Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Behind the scenes : Panasonic shoot

With the enitre team post the shoot

It's been forever since my last post , and all I am truly humbled and thankful to all my wonderful followers, who have stuck by my blog, despite the irregularities.

I hear from a lot of people that modeling is glamorous. Well, not always. Modeling can be divided in 2 areas - Fashion and Commercial. Where Fashion Modeling may at times be ultra glamarous , commercial shoots are not. For instance, you may be asked to wear a business suit and shoot for a recruitment firm or a pharmaceutical company.

Recently I did a shoot for Panasonics latest range of hair equipment. The makeup was minimal and clothes were simple, with the prime focus being their accessories. The shoot went on for 11 hours straight with a much needed tiny lunch break .Videos were shot for the use on web and other sources of media.

Peeking through the dressing room - A small studio setup is created and some clothes hanging on one side for me to wear for the shoot .

Photography equipment - Softboxes, strobe lights, reflectors, light stands etc.







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Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Queenstown ,New Zealand : Outfit of the Day

Pull off an effortlessly stylish look with boyfriend shirts . I wore mine with ripped-off jeans to get that perfect laid back look with immense comfort.

Another beautiful day it was, and we drove to Queenstown. New Zealand always surprised me. After having seen some absolutely terrific scenic locations , I felt like it can't get better than this and then we arrived at Bobs Peak in Queenstown. Once again , It surely did take my breath away!
Bobs Peak , Queenstown, Newzealand 

A seating arrangement at Bobs Peak to enjoy the spectacular view!

View while driving to Queenstown







View of Queenstown from our hotel room
Shirt  and Jeans : Forever 21, Tokyo
Cap : OIOI, Tokyo
Boots and Muffler : Macy's , US
Sunglasses : Guess
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Tuesday, 22 January 2013

How I styled my Sister-in-law

I was in India a while back , and thought of doing a photo shoot with my sister-in-law as the model. Graduated from fashion school , she is brilliant at posing and expressing. However, she is simple and not much into makeup and stuff, so I grabbed this chance of doing her makeup and hair. I am passionate about makeup and jump on to any opportunity I get of beautifying people :P

I knew from the start , that I had to go for a bright red lip shade for her so as to highilght her beautiful lips and smile. I puffed her hair at the crown area, to add more zing to the whole look. Topped it off with some chains , hoops and a dazzling ring.

So we created some cute and sizzling images. What do you all think ?




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Monday, 21 January 2013

New Zealand Vacation : Outfit of the day

I went to New Zealand to  celebrate New year and I was totally blown away by it's raw beauty. Even though it was summer  time, with people casually dressed  in there shorts and slippers, I was covered from head to toe , in my winter clothes . It was a bit funny but I feel cold....really cold and can't do much about it.

You'll often see me wearing cropped tops and high waisted skirts. For winters, I add layers of warm inners and leggings ( Uniqlo Heat- Tech) , mufflers and woolen cap. I totally swear by my Heat-Techs. If it weren't for those, I'd probably be wearing thick overcoats weighing more than me! 

These pictures speak volume about New Zealand's untouched beauty!
Shirt : Forever 21 , Tokyo
Warm Inners and leggings : Uniqlo Heat-Tech , Tokyo
Jacket : Miss Sixty , Century City, US
Cap : OIOI, Tokyo
Muffler : Macy's , US
Boots:  Macys, US
Location : Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Splendid view from our room 
Chasing the white pigeons! 

There is 1 sheep for every 20 people in NZ  ! They were so adorable. 

Sheep feeding the lamb in the middle of the road...we had to stop our car and wait!
At the peak of Mount John, enjoying the splendid view while having a cup of hot coffee


















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Saturday, 19 January 2013

Looks created for a Contest by Cleosara

I am really excited to share my looks, which were created for a contest hosted by Cleosara in collaboration with Stylepile. 24 fashion bloggers were chosen and we were sent 2 pieces of jewelry each. We were supposed to style them with smart casual and create 4 unique looks. I was sent a beautiful green pendant and a pair of earrings. 

The good news is that I was the first runner's up ! 

LOOK 1 (pendant)
This is a look where she is just coming back from shopping. I chose Tokyo streets as the background . Her look is very chic and modern.The animal print slacks and wedge boots add some spark to the look. I kept the top simple with a broad neckline so the pendant is clearly visible. I did not use any other accessories so as to keep the pendant in focus.
 LOOK 2 (pendant)

I wanted to create a look  different from the one above.So I decided to go with a summery maxi. The whole idea was to get a very fresh and breezy look. The garden in the background totally compliments it. She is a sweet and simple, admiring nature around her .I wore the off-shoulder maxi so as the pendant is clearly visible.

 LOOK 3 (earrings)
The idea behind this one was to create one colorful and laidback look .She is ultra stylish ,sexy and bubbly .It was shot on a pavement where she stops to check her phone.

 LOOK 4 (earrings)
The final look is shot in an outdoor coffee shop in Tokyo. The whole idea was to show a strong, independent woman who loves to socialise.She looks effortlessly stylish in her boyfriend shirt and skinny jeans.


Sponsored by Cleosara

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Sunday, 30 December 2012

Victoria Secret's Giveaway Winners


I am extremely sorry for the delay in announcing the winners of Victoria Secrets Giveaway  . A lot has been happening in my life lately, good and bad both. I was in Delhi for a month, where my modem crashed and I had no access to Internet. Then while coming to Tokyo, I got ill in the flight and since then I had been struggling to recover. Now that I have pretty much recovered, I am in New Zealand. I have come here for a vacation and will be back to Tokyo in Mid Jan. 

