Saturday 22 June 2013

We Can't Stop Now-Miley Cyrus Punk Themed Makeup Tutorial

 After months of promising and requests here comes (Finally!) my first beauty vlog. This blog is ever evolving and I am shifting my focus to beauty a lot. That does not mean I won't continue posting about fashion. So recently punk seems to be really be picking up as a fashion trend. As we saw at the Met Ball and fashion shows, spikes and studs were everywhere! So I decided to channel my inner and don my punkiest threads and makeup. Below is also my youtube makeup tutorial please watch! Even though this blog has an overwhelming following it feels like I'm just starting out, please follow all my social media and subscribe to my youtube channel!
XOXO
-Couture Bano

Brushes Used
MAC 129SE
MAC 222
MAC 239
MAC 247
MAC 246
Makeup Used:
Lipsticks: MAC Diva A10 Matte, MAC Dubonnet A99 Amplified
Face Powders: MAC Play it Proper A90, MAC Soft and Gentle, MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural EIGHT
Foundation: MAC Pro Longwear NC20 SPF 10 Foundation
Eye Palletes: Sephora Kiss From N10, Sephora  Night in Pink Satin N05
Eye Shadows MAC Honey Lust LUSTRE, MAC Gleam LUSTRE, Dazzlelight Veluxe Pearl
Mascara's: Too Faced Lash Injection Pinpoint, Givenchy EYE FLY Fly in Black
Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Eyeliner: Sephora Waterproof Cream Liner



Friday 15 February 2013

Yes, I am Still Alive Loves!

Hi everyone, it has been a long time wow! I am so sorry for disappearing on everyone like that, I just got busy with life.  But I have never forgotten about my readers!  I have had ups and downs and I can say that I am stronger than ever.  I am ready to get back on documenting my my life, which is like a glamorous roller coaster and live to the fullest alongside the support from you all.  I had a long time to think of what I actually want to do, and what you guys would like to see so I have tons of ideas that you all will see in the near future.  I will be posting A LOT more often thats for sure, and I am starting a YouTube Channel! Yes I am super excited!
I'm not sure if you guys know, but I am a beautician. It's my job around school, I am also a full time student! On YouTube, there will be a lot of tutorials, on makeup, hair, nails, and DIYs.  Not to mention any reviews that will be requested.  But it all comes down to what you guys want to see so please dont hesitate to share what your interested in seeing, whatever it might be.  Also if you have any questions or concerns my email is couturebano@gmail.com. If you want any help finding desi designers or anything else don't hesitate to contact me! So thats all for now, I will talk to you all very soon lovelies. 

Tuesday 8 May 2012

Nomi Ansari at Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2012

Nomi Ansari's collection at Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2012 was remarkable! It was the perfect trousseau for a Pakistani bride. Nomi Ansari reminds us why he is such a popular designer; his use of bright colours and traditional embroideries meshed with beautiful flattering cuts make for gorgeous pieces. But one is left to wonder where Nomi Ansari's designing skills went when he designed the mens pieces! I mean WTF Nomi Ansari I don't know any men who'd wear any of the mens pieces, except for the sherwani's which were slightly less of a brain fart. But he definitely did reclaim his his self with the woman's wear, it was gorgeous! The jewelry was also gorgeous, which makes me wonder who designed the jewelry (Sonar?).  Enjoy the beautiful collection fit for a spring/summer wedding!

Saturday 5 May 2012

Tabassam Mughal at Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2012

Tabassam Mughal Showed her magnificent collection at Pantene Bridal Couture Week, leaving us stunned. I love her very ethnic, dramatic, and traditional approach to designing. In a short amount of time, from the companies inception in 2007, Tabassam Mughal has become style staple for many woman and her clothes are available worldwide. I especially love the multicoloured peacock pishwas (dress) in amazing shades of blues and pinks. I have been waiting to see more of that gold fringe in the first picture, that many of us Pakistanis see in our mothers/grandmothers dowries. I really hope the fringe comes back in fashion, though whether it does or not its going on my duppata's. I love the vibrant silk duppata's with delicate embroidery and fringes in my mothers dowery. Enjoy!

Thursday 3 May 2012

Asifa and Nabeel wow at PSFW and Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2012


Asifa and Nabeel are amazing designers! Their designs are very original and extremely popular. The duo showed their highly commercial designs at Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2012 and PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week. The Bridal/Formal's shown at Pantene Bridal Couture Week were gorgeous I loved the details (especially the holes in the back!). The models looked drop dead gorgeous especially Zeba. I am fostering a strong desire for a piece designed by the duo! I also loved Asifa and Nabeel's more summer/spring oriented semi-formal line showcased at PSFW, the yellows and white flowy pieces in weighted chiffons made for a fresh and summery statement. I am especially crazy about Mehreen syed's number! One of the long embroidered flowy chiffon coats are a style staple I must attain!


Tuesday 17 April 2012

The Colours of Pakistan Fashion Week 2012! Day 1!

My favorite of collection of day 1 was Bunto Kazmi, the designer of Sharmeen's Oscar dress wows us with her new collection! Lets take a look.
Bunto Kazmi





Friday 30 March 2012

Nomi Ansari Lawn 2012

Nomi Ansari has released his lawn for 2012! It's awesome, the colours and bold mix of patterns scream Nomi. Nomi Ansari's lawn ad campaign has been the most refreshing and definitely gets me in the mode for spring! Tooba Siddiqui looks ravishing, she's definitely glowing after her wedding. I love the enchanted garden feel. So who'll be braving it out at exhibitions to get their hands on some of these prints?








And the great video ad!