Shoe Haul Preview & Where/How To Shop In My Hometown

I'm NOT supposed to shop. We all know that, since I'm moving & am carrying only 2 bags to England. But come to my hometown, Shillong, and you will go c-r-a-z-y! This is OFFICIALLY the best place to shop fashion in India. If you can't afford Bangkok, come here, okies?

Color: They are fuchsia pink, they just look reddish in photo.

Size? 34. Little bit loose, but once I put insoles in the front, they fit. Not sure if I'll be able to walk properly, though =D

How much? Rs.1600 ($29.00). I think it's quite cheap (since I'm used to city prices), but some of my friends still think I was ripped off a little. Original price- Rs.2300.

Where to shop in Shillong? I've been asked this many times. Best places are Glory's Plaza & Tibetan Market (opposite Glory's Plaza). Both in Police Bazaar. For more shoes, also go to Daluja's complex. There's a store called Shoe Emporium there, which sells trendy & formal shoes. In the same complex, there's a shop called Exotica for jewelry. For more formal clothes, visit Body Basic in Laitumkhrah. they sell dresses, gowns, shoes, etc- brought from Hong Kong, Bangkok, and similar places.

Tip #1: Always- always - cut the price in half, or less, when bargaining here (in shops where there are no price tags). They say 1500, you say 600. Then increase bit by bit when the saleswoman/man shakes head like you're about to rob them. You say 620-650. They will normally agree at 700-800. If the rascals still act pricey at, say, 750, you shake your head and start to walk out of the store. They will call you back- in most cases. A little drama usually helps =)

Preview of how many shoes? Three. For now. Staying here for another week. But ya, I probably won't buy anymore ;)

Happy Weekend, everyone. Talk to you again tomorrow. 

Oh, I'm currently obsessed with this song.....

It has inspired me to do a Nicki Minaj-inspired look when I come back :) .....

......*googles nicki minaj wig*

♥ Cynthia Z *.*

Mint Sunglasses, Gold Hoops & A Cheap Heart

Hi! If you're wondering where I disappeared to, I'm in my hometown! So obviously posting is gonna be a bit irregular. I've got that MTS thingy for internet, which is very slow! =[  

Anyways, let me tell you about the story when I almost missed my flight for a simple Accessorize heart pendant. Mr.CZ, whose call I ignored at the time, doesn't know this story, and I will get an earful when he reads this, but....eh, I get an earful from him all the time, anyways ;p

So, after security check, 20 minutes before boarding, I saw 70% OFF stickers at Accessorize, and immediately went in. I got lost there ('Should I buy this? Should I buy that? Is this cheap enough?' situation.) 

" So-and-So flight number xxxx to Guwahati is now boarding at Gate number xxB" 

Yeah, yeah. I tried a long gold necklace with 8 keys hanging in the center. 300 bucks. Hmm, must buy it. Oh, letters I-L-O-V-E-Y-O-U at the end of each key. Uff, like I don't wear my heart on my sleeve enough, now I gotta wear it on my neck? No!

In the end, I bought only the gold heart necklace. I left the store and ran towards the boarding gate, which was f-a-r, coz it's the big international airport. Then....then....I remembered what was missing- my laptop bag! I had put it on the floor next to the counter in Accessorize! Oh-my-godzilla! I ran back to the store - in heels - and it was still there. Hauled it, and ran again.....boy, the gate was so far! I remembered one of my niece's/nephew's small scooter thingie- you know the low type without pedals or anything- you just sit, twist the handle & it starts rolling? Ya, that would have come in real handy that day. But it's okay, I reached my plane- last passenger, but reached.

Maybelline The Jewels Collection Color Sensational Lipsticks

Maybelline New York has launched a new collection of Color Sensational lipsticks called "The Jewels", which has a range of 6-7 jewel-colored lippies in pretty pink packaging.

July Favorites & Fashion Haul

Bye bye, July. Hello, August! The month I'd been dreading, and excited about, at the same time. Gotta start packing for my hometown, and do a lot of pending laundry...... so bore!

Let's start with the haul, and then the beauty stuff.....

Forever 21 Mesh Yoke Bodycon Dress N*de, Rs.799 ~ I thought this was quite reasonably priced, and it was THE LAST PIECE available that day, so I took it as a sign from up above that I had to....had to....get it! I talked to myself in the store too - "It's the last piece.... S size.... it's meant for me only. Yes, we have to buy it."  This goes very well under the Forever New Peach Sorbet Trench.- for England maybe ;)

Forever 21 Mesh Yoke Bodycon Dress

Benetton Cherry Print Tank Top, Rs.? ~  From Benetton Kids! It's for 12 year olds, I think. Who cares if it fits, no?  I wantz ze cherries on ma baaddy.

