Goofing with Fimo canes!!

Hi Beauties!

Here is a fun post for you girls. I am going to share my first ever experience with fimo canes. This post is for all those who fail in their first attempts, be it at applying fimo canes or creating an eye look or a flawless makeup application. Its ok if you do not do well the first time. It requires time and practice to improve so do not lose hope and be a little patient. So here is my first goofy attempt to putting on fimos on my nails :)

Here is what I used:

1. A nail color to serve as a base coat. Im using Sally Hansen French shell shimmer in natural color. It has shimmer particles and gives out a very natural shimmery glow to the nails.

2. A blade to cut the fimos. I tried this surgical blade and later a paper cutter too but my hands gave away. I am going to get myself a proper fimo cutter now. I found it really hard to cut fimos :(

3. A fimo cane. I purchased a few from from JMC. You can check out its Face book page by clicking on the link. I also did a haul post for the things I got formyself. You can also view the post for fimos here. Each fimo cost me around Rs. 100.

4. A nail glue. I used Kroxx nail glue. Got it for Rs. 60 from Raja Sahib Link Road Model Town.

5. A clear top coat. I am using Medora base coat for top coating after the application of fimos. Its for Rs. 95 and is available at almost all cosmetics and departmental stores.

How I did it and what Happened:

I started off with applying Sally Hansen French shell shimmer as a base coat and letting it dry. When I was sure it has dried off I started off with cutting the fimo stick with the surgical blade you see above in the pictures. My Goodness! I never thought I'll be required to take in some energy boosting tabs before cutting them. I found it really hard to cut them, required quite some force. I thought maybe its the blade so I used a paper cutter instead but that too was of no avail. The results were the same. Few of them were really thick some of them slashed from the middle and they got cut in whatever mood the fimo felt like. Oh well I did not want to waste them and wanted to see how they look on my nails so I still used them. I put a drop of Kroxx nail glue on the nail where I wanted to stick the fimos and with the help of a tweezer I put the fimo over the glue drop. Apply a little pressure over the fimo with the tweezer for sometime till you are sure that fimo is sticked in place. You might notice the fimo slipping here and ther over the nail but you will get a hang of how much pressure to apply so that the fimo does not move. After sticking all the fimos I applied the Medora top coat and let it dry. Here is the final look

See how uneven and thick the fimos I have cut. But not to worry, this was my first attempt and I intend to improve with every application. My morale is still high :p I'll definitely do another post when I apply them again. This was all to my first encounter with fimos, I hope you enjoyed my goofy post. Drop in your comments and let me know. Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!

OMG!: Nair Roll on wax

Hi Beauties!

OMG posts are a new addition in my blog. Yes you are right OMG means Oh my God! and when I shall do an OMG post it would imply that I am totally taken by the product. The product has worked for me miraculously. So this happens to be my first OMG post and its on a hair removing product. Lets see what all this is about...

When I went for grocery shopping this time to Hyperstar I felt like giving this product a try. I had seen it so many times before but never thought of giving it a look even. But this time I read the detail written on the back of the pack and thought of giving it a try.

Its a roll on wax from a famous brand Nair. They are usually known for their depilatory creams and wax strips. This roll on wax is another innovative product which I have given a try for the very first time. It comes in a plastic packing with one roll on wax, 15 sheets and an instruction leaflet. The wax content is 100 ml.

To use it, twist off the white lid and unscrew it. The mouth is corked with this plastic lid. Take out this lid but do not throw it away. Screw the roll lid again and wait for a while for the wax to flow into the roller. Its a lot better to warm the wax a little. I warmed it up for 20 seconds in the micro wave so that the it can roll out smoothly from the roller.

Roll the roller on the desired area in the direction of the hair. A thin layer of clear wax shall cover the area. Apply a sheet, rub the sheet with your hand once or twice and pull it off in the opposite direction of the hair. Tadaaaa..... Hellooo to the clean, smooth skin. All unwanted hair gone!

