July Favorites!

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It feels good to be back! This has been the longest that I was MIA but Gosh I missed this so much! Where have I been? Girlll, exams and assignments got to me and then went through a huge change in my life, but all for the better. I've finally learnt that everything happens for a reason and that God always always wants the best for you. So no matter what you're going through, stay strong, stay your ground, don't lose faith and you will come out of it stronger (:

I decided to resume this part of me with July's Favorites! Everything that I have loved using again and again through out July. So, in no particular order, let's start with my absolute favorites of this month!

1. Zoeva - Eyeshadow Palette - Cocoa Blend.
        This eyeshadow palette is loveeeeee! I have to say I got this after Kathleen raved about it and now I know why! The eye shadows are so pigmented and blend so well and easily! I don't have to go over them again and again, they just blend flawlessly without taking away the pigmentation. They're soft to touch and not powdery at all! You can create both soft and bold looks with it. I love it almost, if not as much, as my Too Faced Chocolate Bar!

2. Wet 'n' Wild - Color Icon Bronzer - Reserve Your Cabana.
          Although labelled a 'bronzer', it is actually a beautiful and subtle illuminating powder that gives that gorgeous "lit from within" glow! The powder itself is velvet-soft and even leaves a soft velvety finish when applied - which was the first thing that surprised me. I'd definitely recommend you to buy this if you've been wanting the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder. This is a spot on alternative to that. It is the only one I have been using to highlight my face this month.

3. Colourpop Super Shock Eyeshadow - Fairfax.
          I have been in a no-liner phase for quite some months but this month I loved using this eyeshadow as a liner for when I want a litter extra for my eyes. What I do is, I swirl an angled brush onto the product and then line my lash line by stamping and dragging the product for a more soft liner look. The consistency of the shadow is perfect for this technique and look.

4. Essence - Silky Touch Blush - Baby Doll.
          I am in loveeee with this Blusher! It is exactly what it says, "silky touch" 'cause it's so soft and goes on and blends on the cheeks like a dream! The Blusher has a pretty satin finish and gives a beautiful, natural looking pink flush to the cheeks. This looks great paired up with every makeup look, be it something minimal and soft or super glam and even pairs up nicely with a dramatic eye look. It even stays on for quite a long time which is definitely a plus.

5. Jordana - Powder Blush - Coral Radiance.
          This is such a beautiful Coral shade. The formula is soft, nicely pigmented and blendable. It has a matte finish but not powdery or patchy at all. I like how it's not too pigmented because that gives me more control with building up the intensity. I found myself reaching out for this more on the days I didn't wear the Essence Blusher.

6. Maybelline - Color Sensational Lipstick - Coral Tonic:

          This has to be my all time favorite for Spring and Summer! The color is a gorgeous, juicy, Coraly goodness that looks stunning in this season! I love how creamy and comfortable the lipstick is on the lips. The color is an instant mood booster for me and looks beautiful with minimal makeup. The lipstick doesn't go opaque on the first application but you can definitely build it up with two to three coats.

So those were the products I loved using all through July. I'm looking forward to switch up and use other products in August. These favorites series encourage me to use new and old products and help me discover and rediscover my favorites!

Don't forget to share some of your favorite from July in the comments, you know I love hearing from you guys (:

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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A Collective Haul !

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I get so excited every time I receive something in my mail. You too? *High-Five*, Over the past two months I got to cross off things on my Wish-List (you can see them here), re-purchased the staples and received some as gifts and so I decided to combine them all in to a collective haul. 

1) Wallet from HOBO By HUB. This was sent to me by HOBO By HUB, such a kind gesture! I love love it.The quality is as expected from HOBO By HUB -amazing!

2) Freeman Facial Polishing Mask - Charcoal and Black Sugar. This is a repurchase. By far the best scrub i have used. Ordered from Glamshop.pk

3) Zoeva - Cocoa Blend Eyeshadow Palette. I finallyyyy ticked this off my Wish-List Yay! This was in my Wish-List for December'15 and January'16! I ordered it from my favorite - Zensky!!

4) L'OREAL Hydra Total 5 Moisturizer. This is a repurchase, it's the only moisturizer I use and love! I purchase it from Naheed Super Market.

