Just another Nail Polish Purge!

Hey everyone!

 This post is going to be a tough one. I've shown you guys my entire nail polish collection back in December (find it here) and now it's time.....to throw away some loved polishes that have lived past their expiration date. I owned a bunch of polishes that made up my collection, which most of the polishes I owned for over 2 years now so it's more then time to throw away dried up polishes. Total its about 20 polishes that I will be trashing.

 These polishes have all been dried out, they aren't even in the state of resuscitation since they are THAT dried out. I can't use them for any nail art either since the consistency is so dry and I don't even want to mix it with nail polish remover because I've done that a few times with a couple of polishes and it still doesn't give a decent  consistency.
 
 So these are the polishes that I am saying farewell to. Avon's Mirror Shine polishes I've had for a long time now, amazing polishes! These applied like liquid metal.
I think this calls for an updated nail polish collection!

What beauty products have you purged out lately?

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[REVIEW] Maybelline 24hour Color Tattoo in Bold Gold

I hope everyone enjoyed celebrating Eid these past few days! So let's get back into blogging with the most exciting product from my recent haul. The Maybelline Eyestudio Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow in Bold Gold, that's a mouthful, is described as a cream gel shadow. Let's see how it looks!

Description on the site:
Dare to wear our longest-lasting shadow.
Our ink technology creates super-saturated color.
Cream gel smoothes on for vibrant color that does not fade.


Packaging:
The Product comes in a simple glass jar with a black lid, which will help the cream product from not drying out. I make sure to store cream or gel based products upside down so that the moisture doesn't sink at the bottom. 
Bold Gold is a gorgeous bronze-gold shimmery shade. It goes on very creamy when applied with your finger, it is a bit tacky when first applied but once it dries it doesn't crease or budge! It's difficult to get a even application when using a stiff shader brush or even a blending brush.
Maybelline 24hour Color Tattoo in Bold Gold Swatch
Here is a simple look I created using Bold Gold and Color Studio's Eye Ink in Earthen Roots (Matte Brown). I did use a base for the color to appear more vibrant.
Maybelline 24hour Color Tattoo in Bold Gold Eye Look
Maybelline 24hour Color Tattoo in Bold Gold Eye Look
Let's Sum it up!
The hype about this product is WELL worth it. It's an amazing product for those who love wearing eyeshadow but don't have the time to apply primer and eyeshadow. It's the first range of drugstore crease-less eyeshadows in the market.
The application is rich and creamy, it doesn't take any effort to get a good pigmentation and to blend it out. For Bold Gold I layered it twice just to get an opaque coverage. 
I use my finger to apply the product because with a brush, I could not get an even layer of product. It was more patchy, if you prefer to use this as a base for your powder eyeshadow you can get away with using a brush.
Now for longevity, I used this product without a base for around 8 hours and there was no creasing at all. It stayed the same way as if it was recently applied. Without using the base, the color was not as vibrant on my lids since my lids are quick dark. However using the base did not give me a different result, it lasted throughout the day which was really amazing. I love using this as an eyeshadow base, it goes with plenty of warm toned eyeshadows such as copper, bronze and neutral shades and it makes colors become instantly vibrant with the shimmery effect.

 Likes:
- Easy to apply
- Can be worn alone
- Creamy Texture
- Crease-less
- Long wearing
- Pigmented
- Dries instantly

 Dislikes:
- None

Rating: 5/5

Price: 1275rs
Availability: Wishlist in Pakistan

For more information you can check out Maybelline on their website.

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[REVIEW] Affordable Makeup Brushes from Abbamart

A good quality makeup brush can make applying your makeup so much easier. For today I am going to be reviewing a few synthetic brushes from Abbamart, which is a beauty supplier store. They do carry a range of animal hair brushes but they have a great alternative which are synthetic brushes so I tried out a few from their Toray Fiber range.

About Abbamart
Exploring and culturing your personal beauty is therapeutic, fulfilling, and just plain fun! Abbamart is excited to offer professional-grade cosmetic tools at a price that won't limit your possibilities.

