Update On My Name Necklace

Just a quick one to show you how my My Name Necklace looks now (after about 2 months.) Previous post HERE

I was going to wear it last weekend, but was extremely disappointed to see that it's TARNISHED! 

I haven't even worn it much. Maybe two whole days. I also didn't spritz perfume on the necklace or stored it with other jewelries either. I hung it on my table mirror.

=\ WASTE. OF. MONEY. I have cheaper silver jewelry that haven't yet tarnished even though I store them carelessly.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Inglot Oil Blotting Sheets: Overpriced?

I wanted oil blotting sheets, since summer is here and my face gets very oily. So I was in The Body Shop and saw the Tea Tree Oil Blotting Facial Tissues and thought Rs.395 (or 345?) is a rip-off, especially since I don't like the smell of tea tree oil very much.

Then I bought the Inglot Oil Blotting Sheets for Rs.560 :O. I know, I know, don't judge me. I regret it already. Let's have a look at the whole package anyways.

You push at the back so the sheet will stick to the glue part....

Favorite Red Lipsticks

Red Lipsticks are confidence boosters. That I believe. But some go as far as to say that women who wear red lipsticks have better careers and success. Really?! I don't think so.

I'm somebody who used to have a red wallet because according to Feng Shui, red wallets attract money. I was in college and always broke, so I thought it was the best piece of information I'd ever heard and I believed in it until...I couldn't afford a bread pakora from the college canteen. Of course I didn't have enough money to begin with and I always had expensive taste, but still.

Anyways, here are my Favorite Red Lipsticks:

• Colorbar Velvet Matte Hot Hot Hot ~ So HOT!
• Revlon Colorburst True Red ~ Really a true red. Finish is awesome, but I don't like how wide the tip is. Not very easy to apply with.
• Make Up For Ever Moulin Rouge ~ The most pigmented of them all
• MAC Heartless (Venomous Villains Evil Queen) ~ I'm so glad I got this. It's superfabulous! Swatch below.
• Shu Uemura RD 165S ~ This has silver shimmer, and I heart it coz it makes my teeth look really white.
• MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Lauper ~ I realized this isn't really red, but it belongs in the family.
• The Balm Read My Lips Wanted ~ Has a pink undertone 

Benefit Posietint

Benefit Posietint has been on my wishlist since it was launched. It looked so pweety and reminds me of a nursery rhyme- "Ring a ring of Roses, A pocket full of Posies", except I used to say 'poses' instead of 'posies' as a kid, if I remember correctly. Honestly I got the nursery rhymes mixed up here and almost wrote "Rosie Posie Pudding and Pie."  Okay, I'm confused again, so let's move on....

Described as a poppy-pink, it can be used lip & cheek stain. The first thing I noticed is it's not drying at all. on my lips, although it dries to a matte finish, it doesn't make them feel parched.

It's easy to blend on my cheeks and looks very natural. The color is buildable though- the more you dot on, the more intense the color.

Lipstick Tag

I was tagged by Anju to do this, and thought it's a really fun tag and I LOVE lipsticks so...

1. When you were a child, did you use your mother's lipsticks?
Of course! :) And my aunts' too. I would sit in front of the mirror and do Annie Lennox's 'Why'.
How many times do I have to try to tell you *apply lipstick*.... Why don't you ever learn to keep your big mouth shut *pout*


My unforgettable lipstick experience: In the 6th grade my blue (but colorless) lip balm stick was "confiscated" by the seniors. They always do these weekly checks to feel superior or something. You know, all girls school- 'no cute boys to look at during lunch time, so let's snoop around instead.' My mother had bought it for me and it was beautiful- light blue glossy tube & the stick was also light blue, it looked like a lipstick. It was practically brand new when they found it in my school bag and made a big deal about it. It's COLORLESS!!! We had a temporary class teacher (whom most people think is the most arrogant person ever, btw) and boy did she gave me a damn hard time about it! I didn't get it back. I think she kept it & used it herself! I didn't tell my mother about it. Funny thing is, the teacher is a colleague of my mother's now. They are good friends. I haven't met her again yet, but I know exactly how to deal with her when I do. I will make sure that it's one hell of a full circle.

2. How old were you when you bought your first lipstick?
19, I think. It was a matte lipstick in a dusty rose shade. Forgot the brand, but it looked like the L'Oreal lipstick packaging- dull gold, square tube.

3. Pink or red lipstick?
Pink is for femininity, and red is for passion. Gotta have both.

4. The most expensive lipstick you have ever bought?
Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick- Rs.2200

5. And the cheapest?
A tiny lipstick I bought for my mother was Rs.5, that's the first time. For myself, it would have to be Lakme Enrich Satin- Rs.225.

