Valentine's Day's Makeup for Beginners

2 Days to Valentine

And I know you will be very excited and nervous at the same time. Do not worry, everything will work out just fine. Keep that smile intact and get ready to dazzle.

Hoping that you have already decided your dress for the V-Day plan. If you have not and plan to go for some budget shopping under 1000, check these beautiful recommendations by me at FBB's Best Shopping Deals Under Rs 1000.

That was for dressing, let's move for another special aspect for our V-day readiness- Makeup!

Makeup For V-Day 

Cliche it may be, but Valentine's day is all about soft and subtle makeup look. Your Valentine's day makeup look should have a good blend of pinks, peaches, muted lavender and soft lights. There should be a lot of dewy touches and fresh finish in your look for the day.

No worries if you do not know how to apply makeup like a pro. Doing makeup is not as tough as it may appear. There are numerous makeup tutorials that will help you look your best, including few that I have created on my YouTube Channel.

My V-Day Makeup Tutorial for Beginners

I have recently shot a quick video [within 5 minutes] decoding a soft pink, subtle look for this Valentine's Day. I was personally very happy with the look even though it may not look as flawless in the camera [learning my camera ways day by day you see].

Highlights of this look

1) This look can be created using regular makeup products in your kit.

2) Soft Pink eye makeup

3) Pink Ombre lips using Gloss and Lipstick

4) High Usage of Highlighter [Matte and Pearl depending upon when are u wearing this look- day or evening]

5) Goes well with medium to light skin tones.

Watch this video to know more. 

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I hope that you liked this video, for any query, feel free to ask me. 

Products Used

I have used simple and basic makeup products to create this look. The products so used may or may not be specific to a brand. While, I have suggested some brands that I have used in this video, you can use your own basis your skin type, product availability and color match adequacy. For eg- I have used a mauve pink lipstick here from Revlon. If you do not have that one, you may go for anyone as long as the shade is close to each other. If you wish to select a deep red lip color, the look may change. So you need to keep that sensitivity in your mind.

Here's a ready reckoner of the different makeup products I used here-

1) Moisturizing cream + Primer for the base.

2) Light Foundation

3) Compact Powder

4) Illuminating Highlighter

5) Three shades of Eyeshadows [details in video]

6) Black Eyeliner and Gel Bro

7) Volumizing Mascara instead of a falsies

8) Blush

9) Creamy Lipstick Plus Long Stay Gloss

Pairing Compositions: You can easily pair this look with your light pink, white, blue and off-white dresses. If you are wearing a Yellow or green outfit, then you may like to add little browner in your makeup. 

Haute Kutir Tips: Do a trial makeup before wearing it on the V-day. Ensure that your skin is well hydrated and moisturized. For more such tips, keep following Haute Kutir blog.

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Have a great Valentine's Day,

Ekta

Haute Kutir

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Letter From The Bose Girl

Sunday, 4th February

Mumbai

Dear Past,

Could You hear me? Let's get talking. Through the noise and the chaos, time to create some music.

Remember the sound, the sweet clutter of the forever ringing ringtone bell, the chime of the answering machine, the tinkering of the multiple notifications on timid many devices and their tail long wires, and ah those cables!

Well, it is time to forget all of them including the pulsating reminders of the fading batteries and all those ruffled noises that came with a baggage of more chaos. Alas! To handle all of them by yourself.

I, well, now have an assistant for self- A Google Assistant, built-in my latest acquisition- Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Smart II Headphone.

It has taken over my several other knick-knacks, long wired, low battery gadgets of the past, with its sheer qualification and meritorious performance that includes - playing music, receiving texts and answering them without having to look at my phone.

Such Boss vibes! err Bose Vibes!

My VPA, Virtual Private Assistant, works on my "voice" command and with its "Acoustic noise cancellation Technology", which continuously measures, compares and reacts to outside noise, then cancels it with opposite signals, without delineating me from my environment, like a true assistant it operates in three modes, giving me more room for better music.

With this and other latest technology, I am ready for the present and the future!

I know you are curious. Want to know all that it does for me?

How My New QC35 is my Constant Companion

I am truly experiencing an astonishing sound in any volume, anytime. My Virtual Private Assistant goes with me anywhere and everywhere I go. It is my constant companion from the time I wake up, set for my morning walks, while framing that business analytics frame, up to the time I retire in my cot. 








You know how boring the morning walks used to be. It would be so difficult for me to get out of my bed early in the morning and take to the roads. Now all I need to switch to my jogging tracks and wear the headphone that plays super cool music for me from my vast song libraries and in the meantime also reminds me of all the chores or alarms that I have set for the day.








