Monday, October 3, 2016

Jeffree Star Summer 2016 Limited Edition Velour Liquid Lipstick in Watermelon Soda & 714 Review+Swatches

Hello Everyone,

Today I'm reviewimg these two beautiful shades from "Jeffree Stars Summer 2016 Limited Edition". I bought these lipsticks in July but after that I was in Pakistan for holidays and then came back and stuck in house chores.Well I got these lipsticks in the shade "Watermelon Soda" & "714". they came in this clear tube but with a different color opener which makes it so summery and fresh.

My Experience:

Watermelon Soda:
Its a bright coral pink shade which looks beautiful on almost all skin tones. It lasts on lips for hours which is a plus point. It does not dry out my lips at all.
It beautifully covers my entire lip in one single swipe. Its really smooth and does not streaky on lips. I love how versatile these lipsticks are, you can totally rock this lipsticks as a eyeliner which is amazing.

714:
But when it  comes to 714 which is a pastel neon pink with purple undertones, it washed me out. So if yore fairer then me than this 714 is definitely your shade but otherwise you have to mix this color with any other color to get the desired shade. Its a lil bit streaky to work with, and also you need 2-3 layers to get the exact color.  So a big no to this color otherwise I love "JS Velour Liquid Lipsticks".
If you're a person who is on the light side then go and give it a try otherwise I suggest you not to buy this color although watermelon soda looks beautiful on both dark & light skin tone.


Application:
Exfoliate your lips and then pat dry with a tissue paper or towel and apply it direct with the wand or you can use a lip brush as well.


Swatches:


Thumbs Up:
  • Pigmented
  • Long lasting
  • Beautiful shades
  • Not drying at all
  • Smooth application

Thumbs Down:
  • Locally not available
  • 714 is not suitable for Asian skin tones
  • 714 is a bit streaky as well

Texture: 
Smooth


Price:
SAR110

Quantity:
0.19 FL OZ/5.6

My Rating:
3/5


Availability:
Fashion & Makeup Riyadh


Would I Repurchase It:
Yes would love to try it but in different shades.



Have you tried these lipsticks from JS yet ? Share your thoughts.





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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Press Release: EMI Pakistan Releases Film Tribute to Madam Noor Jehan on her Birthday 23rd September 2016

EMI Pakistan, Pakistan's premier record label since 1948, held an exclusive premiere of Gul e Daudi (The Chrysanthemum) in tribute to Noor Jehan a short film by an well known director umar riaz.
The evening was commenced with a welcome speech by the film director, Mr Umar Riaz and Mr Zeeshan Chaudhry, general manager EMI Pakistan.

A 15 min short film, its a fictional story which is based on the music of  Madam Noor Jehan, and was premiered in Lahore at the Luxus Grand Cinema on past friday.

I love the way film is picturized passing from child hood to teenage, adulthood to parenthood, happiness and love to being apart.  You can clearly see the beauty of this film and on the top of it the beautiful vocals of Madam noor jehan.



The red carpet event attended by from all the walks of life including friends, family members of the cast  and the media fraternity. prominent names on the red carpet included actor, producer and comedian Mr Adeel Hashmi, Nescafe Basement sensation Mehak Ali, Singer Jimmy Khan, RJ Fatima Atta, columnist Mina Malik Hussain and Dr. Farid A Malik among others.

Cast with the director Umar Riaz            
                              Farhaan Hafeez, Adeel hashmi and Babar Mehmood                                                      
Willa Hafeez with Mother
Zaib Bangash (Singer)
Mahnoor Ahmed and Moomal Ahmed
       Mehak Ali (Singer)
                                                                         Meena Hussain with family

About EMI Pakistan:
EMI Pakistan Limited, previously the Gramophone Company of Pakistan is the oldest and the largest music company in Pakistan. It is proud to own unique gems of the golden era of Pakistan’s music industry dating back to 1939. EMI Pakistan is a trusted name and prides itself in being the custodians of the country's musical heritage. With over 55,000 tracks and 3,400 contracted artists, by volume it has the largest single repertoire of music in the industry and an impressive collection of over 6000 hours of subcontinent music.

