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7/12/10

MAC To The Beach Collection India Launch Date



Who's waiting impatiently for MAC To The Beach Collection? It's old news to most countries who are now "Grooving" to 'kiss from a 'Rose'' playing on their 'Stereo' and flaunting their 'Petticoats'
But we, in Bharat, are still waiting on the edge of our seats for a taste of the beach before we can get into the groove.

7/11/10

Bourjois Blushes ~ History, All Shades & Photos

Since I'm such a BIG fan Bourjois, I've been asked a lot of times about what I think about their blushers. I've bought just one blush before now, which was Bonne Mine 13  , a pretty shade but looked too red on me, so I decided to make it a prize in my first ever giveaway  last year


Then after that I was too busy buying their 'new launches' until last week. I got 2 of the little round pots, and now I want ALL of them :P

~ A little about the history behind these little round pots ~

Source: Bourjois website

It all started in the 19th century, when Alexander Napoleon Bourjois began making light quality stage make-up for actresses, because he thought thick and messy greasepaint made of fat resulted in a mask-like effect.  The first dry powder make-up was called 'Rouge Fin De Theatre'

Then in 1863, he created a baked 'dry' powder that was perfumed with a delicate rose scent, which was made accessible not only to actresses but all women in decorated cardboard boxes (which I think I would like better) The blusher was dry-baked in a dry room in the Bourjois factory in Pantim, a suburb in Paris.

However, the dry baked  blushers were given names to describe their colors until 1879, one of the first being 'Rosette Brune' Can you believe this classic shade still exists today??? It's now called 'Cendre de Rose Brune' (3rd in the pics below) I didn't know! Otherwise I would've bought it without a second thought!



You can read more about the history in the Bourjois website. On to the blushes......

There are matte and shimmery with golden flecks Bourjois blushes. The ones with gold shimmer are all the ones with the word "d'or" at the end. 'D'or' means 'golden' in French.

Here are 15 shades of the blushes available in India. ENJOY!

(You can click on all photos to enlarge)




7/10/10

LOTD ~ MAC Pret-a-Papier Meets Lakme Night Fever

I was requested to do a look with the Mac Coral Crepe Paintpot from Pret-a-Papier Collection, but I thought it would be fun to do the whole brown paper outfit thing =D
I learnt something from all the boring Drafting classes in Fashion School after all ;)

Please excuse the peeping cupboard. I just couldn't close it!



7/9/10

Nars Orgasm Blush DUPE In India

I've found just the perfect dupe for the iconic Nars Orgasm Blush that you can find in most cities in India. I bought this "dupe" specially to compare them for you all who are on the hunt for something similar to the original.



It is the Bourjois Lilas D'or #33





See for yourself.........

7/8/10

Guess What These Are.......


My first guesses when I laid my eyes on these were: 
  • Vases. But where do you put the flowers? Huh? *confused*
  • Fancy water & wine bottles
  • Some kind of show pieces
  • Rolling pin (nah...I'm not that dumb =D )
  • Bottle style piggy bank! lol.....
  • Umm...I don't know, but I know I want them!

7/7/10

Garnier Mineral Deodorants ~ For Men & Women Review

Garnier Mineral Deodorant is a 48hr anti-perspirant with Mineralite, a naturally absorbent mineral of volcanic origin. It lets skin breathe and is quick-dry and soft to the touch.

Enriched with Perlite which has 5x the absorbing power of talc.
0% Alcohol (ethyl alcohol) and dermatologically tested.

I got the Extreme Cool for Men & Extra Care for Women


Extreme Cool Intense Cooling For Men Review:

First things first, it smells good. The fragrance is very similar to some Fa deos, very oceanic or as it says in the bottle ~ Aqua Fresh.
It is cooling, but you feel the coolness only briefly when you've just sprayed it on.


7/6/10

Your Comments Will Vanish!



Hey everyone,

Blogger is shi**y today. I've lost some comments.
Don't know what the heck is going on, so I apologize if you commented and your comments vanished.

Other bloggers are also facing the same problem.

Weird.

Hope they'll fix it soon.

That pic up there is just me yawning =P

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

My Manicure BFF: Conair Beauty Essentials Nail Dryer & NOTW


This is the Conair Beauty Essentials Nail Dryer Model CND2WH.
I've had it for 5-6 years. I don't even remember how much I paid for it. I bought it from Bangkok, and it is one of the best & most useful beauty tools I've ever bought. 
I love it so much!

7/5/10

Lakme Night Fever Aqua Shine Lipcolor & Lip Artist ~ Reviews & Swatches

As requested by most of you, here are the reviews and swatches of two lip products from the 'Lakme Night Fever Collection By Suneet Verma'
Warning : Picture heavy!

Aqua Shine Lipcolor

A revolutionary product that’s everyone’s favourite. It’s a lipstick, a lip balm and lip gloss all in one. Available in brand new colors of the season. From luscious Sangria and Plum to sophisticated Sepia and Firebrick shades. With a unique applicator for enhanced color delivery. Just one sweep and you’re ready to go.
Price ~ Rs.425

Bottom to top ~ Sepia, Sangria, Plum, Firebrick


Sepia, Sangria, Plum, Firebrick

7/4/10

Lakme Night Fever Eye Magic & Glide On Eye Color Review and Swatches

Lakme Night Fever Collection By Suneet Verma


Eye Magic

Description
The lightweight, translucent gel comes with quick dry formula that fixes the sparkle in place. Paint crystalline lines for a soft look or sweep the entire eyelid for a jewel encrusted look. Can be used as an eye shadow or as a highlighter for cheeks or any other part of the body in classic shades of gold and silver for a subtle, pearly shine.
Price ~ Rs.295



Review: 

The Good ~ These are very shimmery and light weight. The sparkle looks gorgeous on the lids. They do dry quickly. The doe foot applicator is perfect to get the color right where you want it. I love them because they give the same effect as pigments without the mess. You can apply a little or more depending on how much shimmer you want.


7/2/10

MAC Pearlglige Intense Eye Liner Petrol Blue Swatch

MAC Pearglide Intense Eye Liner (Rs.920)

What it is:
A creamy kohl-like eye liner with a sparkly reflective finish.



This eye liner is "OMG so smooth and creamy!" But it does not smudge easily and looks like it would last long too, coz it takes a while to get it off my hand with a tissue.


Deep Navy with light blue & silver sparkles

I have a feeling that I'll be going back for more  Pearlglides.



MAC Pret-a-Papier Collection ~ Haul & Swatches




Mac is no different from the Indian Loreal &  Maybelline. From the Pret-a-Papier Collection, they did not launch the Impeccable Brow Pencils and the Chromagraphic Pencils in India =[
The 2 things that I really really wanted!

Damn them!

Oh well, I just bought two products from this collection and I must say, they should have made the packaging different and paper-like (?).....

Coral Crepe Paint Pot (Rs. 1050)

Made To Order Lipstick (Rs.920)


~ Swatches ~

Both coral & very similar


I almost got the Instant Chic blush too but I'm glad I didn't coz it's nothing special. Not something that I have to get right now anyways.

So, did you all get anything from this collection?


6/30/10

Lingerie Model Inspired Makeup


The look I did for the Make Up for Ever Contest was actually a Lingerie Model inspired makeup I did to post here, but then I saw the MUFE contest and decided to put up the look there instead =D 

Life is unpredictable!

La Senza models wear bows on their heads, I wore the bow on my finger lol

I almost submitted the photo up there (in black & white of course) for the MUFE contest, but then decided to go with this one, which I'm sure most of you have seen.........