mahak's world of fashion and beauty!

2012-03-05T21:20:00.001-08:00

Spring Hair

Ombre

Ombre is HOT for spring! This is when The roots of your hair are darker than the rest of your hair, and gets lighter as you go to the tips.

This style can be different on everyone because it's up to you on

What color you want to pick

How far up you want to color your hair from the bottom

and

How intense you want to color your hair!

This trend is great for spring and it's fun! Adding some brown, golden, blonde, or funky colors like purple and pink can brighten your look! So go ahead and try something new, remember hair grows back, and the color grows out, there's always a way to work around your hair if you aren't satisfied!

2012-03-01T10:52:00.000-08:00

Three Super Bright
Spring 2012

Color Trends

The spring 2012 fashion runways were so colorful! They had many solid block bright colors, paired with other bight colors.

Any specific colors?

Tangerine

There were many pops of "Tangerine" on the runway. Pantone named it "the color of spring 2012"

Marc Jacobs spring 2012 runway

Get the look!

Easy way? Get this OPI "Totally Tangerine" nail polish.. perfect!

Get a pop of this color by wearing this printed floral skirt from Forever 21 for only 14.80!

Get these super cute wedges from Charlotte Russe!

This halter top from American Eagle is perfect for the summer!

Kelly Green

Jo No Fui, Diane von Furstenberg and Akris Spring 2012

This "Kelly Green" color is one of my favorites. There are not many times that we wear green, unless it's Saint Patrick day, This color will look good on any skin tone, and I'm excited to add it to my wardrobe!

This top is definitely for summer, it's a halter, and it wraps around to bring out your curves!

How Bright and fun are these J.Crew shorts? Oh, the outfits you could come up with, with these fun shorts....

You can always make an outfit pop with this belt! Also from J. Crew

I'm In Love with this H&M bag, for only 13$

Citron Yellow

This bright yellow is feminine and will get you noticed in a crowd right away.

These Chanel Ballet slippers might be out of our budgets, but they are adorable and flats are an easy way to brighten up your look, just like a belt, without having to put much effort into your outfit!

This heart ring is only 2$ from Forever 21, Accessories are a great way to achieve a color trend without having to spend much!

This sheer yellow top from "Nasty gal" is perfect, because it's sheer, which will keep you cool, and it would look great with some denim jeans or a skirt!

2012-02-15T20:25:00.000-08:00

Make your own

pore strips!

Have you ever tried Biore's nose strips? They are amazing, and so much fun to look at after you're done using them. They make your nose feel soft and clean out your pores very well. But they can get pretty expensive. So this is a recipe to make your own homemade nose strips!

What you'll need

1.Honey

2. Milk

3. cotton ball or makeup brush

What to do!

1.) Frist combine 1 tbsp of honey and 1 1/2 tbsp of milk in a bowl.

2.) microwave the mixture for about 10- 15 seconds

3.)Apply the mixture with a cotton ball, or a makeup brush onto your nose, chin, or wherever you want. If you use a makeup brush to apply, immediately clean the brush as soon as you apply the mixture.

4.)Wait about 15 minutes for the mixture to dry

5.) Peel the film off once it has completely dried. You'll be able to see what was pulled out of your pores by looking at the strip!

2012-02-11T22:36:00.000-08:00

What I Wore Last night

Mixing Patterns!

Mixing together different patters can be fun! I went to a birthday party last night, and decided to mix my favorite gray polka dot top, from Zara, and my aztec print gray body con skirt, from Forever 21. You can mix basically any pattern you want, and they don't have to be the same colors! These two went together well because they were both gray! I decided to add a pop of color with a red scarf, and red bow heels, from Charlotte Russe. For accessories I wore a pearl bracelet from Forever 21, and you can't see my earrings, but they were simple diamond and pearl earrings from Zales.

And yes I got my haircut finally! I love it, its a big change for me, because I have had long bangs since 8th grade.

Tips!

1.)If you have two different patterns, but the color is the same, I promise you they will look fabulous together! Just try it out and have fun with it.!

2.) Accent your patterns with a bold solid color scarf to make your outfit fun and balanced!

3.) Accessorize wisely! Add a bracelet, necklace or earrings, but don't over do it because it will take the attention away from the outfit!

4.) If you want to mix different colored patterns together, make sure sure you have a neutral color in both patterns. For example, you want to mix a green polka dot skirt with a black background, and a purple and black striped shirt. Since they both have black in them, you have play around with it and make it work!

