Whimsy Beauty Launch at Mizka's Studio

A few weeks ago I along with other bloggers and journalists were invited to a cozy launch of the newest skincare brand in Pakistan...Whimsy Beauty! The launch was held at Mizka's Studio to demo the range and give some much needed guidance on facial oils. The brand was founded by Maliha Rao and is being sold at Mizka's Studio and online at Just4Girls.pk.

 The range includes customized couture facial oils that is curated specifically for your skin type. Personally I have been loving using the Sonrisa oil. The oil is like NO OTHER that I've tried, it soften and smoothed my skin after the first use. 
Shop the Whimsy Beauty Range at Just4Girls.pk 

For more information visit their Facebook and Instagram.

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Find your Zen at Karachi Ladies Club


If chaos consumes your day to day life, having a moment of Zen is hard to come by. I can safely say I've found my place to find a moment of peace and tranquility. From blissful massages, manicure/pedicures, organic facials, yoga, aerobics, kick-boxing and more you can find at Karachi Ladies Club!
Founded by the ever graceful Nissa who graciously invited me to spend a day at for a little tour of the place and a review of a few services. The club has it all! The best part if that you can pretty much spend an entire day there from 8:30am till 11pm with the back to back classes.


Massage + Facial Services

Aloe Vera Hydrating Facial
A 45 minute blissful facial using all organic and disposable products (sponges and headband). It’s a 5 step facial from makeup removing, aloe vera cleansing, scrub with rice atta, honey mask and SPF moisturizer application. I highly recommend Naseema who did my facial and massage. She did an amazing job at hitting all pressure points on the face. 

Express Body Massage
The 30 minute massage was absolutely relaxing. It definitely took away all the stress especially with the calming atmosphere of the rooms. I know I’m going to go back often for the massage. The entire room and aroma for the massage took me to another level of ZEN.
I hope I inspired you guys to check out the place! The best part about their massages and facials is that the cost is really reasonable compared to other spas and salons. Although Karachi Ladies Club is a wellness/holistic space, I absolutely enjoyed my time and I'm sure you will too :)
 For more info check out their Facebook page! 

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[REVIEW] Rivaj Glitter Eyeliners - 7 Shades!

Not gonna lie, ever since the Stila glitters have boomed on the scene I've been wanting to collect them all. Since they cost $25 each, my wallet said NOPE. So here's a local alternative at just 250rs these Rivaj Glitter Eyeliners are some of the prettiest glitters I've used since ever.
Right To Left
✨05 Copper
✨06 Skin
✨08 Peach
✨09 Silver
✨10 Bronze
✨11 Gold
✨18 Magenta Pink

Some of the shades have large glitters while others have a color base, perfect as a eyeshadow topper.

The only downside to these is the lack of longevity, since one of the main ingredient is water AND glycerin the glitter can easily be wiped away with just a tissue...no makeup remover required. If you're planning to wear these for 3-4 hours you're good, just use a tacky base or a glitter glue if you want to wear these all day!

Overall these are amazing to use to brighten any makeup look! It doesn't flake off or look chunky when applied all over the lid. It looks beautiful with any makeup look! Do NOT skip out on these!

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My Top Money Saving Habits for 2018!


