Livid Euphoria

Cotton Candy

2012-03-31T02:11:00.004-04:00

Inspired by cotton candy. A quick eye look I did using a very inexpensive Claire's makeup palette. Possible tutorial? What do you guys think?

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Purple, Purple, Purple! New Years Look?

2011-12-10T02:26:00.019-05:00

I've fallen in love with purple over the past few weeks. It was never really my 'favourite' colour, but I've started to appreciate how gorgeous of a colour it really is!

I didn't have anywhere to go (i.e: why I'm not dressed up in the pictures, sorry!) but I felt like experimenting with purples, and this is what I came up with. In the first few pictures I have purple/pink lipstick on. I like this lip colour for a much more mature/sophisticated look. I then switched my lipstick to a nude, almost baby pink lip colour. I personally like the nude lips since I feel as though they give more attention to the eyes! What do you think? This is probably going to be my New Years look! I'll definitely upload this as a blog or YouTube tutorial whenever I get the chance!

Here's where I made the switch to nude lips:

Excuse the duck lips. It just happened to be that my not-so-serious photo

turned out to be the best one in terms of showing off the true colours of the lip colour!

Hope you guys liked this look as much as I did! Let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions!

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OOTD: Business Attire

2011-12-05T17:20:00.007-05:00

Hello!

I know it's been quite some time. How are you guys doing? I've been distracted from my blog because of my crazy school schedule which fortunately just came to an end. I'm definitely looking forward to posting a lot more!

This particular outfit of the day is something I wore to do a presentation for my Business Communications class. The pictures aren't the greatest quality (they were taken with my macbook camera), but I'll hopefully get the chance to take better pictures of the pieces later on this week. I wanted the look to be business appropriate but not overdone. I considered wearing a blazer, but opted against it since the blouse did well on its own.

Silk Blouse: H&M

High-Waisted Skirt: Sirens

Tights: H&M

Shoes: Spring

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OOTD: School Casual

2011-10-14T16:17:00.003-04:00

Top: H&M

Jeans: Bluenotes

Necklace: Forever21

Ram Ring: Forever21

Cross Ring: Aldo

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E-Store

2011-09-20T13:52:00.001-04:00

E-Store is up. Merchandise is still being added, but so far I have some dresses up. Take a look and let me know what you guys think.

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2011-09-15T14:24:00.002-04:00

Meet Courtney. This is her outfit of the day, appropriate for a night out with friends, or perhaps even a date night. It's simple, feminine, and effortlessly beautiful.

Top: Winners

Leggings: Forever21

Belt: Urban Behaviour

Shoes: Aldo

Clutch: Aldo

Ring: Forever21

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E-Store, Perhaps?

2011-09-13T15:20:00.008-04:00

How would you all feel about a Livid Euphoria E-Store? I was thinking of selling my clothes and shoes that I don't wear anymore and also a section selling brand new, fashion forward merchandise for a much more affordable price?

I'd of course look into reasonable shipping rates for inside Canada and outside as well, for international readers and buyers.

Some examples of the clothing (not used or personally mine) that I would sell would be these:

Blazer/Jacket

You'd pay $25 USD (not including shipping) rather than the actual retail price of $35+

Bottoms

(available in black/blue/brown)

You'd pay $15 USD (not including tax) rather than actual retail price of $25+.

Those are just two of the items I would consider selling through my online shop if you ladies/gents would want 'em! I realize currency differences are such a pain in the butt, especially for European buyers/readers, but I don't plan on hiking prices up for any of you! :) Payments would probably be accepted via PayPal, unless there's another convenient way which in that case, let me know!

So let me know what you all think and send me your suggestion/feedback on what kind of clothing you'd like to see being sold, sizes preferred, styles, where you'd like them shipped, and even tell me your take on pricing! Should it be higher, lower, or is the pricing fair?

I'd love to know!