About Umar Riaz
Umar Riaz is a Student Oscar nominated filmmaker born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan and based in New York City. He was the first Pakistani to graduate from the Graduate Film Program

About Transmedia:
Transmedia is a team of enterprising Public Relations service providers, Social Media Managers and Event Planners. Our team plans, executes and monitors results of social and digital media campaigns and PR events. It is a one-stop solution for all your image building campaigns, strategizing, public relations needs, copywriting, delivery and thorough execution. We adopt a strategic approach to helping clients meet their varying business goals.



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Monday, September 26, 2016

M.A.C Vibe Tribe Collection Gleamstones Powder "Dunes at Dusk" Review+Swatches

Hello everyone,

Today I'm reviewing this new "M.A.C Vibe Tribe collection gleamstones powder in "Dunes at Dusk".
Love the colourful tribal pattern packaging of it, which gives it a festive look.


My Experience:
A month back when I was in a mac store, swatching lipsticks and stuff and suddenly this vibe tribe collection grabbed my attention towards it. I tried this beautiful multi colored gleamstones powder and instantly bought it without any second thoutgh. The four shades in this compact looks beautiful on fair to weatish, olive and dark skin. If you re a person who loves the light and healthy glow on your skin then check out this stuff. Its subtle and beautiful at the same time. It can be wear individual or your can simply swipe your brush in all the shades and apply on your cheeks or you can use it on the highest points of your face. This powder can be worn on eyes as well.

Application:
Use it individual or use a single shade from the pan and dust over your cheeks for a fresh and healthy glow.


Swatches:


Thumbs Up:
  • Beautiful packaging
  • Subtle shades
  • Gives you an instant healthy glow
  • Last without primer 4 hours
  • Compliments almost all skin tones 
  • Can be worn on eyes as well

Thumbs Down:
  • Expensive


Texture:
Satin/Smooth


Price:
SAR187

My Rating:
4.5/5


Availability:
Riyadh: (Sahara Mall, Riyadh Gallery, Granada Mall & Kingdom Mall)
Website:www.maccosmetics.com


Would I Repurchase It:
Maybe in different shade because this pan is gonna last for edges I guess :)


Have you tried anything from mac vibe tribe collection yet ? Share your thoughts





Cheers!




Saturday, August 20, 2016

Jeffree Star Velour liquid lipstick in shade "Rose Matter" Review

Hello Everyone,

Today I'm going to talk about this beautiful shade "Rose Matter" from Jeffree Star's cosmetics, I got this shade day before Eid and was so excited, it was my first time with "JS" and the second thing is the colour is really beautiful. The packaging is very chic and girly. It comes in this clear see through bottle with a star logo on it which makes it really fun and girly.



My Experience:
Its a neutral pink coral color which looks almost beautiful on every skin tone. It is really pigmented can cover your entire lips with one single swipe which is pretty amazing. Love the wand of  "JS" liquid lipstick, it makes application really easy for me.The formula is amazing, I mean to say that it doesn't make my lips dry at all. lasting power is pretty good. It lasts around 5 to 6 hours which is great. I remember I had this lipstick on my lips and after that I had my coffee/lunch and it did not fade at all, it was on my lips through out these hours. It feels so light on lips and moisturizing. The most interesting thing about Jeffree star lipsticks is that you can use it as an eyeliner as well, and trust me you'll definitely love it.
After this lipstick I ordered 2 more from "Jeffree Star's" summer collection and I'm really excited to share those lipsticks with you.
Application:
Exfoliate your lips with a lip scrub and then pat dry with a towel, after that use your favourite lip balm let it be there for a minute and then wipe it off with tissue paper and bam now you are good to apply your favourite liquid lipstick.
Swatches:


Thumbs Up:
  • Does not feel dry
  • Moisturize 
  • lasts for 5 to 6 hours
  • light on lips
  • pigmented 
  • only application is enough to cover entire lips

Thumbs Down:
  • You couldn't find it anywhere in Riyadh

Quantity:
0.19 FL OZ / 5.6 ML


Texture:
Liquid

Price:
SAR 110


My Rating:
4.8/5


Availability:
Riyadh: Fashion & Makeup Riyadh
www.jeffreestarcosmetics.com


Would I Repurchase It:
Yes! in different shades


Have you tried out anything from Jeffree Star or this particular shade? Share your thoughts.