5) Nivea Men Post Shave Balm - Sensitive. I'm sure if you are a makeup lover and YouTube addict then you already know what this product is used for (apart from a post shave balm). You're right! A primer! This "trend/practice" was started by Nikkietutorials (Youtuber). I ordered it from Zensky.

6) Color Studio Professional - Kohl Addict - Black Kajal. I purchased it from the Color Studio Kiosk in Naheed Super Market. I have read good reviews for it so decided to give it a try.

7) Color Studio Professional - Pure Matte Lipstick - Predator. I've been looking for another Red Lipstick - we can't have enough Red Lipsticks right? A red that was more like the classic Ruby Woo and so purchased this from Naheed Super Market on Rabiyah's recommendation.

8) Color Studio Professional - Color Play Lipstick - Firecrackers. Color Studio recently launched a new line of Lipsticks called Color Play and I had to try it. Purchased this from Naheed Super Market. It was in my January Wish-List.

9) NYX - Matte Lipstick - Alabama. This was sent to me by Pakistan Beauty Society. I actually won their Halloween Competition (with this look) and this was sent to me as a prize.

10) ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick - Trap.  I finally jumped on the Liquid Lipstick specially ColourPop Ultra Matte bandwagon. This color in particular is such a unique and in-trend shade so I ordered it from Zensky. Finally ticked it off my February Wish-List.

11) ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick - Lumiere 2. This is exactly what made me hop on the ultra-matte-bandwagon! Ya'll know how much I love Kathleen Light (YouTuber) so I knew I had to get it as soon as she came out with this. I have reviewed her first ColourPop Lippie Stix in Lumiere. Lumiere 2 is said to be it's Liquid Lipstick version.I ordered it from Zensky. It was in my February Wish-List.

12) Essence - Longlasting Lip Liner - Sweetheart 02. I recently started investing in lip liners and learned that they help a lot for a neat and precise application. Also they provide a good base for Liquid Lipsticks. I didn't have any pink lip liner so chose this and I ordered these from Beauty Bar. It was included in my January Wish-List.

13) Essence - Longlasting Lip Liner - Lovely Frappuccino 05. One can never have enough nude lip pencils, right? This is the my nude lip pencil and I have yet to try it. I ordered this from Beauty Bar. This was in my January Wish-List.

14) Milani - Baked Blush - Berry Amore. Ever since I got and fell in love with Luminoso I had to get another shade from this amazing range and this is the second shade I picked up. I ordered this from Zensky. 

15) Jordana - Blush Powder - Coral Radiance. This is my first blush-purchase from Jordana and I came across them through Kathleen Lights and immediately placed an order when she shared a different shade in her Makeup Stash - Drugstore video (watch here). This color, as bright as it is, caught my eyes first. I ordered this from Beauty Bar. This was in my January Wish-List.

16) Jordana - Blush Powder - Touch Of Pink. With Coral Radiance I went ahead and ordered this shade too because I love these kind of shades for blushers. I ordered this from Beauty Bar. It was also in my January Wish-List.

17) Essence - Silky Touch Blush - Baby Doll. This purchase again is inspired by Kathleen XD I need to do a YouTube Made Me Buy This post, don't I? It was shared by her in her Makeup Stash - Drugstore Blush video which I have linked above. I ordered it from Beauty Bar.

18) INGLOT Cosmetics - Freedom System Eyeshadow - 504. I received this in a Goody Bag, along with the one-eyeshadow palette, by Walnut Communication on the Launch of INGLOT Cosmetics in Dolmen City Mall. The color is a pretty Turquoise shade.

I had fun writing this collective haul, i hope you feel the same reading it, if you did, let me know also if you want review on any of these first and I'll be glad to oblige.

So that concludes my Collective Haul Post. I did a makeup look recently that was so appreciated by everyone (Thank you x), you can check it here.

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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February Favorites!

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It's time to share the products I have been using and loving the past month. As always I kept my makeup minimal and fresh all through February but I make it a point to use some different products from my stash every month and in February I rediscovered a product that I loved when I got it. Let's start with the favorites.

1) Milani Baked Blush - Luminoso:

          I have read raved reviews about this blush for a long time now and after using it I know exactly why it was raved in every review! It's because it is such a beautiful blush, right from the formula to the application. I love the peachy sheen it provides and how it blends flawlessly on the cheeks.

