Recently, I attended my friends wedding and of course had to share what I wore to this event.
The outfit is my own design from my custom made clothing boutique Anaya Couture. This outfit that I designed is one of my boyfriend's favourite outfits because in his words, it looks very “Royal”. Thus, inspiring the title of this blogpost!
When it comes to an outfit I believe that accessories can instantly transform the whole look of your ensemble (I have preached this many times in my previous posts). But I suggest that you play around with different accessory options before you commit. Remember my number one rule is that your outfit should always “balance". Meaning, for example, if you have really big statement earrings forget wearing a necklace and pair it instead with a beautiful cuff bracelet.
I decided to go with gold and pearl accessories as I think it really compliments the sequence embroidery on my outfit. I am OBSESSED with this rhinestone headpiece and it was only $7.99 (what a great deal!).
P.S - If you are wondering why Jiwan has a moustache he is participating in Movember. He kind of looks like an old school Bollywood actor with his side part and moustache, no? On a serious note, this is the month to raise awareness, so don’t forget to donate and make a difference in men’s health.
Hello Fashionista's, I have been getting a TON of requests from my reader's to post more outfit of the day looks on my blog. I sincerely appreciate all the feedback I receive from you guys and will be posting more OOTD regularly. I have purchased some really cool pieces in the past few months and can't wait to show you how I style them and hopefully inspire you guys. Lot's of Love! Gagan xoxo
Studded Blazer: Zara Skull Purse: Femme Faux Leather Top: Urban Outfitters Neckless: Topshop Rings: Forever 21 Grey Nailpolish: OPI in the colour "skull and glossbones" Black Pumps: Zara Photography Credit: Pixel Perfect Studios: https://www.facebook.com/pixelperfectstudios
Who ever said nerds couldn’t be fashionable too?!?!
A few Halloween’s ago I decided to dress up as a stylish nerd channeling my inner geek chic for a United Way Halloween costume contest and the best part is - I WON!
I thought I would do a quick post and share this costume idea for my reader’s.
All of these items were already in my closet, aside from the checkered knee-high socks which I purchased from a local Halloween store.
Inspirational Ideas to Achieve That Nerdy Look:
Where to Purchase: Halloween Store vs. Value Village
1) Your Local Halloween Store: Personally I think the full nerdy costumes online and in the Halloween stores are a bit pricey. However, I would purchase the nerdy accessories (suspenders, nerd glasses, knee-high socks) from there, as they are reasonably priced and offer a variety of some pretty funky prints and designs to choose from.
2) Value Village and/or Thrift Shop: Since I've included some inspirational "nerdy" ensembles above, I am confident you can create any one of those looks yourself for just under $20 from your local Value Village and/or thrift shop. I would suggest searching your wardrobe first and see what additional items you need to complete the look. You'll be surprised at some of the items you forget you had that could work well for this costume idea.
Halloween is definitely one of my FAVORITE times of the year as it brings out my inner child! We can all reminisce about fond childhood memories in anticipation and excitement for all the candy we would receive from trick-o-treating, only to be pillaged and half eaten by our parents or siblings (at least in my case!).
Halloween is a day you get to dress up and transform into ANYONE or ANYTHING that your heart desires - the possibilities are endless.
I thought it would be a great idea to do a few Halloween posts with my boyfriend Jiwan to share a few costume ideas for the couples out there.
Since this year is the 75th Anniversary of Superman, I thought the first post should be a tribute to the superhero icon himself.
Option 1: Superman & Superwoman:
This option may be suited for those couples that have a bigger budget and are willing to pay just over $100 for the two full costumes, as opposed to a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project.
I borrowed our costumes from my brother and sister-in-law which they purchased online from Costume Express.
SupermanMuscle Chest Adult Plus Costume - $56.99
Superwoman Adult Costume - $49.99
"Every superwoman needs her Superman."
Option 2: Superman & Lois Lane:
This option is for those couples that are on a budget and may want to just purchase one costume, OR a past "Superman" who wants to re-use a costume from a previous year with the NEW addition of "Lois" on their arm! ;) For Lois Lane you need some sort of business attire (pant suit, dress, blazer etc). Most of you probably already have these items in your wardrobe. If not, or you can borrow items from your family or friends. Value Village is also a great option as you could probably find a business attire ensemble for just under $15.00. Superman: Muscle Chest Adult Plus Costume - $56.99 Lois Lane: Blazer and Skirt - Femme Pink Belt with Gold Hardware - ASOS Neckless: Aldo Accessories Daily Planet Badge ID's: DIY There are templates available online and you can insert your picture in any ID badge.
Option 3: Lois Lane & Clark Kent:
This is probably the easiest and cheapest costume to achieve out of the three. All these items were already in both our closets. As previously mentioned, if you don't have business attire you can borrow something from your friends or family or go to Value Village.
You can find a Superman shirt at your local mall or in one of those custom made t-shirt shops or the flea-market for just under $20.00.