Picture this-

Ain't that Awesome?

Music On The Go

Whether I travel or walk or even while I drive, it stays close to my notice. At just 0.24 KG it is super lightweight, super chic to carry anywhere, everywhere.

Not just the device, I have a dedicated app attributing to its magnificent, many qualities available for both my platform- Android and iOS, with Bluetooth enablement.

No wonder that there are more than 1,00,000 to 5,00,000 downloads thus far, and is rated 4.5/5 in customer experience!

That's the best thing- it comes with no baggage but full of a convenient technical package.

Sturdy Battery Life

You must be wondering, a device that does as many multitasking, would need constant refueling? Well, the battery comes with 20 hours of life and with mere 15 minutes of charging can give 2.5 hours of function.

I am having my Boss, Aah! Truly a Bose moment.

My dear past, I know you will be happy for me. You have been my constant companion in all those times when we struggled with the way our wired and wireless headphones with limited capacities worked. Though with a heavy heart but it is time for me to bury you in the chest of memories with a better future. Rest in your sweet slumber

With Regards,
The Multi-tasker Music lover

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About Bose QC II 35: Quiet comfort 35 wireless headphones II are engineered with world-class noise cancellation and now they’re even better. You can control music, send and receive texts, and get answers using just your voice. Just press and hold the action button, and start talking. With QC 35 headphones II, you can be free from wires by connecting easily to your devices with Bluetooth and NFC pairing. Bose leads the market by integrating Google's Virtual Private Assistant into the headphones' features as the first ever audio headphone manufacturer to do so. The multi-function button continues to offer access to your phone’s default virtual assistant, like Siri for iOS users. 

Volume-optimized EQ gives you balanced audio performance at any volume, while a noise-rejecting dual-microphone system provides clearer calls, even in noisy environments. They feature up to 20 hours of wireless listening per charge and are designed with premium materials that make them lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear and the Bose Connect app helps you set your preferred level of noise cancellation, unlock more features and access future updates. The included cable lets you plug in and keep the music playing. Available in black or silver.

[The above info is via the Brand documents, to know more about, visit Bose QC website.

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FBB's Best Shopping Deals Under Rs 1000

Fashion is constantly changing. Before you throw a second look at your wardrobe, you may find the fashion changing.

With the change in season, the change becomes even more dynamic, demanding you to pull up your sock and refurb your wardrobe with a new stock. Of course, without any dent in your pocket.

Is it possible to restock your wardrobe with seasonal new outfits without burning a bigggg hole in your pocket? With FBB i.e. Fashion at Big Bazaar, yes it is.

Best Deals under Rs 1000 at FBB

Last month, during my weekly shopping haul at Infinity, Andheri, I saw some offers going into their store. I thought the sale season is over but with FBB, be prepared to surprise yourself. There are some interesting deals going in their store. Here are few that I thought might interest you and your varying wardrobe style-

1) Shrug it on

Winter may be gone but not the festivities. For all your ethnic dressing, consider this beautiful combo or a la carte. Here are the details-

Orange Lehariya Shrug @ Rs 799/-
Cream & Gold Top @ Rs 799/-
Green Plazzo @ Rs 999/- [optional]

2) Red Hot Chic

I totally loved this red-hot print top which can also be doubled up as a shift dress. The print is flattering and can be easily paired with white 3/4th or light blue denim.

Grab it at Rs 999/-

3) Hot Pants

With summer beckoning, these short pants are a red-hot property that you can invest in. They are cool, comfy, fashionable and well within the budget. You can select either the one in prints or the one in plain solids with laces.

MRP @ Rs 799 each

Ain't that red top at background cute? well, it can be paired well with beige hot pants or any blue denim [as shown in the background]

At Haute Kutir, we do not just come with a great recommendation on budget shopping but also address your styling needs.

4) Summer Kurta Shirt

There is one fashion that will never go out of fashion and that is short Kurta Shirts. Try some here, the one in fluorescent print is an absolute steal. The one that I am planning to get one for me. The other in bold leaves are another seasonal favorite in two-tone got me confused as well. Solution? Pick both. they are indeed "Lambi race ka Ghoda".

Price? Well, they come at Rs 499 each!

5) Indo Western Top

Check this simple yet interesting piece in red and prints that can be literally paired with anything from a short skirt to hot pants to trousers to denim.

MRP Rs 699/-

6) Colorful Dupatta

Fashion is about having something for everyone.  I so much loved these colorful cotton dupatta. You can easily pick few colors, don them on your salwar as dupatta or as stole on your denim.

MRP @ Rs 249/- only

These were few of my favorites. There are other budget deals as well that may entice you. Here's a quick dekko-