6. What's the most bizarre thing you have ever done with a lipstick?
Apply it on a bf ;p. Whaat? He let me haha. Shh...I hope my hubby won't read this! :O

7. If you had to recommend a lipstick, which brand would you recommend and why?
I think most brands hardly go wrong with lipsticks and I love too many so I can't be biased here. Bourjois, Lakme, Colorbar, MAC, ZA, IN2IT, Maybelline, Make Up For Ever, Revlon, Etude House, Lancome, Anna Sui, Shu Uemura, etc.  I like collecting lipsticks, so I want at least one lipstick from every brand.

I tag everyone in my bloglist on the right there and also the top commenters ;).
Hope you're all having a relaxing Sunday.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Inglot Pure Pigment Eye Shadow (AMC) ~ My Newfound Love

Oh-em-gee! Where was this all my life?! I just got this because I needed a good vibrant silver eyeshadow,  but little did I realize that I was going to be hooked, big time. I didn't even go buy it myself! I asked my hubby to pick it up for me after I saw it in the Inglot website. So risky, nah? But I'm happy that it's just like I imagined in my head. I must say, the swatches in the website are pretty much accurate.

Now I keep swatching it on my hand, because I'm so fascinated with it.

I got #23, a silver shade...

Comes in a transparent plastic jar, like the Inglot Lip Paints

Not Just About The Strappy Booties

I'm day-dreaming about shoes these days, coz I haven't been to a shoe store since last year, I think. For those of you who just started reading my blog and thinking wth, I've got small feet and don't find shoes especially here in India, so I don't even bother entering the shops.

My wishlist gets longer everyday. I want so many types, so many colors. Why, why isn't my husband a shoemaker???!!! And why, why isn't Jimmy Choo my father???!!!

Since I'll be shoe shopping again soon-ish I thought I'd show you the pair I bought last time. 

• Black Strappy Booties ~ Vincci. Rs.2500. I think. I've never worn these outside, but have modeled in them many times at home ;)
• Necklace ~ Big Jo's. Forgot how much exactly, I think around Rs.900
• Gold metal bag ~ Big Jo's, Rs.idontremember. Maybe 1200 or 2000, I don't know lol.

Both necklace & bag I bought, almost impulsively & desperately, during a last minute shopping for a graduation party, many years ago. Literally a few hours before the party and yes, I didn't reach the party on time and also couldn't accept a certain 'award'. Sigh! They remind me every time I look at them.

Color Block Makeup + MAC Chatterbox Lipstick

Color Blocking is all the rage now, but somehow it scares me a little bit. Mixing and matching doesn't come easily to me. I'd rather be safe in my black shoes and off-white walls. If I'm wearing yellow, I'm more likely to pick a yellow or black handbag over a red one, any given day.

It's a different story with make-up though. I didn't even think twice. I had a picture in my head and I started painting. I know I already did similar green eyes recently, but this is more green okay lol. I thought about doing blue but I don't know...too cool.

I chose to pair emerald green, peach & pink for this look. How brave am I?! ;). In the pic above I didn't line my waterline, which I think looks better in this type of look. But then I felt naked in a few minutes, and decide to line it anyways.

Accessorize Haul

I hauled some Accesssorize during the weekend. Basically went to buy a cap my friend wanted, but shiny/pretty things kept looking at me. So, of course, had to go over and say 'hello'. One thing lead to another and the next thing I knew, they were right next to my bed the next morning.

Butterfly Rope Necklace, Rs.895

I like that it's so long. I'd wear it as a bracelet, belt and hairband too. So worth it!

MAC Painterly Paint Pot Review & Swatches

What it is:

A highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids. Cream-based, can be mixed with M·A·C shadows and liners.

Mac Painterly Paint Pot

Revlon For Luca Luca At New York Fashion Week ~ How To Get The Look

Revlon's global Artist Director, Gucci Westman, creates a fresh modern look for Luca Luca Fall 2012 Collection at New York Fashion Week. He paired a contoured eye with a strong lip, bringing forth the designer's vision of a forest fairytale filled with lush orange and okra hues.

"The look is about a fresh modern girl on an adventure." says Westman. "She's refined yet modern. I created an eye which is contoured but not overly done so the attention is focused on the bright, striking lip."

Revlon Products Used:

Eyes:

• Revlon Colorstay 12Hour Eyeshadow in Copper Spice, Rs.650
• Revlon Eyeliner Pencil in Toast, Rs.265
• Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black, Rs.550
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara, Rs.470

Lips:

• Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Crimson, Rs.580
• Revlon Matte Lipstick in Fabulous Fig, Rs.500

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.