Xoxo Mahak :)

2012-02-07T11:41:00.000-08:00

BangsOnMyMind

So for months now, since october I've been wanting to get bangs! I've just never really had bangs, just long bangs, that wouldn't even be considered bangs! I just wanted a change and an edgy change! I think bangs are fun and you can play around with them.
BUT, i'm so nervous! I've never had bangs before but I will not think about it and just do it! What's the worst that can happen? If they don't look good I guess I can pin them back and wear headbands, I mean hair does grow back.
So i've been looking around for pictures and tip on bangs, luckily i'm somewhat related to my hairstylist, so I know she will do what will look best on me.
So let's see,getting bangs has a lot to do with the shape of your face, They won't look the same on everyone, and there are many many types of styles you can do

So try them out , do a change! Have fun with it :)

*****
Keep in mind, just because you have the same face shape as a celebrity does not mean it will look the same! It will look similar, but other key factors are important to look at, such as your nose and eyes!

If you do not want to bring attention to your nose, do not get forehead bangs, because the forehead is covered, and the attention goes straight to your nose!

Square

A square face is as wide as it is long but with more of an angular appearance than a round face.

Round

your face is as wide as it is long with soft round edges

Oval

An oval face has a length that is equal to one and a half times width ** I think i'm between and oval face and a heart shaped face,not sure. But these 2 pictures are my all time favorite!

Heart

A heart shape face has a narrow jaw and is wider at the forehead and/or cheekbones

2012-01-31T12:00:00.000-08:00

Selena Gomez has transformed from a cute Disney channel star to a beautiful women, and a big style icon. She has been in the spotlight a lot lately, branching away from Wizards of Waverly place to the big screen. She is one of my favorite celebrities when it comes to street style. She likes dressing up and always looks good!

Her favorite color to wear is black! and who can blame her, black always looks good.

An easy way to get her look is to wear your favorite skinny jeans with some heels, which is something we see her wear a lot.

The best thing about her style is that, her style is very accessible!

Her style is very simple.

Her fashion motto??

"less is more, when it comes to accessories."

Her favorite things?

skinny jeans,heels and scarves

Gray skinny jeans, black shiny heels, a loose dress shirt blouse, and add a necklace. A great comfortable yet stylish look!

Black skinny jeans, cute beige platform shoes, that matches the color of the beaded top, a perfect date night outfit!

Denim skinny jeans, black knee high boots, white loop scarf, (or any white scarf that can be tied at the end and then looped around the neck) and a fly away black long sleeve top or cardigan.

In this picture with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez is wearing these adorable, stylish leggings !

2012-01-28T13:23:00.000-08:00

Favorite accessory at the moment..

POLKA DOT SUNGLASSES

I am in LOVE with my new sunglasses! They are black and white polka dot in the Ray ban shape. But don't worry they aren't 200$, They were only 5$ from Forever 21! They also had star patterned ones. I think these are so much fun and make an outfit look different and so cute and fun!

XoXo Mahak :)

2012-01-25T23:34:00.000-08:00

Makeup removers

you already have

in your kitchen!

1.) Yogurt

Plain, unflavored yogurt is all you need to remove the makeup from your face! Be sure to wash thoroughly to prevent any kind of bacterial growth from the yogurt.

2.) Olive oil

Olive oil can be used especially to remove eye makeup. It works very well. It will make your eyes feel soft, hydrate your lashes and it won't clog your pores!

3.) Milk

This is what I use the most, because it's something I always have in my fridge. Take a cotton ball and pour a few drops of milk on it, and use it gently to wipe your face with. Rinse your face after.

Xoxo Mahak :)

2012-01-23T22:23:00.000-08:00

Outfit of the day

featuring.....

LEG WARMERS!

Leg warmers have been on my "to try" list for a while now. I decided to go ahead and buy them! I think they're so cute and give an outfit some personality! I'm picky on how I wear my leg warmers though, I would only wear them with boot heels. You have to play around with your leg warmers, they can be tricky because they can easily look tacky. I got mine from Wet seal for 7$!. And My knit sweater is from Forever 21 for 28$. My purse is Poppy Coach.

Some tips:

1.) do NOT wear them with flip flops

2.) Wearing them with flats may be tricky.

3.) Try wearing them inside of your boots such as Uggs, and have them peek out from the top.

4.) They will always look good with heel booties!

5.) make sure the color of your leggings and the color of your leg warmers compliment each other.

*my bunny :)

2012-01-15T13:30:00.000-08:00

Bye Bye

Puffy

Dark

Eyes!

