Trends: S/S 2012 (Part 2) -> Extreme Smokey Eyes albeit Navy Blue, Nude Lips and Sporty Cheeks

Well well well if it isn't the weekend already! :) And well last night I went totally overboard with makeup. In a span of half an hour I did a total of 4 looks! Wow it was like the Godess of make-up had entered me and was making me whip out some super HOT looks one after another ;) LOL... Yup I know I have some serious humility issues :P

So anyways, its Saturday today and I am back with another set of trends that are well trending with S/S 2012 season :) So here goes...

Blue Smokey Eyes, Nude Lips and Bronzed Cheeks :)

1. Extreme Smokey Eyes (GUCCI)
    Surprising or not surprising, smokey eyes are super in :) Yup I am one happy girl this Summer ;) But there are a few pointers to be kept in mind... Like forget black and embrace Navy Blue this season for a "cool" smokey look. You needn't be neat, but that doesn't quite mean that you can go overboard with just any kind of strokes :P You need to cleverly understand how to make it look beautiful even when the blending is uneven ;)

2. Sporty Cheeks (DKNY + Tommy Hilfiger)
    Now this is one trend that has been gracing runways a lot! With sporty cheeks, I mean your cheeks should "glow" and looked flushed like you have just finished your workout! :) It should be natural and yet conspicuous! Confused? Go figure! :P
This season pink cheeks are out... You might want to go for Orange, bronzed or peachy blushes :)

3. Nude Lips (CAROLINA HERERRA)
    Runways this season have also seen a lot of nude makeup, which is not surprising seeing that it is the Summer season we are talking ;) And well since nude lips complement smokey eyes so well that the following look totally turned out to be a complete package :)

Yup! It goes beautifully with specs as well ;)

Trends: S/S 2012 (Part 1) -> Grazia: Neon Lips, Glowing Skin et al...

Some might think that this post is a bit too late, after all most blogs. mags and websites are done introducing us to the Spring Summer 2012 trends, but ladies and gentlemen you know how much ISLM loves to do things with a twist :) And of course you also know how much I love introducing newer features on my blog :P Yup! I am yet again starting a new feature called "Trends" where I shall do makeup, looks, EOTDs and hairstyles that depict the trends of the season :) Sounds like fun!

This first edition of the feature, I am showcasing 4 major trends of this season (2 of which are inspired by Grazia India April 2012)... 

Grazia India, APril 2012

The trends featured today are as follows:

1. Bright and Fruity Lips (Mary Katrantzou)

    Neon lips are "IN" this season and I have embraced the trend with open arms ;)

    I am wearing Sleek Lipstick in "Coral Reef".

Sleek True Color Lipstick in Coral Reef

2. 3D Glow (Michael Kors/Louis Vitton)

    The face they say this season has to be perfect and flawless with a little glow without being oily, just the way I like it :) I have used Lakme Absolute Moonlit Highlighter Duo for contouring and NYX Cream Blush in Glow, TBS Extra Virgin Minerals Foundation and COlorbar Stick concealer.

3. Metallic Eyes (Fendi)

    Well honestly? This was a spring trend but it has trickled into Summer as well and I am not complaining ;) I love glitter, golden or silver on my eyes :) Here, I am wearing MAC Paint Pot in Genuine Treasure and Maybelline Gel Liner smudged near the lashline.

4. Side braids/buns

    This trend has been doing the rounds on the runway since a while now and it sure seems to be here to stay.

I hope you enjoyed the look as much as I did and do let me know if you would like me to do a tutorial on the EOTD :)