Not Just About The Strappy Booties

I'm day-dreaming about shoes these days, coz I haven't been to a shoe store since last year, I think. For those of you who just started reading my blog and thinking wth, I've got small feet and don't find shoes especially here in India, so I don't even bother entering the shops.

My wishlist gets longer everyday. I want so many types, so many colors. Why, why isn't my husband a shoemaker???!!! And why, why isn't Jimmy Choo my father???!!!

Since I'll be shoe shopping again soon-ish I thought I'd show you the pair I bought last time. 

• Black Strappy Booties ~ Vincci. Rs.2500. I think. I've never worn these outside, but have modeled in them many times at home ;)
• Necklace ~ Big Jo's. Forgot how much exactly, I think around Rs.900
• Gold metal bag ~ Big Jo's, Rs.idontremember. Maybe 1200 or 2000, I don't know lol.

Both necklace & bag I bought, almost impulsively & desperately, during a last minute shopping for a graduation party, many years ago. Literally a few hours before the party and yes, I didn't reach the party on time and also couldn't accept a certain 'award'. Sigh! They remind me every time I look at them.

Color Block Makeup + MAC Chatterbox Lipstick

Color Blocking is all the rage now, but somehow it scares me a little bit. Mixing and matching doesn't come easily to me. I'd rather be safe in my black shoes and off-white walls. If I'm wearing yellow, I'm more likely to pick a yellow or black handbag over a red one, any given day.

It's a different story with make-up though. I didn't even think twice. I had a picture in my head and I started painting. I know I already did similar green eyes recently, but this is more green okay lol. I thought about doing blue but I don't know...too cool.

I chose to pair emerald green, peach & pink for this look. How brave am I?! ;). In the pic above I didn't line my waterline, which I think looks better in this type of look. But then I felt naked in a few minutes, and decide to line it anyways.

Accessorize Haul

I hauled some Accesssorize during the weekend. Basically went to buy a cap my friend wanted, but shiny/pretty things kept looking at me. So, of course, had to go over and say 'hello'. One thing lead to another and the next thing I knew, they were right next to my bed the next morning.

Butterfly Rope Necklace, Rs.895

I like that it's so long. I'd wear it as a bracelet, belt and hairband too. So worth it!

MAC Painterly Paint Pot Review & Swatches

What it is:

A highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids. Cream-based, can be mixed with M·A·C shadows and liners.

Mac Painterly Paint Pot

Revlon For Luca Luca At New York Fashion Week ~ How To Get The Look

Revlon's global Artist Director, Gucci Westman, creates a fresh modern look for Luca Luca Fall 2012 Collection at New York Fashion Week. He paired a contoured eye with a strong lip, bringing forth the designer's vision of a forest fairytale filled with lush orange and okra hues.

"The look is about a fresh modern girl on an adventure." says Westman. "She's refined yet modern. I created an eye which is contoured but not overly done so the attention is focused on the bright, striking lip."

Revlon Products Used:

Eyes:

• Revlon Colorstay 12Hour Eyeshadow in Copper Spice, Rs.650
• Revlon Eyeliner Pencil in Toast, Rs.265
• Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black, Rs.550
• Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara, Rs.470

Lips:

• Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Crimson, Rs.580
• Revlon Matte Lipstick in Fabulous Fig, Rs.500

Weisberger Shoebox

Count on me to buy anything that comes in a shoe box. I almost bought a set of Sex and the City dvds coz they came in a cute black/pink shoebox, even though I already had all the dvds. Come to think of it, I will sell mine on Ebay and buy the shoebox. It will save storage space too, no? Ya, that's what I'll tell hubby.

