PAKISTANI / INDIAN BRIDAL MAKEUP

Hi everyone! It's been ages since i've posted a new video on my YouTube channel but I finally did it! YAAAAY! This look is basically my favorite type of "going out" makeup, more suited for night time. I used purple and peachy tones on the eyes and a beautiful sheer orange lip.  FINALLY, I got to use a Revlon Lip Butter in one of my tutorials, and I have to say the one I used, Tutti Frutti, is my favorite of the bunch. They weren't kidding, it really does feel like butter on your lips. Anyway, I love exotic makeup looks and wearing exotic jewelry, which i've accumulated a lot of over the years, thanks to my family's Pakistani/Indian background. FUN TIP: When transforming yourself into an Indian Princess, put on your favorite Bollywood music!  OK now all I need is a handsome Bollywood Hero to come and save me from the evil bad guys, so we can finally go into a musical/dance number!

Products Used:
Face: Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation (both as base and concealer), Contouring with MAC blush in Blunt and MAC bronzer in Refined Golden, For blush I used MAC's Coppertone and Nars Orgasm, MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in By Candlelight, Covergirl translucent pressed powder.

Eyes: Urban Decay Primer Potion, NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk, Urban Decay eyeshadow in Polyester Bride, Shadows used from the Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked and Blunt, Purple eye shadow from Cristian Dior (discontinued and I don't know what it's called), Lorac eyeshadow in After Party, Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara, Red Cherry Lashes #5, MAC Feline eye pencil, MAC Fluidline gel eyeliner in Blacktrack, Orange eyeshadow from NYX Eyeshadow Trio called Shangri-La.

Lips: Revlon Lip Butter - Tutti Frutti

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear: Lacey Lilac

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails, Xtreme Wear Nail Color: Lacey Lilac #270

Hi guys! Spring is here.... well here in Arizona it is. For me Spring Fever begins with a change in color - nail color, that is. This is my first review/post on nail color and I have to say I'm in love with this polish. Not only is the color great for spring/summer but it comes with a purse friendly price! I got mine at Ulta for only $2.59. You can find these at Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens and just about any drug store and always for under $3 bucks. The reason why I wanted to try this polish line is because I've been using the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails, nail hardener for years now and it seems to be the only thing that helps keep  my weak brittle nails from looking like a hot mess. Now, I can get the same formula as the nail hardener, but with color! I highly recommend the hardener and these polishes for anyone who is looking for fun, trendy, cheap and easy to use nail polishes and for people who have weak, brittle nails that don't grow much. I will do more reviews on the other colors I purchased from this line.

Let me know what you guys think and if there are any polish colors you recommend for spring =)

For a list of all 30 colors and pictures check out these links:

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2214079&productId=xlsImpprod1950023&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80068

http://sallyhansen.com/products/nails/nail-color/hard-nails-xtreme-wear 

Description

Match your manicure to your mood! Fun, trendy shades - collect them all and change your nail polish as often as you like! Easy grip, easy glide brush designed for complete control. Available in 30 of the hottest, most wanted shades. Toluene, DBP, and Formaldehyde free.

SOFT LIGHT PINK MAKEUP TUTORIAL

Being a girl it's no secret that we're attracted to pink. Even the ones who say they hate the color, usually like some form or shade of it. It's as if it's genetically engraved in us! But every year there comes a time when I'm SO over the girliest color in the world. Usually that happens during fall and winter, when I'm all pinked out and only into the darker side of the color chart. This year, however, I'm not falling for the dark side. Instead, I'm really loving baby pink cardigans, lilac sweater dresses and I've even been adding little hints of pink, like a pink scarf to accessorize my all black ensemble. So girls, if you love pink I know you're gonna love this new BABY DOLL makeup look I came up with. Check out the pics and my tutorial below. Please become my subbie on YouTube and follow me on Twitter.

I HEART PINK

SOFT LIGHT PINK MAKEUP TUTORIAL

PRODUCTS USED

---> SKIN:  Makeup Forever HD Foundation #127, MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25, MAC Blushesin Warm Soul and Gentle, MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in By Candlelight, Smashbox Suntan Matte Bronzer.

---> EYES:  Urban Decay Primer Potion, Pink color from YSL Pure Chromatics #6 eyeshadow palette, MAC eyeshadows: Mysterie, Embark and Ploof!, MAC eye pencil in Feline, NYX Jumbo Pencils in Milk and Yogurt, Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara, Red Cherry Lashes #523.

---> LIPS:   Ulta Automatic Lip Liner in Bloom, Estee Lauder Lipstick in Pink Parfait and NYX Lip Gloss in French Kiss.

GOLD FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Hi my gorgeous lovelies. Tis the season to be SPARKLY! And today's look is jam packed with all the glitter, gold and sparkle a girl could ever want. Perfect for that holiday party coming up or for your crazy night on New Years eve! Glittery lips optional! I had so much fun doing this look and can't wait to wear it out. NYX Candy Glitters are my all time fav! Cheap in price NOT in quality, with a wide variety of colors. Do check them out at your local ULTA or online at http://www.nyxcosmetics.com.

Also, today is my beautiful lil sis's b-day! 

I LOVE YOU SUNNY BEAR! HAPPY BIRTHDAY xoxo.