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OOTD: Daytime Date

2011-09-09T02:05:00.009-04:00

Hey lovelies!

School has officially started up once again, unfortunately. However, I am fortunate enough to be able to once again spend more time with one of my super fabulous friend, Courtney. Courtney shares a similar love for fashion as I do, so you can bet that it's always fun to play around in her closet! We both decided (after a long day of class) that we'd make two videos on what you can wear to a daytime date such as a lunch, and a evening date such as dinner and a movie. Creative freedom was given to Courtney and she obviously pulled it off without a hitch! I rocked the daytime date look she put together. I'll be putting together a evening date look in the near future so definitely be on the lookout! ;)

Tank Top: Forever21

Shorts: H&M

Belt: Urban Planet

Scarf: Ed Hardy

Clutch: GUESS

Ring: Forever21

Earrings: Forever21

Flats: Ardene

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OOTD: Saree

2011-09-06T00:29:00.006-04:00

So this isn't really an outfit of the day, it's more of an outfit of the night. Since I am of South Indian origin, there's always family events (such as weddings) that require dressing up in traditional attire, which in my case is a saree/sari.

My cousin got married on Wednesday and last night was her wedding reception. This is what I wore to the event. It's always nice dressing up. I'm not entirely sure where I picked up this sari, but they are available in Indian/Tamil sari shops and online at web stores such as CBazaar.

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OOTD: Curvy Girl Edition with Naffy

2011-09-02T17:12:00.015-04:00

Here is Naffy's outfit of the day. This look is perfect for a semi-casual night out with the girls since it falls in between casual with the jeans and a little dressy with the blazer and heels. I think it's safe to say that Naffy definitely pulled this outfit off. Tutorial for the makeup she's wearing can be found here. Enjoy!

* Thank you ladies for the love. All comments will definitely be passed on to Naffy! :)

Blazer: Unknown

Shirt: Forever21

Belt: Costa Blanca

Jeans: Forever21

Heels: Forever21

Watch: Guess

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OOTD: Mom's Birthday Dinner!

2011-08-30T23:21:00.008-04:00

A quick look I put together for my mom's birthday dinner. Happy Birthday Amma! :)

Top: ONLY

Bottom: Garage

Earrings: Forever21

Heels: Wal-Mart

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Night Time Transition Look

2011-08-28T20:41:00.008-04:00

Ever have those days when you spend the entire day at school or work but also have plans for the night and time becomes sparse? This is a quick transition look to help take the daytime makeup you already have on into a night appropriate look!

Products Used:

1. Rubenesque paintpot by MAC

2. Green Python pigment by GOSH Cosmetics

3. Cornflower pigment by MAC

4. Shroom e/s by MAC

5. Blackout liquid eyeliner by Annabelle

6. The Falsies Volum' Express mascara by Maybelline

7. Retro Red lipstick by NYC

8. Sockhop lipgloss by MAC

A special thank you to my friend Naffy who agreed to be my model for the day. Keep a lookout for her OOTD later on this week!

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Tag: Get Your Freak On! 15 Weird Facts

2011-08-25T02:06:00.008-04:00

I recently did the 15 Weird Facts (Get Your Freak On) tag created by Carly Cristman.

The questions are:

1. What's a nickname only your family calls you?
2. What's a weird habit of yours?
3. Do you have any weird phobias?
4. What's a song you secretly LOVE to blast && belt out when you're alone?
5. What's one of your biggest pet peeves?
6. What's one of your nervous habits?
7. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
8. What was your first stuffed animal && it's name?
9. What's the drink you ALWAYS order at starbucks?
10. What's the beauty rule you preach.. but never ACTUALLY practice?
11. Which way do you face in the shower?
12. Do you have any 'weird' body 'skills'?
13. What's your favorite 'comfort food'/food thats 'bad' but you love to eat it anyways?
14. What's a phrase or exclamation you always say?
15. Time to sleep- what are you ACTUALLY wearing?

