EOTD - IIFA Inspired Look - #1

With all the media coverage, green carpet pics and news about the IIFA's, Toronto has been lit Bollywood Style.  In honour of IIFA and for those who may not have the opportunity to get "Green Carpet" ready with their own Beauty entourage, here is a GLAM look that is super easy to achieve:

Here are the steps to achieve this look:

Step 1
Primer (Use Primer or alternatives are Liquid Cover-Up, I used Vasanti in V3)

Step 2
Use a white shimmery colour on the inner 1/3 of the eye (I used Golden Temple, the lighter shade)

Step 3
Use the shimmery teal, on the middle part of the eye (Vasanti Lake Louise E/S Duo)

Step 4
Use the Matte Navy on the corner edge and blend into the crease (Vasanti Lake Louise E/S Duo)

Step 5
Any Navy Blue pencil to line underneath the eye and waterline

Step 6
Use the Shimmery teal with a flat liner brush and line underneath the eye on top of the pencil liner

Step 7
Use a highlighter shade under the brow on the brow bone (I used MAC's Rice Paper)

Step 8
Finish with Liquid Eye liner and Mascara

This look is great for the IIFAs, Party, Reception or a Special night out. 

Always Smile :)  - Sand

Lifestyle Post: Top "Anthem" Songs :)

I love music! I love how it can take you back to a single moment in your life.  Today I am specifically talking about songs that have an "Anthem" feel.  There will be a mix that I have posted but here goes:

#5 - Express Yourself - By Madonna

What can I say, this song when it first came out had a cool video, a great beat, and you wanted to learn the lyrics asap.  We didn't have the aid of the Internet to find the lyrics,you had to learn the words by hearing it over and over again, or you bought the Tape (Yes i said Tape!) or watch the video on MuchMusic, and in the process you would learn the dance moves :) ... I didn't care about the "explicit" imagery in her video, all I cared about was the message "Express yourself"!

#4 - Survivor - By Destiny's Child

It was hard not to love everything by these women, but this song had the perfect ingredients for what makes a great anthem! It was catchy, you could dance to it and the words you can identify with!

#3 - All I Do Is Win - By DJ Khaled

This is a great song!  I have this on my IPOD and I will re peat at least 3 times before I move on.  It is a must for anyone who wants to feel and get motivated so check it out!

#2 - Born this way - By Lady Gaga

How can this song not be on this list! This song makes me smile and yes, I will sing this loud and proud at any given moment!

Drum roll please..............................................................

#1 - Freedom - By George Michael

Hands down, one of the first songs I remember listening to and thinking I love the message and I love this song.   It was easy to listen to, to dance to and to sing along to.  Hands down my favourite all time anthem!

What are YOUR fave ANTHEM Songs? Feel free to share!

Always Smile  :)   - Sand

EOTD - Pink/Purple

Here is a fun look I created with Pinks and purples.  Great for brown eyes, check it out:

Products Used:

MAC - Paint Pot - Soft Ochre (Base)
Coastal Scents  - 88 Ultra Shimmer Palette
MAC - Rice Paper (Highlight)
Vasanti - Cleopatra Liquid Liner

Vasanti - Volta Eye Pencil

Maybelline - Great Lash Mascara

Always Smile :)  - Sand

A great contest at Beauty Reflections :)

Hey Everyone,

I would love to share this great contest by Beauty Reflections.  She has put together a awesome items for all you beauty & makeup lovers, check out the AMAZING contest giveaway below:

Beauty Reflections: It's Time! 350+ Subscriber Celebration Giveaway!

Good Luck everyone!

Always Smile :)  - Sand

EOTD - Chocolate Candy Bar Inspired Look

I am constantly inspired by so many things.  I am inspired by other Makeup Artists, flowers, fashion, art and music.  I love to discover beauty from the obvious and not so obvious things as well.

I love chocolate and 3 Musketeers is a classic candy bar favourite for me.  I am also a packaging junkie and therefore have always loved the colours they used from the silver packaging with the blue and red contrast in the lettering. 

Check out the EOTD below:

What was is your favourite chocolate bar? What are you inspired by?  I would love to be inspired by your suggestions!

Always Smile :)  - Sand

Fun Eye Looks! :)

Here are some fun eye looks that I did, please check it out below:

I will be posting the products used soon!

Always Smile :)  - Sand

OPI - Nail Swatch - The One That Got Away

Here is the OPI Nail swatch for "The One That Got Away", see below:

Always Smile :)  - Sand