If you look at the picture below you'll see that the plastic case acts as a tray for the roller. Place the roller like shown in the picture so that the wax stays into the roller and does not move back if laid on a flat surface. Otherwise every time you will have to wait for the wax to flow down into the roller. And don't worry the wax does not leak out on its own into the tray at all.

Once you are done with waxing place back the lid and put the roller into the tray for later use. This is all about how the roller works and what it does. Now is the time to give my verdict on it....

I'd say I am totally blown away by this product. It is super awesome. It totally lives up to what its supposed to do. Its way beyond what I had expected out of it. When I pulled the strip and saw my smooth clean skin I was OMG! :o it actually worked. Since I am hairy and my hair growth is fast I tend to keep an eye on diverse hair removal methods. Waxing so far is the most suitable to me. But this Nair roll on wax I'd say is the most convenient thing I have ever come across. No messy and sticky hands and surfaces. Its clean and quick and does the job well even for my thick rooted hair.

This product cost me Rs. 565 from Hyperstar. The only issue I have from this thing is that as compared to the quantity its a little high priced. I mean Rs. 565 for 100 ml? They must come up with some refill wax or somthing. Though I have not tried it yet but I think I shall try pouring in the wax I normally use and see if it still works. Another plus for this wax is that it smeels really nice and fruity and even after washing the skin the light fruity fragrance lingers on. I am rating this product 4.7/5 and would totally buy it again and would recommend everyone else to buy it too.

Hope you liked my first OMG post. Drop in your comments and let me know if anyone of you has ever tried the roll on wax before and share your experience with me. I love to hear from you. Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!

Oriflame Pure Color Lipstick in Desert Rose

Hi Beauties!

With all these Oriflame promotions going on its hardly unlikely that anyone is unaware of their Pure color lipsticks. No doubt these are the most affordable lipsticks and that too with quality. But the thing that pops in mind is, they being so cheap and affordable, are they even worth buying? Can a lipstick at this price be of quality? Stay with me to find out...

 

I am NOT an Oriflame consultant. I skim through the online catalogues and in case I like something I just go to their head office and get myself whatever I want. I already possess 2 Pure color lipsticks, one in vintage nude and the other in vintage rose. It was now time to try out a pink shade and the most pinkish true pink color was Desert Rose. I got this for Rs. 159 from the oriflame office here in Lahore.

Oriflame Pure color lipsticks come in black plastic body with a transparent cap with Oriflame written on it. The lipstick itself is quite light weight. One can hardly notice the weight of it in fingers as it weighs 4gms.

This is the color of lipstick. Its a nice fresh pink color with a light purple undertone to it just like Medora 555 Angel Pink but its more pink and less purple. You can see my review of Medora Angel Pink here. I forgot to swatch it on my hand but here is how it looks on my lips.

I just love the way this shade looks on my lips. It makes the face look fresh, vibrant and glowy. It just brings color and life to the face. The best part about this lipstick is, it isnt matte at all. Its not shimmery or glowy but just hydrating and smooth. It glides smoothly onto the lips and gives them a sheer shine. The color is very pignmented and not sheer at all. It lasts for a good 4 to 5 hours on my lips and has a sweet scent to it as well. I really like this color and would rate it 4.5/5 and would definitely buy more shades and recommend you to give it a try if you still haven't. For the price and quality it is an amzing buy and totally worth it.

Hope you liked my review. Drop in your comments and let me know, they are the drive I need to get more motivated. Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!



Haul from JMC

Hi Beauties!

Jeez, Face book is flooded with pages selling jewellery, clothes and nail art items. No? It sometimes gets difficult to distinguish from where to buy and where not to buy. I seriously get confused! However a good customer never forgets the place where he/she has been treated with due respect and high quality services. Same is the case with JMC. I had ordered from her before and ordered again to her because of her professional behaviour. Anyways, I used to watch her page full of so many nail art items, pet accessories, jewellery items and many mix accessories. Finally I ordered a few things from her.

Nail art stamping plate, a scrapper and a stamper. All these at the most reasonable rates as compared to all other pages I have come across so far.

 

A bracelet, ring, kitty pendant and a peacock pendant. The quality is so good and they look so cute that I have got so many praises on wearing these. In fact my female colleagues have decided to order for themselves too.

