Illamasqua Sophie-I Collection & Technique: Video Tutorial

Illamasqua works very closely with the Sophie Lancaster Foundation and the latest collaboration with them has produced the Sophie-I Collection and Technique, now developed further with a look by Creative Director Alex Box.

About Sophie Lancaster: Sophie Lancaster was beaten to death, in 2007, for dressing different (Gothic). Sophie sustained brutal beatings while trying to protect & cradling her boyfriend, who was knocked unconscious. You can read more about the heartbreaking story here

Why My Lashes Grew Longer

My eyelashes grew a tad longer! That much. Okay, I know it may not look like a big deal to some, but for me it's something. I want to say a tad thicker too, but I don't want you to loff.

I started noticing it last month. I'd apply a mascara and think, "It never made them this long before, how come?"

It was kind of easy for me to narrow down the products that may have caused it coz I was stuck in a rut when it came to everyday makeup, I'd use the same stuff every single day.

Look With Revlon Ruby Colorburst Lipstick

In my quest to find a deeper red lipppie, I found 2 & one of them is Revlon Colorburst Ruby [The other one is AWESOME! Will show you soon!] 

If you're thinking of getting a red lippie- for Valentine's Day maybe- do check out Ruby coz it is gorgeous!

Lakmé Absolute Products Sneak Peek

I thought I'll let you have a lookie at some products from the highly anticipated Lakmé Absolute Collection.

Here's what I got:

•  Lakme Absolute White Intense Skin Cover. Rs.575 : Review coming in the next few days.
•  Lakme Absolute Mattreal Skin Natural Mousse, Rs.467 : Will review this too in a week or so.
•  Lakme Absolute Moon-Lit Highlighter, Rs.510 : Lovely design. Will show you if it looks as lovely on the face.
•  Lakme Absolute Matte Lipstick, Rs.318 : I got Grape Blossom. Swatches coming soon.
•  Lakme Absolute Plump & Shine 3D Glosses, Rs.375 : Review here
• Lakme Absolute Fast & Fabulous Nail, Rs.175 :  Not shown, Review here

Prices may differ coz I got a discount on them from Lifestyle.

Lakmé Absolute Plump & Shine 3D Glosses Review & Swatches

"The secret to that juicy pout unravels. This revolutionary 3D lip gloss contains Marine Collagen and high shine pigments to keep lips plump and hydrated all day long." ~ Lakmé

I got 2 shades to try out: 

• Berryshine ~ A peach with gold shimmer. This is the most attractive out of all the shades in this range. I really love how it looks in the tube! I'd pick it over Nars Orgasm  Lip Gloss, any given day.
• Candyshine ~ Candy pink with gold & purple shimmer.

These lip glosses look so pretty & tempting in the packaging- especially Berryshine. 

Maybelline BB Cream Now In India

This will make all those who've  been dying to get their hands on a BB Cream VERY VERY HAPPY!

Maybelline India has launched a BB Cream or  Bright Benefit Cream!

It is an 8-in-1 skin perfector. It instantly brightens, Protects with SPF 21/PA+++, Evens tone, Hydrates, Conceals, Smoothes, Mattifies & Freshens.

This instant skin perfecting cream comes in a compact, travel-friendly 18 ml squeeze tube and is available in 3 unique earth shades – Nude, Radiance and Natural.

Price: Rs.199 (Woohoo!)

My thoughts on BB Creams  HERE

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Lipsticks That Don't Exist

For a while now I have been searching for some lipsticks. I google & google... look at hundreds of swatches and....

I'm furious to find out: They. Don't. Exist.

Grrr.

Let's blame Photoshop.

Yes, I could try to create them by mixing different....I don't even have time to complete that sentence.

So below are those lipsticks:

• This Rich Plum: This is supposed to be Maybelline Color Sensational Midnight Plum, but the real thing doesn't look anything like that! 

Inglot Matte Lip Pencil 28 Swatches & Photos

I picked up another one of my favorite lip products- Inglot Matte Pencils, and this time its a pink shade!

Shade 28 is a fabulous fuchsia pink with moderate purple undertones, which is prettier than Nicki Minaj's or Lady Gaga's pinks.

Neutral Everyday/Office Makeup Guide (From Unpublished Video)

Good Morning Everyone!

Hey, I never greeted you that before! I either got up very early (New Year's Resolution) or I scheduled this post last night.

So.... this was supposed to be a video which I filmed last year...in April! Actually, I edited parts of the video but every time my computer would freeze & conk out in the middle, then I went on vacation, then I bought a new laptop, then old laptop couldn't be turned on....I gave up. I have a lot of unedited videos btw >.<

A few days back, I could turn the darn thing on again! I finally transferred all important files, including this one. I decided to put screen shots so my effort wouldn't go wasted. 8 months later!

OVS Industry Tops

Italian brand- OVS Industry is my newfound love. I visited the store for the first time last month & fell in love with their casual clothes & a jacket which I'm going to buy once it's on sale. Their clothes are young & edgy.....and interesting....and not so expensive.

I only bought these 2 tops. I put pics of me wearing them but they are quite blurry, please excuse.

This is from the Baby Angel Collection (how cute is that!)by Italian designer Elio Fiorucci. I adore it! I love the back, these corset-like tops are my favorite kind. I also wore a similar looking GUESS top here. Available in more colors: black & white, light green & white.... I'm going to get ALL on sale (hope my size will still be available fingers crossed). 

WINNER Of IVC Artistic Eye Makeup Contest & Who I Voted For....

The VOTES are in & it's finally time to announce the WINNER of IVC Artistic Eye Makeup Contest! 

The total number of votes is 1608 & finalist with the maximum no. of votes is:

Revlon Colorsilk Luminista Medium Blonde Review & Comparison With Liese Bubble Hair Colour

I used Revlon Colorsilk Luminista in Medium Blonde 175 in October last year and wanted to post the review ASAP, but then I got busy. I bought it in Singapore as it was on sale. 

I was extremely excited to use it! Look how gorgeous that color looks! Of course I knew it was going to be darker on me, duh....that's exactly what I was aiming for- a cool dark blonde (Daydreams: I'd curl my hair & look like a doll or like those pretty Korean girls....hmm....)

Wait for it.

"I'll Find You...." : OOTD

I couldn't decide what to wear with this peach sorbet coat & it's too cold to leave my thighs totally bare. Nah, black or brown tights are too predictable. So, last minute, I thought of these over-the-knee stockings with animal print accents I bought many years ago but never worn (well...maybe once ahem.) I wore them that way & was not appalled. I think they add a little girly to the otherwise man-nish style.