My Perfect Imperfections. Baring it all!

I know I'm quite late with this tag, but I didn't have the time (and courage) to do it until now. I was tagged by Anju to do this a few months back.
Basically, I have to list my 3 imperfections & 3 things I love about myself. So here goes...

My 3 Imperfections:

1. Skin ~ When it's good, it's great. When it's bad, it's a female dog. I've had one pimple after another since last December. Permanent scars- pock mark on my forehead, scratch mark on my cheek (I'm not sure if it was the nanny or the mother). The biggest evil of all? Pigmentation/Melasma. It's like a time bomb! Right now I have clusters of dark spots in areas of my face, and if I stop taking care or GET KNOCKED UP, they will increase in size and spread all over my face! Ahhh....!!! Babies or a flawless face? One day we will find out.
2. Uneven lower teeth ~ Actually my top ones were uneven too, but I got them fixed. The lower ones were a lost cause. I'm thinking Invisalign this year, although I could live with uneven bottom teeth.
3. Nose ~ I wish it was shorter and 'cute as a button'

Nyx HD Grinding Blush

NYX is tempting me more than ever before with their new HD (High Definition) products. But the most interestesting to me are the Powders and Blushes, coz of the grinding technique that's used to release product.

Nyx HD Grinding Blush

What it is: A revolutionary system for face blush. This genius system grinds mineral-enriched high-definition blush powder that deflects light from skin an makes pores appear smaller and smoother. Perfect for photos an filming. Grinding powder allows you to control the amount you need and keeps remaining product fresh. Say goodbye to oil trappings on powders, contamination, and cracking.

HD Grinding Blush Shades:

Menage A Trois! I'm not opposed to that in this case ;)

The HD Grinding Powders work the same way. Doesn't this technique sound really cool?!! I can't wait to get my grinders on them!

Blush is priced at $16.50

Powder is priced at $25

I know, the prices are so unlike Nyx. But I guess if they're HD products, price should be HD too ;).

 So, if you wanna grind, you better start saving!

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Mac Cremesheen Glass, I Adore You!

MAC Cremesheen Glasses are one of my Top 5 MAC Products. I love them so much! They are creamy & glossy without being overly sticky.

What makes MAC Cremesheen Glass different from other lipglasses? It is a lip finish that fuses the creamy, sheen-filled nature of Cremesheen Lipstick with the shine of M∙A∙C Lipglass. Soft, comfortable, non-sticky. Applies with a doe-foot applicator. Use as a top layer to its namesake Lipstick or on its own.

Nyx Powder Blushes Review & Swatches

Today, I will be swatching and reviewing 2 NYX Powder Blushes- Peach & Pinky. They are both matte blushes, soft & velvety, super-blendable and affordable. They are cutely packed and I like the geometric designs on them too.

Nyx Peach & Pinky

Find Katy Perry/Lady Gaga Wigs, Eyelashes & Costume Items At KKCenterHK

I was contacted by this Hong Kong-based online website called KKCenterHK right around the time I was looking for a Katy Perry wig. As you all know wigs and such are very hard to find in India (and Miss Jo didn't have the ones I want ether.) I checked out the site, and boy! They sell a lot of stuff! Wigs, Eyelashes, Gloves & Stockings, Makeup, ESSIE Nail Polishes, and shoes too! :). They ship internationally, which I'm really happy about, coz I really needed an online store for wigs and stuff. You know I like to dress up! =D

Anyways here's what they sent:

Blonde wig (Click HERE for detailed pics & price)

I just love the curls in this!

My Hunt For Dotted Stockings & Found These...

Ever since dotted stockings became a trend, I'd been hunting for a pair. I didn't find them here and I didn't find them in Kuala Lumpur back in September either. I got so desperate I even thought about buying a plain pair of  black stockings and using black fabric paint to put dots on them. Okay, honestly, I just thought of that. I didn't get that desperate.
For the record, I don't like the ones with BIG penny-sized dots. Small beauty spot dots for me.
So, on Christmas Eve day, I found a pair with heart-shaped dots from Aldo. I wouldn't have bought them if they costed more than what they did, which was Rs.450, coz they didn't look like they'll survive a minor scratch from a dry cuticle, let alone a chipped nail! And they weren't packed in a polythene packet, they were just displayed barely for all to feel & scratch! I don't know what Aldo was thinking! =[

True story is: I was in Aldo with a friend, told the SA I was buying the stockings, she took it to the cash counter, then I got distracted looking at sunglasses & earrings, and left the store totally forgetting about the stockings! Of course, I remembered a few feet later and went back to actually buy them.


Since I'm doing stockings, I thought I'd show you these ones that I got from Kuala Lumpur as well...

Yup I 'settled' for these since I couldn't find dotted ones. Something is always better than nothing, right? I think they were about the same price as the Aldo ones. 

By the way, some people call these "Tights". Like, 'dotted tights' or 'patterned tights'. I can't bring myself to call them Tights, coz tights to me are the thick and opaque knit ones. If they're sheer, I always call them "Stockings". But yeah, I guess tights seem appropriate for sheer ones too. What about you? Tights or stockings?

