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[NOTD] Golden Rose - Paris Nail Lacquer

Paris Nail Lacquer by Golden Rose is a perfect nail colour range which gives a long lasting formula and adds a hint of shine to your nails. Golden Rose has super affordable products. You can enjoy this awesome range of Paris Nail Lacquers without compromising on your budget.


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Out of all these lovely, fashionable shades I got #88.


I bought it long ago but decided to show you a swatch of this rich, stylish colour. It is such a vibrant summer sky blue. I was in love with it the moment I applied it on. It compliments the colours of Spring. I really like the glossy finish in it. This nail polish is quite sheer, and I had to apply four coats to get this colour. Though you can always give an icy blue tinge to your nails with only two coats.

Price: around PKR 200

Golden Rose has got an online cosmetics shop in USA. Paris Nail Lacquer series is available in $2.29. Plus if you purchase it from GOLDEN ROSE USA you get 'free shipping and free samples on any order of $20 or more.'

These inexpensive, glamorous shades need to go in your Nail Lacquer Collection!

Varnish Vixen - Spring Giveaway

If you want to win all your dream nail colours enter this awesome giveaway by Varnish Vixen HERE
You can win from a range of OPI, China Glaze, MAC, BB Couture, Rescue Beauty Lounge, Illamasqua and some more.


Just fill out the entry form before April 23rd.

Makeup Madness at NoMoreRack - 60 Hours Only

FREE MAKEUP EVENT AT NoMoreRack

Valid from Tuesday March 29 at 8 AM PST/11 AM EST to Thursday 31st Midnight PST.

Only for citizens of USA (I know sad, I'd myself love to avail this deal)

All you’ve got to do is invite your friends to join NoMoreRack! Best of all, your friends don’t need to make a purchase. It's that easy! And you can claim a free gift from Lancome, Sephora, Stila, MAC etc.

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The Tools of Vidal Sassoon - Curlaire


Today I am going to review this beauty which was a birthday gift by a very dear friend of mine. She bought it from a store in Birmingham, UK. I am afraid I don't know its price and neither did I ask her. This product is available with the name of "CURLAIRE" with  the brand code of VSCB520.

This is the how it looks when you first open it.


TOP SECTION

BOTTOM SECTION

INSIDE THE BOX

1. Hot Air Styler
2. Brush Sleeve
3. 14 Rollers
4. 14 Super Clips
5. Travel Pouch
6. 3 Booklets


HOT AIR STYLER
This styler is a combination of curling device and blow dryer. It gives gentle heat, drying you hair while you style it.  There are air holes that allow hot air to pass through. The styler has a heat stand, stay cool safety tip, on/off switch, curl release lever and a swivel cord for easy maneuverability. It comes with a 0.5 inch barrel.

BRUSH SLEEVE
There is also a slip on vent brush for body and shaping as you dry your hair. It can be used to give gentle-lifts and quick touch-ups or to flick up the ends of your hair.

14 ROLLERS
There are 14 rollers - 4 large, 6 medium, 4 small. For more curls you can slip each roller onto the styler and roll each hair into place.

14 SUPER CLIPS
Use them to secure rollers to your hair.

TRAVEL POUCH
This is for easy storage. It is big enough to store all your rollers, clips and brush sleeve inside it.

BOOKLETS
There is an Instruction Booklet, a Product's Catalogue and a Guarantee Registration Form. Curlaire comes with 2-year performance guarantee.

Some styles made with Curlaire

What I love best about this hot air styler is that I don't use any hair gel or mousse except for a protective hair serum and it gives me retainable, softest curls ever.

Similiar products can be purchased from their website:

Sigma Beauty - Product of the Week

PROFESSIONAL BRUSH KIT

Introducing the new Sigma Beauty 'Make Me Up' collection! This best selling professional 12 brush kit now comes in beautiful colors and inside a durable and multifunctional container! Besides protecting your brushes, this exclusive container transforms into 2 stylish brush holders!

Brushes for a complete makeover!

Price: $99.00
Best deal compared to individual brush purchase! Save $53! 


BRUSHES IN THIS KIT

Eyeliner - E05 - An extra-fine tipped synthetic fiber brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke to line the eyes. 

Pencil - E30
 - Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Natural bristles.

Tapered Blending - E40
 - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Natural bristles. 

Eye Shading - E55
 - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Natural bristles.

