Weisberger Shoebox

Count on me to buy anything that comes in a shoe box. I almost bought a set of Sex and the City dvds coz they came in a cute black/pink shoebox, even though I already had all the dvds. Come to think of it, I will sell mine on Ebay and buy the shoebox. It will save storage space too, no? Ya, that's what I'll tell hubby.

This is Weiberger Shoe : Box Set from Flipkart, which I ordered a few days back. It reached me in 4 days. Very well-packed (although annoying when unwrapping it, I must admit) I LOVE Flipkart. The books always look so new, unlike those from bookstores :\

I didn't really want to read the books. Reading The Devil Wears Prada after I'd already seen the movie seems like a waste of time, and on top of that the others are so-so I heard? Whatever, back to the shoe box. How cute! *squeal* I had to have it! I thought it was going to be big enough to fit a pair of my own shoes, but nah...it's too small- 51/2 X 8 inches. Kids' shoes maybe.

Lakme Fantasy Collection Cheek Artist Kiss Of A Rose

Two shades of Cheek Artist were launched with the Lakme Fantasy Collection ~ Peach Blush & Kiss Of A Rose. I wanted both of them from the start. They are a set. They belong together. On my dresser too.

Kiss Of A Rose is a dusty rose shade which, on me, is a MCBB blush. Arre, baba, My Cheeks But Better. So natural it looks, just like after jogging effect. I toh thought it would look so dark on me, but it doesn't, thanks God.

Sorry, I guess Butterfly is rubbing off on me. I am currently reading The Diary of A Social Butterfly by Moni Mohsin. Have you read it? She's freakin' hilarious!

Okay, seriously now, I like this blush a lot. It looks really natural and goes with everything. It is matte and has no shimmer (which Peach Blush has.) Blends like a dream, and stays put for hours. It would suit most skin tones as well.

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick Pink Please

Maybelline Pink Please, please come to me.

That was me a year ago. This popular shade was not launched here in India, and not even in Malaysia last I checked. I guess it's sold only in the US. 

So, Amynaree sent this to me.Thank you girly! :)

The MAC Lipstick Goes To.....

Here are the finalists of  Solve A Riddle & Win A MAC Lipstick Contest:

1. Adaa
2. MadOverMakeup
3. Preethi Nair
4. Adorable on your vanity
5. Calicoaster
6. Poohkie
7. Peachesandblush
8. Jan
9. Witoxicity
10. Riti

and the winner is....

MadOverMakeup!

Congrats! :)

Sorry to the others :(. Thank you for taking part in the contest, and for wracking your brains & getting it right. Better luck next time.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Lakme Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer - Look & Review

I did a look with the Lakme Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer from the Fantasy Collection. I used only that on my cheeks and no blush. 

*Please note that I applied more so that the shade would show on camera.

How to apply: Because it's shimmery, I didn't want to use a dense brush, so I use a small stippling brush/ Duo fibre (Sigma F55). I swirled the brush all over the bronzer and applied it on my cheekbones, nose, chin, jawline,temples and collarbone.

Elle 18 Color Bombs Review & Swatches

Elle 18 Color Bombs caused quite a stir when they were launched. It's like people went crazy or something. The press release post about the products is the most popular post in this blog and till now it still gets a lot of of hits every single day. I got comments & emails with questions and more questions from people asking:  where to buy them?, how's the quality? Some even thought I'm a manufacturer and asked: "May I know wholesale price of all the products?" and "Can you send them to France?" =D

Now I have the some of the products, and will be doing mini reviews on all of them. I hope they'll answer some of your questions.

About Elle 18 Color Bombs 

This exciting and funky range of color cosmetics has been designed for young trendy girls. The range designed in cool shapes has explosively vibrant colors for lips, nails and eyes. The products are packed with the goodness of Cocoa butter, Jojoba Oil, Rose Water and Almonds.

Riddle Answer!

"Rubies & pearls adorn me,

Oh, how I love my reflection,

There's me, there's me....there's me!