Because Abbamart is owned by its supplier, you get true factory-direct pricing, just like the high-end brand names that buy and resell brushes under their own labe

About Toray Fiber Brushes

Toray Fiber is 100% synthetic nylon hair, extremely soft and plush, great for sensitive skin.The beauty of synthetic hair is that we can make each strand universally smooth and even, unlike animal hair which has a completely different cellular structure with more ‘pockets’ and variation in each individual hair. That nature gives great distribution and blending ability to the brush, but truly there is nothing quite like that cool, silky feel of a Toray tuft. 

Flat Luxury Toray Kabuki Brush

* Large, flat top kabuki brush made from silky, luxurious Toray fiber
* Unique, broad shape and full hair lets you apply mineral makeup products with a single soft stroke
* Provides beautifully even, full coverage when used with foundation
* Sweep color or shimmer down your neck or across your collar bone
* Try this brush for lightly applying bronzer to the entire face or body for a glowing, tanning effect

Toray Chubby Contour Brush

* Thick, small angled powder brush made with dense Toray fiber
* Angled cut sweeps on and blends face color in one stroke
* Small tuft and short handle allows you to contour and highlight with precision and control
* Luxurious Toray hair is soft and plush against the skin

Retractable Toray Auto Brush Large
* Large-sized black auto brush made from silky Toray fiber
* High-class styling and design
* Domed shape with long, full hair makes this an ideal brush for use with mineral and powdered foundation, bronzer and shimmer
* Cap keeps the bristles clean and preserves their shape in between uses


Let's Sum it up!
I'm really impressed by these brushes. At first I was really skeptical on how these would perform but they haven't shed or lost their shape even after washing them. They blend out products seamlessly and pick up pressed powder easily. The Contour Brush has been my go to blush brush, the size is small so it's easy to carry around in my travel makeup kit and it's very dense so it picks up a good amount of product. The Flat Top Kabuki Brush is great for liquid and powder applications, its very dense and buffs products into the skin very easily. The Retractable Brush is great for traveling, you can even use this as a blush brush since it isn't so wide.
Since all of these Toray Fiber they all have the same texture to the bristles, they don't feel plastic-y at all and they are super soft and doesn't eat up a lot of product. These don't have any distinct bad smell to them, actually they don't smell of any odor whatsoever. The brushes are definitely affordable, the Prices of their brushes start from $2+ which is another plus point for me!

They do ship internationally, in Pakistan shipping is lowest shipping cost is $4.95 depending on your order amount.

Overall you can't beat the quality and price of these brushes. I definitely recommend trying them out.

You can find them on Facebook as well as their website.

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[REVIEW] Wen by Chaz Dean -- Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner

As a part of the WEN Beauty Bloggers meetup a few weeks ago, us bloggers got some WEN haircare goodies to try out. The product that I received was the Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner. I've been using this product ever since I got it and I have to say I am hooked!
What is it:
A revolutionary step toward beautiful, healthy, shiny hair. WEN cleansing conditioner replaces shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler, leave-in conditioner, and even shaving cream.

Who is it for: 
Formulated for all hair types, especially those with fine-to-medium hair.

Why is it different: 
WEN cleansing conditioner is detergent free, yet gently cleanses and moisturizes. Sweet almond mint is a universal cleansing agent that doesn't weigh hair down.

How do I use it: 
Cleansing Conditioner should be applied in four sections: crown, nape, ends on the right, and ends on the left. For hair above your ears, use a minimum of eight pumps (two pumps per section). For hair above your shoulders, use a minimum of 12 pumps (three pumps per section). For hair down to your shoulders, use a minimum of 16 pumps (four pumps per section). For hair past your shoulders, use a minimum of 20 pumps (five pumps per section). For hair to your mid-back, use a minimum of 24 pumps (six pumps per section). For thicker/coarser hair, increase amount of pumps in order to thoroughly cleanse the scalp and hydrate ends. Please see FAQ tab for more specific information and approximate pumps per bottle.