With the start of 2018, even though we can mentally think of it as a clean slate we can use it to its advantage to reflect on what we need to improve on as time goes on. 
As I’ve gotten older I’ve realized one thing...how wasteful my spending habits have become. Now don’t get me wrong I’m responsible when it comes to my bills and home expenses but when it comes to treating myself to nice clothes, makeup and dining out I’ve realized 2018 has to be the year to change where my money goes. 
I’ve decided that this year is when I save month to month and analyze strictly where I spend my money. Here are a few tips I want to continue with through 2018 to help change my spending habits. 
Lipsticks at MAC Dubai- Sale does not mean you're saving!
Track Your Monthly Budget!
One habit that I’ve kept up with is using an app to track my expenses. If you’re on IOS the Expense app is so easy to use. I enter every single purchase and income to track how I’m doing in the month. 
I want to utilize this even further by strictly not spending on frivolous things like a lipstick or a random shirt from the mall, keep a set amount on what you need and not give into temptation.
Keep A Separate Savings Account And Don’t Touch It!
When all your money is lumped into one account, it’s easier to just spend it since you’ve saved it. Think of it this way, it’s taken you how many months or years to save up and you’ll just mindlessly spend it on a shopping spree?
Keeping a separate bank account and only keep your debit card to that account. Leave your saving account ALONE! 
Sale Does Not Mean You’re Saving!
For me makeup and clothes are my weakness. That too when I discover a SALE! I mindlessly go through shopping sites if I see a sale and end up buying one item or the other only because of the sale. 
The best way to really save from a sale is if you actually have wanted the item for months. If it’s a skincare you’re running out of that you’ll purchase anyways or an eyeliner you love. Do NOT buy just because it’s discounted. It’s a trap!!

Learn To Love What You Have
Material things have really become a huge part of our lives. We always want more and new. The clutter adds up eventually. For 2018 I want to really LOVE what I own and make use out of all the makeup I own and use it until I’ve 80% finished it. Makeup does go bad and it’s a waste to not love what you own. 

So these are a couple of my tips to help save more money this year and focus on the BIGGER picture! Hope it was helpful <3 Share your favorite money saving tips with me!

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[REVIEW] Pixi Skincare + Fails!

Pixi Beauty has been one brand I’ve been tempted to try out for ages. When it comes to skincare, it’s difficult to find affordable products that actually work on the skin. Unfortunately my overall experience with Pixi wasn’t the best.
I picked out these 4 products based on online reviews and most of them have done nothing to my skin! I purchased these in July and have been using these regularly since then. Let's review these!
Glow Tonic
The most coveted product from the range, everyone and their mom raves about this product. I’m not sure what it is but I didn’t notice any change to my skin after using this consistently for a few weeks. I’ve read it takes about 2 weeks to notice any change but that wasn’t the case for me. The toner is great to removing excess dirt, it doesn’t lightly exfoliate as other toners I’m use to. It does contain Glycolic Acid so I’m still going to use this until I finish it up.
Glow Oxygen Mask
I mentioned this product in my fails of 2017, this has to be the worst mask I have ever tried. It’s a bubble mask that is supposed to bubble once applied on the skin. But does it do that? NOPE! When I apply it with my finger it doesn’t bubble at all and just sits there like soap. When I apply it with a brush it does bubble up but not enough to make a difference on the skin. A strong pass on this!
H2O Skin Drink
As I’ve gotten older my skin isn’t the same anymore, there’s more dryness and patched around certain areas so I wanted to get this to wear before applying any foundation. It has a gel/silicone texture which works well as a primer for makeup. I wouldn’t say this intensely hydrates my skin but it’s an OKAY product. It’s not a must have in any case.
Overnight Glow Serum
I was looking for a night serum to help with dryness, this is literally just Aloe Vera. It has a very tacky texture just like aloe vera and it doesn’t SINK into the skin at all. It doesn’t leave the skin smooth in the morning, I always wake up with tacky, dry skin in the morning after using this. I used this consistently and didn’t notice any change.
Flawless Beauty Primer
It's funny how a freebie ends up being a favorite from my haul lol! This is a very pretty glowly primer! It as a slight pink tint that brightens up the complexion. It applies beautifully and primes the skin really nicely with any foundation. I will definitely get a full size of this once I run out.
Mac Strobe Cream, Loreal Magic Lumi, Pixi Primer

Overall I’m so disappointed in the products I purchased from Pixi. What are your favorites from the brand?

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Products I Regret Buying in 2017!

It’s the end of the year! Which means it’s time to reflect on all the money I spent on makeup and skincare. I definitely found some gems that I purchased however these products are some that didn't work for me, even with all the hype!
Pixie Glow Oxygen Mask 
This year I bought a few pixie skincare products. This however was such a fail! This bubble mask does absolutely nothing for my skin. It barely bubbles and feels like a shower gel on the skin and it leaves behind a residue. This is a major no and a complete waste of money!

