NOTD: Revlon Peacock Blue

One week of a taupe shade on my nails and now am back to brights ;) But keeping in mind that it is F/W 2012, I got myself this deep shade of Peacock blue from Revlon...
You like?

EOTD: Red Smokey Eyes... Yes! RED! :P

Red lipsticks are all the rage now and with everyone looking for their perfect Red, it is now become a norm to see a lot of Red lipstick reviews and a lot of Red LOTD posts... Yes I am guilty of quite a few too ;) But last night I thought of trying out Red on my eyes... Something drastic you say? Not really, if you know how to tame Red on your eyes, you are then another bit closer to achieve the know-all of makeup ;) Now who wouldn't want to do that ye? *Yup the "ye" part was an Irish imitation... Am watching a lot of Sons of Anarchy these days ;)*

Here is the look... Your views are really WELCOME! And I would love you guys to be brutally honest with me :D

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I paired it with Pink Blush and Nude Lips :)

And this is what I used to create this look... Coastal Scents 88 original palette...

Oh btw if you guys actually like the look, then let me know I'll pakka se do a tutorial on it! :)

In The News: L'Oreal to Acquire Urban Decay

Just in...


Cosmetic Giant L'Oreal is all set to acquire Urban Decay...



http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/LOreal_to_acquire_Urban_Decay/82252/cn37259?dm_i=8EU,12OGD,5KQZZL,3BBZ8,1

What does this mean for us? Will we finally start getting Urban Decay in India too?
Can UDPP be finally mine?

We'll have to wait for some insights...

Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar Review

Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar Review

By Supriya

Hello ladies,
Ok, those of you have dry, rough hair raise your hands? And now those who are suffering from hair fall and hair thinning, raise your hands? Ahh... I know many hands will be raised. All hair problems in one, and you can take the perfect example of my hair. Dry, thin, dull and breakage. Consulted dermats, hair specialists, ayurvedic doctors, gobbled down medicines like food for months and applied all the tinctures and connotations, but the hair quality won't budge to improve.
             I was so irritated and bugged up with comments from relatives about the deteriorating quality of my hair and the hair thinning that showed up my scalp from a distance. In desperate need of some quick fix, I started searching the internet, found many waste as well as useful tips. In my quest, I came to know the harmful chemicals in our shampoos and conditioners that lead to hair fall and hair thinning and came across some organic brands for my hair.
        I know you are bored to death by my story and to quickly come to the point, today I am going to review one miracle of a product for hair, which I discovered (!) in my search – Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar. Soulflower shampoo bars remind me of those old shikakai bars that my grandmother (maternal) used to use on her hair. She had a thick long mane. After doing some research, I bought two soap bars from Soulflower.

• Read: Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap Review

• Read: 4 New Soulflower Soaps and A Preview

Product Description:
All those with dry, flyaway, scanty hair, throw out your hats.Dry hair looks dull, tangles easily & can become easily split at the ends. You need essential oils that stimulate the sebaceous glands in the scalp to produce more oil. Sandalwood & Geranium do that & more! They also work as an antidepressant on the emotional level, soothing anxiety & stress. Jojoba & almond oils nourish hair & it will regain its elasticity, leaving it soft, shiny & with far more body. Formulated to gently clean your hair as well has hands, face & body -- especially convenient when traveling. They're safe for chemical treated, coloured, children’s hair.


Price: Rs. 250/- for 150gm


Key Ingredients:
Geranium & sandalwood essential oils, jojoba oil, almond oil, shikaki, aloevera, Vitamin E, glycerin & aqua, permitted edible color & aroma, saponified oils of olive, coconut, castor, palm & palm kernel.


Ingredient Benefits:
1. Sandalwood deep relaxes, has astringent, anti-inflammatory & antiseptic properties. Soothes a dry & irritated scalp.
2. Geranium essential oil calms & relaxes, prevents hair loss, helps to restore oil balance in the hair glands Jojoba oil..
3. Jojoba oil helps keep the hair moisturized so that it doesn’t break and can retain length.
4. Almond oil provides deep nourishment & moisture for dry locks, adds shine to dull hair, makes hair stronger & controls hair loss.
5. Aloevera gel has anti-inflammatory properties that keep your hair strong & healthy, stops hair fall. Makes hair shiny & healthy.
6. Shikakai (means fruit for hair) is a natural gentle conditioning agent for hair & scalp. Effective in combating dandruff & extremely gentle, working to not overly strip hair of its natural oils.