Ingredients:
Water, Aloe Vera Gel, Glycerin, Chamomile Extract, Cherry Bark Extract, Calendula Extract, Rosemary Extract, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Emulsifying Wax, Panthenol, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone, Hydrolyzed Whole Wheat Protein, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Menthol, Essential Oils, Citric Acid, Methylchlorisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance.

Ingredient Attributes: sulfate free, paraben free



What I think:
When I first got this I wasn't sure what to think! My first thought was 'where is the shampoo?', but after seeing the demo video at the bloggers meetup I understood what the product is about! It is a revolutionary product since I know people will use it the wrong way. I find that this is the perfect way to cleanse my hair without stripping my hair of natural oils.


I use it by first wetting my hair and taking one entire pump and massaging it into my scalp. Then I take another full pump and massage it on the back of my head and then another pump for the ends. I use about 4 pumps since its a good amount, I can't imagine using more than that since its a heavy cream consistency. Once I have it all massaged in, I spritz a bit of water and create a lather, the lather isn't the same as a regular shampoo. I leave it on for the remainder of the shower and then I wash it off. Thats it! 


Once you have towel dried your hair I recommend applying the smallest amount on your ends.
My hair feels amazingly soft and manageable, not dried out or frizzy at all. I wouldn't use a lot of the product since my hair is prone to getting oily easily. My biggest issue is frizzy hair and this really does a good job in taking care of the problem.


This is one of those products that I will be sure to repurchase!


If you are interested in ordering you can visit the Wen Hair Care Pakistan Facebook Page here


And... some pics from the Bloggers Meet up!

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Makeup Haul! ---Revlon, Maybelline, Sally Hansen

As much as I love makeup and buying new products, let's face it its so expensive here in Pakistan which is why I rarely do haul posts. So recently I asked my aunt from the states to send me a few makeup goodies that I have been wanting for a while now. Drugstore makeup has really been coming out with some amazing products lately. So here is what I got...
LIP BUTTERS!LIP BUTTERS!LIP BUTTERS!
On a daily basis I don't wear eyeshadows, the Color Tattoo seems like something that will be a great go to eye look!
I have heard amazing things about the Revlon Colorstay Base Coat and Top coat that it keeps polish on for days and even hardens the nails.
  • Sally Hansen Eyelash Curler
  • Revlon Color Stay Top Coat
  • Revlon Color Stay Base Coat
  • Revlon Just Bitten Lip Balm + Stain in Victorian (deep pink)
  • Revlon Just Bitten Lip Balm + Stain in Instinct (mauve)
  • Revlon Lip Butter in Tutti Fruitti
  • Revlon Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie
  • Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet
  • Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop
  • Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Stick in Peach Me 
  • Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Bold Gold
I'm super excited to be reviewing these, Revlon really came out with some amazing products so I know I won't be disappointed. 

What review are you looking forward to the most?

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[REVIEW] Japonesque Touch Up Tube

I always carry around my makeup, but brushes? I never have space for them. Today I will be reviewing the Japonesque Touch Up Tube, a brilliant concept that more brands should come up with. It holds 5 brushes in a sleek metallic tube, perfect for beauties on the go!
Five Essential Brushes In a Sleek Compact Case

