DIY Diwali Series - 3

Diwali is tomorrow and I will tell you guys a quick and easy way to create a lamp which says "HAPPY DIWALI".

"HAPPY DIWALI" Lamp

Requirements: CFL, CFL Holder, Chart Paper, Fevicol, pair of Scissors, Scale, Paper Cutter, Pencil & Eraser.

1.Cut out a rectangle and 2 circles so that they later form a cylinder.
2. Now cut the words and geometric shapes on the rectangular sheet and circular sheet respectively using paper cutter.

Cut the words out

Top and base 

3. Using water paints, paint the sheets. And you don't have to be an artist to do this. Just move your brush anywhere and everywhere.

Paint it

4. Now stick them to form a cylinder and while leaving the CFL and the CFL holder inside, pull out the wire.

Done.

I hope you have a wonderful Diwali and wish you a very Happy Diwali and a year filled with happiness, success and prosperity. See ya next time. Bye.

Halloween Makeup Series- 2

I am back.
This is my 'Trick or Treat' look. Read on to find how to do it.

Trick or Treat

Requirements : Foundation, Eyeliner,  Lipstick, Poster paints (white, black & red), Paint brush, Comb.

1. Paint half of your face using white poster paint.
2. Draw a line from your lips towards the ear. And make upper and lower teeth.
3. Now line the eyes boldly.

4. Draw spikes on the forehead using red poster paint.
5. Apply foundation on the other half.
6. Line your eye and apply mascara.
7. Put lipstick on half of your lip.
8. Coloured contacts can be used.
9. Divide your hair in two halves. Back-comb the hair of the trick side whereas the treat side hair should be done in a sleek and clean braid.

Trick side.

Treat side

This look represents two sides of the coin.
Which one are you going to bring forward ?

Done.

That's a wrap. Have fun recreating this look. Bye.

Halloween Makeup Series - 1

With Halloween just 2 weeks away, everyone is collecting up the resources for the prepration.
So here I am with some easy makeup ideas that will surely make you stand out on that scary night.

First comes the easiest of all. I name this 'The Tangled Witch' look.

The Tangled Witch

Requirements : Eyeliner (black or any dark color), Red lipstick, Foundation, Bronzer, Comb.

I have used Maybelline Lasting Drama Eyeliner (Black), Maybelline 14hr Lipstick (Continuous Cranberry), Revlon Touch & Glow Moisturizing Makeup (Ivory) and Maybelline Dream Mousse Bronzer (Glistening Sun).

Let's get started.

Start with a clean face.

1. Clean your face and slap on some moisturizer.
2. Put on your foundation and blend it.
3. Next, cover your eyelid with an eyeliner or eye-shadow. I used a gel eyeliner.

4. Contur your cheeks, forehead and jawline using the bronzer.
5. Now all you have to do is draw lines in different directions around the eye.
6. To add to the dramatic effect, use coloured eye lens like yellow, red, white etc.
7. Back comb your hair to add volume and mess and you are good to go.

This is the final look.

 You can definately use a foundation which is one or two shades lighter than your original skin tone for this look if you are going it wear for the halloween party. But since I did it only for a photoshot, I used my normal foundation and decided to edit the pics later on.

If you are doing this makeup for a photoshot then dont forget to add ghostly effects afterwards to enhance the pics.

That's it for this look. I hope you found it simple and interesting. Have fun recreating it and share the pics if you do so.  More looks are on there way, so stay connected. Till then, Bye.

DIY Diwali Series - 2

Hello again !
New day. New idea.
Probrably all of you have a pack of plastic spoons lying in your house waiting to be used at a party. So here's an easy way to use them to make a lamp. Sounds cool ? Read on.

Plastic spoon Lamp

Items needed : Plastic bottle/container, plastic spoons, diwali light, pair of scissors and feviquick.

Items needed

First take a plastic container of the height you want your lamp to be or if you cant find one (my case), cut it to desired lenght.
Now chop of the sticks of the spoons.

Cut the stick.

Start sticking them from top to bottom to achieve this look.

Closeup.

Cut a hole at the bottom of the lamp and insert the light.

Done !

Dont stop. Get creative. Try a different look with the spoons. Go ahead !