Large Shader - E60
 - Flat shape is ideal for application of cream formulas and eye shadow primers. It also works great with loose eye shadows or pigments. Can be used to apply color all over the lid or precisely on the lash line. Natural bristles.

Small Angle - E65
 - Essential for the application of gel or cream eyeliner on the upper and lower lash line. This brush is also excellent for filling out the eyebrows. Synthetic bristles.

Medium Angled Shading - E70
 - Angled, tapered, flat top. Ideal to apply highlight shades underneath the eyebrow and on the inner corners. It can also be used for a precise application of darker shades on the crease area. Natural bristles.

Large Powder - F30
 - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. Natural bristles. 

Large Angled Contour - F40
 - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades. Natural bristles.

Duo Fibre - F50
 - Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. Blend of synthetic and natural bristles.

Foundation - F60
 - Can be used to apply liquid or cream foundation. It is also recommended to apply moisturizers and conceal large areas. Synthetic bristles.

Concealer - F70
 - The rounded, tapered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area. It is also recommended for a precise application in small areas. Synthetic bristles.
Sigma Makeup offers a free travel size E25 brush with this kit!
This brush is actually priced at $9.00. But with this 12 Brush Kit you get it for free. 
"Oval-shaped brush with gently chiseled sides. Blends and softens the look of powder or cream shadows. Ideal to apply eye shadow primer, base eye shadow colors, and blend harsh lines."

To get 10% off your entire purchase use code "STYLE2011" at checkout!

Get your Sigma PROFESSIONAL BRUSH KIT today at $89.10

Or check out Sigma Beauty Special Deals!

My First Blogger Award :D

Yayyy! I am so excited. Yesterday Syzia awarded me this 'Stylish Blogger Award'. I had seen it floating around when I was not a blogger, so I feel really flattered now. Thank you Syzia! I love following Peppermint Lips Beauty Blog. You can find everything about style, celebrities and beauty in her blog.


As being a winner of the award, I have to follow these rules:
1. Thank and link back to the person that awarded you this award.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Award 15 discovered great bloggers.
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the blog.

7 THINGS ABOUT ME

1. My present favourite colours are, yellow and purple.


2. I am a BIG dreamer!


3. I love Lord of the Rings! Cheesy huh? But no matter how many times I watch it, it never fails to give me goosebumps.


4. I cook really good and enjoy cooking, strange ain't it? On top of that I am a big foodie. Even the word 'food' makes my mouth water :P


5.  'Syllabus' books repulse me, that's how much I hate studying. Surprisingly, I still am a scholarship student ;)


6. I wish I could raid all the make-up stores in the world :D 


7. I have never drunk even a drop of tea my entire life!



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Classics - 3 Spunky Nail Colours



Price: PKR 105 each
Available in most stores of Pakistan.


They are really spunky colours that I jazz up with various outfits. I have these polishes for at least a year and they still have not dried out or clotted even a bit. The polish applies very smoothly. Though after 2 days the nail polish starts to chip off but I don't wear polishes for more than 3 days so it does not bother me.

No. 26

A very delectable pink this shade looks flattering on almost all skin tones. It's not a typical pink; cute and vivid  it's the perfect colour for Spring. I achieved this colour with only one coat of the polish. Surprising, ain't it?

No. 25

A little on the dark side than lilac, it reminds me of Orchids. I simple love wearing it. It does not have any glitter/shimmer and is all matte. Matte colours tend to go with various skin tones. One coat again!

Sorry I took off the label :s

This could be described as something lighter than the perfect forest green. It has slight shimmer in it. Which is why I don't really like this colour. It makes my hands look dark. But on a whim of possessing some green colour I just bought it. This polish is sheerer than the other two. Still I managed this shade with two coats.

If on a small budget, these three are really fun colours to add in your Nail Lacquer Collection!

What is the spunkiest nail colour you have?

My Favourite Shampoos


Ever wondered which shampoo to use? How to manage unruly, frizzy, dry hair?
Today in my post I will review three of my favourite shampoos best to treat lifeless, unmanageable hair and if not that then to give your already pretty hair an extra boost.

L'OREAL ELVIVE NUTRI-GLOSS
Cashmere Touch, Mirror-Shine
250 ml ~ PKR 300 

Elvive Nutri-Gloss is for long, dull hair which promises to revive the brilliance in your hair. It comes with technological innovation of Pearl Protein, the element that gives your hair their shine and resistance. The Pearl Protein penetrates the hair to give targeted nutrition in the fibre, without weighing down your hair. And your hair feels so great to touch. This shampoo smells awesomely nice.