I tag whoever else wants to do this tag! It's pretty fun. ;) Leave a comment in the comments section with your video link if you make/have already made one or have even done it as a written post on your blog!

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2011-08-17T20:26:00.005-04:00

After my last OOTD, I realized that I don't wear out or play with blue eyeshadows enough. It's such a fun and bright colour with a vase number of shades to it that I decided I would go ahead and experiment with a few blue eyeshadows I own. This is one of the quick looks I came up with. Unfortunately there aren't any full face pictures since I was only playing with my eye makeup and my face was left bare.

What do you guys think? It's definitely not an everyday daytime look, but it would work perfectly for a night out all dolled up, right?

I think I might just do a tutorial on this, just for future reference for myself as well! It'll be up in the next week or so. List of products and what I used below until then. Cheers! :)

- L'Oreal HIP Duo in Showy

- Annabelle single e/s in 110

- MAC e/s (I forget the name, sorry!)

- Annabelle liquid eyeliner in Black Out

- CoverGirl Volume Exact mascara

- Annabelle white pencil eyeliner in Milkyway

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OOTD: Girls Night Out

2011-08-14T04:16:00.021-04:00

Last night was titled a Girls Night Out with my best friend. We headed to downtown Toronto but once we got there things kind of didn't go as plan, so we ended up having dinner at a wing joint named Puck'N Wings.

Since my best friend and I don't normally get the chance to dress up a little when we go out, we took this night as an opportunity to play a little dress up, but still toned down enough to not look semi-formal. The almost cobalt blue dress I ended up wearing seemed a bit too dressy for my liking, but the addition of the cardigan toned it down just enough. It definitely wasn't a high heel type of night (with all the buses and subways we decided to take!) so I chose to wear my pointed toe flats which I absolutely love and bought for a bargain of $15 dollars last year.

Dress: Forever21
Cardigan: Sears
Bag: Forever21
Shoes: Payless
Bracelet: Wal-Mart (bargain buy!)
Ring & Earrings: Ardene

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OOTD: Cheetah Jumper

2011-08-10T17:59:00.008-04:00

For today's outfit of the day, I opted for the bright yellow jumper that I had recently purchased from Winners. It's a little out there and something I wouldn't normally go for, but what the heck right? I paired it with some black heels to make it a little dressy. My makeup was kept very basic with just some mascara, eyeliner, and a bit of bronzer. I left my hair natural and curly to add a little more 'fun' into the outfit! It only seemed appropriate. ;)

Jumper: Winners

Heels: Forever21

Purse: Vintage

Rings: Ardene (silver cross with black stones & snake), and Aldo Accessories

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Small Haul - August 2011

2011-08-08T01:54:00.003-04:00

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Rose Gold

2011-08-07T15:13:00.008-04:00

I'm not one to wear a lot of pinks. In fact, I don't think I really own a solid pink article of clothing. Because of that, pinks aren't something I use often in my makeup looks. However, soft pinks and gold make a pretty sweet look, perfect for those who want something soft and flirty, and even for those summer date nights!

Products Used:

1. Avon e/s in Rose Gold

2. A medium pink coloured e/s (Green)

3. A darker pink coloured e/s with shimmer (Blue)

4. MAC e/s in Shroom

5. Annabelle black eye kohl

6. Maybelline mascara in The Falsies Volum' Express

7. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Dark

8. Revlon Colorstay blush in Roseberry

9. Rimmel lipstick in Birthday Suit

Eyes:

First apply a primer to your eyes. I just used a random concealer, they work just fine. Apply Rose Gold to your entire lid, stopping just before the crease. Then apply the medium shade of pink e/s to the outer half of your lids, also taking it into the crease. Blend as you go. Follow that by taking the darker shade of pink e/s and blend it into the crease to make it appear slightly more deeper than it is. I then used a little bit of Shroom to highlight with and decided not to line the top parts of my lid. Lining them would have made them a bit too dramatic for the look I'm going for, so I decided to tightline, followed by softly lining my waterline with a black eyeliner. Finally for the eyes, apply mascara.

