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Make Up For Ever HD Blush No 8

2013-06-25T08:50:00.000-07:00

Pros:

Its a very buildable colour
Decent staying power upto 8 hours
its a nice shade of nude rosy pink.
A little goes a long way.
Good value at $26

Cons:

Have to be quick in blending else you might end up looking like a clown.
it made my skin look dull and uneven.

Tips:
I bought it at Sephora and the lovely lady there said that the best way to apply it is to mix it with your foundation and use a foundation brush to blend it. It was a great tip for applying it.

I wanted to love this blush but it just wasn't right for my skin. This went back.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge

2013-05-21T09:41:00.000-07:00

Pros:

Creamiest blush I have used.
Its gorgeous colour for olive skin
It gives a very beautiful natural dewy glow
its multipurpose can you be used both on lips and cheeks
Great colour for the summer, looks very natural
Great value for money at $25/26

Cons:

It doesn't have very good staying power, last upto 5 hours
Its not so moisturizing on lips, they feel a bit dry after.

Shoe Obsession part 2

2013-05-15T07:42:00.000-07:00

Love these Cole Haan flats, they are so comfy and I love the way the fit. Can wear them all day long. Got these at the Cole Haan outlet in Jersey Garden Mall for a bargain price of $56. They also come in red, but they didn't have them in my size. And Black is always the new black so can't go wrong with that.

My new shoe obsession

2013-05-09T09:15:00.001-07:00

I know I don't normally write about stuff other than make-up and skincare, I decided to add some spice write about these shoes. Aren't they just gorgeous! The are comfy and even though I am not one who can wear high heels much (born with flat feet) and am very wobbly in high heels this seem to be comfy. ¾" platform, 3¼" cork heel, still fairly high by standards, I am more a kitten heel person (no more then an inch and a half). But I just couldn't help but buy them, I first got them in white and decided to return them as I felt I won't get much wear out of it coz of the heel. But then I saw them in this nude shade and I couldn't help but fall in love. I dont wear them often I have them at work under my desk and wear them on days I wear trainers to work.

I love the fact that instead of an elastic at the back which with time become too lose and you can't wear the shoes these have adjustable straps making them longer lasting.

I have received so many compliments for these shoes and for a price of $49.50 at DSW they were a bargin. Love them!

They are called Nine West Karoo Platform Sandal.

Sunscreen Search

2013-04-18T07:10:00.000-07:00

Trying to find a good sunscreen is no easy task. Its like finding a needle in the haystack, as there are hundreds of them out there. Most of last year I used Kiehl's Vital Sun Protection Lotion SPF 40. Though good, it causes our eyes to burn and water. So I was on the market for a better sunscreen that doesn't make us cry, gives us good coverage and is safe.

There's been all this talk about how ingredients in sunscreen are not safe, we should avoid using certain chemicals that cause this that and the other. I just wanted to find something that I can put on my kid without worrying about the ingredients and its side effects.

So this year, before the summer kicks in I did some research about sunscreens and what is good/safe and what's not so much. So this is what i found.

Safe ingridents:
Non nano Zinc Oxide
Non nano Titanium Dioxide

Unsafe chemical ingridents:
Retinyl Palmitate - converts readily to retinoids, associated with a risk of birth defects in people
Oxybenzone - interfere with hormones in the body.
nanoscale zinc and titanium oxides have been linked to potential reproductive and developmental effects

Tips when picking up a sunscreen:

SPF 15-30 is good. More SPF doesn't necessarily mean better coverage. Studies show that sunscreen with SPF 15 can block about 93% of all incoming UVB rays. SPF 30 blocks 97%. SPF 50 blocks 98%.
Make sure labels list UVA and UVB (or broad/wide spectrum protection);
Slather it on and re-apply it every couple of hours, as the ingredients breakdown with exposure to sun, water, sweat. So re-appling is the key and do so generously.

Good Sunscreens:

Both of these use either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Badger is deemed to be one of the safer ones by the consumer report and is one of the few sunscreen's approved by the FDA. And it has the non-nano type and is very reasonably priced. That is my sunscreen of choice and that is what I am going to use this year to keep the family sun safe. There many other sunscreens out there which are just as safe, just make sure to check the ingredients.

Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm

2013-03-13T06:32:00.002-07:00

Totally love this lip balm, it is that good.

I bought it at the beginning of winters and i have hardly made a dent in the tin.

Pros:

Smells delicious
Has a nice rosy colour.
Give a lovely shine and keeps your lips hydrated.
Comes in a beautiful tin
Its fairly long lasting
Not waxy
Multipurpose

Cons:

Cant think of any.

Tips:
Use on dry hands/elbows/knees. Relives dryness with a couple of uses .

Home made Vitamin C serum

2013-03-06T11:18:00.001-08:00

I have really been slacking, but its been a busy few months. Can't believe it March 2013 and my little angel is going to be 2 end of the month.

There is something I had to share. I have been using this for the past 3-4 months and there is a noticeable difference in my skin since I started using this serum.

1/4 teaspoon of l ascorbic acid.

1 teaspoon of rose water

3/4 teaspoon glycerine

1/4 Vitamin E oil

1 Amber glass bottle to store in

Take a clean container add 1/4 teaspoon l ascorbic acid to 1 teaspoon rose water, mix it well. You'll need to leave it around for 45min to an hour, and when you come back it should have dissovled.