 

And a few fimo canes :p I think I got one free fimo cane too as my order amounted more than Rs. 3000 so free fimo and free delivery :)

Isn't it an amazing haul? I simply loved everything I got. I got my delivery within 24 hours of making the payment. JMC is really reliable in terms of rates and quality services. I am definitely going to haul some more from her in future. She runs a Face book page, you can check out her page here. Hope you liked my haul. Share in your comments and let me know. Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!



Medora lipsticks

Hi Beauties!

Today's post is about a local brand available all over the country and is easily accessible. Even our Moms, I am sure are fully aware of this brand. After all this is one of the brands which was widely used in their times and is still famous among the areas where people do not have access to well established markets. Girls, I am talking about Medora of London. Somehow I also own 2 lipsticks of this brand and going to review them for you.

I got myself the 2 colors I normally use i.e. pink and caramel shade. I don't know why but I always end up buying these two shades whenever I hunt for lipsticks or lip glosses. I just do not experiment with brighter shades, makes me feel uncomfortable wearing bright flashy shades on my lips.

Medora lipsticks are of two kinds I think. One is the matte kind that I have got and the other one is the glossy kind. I couldnt find any good suitable color of my choice in the glossy ones otherwise I would have definitely got myself the glossy Medora lipsticks. Medora lipsticks come in grey cardboard box just like the color of the outer body of the lipstick. Unfortunately I threw away the cover boxes of these so do not have pictures to show you. The brown shade is named SISS and number is 231 while the pink one is ANGEL PINK in number 555. Thank God at least Medora named their lipsticks because they have not named their nail colors and it gets impossible to remember the shade numbers.

This is how the colors look like. I swatched them both on my hand. Sometimes it gets impossible to judge a color by its swatch on hand. It has happened several times with me that a lipstick shade which looked good on the hand looked equally awful when applied on lips especially the coral shades. I seriously have stopped looking for coral shade lipsticks for myself :(

This is how SISS looks like on my lips.

Here is ANGEL PINK.

My take on Medora lipsticks:

I know I got myself matte lipsticks but I feel they are literally matte. I really have to swipe the lipstick three four times on my lips to get the color. Siss gives out a really matte look and might need a hint of clear lip gloss for some shine if you are into glossy or shiny lips. Angel pink however is fine maybe due to the bright color or chemical formulation. I think Siss might not be the color for everyone. Its a kind of shade that really neutralizes your face and might not suit people with dark complexions. Even I felt like a zombie initially :p so be sure to check it out before giving it a try. Angel pink is a nice lively pink shade with purple undertone and instantly brightens up the face. Due to the matte texture of the lipsticks they really stay long on the lips and do not disappear all that easily. Medora lipsticks cost Rs. 80 or Rs. 85 and are really affordable. They are easily available all across the country and you can find them at almost all departmental and cosmetic stores. I wuld give them 4/5 and like the colors I have got for myself. They have a variety of other shades too. Check them out.

Hope you liked my review. Drop in your comments and let me know. Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!

Medore Nail Color in 349

Hi Beauties!

The most views I get on my blog on daily basis is on Medora products. I am amzaed to see the trend because I never expected Medora to be such a widely googled product. Since I own some products by Medora I though why not do some posts on it as well. Medora is a locally manufactured Pakistani brand which is widely known for its nail colors. I remember when I was a kid Medora was quite popular since access to international brands was not this convenient and there was no internet to google even. Medora has a wide range of lipstick colors too and are very affordable and economical.

I do not exactly recall form where I purchased this nail color however I remember when I saw this shade I instantly felt like buying it. Its a light sheer silver color but the good part is it gives a hint of blue and green depending where the light hits the nails. It is not a holographic color but still it gives out dual shades, sometimes of blue and sometimes of green with silver base.

This is the result I achieved after two coats of application. Like I mentioned above its a little sheer but the result will be better after the application of three coats. The applicator handle is of appropriate length which provides good handling of the brush and makes application easier. The brush is also moderately sized and provides good coverage over the nails. It dries out within 5 to 7 minutes which is OK with me.

