tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52199148354210960662024-03-13T07:13:30.859-07:00GlamaramaA Beauty & Lifestyle Diary Of A Dreamer Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-44320510341163317182014-02-09T09:39:00.001-08:002014-02-09T09:39:58.202-08:00Review: Tropic Isle Strong Roots Red Pimento Hair Growth Oil<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It took me years to embrace my curls. I used to hate my wavy hair but slowly I learnt how to maintain it. Soft beachy curls quickly became my signature style. I loved how effortless it looked. However, last year I wanted a change and I decided to straighten my hair with at home straightening treatment, Wella Straight. The first time I straightened my hair I loved the sleek look. There is something in Wella Straights new formulation that makes the hair really soft. To maintain my hair I was using Lee Stafford Hair Growth Treatment. <div>
Three months after first using the treatment I decided to give it another go. It was such a bad idea. A week or two after using the treatment I started noting bald patches. My thick hair (thanks to Lee Stafford Hair Growth Treatment) had thinned drastically. </div>
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I was recommended so many hair oils from everyone and their mother. I tried a mixture of desi oils, a mixture of desi powder from Saeed Ghani. Wishlist was on a hiatus and I couldn't get my hands on a Lee Stafford Hair Growth treatment. By December I was desperate and frantic. </div>
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Thankfully, a friend was coming from the US for a wedding. I randomly did a search on Amazon for "hair growth" and stumbled upon the Tropic Isle Strong Roots Red Pimento Hair Growth Oil. I bought a bottle of the Jamican Black Castor Oil and the because the reviews were so good. </div>
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With the combination of these two oils my prayers were answered (yes, I prayed for my hair to grow back). I started to see a difference in two weeks. The bald patches started filling up and my hair felt softer and more manageable (and my panic attacks started subsiding! I was no longer bald)</div>
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Tropic Isle Strong Roots Red Pimento Hair Growth Oil comes in a small bottle. I mix it in with the Jamican Black Castor Oil. The Tropic Isle Strong Roots isn't your conventional oil. Its texture is similar to Coconut Oil (squishy). I heat it up, wait till it melts and then add it with the Castor Oil. There is a slight tingling sensation after applying it. The best way I can describe it as minty feeling on ones scalp. It doesn't hurt and it's not too obvious. I didn't even notice it the first few times.</div>
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I've been using it for almost two months now. Not only have the bald patches filled up, but my hair has gotten longer as well. I highly recommend Lee Staffords Hair Growth Treatment and I've used it for months, but this oil works faster and lasts longer than Lee Staffords Hair Growth Treatment. I used to run out of the Lee Stafford Treatment in less than a month, and I still have more than half left in both Tropic Isle Oils. </div>
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To be honest I can't think of a single con (other than the fact it's not readily available in Pakistan). I love using it and it has been a life saver. You can mix the Tropic Isle Strong Roots Red Pimento Hair Growth Oil with an oil you're already using, you can use it on it's own or mix it in with the Jamican Black Castor Oil like I do. </div>
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I have extremely fine hair and for years I'd stopped using a straightener. I would only straighten my bangs, but other than I would do it on eid or on a wedding function. Why? After straightening my hair would look fried for months. Now they look healthy even when I straighten it (which I do a lot because the natural curl in my hair hasn't returned 100%). </div>
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I hope this post helps all those who wanted before and after pictures. </div>
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Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-62140690955810535412012-12-04T06:56:00.001-08:002012-12-04T06:56:33.956-08:00Review: Revlon Lip Butter In Strawberry Shortcake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butters served as a launching pad for Wishlist. They were a delight to stock up on, because they sold out so fast.We couldn't stock them fast enough! When so many of you were buying Lip Butters from us, we were sitting there surrounded with countless Lip Butters and couldn't try any of them. Sad, right?<br />
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I just got my first one a couple of weeks ago. I didn't buy it through Wishlist though. I was in India in the first week of November and Revlon had just launched their Lip Butters there. You guys should be proud of me! I controlled the mad urge for buying any make-up other than Lakme (hey, you can't blame me. Lakme is on the wishlist of any cosmetic junkie who goes to India, right?). On my last day in India though, I panicked! I hadn't done enough shopping! So I ended up buying a lip butter for twice the price we charge you guys (it hit me after I came back to Pakistan! Tsk. I was so mad at myself!) Was it worth the (double) price?<br />
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It's only after trying one for yourself do you (finally) understand the hype. I'd tried Cotton Candy at the store and it wasn't that impressive. It had chunky bits of glitter in it, and didn't have enough colour pay off. When I tried Strawberry Shortcake I was blown away by the pretty shade. It's a beautiful cotton candy pink, with a hint of shimmer in it. Its a step up from your basic milky blue-based pink and it's a couple of notches down from being a bright fuchsia. Does that make sense? No? Basically, it's smack down right in the middle of being the most wearable pink.<br />
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My lips tend to get very dry in the winter, and I love that I don't have to think about applying a lip balm (which I often forget) before applying Strawberry Shortcake. It glides on beautifully and doesn't accentuate the dry patches on my lips. Trust me, this is a relief. I love MAC's Creme Cup but it tends to settle in to the dry patches of my lips, and the result isn't very flattering. The only thing I have similar to the Lip Butters is my Dior Addict lipstick and L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipsticks. The L'Oreal version is just as balm (the texture is slightly thicker), but has more of an opaque coverage compared to the Lip Butters.<br />
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Are Lip Butters worth it? It depends on what you're looking for. Do your research before investing in a shade. Some shades are very sheer and some have amazing colour pay off (like the one I have). Aroosa, and another friend of mine have Peach Parfait, and both of them said that it is just a sheer wash of colour. You can opt for super bright colours or play it safe with just a hint of colour on your lips. Either way, these are worth trying out.<br />
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You can buy Revlon Lip Butters for 950PKR from Wishlist. ( I got mine for Rs 1200 (600 Indian Rupees) :O ).</div>
Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-68097217010206007892012-11-25T02:41:00.001-08:002012-11-25T02:47:19.805-08:00Blame It On....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been forever and a day since I last did a blog post. I have two reasons, one is more legitimate than the other. A couple of months ago, one of my best friends and I opened an online store called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/createawishlist" target="_blank">Wishlist</a>. As you can tell I am obsessed with make-up (and bags, oh and shoes...and oooh well the list goes on), and Aroosa is obsessed with accessories.Our obsessions paved the way for us to create a platform from which people could buy whatever they liked. Be it make-up, clothes, shoes or accessories.<br />
