DIY Eyes

This post is on special request. I'm gonna try and put down a step by step guide on how to put smudge proof and leak proof kajal/eyeliner. Since this is my first real DIY post, I'm not sure how good it'll be, let's just hope it helps :)

YOU WILL NEED

Liquid eyeliner: Any brand or brush type will do, i use Lakme High Definition eyeliner with the felt tip brush (awesome!) or Chanel Liquid eye-liner with the bristle brush.

The Lakme regular bristle brush eyeliner in the glass bottle is also good, You'll just have to get used to handling the brush a little.

Kajal stick: again, any brand will do, it should be dark and of good quality. Hashmi kajal, Mabelline, Revlon, Mac and Chanel all have good Kohl/Kajal pencils, pick one depending on your budget.

Mascara: Optional

Remember, Your product doesn't have to cost a bomb to be good, brands like Lakme, Mabelline, Revlon etc all make really good products with pocket friendly prices.

PUTTING IT ON

STEP 1: start with a clean eye, moisturise the eyelid a little with lotion if needed. 

STEP 2: start by lining the upper eye-lid of your eye with the liquid eye-liner as close to where your eyelashes start, leaving no skin gaps in between. Wait till it dries (most eyeliners you get in the market today dry by the time you finish applying, so there is hardly any waiting).

Now, learning to use the brush perfectly will take some practice, whether you use a felt tip brush (looks like a sketch-pen nib) or a bristle brush (looks like a thin paint brush) you can achieve the same look. It's all about getting used to handling it. Don't get impatient or disheartened if your eyeliner isn't perfect and even the first time!

STEP 3: line the eye just below your lower eye-lash as close to the eye as possible drawing as thin a line as you can. This may be a little harder than lining the upper lid so be prepared.

STEP 4: fill in your eye using a kajal pencil (how you usually put kajal), if you can, fill in the inner side of the lower and upper lid to give a deeper look.

STEP 5: Put mascara on you upper and lower eye-lashes to add even more depth and drama to your eyes.

For any correction: keep handy cotton swabs and Vaseline/lotion, just dip the cotton swap in it and gently rub off the unwanted liner.

There you have it, perfect Kohl-lined eyes, the liquid liner acts like a barrier that prevents the kajal from smudging ALL DAY!

To remove: Use cotton wool with baby oil/Vaseline/lotion and gently rub off the liner, wipe off with damp cotton wool and then wash of with water.

Photo credits for the last photograph: Angel Bedi

Thanks for stopping by

Love

Rukman

xxx

Time for Tights

So, i have crazy workload from college this week, submission after submission, gave a big one in today...phew!

I wore this to class today...i felt green and tight-sy :P

Random observation: the tights match with my curtains!

Wearing:

White puffed sleeved t-shirt and blank tank underneath: Forever 21, Denim skirt (DIY from mom's old Levis jeans :), I LOVE them!), Green tights: Hong Kong flea, paisley print scarf: McleodGanj thrift, Snakeskin print ballet flats: Charlotte Russe, Black bow hairband: Forever 21, beaded bracelet: thrift

This scarf is so versatile, a cute scarf in an interesting print/colour can give any regular outfit an instant lift...try it :)

DIY: Denim mini-skirt

This is an awesome trick to transform and re-use your old jeans (with a long-ish zipper area) , just cut them across, where the crotch/zipper ends and voila you have a trendy mini-skirt plus the frayed ends look great!

As you may have noticed, I live in ballet flats for college and casual wear, they're just so comfy and hassle-free! but for the smallest outing, I'm a heels girl!

Whats your favourite everyday footwear?

Thanks for stopping by

Love

Rukman

xxx