**ORGANISE: Bangle/Bracelet Holder**

 

Gift box??? hehe that's what I thought when my BFF gave it to me.My thoughts went to perfumes,clutches ???...and when I opened the box

 

I was like BFF this is empty... ,maybe it's a scroll,piece of decoration :D,and she was like no you dumbo it's a bangle set holder!! Ahh!! I squealed,literally!!, since I wanted one from so long,Thank YOU so much BFF ,usually people gift you random things,but she gave me something I wanted so badly :D

 

It's like a big round gift box,button-ended straps and has this velvet-ish material inside.

Obviously it doesn't hold all my bangles,but I keep my extra shiny small sets of bangles in it :D

This is something she got from India,yeah, she's an Indian,and so I don't know where you'd get one from.But it's so shiny!! and freaking cute and it's RED  <3

 

Here's some pictures to show it off

 

 

 

 

Just in case, you are wondering where these bangles are from:

First: Random shop near my house

Second: Random street shop in Madina ,bought them when I was a seventh grader

Third: LA Passion I guess??

Fourth: KATWALK in Pakistan,when I was in eighth.

☆☆☆ Dhu-al-Hiijah and Eid-ul-Adha ☆☆☆

 

 Dhu-al-Hijjah is the month of pilgrimage,the Hajj which is one of the five pillars of Islams,obligatory on all Muslims who are of age,have the health and wealth to do so.It consists of elements from the time of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

It begins from the 8th of Dhul-Hijja till the 12th corresponds to (24th October of this year).They are quiete a few rites that are performed during Hajj,an since I am no scholar you better refer to a good book on Hajj.Again, Hajj shows equality amongsts Muslims of all caste and races,and is an act of submission to Allah.

After Ramy al-Jamarat (Stoning of the devil), is the slaughtering of the animal,to symbolise the mercy Allah had on Propher Ibrahim (AS) by replacing his son with a ram,that was then sacrificed.After this Muslims all around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) or Bakra Eid (Bakra=Goat),which lasts for three days.

Those who have not performed the Hajj,will also offer the sacrifice,which is then divided into 3 parts,one for the family itself,other for neighbours or relatives and the last one for the needy.Oh and the days of the Hajj,people who aren't able to perform it ,can spend their time fasting,reading the Quran all of which is very rewarding.

 

****Disclaimer: I am no scholar,this was just to enlighted my readers ,if you wish to seek Islamic guidance,do go for more authenticated sources.****

 

 

❥❥Review: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 45❥❥

   

 

Finally, Hajj vacations are here :D !!

So today I am going to another review (surprise,surprise) but this one's the one I've been raving for a long time.

 

What it says:

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 30 feels like you have nothing on, but offers broad-spectrum protection to help prevent sun damage.

This dermatologist-tested formula uses Avobenzone to provide advanced protection against damaging UVA and UVB rays, along with Dry-Touch technology for an ultra-light, non-shiny finish. Fast-absorbing and waterproof, this non-oily formula is enriched with anti-oxidants to help skin fight the harm caused by environmental damage.
Heavy sun protection never felt this light on your skin.

Waterproof

Sweatproof

PABA-free

Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) 

 

 

 

What it does:

Really in short everything it claims,it's just so amazing, I can't tell you!! It's obviously moisturising enough,at first it was a li'l greasy but later on  it just became matte, I was really really surprised,it didn't give a whitish cast on my face ,neither did I feel I had something on my face,it is really light-weight and stays on well.The skins becomes really smooth which is actually very compatible with my foundation routine.Moreover, it's not sticky, just perfect doesn't smell so bad and is the perfect base for my make-up :D And I haven't shown any allergic reaction to it ,neither does it break me out.I recommend this to everyone 'coz it's simply amazing :D.Oh! and I apply it using the five-dot system,so I get an even layer.The only thing got me a tad bit sceptical was applying it only 15 minutes before leaving,which obviously I don't have time for,so I don't know whether its as effective or not. Rating it 5 Stars !!

    That's pretty much it for this entry :D
It cost me around SR42 which is quiet less than what I paid for the Nivea sunscreen :D

 

✰ 2-in-1 Review: Garnier Light Eye Roll-on + Tinted Eye Roll-on ✰

 

Garnier Light Eye Roll-on:

 

What it claims:

Eye puffiness and dark circles can make your eyes look dull & tired.Garnier Light Eye Roll-on is a massaging roll-on that combines caffeine and the draining effect of a massage to reduce puffiness and dark circles and brighten the eye contour.

Massage is a technique used by experts to boost natural draining and decongest tired eyes. The formula, enriched with caffeine, known for its stimulating properties on micro-circulation, helps to brighten the skin and boost radiance.

