Make-up Trend: Purple-Rimmed Eyes

Precision is key when you use an intense, vibrant hue. Use a waterproof pencil to avoid noticeable smudging.

Rec: Style Style Line & Seal pencil in Violet

Beauty Questions Answered

Dear i♥make-up readers,

I am finally back after a long and much needed break. I really missed you all and blogging. I came back to almost 500 unread messages in my inbox. I have decided to answer all your beauty related questions in this one post. It feels great to be back.

• zara: Indian ppl's lps are gentically quite dark,How do the makeup artists get their lips looking so pale? Surely it has to be more than simply lipstick. like bipasha basu for example.please email back
  Dear zara,
  Most make-up artists use a layer of concealer or foundation over the lips before applying lipsticks, so that the true color of the lipsticks/glosses is shown as opposed to it mixing with the color of the lips.
  
  
• anshu7: hi hun.which lipstick can give me this look? http://www.pinkvilla.com/?q=node/14574
  Dear anshu7,
  It looks like L'Oreal's Aishwarya Beige lipstick to me. She is usually found wearing that since she is the brand ambassador, and because it's her lipstick:)
  

• ria: which part of the face do is good to highlight, to give the face a volume or shape?? The application of the black Eyeliner around celina jaitley's eyes is done so perfectly, BUT does she use "black eyeshadow" as well to get that effect? can you pretty plsss answer my question on forum pinkvilla make up "fine art of sculpture and contour and Celina Jaitley's eye makeup. NEED YOUR ADVISE AND TIPS. thank you xx
  Dear ria,
  To give the face a sculpted, yet defined look, I would suggest contouring the cheeks, with a bronzer. This makes your face look defined and enhances your cheekbones. In many pictures, it looks like she does use a liquid liner as well as black eyeshadow on top of it to give a darker, smokier effect. I know she uses M.A.C, so try M.A.C Fluidline in Blacktrack and M.A.C Eye Shadow in Black Tied for a similar effect. Ria, if you could post the link from Pinkvilla here, it would be greatly appreciated.
  

• Jasmine: what colors does aishwarya use in umaro jaan? i have tried to look for that lipstick but cant find it anywhere. Please help
  Dear Jasmine,
  I have done a make-up breakdown of Ash's in Umrao Jaan here, Ash uses a lot of golds and neutrals in Umrao Jaan.
  

• Rani: were can i buy some Kiehls moisturizer from ??
  Dear Rani,
  Kiehl's is available at Saks Fifth Avenue as well as online. You can buy it here.
  

• Ainy: That breakdown isnt the one i wanted...i am not talking bout the anne french one...doesnt my name direct you to the exact picture?
  Dear Ainy,
  I had been busy last month, and didn't have time to do a lot of breakdowns, but if you still want the breakdown, send me the link, and I'll have it up asap. Sorry for the confusion.
  

• pinkvilla: hey could you pls tell me how does shilpa's nose look small when she does up her make up since her nose is not tht small is thr a certain trick??
  Dear pinkvilla,
  
  • Apply darker shade of foundation on either side of the bridge of the nose.
  • Extend down along each side of the nose and blend.
  • Apply a thin line of a lighter shade of foundation down center of nose and blend.
  • To correct wide nostrils, apply darker shade on sides of nostrils and blend.
    
    
• nicky: Hiya, Could you please post how to get this look. (the second picture)I love it but not sure how to go about it. Would be really grateful. Thanks
  Dear nicky,
  I should have it up soon. Thanks for stopping by.
  
  
• Anonymous: Hey there.. When you get back from your trip, can you please do a makeup breakdown of Parminder Nagra's?
  Dear Anonymous,
  If you could direct me to link of a specific breakdown I would have a clearer picture of what you had in mind. If not, I will randomly choose a picture and post a breakdown for you. Thanks for stopping by.
  

Make-up Trend: Glowing Smoky Eyes

There's a soft sweetness to her eyes. They have a lot of depth. To get Deepika's sexy eyes, use a teak-hued eye liner to rim top lashlines, inside the lower lashlines and along the outer edges of lower lashes. Then set the liner by brushing on neutral earth tone shadows from Chanel Quadra Eyeshadow in Dunes. These shades create a soft glowing smoky eye, not harsh or heavy.

Bold liner looks naked without similarly bold lashes: Give eyes added depth by coating both upper and lower lash lines with two coats of volumizing mascara.

Rec: Chanel Precision Eye Definer in Teak.