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Youtube and Blogs have fuelled our passion (addiction is a better word) to shop, haven't they? My wishlists used to consist of endless things I'd seen on Youtube videos, and the sad part was I didn't have access to more than half the things. So Aroosa and I took matters in to our own hands (by the grace of Allah), and created a place where not only WE could shop, but YOU guys could as well. The response and the support we've gotten from each and everyone of you has been amazing (a special nod of appreciation goes out to all the beauty bloggers who have supported us as well. Thank you.).<br />
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Glamarama took a back-seat because of Wishlist. However, now we've decided to use Glamarama as an accompanying blog for Wishlist. I'll post pictures of what goes on behind the scenes, let you guys know when we have new things in stock, do outfits of the day, what I'm loving and most importantly do reviews as well. I won't be trying to sell any of the things we have in-stock or that are available on order. I'm going to be open and honest as possible. I'll let you know the good with the bad. Our aim is, through Glamarama we can create a better relationship with all of you.<br />
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So, yes I have been busy Wishlist-ing the months away. Another reason is I am cursed with laziness. I always let it get the better of me. I am going to try and do posts at least once or twice a week (I'm going to take it slow you guys!). I have few things in mind that I want to review, but if you want me to review anything please leave a comment below and I shall do so. Also, feel free to let us know what you'd like to see on Wishlist, and how we can improve ourselves.<br />
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I shall bid you adieu till my next post. </div>
Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-82085297091637258092012-06-11T03:26:00.001-07:002012-06-11T04:20:49.340-07:00Save Or Splurge: Top Five Picks For Summer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you, like me, feel as if you’re preparing for battle when
summer looms in? I always feel as if it’s me against the scorching sun, the
summer heat and not to mention the humidity that charges in during
midsummer. Over the years I have created
an army of beauty products that have helped me survive the summer months. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Here are my top five
picks that are a must have in my summer survival list. These are the things you can easily get your hands on in Pakistan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The most important arsenal in my list is a good sunblock. I
can step out of the house without any make-up on but I never, and I repeat,
never leave without applying a sunblock. The reason why it’s so important is
because sun exposure is it accelerates the aging process and causes skin
damage. There are those, like me, who dread the idea of uneven skin tone. Yes,
vanity always gets the better of us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have oily skin and in the past I have used the normal
Neutrogena Dry Touch Sunblock with SPF 100 and I hated it. I had to use it
because it was the best and also because of the high spf, trust me it did not look pretty. In the end I had
to succumb to mixing It in with a matte moisturizer to make it work for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Neurogena’s Fine Fairness Moisture with SPF 50 is great for
both oily and dry skin. This is what I imagined the Try Touch version to be
like. It absorbs quickly, leaves a matte finish and feels light on the
skin. On humid days it feels just a tad
bit heavy and oily, nothing a good face powder can’t work it’s magic on. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> It claims to prevent
appearance of brown spots and skin darkening due to sun exposure, as well as
new dark melanin from forming. It provides protection for maintaining fair,
even-toned skin. I'd personally feel better if it had a high Spf!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Price: Rs770</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Luscious cosmetics took Pakistan by storm with their
innovative beauty products designed especially for Asian skin. One of their
best selling products is their Whitening Base with Spf 35. This is supposed to
be ideal for our part of the world, and according to Luscious Spf 35 is the
ideal recommended by dermatologists for our skin (I prefer using a
higher Spf). The base is available for normal to dry and oily skin types. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t let the term “whitening” frighten you though. It
doesn’t leave any white film over the face, nor does it make you look grey.
This is a two in one product that can be used as both a primer and a sunblock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is just as important as sunblock, because nobody wants
to smell nasty or be near someone who does. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://glamarama-glamarama.blogspot.com/2011/06/smelling-funky-dont-sweat-it.html" target="_blank">Patkari</a> is also known as the alum stone and crystal
deodorant. This is easily found in Lahore, Al-Fatah carries them. You rub this
on your arm pits and I guarantee you’ll smell odorless all day long. Obviously
nothing transfers on your skin because it's just a stone, but for some reason
it controls body odor in the best way possible. When I'm going out I spray my
favorite perfume after using the patkari, and it helps make the scent last
longer. What you can do is crush the alum stone and mix it with rose water and
store the mixture in an empty roll on deodorant bottle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There’s not much of price difference here but this is also a
great (not so natural) product for hot summer days. The FA roll on deodorant is
amazing. They have a wide selection of scents to choose from which honestly
lasts all days. This is truly a confidence booster in my book. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My defense against an oily skin is a good face powder. As
you’ve probably guessed by now I have oily skin, and I am always trying out
products that help me combat it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://glamarama-glamarama.blogspot.com/2011/05/no-chance-to-shine-with-perfect-face.html" target="_blank">Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder </a>is my favorite drug store
face powder. I cannot say enough good things about it. On a good,
dry summer day it keeps the face shine free for up to 5 to 6 hours (or slightly
more depending on your skin type). On a humid day I find after 5/6 hours it
doesn’t necessarily get shiny, but it starts to oxidize (changes color; i.e.
turns darker or orangey) on me. Often, people with darker skin tones complain
that they can’t find their shade, because all the seven shades look fairy
light. The shade “translucent” has no color to and it ideal for both very fair
to dark skin tones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Price:Rs 550<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">MAC Mineralize Skin Finish: I am someone
who rarely wears foundation, and it took me a while to find something that kept
the oils at bay but still gave decent coverage to hide bits of redness on my
face. This on me lasts for more than 6 hours and doesn’t oxidize a bit. Also, it provides as an excellent base for my
make-up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Price: The price varies at different
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Neon is “in” in a big way this spring/summer. The trend has consumed clothes, bags,
accessories and make-up in it’s wake. This is the time to invest in a good
neon/fuchsia pink lipstick. A bright pop of pink makes a great style statement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Luscious Cosmetics Lip Couture in Paparazzi is a great way to
dabble in this trend. It’s also great for those who prefer to wear lipgloss
instead of lipsticks. Lip Couture is opaque and provides excellent color pay
off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybelline’s Fuchsia Fever #140 is a favorite amongst
make-up artists and beauty bloggers alike. The quality of the lipstick is
amazing and long lasting. The shade is right on trend for spring/summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Good mascara is the perfect finishing touch to one’s look.
It doesn’t look over done; instead it just enhances your natural features.
