Going lush on cooler days

Brighten up your winter blues by turning to lush fruity tones for your make up look! To create this theme I took inspiration from dark grapes, pomegranates and cranberries!

Face-
MAC NC 40 Studio Tech
Eyes-
MAC Cranberry Eyeshadow, Black track fluidline liner, Andrea Falsies
Lips-
MAC Burgundy, Beet and Cranberry Lip pencils with a top coat of Sheer Lip Glass.
Cheeks-
MAC shadester for contouring, Posey Creme' Blush on the apples.


Stay glamorous, real and beautiful!
XOXO
Saman Ansari

A Movie in the making- Starring Saman Ansari

Read the story below:




http://tribune.com.pk/story/317520/movie-on-imran-khan-kaptaans-wheel-in-motion/

NYE 2011

Its been a while- I have been amazingly busy producing a TV series on the Art and Science of makeup. Yes indeed. It will air starting the end of Jan 2012 and episodes will be uploaded on youtube for you to always enjoy!
New Years Eve 2011 was a fun filled event with my best buddy sister and dear friends. Needless to say the temperature was well below freezing so with a faux fur jacket i did a smokey eye look that went like this:
Face:
MAC Prep n Prime
MAC C4 Studio Fix powder
Eyes:
MAC Knight divine, silver ring and nehru Eyeshadow. Black track eyeliner. Mascara by Revlon in true black.
Lips: 
MAC Hover Lip pencil, velvet teddy lipstick
Cheeks: 
MAC Deeper refined bronze powder


Stay Beautiful!
XOXO
Saman Ansari

Makeup look for NYE 2011

Thank you!

And the award goes to.....
Saman Ansari!

http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/studio-sila-round-rock/6c18160c6a68015a.html

Spring time festivities

Spring is almost here and lets rejoice its arrival with a look that is fresh, bold and uber glam!

Makeup by Saman Ansari on her self!

The outfit is pearl white with crystal details and here is the makeup to compliment:


All makeup by MAC unless stated other wise:
Face- Oil of Olay moisturizer
Studio Tech NC 40 applied and blended with foundation brush.
Medium Dark Blot powder dusted with a large fluffy brush.


Eyes- Prep n Prime Eye
Entire Lid- VEX applied with a wet brush for max impact
Socket- Wedge layered with sushi flower
Outer crease and lower lash line- Knight Divine
Browbone- Vanilla eyeshadow (the pigment is too gold for this look)
Inner Corners top and bottom- Silver Ring applied with an angled liner brush.
Black Track Fluid line on the water line (top and bottom lids)
Engraved eye pencil on the top lash line.
Custom made falsies & Loreal Voluminous mascara in Blackest Black on top and bottom lashes.
Shimmering white glitter NYX glitter Palette on the inner and outer corners of the eye.


Cheekbones & Jawline- Shadester applied with a contouring brush
Cheeks- Poesey creme blush dotted with index finger, blended upwards towards the temples and layered with desert rose
Highlight- Hyper Real powder in Lavendar FX


Lips-
Outer line- Burgundy, Inner line and blending Beet, Lipstick Girl About Town.


Finishing touch- the attitude to carry it off with elegance and oh yes, Glamor!
Stay Beautiful!
XOXO
Saman Ansari

Re-create this Look!

Snow days, rain and ice and wind chill truly marks the month of February in the northern Hemisphere- but you can add fresh cheer to your look with this makeup look!

Fresh February! Copyrights Saman Ansari 2011

1. Face & Neck- Oil of Olay moisturizer, under eye concealer Tan by Amazing cosmetics.

2. Eyes- Lid bare, socket Wedge by MAC, inner corner Vanilla by MAC

3. Liner- Engraved by MAC in the waterline and top lash line

4. Lower Lash Line- Nehru shadow applied with an angled brush and smudged.

5. Lashes- Curled and coated with Loreal Voluminous Mascara in Blackest Black

6. Cheeks- Peony creme' blush by MAC, cheekbones Hyper Real Powder in Lavender by MAC

7. Lips- Buerre Lip pencil layered with Cream in your Coffee by MAC.

Skin and hair get very dry in winter and the best way to combat that is with internal hydration (lots of fluids *8-10 glasses a day*- no caffeine or alcohol please!) and external moisturizing. The skin absorbs moisture most effectively after its been freshly washed so slather on your lotion while skin is still damp and let it set in. For hair, shine serums will help tame fly aways and try to give your self a warm oil hair wrap at least once a week!

Stay beautiful!

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-

The most gratifying session!!!

Thanksgiving 2010 was energized with weddings for Saffron Affairs, me playing hostess for a feast for some of my dearest friends, the better half coming down with a nasty cold, getting gifted with the Dyson of my dreams (yes I dream in cleanliness!) but most importantly, was the highlight- the most gratifying styling session of the year!


My dear friend and International Cinematographer extraordinaire' Mili Ghosh (http://www.memoinmotion.com) was visiting Austin from her windy city home town- and to mark her anniversary she had a themed photo-shoot in mind (what a delightful idea for all couples!!!). I got the unbelievable opportunity to style her hair (which my goodness is any hair artist's dream come true, trust me, it curls in 5 secs and holds the curl & shines without any products!!!) and to do her makeup for her 40's vintage inspired shoot!


Undoubtedly her skin was flawless, doe eyes that could melt or pierce your heart with the slightest change in glance and oh did I mention the amazing hair already?
:)


So we worked together, amongst a lot of laughter and chit chat, catching up in person after almost 3 years and Mili trusted every stroke of my brushes, every dab of pigments.... and about 2 hours later, here stepped out Mili exquisite from head to toe, from her meticulous selection of her dress, to the shoes (jaw on the floor alert), her perfect accessories and oh yes the perfectly defined RED matte lips to offset her winged carbon eyeliner, wispy falsies and the undone bun!


A little nudge here for her darling and partner in art Sid for a bit of gel to take his upward sculpted hair style to a 40's sleek one and the couple was all set for a fun shoot in Austin with Nessa K Photography.


Here is a classic memory of Mili & I from that most artistically precious session for me just as they were ready to head out the door for their shoot.

Thank you my dearest friends and I cannot wait to work with you soon at some exotic location, half way around the world~


To all my readers- Stay Beautiful!
XOXO
Saman

Product Review

For those of you who emailed me regarding the super oil I used while styling the last blog for Maharani Weddings 


http://www.maharaniweddings.com/maharani/2010/11/studio-sila-thanksgiving-maharani.html


here are details!


So the amazing dry oil is called Moroccan Oil and it is primarily created from Agave Oil. Being a dry oil, it leaves no heavy, sticky, oily feel to the hair when used properly.


So what is proper, well, you are to use a drop (literally no bigger than the size of a penny) in damp hair and focus more on the length of the strand and the ends. If your hair is bleached, highlighted, chemically relaxed, permed or very curly you will need a tad bit more. Hair that is virgin to all chemical processes will need less. Remember it looks like a drop but it goes a long way and after the first use, you will know if you need to go up or down with the amount applied. You rub the drop of oil between your palms and smooth it down the shaft of the hair, remember the inside area also near the nape of the neck :)


It works both to naturally smooth the hair and is amazing for styling too. I use it prior to applying curlers for the softest large curls, its amazing as a serum prior to using the flat iron and if you make loose braids in almost dry hair after applying the oil 10 minutes later you have the perfect finger waves!


Here is the product- worth every penny and it is available online at Amazon!

Stay Beautiful!

XOXO

Saman Ansari

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!