Using tea bags for eyes is an excellent way of reducing puffiness and dark circles. I tried this method and it worked very well! Tea bags include lots of caffeine and tannins and are full of antioxidants which soothe the skin.

1.) Make a cup of tea with two tea bags, or two cups of tea.

2.) Now put the tea bags in a plastic container.

3.) Then store that container in the fridge. The bags need to be cold otherwise heat will cause more swelling and puffiness. Cooler temperatures will help to reduce the swelling.

4.) Now keep them on your eyes for 15-30 minutes. Relax! I lay down and listen to my iPod !

Xoxo mahak

2012-01-12T19:42:00.000-08:00

My Outfit

Of the Day!

Lace Love

I love lace! It's so feminine and pretty. Lace can be sexy and cute, depends on how you wear it. I wore a baby pink long sleeve top from Forever 21, and my white leather jacket, which is also from Forever 21. I like black leather jackets, but everyone wears them! So I wanted to try something different, and I went for a white leather jacket. White leather will look very different with an outfit compared to a black leather jacket. It was only 25$! I love the detailing on the jacket, and I thought it was a bargain. This jacket reminds me of the outfit Rosie Huntington wore in Transformers 3! My black pants are from Agaci, and my gray leather boots are from Macy*s.

Kourtney loves lave!

Inspiration

Rosie-huntington-Whiteley

2012-01-12T11:48:00.000-08:00

How I do my Eyeliner!

Enhance your eyes :)

2012-01-10T15:18:00.000-08:00

Quick Toning!

No matter what body type you are, everyone can use some toning! Take 15 minutes out of your day, that you might use to be watching T.V or sitting on the computer and try these out! These are moves from a ballerina turned Hollywood trainer.
Balletbodies.com

1.) For a Tight core

Lie down flat on your back with one leg resting on the floor and the other crossed over it. Lift the top leg to 90 degrees and slowly lower it. Repeat 40 times, alternating legs.

2.) For lean Arms

Stand in first position ( feet turned out, heels touching) and raise arms in a high V with the palms facing out, then slowly lower arms into an inverted V Repeat 40 times.

3.) For a toned booty!

Stand with your torso upright, hands resting on a countertop or chair back. Lift one leg behind you as high as you can while keeping your hips square to the front, and pulse up 50 times.

2012-01-08T15:25:00.000-08:00

Nina Dobrev's style

(From the Vampire diaries)

I have recently found my obsession with CW's Vampire diaries, I never had a chance to watch the show before, So before the season restarted this past Thursday, I tried to watch the show from the Beginning. I am in LOVE with this show and all of the characters! I love Damon.. But Elena belongs with Stefan!

Nina Dobrev loves to wear black, even as her characters in the show, Elena and Katherine.

Her street style is rocker chic, kind of edgy, and usually casual and comfortable. She wears a lot of black. Elena Gilbert's style is effortless, and is actually Nina's style, which was requested by her. Her style is very easy to copy and works for all figures! Just make sure to wear your favorite black leather jacket, which his her favorite piece of clothing, and don't forget beanies and hats!

As Katherine Pierce

When Nina portrays Katherine, her style changes bold and sexy. Her clothes are much tighter and close to the skin. She likes to match strapless tops with narrow jeans and high-heel shoes. But she still loves wearing black! She also wears leather boots and short dresses.

2012-01-03T16:33:00.000-08:00

Outfit of the day

(well.. yesterday :) )

Comfortable and stylish

This outfit was very comfortable, maybe not the heels, and I didn't have to wear sweats and a T-shirt! I wore a brownish gray color shirt from Zara, with leather on the front as a pocket, and around the elbows, I really liked the leather on the elbows, it made the shirt look different than another plain long shirt. It was long enough to wear with leggings, So I wore my black leggings from Forever 21. For accessories, I paired a sequence loop scarf that I made with it, because I thought a gold color scarf would give my outfit a bronze look. I wore my Marc Jacobs watch and Juicy couture bracelet. And I held my Louis Vuitton speedy,yes it's 101% real. The heels were ankle boots with ruffles on the back, from Ross.

Inspiration

2011-12-30T23:17:00.000-08:00

Latest celebrity hairstyles!

something to try for a New Year party!

2011-12-29T23:39:00.000-08:00

What I bought at LUSH

I had my first shopping experience at LUSH. I have been trying to get a chance to go to lush for a while now, but closest LUSH store in dallas is a 30 min drive for me. However while I was in NYC I passed by a LUSH store and went in. Not only was it small, but it was super packed! The employees were very nice and helpful, they actually cared to help you out with question..