During the summer days mascaras tend to smear and end up giving the wearer the
dreaded panda eye, instead of a glamorous finish. That is why investing in a
good water proof mascara is important. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Save:</u> <a href="http://glamarama-glamarama.blogspot.com/2011/05/maybeline-define-lashthe-perfect-dupe.html" target="_blank">Maybeline’s Define-A-Lash</a> is one of my favorites
and is often sold out at most Maybelline counters in Lahore. It’s an excellent
dupe for the iconic L’Oreal Telescopic. Define-A-Lash (as the name suggests)
defines every lash while providing volume and length. Multiple coats can make
the lashes look dramatic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Splurge:</u> <a href="http://glamarama-glamarama.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-bourjois-volume-glamour-max.html" target="_blank">Bourjois Volume Glamour Max</a> (water proof)
mascara is probably one of the best I’ve tired. It doesn’t clump or smear,
which makes it ideal for summer. It’s perfect for anyone who wants dramatic,
fuller, glamorous eye lashes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*All the images except for <span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; text-align: center;">Neurogena’s Fine Fairness Moisture</span> are taken from Google. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let me know your top five picks. </span></div>
</div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-84674150649764684972012-05-22T00:37:00.000-07:002012-05-22T00:40:35.521-07:00Going Desi: Pink Kola Puri From Khaadi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Honestly, I haven't even started wearing the shoes I bought back from my trip and I've bought three pairs of shoes since I've been back. In my defence (for once) my mother told me that I should get these. She's on a kula puri kick these days and I guess her obsession was infectious.<br />
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I've never seen pink kola puri's before. Trust Khaadi to come out with the cutest pair of kola puri's- ever! I've never paid much attention to Khaadi shoes before, and I wasn't particularly drawn in by their new display (out of habit) because all I really wanted was a new kurta. After going through the kurta rack a dozen times, and failing to find something that screamed "buy me" I gave up, and I headed to my second favourite section, the jewellery display. My mother was trying their kola puri's and I headed towards her. </div>
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By the time I started trying on their shoes I had a vision of me walking out with the gold kola puri's, not the pink ones. I was told that the gold ones (in the style that I wanted) have been sold out for weeks at every outlet (it just wasn't my day!). I loved how the pink ones looked on my feet, but to be honest I wasn't in love with them at first.<br />
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Now, they've grown on me and I have to admit they are soft and comfortable to walk in. I love their pinkness! The colour does make them more limiting though, because I can't wear them with everything. <br />
These kola puri's are ideal for the hot Lahori weather. They look more chic and put together than your average flip flops. I'll be buying the gold ones when they're back in stock. </div>
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</div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-3742017717121129572012-05-13T09:45:00.000-07:002012-05-14T00:01:36.268-07:00Going Desi: Khussa's From Khussa Mahal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been wanting to invest in a good pair of khussa's for a while now. Maybe even months! I've been putting it off because just the thought of going to Liberty in this heat makes me shudder. A few days ago I finally decided to buy a pair of golden khusa's from Khusa Mahal ( In my head I don't know why Saleem Fabrics keeps popping up instead of Khusa Mahal).<br />
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Personally, I think Khussas look good with anything, but paired with a churidaar they personify laid back elegance. I chose simple golden ones because they'd go with everything. I've worn them a few times and it's safe to say I love them. Often, I find that one needs to wear them a few times before the leather starts feeling soft and comfortable. Surprisingly, these felt soft and comfortable the moment I slipped them on. </div>
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</div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-70754421767980229282012-05-11T04:58:00.000-07:002012-05-11T05:37:55.576-07:00Review: Ponds Flawless White Naturals Day Cream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ponds Claims:<br /><br />"Pond's Flawless White Naturals day cream contains the wonder of Camellia leaf extract. Found in the foothills of the Himalayas, this precious extract contains powerful antioxidants to fight against the causes of skin darkening. After years of research, Pond's Flawless White Naturals day cream, containing the extraordinary Camellia leaf extract, is specially formulated to lighten skin and reduce dark spots. "</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My Ponds cream has been battered and bruised as you can tell. I took it to Dubai with me and lets just say my bag wasn't very kind to it. I've almost used it up and before I say my final adieu to it I thought I'd do a review on it.</span></div>
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My love affair with Ponds has been going on forever and have loved all the variations that they came out with every year. The Ponds Detox cream was one of my favourite, and I was actually depressed that they discontinued it. I got addicted to the Ponds Flawless White cream that they came out with last year as well. I used it as my sunblock, and I loved it. I think I used up two or three jars of it last year. I'm guessing I shouldn't get attached to the Ponds creams because every year it's something new. Ponds came out with two creams this year and I've used both. This is the one that is on the more expensive side and I bought it first. I thought it was going to be same as last year but with different packaging, but I was mistaken.<br />
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When I first used it I was surprised that the texture of the cream was different (Ponds Detox and Flawless White were similar). It is light weight, soft and more moisturising than it's predecessor. Also, it doesn't have that same strong scent that I've now started associating with Ponds creams. It smells similar, but the scent is very subtle compared to the previous versions. Everything about it looked so promising until I started noticing little breaks outs erupting on my face. This was the only thing that I'd changed in my skin care routine, so I'm pretty sure this was the cause.<br />
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The cream claims to be all natural (hence the name), and I was surprised to see vicious things taking over my face one spot at a time (there were two or three before I left for Dubai). In Dubai I used it with my sunblock and I had more (subtle) break outs. Honestly, I was stubborn enough to still use the product because I didn't want to get a tan (hey, I'm being honest).<br />
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What I loved about White Flawless (the one that came out last year) was that it had cream to powder finish. It had a matte finish which made it ideal for oily skin. This on the other hand doesn't have that finish. It absorbed well and didn't look oily during the dry summer days, but after having used it during Lahore's legendary humid days it is safe to say it does make me look oily.<br />
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I don't have sensitive skin and this is first cream that has broken me out in years (subtle break outs, but still! Oh, and the bumps on my forehead would give any drama queen an anxiety attack). The fact that it's not ideal for oily skin (unless you sweep powder over it) is a big turn off too. Before, I would just layer Flawless White all over my face and I was good to go. On the other hand it'll be ideal for people with dry skin. It's moisturizing and it'll work great for their skin type.</ul>
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Other than that, I think it did it's job well. There were days I used this and ignored the sunblock and didn't notice any tanning. My best friend and I spent more than two hours at the beach and I surprisingly enough I didn't get a tan. It didn't lighten my skin though if thats what you're wondering. I was out in the sun more than usual during that week and a half, and didn't notice getting tanned which is worth pointing out. In my opinion this isn't as good as last years Flawless White. <br />
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Still, I don't think I will be repurchasing it again. (unless my vanity gets the better of me). Let me know if you've tried this, or are planning on trying this. Has it caused you to break out?<br />
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</div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-57566720519602987732012-05-06T09:15:00.001-07:002012-05-06T09:15:42.348-07:00Review: Clean & Clear Deep Cleansing Lotion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Brace yourselves, but this may shock some of you but I
haven't used a face wash/cleanser in years. I've only used pure rose water as a
cleanser and it worked fine for me. I tried using face washes but they just
broke me out and I gave up on them. I recently found something that didn't
break me out after using it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Before leaving for Dubai I started using a new cream
which started breaking me out. I do get the occasional pimple which fade away
after a day or two, so I didn't really worry about them. I still used the same
cream in Dubai and small pimples started erupting on face and there were tiny
bumps on my forehead. I guess I was enjoying myself too much to worry about
them, but I had a panic attack at the airport (of all the places), on the way
back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">On my last night my best friend and I stayed up till 3 am and watched
a movie. She woke up at 6am and we got to spend a little more time together. I
had to be at the airport by 11am and I still had a lot of packing to do so I
didn't go back to sleep. Fast forward a couple of hours, and I'm at the duty
free standing at the make-up section (how predictable, right?). I saw my reflection
at the L'Oreal counter and I freaked out. I don't have big pores, but in that
moment everything I saw just alarmed me. I saw big pores, uneven skin tone;
tiny bumps on the forehead and oh those pores!!! It was all too much to take
in!!! For a second I even cursed myself for not buying Benefits Porefessional!