ORIFLAME WHITE NETTLE & PAPAYA
200 ml ~ PKR 379

This is a 2-in-1 anti-dandruff shampoo plus conditioner. But it isn't purely an anti-dandruff shampoo; it can be used in place of a regular shampoo too. It is an effective light and gentle shampoo that cleanses and prevents anti-dandruff leaving hair healthy and shiny. It is a very mild shampoo that on days I have oiled my hair I have to use it thrice to get my hair cleaned.

CLAIROL HERBAL ESSENCES DAZZLING SHINE
200 ml ~ PKR 215

This is again a shine reflecting shampoo for normal hair. It contains berry, tree and orange flower extracts. All these natural ingredients give your hair a gleam. I really like the translucent light-green coloured shampoo that comes out of the bottle.

Out out these three, the shampoo that I love the most and can't stop buying is L'OREAL ELVIVE NUTRI-GLOSS. It really nourishes your hair leaving them frizz-free, revived and bouncy.

For the heated, humid Summer hope this review helps you to make the best choice for your hair.

What's your favourite shampoo?

Cosmeceutique Under Eye Gel

MY WONDER EYE GEL

Dark circles are a very common problem. We all try out numerous creams and home remedies but in vain. I myself have been a complete victim to this darkcircles-eradicting search. For me this was my biggest problem until I came upon the Cosmeceutique Circle and their various natural products. Their price range was very economical so I decided to try some of their products including the sunscreen, face wash and this UNDER EYE GEL.


Cosmeceutique say:
“Gentle, light-weight, and non-oily formulation made with pure natural ingredients smoothens and softens the delicate skin around the eyes, helps retain moisture balance, reduces fine lines and lightens dark circles.”

It has a safe ingredient list of:
M Water, cucumber extract, green tea extract, margosa extract, white lilly extract, quince seed extract, withania sominifera, kurchi bark, glycerine, acrylated crosspolymer, xanthun gum, potassium hydroxide, chemomile, sodium benzoae, 2-Phenoxyethanol

Cucumber extract – soothes and helps relieve the puffiness of the skin.
Green tea extract – helps retain skin moisture and slows down the anti-aging process.

Directions to use:
Apply twice daily around the eye area using your fingertips. Avoid dragging the skin as this may result in the formation of lines.

How did Cosmeceutique Under Eye Gel treat me? 
I will also compare this gel to the Vince Hydrating Eye Serum (which I reviewed in my last post).

This gel comes in a 20ml tube with the standard price of Rs. 450; unlike Vince Eye Serum which comes in a 15ml tube of Rs. 750. A big difference, and more when the cheaper works and the other does not.

As you can see in the picture the gel is translucent, almost-colourless. It is non-oily and absorbs in your skin easily. When you apply Vince Eye Serum your eye area does not feel sticky AT ALL. But Cosmeceutique Eye Gel sticks lightly if you touch your eye sockets after application. In the morning I always use compact powder after applying so it does not really bother me. Though it is not that sticky to really be a bother or even worth mentioning. But because I am doing a review from all aspects I had to say it. In the scent area Vince Eye Serum takes the lead as I said in my last post I love how it smells. Cosmeceutique smells like a herbal product, which is not a fragrance but neither an odour.

Now onto its results... 
I had pretty bad shadows around me eyes. I never believe in too much makeup so never made concealers my cover. I have not much time to sleep, eat and exercise well. I use a lot of computer which tires out my eyes. Therefore, I needed something that works with my non-healthy routine. And for me Cosmeceutique Under Eye Gel worked. REALLY WORKED! Within 3 weeks I noticed a considerable difference around my eyes. My eyes stopped looking tired, got a radiant glow to them and my shadows reduced. My thoughts were confirmed when my colleagues at work started commenting on this change.

I don’t think any cream is that wondrous to completely eliminate dark circles though I cannot yet comment on it too because such change can only be felt after regular use of more than 6 months

It has been more than two months since I have been using this gel. And yes, I did it buy it again too. So I would recommend Cosmeceutique Under Eye Gel to all of you out there. I don’t think there’s a problem in just trying out something that costs only Rs. 450 and seeing for yourself.

