More video tutorials by Saman Ansari

As my makeup show on TV continues this season, here are the links of the tutorials that have aired for you all to enjoy and hey yes, try out too!









XOXO Saman Ansari

Green with Envy!

Well, not really my lovelies, but for the first time Saman Ansari has worked with 5 lush hues of green for the eyes from lime green to leaf, to kelly, to emerald and then a smokey black green and I would love to share the result and product list with you!

Saman Ansari

Products Used:

Face: MAC NC 40 and Medium Dark Blot Powder

Eyes: Costal Scents Ultra Shimmer 88 Color Palette ( Row 3 from the left- the greens) The highlight on the inner corner of the eye is the first pearl white color in row 1 on the left and the brown bone got its shimmer from the top most peachy color in row 3 from the right.

MAC Black Trac Fluid line to rim the water line

MAC Pearl Glide Eyepencil in Undercurrent (top and bottom lashes)

Lashes: Revlon Grow Lustrous in black Mascara

Cheeks: MAC Dolly Mix and Sweet as Cocoa (on apples and cheekbone hollow)

Lips- MAC Soar Lip Pencil & Please Me Lipstick

Stay Beautiful!

XOXO Saman Ansari

My TV Series on Makeup

So its here! My Television series on makeup, 10 minute makeovers for the woman of today. Real women from all walks of life, working women, young moms, socialites, stay at home moms- you get the idea. All colors, shapes and forms- because makeup is an art and science for all of us!!!

Every Saturday on Oxygene TV Pakistan and uploaded on you tube the day after. Enjoy, leave your feedback and yes we still have many many episodes under production so send in your questions, queries and desired looks  to me via email at madeup@oxygene.com.pk.

XOXO

Saman Ansari

Changes for 2011

Hello lovely ladies!


With 2011 come big changes in my services for Studio Sila. I will now service only 5 brides in North America a year- all the rest of the brides will be serviced in Islamabad, New Delhi and then in the UAE.


So why the change? Well for the past 14 years I have been offering my signature style to lovely desi brides all over North America. Travelling to various states, cities, islands and destinations, and while the journey has been enjoyable, I am now moving my expertise as a master makeup artist to the next level. 


Despite all the resources in North America, most desi brides here are fixated on certain things, e.g Smokey eyes, nude lips, french manicures, side parts with a centre mang tikka and oh yes, with an obsession of trial makeup sessions. While some artists would gladly reproduce the look over and over again, it is causing my artistic abilities to stagnate, which is not where I would like them to be.


Thus, from now on, a consultation with brides-to-be will not only help them decide on whether they would like to retain my services, but also if I wish to work with them based on what they desire for their wedding day makeup and hair design.


The east, is a canvas ready to absorb a multitude of colors, textures and styles and thus, I shall be focusing my time and talent working with the clients in South Asia.
Much love and wishes for a fantastic 2011.
XOXO
Saman


Currently booking weddings in Islamabad for Feb 2011-

A recap of some beauty this summer

Hello gorgeous people!
Its been an artistically fulfilling yet hectic summer as I took on the role of Aesthetic Director for Saffron Affairs. My passion of makeup has not been neglected I assure you :) and here are some of the faces I worked with- Each hair and makeup look was custom created to best suit their desire and compliment not only their outfit but the theme of their event too.
Enjoy!

From Punjab to Texas- A Debutant Reception

Sunday was a dull, gray rainy early March day but got brightened up very soon as my session started with a Newly wed bride who recently got married in Punjab India, and came over to get ready for her Reception in Austin!

Accompanied by her sister in law, our session was full of chatter, laughter and lush brilliant colors that not only reflected the essence of Punjabi culture but were perfect for the bride's grand debut in her new Austin friends and family.

The SIL wore a lovely deep plum sari with green, copper and gold accents we replicated the look with vibrant magenta, old gold and green eye shadows, flushed berry cheeks and soft muted lips. Her hair was teased at the crown and curled with three sizes of curling irons to create a full, soft yet elegant evening look.

The bride wore a very unique lehnga outfit that had a champagne shirt, emerald green and hot pink lehnga with traditional punjabi phulkaari embroidery & mirrors. We created an eleborate updo with a partial beehive and then exxagerated coils, barrels and curls that diminished Sarah Jessica Parkers updo at the Oscars last night! The hair was completed with two white thai orchids on one side.

The Makeup was created with heavily Kohled eyes with black track fluid line, emerald green eyeshadow on the lid, champagne eyeshadow on the inner corners, hot pink on the crease blended to a nude at the brow. Black liner on the top lid, emerald liner on the lower lid, Diva style false eyelashes & two coats of mascara. The primed face started with Studio Tech Foundation, some spot concealor,  a spritz of Fix Plus hydrating spray and mineralize face powder. The cheeks were sculpted with Sound Trip and Shadester. The full lips had a neutral look with raw refined lip liner and half n half lipstick. 

Perfect for her debut and a night full of bhangra and Punjabi style celebrations!

 

XOXO

Saman Ansari