I had to do something about those pores!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I turned around and I saw Clean&Clear products all lined up
calling out to me with their seductive claims. I picked up the bottle nearest
to me, skimmed through the claims, saw that it mentioned pores and I bought it.
Yes, just like that. This is what lack of sleep and rows of beauty
products does to me. It's madness! So was it all worth it? Thankfully, yes. I
can't complain because I am blessed with clear, (usually) pimple free skin but
I love how well the cleanser worked for me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The first thing I noticed after using the cleanser was how smooth
the texture of my skin became. The bumps on my forehead vanished after a day or
two (they were bound to anyway, so I don't know if it's because of the
cleanser), and there isn't a pimple on my face (touchwood). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">have oily skin,
and I find that it controls excessive oiliness as well. I have been using it to
remove my make-up as well, and it does a great job of erasing all the signs of
make-up from my face. Now about those pores…ahem, I can tell my pores
"tighten" after using it. Still, I love it most for the smooth texture
of my skin rather than the tightening of the pores.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">What I don't like about it is the strong medicine/alcohol-ish
smell. The scent is a little unpleasant and if used around the eye area there may be some mild stinging. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I'm not saying it's a miracle product, but it definitely
livess up to all its claims. It is great for people with oily/combination skin,
like me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Let me know if you're planning on trying this.</span></div>
</div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-58258249320178523892012-04-17T12:12:00.001-07:002012-04-17T12:12:21.477-07:00Going To Dubai: Whats In My Travel Make-Up Bag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm leaving for Dubai tomorrow monrning and I am so excited!!! I am visting my best friend (who I've known since class 3) who lives there. I'm going to be staying with her for eight days. To be honest I still have a couple of things to do, so I'm a little more tense than excited right now.</div>
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My suitcase is (almost) packed and ready. My make-up and accessories are in their bags. Tomorrow can't come fast enough. :)</div>
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Bella Bamba </div>
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NARS Deep Throat (just so I can get some use out of it)</div>
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MAC Pink Swoon (this is one of my go to blushes)</div>
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Sleek Rose Gold (I just got this recently and it's so prettty)</div>
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MAC Mineralize Skinfish </div>
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Benefit Watts Up</div>
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Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer
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Benefit They're Real Mascara </div>
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MAC Creme Cup</div>
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Sephora lip gloss in Pink-o-Lada</div>
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Urban Decay De-Slick</div>
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So, tell me how much make-up do you take you when you travel? Do you keep it to bare minimum or try to stuff as much as possible?</div>
</div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-72346121537292018202012-04-16T06:31:00.000-07:002012-04-16T08:11:02.333-07:00TAG: Seven Deadly Sins Of Beauty<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I haven't been blogging much (the press releases don't really count) because I have been really distracted these last couple of days. There is a lot going on and I wanted the dust to settle down and then get lost in the blogging world again. I got tagged twice to do the 7 deadly sins of beauty tag by <a href="http://pandorasssbox.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pandora's Box</a> and <a href="http://vivaciousflair.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Vivacious Flair</a> (they're both amazing bloggers, do check them out).</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fb5e53; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">My cheapest beauty product has to be my Rivaj contouring brush, which I bought for Rs 250 from Jalal Sons. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fb5e53; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I have oily skin, and I am always investing in face powders (well, I was till last year anyway). This is why my most expensive beauty product is probably the Tarte Sswmooth Operator face powder. It is amazing because it doesn't let the make up budge at all!! Although I don't think I will be repurchasing it again.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">It has to be my Benefit 10 box powder. I love contouring face (since it's very round), but I still haven't mastered my contouring technique yet. Benefit 10 makes contouring so much easier</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">, but sometimes I still find myself struggling with even that. Tsk!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Oh, it has to be The Body Shop Chocomani scrub (you guys are probably sick of me rambling about it by now</span><span style="background-color: white;">). These days I'm on a self imposed coke and chocolate ban . I can't eat chocolate, but I can bathe in it. Haha! It honestly smells so good. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Like Pandora's Box I too tend to forget to spray on the De-Slick finishing spray after I'm done with my make-up. I'm always running late and I just forget to spray it on. Sometimes I spritz it on before I do my make-up, which makes a huge difference keeping the make-up last longer as well. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fb5e53; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The only (shocker) thing I have on my wishlist is MAC's Soft And Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish. *sigh* Is anyone else brainwashed by YouTube as much as I am?</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fb5e53; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I have to tag seven bloggers, and I tag:</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fb5e53; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.sarahassansblog.com/" target="_blank">Sara Hassan</a></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://beauteousblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauteous Blog</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.sahrishadeel.com/" target="_blank">Sahrish Adeel</a><br />
<a href="http://beautymakeupaddict.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty Make-Up Addict</a><br />
<a href="http://starvogue84.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Star Vogue </a><br />
<a href="http://sarahconfesses.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Confesses</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ruqaiyakhan.com/" target="_blank">rK's Beauty & Fashion Blog</a><br />
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</div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-84496953973485648862012-04-10T04:55:00.000-07:002012-04-11T02:25:47.734-07:00PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2012- Press Release<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white;">Glamour, glitz, High Fashion, Pret and stunning hairdos all come together at the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week, to be held at the Lahore Expo Centre from April 13-16 2011.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Pakistani designers with international fame, from HSY to Kamiar Rokni to Sania Maskatiya, will present their latest collections. Adding to the buzz are leading fashion models with their amazing haute and graceful depiction of the designer’s collections.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Sunsilk PFDC Fashion Week believes in supporting the emerging and aspiring designers in Pakistan, hence the show also includes exhibitions by students of Fashion Design. With the positive publicity in both electronic and print media that Sunsilk gets through this sponsorship, we have created heightened visibility of the Sunsilk range. Sunsilk’s market leader position has been reinforced through the premium assemblage that the event attracts. These opinion leaders play a critical role in promoting the usage of premium brands like Sunsilk.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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</div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-67887664800888048912012-04-07T04:08:00.001-07:002012-04-07T04:14:35.471-07:00Nail Of The Day: O.P.I I'm Not Really A Waitress<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm still in the mood to ignore summer as much as I can. Even though it's spring in most parts of the world, summer has officially started in Lahore in all it's blazing glory.</div>