2) Kathleen Lights x ColourPop - Lippie Stix - Lumiere:

          I have a complete review on it, which you can read here. This is a rediscovered product from my stash and I started using it again in February and fell in love with it all over again. Such a beautiful beautiful shade!

3) Color Studio Professional - Haute Nail Paint - OMG:

          This nail paint makes the perfect accent nail and coveres the whole nail with glitter. The glitter is not very chunky but more like tiny flecks of glitter packed on the nails. This on my nails instantly makes me happy and cheerful! I usually pair it up with my nude Brown and Grey nail paints.

4) L.A. Girl Pro Concealer - Creamy Beige:

          As I had kept my makeup minimal all through February, I have been skipping foundation and using this concealer instead. After moisturizing my skin really well I apply a sheer layer of the concealer under my eyes, a little on my forehead and chin. I love how natural that looks on my skin.

5) Ashootabby - Flap Bag - AT5002:

          Ashootabby is known for their kurtis with contemporary and beautiful patterns and cuts and their bags are just the same -classy and trendy. This particular bag caught my attention and I knew I had to get it! I love the color palette. I wore it with almost all my outfits throughout February. You can see me carrying it here.

Ashootabby was kind enough to offer a 12% discount on all the bags (see the collection here) for all you lovely ladies. Avail the discount with the code ASHOOG12. The code is valid until 31st March, 2016.

          

I'm looking forward to use other products in my stash for the month of March. Also if you want a detailed review on any of the above mentioned products, please let me know. I've already reviewed ColourPop's Lumiere.

What were your favorites in February?

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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WishList - February!

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I hope you all are having a great February and if you are a makeup junkie like me then you must have some products in your Wish List that you might wanna cross off before the million others. For me these are the ones.

1) Masarrat Misbah Makeup - Stay On Blusher - Satin Apricot.
          After being hooked to Shell Bronze, I want to give this a try and from all the shades, I want the Satin Apricot for the up coming Spring. The color is a beautiful peach with a satin finish.

2) Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water.
          I have yet to jump on the whole Micellar Water Bandwagon but saw this one on Maleeha's SnapChat (Follow her at thatglowlife) and now I want to start out with this one. I can be lazy sometimes and this I'm sure would be very helpful for those lazy days.

3) The Balm - Meet Matt(e) Hughes - Devoted.
          So I have been looking for a particular color similar to a lip gloss I have. I shared the swatches on the Pakistan Beauty Society and after I had just given up looking for it, Maleeha came up with this and a beautiful swatch for it. Hence it went straight to my WishList!

4) Colourpop Cosmetics - Ultra Matte - Trap.
          I need to finally try the Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick from ColourPop and after looking through a million swatches I finally decided on Trap. Gotta get this one ASAP.

5) Colourpop Cosmetics - Ultra Matte - Lumiere 2.
           This is what finally made me want to give the Ultra Matte a try! Kathleen Lights came out with a Liquid Lipstick with ColourPop and it's in her shade Lumiere (which came out as a Lippie Stix before). You can find the full review and swatches for Lumiere Lippie Stix here. Gotta get the one in Liquid Lipstick form just for my fav -Kathleen!

So these are the products perched on top of my Wish List. What are yours? Don't forget to share your picks with me!

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

WishList - January!!

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Here I am with the first WishList, of 2016, for the month of January. If you don't know already, I share my WishLists in the beginning of every month. You can read in detail about it here. So without any further ado, here are the products that have been on my mind for quite a long time and I feel I need to get them already.

1. Jordana Powder Blush:

          Ever since Kathleen Lights mentioned one of these in her videos I have had it in my WishList for a couple of reasons of course. One, it was a great blush according to her, formula and pigment wise. Second, it was from the drugstore hence inexpensive. Third, I love blushers!! After checking some swatches online, I have my eyes a few shades namely, Touch of Pink, Rose Silk, Sandalwood, Apple Cheeks and Coral Radiance. I want to try at least one of these if not all.

2. Colourpop x Kathleen Lights Eyeshadow Quad - Where The Night Is:

          If you don't know already, Kathleen is one of my all time favorite Youtuber. It wouldn't be wrong if I say I'm obsessed with her. She's one of the YouTuber I can trust with my eyes closed. So when she came out with her own eyeshadows in collaboration with Colourpop (again) I knew I had to get them! So without a second thought they went straight to my WishList. Colourpop are famous for the amazing cream to powder eyeshadows and the colors in this quad are so so so beautiful! Perfect lid shades (in my opinion).