Cheers!



Thursday, August 4, 2016

Anastasia's "Modern Renaissance" Palette Review+Swatches

Hello Everyone,

Since this palette launched I had my eyes on it, and really wanted to try it out so I ordered this palette from facebook page "Fashion & Makeup Riyadh" and started playing with it. The packaging is classy and elegant at the same time, it came in this velvet soft pink case along with a dual ended brush and mirror in it.



My Experience:
In this Platte you re going to get 14 eye shadows. All shades are equally pigmented and beautiful. The eye shadows are very soft and they blend easily on crease. It comes with 11 matte and 3 shimmery/metallic colors in it, which makes it an all rounder. You can create a soft brown eye makeup look for office/university or you can simply rock it with creating cut crease and smokey eye makeup look for parties/weddings. I love all the colors in this palette but my most favourite colors are "Burnt orange, primavera, red ochre. Realgar and Cyprus amber.  This pallet comes along with a dual ended brush which is great, with that brush you can apply your eyeshadow and blend it out as well with the other side of the brush.


Application:
If you want to last your makeup all day long than put any eyeshadow base/primer first and then apply eye shadows on, and if you want to avoid any fall out then make sure after taking shadow on your brush tap it a little.

Swatches:


Thumbs Up:

  • Elegant packaging
  •  Easy to blend
  • Pigmented colors
  • Not Chalky at all
  • Going to get all beautiful warm shades in it
  • Comes with dual ended brush

Thumbs Down:
  • Fall out a bit

Quantity:
NET WT 0.07g / 0.02 oz

Texture:
Smooth/velvety


Price:
SAR245

My Rating:
4.7/5

Availability: 
Riyadh: Fashion & Makeup Riyadh & Limited Edittions
www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com



Would I Repurchase It:
Yes will try more eye shadows from Anastasia for sure.


Have you tried out this "Modern Renaissance" Palette from  Anastasia Beverly Hills yet ? Share your thoughts.



Cheers!

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" Book Launch Party at Dolem Mall Karachi

Hello Everyone,

As summer 2016 approached its end, Dolmen hosted the city’s biggest Back to School Festival. Held from 29th to 31st July 2016 across all three Dolmen Malls, the festival aimed at school going kids and families; giving them a chance to celebrate and be excited about the beginning of another scholastic year.
At Dolmen Mall Clifton, the Back to School edition of the Dolmen Bazaar saw leading retailers like Hub, Leisure Club, Kidz Dunya & Sindbad as well as budding entrepreneurial ventures like Magic Hands and Paperworks showcase their Back to school range. From school bags, notebooks and stationery to a delightful display of balloon art, the little ones thoroughly enjoyed themselves in this maze of amazement. Parents, on the other hand, rejoiced the rare opportunity for their kids to have fun in a safe and family-friendly enviro As summer 2016 approached its end, Dolmen hosted the city’s biggest Back to School Festival. Held from 29th to 31st July 2016 across all three Dolmen Malls, the festival aimed at school going kids and families; giving them a chance to celebrate and be excited about the beginning of another scholastic year.