Cosmeceutique is available all over Pakistan. You can always order online at:

What is your Wonder Eye Cream?

Vince Hydrating Eye Recovery Serum




While rummaging into my old stuff I stumbled upon this tube of ‘Vince Hydrating Eye Recovery Serum’. And there I thought I must tell my followers about my views on this. I bought it a year ago so I don’t have its packing to show you.

First, let’s see what Vince says about the Hydrating Eye Serum:
“Hydrating Eye Serum is formulated to define, contour, re-firm and brighten the skin, while softening the appearance of dark circles, eye bags, imperfections, lines and wrinkles. Created with a unique blend of peptides and antioxidants, including Green and White Teas, a potent free radical scavenger and our Molecular Complex™, this innovative featherweight serum is designed to effectively combat the multiple signs of visual aging around the eye area.”
 
Now how far is this true…

Vince Hydrating Eye Serum comes in a 15ml light blue tube which I bought for Rs. 750 approx. (I don’t remember the exact price). I had heard a lot about the product, and it had been recently introduced in Pakistan so I went ahead and bought it. I went into the routine of applying it twice a day. As you can see the serum is not too thick. It easily absorbed into my skin after a few minutes. It had the pro of having a completely light and non-greasy formula. You won’t find it sticking onto your finger for even a second. Plus, I really loved its scent. It smelled like all the luxury creams do, very light and flowery and rich.

Did the eye serum work?
A big NO! Unfortunately, this serum did not even gave me the illusion of working. I have pretty bad dark circles. So for ages I had been testing various home remedies too. I found the remedy of almond oil giving me an illusion of working more than this serum. I regularly applied the serum for about 3 weeks with no noticeable difference on my dark circles. The only thing it does is to reduce puffiness for which the price is too much. I do not have any lines or wrinkles so I cannot tell you does it have the anti-aging effect or not . But as far as dark circles and lightening of eye area is concerned it did not even give me a minimal outcome. So after a month I discontinued using it. Some people are of the view that creams don’t work until you try them out for at least 4 months. But I think a good cream at least starts showing its results within a month. And I am an experiencer of that one good cream, which I will review in my next post. For me, Vince Hydrating Eye Serum was a total waste of money. You enjoy applying it, as I did but without bearing any results except for somewhat reduction in puffiness. Personally, I won’t recommend this to anyone.

To know what really worked on my real bad dark circles, don’t miss out my next post where many ladies will find out the solution to their lifelong dilemma of dark circles.

Has anyone of you ever tried Vince Hydrating Eye Serum? How did it work for you?

Hottest Lawn in Town

DRAPE YOURSELF IN LIGHT AND BRIGHT

Summer is the month to flaunt the joyful shades of Lawn. To perk up you Summer Wardrobe, here I bring you a sneak preview of the much-anticipated Summer Lawn Collection by various designers.
You can also check their official website under each picture for further information.
  
Note: I do not own the images in this post

CRESCENT LAWN
BONANZA DESIGNER SERIES LAWN

ASIM JOFA PREMIUM LAWN COLLECTION
 

FIRDOUS LAWN

GUL AHMED 
Check out their catalogue at http://gmag.gulahmed.com/
Or shop online at http://www.gulahmedshop.com/

KAYSERIA - Exclusive Prints by Bareeze
Prints from Paradise

LAKHANI KOMAL SUMMER COLLECTION 2011

MAHIN ERUM LAWN

MAHNOUSH LAWN

MARIA. B. LAWN
 

 'NISHA' Lawn by Nishat Linen

ORIGINS - Ready To Wear
Spring Collection

SANA SAFINAZ LAWN
 
Sana Safinaz' Exhibition
Location: Expo Center, Hall 6 (Karachi)
Time: 9:00AM Friday, March 18th

SHAMAEEL SITARA PREMIUM LAWN

SOBIA NAZIR LAWN
 
Sobia Nazir's Exhibition
Location: House No 2A, Street 29, F7/1
Date: 4th - 8th April

VANEEZA V-LAWN

DEEPAK PERWANI COLLECTION
Deepak Perwani's Exhibition 
Location: Palms - The Marquee
                                           Comm. 5, Block-4, Adjacent Beach Park,
        Clifton (Karachi)
                               Time: March 19 at 10:00am - March 21 at 10:00pm

Have a fun time creating your Summer wardrobe with this Hottest Lawn Collection =)
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