SPF & PA Facts ~ Pick The Right Sunscreen For You!

Today, I want to share with you some information about SPF & PA stuff. We buy sunscreens, but are we buying the right one? I, for one, have learnt a lot from this, and I know exactly what type of sunscreen I should be buying henceforth.

Hope it will guide you too!

Information below provided by HUL India, and I'm in no way an expert on such things =)

What is SPF & PA?

What SPF is right for you?

Step 1- Choose Your Skin Type: Type III, Type IV, Type V, Type VI

I'd say I'm a Type III 

Step 2- Duration of time spent in the sun: Less than 2 hours, More than 2 hours 

For me it's less than 2 hours, on most days.

Step 3- Recommended SPF: According to the chart, I'd need SPF 30. If I spend more time in the sun, like at a beach (woohoo!), I'd have to use SPF 50.

NO MORE DRAMA

"NO MORE DRAMA"

I could be referring to a number of things:

• No more Blog Sale drama around here. It must have confused you spectators too =)
• No more Desperate Housewives *sobs*
• No more Grey-Steele drama, coz I finished reading the "50 Shades Of Grey" trilogy.
• No more Indian Beauty Bloggers' drama. At one time, it was like an Indian tv serial. You didn't know? Well, I won't b***h and tell, coz it's all in the past now ;)

But I'm referring to none of those things. Really. I'm only talking about Essence Color & Go Quick Drying Nail Polish in #27 No More Drama.

Blog Sale Part-2

PAYMENT:

• Online NEFT Transfer 
• Cash Deposit ~ Rs.100 extra will be charged, due to bank charges for cash deposits.

*I will email you my bank details, once you've confirmed your purchase. To be made within 48 hours after confirmation. I cannot hold any items for more than 2 days.

TERMS:

• First come first served basis, no reservations.
• Please be sure you want to purchase the items, and won't back out later.
• You just have to comment & tell me what you want to purchase. That item will be marked 'SOLD' asap.
• All sales are final. NO RETURNS.
• The photos posted show you the present condition of the products.
• I will pack them with TLC (tender loving care) in bubble wrap and all, so I will not be held responsible for any damage during transit.
• All prices are in INR, and are inclusive of packing, handling & shipping costs.
• I will ship the items within 5 working days, by Speed Post or Courier. I want to ship ALL together in 1 day, as I will be travelling soon.
• Sale available to INDIA ONLY.

(L) INGLOT 5 Eyeshadow Palette 491, 474, 372, 495, 477 (swatched here) - Rs.1200 SOLD

(R) Stage Floral Flirtation Eyeshadow Palette - Rs.400

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(L) Too Faced Naked Eye Palette - Rs.1200 SOLD

(R) Brand New Too Faced Brow Envy Kit. Comes with 2 brow powders, 1 brow wax, 1 highlighter, tweezers, 1 angled brush, 1 spoolie, 1 brown pencil. without stencils - Rs.1600 SOLD

♥ 

Blog Sale Part-2 DELAYED: Now 5:00 PM & Things To Note

Hey Everyone,

Blog Sale Part-2 moved to 5:00 PM now, for various reasons.

Hope it still suits everybody.

Yesterday's sale went great, but there was some confusion. So in today's sale, if the person who comments first decides not to take something, I will give it to the next commenter. Passing around of stuff will not be entertained.

Hope there won't be any angry customers today =)

See you again soon!

♥ Cynthia Z *.*

MAC Pink Popcorn Lipstick ~ From Reel Sexy Collection

How CUTE is that name?! 'Pink Popcorn'. Enunciate it - PINK. POPCORN. It'll sound almost provocative. Like an innuendo, but it's not. Is it? I don't know. We'll ask Snoop Doggy Dogg next time, I can imagine him & Nicki Minaj making an explicit hit out of the words ~ "Yo sweet like a pink popcorn, baby..... Why won't you lemme taste ya no mo.....?"

Okay, I'll stop. 

You know I'm not supposed to be buying anymore make-up & lipsticks, right? So, the other day I dropped by the MAC store, you know, "just to see what's new & not buy anything" and I saw this lipstick among the Reel Sexy Collection. It had me at 'Pink Popcorn'. It's a Limited Edition, I justified my impulsion.