What attracts me about LUSH- LUSH is a company that believes in making "effective products from fresh organic fruits and vegetables". They handmade them and use "little to no preservatives." And everything looks cute and smells nice!

I ended up buying these things.

1.) Seanik shampoo bar.

The employee told me that this shampoo bar is for flat hair. My hair is straight and silky so it's very flat. These shampoo bars can be used for 80 washes! They have many other shampoo bars for all types of hair.

I also bough a shampoo bar holder, so it would be easier to store them in something, plus it was only 2$ !

2.) Rose queen bath bomb

This bath bomb attracted me because it was so cute and pink! But then I read that this bath bomb releases flower petals! That definitely made me want to buy it. The employee showed me how the bath bombs work and it looked like a lot of fun, instead of using the bottled bath bubbles and shower pearls that barley fill up the tub unless you use the whole bottle!

3) Cupcake face mask

I was very excited to purchase this mask! There were a few and I couldn't decide on which one to pick but this mask is for oily skin with some redness (which is what I have). It's suppose to shrink your pores also.

2011-12-22T14:45:00.000-08:00

Face mask

My favorite face mask at the moment, can be made and works great for all skin types.It helps with exfoliation, tightening your pores, cleaning out the dirt trapped in your pores, and makes your face feel very soft!. My face felt very clean after I used it, and I fell in love!

What you need:

Honey. You need a few tablespoons of honey. Honey helps with blackheads, and making your skin feel very soft. Also, honey will give your mask a thicker consistency.

Oatmeal. Any kind of oatmeal can be used. I use a packet of it. Oatmeal helps with the exfoliation, gives your face a glow, and helps with hydration. It can be used on all kinds of skin types.

Egg Yolk. I also mixed an egg yolk with my face mask. Egg yolk has a lot of protein, and helps with tightening your pores.

what to do

Get a bowl, and mix the egg yolk with some honey. Then in a separate bowl, prepare your oatmeal by placing the oatmeal with some water in the microwave. After the oatmeal is mixed and somewhat "gooey" add it to the egg yolk and honey. The face mask will be warm, and apply it to your face for about 15-20 min. Wash off with warm water. I know you will love this mask!

xoxo Mahak

2011-12-19T00:55:00.000-08:00

Ways to wear your Blazer

There are many ways you can wear your blazer! You just have to play around with it and try different things! Just don't go wearing a blue blazer with an orange shirt and black pants and you'll be fine!

Play up your blazer with different complementing prints! Such as.. I am wearing a polka dot top with a black blazer and black pants. This works because my blazer and pants are the same color, and since my shirt has two different colors, it can get tricky.

Go casual with your blazer! You can wear your jeans and jeggings!

Of course leggings look great with blazers! Many celebrities wear long shirts with a blazer and leggings!

Use your favorite summer dress in the winter by wearing leggings and a blazer! Tt looks great!

Body cons are a great way to get curves! They look great with some leggings!

Use your favorite shorts!

These are different ways that celebrities wear their blazers!

2011-12-16T14:38:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS MAKEUP

TUTORIAL HERE!

2011-12-12T16:49:00.000-08:00

Celebrity trend watch!

houndstooth checkered Pattern!

Accessories

For accessories, i kept it light since the pattern is bold and you don't want to take attention away from it, and my shirt has sequence on it already, I decided to wear a bubbly blue scarf when I went outside! I had a choice between pink/white or blue but I went with blue because Blue and pink remind me of candy! and it's a lot funner than matching pink with white... Boring! And for fun, I did my nails red and my ring finger the british flag for my love of England! <3

2011-12-05T19:05:00.001-08:00

A Splash of Sparkle for the holidays!

Glitter and Sparkles are fun and girly to wear especially during the holidays!

Wearing something sparkly makes me feel like I stand out more, and makes me feel like i'm a kid again enjoying glitter, remember when we were all little kids and glitter was something that was a must in everything? It was so appealing and it shined! Something that sparkled made everything better. During the holiday season there area Christmas lights everywhere, around peoples houses, shops, trees, streets, and it makes me happy. So something perfect to wear during this month is definitely anything sparkly!

So go on, look in your closet and Shine!

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2011-11-28T19:53:00.001-08:00

Tips For

Mixing Bold Patterns

1.) Mix patterns from the same color family

Using hues from one main color when mixing patterns can create a great look

2.) Look for patterns that complement each other

You can go for a more dominant "big" pattern, such asa large floral and pairing it with small polka dots. Look for patterns that won't compete with each other.