Adding some magic to the cauldron of excitement, Dolmen Mall conjured up the launch of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in collaboration with Liberty Books on the third day of Back to School Festival. The launch of the 8th Harry Potter book was held on Harry Potter’s birthday, 31st July.  The response was staggering; the event saw a union of three generations of Potterheads. From five year old HP fanatics flaunting painted scars on their foreheads, to tweens donned in wizard’s robes - even grownups didn’t shy away from swishing their wands and crying out ‘Wingardium Leviosa”.  Fans lined up at 9:30 AM to receive their copy of the awaited book on this unique occasion where Harry Potter fandom was so majestically celebrated in Pakistan. Thematic décor, wands, hats, trivia games, giveaway for the best dressed fans and countless photo opportunities with a truly magical ambience and music, the event was a memorable one.

From five year old HP fanatics flaunting painted scars on their foreheads, to tweens donned in wizard’s robes - even grownups didn’t shy away from swishing their wands and crying out ‘Wingardium Leviosa”.  Fans lined up at 9:30 AM to receive their copy of the awaited book on this unique occasion where Harry Potter fandom was so majestically celebrated in Pakistan. Thematic décor, wands, hats, trivia games, giveaway for the best dressed fans and countless photo opportunities with a truly magical ambience and music, the event was a memorable one.
Bloggers and Key Opinion Leaders were hosted by Dolmen Mall and given out special Harry Potter themed giveaways. They shared the impact the book has had on their lives and also relived their back to school memories. They were provided refreshments in the form of crispy and grilled chicken from Golden Chick and delicious cupcakes and coffee from Lals. Everyone left the vicinity of the mall happy and content, with their copy of their favourite book with them.

Bloggers and Key Opinion Leaders were hosted by Dolmen Mall and given out special Harry Potter themed giveaways. They shared the impact the book has had on their lives and also relived their back to school memories. They were provided refreshments in the form of crispy and grilled chicken from Golden Chick and delicious cupcakes and coffee from Lals. Everyone left the vicinity of the mall happy and content, with their copy of their favourite book with them.


You can get your "Harry Porter and the cursed child" copy from Liberty Bookstore Dolmen Mall Karachi.

For more information, visit the their website, www.dolmengroup.com



Cheers!

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Beauty Haul "Drugstore+Highend" and much more

Hello Everyone,

I know its been so so long I haven't posted any haul on my page,  because of that I have decided to share my drugstore/highend makeup haul with you. There are allot of things in this haul which were on my wish list and some of them are last minute purchases. Being a girl makeup always attracts me towards it, maybe you believe me or not but sometimes if I saw something and didn't buy it for some reason I got sick like seriously:P I know its funny right? But what to do guys, seems like makeup is source of my life, although I don't wear makeup on daily basis but still I love to shop till I drop.
Scroll to see product details, price and availability:



1. Anastasia Beverly Hills "Modern Renaissance" Palette:
After watching so many makeup lovers using this palette somehow I knew deep inside of me that this what I was looking for all these years. Love the warm and pigmented shades  of this palette.

2.Beauty world's Mouse glitter palette 1":
This Platte was on my wish list for such a long time. Finally I bring this beautyin my life. Beautiful glitters and a huge variety of color makes you fall in love with it.

3.Looxi Beauty eyeshadow pans:
May be allot of you are not familiar with this particular brand but recently I came across their instagram page and saw the swatches and they are exactly like makeup geeks eyeshadow pans with a cheaper price tag.

4.NYC Liquid Eyeliner: 
This is the next thing which was on my wish list and finally bought it.

5.Gerard Cosmetics Hydra matte liquid lipstick "Immortal":
Its my first time with Gerard and this color immortal is to die for.


6.Jouer Long Wear Lip cream in "Petale de rose & Dulce de lechee":
Being a fashion and makeup lover everything with beautiful packaging attracts me and the makeup lover inside of me wanted it so badly. I got these two beautiful shades from Jouer and trust me the quality and staying power is amazing.


7.Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipsticks in "Watermelon soda & 714":
Love the formula of Jeffree Star liquid lipsticks and these are the new ones from his summer collection so I'm really excited.