Hope you enjoy my tutorial, and all the products I used for this look are listed below.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

GOLD FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Products Used:

-> Face: Laura Mercier foundation Primer, M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid Foundation #NC40, M.A.C Studio Finish Concealer pot in #NW25, Burt's Bees lip balm to hydrate lips, M.A.C eyeshadow in Woodwinked as highlighter.
-> Eyes: Urban decay primer potion, M.A.C Spiked eyebrow pencil, NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk, Makeup Forever Aqua Cream #11, M.A.C eyeliner pencil in Feline, Elf black liquid eyeliner, NYX Candy Glitter in Gold, Rimmel Sexy Curves mascara, Red Cherry Lashes in #102.
-> Lips: Victoria's Secret lipstick in Whisper, M.A.C lipstick in Thrills. Just on the center of my lower lip I applied, Urban Decay eyeshadow in Half Baked, and NYX Candy Glitter in Gold.

COPPER SMOKE

Hello my makeup obsessed lovelies. This look is all about copper metallics! Perfect for a sexy night out, especially for fall and winter. Being girls of course we love glitter and sparkle so why not use it to glam up our eyes! Make sure you use a dark brown or black cream base to make the copper pigment or glitter stand out more. Check out the tutorial below to recreate this look. All the products I used are listed as well. MUAH!

 

Products Used

Face:Makeup Forever HD ConcealerM.A.C Blush in Coppertone and PeachesSmashbox Suntan Matte BronzerM.A.C Golden Bronze highlighting powder
Eyes:Eyeshadow from the Urban Decay Naked PaletteM.A.C Rushmetal pigmentStila Kajal eye liner in PearlM.A.C Blacktrack gel eyelinerRed Cherry Lashes #107
Lips:M.A.C lipstick in Thrills (discontinued) and Stripdown lip pencil

GREEN EYE MAKEUP

Green eye makeup is so beautiful and exotic! In this tutorial I show you two ways to wear this look, one more subtle and the other much brighter! Both are great, just depends on what you're in the mood for. The key to pulling off a successful green smokey eye look is in the BLENDING! Otherwise it could end up looking VERY VERY SCARY, especially if you've added a cut crease. YIKES! Check out the cute drawing I made especially for this video. I LOVE IT! Enjoy the tutorial guys and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

GREEN EYE MAKEUP

Artwork by Binny Khan 

Products Used

Face:  DiorSkin Forever Flawless Perfection Foundation, Makeup Forever HD Concealer, M.A.C Blush in Blunt to contour, M.A.C Mineralize Skin Finish in By Candlelight
Eyes:  Naked and Blunt eyeshadow from the Urban Decay Naked Palette, M.A.C eyeshadows Humid and Pfloof!, LORAC eyeshadow in Green Room, Black and purple eyeshadows from the Tart Jewelry Box Collection, Elf Black Liquid Eye Liner, Stila Kajal eye liner in Pearl, Dior Extase Mascara
LOOK 1:  M.A.C lipstick in Myth & Lip Liner in Stripdown, M.A.C Blush in Blushbaby, Clarins Color Quench Lip Balm #13.
LOOK 2:  NARS Multiple in Riviera, Milani Blush in Mai Tai, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp, Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Beauty.

ARABIC EYES

My Arabesque Beauty OBSESSION probably started after watching Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. As a child I looked more like... well remember Tula in My Big Fat Greek Wedding as a kid? Her name may as well have been Binny. Like Tula, I envied the pretty blondes and brunettes in my school at the time, not realizing that one day my thick raven hair, tan skin, full lips and bushy eyebrows could possibly be considered...dare I say it? Pretty?!!? As for the unibrow and mustache hair, I give thanks to the Ancient Egyptian for the invention of waxing! LOL! 


Whenever I want to really change my look, stand out of the crowd and be creative, I go for this style of makeup! My flesh and blood idol??? The one and only, HAIFA WEHBE! If you don't know who she is, look her up! No one can top her beauty in my eyes, not even Princess Jasmine. Sorry girl!


You don't have to go all crazy with the look, it can be done with neutral colors as well. The dramatic eyeliner alone can take you from woman to Goddess. There's a big misconception that this type of makeup won't suit women with very fair skin or lighter hair, which I completely DISAGREE with. I have seen this style of makeup on women of all different skin and hair colors, light and dark, and to me they ALL look absolutely GORGEOUS! Just remember to balance the heavy eyes with barely there lips and cheeks!


So hope you guys like this makeup look. I had so much fun doing it and promise you more Arabic inspired makeup tutorials in the future. 


Lots of love, xo!

 

  Arabic Eyes

Products Used:

Face: M.A.C Studio Finish Concealer NW25, M.A.C Blush in Warm Soul, Smashbox Bronzer in Suntan Matte, Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer

Eyes:MAC paint pot in Painterly, Naked eyeshadow from the Urban Decay Naked Palette, Elf Black Liquid Eye Liner, Stila Kajal pencil in Onyx, Dior Extase Mascara, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Delinquent, Make Up Forever Aqua Cream #11 Gold, MAC dark purple loose pigment (discontinued), Eyeshadows from the Tart Jewelry Box Collection MAC eyebrow pencil Spiked

Lips:MAC lipstick in Angel NARS Turkish Delight lip gloss