3. Color Studio Professional - Color Play Lipsticks:

          Color Studio recently launched another line of lipsticks called Color Play which have a velvet matte finish. The color selection is really beautiful in the collection and I am all set to give them a try. I'm hoping to find a good Nude Lipstick in this line for myself. So fingers crossed for that. If you have tried them already and love a shade, let me know so that I can give it a try!

4. Essence Long Lasting Lip Liners:

          I didn't really use a lip liner when I started with makeup but I have been lately using them prior to lipstick and they really make the application precise and last longer too. I have also been enjoying filling in my lips with a lip liner and then topping it with a nude lip gloss. So I have decided to give Essence a try since I also saw Kathleen (yes, again) mention that she really likes the formula of these. I've been wanting a lip liner to use in conjunction with my pink lipsticks so hopefully i'll give these a try.

5. Zoeva - Cocoa Blend Eyeshadow Palette:

          This is a repeat from December WishList because, can you tell? I really really want it! I'm hooked to the color theme and the shades included in this palette! Also the shades are compared to that of Urban Decay Eyeshadows by some whereas the prices for it is less than that of Urban Decay eyeshadows. Read my WishList for December to know more about this palette.

Hopefully I'll be able to get them all because after this I'm going to go on a self-imposed ban for some months (no cosmetics purchases) and start using and testing what I have accumulated so far. Also I hope I follow this ban!

Let me know which products you have your eyes on and if you have tried and own any of the above mentioned products. As I'll start reviewing more products from all the hauls, let me know if you want me to review any product first and I'd love to oblige. You can see all my hauls here.

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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October Favorites!

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Just two months to 2015 -let that sink in! Just two months! Where did the time go?
As we start with the dry and cool November, it's time to share my favorites from October. I did not get to play with makeup so much except for when I did the Halloween Looks! I was the Half Skull, The Thirsty Vampire and Stitched Up Insanity. After all the crazy Halloween Makeup I had to give my skin the much needed care and rest.
To try to keep it minimal, here's what I used the most and loved!

1. ColourPop Super Shock Shadow - Fairfax

          Colour Pop eyeshadows have a texture of their own, wet and mousse-y to touch but has a powdery finish. Fairfax is a dark dark dark brown. It's described as a black brown on the website. I have been using it as a smudged eyeliner at the top lash line and it looks so cool! That is mostly what I did every time I wore makeup in October.

2. Nivea Body Lotion - Sensual Musk
          The only time I use lotions for my body is in Autumn and Winter. I bought this back in July solely for its fragrance. I love love how it smells, I'm into musky fragrances. This not only smells good but kept my skin hydrated without feeling greasy -and that's all I want from a moisturizer, hydrating without being greasy. I have used it all through October and keeping it near throughout Autumn and Winter.

3. Amarante - One Last Time
          I first came across this in a Kathleen Light's video and the music just stuck to my mind. There was something so soothing about it. When I finally found it on soundcloud, that's all I listened to. Amarante has such a beautiful variety of songs and there is some depth to each one of em -their lyrics and the music. This one in particular is my favorite!! I can't stop listening to it!! You must listen to it here and tell me if you liked it.

4. L'oreal Paris Hydra-Total 5 Cream
          I use this religiously every night in Fall and Winter. In Summer, I use it on alternate days. I also like to use this under my foundation. This hydrates my skin so well without leaving it greasy. This gets rid of all the dry patches and leave my skin feeling soft, supple and hydrated. I'll do a full review on this for sure!

5. Kryolan Cake Eyeliner - Black
          I used this a lot for my Halloween looks (see them here) and did all my winged eyeliners with it. I found it so easy to use. just a little water to make it creamy and it glides on so smoothly. I was able to create some really precise winged lines with this amazing product!

6. Real Techniques - Miracle Complexion Sponge
          This has to be my favorite for every month because this is what I use mostly for my foundation and blending the concealers! It blends so flawlessly giving that airbrushed look to the skin! It definitely is a steal for its price and the closest possible dupe for Beauty Blender. In fact according to Kathleen Lights and Jaclyn Hill, it performs exactly like the Beauty Blender! It's a staple in my makeup kit!

