Sonam Kapoor's Makeup Look

Sonam Kapoor had one of the most magical and promising launches into the Hindi film industry, being cast as the lead heroine in director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated film Saawariya. Though the film has been criticized by many, Sonam Kapoor continues to enchant us with her wit, charm and natural beauty. Here is a classic look that enhances Sonam's natural beauty.

On the face:

Use a moisturizer and primer onto the face to create an overall smooth finish. Then apply a foundation and concealer to match your skin tone.

On the eyes:

1. Start by patting a primer for the eye lids, such as MAC's Painterly Paintpot, using your fingers. The warmth from your fingers should allow for an even application.

2. Pat a translucent powder over the entire lid.

3. Using MAC's Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo in Heat/Element is a great way to get two complimentary colours in one pot. Gently pat a light neutral colour such as MAC's e/s in Shroom all over the entire lid, past the crease.

4. Using the Mineralize e/s Duo, place Element (the darker, rusty brown shade) on the outer third of your lid, placing the colour from the lash line, just past the crease. Use "half" windshield wiper motions going back and forth to properly blend the colour. (Tip: Use MAC's brush #224- Tapered Blending Brush)

5. Using Heat (the lighter golden shade), place on the brow bone, inner part of lid up to the tear duct. This brightens up the eye and makes you look refreshed. Blend just above the upper crease to avoid any harsh lines.

6. Using a dark brown pencil eye liner, use small strokes to line the entire upper lash line as well as the entire water line (the inner white part of your lower lashes). Follow by two coats of mascara on upper and lower lashes.

On the cheeks:

1. After using a pressed powder for coverage, spray MAC's Fix + over the face. Then apply MAC's Mineralize Blush Duo in Moon River on the apples of the cheeks. Use concentric circles over the apples to blend evenly.

2. For that dewy glow, spray Fix + again over cheeks (even using Duo Fibre brush to stipple on). Then using an angled blush brush, apply a highlighter just above the cheekbone and temples.

On the lips:

1. For this look, avoid using a lip liner to define the lips- it only ages your face. Instead, use a lipstick such as MAC's Viva Glam V Lipstick and matching lip glass.




Heat/ Element e/s duo Moon River Blush Viva Glam V lipstick/gloss

Rani's Gold and Bronze Bridal Makeup Look

This is a super-stunning bridal makeup look. What's not to love about Rani Mukherjee's makeup? It's elegant and dramatic, without being over-the-top. The use of neutral golds and browns compliment her eye colour and add warmth to her skin, making it appear to glow.

Here are a list of eye products that I believe will allow you to recreate Rani's gorgeous, golden eye.



1. MAC's paintpot in Rubenesque

2. MAC's Style Warrior e/s in Tempting (on the crease and to line the eyes if wet)

3. MAC's e/s in Romp (chocolate laced with gold colour) on the lid up to the crease.

4. MAC's e/s in Woodwinked along the crease (layer on top of Romp along the outer 1/4 of the lid)

Deepika's Amethyst-Espresso Look

Deepika Padukone is rocking sultry eye makeup that works on both the catwalk and the sidewalk- her mix of purple and brown shadows create a smoky, simple to achieve look.

For the Eyes:

1. Pat MAC's Paintpot in Rubenesque all over the lid just past the crease.

2. Pat a purpley-pink shade of eyeshadow, such as MAC's Plum Dressing all over the lid, upto the crease.

3. Using MAC's #224 tapered blending brush, apply a soft shimmery brown such as MAC's Style Warrior eyeshadow in Night Manoeuvres. Remember to blend well by using the windshield wiper motion (back and forth).

4. Carefully pat a pinkish gold shadow, such as MAC's e/s in Expensive Pink to the centre of the eyelid to add extra sparkle to the eye.

5. Apply a neutral shade such as MAC's eyeshadow in Yogurt onto the brow bone and the close to the tear duct (inner corner) to further brighten the eye area.

6. Finish with at least two coats of lash thickening mascara.

For a sun-kissed glow: Use a bronzer on top of your blush to add the correct amount of warmth to your face.

Aishwarya's Pretty Lip Gloss

Hi BMW's- it has been a while since I've last written a post, but here it is...a gorgeous pink lip gloss effect that (I feel) is universally flattering because it is sheer and adds a hint of colour to your lips.

Since I've started high school, I've always been crazy about makeup. I love experimenting with different colours. However, one lip gloss I have not been able to live without for over 14 years is Clinique's Lip Gloss in Air Kiss.

All of Clinique's glosses are smooth and not thick and sticky. This gloss is sheer but still provides enough shimmer to make it seem special. Air Kiss is such a gorgeous colour that it only enhances the colour of your lip. I thought that this picture of Aishwarya Rai was a good representation of what the colour would look like on her. It looks different on different women (obviously it depends on the amount of pigment you have on your lip). Like I said earlier, this is a great colour for any woman to wear.