Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Grammy 2014 awards best looks, a fashion-filled night



56th ceremony of Grammy awards 2014 took place on 26th January,14 at Los Angeles . It’s a nighat of performances & looks. Stars rocked the night in nudes, whites, pinks & even some in cocktail dresses. The makeup was mostly soft paired with highlighted cheeks & natural pout, which I really loved. My top 5 looks from the awards are below with look details.





     1.    Katy Perry:
Known for wearing both weird and wacky outfits, Katy Perry was a head turner when she attended Grammy Awards 2014. She looked ethereal in this Valentino couture ensemble. Since her white, sheer gown was adorned with musical notes, I have to admit it was the most appropriate outfit for the occasion. Her sleek-back-high hair bun & cute signature baby doll eyes with cute falsies complimented her overall look.
The singer’s hair inspiration was Elizabeth Taylor. Her hairstylist created the flawless high twisted bun look by using Herbal Essence products . Her makeup was also classic glamour which was created by makeup artist Jake Bailey. He applied Cover Girl Bombshell Shine shadow in Gold Goddess to add some bronze look. And to complete the look he gave her pink pout by applying Cover Girl Lip Perfection in Heavenly.




     2.    Taylor Swift:
Talk about the star quality! The beautiful Taylor Swift wore a silver Gucci gown which was understated and made her look beautiful. She dropped her signature red lip & cat eyes and took on a more playful pink with a bluish-sliver eyeshadow to boot. I think this was a great fit with the Singer’s embellished neckline on her beautiful Gucci dress and diamond earrings & simple ponytail.
Her look was created by makeup artist Lorrie Turk. First she applied MAC Paintpot in Clear Water all over her eyelids followed by Kevyn Aucion shadow in Cool Smoke. The she added a bit of blue by using Trish McEvoy gel liner in Arabian Nights. For lashes she applied Armani Kill Mascara & the look was finished by a nude pink pout.





     3.    Beyonce:
I adore Beyonce even more for wearing this body-hugging Michael Costello outfit to Grammy Awards 2014.She stunned the red carpet with sexy sheer cutouts on all over her gown & Louboutin  pumps. No, the list wouldn’t have been complete without Mrs. Carter. Her ensembles wwere just perfect for the award ceremony. The makeup look was created by Francesa Tolot. Her soft smokey eyes with berry pout & perfect skin made her look like an ultra-chic.
Even though Bey has been rocking a longer weave, Beyoncé opted for a curly faux bob.Her long time hairstylist Kim Kimble created the look by Pantene-Pro-V  Curly, No crunch curls whip & to finish the look she sprayed Pantene Advance+ Keratin repair KeraGloss oul spray. She later turned that dry bob into a wet’n'wild number for her  ”Drunk In Love” performance with hubby Jay Z. 






     4.    Pregant Ciara:
The star hit Grammy in stunning long-sleeved Emilio Pucci gown that showed her growing baby bump. It’s not only the dress which was shining; there is nothing more radiant then an expecting mother’s glow. A lot of you might be wondering why she is on my best-looks-list, but I actually loved her look. She worked the glow from head to toe while carrying a relaxing look.
It’s not just her pregnancy that gave her extra points but her makeup artist Yolonda Fedrick’s magic.  The look inspiration was a reflection of Ciara’s signature clean, flawless & bronzed tone soft contoured skin with metallic eyeshadow & hint of color on the lips for more drama.





      5.    Ariana Grande:
Ariana Grande stunned the fashionistas by wearing this Dolce & Gabbana strapless ensemble & and clutch with custom Aldo heels and jewels by Effy and Lorraine Schwartz. The star opted for floral-feminine frock that looked adorable on her petite frame.  The pint-sized singer was flawless from head-to-toe with a back-to-back makeup look  with simple eyeliner, bold lashes & beautiful soft pink lip that accentuated her natural beauty & her signature wavy half up-do.
Ariana’s nail were an oxblood red. Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees used SpaRitual's Spread your wings for her pretty mani

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Socialize while losing weight

Sticking to your diet in any situation is  a challenge.

Making healthy eating decisions daily can be enough of a struggle when you're the one planning & preparing all of your meals. What's even more of a challenge? Sticking to your weight loss plan in social situations--- Like weekends away with friends, birthday parties, weddings & business lunches- Oh my!

 No matter what you're faced with, here's how to handle it with ease & still have fun.

1. Travelling on weekends:
Prepare as best as you can ahead of time. Pack healthy snack & breakfast for the duration of the trip. Allow yourself one treat a day, whether it's a glass of wine or small dessert after dinner. This way, you'll still feel like you're having splurges, but they'll be accounted for and controlled. Try exercise at least every other day by going on walk or doing some body weight exercises in your room.



2. Surviving business lunch:
If you have the opportunity choose where you'll be dinning, selecting a place that you know has healthier options - like a sushi restaurant or a place where you can get lean protein & steamed veggies. Do menu research online & decide Beforehand exactly what you're going to order. Then, stick to the plan, eating slowly & taking sips of water between bites. If your dining mates order dessert, ask for a fat-free cappuccino.




3. Staying in control at weddings:
Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast & squeeze in a workout that day. Don't arrive hungry; have a piece of fruit with protein before you go - like an apple with a slice of low-fat cheese. This will keep you satisfied when faced with fattening appetizers & alcohol during the cocktail hour. Load up on veggies for appetizer, drink a glass of water for every alcoholic drink you have, avoid entrees in cream-based sauces & choose fish for dinner if its an option. 
Ask yourself, "Do I really need cake?" if the answer is yes, choose a small slice, and most importantly, go burn off loads of calories on the dance floor!


Saturday, January 25, 2014

Thank you

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Thank you so much for reading. Cant put my gratitude in words. 1000+ blog views in just 2 months & still counting.
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