 

What it does: Does exactly what it does,this product amazes me,When I first bought it a year ago I was sceptical about trying it out as previous Garnier products caused an allergy on my face.But when I first put it on my eyes,it was the best feeling ever.The liquid is transparent,and the metal roller which not only massages the under-eye area but also gives a cool feeling to it. Instantly? hmmm that's a little exaggerating but it does make your eyes look less swollen and not so dark.Roll it gently under the yes for 30 seconds and then pat gently and wait for the magic.I like the slim container and the product dispenses of really easily,just give it a little shake before applying.And this awesomeness is just for SR 22!!! We just loves this product so much :D

 

Garnier Light Anti Dark Circles 2-in-1 Tinted Eye Roll-on:  (the name's li'l too long :D)

 

What it claims: 

Dark circles not only make you look tired but also darken your eye contour. Garnier introduces Light Anti Dark Circles 2-in-1 Tinted Eye Roll-on, the 1st refreshing roll-on with dual anti dark circles action
Instant covering action: Concentrated in mineral pigments, it covers dark circles in a flash. Giving you soft, natural looking finish for long lasting wear.
Anti dark circle hydrating care: Enriched with caffeine and pure lemon essence, known for its brightening properties, it combines a hydrating formula and the draining effect of a massage to effectively reduce dark circles and reveal a radiant and fresh look.

What it does:
I just loooooove this product and I have no words for how amazing this product is.Just similar to it's sister product but has one tiny change it's tinted YAY!! It's available in two shades over here : Light-002 (which is sold as Sheer Tint in the US) and Medium-003 (Medium/Deep).I use the latter and my mom the former.And we both love this product.I am on the second bottle and  I have no complaints with the product or the packaging :D It dispenses of really well and blends in really good.

As you can see that's the amount of product that comes out in 1 roll.
But for those who dry under-eye areas I would recommend using an eye-cream prior to application or else it'll look all flaky.Very natural and light finish,stays on for a good 6 hours of school ^_^.And it conceals and illuminates :D And the best part is I use it as an overall concealer for my face.Apart from the eyes I just on the nose and nose corners,centre of the forehead in a fan shape and the mouth corners.I know it's not meant for those areas but I haven't had any problems with it.Instantly brightens up the complexion with a super natural finish :D And its only for SR 24 talk about the cheapness :P

Have a nice day guys!!!

 

PS: This is a treat for my blog, to do two reviews in one, since I haven't been blogging regularly, due to school :D

❤❤❤ My TOP 12 Travel Essentials ❤❤❤

 

Yay!

So recently..umm is 3-4 weeks ago recently?? well anyways 3-4 weeks back I actually had got the opportunity to go to Makkah & Madina by road yes !! at approx. a 12 hour ride :/

How can it be that someone who loves to travel doesn't really love any means of transportation :o

Oh! and also road trips are tiring, hot and gross especially if its 42 degrees outside at minimun ,plus the public restrooms are not made for our luxury..awhh maan the stench yuck!1 Okay enough with the ranting,so I wanted to let you know whst I carried with me ,some of the stuff did turn out to be useless and you'll just come to know why.

First of all the top picture is all the hygiene/skin stuff that I carried,and yeah I got carried away with the text but hey it looks fine.Solets start with the bullets:

 

 

This tote bag's from Paprika (Centrepoint brand) and I love it! It's so spacious and compact at the same time.

 

Facewash:Okay this is essential for when you arrive at the hotel,during the journey not much :D

Cleanser:This Eskinol cleanser is ah-mazing because it has Menthol in it,Yep,it's really refreshing during the journey,or when ever you want to feel like an ice cube! (I know, that wasn't funny -__-)

Moisturiser:This is the most essential item and did I tell you I love Nivea Soft ,it's just an "one-for-all" kind of moisturiser and not it doesn't make you feel or look like a grease-ball.

Sunscreen:Well,it wasn't important for the journey,as we travelled at night,but yes this is essential,you guys don't know whether it's scorching hot in the afternoons,so this is really important.This sunscreen by Nivea is cool but I hadn't discovered Neutrogena's back then ,or else Neutrogena's would be the one I recommend

Sanitiser: Very important,from when you return from the rest-rooms or before you eat in one of those deserted inns.I actually preferred the sanitiser over the hand wash.

Lip-Balm:This is important.because  I cannot say a minute with chapped lips, I got two just in case I lost the other,but nothing of the sort happened.The one I used was the red one by Labello.

Spot-treatment:This is so essential ladies,you don't know I always end up having allergies after the using the public restroom's water,rarely I break out,but if you guys do, then this is a must-take product.I have the Derma-T topical lotion and Fucidin cream .

Pain-killers:I get fatigued really easily,and I am really weak person,so I need to carry all kinds of pain-killers just in case my body decides to betray me.Took Rapidus (not in the picture) and Panadol with me :D

Eye-Roll on: Not that useful,but I was like what the heck it's so light-weight let me just get it with me.

Deodorants & Body Spray: How can these two,not be important,after all that heat and travelling you ought to stink :p,so I took my favourite Dove ones with me.