To this add 3/4 teaspoon glycerine and 1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil. Again mix well, they all are very different type of consistency/density so they dont mix that easily. The Vitmain E oil will always seem to be floating on top. Just let it be, be sure to mix the bottle you store the serum in before you apply.

Apply 2-3 drops of serum once or twice a day. This supply will last you 10 days to two weeks.

Store it in your refrigerator if possible (prevents it from oxidizing too quickly)
if the solution changes colour discard (as that means the vitamin c is oxidized and will not be beneficial to you. )
Try this amount of Vitamin C on your skin, if it irritates your skin reduce the amound of l ascorbic acid that you use. This formula gets it to about 10% in the serum.
If don't wish to use Vitamin E oil just use 1 full teaspoon of glycerine and the consistency of the serum will seem a lot better.

The total investment is between $35 but it is enough ingrident to make you a serum for the rest of the year. I have been making this for the last 3-4 months and I am no where near making a dent in the supplies.

Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.

Dolce & Gabbana Sample Sale

2012-09-14T06:59:00.000-07:00

FNO with Conde Nast Style Society

2012-09-13T09:16:00.002-07:00

I was invited to the Conde Nast to mingle with the lovely ladies and other fellow member before everybody headed out to see what the happening about town for FNO. It was great to meet all the lovely ladies over champagne and hors d'oeuvre.

We were also given an FNO tote stocked goodies that might come in handy for including makeup bag, snacks, water and even fold-up flat shoes!

Though I didn't really get to go out to visit the stores that I really wanted to as DH was working late and the Nanny couldn't stay any later than she already did. So checked out what who wear on the inter web.

What did you guys get upto?

Chanel - Rouge Coco Shine #42 Biarritz

2012-08-10T12:59:00.000-07:00

Pros:

Simply glides on.
They are sheer with lots of shine, its almost glossy with build able colour
Extremely moisturizing.
As expected gorgeous to look at and luxurious
This shade gives a very natural looking pinky beige colour with copper undertones.
It looks very natural
Its a very everyday colour.

Cons:

Requires re-application, staying power probably not the best
It on the more expensive side with $32 a pop.

Check out the review for Rebelle which has better staying power

Chanel Coco Rouge Shine #63 Rebelle

2012-08-10T12:58:00.000-07:00

Pros:

Simply glides on and has an extremely light texture.
They are sheer with lots of shine, almost glossy
Amazingly moisturizing.
As expected gorgeous to look at and luxurious
the lipstick looks a little bit orangy but comes on very red.
Its very build-able an extra coat or two can transforms you look from day to night.
Looks great as a day look if you want a pop of colour.
The staying power is definitely better than Biarritz.

Cons:

It on the more expensive side with $32 a pop.

MIA

2012-08-10T12:28:00.004-07:00

I know I have been missing in action for the last couple of weeks.

Its been hell of a couple of weeks, I was sick and then MLA fell and fractured her arm, so its been pretty much doctors/hospital visits and a lot of TLC.

Its been a week since she fractured her right arm and is now getting used to wearing a cast. Intially her balance was all off and she used to keep tripping because of the weight of the cast. She is trooper though and has been running around and keep us busy.

Expect some more posts soon.

Dior Addict High Impact Weightless #333 Nude

2012-07-25T13:21:00.002-07:00


In white light

In yellow light

Pros:

Comes in a dazzling range of shades
This shade is 'Nude' #333 well as the name describes is a nude with a hint of pink to it.
Its very creamy and glides on
Extremely luxurious and inviting packaging
Very moisturizing
Has 25% less wax compared to a regular lipstick and has gel in it
Is very high shine
Staying powder is good, (its not a long lasting lipstick), so you might have to touch up once

Cons:

Its $30 a pop so tad bit on the more expensive side.

Its definitely one of those items that are worth splurging on

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42 PA+++

2012-07-17T12:29:00.000-07:00

Price: $29.99

Shades: 5

Benefits:

For all skin type even for acne skin type
It can be used as a makeup base or foundation.
Containing substances for Soothing the skin (Na-complex)
naturally covering the irregularities on the skin
Botanical ingredients keep skin moist and silky
Helps to soften skin texture
Prolonged used of product may help to improve overall texture of skin & fade acne scars
Winkle care
UV Proof(SPF 42 PA+++)
excellently concealer.

See a list of all BB Creams

Hot Pink Super Plus Beblesh Balm

2012-07-17T12:21:00.001-07:00

Price: $28

Shades: 1

Benefits

10-in-1 One Step Solution,
Whitening + Wrinkle Improvement + Sebum Control + Moisturizing + UV Protection.
Applies to skin very thin with hold to provide clear and natural tone.
Keeps clean oil-less skin by controlling sebum
Added protection prevents UV A and UV B at the same time with SPF 25 PA++

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Mined-Overmatter: The Pregnant Woman Refused My Seat, and Another Gu...

2012-07-17T12:12:00.001-07:00

Mined-Overmatter: The Pregnant Woman Refused My Seat, and Another Gu...: I remember reading a really great post from the Chocolate Belly recently about pregnant women not getting the seat privileges on mass transi...