One of my close blogger friends who you may have already seen guest post on my blog (Naheeda), recently got engaged (Islamic Nikkah), and she very matter of factly told me I would be doing her makeup even though I've been dying to do it anyway! She has gorgeous features to work with and even though we had no trial she told me what she wanted on the day (a soft smokey look) and I came up with this to also match her outfit.
As it was an Islamic Ceremony, it's supposed to be a bit more toned down than a regular Asian Bridal make over, so I tried to keep it glam enough to feel like a bride but subtle enough to stay in tune with the ceremony.

Midweek Makeovers

This weeks Midweek Makeover post features one of my friends who got married this year in August and had a traditional Indian Hindu wedding.

The day was full on, starting from around 8am and she had her reception in the evening around 8pm which went on for longer.. who said weddings weren't tiring?!

Anyway, my friend (Bride V) has never been a fan of too much makeup and doesn't like to wear foundation, the most she would normally wear is a mineral foundation (not that she needs more!) so I had to make her feel like she wasn't wearing a ton of makeup and make it still look like her.
 
For her morning/day look she wore the traditional red outfit which was broken up with cream and hints of green.
I opted for a neutral gold look with a hint of red on the eyelid and a dark brown/black in the crease, with a pop of green on the lower lashline.

Before and after in natural light:

Her reception was in the evening and we altered the look to match her second outfit which was a fuchsia pink with coral and of course some gold:

I didn't get to take as many pictures for the reception as it was a bit rushed from a slight delay and having to start from scratch with both the hair and makeup but I loved both looks and think she looked stunning the whole day. If I had to choose, my favourite look from the two had to be the traditional Indian red look as the red lipstick suited her so nicely!

Which look do you prefer?

 

Recent shoots

To make up for the lack of posts lately, I've decided to double post today haha!

Before I go on holiday I'd like to share some of my recent shots from photoshoots I've done, so I hope you like!

These pics were from an Asian Bridal shoot with two models, one Eastern European, Alexandra (to change it up) and one Asian looking model too (Leanna). It was a group shoot with four photographers: Nav, Andy, Izabella & Anne.

The first picture was made to share so feel to do so on facebook, twitter etc! ;)

 

Here are my favourite images from a jewellery shoot I did with a stylist's jewellery range Cuff and Neck:

Love this necklace! Went well with our Jubilee/Brit themed shot

And some portfolio pics for me; the first one is very Illamasqua Human Fundamentalism inspired (neutrals and teal lips):

 

There's still another shoot from Wednesday to post about so look out for that after I'm back!

Which pictures do you like best?

 

Asian photoshoot...

Recently I've been looking for models and photographers (and hair stylists) to collaborate with to build my portfolio and I have to say I've met some really nice people through it and managed to produce some excellent work.

I have a fascination with photography as it is.. the only problem is, I own a DSLR, but don't know to use it 100% properly.. or have the equipment to produce photoshoot style images, that are so much more better (in terms of lighting).

Anyway, I thought I'd share some of my recent makeup looks I did on a gorgeous young model (Lauren), with the help of a lovely photographer.
I wanted some professional pictures of Asian/Asian Bridal makeup, so here's 4 of many pictures that I've managed to watermark!

The first two pics were an Asian Bridal look, whilst the last two were just an Asian fashion theme that I wanted for my portfolio. I have to say I love the sari, but sadly I'm useless at wearing one, so it's pointless me owning any!

I've added these pictures to my portfolio on my facebook page: Frootibeauty

Please do like the facebook page to view all my makeup looks so far, it's a lot easier than viewing it on blogger and I do link the makeup looks to the tutorials on blogger so I hope you find that useful!

I hope to review a lot more products soon, I've had so many hauls it's now uncountable and I feel bad I haven't had time to review them, although I've swatched almost every purchase!

Soon, my lovely followers,

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