Clickety click...here I go,

Hope you're ready for the show."

Did you solve the riddle? No more suspense. Find out now!

This is the most fun contest ever! It made me laugh till I cried. Some named products that I have never heard of haha...but I really appreciate that you all gave it a shot (Click here to see all the answers)

57 answers and only 10 solved the riddle. Wow, 10! I was worried nobody will get it and I would have to chuck my riddle.

LOTD ~ Big Bow, Bright Lips & My Bedroom Wall

Just some pics of my Look Of The Day. 

Illamasqua Toxic Nature Collection Product Photos & Swatches

Illamasqua Toxic Nature for Spring/Summer 2011

Unpredictable, uncharted and unnatural, Illamasqua unleashes Toxic Nature for Spring/Summer 2011, a colour collection born from a visionary concept of nature fighting back against the genetically modified society that plunders it. Illamasqua has created the Toxic Nature collection through a palette of lurid shades, corrupted hues and glistening muted tones that offer intoxicating versions of their original selves.

“Having an artist background highly influenced this collection. The medium of paint when it is in various states [mixed on a palette, on a canvas, the colours mutating when you wash your brushes] inspired the product colours of Toxic Nature. Blends, washes, dabs, drips, daubs and splashes of colour are evident in the imagery of the collection.” Alex Box, Illamasqua Creative Director.

Like nature itself, it’s not all sweetness and light. Shades of mint, mushroom, plum, orange and rose are distorted with rich textures and pops of acid-infused brightness that command attention and draw you in…

• Nail Vanish (£13.50) ~ Bacterium & Gamma
• Sheer Lipgloss (£13.00) ~ Torture
• Cream Pigment (£17.00) ~ Hollow, Dab, Mould
• Artist's  palette for mixing and matching the Cream Pigments 

Lakme Cheek Artist Peach Blush Review, FOTD & How To Apply It

I've been using nothing but Lakme Cheek Artist Peach Blush for the past 1 week, and the verdict is in. 

I have used a blush like this a while back, No7 Blush Tint Cream Blush, which I adored. So this brings back good memories (of the blush and shopping at Boots in London)

Lakme Fantasy Collection Fantasy Shimmer Liner Review, Swatches. EOTD

About Fantasy Shimmer Liner:

Steal the secret to those twinkling eyes with a gel based liner infused with micro-fine glitter particles. This rich sparkle liner lets you line, layer or blend without smudging or spreading.

Available in 8 colors: 

Glimmer Blue, Mystic Mauve, Moonshine Topcoat, Astral Green, Indigo Star, Pink Crystal, Bronze Melt, Midnight Moon.

I will be reviewing Midnight Moon & Bronze Melt.

• Midnight Moon ~ Black with silver shimmer
• Bronze Melt ~ Sparkly Bronze

Urban Decay Brow Box Honey Pot Review & Swatches

Let's take a break from all the fantasy, shall we? I badly needed it! :)

Urban Decay Brow Box is my new favorite toy. I am hearting this little thing. It is like a treasure box. It's got everything your eyebrows need.

It comes with 2 shades of brow powders- light brown & a dark beige, clear wax, teeny tiny tweezers, and a teeny tiny angled brush.

Shades available:

Brown Sugar- Dark

Beige Betty - Medium

Gingersnap - Auburn

I got Honey Pot- Blonde. I almost went for Beige Betty-Medium, but I'm glad I didn't coz it would have been too dark for me.

You push the bottom drawer (which is attached to a spring inside) to release the wax. So cute!  

Lakme Fantasy Collection Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick Astral Blue & Glimmer Green Review, Swatches+ EOTDs

What is Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick?

Let your eyes share magical moments with light beams. Creamy color pencils laced with super fine glitter, reflect light and bring a mesmerizing sparkle to your eyes. Edge, smudge, line, shadow, color or blend. Keep the mystery alive.

Available in 4 shades:

• Astral Blue
• Starry Night
• Glimmer Green
• Moon Beam