8.NYX liquid Suede Cream Lipstick "Cherry Skies":
Few days back I was at centrepoint and saw this beauty, and of course I haven't tried it so thought to buy this one and see, is it worth it or not. The color and pigmentation is amazing. I have very high hopes with this one.


9.NYX Ombre Lip Duo in shade "Bonnie & clyde": I love red color and love the ombre lips as well but with this duo its more easier to get that perfect ombre pout.

10.M.A.C Vibe Tribe Colour Collection Gleamstones Powder "Dunes at Dusk": Beautiful color perfect for highlight and the best part about this product that you can wear them individually or mix all together to get a warmer color beautiful highlight.

11. Bath & Body Work : Bath and Body works middle east having a huge sale so like always I went and grabbed these babies for myself. I got two shower gels in "Velvet sugar and cup of warm", 1 body lotion in "wrapped in comfort", 1 body mist in pomegranate scent and last but not the got two sanitizers as well in "Mango Dragon fruit and Cinnamon spiced vanilla".


12. Hype By Concept  Body Mists: From centrepoint got few of these body mists and trust me they smell amazing . Pure amber and snow rose are my fav so far.


Price And Availability:
  • ABH Modern Renaissance palette: SAR 245 => Anastasiabeverlyhills.com
  • Beauty Worlds's Mouse Glitter Palette: PKR 900 => Beauty World
  • Looxi Beauty Eyeshadow pans: SAR 26 each => Looxibeauty.com
  • NYC Liquid eyeliner:PKR 1000 => Indelath
  • Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte liquid Lipstick "Immortal: PKR 2500 =>Indelath
  • Jouer Long Wear lip Cream: SAR 110 each => Fashion & Makeup Riyadh
  • Jeffree Star velour liquid Lipsticks: SAR 110 each =>Fashion & Makeup Riyadh
  • NYX liquid suede cream lipstick: SAR 35 => Centrepoint Middle East
  • NYX lip omre duo: SAR 37 => Centrepoint Middle East
  • M.A.C vibe tribe gleamstones powder: SAR 185 => M.A.C store Riyadh
  • Bath & Body Works: Shower Gels SAR 35 each => B&BW store
  • Bath & Body Works Body Lotion: SAR 35 =>B&BW store
  • Bath & Body Works Body mist: SAR 35 =>B&BW store
  • Bath & Body Works Hand Sanitizers: SAR 8 each =>B&BW store
  • Hype by concept Body Mist: SAR 28 each => Centrepoint 

I hope you liked and enjoyed my haul, Let me know in the comment section which product should I review first.




Cheers!


Thursday, July 28, 2016

Rimmel Provocalips in Skinny Dipping Review+Swatches

Hello Everyone,

Today I'm reviewing this inexpensive and long lasting  liquid lipstick from "Rimmel London" which is  "Provocalips 16HR Kiss Proof lip color in shade "Skinny Dipping".
I got this product a few months back and can't tell you how much I'm in love with it.


My Experience:
I was in a searcrh for a perfect nude color and then I came across this provocalips by Rimmel, Love the fact that how beautiful it is. It last on my lips literally for hours which is great. Its a water proof formula and it doesn't transfer at all, doesn't tug or makes my lips dry, one application is enough to cover your entire lip. Although it is a nude color which makes it not as pigmented like the other colors from this range are. If you want an opaque application then  put two layers of it on your lips and you're good to go. I love wearing this shade with a smokey or bronzy eye makeup and I also use it on top of my dark lipstick to lighten up a lil bit, and sometimes use it with different shades to get the desired color. And with its other side lock and seal you can seal any lipstick and trust me it will lasts for hours.

Application:
Exfoliate your lips with a lip scrub and then apply a lip balm for a minute, and then wipe it off with a tissue or towel and use this provocalips over it.
Swatches:

Thumbs Up:
  • Last for hours
  • You can mix it with other shades
  • Transfer proof 
  • Does not feel dry on my lips

Thumbs Down:

  • Applicator is just ok

Quantity:
0.14oz


Texture:
Light/liquid

Price:
Sr 39

My Rating:
4/5

Availability:
Riyadh: Whites Pharmacy and Centre point


Would I Repurchase It:
Yes will try out more colors 




Cheers!