Face:

Apply your foundation of choice. I decided not to go that heavy with foundation and opted for MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish in Dark. Apply a rosy blush to the apples of your cheeks. I went with Roseberry by Revlon which is a beautiful mineral blush!

Lips:

To keep up with the minimal theme, I chose Birthday Suit by Rimmel for my lip colour. From what I hear, they've discontinued the lipstick, so any nude colour will work fine.

And that's it! A very simple but pretty look that requires just a few minutes to complete. Feel free to leave a comment with any questions or suggestions!

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OOTD

2011-08-07T00:41:00.011-04:00

After four years of multiple hair colours, I've finally decided to colour it back to black. Mainly for the preparation of my hair extensions! It definitely feels a bit weird to be back to one solid hair colour, and a dark one at that.

For today's outfit I wanted something really lightweight and casual to just lounge around in and run a few errands, especially since it was scorching hot outside. I decided to stick to blacks and whites, and this is what I came up with. I really am in love with this skirt. It has a beautiful Indian inspired look to it and it's very light in weight.

Hat: Jack & Jones
Top: UP
Skirt: UP
Chictopia

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Luxy Hair Extensions

2011-08-02T10:37:00.006-04:00

About 4 years ago, my hair reached all the way down to my butt... until I chopped it all off. Ever since then, I haven't grown my hair below my chest. I was pretty content with having short hair. Having naturally really curly and wild hair, it was always hard to maintain when it was long. Come these past few weeks, I'm really missing long hair!

The solution? Extensions.

My mom is pretty much on the same boat as me, so she ordered a pair of 1B Off Black Luxy Hair extensions last night. I'm waiting on her to come in first so I can decide if I want them as well. I need to colour my hair a solid black too. I haven't had black hair in over 4 years as well!

This is exciting to me. A drastic change without being permanent. I'll also keep you guys posted on this.

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Weight

2011-08-01T21:44:00.004-04:00

Weight has only started to become an issue for me in the past three years or so. When I was in high school, my metabolism was amazing. No matter what I ate, nothing stuck on me. Come the end of high school, my metabolism seems to have hit an all time low and whatever I put into my mouth, ends up on some part of my body. I guess the fact that I was a dancer in high school contributed to some sort of exercise.

I feel as if it is about time that I get my body and health back on track. I need to be able to walk up a flight of stairs and not be winded. I also need to become a lot more confident with how I look at myself. Because of that, I have decided that I'm seriously going to make an effort with healthier eating and exercise! I'm going to try to go to the gym as much as possible when time permits, and try to avoid all the junk I tend to stick in my mouth.

I'll keep myself (and you all) up-to-date on my progress as much as I can on here.

Let's do this! Cheers to a happier and healthier lifestyle.

Current Weight: 126
Goal Weight: 115
Date to Achieve by: October 1, 2011

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Exam Time

2011-02-05T20:03:00.007-05:00

Hey loves,

It's exam time. I'll be back in about a week or two.

xo,
Thushaa

Edit: Okay, not a week or two. It's been a few months but I'm back now!

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The Most Simple of Things

2011-01-21T20:09:00.018-05:00

School has only been in session for a week and I feel as if I'm already drowning in assignments and quizes. To top it off, I can't seem to catch a break to breathe, update my blog, or even do some of my readings because I end up at work whenever I'm not at school. Therefore, I apologize in advance for the severe baggage under my eyes!

Days where I find myself rushing from school to work are the days I decide to go simple - with everything. Simple makeup, simple outfit. It's the most simple of things.

The eyeshadows I used for this look were from a random no name palette I received a while back. There are no names for them, but I've marked the colours that I did use so it would help give you a better picture in order to find a dupe.