I wanted to do dome Fall looks but after the Halloween makeup my skin just couldn't take more makeup so I'll definitely do a Fall makeup look this month. Let me know if you want to see any specific makeup look, I am not a makeup artist but will try my best (:

Let me know what were your favorites for the month of October? You know I love hearing from you guys <3

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

Lipsticks for Fall 2015

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Although it's hot outside where I live but I have been reading a lot of Fall related posts recently. So I decided to look up lipsticks perfect for this Fall/Autumn. After searching and researching, looking at swatches, reviews and comparing them I settled on these five lipstick I feel are perfect for Fall this year specially keeping in mind the Pantone Color of the Year 2015 "Marsala". Fall, I feel, is the perfect time to incorporate Marsala in our beauty and wardrobe. 

So let me just share the Lipsticks I feel are perfect for this Fall and definitely a nice way to get me out of my comfort zone of nudes and corals.

1. Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Glam Plum Fulham:

          Glam Plum Fulham is such a pretty berry color that suits all skin tones and look incredibly beautiful specially in Autumn. I feel a good berry lipstick is a staple for Fall and Rimmel Glam Plum Fulham is exactly that.

Rimmel Glam Plum Fullham Arm Swatch

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Rimmel Glam Plum Fullham Lip Swatch

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2. YSL Rouge Volupte Shine - Fuchsia In Grunge No. 35: 

          Looks like a dirty plum in the bullet but YSL Fuchsia In Grunge is more of a mavey pink with plum undertones. Rouge Volupte Shine is always a treat for the lips - so smooth and hydrating! Perfect for Fall when our lips tend to dry. Like all the Rouge Volupte Shine lipsticks, it has a glossy finish and is sheer on the first application. This one in particular also has very subtle sparkle that doesn't look chunky or patchy at all, they aren't very noticeable anyway. The perfect for Fall for its plum undertones and perfect for people who like to keep it nice and subtle in Fall or don't want a very in-your-face plum color.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine - Fuchsia In Grunge

Arm Swatch

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YSL Rouge Volupte Shine - Fuchsia In Grunge

Lip Swatch

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3. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick - Bond Girl :

          I always try to say the names of Charlotte Tilbury's products in her accent; her accent is beautiful! This lipstick is a beautiful warm toned berry color with brown undertones and has a semi-matte finish but very comfortable on the lips. Appears a dark brownish berry on fair skinned gals but a very pretty nude berry color on dark skinned beauties! If you're ready to splurge then Charlotte Tilbury's Bond Girl is the way to go for this Fall! It's a treat for Autumn, the Marsala theme and your lips.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick - Bond Girl

Lip Swatch

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4. Colour Pop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick - Avenue :

          Colour Pop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks are all the rage right now! They set down to a super matte finish and are very pigmented - all that with a very small price tag! They've been a hit as soon as they came out. Out of all the shades (which they have a lot of, even blues and greens) I found Avenue to be perfect for this Fall and the Marsala theme. It's an almost muted medium-dark burgundy with cool undertones, although it is described as a "deep yellow red". It'll look beautiful in the Fall for it's pretty burgundy color.

Colour Pop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick - Avenue

Arm Swatch

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Colour Pop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick - Avenue

Lip Swatch

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5. Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Mattes - Divine Wine :

          Maybelline is one of my favourite brand for lipsticks, they have the best formula for lipsticks in my opinion. Their creamy mattes are well, creamy mattes. Their matte but not super matte, more like a satin finish and are creamy and comfortable on the lips.

Divine Wine is a deep dark burgundy with warm reddish-brown undertones -perfect for Fall and the Marsala theme. It's the perfect Burgundy for this Fall without being vampy. This with thick voluminous lashes and deep-peachy cheeks and you're good to go - fresh and perfect for the Autumn!

Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Mattes - Divine Wine

Arm Swatch

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Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Mattes - Divine Wine

Lip Swatch

(www.temptalia.com)

Although it's still very much summer where I live, I couldn't help but get all excited for Fall with the amount of Autumn related trends I've been looking up, after all Fall and Spring are my favorite seasons! I hope this post helped you decide on your favorite lipstick for the coming season. Let me know what's your favorite from my selection and your own favorite too. Any must-have lipstick for you lovelies for Autumn? Well then be sure to share with me down below!

Oh and let me know what to name the category for all such related posts? Um 'Beauty & Fashion Trends' or something else? Well, let me know!

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao! 

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