Sunday, June 19, 2016

Morphe 35E Eyeshadow palette Review+Swatches

Hello Everyone,

Since everyone is talking about Morphe Brushes palette, so I thought to give them a try and hence today I'm going to review this beautiful palette which is "Morphe 35E".
Want to know more then Scroll down a little bit:


My experience:
I got this palette in shade "35E" which is a satin one, all color in this palette are shimmery/blingy and highly pigmented. In this palette you can get all the champagnes, frosty snow, copper, pinks, and deep mauve colors to play with. This palette is a must have if you are a party person, with this palette you can rock any glamorous look just like that. Love the pigmentation, but I have noticed if you wear these eye shadows without any primer it wouldn't last long.

Some of the shadows falls a lil bit which I'm not a fan of. If you live in Riyadh and  want to buy "Morphe" then check at Taiyaba market near Olaya street, or you can buy this from nectar cosmetics at kingdom mall, they deal in original cosmetics but the thing is they sell this palette quite expensive, so I suggest if you are want to buy any Morphe cosmetics then check out Taiyba market or check some online pages as well.



Application:
If you have extremely oily eyelids then prep your eyes with a eyeshadow base/primer and then put your eyeshadow over it for long lasting effect and without any creases.

Swatches:
Swatches without any primer
Thumbs Up:
  • Pigmented
  • Beautiful shades
  • Smooth texture
  • Nice and sleek packaging
  • Variety of colors
Thumbs Down:

  • Got quite expensive from kingdom mall
  • Staying power without primer is not long lasting
  • Eyeshadow falls a lil bit


Quantity:
56.2 g/1.98oz


Texture:
Smooth

Price:
Sr205


My Rating:
4/5


Availability:
Kingdom Mall ground floor, Taiyaba Market Olaya street


Would I Repurchase it?
Yeah and will be getting 35O for sure.



Have you treid theses palettes yet ? Share your thoughts



Cheers!







Monday, June 13, 2016

Becca Jaclyn Hill Chanmpagne glow palette Review+Swatches

Hello everyone,

Today I'm reviewing this gorgeous highlighter palette from Becca Cosmetics which is a limited edition one,  and after looking for this palette every where I finally got my hands on it.
It comes in this dull metallic gold packaging along with a mirror inside of it,which makes it chic and elegant.So if you want to know more about this palette then scroll down a lil to  read my experience about it:


My Experience:
In this palette you're going to get three beautiful highlighters which looks absolutely beautiful on every skin tone. All three highlighters are super pigmented you need only one good swipe to get that goddess glow. They are extremely buttery, they doesn't feel chalky at all which is great. They stay on your face for such a long time without any primer. I love how they created these highlighters for different skin tones. If you are a person who loves to slay highlighters everyday and night then this is the right thing for you. It comes with a variety of shades which compliments all skin tones and great if you want to switch your highlight from day to night. If you are a fan of glowy skin then you really gonna like this palette. This palette has a mirror in it, so you can carry it in your purse for touch ups as well.


Application:
If you want your highlighter on fleek, than damp your brush with any makeup setting spray and them dip your brush in highlighter and apply light strokes on the highest points of your face.

Wearing Champangne Pop

Swatches:
See how pigmented these swatches are without any primer

Thumbs Up:
  • Staying power is great
  • Pigmented
  • Beautiful shades
  • Chic Packaging


Thumbs Down:
  • -

Quantity:
Each Net Wt. 2.40 g/ 0.0847 oz


Texture:
Smooth/Satin


Price:
Sr185

My Rating:
5/5

Availability:
This was a limited edition palette and unfortunately its out of stock


Would I Repurchase It?
I really want to try some more Becca products


Have you tried Becca's highlighters yet? Share your thoughts.






Cheers!