Usage Directions: Use Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar for normal to dry hair. Rub the bar between your hands & apply the lather to your hair or rub the bar directly on your hair. Work the lather through & rinse as usual.

My Experience with Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar:

To put in very plain and simple... I love it. The shampoo bar has come as a savior for me. It cleanses well, the oils keep my hair from drying too much and about hair fall... it has drastically reduced. I am floored by this 100% vegan shampoo. The bar is red in color; though don't confuse it for emitting any rose aroma. I am completely flattered by the exotic natural ingredients of the soap. It’s very easy to apply. All you have to do is, rub the soap directly on your scalp or you can even lather it on your palms and apply. Doesn't tangle hair and leaves the hair with good volume. Also my hair fall has reduced. The soap lathers very well and I have generally not felt the usage of double application unless I have oiled my hair pre-wash.

• Read: Aloe Veda Wild Rose with Basil Moisturising Bathing Bar Review

The bar claims to be safe for chemically treated hair, colored, children's hair. This is free from all the chemicals namely SLS, SLES, parabens etc. I now very carefully read ingredient list before buying any product for my hair.

• Read: Nature's Essence Neem & Aloe vera Purifying Beauty Bar Review

Since the bar is huge, I cut it into three pieces (recommended) for ease of use and to avoid wastage of product. I have completed using the bar and it lasted me for good three months with twice a week application.

Pros of Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar:

• Aroma of the shampoo bar
• Lathers and cleans very well
• Does not require much quantity, even for oiled hair
• Will last easily for a long time
• The exotic list of ingredients
• Free from SLS/SLES and parabens

Cons of Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar:

• Could not find any but only if they could lower their prices a bit, I would buy this in bulk! (hehe)

 

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4.75/5 (-0.25 for the price, though not an issue with me!)


My Recommendation: Go grab it girls :)


Would I Repurchase Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar?: I will be buying this as long as the company keeps making it. I love and love this shampoo bar!

Have you tried the Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar?

 

REVIEW: Faces Go Chic Lipstick in Prairie Pink

The word "Prairie" takes me back to school, to the geography lessons where we studied about Prairie grasslands... Now I wasn't really strong in Geography (Maths was my fav subject #NerdAlert) and so I cannot say that the flashbacks that I get are happy and pleasant but after receiving this lippy from Faces, using it almost everyday to office for the past week, I can say that it has changed the way I feel about the word Prairie and yes in a good way :)

The Prairie Pink shade from Faces is almost somewhere between Pink and Coral and is a beautiful and a flattering shade for girls with lighter skintones. It has a satiny finish that stays on for almost 4 hours and then leaves behind a faint but a flattering stain. It doesn't feel dry at all and even though the weather has gotten really dry lately, I am comfortable wearing it without any lip balm underneath... Yup! That's a big deal for me especially int he winters :)

One thing that I really like about these lippies is that they don't have any fragrance! Ok maybe a very subtle odor and that too something like caramel but you can smell it only if you are really trying to! Otherwise, it's quite possible that you'll not notice it ;)

One con that bothers me about it is that it is not non-transferrable... But then at this price I am really nitpicking :P

Image of the Product:

Swatches:

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LOTD:

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Oooohhss and Aaahhhss!!!
1. Beautiful feminine shade
2. Very very pocket friendly
3. Even at this price there is nothing cheap about the lippy. The packaging is sturdy, the lipstick as such feels so smooth and glides beautifully on the lips.
4. There is almost negligible fragrance.
5. Is not drying at all.
6. Leaves a beautiful stain behind. I really love lippies and glosses that leave stains behind :)

Ouches!!!
1. It gets transferred easily


Price:
It costs INR 199/- *only*

Repurchase?
Oh definitely! I would be crazy not to! I am sooo trying out other shades from this range...

Would I Recommend?
If you are looking for budget lippies but do not want to compromise on the quality and quantity, then this sure is a must have for you! This is one range, you can actually buy all shades from...


Overall Rating:
8.5/10 

P.S. PR Sample. But my review is honest and is in no way biased. My loyalty lies towards my readers.

Avon Violetta Sparkle

I found yet another post that I never published!! This one is also back when my nails were rounded. Hope you enjoy!

Avon Violetta Sparkle. This is a dark purple PACKED with gorgeous gold shimmer.This first picture is slightly blurred to show Violetta Sparkle's full effect. I used two coats for these pictures.

This is how the polish looks in normal indoor lighting.