Encased in a bright, sleek tube designed for portability and protection, the JAPONESQUE® Professional Touch Up Tube Set contains five brushes essential for keeping makeup flawless throughout the day or night. This unique set includes a foundation brush, a lip brush, two eye detailers and a blush/powder brush. All brushes feature a short matte wand for superior control. A great multi-tasking set ideal for the purse, desk drawer or as a gift.
The Touch up Tube comes with 5 brushes
-Small Smudger brush
-Eye shadow Brush
-Concealer Brush
-Lip Brush
-Powder/Blush Brush
Small Smudger brush
Eye shadow Brush
Concealer Brush, Lip Brush
Powder/Blush Brush
To Sum it up:
I really like the concept behind creating an all around brush set for traveling. I did keep in mind that the quality of the brushes wouldn't be the same standard as a full size brush set. The smaller brushes are really nice to use. The Small Smudger Brush is great so applying eyeshadow to the lower lash line, I would have liked to see an eyeliner brush in this kit since I do prefer wearing gel liner so it would be great if I could carry that around. The Eye Shadow Brush is good for packing on color and also blending eye shadow out, I really like this for the crease since I use the Concealer brush as an eye shadow brush. The Concealer Brush is a bit thin to apply cream products and blend it out, this would be great to use for blemishes but I didn't find a use for it. The Lip Brush is perfect, it's my favorite out of the 5 since its the perfect size for my lips, most of the lip brushes I own are very tiny and this one is tapered so I find that it works really well for applying a dark lip color. The Powder Brush  was the most disappointing since it sheds and its very rough. Since it's for touching up, I don't mind using it specifically for touching up but I would not prefer to use this brush on a daily basis. Overall its a good concept, I like carrying this around since it's so chic looking. 

Price: $20
For more information you can check out Japonesque on Facebook as well as their website.

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Tote your way into Summer!

A perfect summer handbag for me should be bright, bold and should be able to carry EVERYTHING yet having a casual vibe. Some might say oversized bags might be an outfit killer but it really depends on how you carry it. The bag in focus today is from D Philosophy by Deepak Perwani. It's a rich, bold large bag filled with embroidery all over.
About
D philosophy is a pret brand from the house of Deepak Perwani. D philosophy is simply put the philosophy of Deepak Perwani, a fashion designer who believes in putting the fun back into fashion.

Description
D philosophy suits the every day needs of women who are looking for clothes with a little oomph, some drama and lots of character. The D philosophy collection is based on a vibrant color palette and exquisite and unique embellishments which gives each outfit its own character and identity. D philosophy is being stocked at Deepak Perwani's flagship stores in Lahore and Karachi. 
The Bag is described as: Hand-crafted traditional woven handbag using a bright printed dastar khwaan with jewel embellishments with a wooden handle.


This has been my go to weekend bag whenever I visit my relatives. This bag can carry everything! My makeup bag, my camera bag. I love how bold and vibrant the colors of this bag is. It really makes a statement for the summer. 

Whats your favorite bag for the summer?

Layering Fashion for Work


3/4 Sleeve Dotted Blouse
I’m sure some of my readers are working women, or about to enter the workplace. Ever since I finished university I found myself looking over my wardrobe and noticing that the clothes I use to wear during that time was far too casual. Jeans and t-shirts and even cotton outfits will not cut it once you start your career, especially when you want to send a proper message across with your attire. Now I’ve noticed that you can easily find affordable clothes in the city, not only in malls but bazaars and even online shopping.

Crochet Lace Open Blazer
My favorite type of work attire is layering. It’s the ideal fashion trend that can balance your figure for those who are a bit insecure. It’s also perfect for those who want to cover themselves while also being trendy.

I prefer layering with a chiffon top over a button down shirt but just make sure to wear a fabric that is a bit easy flowing so that it won’t look too stiff. For me I love the concept of layering because I can easily hide areas that I’m not happy with, if you want to conceal your 

waistline you might find layering very helpful in hiding such areas. Just be careful not to look frumpy when you do decide to layer.

So what’s the best way to layer? Start by picking a lighter color top to wear under a dark shade cardigan. I always pick a bright color shirt that has a collar so it looks more sophisticated for work. Then I pair it up with a neutral or black cardigan. 

Everyone knows that dark colors do make you look slimmer, this doesn’t really mean that you should always wear black go for neutrals such as beige. You can easily layer a scarf on top if you want to wear it for work. Other clothing items that can be layered are blouses and vests, adding a bright scarf can really amp up an outfit. 


If you are looking for some ideas on layering you can check out Wet Seal, they do ship internationally to Pakistan! In addition, check out these wet seal coupons here.
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