New! Sigma "The Cities" Brush Collection

What's your favorite city? London, Paris, Tokyo or New York? My dream destination is....Paris! I want to go there and get lost in the narrow streets (with no dog poo) and try to find my way while eating a pink-colored macaroon (and yes, I'll also be wearing a fuchsia cloche hat.] But in the case of these brush kits, my favorite is.....[to be continued]

Sigma's newest Limited Edition brush kits- The Cities - make me wish I had more money, so I can buy all the brush kits & also travel to all 3 of the cities. I think the concept is brilliant!

Here's a closer look at "The Cities" Brush Collections:

1. London ~ London's poise and elegance. The brushes come in an innovative and functional travel-size container that turns into two brush holders to keep you stylish and organized on the go. Price: $89

Bridal Nails With Rhinestones [Bridal Series]

This is one of the easiest DIY bridal nail arts. Quick to do and not at all OTT. I did them on my friend who got married, so I thought I'd put up the pics. 

Products used:

• Colorbar Nail Lacquer Ivory (shown here)
• Colorbar Nail Lacquer Clear Top Coat
• Nail Art Rhinestones I bought from Ebay a while back.

Artistic Eye Makeup Contest: Win Too Faced Natural Eye Palette!

Hey Everyone,

Time for our first makeup contest ~ Indian Vanity Case Artistic Eye Makeup Contest. Create an original artistic eye look that would make my jaw drop, and maybe.....a little jealous ;)

THE PRIZE: 

The very gorgeous TOO FACED NATURAL EYE PALETTE, worth Rs.3000 = $61 (It costs a lot less than that but I ordered it online, so massive shipping charges) and it's brand new in box. Only ONE person will WIN it!

Here's a closer look at it:

Bourjois Fast & Perfect Mascara With Rotating Brush Review

I remember seeing a rotating hairbrush in one of those tv commercials (Telebrands?). It roll and rolls and makes hair look super sleek. I used to get so tempted to buy it before I got my hair permanently straightened. This mascara reminds me of that hairbrush, which I hear isn't great.

Getting back to topic, it's time to tell you what I think about Bourjois Volume Fast & Perfect Mascara with the much-talked-about rotating brush, which rotates 360° and claims to coat lashes from root to tip with no overloading & give false lash volume effect in 30 seconds.

See how the length of the wand handle is slightly longer than mascara tube? The packaging is quite solid (read: heavier than other mascaras)

ARE YOU READY?!!!

Details coming to you shortly! :)

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

New Eyeshadow Palettes, New Wishlist

All I want for Christmas are these eyeshadow palettes. But not the last one!

• Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eye Enhancing Universal Looks Holiday 2011, $11: Oh-My-Gosh! Tell me you don't want that lacy Naked palette with the little bow. Tell me you don't want the Smoky palette with the bling. Tell me you don't want ALL OF THEM! 

Bourjois 10 Days Nail Enamel Review

Bourjois 10 Jours Days: Anti-Choc, No Chips for 10 days! Really?!!! Let's find out!

Claims:

BOURJOIS' FIRST NAIL ENAMEL THAT LASTS FOR UP TO 10 DAYS** WITH TOUCH UP'S THANKS TO ITS UNIQUE FORMULA AND BRUSH! Painting your nails is now hassle-free! The 10 DAYS nail enamel contains a chip resistant pro-silicium formula and a precise angled touch-up brush for a flawless chip-free manicure with a quick and easy application. The pro-silicium formula acts as a protective barrier to protect nails from chipping and makes them 2x as strong. The brush has been specially designed for a 2-way use. Wide and angled, it perfectly adapts to the nail shape, for an even application from the very first stroke. Its slanted tip allows you to touch up with ease leaving no marks or chips.

Available in 12 shades from natural tones to classical reds and fashion trendy bright colours!

I got shade #19, a fuchsia color with purple undertones. Purple is hard to capture on camera so in these pics it's almost non-existent. But it's there. 

Bridal Makeup Products On A Budget (Bridal Series 2011)

Welcome to the Bridal Series 2011! I will be doing a few posts on bridal makeup products and such....and there might be a surprise at the end of the series *wink* Now now don't get any ideas in your head, I don't even know what it is myself haha.

I told you my childhood friend got married, right? I had to buy some makeup products for her last month, but since she is not a makeup junkie, she wanted to keep it simple with just the bare necessities.

About The Bride & Wedding:

• Type ~ Christian wedding (means minimal/day makeup)
• Theme ~ Red & Gold
• Bride's Gown Color ~ Ivory

So, here are all the products I got for her:

Face:

• Primer ~ Inglot Under Makeup Base. Used as a foundation primer as well as eyeshadow primer.
• Foundation ~ Colorbar Triple Act Compact. This is a 3-in-1 product with a concealer, foundation & compact. It is awesome! Everyone liked it!
• Concealer ~ Colorbar Full Cover Concealer
• Powder ~  Maybelline Whitestay UV Compact in Natural for whole face Fawn for contouring. 

Did You Guess Right?