A Look into Sonam Kapoor's Closet

Sonam loves Agent Provocateur for their sexy, yet comfortable lingerie

Her favorite is her Agent Provocateur lingerie. It's this red lace thing that she has, she describes it as being beautiful and very sexy.

Sonam Kapoor in an Anuradha Vakil creation.

Next, she loves her Anuradha Vakil outfits. She describes every piece being a masterpiece.

Sonam in a DVF shawl and sunglasses

Her Diane Von Furstenburg dark glasses, jeans, vests, and gym clothes are her favorites.

From clutches to his signature strappy sandals, Sonam adores everything he makes

Shoes are another weakness of Sonam's, she loves her Jimmy Choo sandals and boots.

Sonam seen here with her favorite belt and Chanel bag

She also loves belts, her favorite one being a thick black belt she picked up from London. She says belts are a hot newfound obsession of hers. Her most precious possession right now is a Chanel bag that her best friend gave her. She describes the bag as plain black with gold chains.

Sonam loves Mickey Mouse!:)

She always wears a gold anklet, except when she's sleeping. She describes her style as funky, she says she has the weirdest things written on her tees. She loves her Disney t-shirts, her favorites include Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Superman.

She admits to loving make-up but not knowing how to use it

She also adds she is obsessed with make-up. She says she has two huge train cases full of make-up. She adds she has every color, every foundation, every skin product, though she doesn't use any of it, mainly because she says she doesn't know how to. She says she loves dressing up in dresses and loves fun hair-things.

A Short Hiatus

Dear Readers,
I am going to be overseas, it is going to be hard to come online and update my blog. So I'm taking a temporary leave of absence. I will try updating my blog weekly, but I can't promise. If you have any make-up related questions. Feel free to leave a comment in this post. I will try to answer them as soon as possible but I can't promise a quick response. I will regularly start posting next month. I'll miss you guys. Have a wonderful Christmas and an even more fabulous New Year. See you in 2008.

Make-up Artist Cory Walia's Day/Night Look

Cory Walia to unravels some of his secrets. Cory Walia gives Katrina Kaif a day look, and model Indrani Dasgupta a shimmering look for the evening. He took us through the process

Katrina's Day Look

Cory Walia gives Katrina a perfect pout

Blend a suitable shade of M.A.C Select Moistureblend over your skin in upward strokes on the face and neck. Conceal any dark circles or blemishes under the eyes with M.A.C Select Moisturecover to create beautiful flawless skin. For definition, apply blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Fleurry) on the cheeks. If you want a very soft look, use a pink (M.A.C Powder Blush in Coygirl) or peach blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Pinch O' Peach). If you have a slightly darker complexion, go for a soft brown blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Strada). M.A.C Studio Fix is also very handy in humid weather.

Outline the lower eyelid with soft pink (M.A.C Eye Shadow in Swish) or soft brown eye shadow (M.A.C Eye Shadow in Era). On the top lid, apply a light pink mineralize eye shadow (M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Engaging) for a subtle sparkle. You can then highlight your browbone with the gold side of the same eye shadow duo.

Try a generous coat of pink (M.A.C Tinted Lipglass in Lust) or light brown lip gloss (M.A.C Tinted Lipglass in Revealing) for a glossy pout.

Indrani's Evening Look

Indrani sports a gorgeous plum toned look

Blend a pearlescent liquid foundation (M.A.C Hyper Real) over your skin in upward strokes on the face and neck. You can then conceal any dark circles under the eyes with a concealer (M.A.C Studio Lights in Smoothspice). Highlight the cheekbones with a plum shaded blush (M.A.C Powder Blush in Breezy).
For the eyes, evenly apply M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Earthly Riches (plum side) on the upper eyelid. For a more defined look, smudge the corners with the gray side, and finish by drawing a thin line with M.A.C Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Black Karat. Sweep a coat of thick lash mascara (M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara) for a more dramatic look. For the lips, apply M.A.C Prep + Prime Lip, then accentuate with M.A.C Lustreglass in Decorative.

Make-Up Trend: Under-Eye Highlighter/Concealer

Seems weird to highlight something you often want to hide. Adding shimmer under your eye reflects light in a way that makes puffy skin vanish. Sweep a luminizing concealer across the under eye area from lash line to the lower rim of the under eye area.

Using a product that's a brush-like pen (like Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat) allows you to apply with precision.

Rec: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Concealer Pen