April 28, 2011

Review: NYX Lipstick

Before I start this review, I think it's important for you to know that I don't wear lipsticks. Nope. I am not a lipstick lover. In fact, I hate anything on my lips other than a light balm. Anything that might make my hair stick to my lips or leave my lips dry or might taste funny will definitely not stay in my makeup bag for long. But lo and behold because I have found a lipstick that made me change my mind.
NYX Lipstick 644 - Spell Bound
I came across NYX cosmetics randomly one day while I was shopping at ULTA. I don't even remember why I started going through their lipsticks, but i'm glad I did because it is by far the best lipstick i've tried. I say best because not only is the quality amazingly smooth, nondrying, long lasting, but it is also super cheap!! Of course you can get the same quality for $30 something, but why would you want to spend that kind of money when you can get NYX lipsticks for only $3.99!!!! Seriously, $3.99 for a fabulous lipstick is AMAZING. Trust me. The packaging is simple yet I love how they show you the color at the bottom so you don't always have to open the lipstick to know what color it is!! The lipstick itself comes off smooth on your lips and has a great staying power with no after taste in your mouth. It doesn't smell like anything which is a plus for me because I hate weird tasting lipsticks. The color payoff is awesome. I would definitely recommend you go out and try one of their wide range of colors.

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April 24, 2011

Mothers Day Lovin' from BH Cosmetics

I have been eyeing these eyeshadow palettes for a while and as soon as I saw that they were having a Mothers Day special discount of 30%, I placed my order. I am talking about none other than the very popular BH Cosmetics eyeshadow palettes. I won't do a review yet because I have not had the chance to use their products, but i've heard great reviews. Once I get my products, i'll be sure to share my thoughts and feelings with you all. Meanwhile, check out their website: http://www.bhcosmetics.com/

While we are on the topic of eyeshadows. Here is a look that is easy to do and could be worn for a party or a wedding:


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April 13, 2011

DIY Masks

During my recent travel I learned how women in other countries are not always able to spend money on skin care products. However, they still take care of their skin with homemade masks and potions. How exciting!!! So, after some research I would like to introduce you to some powerful skincare that is most likely already stored in your vault aka your kitchen!!! This is a great way to not only save money, but also be green since you won’t be wasting your food or wasting through packaging.
Egg yolk -- Egg yolks are high in vitamin A, a common ingredient in acne-fighting products. Spread on face and neck and leave on skin for 30 minutes. Wash with cool water.
Egg white -- Beat egg white until frothy and spread on face. Wait until it dries and rinse off with warm water. You will instantly feel a lifting effect because of the protein in egg whites.
Grapes – Full of very powerful antioxidants, called polyphenols, which helps against aging. Cut one grape in half and rub lightly all over face.
Banana -- Bananas are one of the most nourishing fruits available because they contain magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, iodine, folic acid, and vitamins A, B, and E. Mash one banana and spread onto face. Wash off after 15 to 30 minutes with water.
Plain yogurt -- Yogurt contains alpha-hydroxy acids, including lactic acid, which is commonly used to help reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles. It's also rich in B-complex vitamins, including B-5, or panthothenic acid, which is commonly used to promote skin healing. Apply on face and wash off after 15 to 20 minutes.
Milk -- Like yogurt, milk contains lactic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid. Swab on face with cotton ball, leave on until your skin feels tight. Rinse off with warm water. Your skin will feel baby-soft afterwards.
Honey -- A humectant, honey, attracts and retains moisture, so it's great for anyone who has dry skin. Use a cloth damp with warm water and pat skin to open pores. Smear honey onto skin and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Wash off with warm water, then pat skin with a cloth dampened in cold water to close pores. Instant facial!
Olive oil -- Olive oil is a source of squalene, a natural moisturizer used in a lot of skincare. Natural antioxidants found in olive oil include A and E vitamins, as well as some polyphenols. Dab on lips at bedtime if chapped or leave on face overnight.  
Avocado -- The fruit is rich in vitamins, A, C, E, iron, potassium, niacin, and pantothenic acid. Mash avocado, then leave on skin for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water.
Baking soda – This can be used as an exfoliant for face by adding to your regular facial cleanser or body wash. It also helps neutralize skin's pH.
Hope that helps!! Feel free to share any diy skincare secrets with me and don't forget to follow my blog!! xoxo

April 12, 2011

Jewels of the sun

My apologies for not updating this past month!! I was out of the country with very little internet access, but now that I’m back and over my jetlag… I will try my best to update my blog!
For starters, here are some awesome Indo/Pak jewelry designs that I would like to share since I bought lots of jewelry during my trip. Hope you enjoy how gawgeous these designs are:



As we all know, gold is horribly expensive … especially when you are working with 22-24k gold. Lordhavemercy! I was in shock when I realized how expensive. You can probably put a kid through college!! However, I was like a kid in a candy store. Could hardly keep my hands off and who knew I liked jewelry so much!?!? I wonder what kind of designs other girls like since what I liked was very different than what my mother or auntys liked. Hmmmmm


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