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Today I'm wearing O.P.I I'm Not Really A Waitress on my nails. It's such a pretty shimmery, metallic, deep ruby red nail colour. When I purchased it I didn't know that that this is one of O.P.I's award winning/best selling nail polishes. I can understand why it is so hyped though, because it's gorgeous! The colour reminds me of the <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5CvU3ybiFRI/TUCpAXN0PNI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/3fWgwcnX7xI/s1600/dorothy%2527s%2Bred%2Bshoes.jpg" target="_blank">red shoes from Wizard of Oz </a>(the shimmer in I'm Not A Waitress is very subtle though).</div>
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This is a dream to apply. It glided on smoothly, without any streaking (unlike Lincoln Park After Dark). Like all the other O.P.I nail polishes it dried really quickly as well (which I love). I used two coats to get the desired shade. Obviously, the only thing I would change about it is the price! I've never had to think twice before buying a nail polish before!</div>
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Which one is your favourite O.P.I nail colour? Any suggestion for my next purchase?</div>
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recently taken the fashion world by storm with her vibrant colored shirts, solid
patterns and minimalist design sensibility. Aisha Alam’s summer wear is
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“I design for the modern woman,” says the young designer,
who began her career at Gul Ahmed. “I believe in minimal but effective designs,
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Aisha Alam stocks her collection at Brands Just Pret, one of
the city’s newest and most exciting multi brand stores. Her collection sells
like hot cakes, mainly because Aisha Alam prices her clothes extremely
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“I want people to get used to my clothes and I want Aisha
Alam to become a habit in their lives,” says Aisha Alam, who looks forward to
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Besides Karachi, Aisha Alam also stocks at Concepteur’s
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Some of Aisha Alam’s most popular designs are her sailor-cut
shirt and her cowl neck kurta, both of which are perfect for day wear. A trend
which runs through Aisha Alam’s collection is color-blocking, which simply
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Aisha Alam regularly holds exhibitions at her residence and
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Aisha Alam is a Karachi-based designer who is renowned for
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I think I can honestly say this has been the one thing that I have been most obsessed with this week. I'd heard about The Hunger Games before but I never gave it much thought. Why? There was always so much hype about the Twilight series, and to me that series was a little disappointing. I thought The Hunger Games would be the same. I decided to give it a try when my cousin (who I'm always mentioning in my posts) told me it was nothing like the Twilight series. I bought the book a couple of days before I saw the movie. I read the first one in a DAY (just goes to show how I'd been starving for a good book). I bought the other two books and read each in a day as well. I LOVED them ALL! I highly recommend it to all those who still haven't read them. </div>
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No movie can ever do justice to a book (in my opinion) but I think for once they did a good job with The Hunger Games movie. It was really good. </div>
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</div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-38713653105710892462012-04-01T08:11:00.000-07:002012-04-01T10:10:21.888-07:00Review: L'Oreal Caresse Lipsticks In Tempting Lilac & Cheeky Magenta<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I never find myself gravitating towards the Loreal stand for some reason. It's been so long since I've ever been excited about their new releases, or have even been consciously aware of them. There has been so much hype about the Loreal Caresse Lipsticks though and it was hard for me to ignore it. I wasn't excited about the lipsticks in general, but that changed when I fell in love with one of the shades. I happened to come across a swatch of 03 Lovely Rose and it was obsession at first sight. </div>
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My cousin surprised me with sending me two Loreal Caresse lipsticks in Cheeky Magenta and Tempting Lilac. Both looked like something I would never try, and it felt like my cousin was giving me a silent nudge to try something new for a change.</div>
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These are Loreals version of the much hyped Revlon Lip butters. I haven't tried the lip butters so I can't compare the two, but the Loreal Caresse lipsticks are amazing in their own right. The packaging looks classy and expensive. They'd make a great addition to anyone's dressing table/vanity. The only problem I have with the packaging is that it takes a little effort to remove the lid. </div>
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The Loreal Caresse Lipsticks are cross between a lip balm and a lipstick. They literally glide on the lips and feel like butter. I am not someone who wears bright colours so when I saw these two I didn't know what to think for a second. Should I be excited or be running away? The ones I have looked really scary but once applied they weren't as pigmented as I thought they'd be.</div>
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I've seen swatches of the Revlon Lip Butters and they're super pigmented and I was expecting the L'Oreal Caresse Lipsticks to have the same pigmentation,which they don't. These on the other hand are sheer but at the same time they have a decent colour payoff and give the lips a delicate shine. Also, these feel extremely soft and moisturising. </div>
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Cheeky Magenta is bright pink pink. On the lips it doesn't look <u>as</u> bright as one would expect, but still manages to pack a punch. It's something I have to muster up some courage to wear because it is a bold pink, and definitely out of my comfort zone. It's so pretty though and I have been wearing it a lot. This shade is so on trend right now.</div>
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Out of the two I like Cheeky Magenta better because even though it's a little out of my comfort zone, it's still pink. I love my pinks! The L'Oreal Caresse lipsticks are ideal for spring and summer because they feel light weight on the lips and will keep the lips moisturised. These last for about three to four hours (without eating or drinking).<br />
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These aren't available in Pakistan just yet, but according to the L'Oreal Pakistan Fanpage they're going to be releasing here "soon". I can't wait to get my hands on Lovely Rose.<br />
I love the add for L'Oreal Caresse! You can check it out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc5BbtLALbI" target="_blank">here</a>. For all those wondering Barbara Palvin, the face of L'Oreal Caresse is wearing Aphrodite Scarlet in the advert (a great dupe for Diorkiss 578) and it's on my wishlist as well.<br />
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Make-up trends don't usually influence what products I buy or how I do my make-up each season. However with all the blogs I read and beauty videos I watch it's hard not to be aware of the big beauty trends. Sometimes I discover a trend and think there is no way I'm going to try that. Then it keeps popping everywhere and I can't help be drawn to it. After seeing it a few times it does not look as scary as it initially did. Does that happen to you as well?<br />
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(One of) The trends I was planning on skipping this year was the bright, hot pink lips. It's completely out of my comfort zone. I love my light pink lipsticks and sheer glosses, hot pink lips just didn't seem something I would try. The trend has started to grow on me though. I've seen so many celebs (Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel, Beyonce) and beauty guru's (missglamourazzi) sporting this look and I feel I can muster up the courage to inflame my lips with a little hot pink colour.<br />
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This look was all over fashion week and the models were seen with minimum make-up with a pop of bright colour on the lips. Ideally, It'll look great with a bold eye liner, peachy and peach pink cheeks. You can also skip the eye liner and go heavy on the mascara instead (like me).<br />