The Body Shop Hand Cream
I never go for The Body Shop products, usually when things go on sale I’ll see if I find something worth picking up. I wanted a good hand cream and heard amazing reviews about TBS line, this however was not hydrating enough. It smells amazing but my hands always feel dry after. Not recommended at all. 

ColourPop Super Shock Highlighter – Lunch Money
It was the year of highlights and this one was so hyped! So many YouTube gurus mentioned this as their favorite but I can not figure out how to blend this on top of foundation. It looks patchy and not at all glowy. It’s just not enough glow!!

MAC Strobe Cream
Before I tried the Strobe Cream I had been using the Loreal Magic Lumi which I love! It’s very lightweight and glowy on the skin however the Mac Strobe Cream is so thick and feels heavy. I'm not sure if this one in particular is expired but it even has a strong off-putting scent. The consistency I don’t like at all and it doesn’t give a glow so I prefer going with the Lumi. 

OFRA Cosmetics Liquid Lipsticks
Lastly, Ofra was a brand I discovered and bought during their sale so the Vintage Vineyard collection were at a very discounted rate. The formula is not at all long wearing and fades so easily. The colors are pretty but formula wise I prefer something to set on the lips to a flat matte finish. This has a more creamy consistency which will work for drier lips but I hardly reach for these since I know I’ll have to touch up in 2 hours if I do wear them. I hardly reach for these in my collection!
What were some of your product fails this year!?

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Joie Salon & Spa Bloggers Day!

There’s nothing more fabulous than a fun spa day with my fellow Pakistan Beauty Society members. With bloggers to amazing makeup artist, we were all invited to experience a day at Joie Salon & Spa to take a glimpse into their services and a little pampering.
Joie Salon & Spa Bloggers Day
Let me start by saying that their cappuccino was AMAZING, if you ever get a chance to visit the salon do not pass up on this cup of delight. 
The décor at Joie Salon & Spa is absolutely elegant, the atmosphere is very calm and soothing with every employee available to assist you. 
The refreshments were just YUM! Loved everything from the sweets to mini sandwiches. 
 Hair wash station
The wall of Essie and OPI Polishes. The choices are endless.

The Manicure + Pedicure
Before starting our manicure and pedicure, we were given a few options to select our choice of homemade scrub exclusive to the salon. There were 5 choices ranging from a Rose to Tropical. I went for the floral scent, these scrubs are VERY unique and smell so fresh and leaves behind a soothing aromatic fragrance.

Everyone needs to pamper themselves once in a while, and Joie gave the best possible experience including their comfortable back massager while you get your service. The manicure and pedicure both were done with precision, my hands and feet have never happier!  The exhilarating foot spa was one of the best I’ve experienced by far! 

A regular pedicure starts at 1,200Rs and goes up to 1,700Rs depending on which scrub and polish you choose. A manicure starts at 900Rs and goes up to 1,200Rs.

Hair Oiling
The next treatment I opted for was the hair oiling, since the weather has been drier than ever my hair needed a little pick me up. The hair oiling is done in the massage room and it's followed up with a back and shoulder massage. The hair oil is all organic and had a vibrant rose scent which felt amazing on the hair and body. The same oil was used in the massage. Priced at only 1,500Rs I'm definitely going to visit the salon again for this treatment!
Massage Room
The hair oiling is followed up with a hair steam to seal in all the moisture. The steam was very calm and relaxing, I loved how my hair felt during this process!
My hair post steam! My hair was washed and blowdried after the steam process. It only took one wash to cleanse away the hair oil, it didn't weight my hair down like most hair oils tend to do so. Even after the hair wash the rose fragrance still lingered on!

Lovelies from Pakistan Beauty Society
Overall the experience was amazing, I can't thank the staff at the salon enough for guiding me on their services. I highly recommend everyone to drop by Joie, their services are endless! Thank you to Pakistan Beauty Society and Team Joie Ayesha and Shamaila for inviting me to such a fabulous experience! 

For more information visit Joie Salon & Spa on Facebook. 

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