 

 

Lastly, these are my life-savers,catchers(claw clips) hair-ties everything.I got the in a small gift box :p also the claw clip is an essential,if you wear a hijab it gets the hair away from your face and no, at least not for me, it doesn't give the hump like effect .Oh the Vaseline and Tinted Moisturiser/Eye Roll-on were useless I was sceptical about carrying them,as apparently I wasn't going for modelling (I know religious purpose -_-), but I took them with me just in case we might want to go somewhere else,but didn't get to use them as I had allergy on my face dues to eggs and heat and the water :D

Lastly I use Estee Lauder make-up bag (a gift) to hold my face stuff and Ikeas Zip Lock bags to hold body products and the other one for instant-grab stuff I might use it without having to go through so much stuff :D Carrying stuff in different bags helps to accommodate a LOT of stuff and keeps it organised.Threw my hairbrush and camera in the last moment and few snacks YAY!!!

That's it for today,but typing with an injured finger is such a pain in the neck >_<

 

Anti-Islam Film : I Protest !!!

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ 

 

 

In the name of Allah ,the Most Beneficent and the Most Merciful...

This is a non-beauty related post and as you've guessed from the title, you pretty much know what the content is going to be about .

Before I continue a small disclaimer *All the images in the post do not belong to me they have been taken off from facebook.Credits go to their respectful owners*

Coming to the topic:

 Just about a week back I had heard almost faintly on the news about this so called trailer ,but other than that I didnt know anything.But just 4 days back ,I wanted to know what was all the choas about ,when news focused on Pakistan .After googling it , I became aware of the shameful and sinful act that had been committed.I am not writing this post to talk about this person or the movie because all insults ever created will never make upto their ill-doing.

I am angered and hurt as no Muslim ever will hear a word against our beloved Rasool (s.AW.W) and  this blasphemy has been termed as "Freedom of Expression".Really? If that person really wanted to express where were his guts to come and adress the whole Muslim community in person,he even faked his name to do this.If tommorrow, we Muslims were to do anything will it still be classified as freedom of expression or will it be called terrorsim, racism, intolerence, anti-semetism or discrimimnation?

 

 

But more over what's happening across the globe, I don't know why Muslims are acting in an uncivilised manner , shedding Muslim blood, looting buildings and burning tyres.Protest!!!  I say so, do Protest, but peacefully just Like it was done in Lahore and Morroco , the enemies of Islam do not fear looted banks or burning tyres they fear crowded Masjids.In an attempt to show our anger, are we doing anything which our Prophet has taught us?Are we praying,are we being calm.Go protest my Muslims brothers and Sisters tell the world how much you love your Prophet , raise your voices,slogans, eveything but do not act like blood-thirsty animals .The purpose of this movie was to prove that we are the worst of the kind alive and by acting in this manner aren't we proving them right.

 

 

This what the Quran tells us to do , because we are answerable to Allah as to why didn't we stand up for our Rasool when he was disgraced but we should do it in one the most peaceful manners:

 

And (Mu'minoon are such that) when they hear foul speech, they turn away and say: "To us our deeds, and to you yours; peace be to you: we seek not the (ways of the) ignorant." (Quran, 28/55)

 

And do not argue with the People of the Scripture (Jews, Christians, etc.) except in the nicest manner. (Quran, 29/46)

 

When you hear the signs of Allah rejected and mocked at, just leave their company until they engage in a different discourse. (Quran, 4/140)

 

You shall certainly be tried and tested financially and personally/socially; and you shall certainly Hear a lot (that will grieve you) from those who received the Book before you (Jews, Christians etc.) and from polytheists; But if ye persevere with patience / steadfastness and piety-then that will be a determining factor in all affairs. (Quran, 3/186)

 

Hold to forgiveness; command the universal good; and turn away from the ignorant. (Quran, 7/199)
 

 

My salute to other religious groups who have supported the Muslims in the protest ,my respect to all for standing with us in such time and my heart swells with to see that the love for Rasool still lives in our hearts and that we haven't forgotten who we are.

 

La illa ha il lalla Muhammadar Rasoolallah!!!

 

 

 

**How To Orgainise Your Scarfs/Dupattas**

Long time,no post I know but well school went a li'l hard on homework and I haven't been doing well for the past 5 days well :p getting to the topic

 

Don't you find it hard to organise all those Chiffon/Crinkle dupattas that come with your lawn/cotton dresses.Up till now I have gone crazy folding and stacking them in a separate row.But..but when it comes to taking any one of them out I had to redo them all again >_< I know ..so frustrating, so I got me-self an organiser TADAH!!!

Nothing special,but is still better than having tonnes of hangers like the picture to the left:



 

It was stressing out my hangers and also occupying so much of space :/

So I rolled them around the circular thingies and kept the heavier scarfs over all of them

Work done!! But this can still be a li'l ineffective as I am a lazy person,so once if I remove a scarf from here,its only weeks after that I roll it and put it up again.Otherwise it's perfect to keep the mess at a side :D

Look at those dupattttassss :p

 

I like how it turned out.Threw on some heavier and larger dupattas and there you go :D

 

PS: This post was supposed to be up last week but my Wi-Fi was messing with me :( so anyways the hanger is from HomeCentre I guess it was SR 9 .

 

**Have a nice day!!! **

 

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