[Sorry for being late with this. Our Airtel modem just conked out today....for the 2nd time grr. Got a temporary connection for now.] 

Thanks to everyone who played the Guessing Game. I didn't think so many people would be enthu about it, that's what made it a lot more fun. It's now time for me to disclose how much I paid for my booties! Is yours the winning number? Wow it's like a lottery :) 

65 Guesses:

Majority ~ Rs.2000

Funniest ~ Under Rs.500 (Whaaat?! I wish!)

Wowza! ~ Rs.6000-8000, Rs.7000 (I wish! ;p)

*Right price ~ Rs.950 (about $19.00)

Nobody guessed that exactly, so I decided to go for the amount closest to 950- which is 990.

Smitha guessed Rs.990, so she wins this contest. CONGRATS! You have an entry to my next Giveaway. I can't help thinking, "Why? Why didn't she just guess 950 instead of 990???!!" coz I wanted someone to hit the bull's eye so badly! =D

By the way, I bought them from my hometown- Shillong. 

Original price - Rs.1200-1300

I bargained - Rs.500 (Rule when haggling: Always cut the price in half)

I gradually took it up to Rs.800, but SA stuck to Rs.990, but in the end agreed to 950.

I would have paid upto Rs.2500 for them but still, I like to win when bargaining. Don't we all? 

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Studded Suede Booties: Guess The Price!

Let's play a Guessing Game! I show you my new pair of nude suede booties with gold studs, and you guess how much I paid for them.

I bought them recently. I bargained, SA stuck to his price, I left store hoping he'll budge and call me to come back (an age old tactic), he DIDN'T (basta....!), I went back in a few minutes to take the shoes and pay his price.

Me: Khush? (Happy?)

SA:  Haan, bahut khush *grins* (Yes, very happy)

Oh he knew he had all the power and that I was gonna go back for them anyways. Actually, I knew it too haha! Damn these small feet!

If you guess right:

You will automatically be entered in my next GIVEAWAY (non-sponsored)

RESULTS on Monday.

For now, how much??? :)

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Physicians Formula Cashmere Wear Ultra-Smoothing Bronzer

I don't know whether it was the cashmere design or the tassel that called out my name. I hear a bell ringing every time I look at that tassel. Ting....ting....ting.... C'mon, tell me you're not imagining pulling it! And shh... listen.....

DESCRIPTION:

Ultra-luxurious powder with the classic look and feel of cashmere leaves skin feeling smooth, soft and nourished. Pearlescent bronze and gold are delicately woven together to deliver a rich, warm glow.

Skin radiates with a youthful bronze glow that lasts all day. Hypoallergenic. Fragrance free. Oil-free. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist approved.

Available in 2 shades: Light Bronzer & Bronzer (darker shade)

At Bourjois Event, New Launches & Haul

I told you about the Bourjois event the other day, and I did make it. It was a quick one, but I came home with new Bourjois products I have been wanting to try, so I was pretty psyched when I left.

I met Zahra, Bourjois' makeup artist, but the meeting lasted only for a few minutes because she wasn't feeling well and was jet-lagged. Hence, no photo of her.

Must-have Bourjois products according to her: Mascara, Eyeliners & Blush.

Enjoy the photos!

Outfit: Sorry, couldn't click properly. It was awkward with people staring and all. I just wore a casual black & off-white bandage dress and a black quarter-sleeve silk blazer. The blazer has a bow clasp there, but it keeps unclasping on its own. Must-fix-that. Black Vincci shoes, black little Accessorize bag.

Bourjois Volume Fast & Perfect Mascara

Lakme Nine To Five Kohl Ultimate Review

Q:  What is soft & very black like a kajal, but:

• is easier to use precisely,
• looks like eyeshadow when smudged,
• is waterproof,
• never gives raccoon eyes?

A:   "Lakme Kohl Ultimate", baby!

About Lakme Kohl Ultimate:

The Kohl Ultimate is a kohl, smudger and sharpener all in one stick. You can create the smoky look with ease by using the smudge tip to smudge the kohl line outwards!

Claims:

-  3-in-1 smooth kohl stick with smudger and sharpener

-  Moisturizing ceramides will smooth and soften the eye skin (Wth does that even mean? lol)

-  Smudge-proof and water-resistant

-  Ensures 8 hours of great looking eyes

-  Dermatologist approved

I heart Kohl Ultimate! It's does what it claims, I like the way it's packaged (very classy....and fun, like a toy), it is so soft & gentle on my eyes, it lasts all day- though you may need to reapply on the waterline.

Pro #1 ~ Somehow, when I wear this, my sensitive eyes, which are prone to redness, don't get red so easily. Maybe the Moisturising Ceramides prevent my eyes from drying.

Con #1 ~ The sharpener is quite tight and doesn't sharpen the pencil very neatly (refer to pic above), thought it didn't break the tip or anything like that.

About the smudge tip: It is a cool addition. It's made of rubber and has it's very own transparent cap. How it's shaped was well thought of, because I can hold it at any angle and it'll never feel uncomfortable or awkward while smudging.