Daily Planet Badge ID's: DIY
There are templates available online and you can insert your picture in any ID badge.
I was super excited when Ruchika Verma, owner of Lesonne Bridals agreed to collaborate with me on my Halloween blog posts.
Ruchika decided to go with a smokey black eye and a bright red lipstick to pull together the look for both the Superwoman option and Lois Lane.
Lesonne Bridals Tip: Ruchika recommends the best way to achieve this look is to focus on a winged eyeliner. Here she used Black Track by MAC which is a fool proof way to get the perfect winged look.
Lip pencil: Kiss me quick by MAC
Foundation: Make-up Forever in shade 123 and Motives Vanilla Cream
Eyeliner: Black Track by MAC
Blush: Peechykeen by MAC
Red Nail Polish: All Fired Up by Revlon
To transition over to the Lois Lane look I went over the red lipstick with more of a bright pink shade to switch it up. I used L.A Girl lipstick in the colour “True Love.”
I'm super excited to share this post with you, not only because I wanted to share my review on the Real Technique brushes, but also because I'm offering my first GIVEAWAY on the blog in collaboration with Pixel Perfect Studio!
Below I've included a full description of the two collections that I have tried and tested - The Starter Set and The Core Collection, along with my own personal review on the products.
Don't forget to keep reading and found out how YOU can enter my giveaway contest and win a set of your own Real Technique brushes! And for the gentlemen out there, remember you can also enter to win for your girlfriend/wife/sister/mother!
Who is Sam Chapman?
I first discovered Samantha Chapman from her Youtube channel “Pixiwoo” and instantly became obsessed with her easy to follow Youtube tutorials. Samantha is a very talented professional make-up artist and one of the top make-up guru's on Youtube. It was only natural for her to start her own collection, and when I saw her collection on the Wal-Mart shelves I knew I had to try them out.
Real Technique Brushes - ABOUT THE LINE
Designed with pro make-up artist Samantha Chapman, Real Techniques brushes combine high-tech materials with innovative design to make creating a pixel-perfect look easier than ever.
1) The Starter Set: Eye definition goes high-definition with this essential set
It includes 5 full-size brushes + case:
base shadow brush: applies a smooth, flawless foundation of color
deluxe crease brush: soft, oversized design for effortless contouring
accent brush: designed for precision detailing, spotlighting, highlighting, and smudging
pixel-point eyeliner brush: tapered cut is ideal for dense or fine eyeliner application
2) The Core Collection: Your base/flawless Core Collection
It includes 4 full-size brushes + case:
detailer brush: precision cut to effortlessly conceal problem areas; or, use with lipstick for long-lasting shape and definition
pointed foundation brush: Use with liquid foundation to build custom coverage
buffing brush: ideal for full coverage application of powder and mineral foundation
contour brush: delicately applies highlighter to contour or create sheer, soft-focus finish
panoramic brush case is a 2-in-1 case + stand
My Personal Review:
There are a number of reasons why I am in love with these brush sets: 1) 101 Tutorials from Samantha:
First off, when it comes to make-up application I am no professional, that's why I love the ability to subscribe to my favorite Youtube guru's and learn from the experts. Samantha not only makes her tutorials easy to follow she uses the brushes that I have access to which ensures I am better able to achieve the same look. 2) The Brushes Are Easy To Use:
I am not the type of girl that likes to spend hours in front of the mirror applying my make-up. The fact that these brushes are extremely easy to use means I can accomplish my desired look and be ready and out the door in 10 minutes. 3) The Sleek Design:
The ultra-plush, synthetic bristles are hand-cut and 100% cruelty-free and the extended aluminum handles are light and easy to use. The soft fibers help create a flawless, high-definition finish. I love the clean sleek design of these brush sets and how each set has a color-coded system that corresponds to each of the key steps of makeup application. The brush names on the handles also make for easy reference when creating your favorite look. The brushes come with a very innovative little holder. It has a toggle on it so you can fold it back and stand your brushes up for easy access. There is also additional space if you want to add in some other brushes. You can also loosen the toggle and use the velcro closure to store or travel with your brushes (how clever!).
4) Affordability:
The cost of each of the collections is just under $20 and for the quality you really are definitely getting your money's worth! In all honestly after purchasing these brush sets I regret spending so much money on my MAC brushes. I can understand if you are a professional MUA you would invest in more expensive brushes, but if you are using them for own personal everyday use, these brushes really do the trick.
My Personal Favorite Pixiwoo Make-up Tutorials using the Real Technique brushes:
GIVEAWAY CONTEST - Enter to WIN!
Follow these 3 easy steps and you'll be automatically entered to win a FREE set of your OWN Real Techniques brush sets. The LUCKY winner will receive BOTH The Starter Set and The Core Collections brush sets. The winner will be announced on Friday, November 15, 2013. CONTEST RULES:
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