✿✿✿ MY Mehndi / Henna Designs 2013 ✿✿✿

Congratulate me!

 I finally beat a monster named procrastination, tough fight, but I WON! ^_^

So finally me mehndi designs are here well out of 80 pictures I selected only 10, I may upload them later.

I think I got the hang of the cone this year. The designs turned out pretty and neat, and I shall boast :P

All thanks to my mom who let me use her hands and feet all these vacations.

I love her so much! <3

I also did put or apply henna on friends and family friends this year, although this post has no pictures of those designs, I'll put them in another post.

Henna in itself is not hard, you learn as you go and then your hand just gets used to it and the designs turn out to be just the way you want them to be.

Here are mine:

 

 

This one was just done today, and I absolutely loved it. The shading added life to the petals. The color wasn't that amazing but meh, I love it anyways. Also this design is entirely my own imagination or creation . Do you notice the bandage thingy in the right picture? I have a sever pain in my arm. >_<

 

My hands are so tiny, this one isn't very special, but it looks good when you remove the henna. The stain you see is from a mistake I made. This one barely took me 5 minutes.

 

Mommy's arm! I just wanted to randomly fill it like how brides get theirs done. It looks good enough ,at least everyone complimented me. It took around 30 minutes.

 

You all should remember this from last year. It's so much better this time, last time it just looked like bugs playing. This is what I put my mom for Eid. Pretty, isn't it?

 

Her foot!  I just wanted to practice these new kind of flowers I learnt. I liked how it turned out, although such designs aren't meant for your toes.

 

These are a bunch of my early designs that I started practicing in the 2nd week of Ramadan. I was amazed that I had become more fluent and neater this year. Excuse any hair you see. Plus these are simple beginner designs.

 

So that's it for this post. Hope you loved them and that my progress inspires you to learn henna as well.

Have an awesome day!!!

 

 

Haul: Daiso Japan

 

Happy Independence Day to all of my Pakistanis!!

And a belated Eid Mubarak as well.

I know I haven't updated in a while, life can be so eventful. My results came out yesterday, and Alhamdulillah they were great. I am just a nerdy nerd so I was stressed about it.

So to celebrate we had gone out to dinner and then stopped by this Japanese store Daiso and got a few stuff.

All the items you see in the picture are for SAR 7 each.

It's a small haul, we had originally gone to buy new erasers to add to our collection. I didn't include them in the picture.

The items you see are:

BB Cream Face Mask (2 pcs.)

Nose Pack

Charcoal Face Pack (I tried it and liked it.)

Some pimple/blackhead popping tool.( Pretty useless)

2 Glitter balls (Gifts from my baby sister)

 Decorative Sticker for my phone case (DIY coming soon)

 

That's pretty much it for this post.

Have a nice day!!!

 

**OOOTD: Iftaar Party**

 

 

Yay!! OOTD Ramadan version!!

 This is one of the most beautiful dresses that I've ever got tailored or stitched whichever word you prefer.

The dress obviously reaches my ankles and is a flow-y purple floral chiffon dress. It has green net panels on either side and two motifs; one in the front and one at the back. The sleeves and the trousers are both churidaar YAY !!^_^.

 

I think this  dress that is beautiful elegant and quite decent and modest at the same time. Perfect for Iftaaris. Did I mention super comfortable? Except for the dupatta (veil), that is annoying, it slips off too much! >_<

 

As for the shoes and accessories I paired this dress with nude sling backs ( Paprika) and emerald green choker necklace and two of my to-go simple and delicate rings.

 

 

Have a nice day!!!!

 



**Makeup Look: Tickled Pink 'n Purple **

 

  

  Hiy'all!

So I guess this is my first post solely dedicated to eye makeup. It's a pink purplish look not obviously meant for everyday.

All the colors I used are from Coastal Scents 88 Ultra Shimmer Palette.

I put up this look on Preen.me , so if you like make sure to hit the "I Would" button

 

Here's the link: http://www.preen.me/look/20477002

 

I tried all different lights and angles, but the camera never justifies the colors >_<

Oh also aren't these False Lashes amazing!

 

 

 



Products used:

Coastal Scents 88 Ultra Shimmer Palette

Coastal Scents Eye Crayon (White for base)

False Lashes from Eppo (Japanese Store)

MaxFactor False Lash Effect Mascara

Garnier Tinted Eye Roll-On

Pupa Silk Touch Loose Powder

**OOTD: Keepin' it Simple**

 

It's been long since I did an OOTD post.

This is lawn dress by Nishat Linen, I don't know which collection it is from.

But  I really love this dress , just about the perfect size and the colors are vibrant too :)

This is what you'd find a Pakistani women/girl or at least me wearing in her house

The perfect combination of lovely and comfy :)

Sorry about the bad quality of the picture :-I

 

Since I love wearing lawn dresses because of the comfort level they offer , I ventured a lot into different brands, and Nishat is definitely among the top ones. I might do a casual dress series soon :)

Oh! By the way these dresses are tailored or stitched for those of you who didn't know

 

 

Have a nice day!!!