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Nail Polish Swatches ~ Maybelline Colorama 40 Graus, Coral Chic & Bourjois Tangerine Fatal

Here are swatches of 3 new nail polishes in my collection:

• Maybelline Colorama 40 Graus - A glossy bright red
• Maybelline Colorama Coral Chic - Coral with subtle peach/gold shimmer
• Bourjois So Laque Tangerine Fatal - A Tangerine/orange shade

(L-R) Maybelline Colorama 40 Graus, Coral Chic, Bourjois So Laque Tangerine Fatal

Ins & Outs This Month

I thought I'd let you in on some of my Ins & Outs of the first month of the new year. I kinda liked doing this post. It was like getting to know myself again and almost like organizing my mind, in a way. Towards the end of last year, I was a little bit lost and confused, coz there was too much stuff going on...
Anyways, getting back to topic...

Ins

• Shower creams- It's time to ditch the shower gels and reach for creamy body washes. I'm eyeing the TBS Coconut & Shea Shower Creams, and Dove Cream Oil Body washes. I want them all!
• Red! Red lips, red dress, red coat.  I didn't sport any red during December at all, so I thought I'd start now. I also haven't worn red clothing in a really long time! It used to be my favorite color. I got a military style coat from Forever 21 recently. As for red lipsticks, I like- MAC Venomous Villains lipstick Heartless, Make up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in Moulin Rouge, Revlon Colorburst True Red, Maybelline Color Sensational Fatal Red.
• Military-style coats/jackets. Red, white, an bright colored ones are my favorites. Forever 21 sells some at affordable prices.
• Dotted Stockings. These are quite hard to find in Delhi right now, but I managed to find a similar pair  (will show you)

Outs

• Painted toenails. I decided not to paint my toe nails all winter, coz I wear socks all the time. I'll let them breathe till....well, when I wear open toed shoes again
• Gold makeup- eyeshadows, nail polishes, lipsticks etc. I was tired of seeing gold right from Diwali till the end of last year, so I won't be wearing anything gold until the next festive season, unless I really need to (maybe not even then!)
• Liquid Foundation. I haven't been using my liquid foundations these days, coz I prefer creamy ones in winter. Bye bye Revlon Colorstay Foundation for now. 
• Procrastination. It eats you up & fills you with guilt. Why wait for later when you can do it right now? Just do it (tick!)

Well, those are some of my Ins & Outs. What are yours?

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Bourjois Volumizer Mascara Review

Claims:

Bourjois Volumizer Mascara works in just 2 steps to build up to 11x more volume, clump-free.

Its secret? An innovative transformable brush. 

Its formula builds instant volume to lashes and can be applied layer upon layer without clogging, boosting volume with every stroke. And it's good for your eyes.

Use Step 1 for extremely defined lashes with 2 x more volume, perfect for the day or if you want to focus on your lips.

Lakme Lip Love Lipstick ~ Love Haze Photos, Review & Swatches

Lakme Lip Love Lipsticks are a rage these days! After seeing the red packaging with the heart and all, I think they should have launched them around Valentine's Day. Not that I'm complaining. I mean, the sooner, the better, right? 

But if any boys are reading this, these lipsticks are great gifts for women on Valentine's Day. You're welcome! :)

Found Some LA Colors

A few days back, I came across LA Colors cosmetics and OPI Nail Polishes at a kiosk in Mega Mall, Gurgaon. The woman there does nails too- acrylic and stuff

I bought the 5 Color Metallic Eyeshadows in Circus. 5 bright & vibrant colors- Purple, Magenta Pink, Yellow, light Green, Electric Blue.

I bought it for Rs.270. Real cheap for the pigmented quality of the eyeshadows. The palette is sturdy too, and come with a dual-sided sponge tip applicator.

Bourjois India New Launches

My first haul in the New Year ~ Bourjois! It just had to be. I got the much-awaited Bourjois Volumizer Mascara today. It is priced reasonably at Rs.550. I can't wait for tomorrow when I can try it out! Will review it in a few days.

The New Little Round Pot Eyeshadows  have also been launched.

These are paraben & fragrance free & contains upto 80% of mineral pigments. They didn't have all the shades in Lifestyle. I wanted the shimmery purple one (2nd in 3rd row) but they didn't have it. When I swatched them, they felt very soft and blendable and not hard like the old single eyeshadows. The shimmery ones however are not so pigmented and the glitter is kinda 'loose' and  doesn't cling to the skin.

The other thing I bought is Bourjois So Laque nail polish in Tangerine Fatal, which I really really wanted ...

Tangerine Fatal (Rs.350)

Sorry, I'm not able to click photos right now. I'll surely do that later this week.

Bye for now :)

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Happy New Year & OOTN

Here's wishing you all dear readers and blogger friends a very Happy New Year! I want to thank you all for all your support & the uncountable wonderful comments and encouraging words. I heart you all! ♥ 

I hope you all had a fun New Year's Eve. I had a good night, but some things went wrong, but I don't want to think about that anymore...back to happy thoughts... why start the year thinking about the past, right? 

Anyhoo, here's what I wore last night (OOTN: Outfit of the night)....