MAC Pink Popcorn Lipstick:

Finish- Lustre

Color - Lavender Pink

Scent: Mild Vanilla  

I find this sheerer than most MAC Lustre lipsticks, and it looks almost milky on my lips. But the color can be built up to look less alien on my lips. I do have to wear more on my eyes (smoky) for this type of shade to look nice on me.

Blog Sale Part 1

READY? Please quickly read the following, coz I've added some important points, which I overlooked before.

PAYMENT:

• Online NEFT Transfer 
• Cash Deposit ~ Rs.100 extra will be charged, due to bank charges for cash deposits.

*I will email you my bank details, once you've confirmed your purchase. To be made within 48 hours after confirmation. I cannot hold any items for more than 2 days.

TERMS:

• First come first served basis, no reservations.
• Please be sure you want to purchase the items, and won't back out later.
• You just have to comment & tell me what you want to purchase. That item will be marked 'SOLD' asap.
• All sales are final. NO RETURNS.
• The photos posted show you the present condition of the products.
• I will pack them with TLC (tender loving care) in bubble wrap and all, so I will not be held responsible for any damage during transit.
• All prices are in INR, and are inclusive of packing, handling & shipping costs.
• I will ship the items within 5 working days, by Speed Post or Courier. I want to ship ALL together in 1 day, as I will be travelling soon.
• Sale available to INDIA ONLY.

♥

Sleek Avoir La Peche Collection - Rs.1000 SOLD

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Benefit Bella Bamba Blush, comes with a brush, used approx. 4-5 times (swatched here) - Rs.950 SOLD

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NARS Orgasm Blush - Rs.800 SOLD

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• (L) Kryolan Blush Palette (Review here) - Rs.550
• (R) Physicians Formula Cashmere Wear Ultra Smoothing Bronzer. Used 2-3 times, comes with a brush & mirror (Review here) - Rs.350  SOLD

NEW Product Launches ~ Lakmé, Pond's, Maybelline New York, L'Oreal Paris

Don't we all just love it when new beauty products enter our Indian market? That's because it's so.....rare.

Below are some recently launched products by 4 of my favorite affordable brands. 2 skincare products, 2 make-up products. Only 3 really appeal to me.

Lakmé Absolute™ Bi-phased Make-up Remover ~ It is enriched with the goodness of various antioxidants. The product is designed to break down and rinse off the chemicals in make-up that ordinary soaps and face-washes can't. Hello, it comes with a pump! Me likes it already! Price - Rs.210 for 60 ml.

Pond’s Age Miracle Cell ReGENFacial Foam ~ Pond's announces the extension of its range with the new Pond’s age miracle™ Cell ReGEN™ Facial Foam, that’ll counter dullness and enhance your skin’s radiance! The new Pond’s age miracle™ Cell ReGEN™ Facial Foam is a unique combination of Intelligent Pro-Cell Complex™, a system of vital Bio-Actives:  CLA, Retinol, Two Retinol Boosters, Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and Glycerin with gentle micro beads that come together to deeply cleanse skin and help remove the dead cells and impurities to reveal visibly youthful skin! With the success of of that Regenerist range by that other brand, I'm glad to see a cheaper ReGEN face wash! Price - Rs.215 for 100 ml

BLOG SALE Dates & Timings

Hey Make-up Lovers, 

[In that pic above, are photos I recently took of the Blog Sale Items]

I have received a lot of emails regarding the blog sale, and I'd like to thank all of you for showing interest. Sorry I couldn't reply to all of you, I just didn't know what to tell you! All of you wanted to book some products, almost the same ones, so it wouldn't be fair for me to reserve stuff for anybody. I've had requests about timing, days, and dates, too, so I did my best to keep those in mind, while also thinking about MY preferred timings =D

Dates & Timings:

27th, Friday (1st Batch) - 14:00 PM
28th, Saturday (2nd batch) - 17:00 PM 

My Lipstick Collection

This is for all you LIPSTICK ADDICTS! My Lipstick Collection revealed!

It was requested many times, and I've actually been meaning to do it for a long time now, but I always thought next week....next week....procrastinate ++++.  Now, I can't delay it anymore, since I'm leaving my home & country (reason here)

*Please Note: This is what we Beauty Bloggers do, and we NEVER call it "showing-off", okay? =)

That's never the intention. I personally enjoy seeing other people's makeup-collections & how they store them. I mean, we buy & review them, so we also need to see how they live too, no? 

Since I put all my lip products in this stack of drawers, you'll see my other lip products too- lipglosses, lip balms, etc.

These are Nayasa drawers I've shown you before. On top there is the Vanity Organizer from Home Stop

3 drawers. Top- Lipsticks, Middle- Assorted/Messy, Bottom: Lakmé