This is Weiberger Shoe : Box Set from Flipkart, which I ordered a few days back. It reached me in 4 days. Very well-packed (although annoying when unwrapping it, I must admit) I LOVE Flipkart. The books always look so new, unlike those from bookstores :\

I didn't really want to read the books. Reading The Devil Wears Prada after I'd already seen the movie seems like a waste of time, and on top of that the others are so-so I heard? Whatever, back to the shoe box. How cute! *squeal* I had to have it! I thought it was going to be big enough to fit a pair of my own shoes, but nah...it's too small- 51/2 X 8 inches. Kids' shoes maybe.

Lakme Fantasy Collection Cheek Artist Kiss Of A Rose

Two shades of Cheek Artist were launched with the Lakme Fantasy Collection ~ Peach Blush & Kiss Of A Rose. I wanted both of them from the start. They are a set. They belong together. On my dresser too.

Kiss Of A Rose is a dusty rose shade which, on me, is a MCBB blush. Arre, baba, My Cheeks But Better. So natural it looks, just like after jogging effect. I toh thought it would look so dark on me, but it doesn't, thanks God.

Sorry, I guess Butterfly is rubbing off on me. I am currently reading The Diary of A Social Butterfly by Moni Mohsin. Have you read it? She's freakin' hilarious!

Okay, seriously now, I like this blush a lot. It looks really natural and goes with everything. It is matte and has no shimmer (which Peach Blush has.) Blends like a dream, and stays put for hours. It would suit most skin tones as well.

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick Pink Please

Maybelline Pink Please, please come to me.

That was me a year ago. This popular shade was not launched here in India, and not even in Malaysia last I checked. I guess it's sold only in the US. 

So, Amynaree sent this to me.Thank you girly! :)

The MAC Lipstick Goes To.....

Here are the finalists of  Solve A Riddle & Win A MAC Lipstick Contest:

1. Adaa
2. MadOverMakeup
3. Preethi Nair
4. Adorable on your vanity
5. Calicoaster
6. Poohkie
7. Peachesandblush
8. Jan
9. Witoxicity
10. Riti

and the winner is....

MadOverMakeup!

Congrats! :)

Sorry to the others :(. Thank you for taking part in the contest, and for wracking your brains & getting it right. Better luck next time.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Lakme Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer - Look & Review

I did a look with the Lakme Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer from the Fantasy Collection. I used only that on my cheeks and no blush. 

*Please note that I applied more so that the shade would show on camera.

How to apply: Because it's shimmery, I didn't want to use a dense brush, so I use a small stippling brush/ Duo fibre (Sigma F55). I swirled the brush all over the bronzer and applied it on my cheekbones, nose, chin, jawline,temples and collarbone.

Elle 18 Color Bombs Review & Swatches

Elle 18 Color Bombs caused quite a stir when they were launched. It's like people went crazy or something. The press release post about the products is the most popular post in this blog and till now it still gets a lot of of hits every single day. I got comments & emails with questions and more questions from people asking:  where to buy them?, how's the quality? Some even thought I'm a manufacturer and asked: "May I know wholesale price of all the products?" and "Can you send them to France?" =D

Now I have the some of the products, and will be doing mini reviews on all of them. I hope they'll answer some of your questions.

About Elle 18 Color Bombs 

This exciting and funky range of color cosmetics has been designed for young trendy girls. The range designed in cool shapes has explosively vibrant colors for lips, nails and eyes. The products are packed with the goodness of Cocoa butter, Jojoba Oil, Rose Water and Almonds.

Riddle Answer!

"Rubies & pearls adorn me,

Oh, how I love my reflection,

There's me, there's me....there's me!

Clickety click...here I go,

Hope you're ready for the show."

Did you solve the riddle? No more suspense. Find out now!

This is the most fun contest ever! It made me laugh till I cried. Some named products that I have never heard of haha...but I really appreciate that you all gave it a shot (Click here to see all the answers)

57 answers and only 10 solved the riddle. Wow, 10! I was worried nobody will get it and I would have to chuck my riddle.

LOTD ~ Big Bow, Bright Lips & My Bedroom Wall

Just some pics of my Look Of The Day.