 

**Review: Maybelline Illegal Length Fibre Extensions Mascara**

Finally, finally I have defeated all the odds and was able to present you all this post ;)

I bought this probably around May, and have used it in total 3 times, (because I prefer not wearing makeup always).

So here's the product a mascara (Readers: like duh, the title says so),but wait it's not a simple mascara, it has got fibers in it. YAY!! (*drumroll*).Plus I dunno about the packaging everywhere, but the one I picked up at Centrepoint was in the shape of a lash or at least that's what I thought so. It cost me about SAR 69.I didn't really care about the price, it claimed to make my lashes really long, so I wanted to buy it. :P

 

( I don't have the entire packaging's picture since I was so eager about opening it and all :P

who am I kidding? , just found quick picture I took!)

 

(Nothing interesting, I guess my "past me" knew my "future me" very well :P)

 

What the product says:

 

Build lashes with 4mm of measurable extensions! Illegal Length Mascara's fiber extensions break every law of lengthening. Created with the longest fibers ever in a mascara, Illegal Length's patented sealing formula and Fiber-Fix Brush give your lashes a dramatically longer look.

 

What my lashes are like:

 

I think that's important to tell you all, since the results will vary accordingly. I have naturally long and maybe thick lashes and they are naturally curled too (boasting much?) (Probably you guys would've seen better).Then why do you need a mascara? Well obviously I like them to be dramatic and bold and flash out saying "I have got mascara on!!".And you know we girls want more of everything :P.

 

What the product really does:

 

Okay I must say I was not expecting the result this product gave. My lashes OMG were so long!!! *screams with happiness*.I am not sure about the 4mm but they were definitely longer than normal.

 

Here are the results:

 

(Hahahaa I look retarded in the third picture, by the way can you see my camera in my eyes, they did get very watery because of taking so many pictures :P)

But can you guys believe these results?!? because I can't. :D

 I will have to agree that this a little bit more dramatic (maybe a tad bit scary) than I was going for :P

 I really love how it holds the curl well and opens up my eyes.

As for the product: It does what it claims (*boldifies the text*)

 

 

The above is a picture of what the wand/spoolie looks like. Nothing extraordinary just thin and simple. I am showing you a zoomed in version so that you guys can see the fibers in it ( I hope you can).

It gets on a lot of product on the first coat itself, (Sorry I took the pics a long while back so I don't remember which one it could be :/ ).

Best/Desired results can be achieve my applying multiple coats without letting each coat dry.

 

 

What I don't like about this product:

 

The formula can dry out your lashes and make them feel brittle or so I have experienced, because that's what I felt while getting it off like maybe I was breaking a lash or two.

It indeed is heavy, I don't know if it will weigh down straight lashes, it didn't do that to mine but it felt heavy throughout the day.

For those of you who hate clumpy lashes, I 'm afraid that it does clump them but that's not what I find problematic it's probably that the fibers kinda make my lashes look like they have split-ends. Otherwise I'm fine with the clumps.

 

 

Overall:

I like the effect it has on my lashes, definitely lengthening brightens up my eyes .

I rate this product  4 stars. (-1 for the dryness)

 

<3 Have a nice day!!!! <3

 

 

PS: Have you noticed how bb creams and tinted moisturizers have spread :P My wish has been granted. And also I wore a bit of makeup for this post and didn't curl my lashes .I'll try to update soon!!

PPS: I took in total 47 pictures and managed to love only 6! :P eee!! its 4:00 AM exact better be off to pray Fajr.

 

 



*UPDATE**

 

 

I know, I know it almost felt like I abandoned blogging, but seriously not only have I been sick but I had my externals >_<.Finally, I am a free bird and that too for 3 months!! ^_^.I'll compensate for all those missed posts.So glad to be back, but the posts would've to wait till I am done formatting my laptop *sigh* which I hope my lazy side lets me do it.Till then...

HAVE A NICE DAY!!!

✿✿ REVIEW: Garnier Skin Naturals : BB Cream / Miracle Skin Perfector ✿✿

 

I know pretty much I am repeating this for the nth time , but I always wanted BB creams / tinted moisturisers to come to the Middle East :D. And now I can't believe, it's all over the place!!

So currently the only one I was able to try (since my skin never stays normal) is the one by Garnier.Ever since I used the eye roll on and loved I always wanted Garnier to even make a BB Cream.I think in the US its marketed as the BB Cream whereas places like Singapore it's called the Miracle Skin Perfector but here it's marketed under both names .

 

 

 The packaging as you can see is pretty normal , nothing that eye-opening.

 

 

What the product says: 

 

 

What it really does:

 

This is one of the reviews where I'm not highly impressed by the product , nevertheless:

 

-Moisturises really well

-Evens out skin

-Makes it luminous or shiny would be a better word to use (sometimes it can look a little greasy as soon as you apply it)

-Covers really well for BB Cream , has a build-able coverage (See pictures below)

-Has the most calming and beautiful scent to it.