Overall I like this shade and if you like it you must also give it a try. Since Medora does not name their shades and mention only numbers then so this one is 349. It cost me Rs. 95 which is the fixed price charged all over Pakistan. I would rate this product 4.7/5 and would totaly recommend you to buy it. Hope you liked my post. Post in your comments and let me know. I love to read your comments. Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!

Sleek glo highlighter in Sun Goddess

Hi Beauties!

So ladies this is my first sleek product..... looks amazing doesn't it? Well guess what! Its not the original sleek :p its another copy but looks so real that its hard to differentiate. I could not find anything similar to this product on the sleek website so just figured that maybe it was a limited edition thing or has been discontinued for some reason. Read further to know more about this product.

This is the bottom view of the palette. Its actually a sleek glo face and body highlighting palette weighing 9 gms. Its a sleek palette just like the name suggests which means its light weight and slim and can easily be carried around in your handbag and is travel friendly.

So this is what is inside the palette. Its a five bar face and body highlighter in gold shades. The outer part of the palette is made of matte black plastic. The lid has a mirror attached to it to view precise application of the product. It comes with a small brush applicator which makes the palette a complete combo for a perfect highlighter.

The applicator brush is soft. Its better than the one I have in my MAC duo blush. This one has soft bristles and gives a good application but then again for body highlighting I find the brush small in size and does not fully tend to the prupose. But then again something is better than nothing.

A close up of the highlighing bars.

Swatches of the bars in the same order.

The final look after blending.

My take on this product:

I really like those professional shots where the models are all glowy from head to toe with their cleavages and legs glittering. I kind of find them attractive. Since I work, so I cant wear highlighter on my body in office and look like Edward in sunlight but I do not miss any chance to put them on whenever there is a party or some wedding event. I like highlighting my neck area, the hollow of my neck and this product does the job superbly. From the swatches you might have noticed the product is quite powdery and due to the holes in the palette where the brush is placed, it might create a mess in the bag or wherever its kept. Other than that I don't find any flaws with it. It blends really really well and all the powdery and cakey thing vanishes once it is properly blended. It gives out a lovely gold glow and catches light when photographed. The look is just amazing. Once I run out of this product I am definitely going to buy it again. I'll rate it 4. 7/5, not rating it 5 just because of the applicator brush.

I got this for Rs. 350 from Victoria Departmental Store on Link Road Model Town. I think its worth a buy for the price and quality. I mean, look at the glow it gives you and the blend it has and that too just in Rs. 350! Hope you liked my review of my sleek face and body highlighter. Drop in your comments to let me know. I love reading your comments. Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!

MAC duo blush (fake)

Hi Beauties!

Using MAC cosmetics is the dream of every girl who knows about MAC and understands its worth. Same is the case with me I am also one of those girls. I am using MAC here but the catch is its a replica not the original MAC. However knowing that I am using a branded copy is somewhat soothing psychologically just like the psych research says. So this is the compact duo blush I am bragging about.

 

Its a duo powder blush and when I say powder I mean powder blush in the literal sense. Why? I shall explain this to you later.  The blush weighs 12 gms and is very compact in size which makes it travel friendly. Infact I carry it in my makeup pouch in my handbag at all times. The one I have is in shade 01. Although I did not see any shade variations in other kits, the shop had it only in shade 01 so I am not sure if other colors are available or not.

One is a soft coral shade and the other one is a nice bubble gum pink color.

One thing I like about this blush is that besides being a copy it comes in a nice finishing. Its actually a double storey blush. I did not figure it out right away when I purchased it. I know it sounds really dumb but I could actually hear something moving in the kit but just could not figure out what it is or why is the sound coming. Then somehow the lower portion clicked open and I discovered a mirror fixed at the bottom of the blush along with an applicator brush. Talk about Columbus discovering America and I discovering mirror and brush in my blush duo :p

Okay, I admit I seriously dont know how to use this brush. Whenever I apply blush with it I get a straight slanting rectangular color on my face. I do not find this brush fun to use at all as I do not know how to blend with it. I might sound dumb here but maybe I am :p The brush is not all that soft, it has a little hard bristles which might make it annoying to use.