3.) Accessories wisely

Accessories can either overwhelm or balance an outfit, using a colored belt to break up two different patterned pieces can work really well, as can colored shoes, or a neutral purse. Just be careful to not over do it, because they can take away the focus of the outfit.

4.) Create a balance

Pairing a large or medium pattern with a small pattern, Wearing two or more large patterns make the overall look too overwhelming.

The best thing to do is look at your closet,and have fun experimenting!

I paired a dress shirt with skinny stripes, (less bold pattern) with a aztec pattern body con skirt( bold pattern) I had fun putting this on! I wore black leggings and black shoes, so that I wouldn't take the attention away from the outfit. For outside I wore a dark gray coat, matching the skirt to create a balance!
xoxo mahak

2011-11-18T11:16:00.001-08:00

VERSACE FOR H&M

AND

HELLO KITTY FOR FOREVER 21

So this has got to be the best weekend ever! Not only did Hello kitty launch their line yesterday, Nov.18th, for forever 21 with super adorable pieces, So did Versace for H&M today! (nov 19) Look at Kylie and Kendal Jenner looking so cute in their hello kitty! Th e hello kitty line has sweaters, shirts, leggings, leg warmers, scarves, headbands and jewelry! I already bought the pink sequence top Kylie is wearing, and I will definitely be getting my hands on more! A simple top from Versace can cost up to 3000$, which is not something most of us can afford. However there is amazing news for us! Versace collaborated with H&M and I could not make it to the opening but I made my man promise to take me very soon! (scroll down)

This is a cropped gray top with a big pink bow and would look adorable for layering!

This is a cotton top with many hello kitty heads, looks super comfortable!

This is a see-through net shirt, again would look great with layering!

I already got my hands on this adorable pink top with a sequence hello kitty!

Definitely on my wish list! a cute cardigan with the hello kitty bows and face.

Also on my wish list! a preppy HK cardigan.

I am getting this cute scarf on me next visit ! its very long and thick, it will keep you warm!

I really want to try these leg warmers Its going to be interesting to try to work these into my outfit!

I was going to buy these pink leggings when I went but they didn't have the full collection! Will get it next time, these leggings are so fun and cute!

VERSACE This top is very cheap! and has the detailing down the middle, only 50$!

This is one of my favorite pieces from the versace line! This skirt is so cute and the versace detailing. 199$

This leather jacket is SO fabulous!

These leggings are so cute and fun!

2011-11-17T08:58:00.001-08:00

FASHION TREND ALERT

glitter and sparkles

Sparkly and glittery accessories are in for the holiday season! It makes your outfit look feminine and adorable! According to E!, The latest fashion trend, is indeed sparkles and glitter! This is a trend you wear one at a time, For example.. An outfit with a sparkly belt, or a glitter clutch, maybe some glittery shoes? and accessories. You can also have your nails glittery.

Belts!

Taylor swift wears an adorable white dress with a silver glitter skinny belt!

You can grab a cute glittery skinny belt from NY&co
Or Charlotte russe! A glitter belt can easily make you look up-to-date on the latest trends, and they're cheap!

Shoes!

A glitter shoe is always fun! These cute ballet glitter slippers have a hint of glitter, and are not COVERED in glitter.

And look at these Adorable shoes! You can wear sparkly pumps but these are so different and fun. They are unique, and come in two different colors. You can get both shoes from Charlotte russe.

Scarves

These sparkle scarves are a steal! You can get them from Claire's for about 14$, They have a little sparkle to the fabric, so It won't be uncomfortable. I guess these scarves don't really have glitter or sparkles on them, but the fabric itself has somewhat of a shimmer.

Challenge: Leggings

sparkly leggings?? How cool is that? This can be hard to pull of, however it's not impossible! These leggings are from Claire's and forever 21. I would pair these leggings with some high boots, any color that matches your top and, with a black scarf or a black sweater. So I would try to not wear a black top, because you want your leggings to stand out, but I would wear either a black cardigan or a black scarf/ boots so that they don't stand out too much and somewhat blend into the outfit.

Easy: Nails

An easy way to get the glitter trend look, without having to spend a lot is by nail nail polish!Now I have sparkly nails right now, and I used the "follow me on glitter" form the kardashian kolors! Its a very glittery dark silver and I love it.
Forever 21 has a lot of glitter nail polish! And they are very affordable, you can get them for about 2$

So, have fun with this look guys! it's very girly and perfect for the holiday season Leave comments and visit my YouTube page!
XOXO mahak :)