Fashionably Yours

I’ve always loved the dark, grungy smoky eyes and nude lips look but wasn’t sure if I could pull it off, until very recently. So I gratified my adventurous streak by playing up a grunge look for one of the events last week, taking inspiration from some of the gorgeous red carpet leading ladies.

Natalie Portman in smokey eyes

So step 1 is one of the most crucial elements- choosing your make-up! I picked the Mikyajy Black I box because it’s an all-you-need survival box (make up and tools) for the ultimate smokey eyes and any variations of it, that one might come up with. The box includes an eye pencil with a smudge tip, a black shadow, a black kohl crayon, a gel liner and a mascara for a fabulous and super easy smokey effect.

Mikyajy Black I Box: For the ultimate smokey eyes

Step 2 is cleasing the face thoroughly and applying make-up primer over the lids to secure long wearing color and ease of application. The next step 3, is blending black shadow over the lid (intense along the lash line and the crease below the browbone), along with some shimmery shadow in a lighter color (silver is a good cchoice) to highlight the brow-bone and the inner corners of the eye. ‘Blending’ is the key! Smudge the black shadow just a little bit outwards for a winged effect.

Mikyajy Black I Box: For the ultimate smokey eyes

The smokey eyes with Mikyajy Black I box

Step 4 is Lining the eye with the easy- to use gel liner, turning slightly upwards and thicker at the corner for a cat eye effect. Also line the lower lashline and kohl it up! Finish with a volumizing and curling mascara and Voila! You’re all ready!

Add some nude lip tint and gloss for a foxy night out!

The Middle East’s largest selling cosmetics brand, Mikyajy just unveiled the new brand ambassador in Dubai last week – Arab singer Myriam Fares. Being a non Arab, I wasn’t aware of her popularity as a singer- celebrity,  but after watching the new Mikyajy commercial which was launched at the event, I could tell why she was chosen- She’s super gorgeous and extremely likable!

Mikyajy unviels new face: Myriam Fares

Mikyajy unviels new face: Myriam Fares

The event itself was a fun affair. The backstage setting of the venue at Mina Al Salam, Madinat Jumeirah recreated the experience of being on a Mikyajy TV commercial set. Guests were given a sneak peek behind the scenes of the new TVC, complete with cameras, TV cranes, life-size product props and video clips alongside make-up stations and dressing rooms.

Make Up stations at Mikyajy event for Myriam Fares

The backstage decor at the Mikyajy event for Myriam Fares

I even got myself a bite-sized makeover at the make-up station and tried the Black I range. Pretty impressive how easily I got the smoky eyes done… took me less than 4 minutes! I’m looking forward to getting my hands on some more ‘girl tools’ and adding some more Mikiyajy treasure to my ever growing collection.

The new Mikyajy Ad campaign with Myriam Fares

I’ve been loyal to a certain lip and cheek tint all my life, mostly because it serves as my all-in-one make up fix. But that was before being introduced to the stunning ‘Stained’ collection from the popular cosmetic brand, Mikyajy. Why? Well, because I was completely sold on it after just one quick swipe across my lips, with the super easy to use felt tip- intense, matte and sexy!

Mikyajy Stained Lip tint

Oh and they wear really long too! I got a set of five shades in the cutest lip-shaped box and tried all of them; my favs being the orange tinted lip stain ( 01) for its natural, day look and (02) for the deepest, most luxurious berry shade I’ve worn– perfect for a night out!

Mikyajy Stained Lip tint

Mikyajy Stained Lip tint

Mikyajy Stained Lip tint

Another amazing thing about the Stained range is the fact that the tint is matte, so you can swipe some gloss over the tint or leave it as is… personally, I’m tired of the done-to-death glossy look and I’m loving the ultra light, intense color on my lips. Definitely, the pick of the season!