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Here are some lipsticks you can try to achieve this look<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Luscious Cosmetic </span>Signature<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Lipstick in- #16 Raspberry (The one Mahira Khan is wearing in the adds)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Luscious Cosmetics Lip Couture in- </span><span style="line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Paparazzi</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Loreal Caresse Lipstick In- Cheeky Magenta (They're releasing in Pakistan very soon. Review coming soon)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Revlon Lip Butter In- Lollipop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Maybelline #140 Fuchsia Fever</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">This one of the biggest/hottest trends for spring. Are you going to try this look</span><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">? </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I for one am going to take a plunge and rock bold pink lips this spring. </span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-7671723256469608352012-03-26T01:01:00.000-07:002012-03-26T01:01:22.686-07:00Diary Of A Traumatised Sana/Safinaz Fanatic<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">I just came back a while ago from the Sana/Safinaz exhibition. I usually go with my sister who does all the pushing and shoving. Me, I'm not like that at all. Today she had university and couldn't go to the exhibition with me. I wanted to get there early because I know from experience that they sell out fast.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Before I dropped her off, we stopped by Saleem Fabrics and it was closed. Half an hour later, when I came back after dropping her, the place was full and the suits had already started selling out. The one I wanted (2a) had sold out. I stood there amongst all the aunties- lost!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This year they had the stupidest system. You had to get sales person, fill out the card they were giving out (basically tick the ones you wanted) and they got it to for you. They had to stand amongst all the other sale guys and shout their heads off till the person at the other end gave them the suits. Then, they had to escort the women downstairs and make the bill. There were more women than the sales people. It was horrible. (this is why I like my ready made suits).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For half an hour I tried to shout and push and do all those things that I should have done. Finally, I gave up and went outside to get my driver. I am embarrassed to say that my driver did the job better than I did. Obviously, he didn't push or scream but he managed to get a hold of a sales guy and get the ball rolling. We had to stay there for another half hour but we managed to get 2 suits (one for me and my cousin). In an hours time most of the suits were sold out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't get the one I wanted though. I wanted either of the two pinks (2a or 12a), but thankfully I managed to get 12b which is just as pretty. Honestly, I would have just left if I hadn't promised my cousin I'd get one for her.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I got home my sister called me and was surprised that I managed to buy two suits on <u>my own</u>. I wish they'd had a better system, but mostly I wish aunties would calm down and stop acting as if it would be the end of the world if they didn't get hands on another lawn suit (you can bet good money they went to all the designer exhibitions).</div><div><br />
</div><div>The pictures I took do not do justice to the craziness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uOTlukDma4c/T3Acg0FPOpI/AAAAAAAABkM/MGvQM0FTyCY/s1600/P3250373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uOTlukDma4c/T3Acg0FPOpI/AAAAAAAABkM/MGvQM0FTyCY/s640/P3250373.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> (the suits on display are not Sana/Safinaz)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-suq-iLYDSAs/T3Ac1plP-AI/AAAAAAAABkU/cS2tE8_x5T0/s1600/P3250374.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-suq-iLYDSAs/T3Ac1plP-AI/AAAAAAAABkU/cS2tE8_x5T0/s640/P3250374.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you go to any of the 'designer lawn' exhibitions this year? Do you even bother going? I just attended this one, and don't plan on any other till next year! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-83849634984744938872012-03-23T06:28:00.001-07:002012-03-23T08:28:56.453-07:00NOTD: Ombre Nails<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEEpmClWQ6I/T2xu0cYTSeI/AAAAAAAABfo/pdvISBjUHro/s1600/P3230382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEEpmClWQ6I/T2xu0cYTSeI/AAAAAAAABfo/pdvISBjUHro/s400/P3230382.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was going through my nail polishes today and I realized that I had a lot of colours in different shades. I had enough pinks, purples and oranges to do ombre nails. I decided to do purples ombre nails first. Apparently I am all about the purples these days, because my last two NOTD have also been purples. Oh, well another one won't hurt. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ombre nails were very trendy last year. Lauren Conrad was pictured sporting them a couple of times on the red carpet. You can see her attempts<a href="http://glamarama-glamarama.blogspot.com/2011/07/hot-trend-alert-ombre-nails.html" target="_blank"> here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I used these five nail polishes which I've had forever. Out of the five the 17 one is my favourite. It's such a pretty, pinky lilac.This is the sequence I've used them in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left to right- Barry M Limited Edtion 024, Barry M Berry Ice Cream, 17 Nail Polish in Sweet Kisses</td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Normally, with ombre nails you paint your <b>pinky</b> the darkest and subsequently paint the next nail a shade lighter. Today I decided to paint it the lightest (honestly, I forgot and I thought the pinky was supposed to be the lightest. We're going to pretend that I did it on purpose). Ombre nails are still very trendy this year as well. They're perfect for spring, because they show the transition from winter to spring/summer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you tried this trend?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-39567733181985971722012-03-21T10:06:00.022-07:002012-03-24T03:03:50.263-07:00GiveAway: O.P.I, Bourjois & Lipcote<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I'm finally doing a give away! Better late than never, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The prizes are</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> O.P.I set of your choice from these four<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Bourjois Clubbing Waterproof Pencil</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my favourite waterproof pencil. I've repurchased this twice because I love it so much. This can give the Urban Decay 24/7 pencils a run for their money.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-32onO66eQPw/T2oJSJhfzhI/AAAAAAAABeM/1fierSVVuB8/s1600/P3160375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-32onO66eQPw/T2oJSJhfzhI/AAAAAAAABeM/1fierSVVuB8/s320/P3160375.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and Lipcote. This makes your lipstick stay on for hours. I love it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b>I am also throwing in a surprise Luscious Cosmetics</b><b> product as well.</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The give away is open internationally, and will end on 22nd April. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>You have to make sure you're following me through <u> GFC (google friend connect)</u> to enter this give away. (</b><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>It's the "FOLLOW" (join this site) button on the top left side (underneath the favourite product of the week.)</b></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer </td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">I bought the Rimmel Match Perfection concealer after reading a blog post about it on <a href="http://www.sarahassansblog.com/" target="_blank">Sara Hassan's Blog</a>. I'd just had a bad experience with the Lucious concealer, and I hoped this one would work better for me. Thankfully, I did not have to go rushing to the store again like I did <a href="http://glamarama-glamarama.blogspot.com/2012/02/review-luscious-studio-secret-concealer.html" target="_blank">last time</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is the best concealer I have used so far, and the cheapest one as well (that's always a plus point).There are only three shades to choose from, but that is because the concealer adapts to your skin color, hence the name Match Perfection.This concealer manages to cover and high light the under eye area beautifully. It brightens the under eye area, and makes me look like I've had a good nights sleep on days when I haven't. I do notice the purple tones peaking through the concealer sometimes, but it's just a teensy bit. </div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The texture is quite thick and I don't have to make an effort to blend it in. I have used both a concealer brush and my fingers for blending it, and I find that it blends better with the a concealer brush. I personally don't like using it with the brush tip it comes with. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't need to set it with powder, because on the days when I have, it looked a little powdery (so I've been told). That is when I stopped setting it. Not setting it did not effect it's longevity though, for me it still lasts an entire day. The weather has been getting warmer and I've had no problem with it melting or creasing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">To be honest, I don't have a problematic skin and I haven't had a chance to use it to cover any blemishes. It can be used to cover redness around the nose, and tiny spots/blemishes. I think it is designed to cover the under eye rather than spots because it is a high lighting concealer.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've used it for a month and a half now, and I'm half way through it. A little goes a long way when it comes to this concealer, but I still wish the tube was bigger or had more product in it. Also, with the brush tip it can get a little messy. Sometimes a lot of the product squirts through and it not only makes the top half of the tube all goopy and messy but it makes the inside of the cap messy as well.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Without concealer:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't realize the sun was behind me. Despite the scary picture you can tell I have crazy dark circles.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dihQJ3hmo_4/T2cWEcwnt_I/AAAAAAAABdc/drB3NPr5yxw/s1600/P3190348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dihQJ3hmo_4/T2cWEcwnt_I/AAAAAAAABdc/drB3NPr5yxw/s320/P3190348.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> With concealer:<br />
This picture isn't that great either, but you get the point, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm glad I found a concealer that I love and I shall definitely be purchasing this again. Have you tried this concealer?</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Price: Rs575 </b></div></div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-66490892026677304852012-03-17T00:31:00.008-07:002012-03-19T00:45:26.708-07:00Big Splurge: Collective Haul<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">I have been guilty of shopping these days. Shopping a lot! I went out with my friend Aroosa and got a few things that had been on my wishlist. At the same time I had ordered a couple of more things from just4girls.pk as well. Yesterday, I went out with Anum and made a tiny little purchase again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jLfqlq_SalY/T2Qza9zVmcI/AAAAAAAABTw/ebwBIiz2xWc/s1600/P3120323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jLfqlq_SalY/T2Qza9zVmcI/AAAAAAAABTw/ebwBIiz2xWc/s400/P3120323.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought these from the Accessorize sale. For Rs195 these were a steal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cjxayz1wQvE/T2QzxmjfTOI/AAAAAAAABT4/VfDzVfu5EiE/s1600/P3120327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cjxayz1wQvE/T2QzxmjfTOI/AAAAAAAABT4/VfDzVfu5EiE/s400/P3120327.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Don't judge me, I love quirky earrings. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Accessorize Mcgregor Bag </td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my favorite purchase from Accessorize. I love the bag! The picture does not do it justice. It's pink (yes, the prettiest of pinks). It can be buttoned down from the sides to look like this </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or a tote bag</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I LOVE IT! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I highly recommend everyone to check out the Chocomania stuff from The Body Shop. It smells SO good. Just like real chocolate!!!! I've used this scrub and I really,really like it. Yes, it's something I shall be repurchasing. The Chocomania lip butter is really cute too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CceoQBgxrgo/T2Q16gBJQxI/AAAAAAAABUY/K3oSyZbqkOU/s1600/P3120342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CceoQBgxrgo/T2Q16gBJQxI/AAAAAAAABUY/K3oSyZbqkOU/s400/P3120342.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Smells heavenly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two weeks ago my friend Anum and I got manicure/<span style="text-align: left;">pedicures. I chose the deep red one for my toes and I fell in love with it. It's called <b>I'm Not Really A Waitress </b>and it's a metallic red shimmery color. It looks gorgeous on the toes. I was intially planning on buy it next month. Then Just4girls.pk had Rs 100 off on O.P.I polishes and I ended up buying Lincoln Park After Dark as well. (btw Just4girls.pk has a larger selection of O.P.I nail colors than the local stores who carry them)</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My hair had been misbehaving for weeks. It was dry and limp and curl-less. I tried two conditioners hoping my hair would get better and it didn't. It only looked good on days when I oiled (??) it the night before. I bought the Aussie conditioner from Just4girls.pk, and I love it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was disappointed at the size of the bottle though. With what I paid I thought the bottle was going to be bigger. Still, I'm also going to be repurchasing this when the times comes. It's worth it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anum and I went out for lunch yesterday and then later stopped at Al-Fatah (Defence). I got so excited when I saw they had Lipcote! It's been on my wishlist forever. For Rs300 I didn't think it was a bad purchase. Anum bought two O.P.I's nail polishes. I restrained from buying more, even though I liked a shocking pink one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*sigh* No more hauls till next month. </div></div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-15115022004856899382012-03-13T23:45:00.001-07:002012-03-15T12:39:19.701-07:00NOTD: Lincoln Park After Dark By O.P.I<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought the LitesDarks mini set only because of Lincoln Park After Dark. I hadn't seen this individually at the stores or at Just4girls.pk. I've read so many blog posts and seen so many video's where this cult favorite would pop up. I really love dark nail colors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I am some one who frequently wears black (and often get asked by my 6 year old baby cousin why I choose to wear such a 'horrible color' on my nails. haha!), and this was right up ally.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Is it worth the hype? I don't know about anyone else, but I love it. One coat is a very deep plum-ish purple. The second coat takes this hybrid in it to the dark(er) side. In my opinion it looks very vampy, which I adore. Even though winter is gone, I know I am going to wear it all summer long. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The mini bottles are so tiny!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The longevity of the O.P.I nail polishes is amazing! It is rare that a nail polish lasts more than two or three days on my nails without chipping (Barry M is an exception). Yes, it is a curse because I'm too lazy to change/remove them so soon after application. I've used two other O.P.I's including this one, and they've both lasted on my nails for at least a week. However Lincoln Park After Dark started chipping sooner compared to the other two I've used. I don't use any base or top coat. Like I said, I'm lazy. Also, it dries really quickly as well!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
The only reason I have to think twice about buying O.P.I (okay, it's more of a deliberation going back and forth quite a few times) is the price<br />