Here is a swatch of the peach shade.

This is the pink one.

Here is how the pink one looks while blended. It gives out a very creamy smooth fresh pink flush to the cheeks. I am wearing it today on my cheeks at work.

This is blended swatch of the coral peach shade. It is also really creamy and smooth.

I have used this blush duo alot and I like it too. Due to its compact size its always found in my handbag in case I ever need to apply blush on. Plus both the colors are the ones that compliment majority of the colors in dresses. When I said they are literally powder blush ons I meant they are so powdery that once touched the powder spreads all over the kit which maybe a nuisance if it keeps falling here and there in the bag. But on application over cheeks its effect is real smooth and creamy. It blends really well and gives a clean matte finish to the cheeks not at all chalky. You can see what I mean in the above swatches too. Another con I find in the kit is the existence of mirror under the blush. First one needs to open the second compartment, take the brush out, open the first compartment, sweep the brush and then again the second copartment to see the mirror for precise application. See, what I mean!

Overall its a good affordable thing to carry around. It cost me Rs. 350 and I purchased it from Hafiz Cosmetics. I would rate it 3.8/5 and is worth a buy. Hope you liked my review. Post in your comments and let me know. Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!

Essence nail color in where is the party?

Hi Beauties!

I am back with another nail color review. Sorry for the crappy quality of the pictures. I took them in a real rush right before leaving for work in the morning so they are not that clear as I expected them to be. But I guess they would serve the purpose. This is my first holographic nail color and I got my hands on this one by chance. By the cap of the bottle its looks like a plain old purple color but it is not! Read further to find out....

The shade number is 43, where is the party? and has a double color effect of purple and green depending where the light hits the nail color. The base color is purple with a duochrome green shade. It is not exactly a holographic nail color but it sure gives the effect of one. Its from Essence color & go nail range available in 5ml bottle.

The applicator brush is fine bristled and provides a good coverage on my nails. It is neither too slim and nor to thick, simply the appropriate size for my nails. The applicator handle sure is tiny which may trouble some people while applying but I personally am ok with the handle as well. I applied two coats to achieve this opaque effect and it dries out fast after application too. I would not say its a 60 second dry nail color but still its better than many others. The wear time of the nail color is excellent for 2 days but after that you will notice the tips chip off. Its one of those colors that give you a goth effect and can be worn at halloween or with dark clothes.

This is a close up of the final effect on the nails. I am really lovin it as its a nice duo color nail polish and that too on a very reasonable and affordable price. It costs Rs. 200 and is available at Al Fatah and Enem stores Lahore. You can check Essence products there. I just wish somehow we get the complete Essence range available in Pakistan with all the latest trend ranges *sigh*

Hope you liked my review of nail color. Post in your comments and let me know. I love to read your views.... Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!

Oriflme promotions!!!!

Hi Beauties!

I am back with another haul post and I know how much fun it is to read about hauls. Its such a wonderful feeling to see new products or see someone buying the products you already are using. I was looking at Oriflame promotions for like a month now and was planning what to buy, finally I made my trip to Oriflame office. I went once before like, two weeks back but there I came to know they have relocated to a new location. It took me some searching to find out their new location but it was worth the wait. Lets not keep you waiting anymore, here is what I got myself.

1. Oriflame hand scrub Rs. 238

2. Acai and pomegrante antioxidant face wash Rs. 343

3. Acai and pomegranate antioxidant day cream Rs. 359

4. Acai and pomegranate antioxidant night cream Rs. 398

5. Pure skin mattifying cream Rs. 552

6. Eclipse perfume Rs. 552

7. Soothing soap bar in aloe vera and maracuja Rs. 95

8. Oriflame lipstick in soft caramel Rs. 159

9. Oriflame wonder color lipstick in mysterious pink Rs. 119

I have started using the pomegrantes face wash and day, night creams. Soon I'll review them. Watch out this space for reviews. Hope you liked my haul. Stay healthy and beautiful. Take care!