DIY Diwali Series - 1

Gear up for the simple yet creative DIY Diwali series !!

Diwali is a festival of lights and I am here to tell you guys some easy ideas to light up your house for this festive season using things that you will have lying somewhere in your house already, so you dont need to go out and shop.

Decorative Candles

Items needed : Candles, Saucer set, Feviquick

Items needed

An old saucer set

 This is the easiest diy of the series. All you need to do is to find an old set of saucers. Stick candles on each saucers using feviquick. Voila !!

Done !!!

These candles can be used to decorate rangolis or can be kept on side tables.

Light 'em up !

Fashionista - Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition Haul

Clarks Awadh, Lucknow organised an exclusive fashion and lifestyle exhibition, Fashionista. The exhibition was for three days, from 15th to 17th August'14. 
It was on Fashion clothing, Purses & bags, Footwear, Diamond & Gold Jewelry, Artificial & Costume jewelry, Stones & gems, Home furnishings, Furniture, Handicrafts, Interiors & artifacts, Accessories, Fragrances, Beauty Health and fitness, Travel & tourism, Astrology & Tarot Reading, Bollywood Makeup, Tattoo Making.

Necklaces

Earrings

One of the stalls from where I shopped.

I bought quite some stuff and here is my haul post.

1. Printed Trouser : I found this pair of trousers very cute and quirky because of its print. The trouser has all the characters of the Archie series. These are from Pearl Creations, Lucknow.
I bought these for Rs 1,200.

How I wore it.

2. Leggings : I bought two leggings from Purple Collection Leggings, Kolkata. They cost Rs 600 and Rs 700 individually. The purple one has a nice leaf-wavy design on it whereas the red one is opaque till the knee and then it is net from there on. 

Purple & Red Leggings

3. Ear cuff : I got a silver ear cuff which has little flowers on it. It was for Rs 200. A great deal, I know !

Silver Ear Cuff

4. Earrings : OK. So these are actually for my mom but i still included them in my haul to give you all an idea of what all was available at the expo. I got three earrings for her which include 2 temple style earrings and one peacock earring. These earrings cost Rs 800 each.

Goddess Laxmi Earrings

Peacock earrings

5. Pendant Set : This is a set which includes a pendant and a pair of earrings. It cost Rs 900. 

Pendant set

6. Anklet : I got this pair of anklets for Rs 900. I actually got them to make a necklace or maybe a belt from them. Not sure yet.

Anklet

7. Bangle : I bought this bangle for my mom. It was for Rs 800.

Bangle

These exhibitions are great for those who are really fascinated by the fashion world. They have all the latest fashion trends and you can sometimes get some great deals.

Jewellery Haul (Sale at Globus)

This time of the year is all about sale. Every store is putting up their ‘Sale’ boards. 

Yesterday I went to Phoenix Mall, Lucknow, and found that Globus is up with their ‘Up to 50% off’ sale. This sale is for 3 days, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Do take a look if you get time.

I usually stock up some of the accessories to gift to my friends. And Globus has a nice collection of jewellery.

All the clothes that were on sale were really ridiculous and I thought nothing was worth buying. So I went to their accessories section expecting I will get some nice stuff there. Well the jewellery section was up to my expectations.

I came back with 2 necklaces, 2 earrings, 1 bracelet and 1 tag.

1.    Necklaces: The crystal necklace was for Rs299 with 50% off and the coin chain necklace was for Rs499 with 30% off.

Crystal Necklace (Rs150)

Coin Chain Necklace (Rs350)

2.    Earrings: Both the earrings were for Rs299 with 30% off.

Black Earrings (Rs210)

Cream Earrings (Rs210)

3.    Bracelet: These were awesome finds at just Rs129 with 50%. I actually got these because I am very skinny and it is hard for me to find bangles that fit me. And these fit perfectly.

Metallic Bracelet (Rs65)

4.    Name tag: This is actually a luggage tag but because of the caption, I thought it will be perfect for my pet, Thunder. It was for Rs100 with 50% off.

Tag (Rs50)

     I am really happy with all the accessories i bought. These sales are great for buying gifts for your family and friends without burning a hole in your pocket.