.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've loved this one so much, that I have now ordered a full size. Just4girls.pk now stocks them individually. *sigh* In my defence O.P.I is well worth the investment despite the hefty price tag (Rs850), but their color selection is endless and the quality is amazing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you tried O.P.I yet? If so which one is your favorite. </div></div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-31065578334825049012012-03-10T07:01:00.001-08:002012-03-10T08:34:32.829-08:00Outfit Of The Day: Khaadi Lawn, Accessorize & Gloria Jeans With Aroosa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, I got to spend a day with one of my best friends. Aroosa & I had lunch at Espresso ( a change from CTC (Coffee, Tea & Company), our usual haunt. Later, we stopped at Xinua Mall and Zaka where we did some window shopping. Our get together would have been incomplete if we hadn't stopped at Mall Of Lahore. We can spend all day there if we had to. Aroosa, wanted to check the new Khaadi lawn, and I wanted to go to Accessorize and The Body Shop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">First stop at the mall, Gloria Jeans. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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(I was the crazy lady with the camera who made everyone pose :p )</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">With the start of Spring/Summer Lahore is flooded with lawn exhibitions.Today was the day Khaadi released their new lawn! Obviously the place was jam packed. It wasn't as bad as the Sana Safinaz exhibitions though. I didn't buy anything, although I did like some of the suits. I am saving up for the Elan and Sana Safinaz lawn. Aroosa ended up buying a suit. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(In the picture's she's standing with her nieces)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The prices are so good! Some of the three piece suits are being sold for RS2800! These are going to be available all season. I might end up buying one suit next month.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">She bought this one (it's the one on the catalogue cover ). It's a three piece suit with a chiffon duppata and it's for Rs2800. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We then headed off to Accessorize </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m9xyr7lZZsw/T1tet2HcrjI/AAAAAAAABSQ/l27PuEMK_Rs/s1600/Recently+Updated1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m9xyr7lZZsw/T1tet2HcrjI/AAAAAAAABSQ/l27PuEMK_Rs/s640/Recently+Updated1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">How cute are these necklaces? No, sadly I didn't buy them (although I love the mustache one. hahaha!). I bought a bag and a pair of earrings which I shall show in my next post. (haul)</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">OMG!!!!! Have you seen the Chocomania line at The Body Shop???!!!! It smells (and looks) SO good! I bought a body scrub, which looks good enough to eat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I love the print and the bright colored paisleys on the kurta. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Aroosa and I are both wearing Kurta's from Khaadi and tights from Sarah's. Her peep toes are from Walkie's (in Defence) and mine are from Zara. (My kurta (shirt) is still available at Khaadi)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">On the face: </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sun block</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rimmel Stay Matte Face Powder</div><div style="text-align: center;">Benefit Hervana</div><div style="text-align: center;">Benefit High Beam</div><div style="text-align: center;">Benefit 10</div><div style="text-align: center;">Benefit They're Real Mascara</div><div style="text-align: center;">MAC Right Image Lip Glass </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bag (really old) and bangles from Accessorize. Creme Brulee from Gloria <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lahore street art <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What did you guys do today? Are you looking forward to any specific lawn?</div></div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-76416435948532433142012-03-06T03:09:00.002-08:002012-03-15T12:41:06.523-07:00My Tiny (Literally) Haul From Just4girls.pk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XkvTN35c8Jw/T1XnAPnmI-I/AAAAAAAABRI/OU9c0YRCC4w/s1600/P3060320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XkvTN35c8Jw/T1XnAPnmI-I/AAAAAAAABRI/OU9c0YRCC4w/s640/P3060320.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
My order from <a href="http://just4girls.pk/" target="_blank">Just4girls.pk </a>arrived today! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Honestly, I've been silently stalking this site for months. I've never placed an order before because I thought (and still do) that <u>some</u> of the things are over priced. However, one should not forget they're providing all these amazing things (over the months they have increased their list of enticing products) in the first place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">O.P.I's Lincoln Park After Dark has been on my wishlist for ages. I haven't seen it at the stores, and it wasn't individually available at Just4girls.pk either. When I saw it in this mini set I jumped at the chance, and ordered it at once. Just4girls.pk has won me over because the entire ordering process was so easy! I love that they're offering cash on delivery (among other payment methods)! I ordered the nail polishes on Saturday, and I promised myself I'd restrain from ordering anything else for at-least a couple of weeks.That promise was easily broken, because the very next day (Sunday) I ordered the Eco Tools brush set, which is now sold out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I got a call from them yesterday (Monday) confirming my order, and the things arrived today. I love their fast service.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">O.P.I Lites Darks mini set & Eco Tools Limited Collection Kabuki set</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These brushes are all I need. I can't wait to use the contour and concealer brush. I was happy to see this brush set on <a href="http://pandorasssbox.blogspot.com/2012/02/tag-things-im-lovinghatingwishing4.html" target="_blank">Pandoras Boxs: 'Things I'm Loving List'</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Everything is so tiny, but I love it all. The brushes are super soft, and look at the cute designs <3. Linkin Park After Dark is everything I thought it would be. I adore it. Even though it's spring (we're going to be catapulted in to summer in no time :( ), I'm going to wear this dark shade as much as I can. It's the perfect hybrid between purple and black. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think Just4girls.pk is probably going to be my new addiction (*sigh* for my wallets sake I hope not). It was so easy placing the order and the delivery was fast as well. I have loved my shopping experience with this site! Have you ordered from them yet? If so, how was your experience?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219914835421096066.post-23718989228156780662012-03-04T03:54:00.000-08:002012-03-04T03:54:07.548-08:00Review: Too Faced Blush In La Vie En Rose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zrxMtWJtp3w/T1NLkrlmqFI/AAAAAAAABPo/QJRxOICUOiE/s1600/P3040347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zrxMtWJtp3w/T1NLkrlmqFI/AAAAAAAABPo/QJRxOICUOiE/s640/P3040347.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
To be honest, I was never captivated by Too Faced. I guess I was too busy lusting after other make-up brands and products to give any thought to Too Faced. A close friend of mine came from Jeddah for a week in January, and she bought me some goodies. It's the tiniest things that show how well a person knows you or your taste, and this was one of those moments. I saw this blush and it was love at first sight. It is so ME!This has been my go-to blush since the last month and a half.<br />
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</div><div>The packing is so cute, I don't have the heart to throw it away. I love the polka dots <3! The first time I opened it the blush smelt strongly of roses. It smelled so good, but after weeks of using it the scent has died down a little (this doesn't happen with the Benefit blushes).<br />
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</tbody></table></div><div>The blush itself is a pretty bright, blue toned pink with gold shimmer in it. The golden shimmer reminds me of Nars Orgasm, but this blush is more pinker than Orgasm, and more pigmented. One of my favorite things about this blush is that it goes on sheer, but is (very) build-able. Even those with darker skin tones can use it for a pretty wash of color as well.<br />
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</tbody></table></div><div>Don't be afraid of the shimmer though, even though it does transfer on the to the cheeks it doesn't look too much. It just adds a bit of a natural glow. I find that the shimmer in this blush diffuses when I blend it. For those who aren't big fans shimmery blushes (unlike me) can brush the shimmer away when blending it. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div>Even though it might look intense in the pan, it is a gorgeous pink that looks very delicate and doll like on the cheeks. I've used it on days when I've been out all day, and it lasts for hours on my oily skin (winter is kind to me. It keeps the oils at bay).<br />
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I checked the Too Faced website and this blush is on sale for 9$ (original price 20$). </div></div>Glamaramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281423736791528289noreply@blogger.com9