Products Used:

1. A light beige/gold eyeshadow (Red)
2. A dark chocolate brown eyeshadow (Blue)
3. A peachy pink eyeshadow (Green)
4. Maybelline mascara in The Falsies Volum' Express
5. MAC Studio Fix powder foundation in NC 45
6. Rimmel London Bronzer in 001 Sun Kiss
7. Vaseline

Eyes:

Apply a light beige/gold eyeshadow all over your lids followed by a chocolate brown eyeshadow to your crease to give it depth. Then apply a peachy pink eyeshadow to your brow highlight to pull together the look. Apply your mascara of choice, and you're done the eyes! Not adding eyeliner makes the look a little more daytime appropriate and not so dark and done up.

Face:
Apply your foundation of choice. For this look, I again chose to use my studio fix foundation in NC 45. Apply a dark (darker than your skin tone) bronzer to contour your cheeks, like always! I chose Sun Kiss by Rimmel as my bronzer and blush. I chose not to go with a separate blush colour for this look.

Lips:
Vaseline! Apply lots and lots of Vaseline, or lip balm of your choice!

Can't get any simpler right? Literally a less than 15 minute, get up and apply look!

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Thai Pongal & Tamil New Year

2011-01-14T21:10:00.018-05:00

Today is Thai Pongal and the Tamil New Year. Because of that, my house is light with a bunch of gorgeous religious candles and the aroma and an array of scrumptious vegetarian cooking.

I also took the time to reorganize my rings, earrings, and sunglasses. I recently purchased my sunglasses stand, earring stand and ring holder from a place I found on Google called Zakka Canada. I recieved my purchases a little over three days after placing my order, so it wasn't too bad.

After a long day of university, good food, and a bit of cleaning, I think I'll settle the night with a good movie and finish off my current read: The Modern Girl's Guide to Sticky Situations by Jane Buckingham. It's honestly a clever and fun read.

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Slightly Vamped Up

2011-01-09T18:04:00.028-05:00

A night out with the girls is definitely an excuse for getting dressed up. For the winter, I find myself into darker looks for the night; a little bit of a smoked out eye, thick eyeliner, contoured cheeks, and deep mahogany lip. Somewhat of a 'slightly vamped up' look. Not too overpowering, but still eye catching.

Sorry about yellow lighting. The final face picture is from my Blackberry. Hopefully that gives you a little bit of a better idea of the look.

Products Used:

MAC pigment in Cocomotion

Gosh pigment in 11 Green Star

MAC e/s in Meet the Fleet

MAC e/s in Shroom

Annabelle liquid black eyeliner

Annabelle black eye kohl

Maybelline mascara in The Falsies Volum' Express

MAC Studio Fix powder foundation in NC 45

Rimmel London Bronzer in 001 Sun Kiss

MAC Mineralize blush in Fad-Dabulous

NYC Lipstick in Mahogany

Eyes:

I first applied a random concealer as my eyeshadow base. I then applied Cocomotion all over my lids, followed by Green Star in the crease, bringing it all the way down on both ends of the crease. Over Green Star, I applied Meet the Fleet which is a dark, almost navy blue. This made Green Star a little bit darker. I then applied Shroom to my highlight. Apply mascara, eyeliner to the waterline, and eyeliner on your top, winging it out a little in the end, and you're done the eyes!

Face:
Apply your foundation of choice. I chose to use my studio fix foundation in NC 45. Apply a dark (darker than your skin tone) bronzer to contour your cheeks and then apply a light pink blush. I chose Sun Kiss by Rimmel as my bronzer and Fad-Dabulous by MAC as my blush.

Lips:
The final step - lips. Apply your choice of lip balm to your lips to keep them moisturized. I applied Mahogany by NYC as my lip colour, without lip liner. You can use any dark mahogany or maroon colour. Remember, personal preference!

That's all for now. Leave a comment if you have any questions or concerns.

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