-It stays on really well and keeps you looking fresh for a long time

-Doesn't cause your skin or scars to get red or blotchy at the end of the day (which is my problem with foundation ,which tends to make my skin look 10x bad at the end of the day)

-Covers blemishes / dry skin well doesn't make it look flaky

-Affordable SR 38 ( I guess)

 

 

(Covers well and adds shine to face,doesn't exageurate dry patches on skin)

 

 

 

(Shade Light/Clair shown. Gives a luminous finsh.)

 

 

What I (personally) don't like about the product:

 

-Has a very stick feel to it as soon as you apply it.

-For oily skin,it tends to make you look greasier.So cannot be used all on its own

-Packaging is not so great

-Limited shades ( I have to mix the light and medium shade to make the colours look less awkward for my face)

 

 

How I use it:

 

I mix the Medium (which is more orange-ish) and the Light/Clair shades together.

I then, aplly an even fine layer.If I need it more for areas like nose corners etc I apply a second coating.Wait for it to become less stick and then duat my face with loose powder.

 

 

Overall:

 

I think the product justifies its price and really is good for your skin,when it is NOT suffering from breakouts.Apart from that , makes you beam and gives you a fresh look , for a longer time.

I wish I could recommend it to people , but due to limited shades (only 3), it doesn't work for all skintones.

 

Over all I rate it 4 stars.

 

 

 

Have a nice day!!!

 

 





✿✿✿ Photography Filler✿✿✿

Hi everyone!! I know it has been almost a month (1 day left) since my last post.So,  just so that I don't hit the I-didn't-blog-for-a-month record , I decided to do this filler post.I have been sick for almost a month (twice in a row). And then school exams took me in.Finally, I am done with all that jazz. So here are some of the awesome photos,  I took during this month. ( It's a lie I took these only a week ago and some today :p )

 

 

 

You all might remember this hat from my Isabelle Dupont LipBlam Review Post.

I am in love with this tiny hat.Is it hard to believe that this is an alligator clip?

 

My big ring collection :D The three in the front row are gifts.I love that they are so shiny ( I sound like a three year old) and also make amazing photos. Isn't my camera just simply amazing?

 



 

 

 

This is actually a model of a Pakistani truck.A great representative of our culture, as truck drivers really treat their trucks as their wives and have them awesomely painted and decorated. The second is just a small jewellery holder.Both have been embellished with mirrors.Aren't these both beautiful souvenirs ?

 

 

 

This last picture is an epitome of bad editing.I didn't realise while editing that my final touches actually ruined this picture.But it has a message for all of us: "Live Love and Laugh!!". Aren't the spiral sticky notes cool? (The only reason I bought them.)

 

 

 

 

Cameras Used: Samsung Galaxy S3 :p and Canon Powershot

Editing Apps Used: Aviary and PicsArt

(You're welcome :D)

 

 

 

 

✿✿✿Have a nice day!!✿✿✿

♕♕ Review: CLARINS Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch (Base) ♕♕

 (Aren't my photography skills amazing btw )

      
This is one of those expensive high end products bought at an impulse.I had been to Sephora ages before and wanted to  look for a foundation , I was just asking the lady if she had any foundation for flaky skin,so she showed me instead this base, which smoothens the skin and fills in pores,fine lines and wrinkles.I tested the product on my hand and seriously it felt like touching melted butter :D My skin was so freaking soft.I just had to buy this product both for my mom and myself.

What the product says:

Directions for use

I remember not really following the directions and seriously I thought it was the product that disappointed me.

1)Cleanse your face
2)Apply a thin layer all over the face focusing on the problem areas.Use as required.
3)Leave it be or after 5-10 mins, yes, after at least 5 mins apply your foundation.

**If your skin is very dry then use moisturizer. Wait 5 mins.Blot the skin.Apply the base and wait 5 mins again before applying your foundation.**

What it really does and points about the product:

-Really smooths out the skin
-Mattifies the skin and hence can be used alone but remember it's just a base not a concealer.
-Hydrates and gives skin a beautiful glow.
-It might feel heavy in the beginning but later on you don't feel anything ,light as air :D
-Contains Vitamin E and Acacia Micro-pearls , provides protection and hydration.
-Lasts long enough, keeping your foundation looking fresh , even for oily skin
-Really good for sensitive skin
-Non-comedogenic
-Comes with a spatula which is good since I don't like digging in with my fingers :o
-Doesn't work on dry patches caused due to acne , might even exaggerate them.
-Fills in fine lines and small pores, but I find it ineffective for large acne :/
-If you don't wait before applying foundation,foundation becomes slippery and wears off

I love the packaging it's just elegant and lady-like also the base itself comes in a pale pink colour (how cute is that)

I rate this product : ★★★★

-1 for a its highly priced  (SR 140) and the size is small (0.5 oz.)

Ending with one last picture :D 

I feel so proud of myself after taking these pictures I always wanted to have an entry with candle-lit photos *-*

I am really sorry for updating real late,I had taken pictures long back for this entry
PS aren't they just magical (the pictures I mean).
PPS I had to wait one entire week  for posting it,since Blogger wouldn't let me insert pictures.