Anyways, without further delay, the much awaited giveaway winners are - 
Bharti Puri
Jasmine Bhatia 
Iswarya Laxmi 
Congratulations! Please email me your residence address at tanya.v.singh@gmail.com, so I can send your gifts.

I have some more giveaways lined up once I am back from NZ. 

Happy New Year 2013... Love and hugs!


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Wednesday, 31 October 2012

GIVEAWAY : 3 lucky winners get Victoria's Secrets goodies.

*** OPEN TO INDIAN RESIDENTS ONLY ***

I am excited to announce this giveaway , on the occasion of my blog turning two in a few days! Well, I know I have been a bummer when It comes to doing Giveaways. This is my second giveaway, the first one being a sponsored one. So technically the first giveaway I am ever hosting! Not good, so I have decided to be more proactive on this front. 

I am currently obsessing over Victoria Secrets Body Butters.Me likes the packaging and fragrance! More over , It is soon going to be Winter time, so here comes 3 Victoria Secret Body Butters for 3 Lucky winners.

About the Giveaway
  • 3 lucky winners win One Victoria's Secrets Body Butter Cream each, in the cute pink VS bags
  • The giveaway is open to Indian Residents only
  • The contestants will be chosen via Random.org
  • The contest ends on 15th December' 2012.
  • All entries will be thoroughly verified , so please make sure there is no error, otherwise you will have to be disqualified.
  • Please send in your queries via comments section or contact form .
How to participate
  • All you need to do is, scroll down and fill in the giveaway form by Rafflecopter.
  • Only the first two steps are mandatory, but for each step you follow, you receive entries(points). The more entries(points) you receive, the higher your chances are of winning.
  • You can get total 30/ 30 points , if you complete all the steps.
  • So let's get started ! Scroll down for the giveaway form.



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Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Berry Beauty Halloween Makeup and Styling


 

All products used to do the Berry Beauty Makeup for Halloween

Check out more pictures of grand Halloween Celebrations on Streets of Tokyo in my previous post .

Product Name Where to Buy Use and quick review
Smash Box Photo Finish Oil Free,
Foundation - Kryolan TV Pain Stick FS29 Kunchals , Greater Kailash , Delhi, India
  • Very heavy coverage so perfect for night time wear and photo shoots
  • Not meant for very oily skin
  • Nice texture, heavy coverage hides blemishes, gives a perfect porcelain finish when used with silicon primer
  • Excellent product. Would buy again
Coastal Scents 6 Colour Contour and Blush Palette
  • Not a big fan of this product, but it is value for money.
  • The texture seems to be to powdery and dry
  • The matte brown work well for contouring the face.
  • Would not buy again
Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer Water Proof
  • Long lasting and water proof. Does not melt down. Sticks onto the skin and dries
  • Heavy coverage.
  • Excellent product. Would definitely buy again
Mac Pure Orange Studio Finish Skin Corrector Buy at Mac Store
  • Perfect to hide any purple/bluish veins since orange + purple/blue gives somewhat a skin color
  • I use on my under eyes to hide the big blue vein that are visible
  • I love the product, but you could perhaps try a cheaper option.
Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • Perhaps, one of the bestsellers in the eyeshadow primer category
  • Helps eye shadows adhere better
  • Increases longevity of shadows and makes it more vibrant
  • I would definitely buy it again
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink
  • Gel liners according to me are easiest to use, and you have alot of control so you can draw winged liners with ease.This is one of the bestsellers in the Gel Liner Category
  • Water proof, Long lasting, easy to use , great texture
  • I would definitely buy it again
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
  • It creates a flawless white canvas on the eyes. I use it before applying the shadows and the white color just makes the eyeshadows pop out more.It also helps it adhere better.With a brown or darker skin tone,this is totally recommended.
  • Absolutely amazing product and value for money.
  • I would buy it again and again.
Coastal Scents 88 color Matte Palette
  • Very popular choice for buying value for money eyeshadow palettes.
  • 88 colors to choose from . The colors are bright and vibrant
  • I would not buy it again, simply because I would want to try something else.
NYX Glitter Mania in Gold
  • I have mixed reviews about this product.There aren't many options to choose from , so I picked this one.
  • It has a "not intended to use around eyes" tag on it which is so confusing, because apparently it is widely used for eyes.
  • The glitter is very pretty and value for money, however, it is almost impossible to take it off completely afterwards.
Two Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue
  • It is like a glitter glue.Perfect to stick on loose glitters.
  • The glitter stays for a very long time
  • It is pricey. So I would only buy it till I find a cheaper option.
Mac Amplified Girl About Town A42
  • It is a pretty hot pink shade.
  • It goes on smoothly and the texture is creamy
  • I would buy it again.
Pro Longwear Lip Pencil More to Love
  • Initially, I felt it was too pricey at $20, when other lip pencils were selling at much lower prices.But it is amazing.It is waterproof and truly long wear! It stayed on the entire night, and even after I washed my face there was a slight tint of pink on my lips. Finding a lipstick or lip liner which does not come off is the biggest challenge.Now when I have found this, I am surely going to get some more in different shades.
Berry Beauty Dress Party City, Honolulu, Hawaii


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