Violetta Sparkle came out last year as a part of Avon's holiday collection. It is no longer available, but I have seen it appear in the outlet books once in a while selling for only a $1.99! So, if you want this polish just keep your eye out :)

EOTD: Soft Smokey Eyes... Double Winged Liners... Et Al

Till maybe yesterday 8:00 pm, I was on a winged liner roll.. I thought nothing could look cooler than the little flick that I did at the end of my liner... But God had some other plans for me ;) While doing an EOTD for the blog, I messed up my liner while winging it and voila I discovered that I had the ability to do a double winged and it looked good on me :D Yay! So ladies... Here goes...

Excuse The Oily Face :P

With Instagram Effects (I am so Addicted!)

 

MakeUp Breakup
1. MAC RicePaper - All over the lid, inner corners as well as a bit on the under eye area.
2. Inglot Matte 378 - Outer V and Crease
3. Maybelline Gel Liner - Lower Waterline
4. Colorbar Precision Waterproof Liquid Liner - Upper Lashline
5. MAC Zoom Black Lash Mascara

So how do you like the look? Do you like the double winged liner trend?

P.S. I am planning on selling a couple of my MAC stuff as some of the shades do not suit me :( Would you be interested in me keeping a sale?

EOTD & Makeup Break-up: Pink and Taupe

It's been a while I did any EOTDs for the blog... And I promise this time it wasn't laziness ;) The thing is as Winters start setting in and the weather becomes dry, I start getting dry patches over my lids and below my chin :( And though I do use an ointment for it, it does take time for them to heal completely... So last night while washing my face after the gym, when I noticed that the dry patches had started to heal, I for my brushes and my MAC and Inglot palettes out and did an EOTD... It felt so good :)

So here it goes...

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Makeup Breakup
1. MAC Sushi Flower (Light Pink) - Inner 3/4 of the eye
2. Inglot M363 (Taupe) - Outer V
3. Inglot DS51 (Sparkly Orange) - In the crease for blending
4. Maybelline Gel Liner - Lower waterline
5. Colorbar Precision Waterproof Liquid Liner - Upper Lashline (Winged)
6. MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara

Hope you liked the look :)

The pictures below are with Instagram Effects...

 
♥Those of you following me on Instagram must have already gotten a glimpse of the look last night ♥

8 Winners Announced! MABH One Year Blogiversary Giveaway

Hello Everyone!

I am very happy to announce the 8 winners of our Blogiversery Giveaway today.
(Sorry for the delay in announcing the winners. I was up with some blog maintaining works and studies. Don't worry my dear friends who are missing me, I will be back to form very soon) :)

I loved reading each and every entry and very glad that many of you have participated. Support us more to reach heights! And we will always love you.

And the winners are...

• Iswarya Laxmi
• Jyoti Mehra
• Chandana Tantri
• Barisha
• Gowmi Sundaram
• Shruti Lakshman
• Supriya Kabra
• Jennifer Bobby

Congratulations winners! I have already mailed you all :)
Please do share your complete postal address asap with your name and phone number through mail and your prizes will be dispatched soon. For those who didn't win this time, don't lose hope; A super duper winter giveaway is on the way!


Take care and have a great day everyone!

Fitness between times

Fitness between timesYou do not have time for the gym?
Then align bathing or brushing with exercises that strengthen your muscles. They are simple and execute them multiple times a day, you'll be able to get fit and lose weight.
7:00 If at this time you're in the shower, then you need to help your muscles to wake up.
In a standing position take a few push-ups from the wall. This is a great exercise for strengthening your chest.




7:30 Make breakfast. Slightly apart and quickly rise to the toes, then slowly return to starting position.
To increase the load, stand on one leg.
Exercise helps strengthen the calves.
8:00 Every time you drive to work on public transport or stuck in traffic on a personal car, pull the stomach for 10 seconds.
Exercise strengthens your abdominal muscles, improves posture and helps the gastrointestinal tract.


11:00 In the office at this time do not sit at the table. Find an excuse to walk: go to the next room for the paper, which is sort of ended in the printer or drink of some water.
If you feel a drop in energy, put a book between your thighs and squeeze it for 10 minutes.
This will restore your vitality.
13:00
Lunch break. Rather than continue to sit in your favorite easy chair, go to the store for yogurt or a nearby cafe to eat a fresh salad.
Calculate the time so that you moved for lunch at least 15-20 minutes.
During the walk move from heel to toe, and control the abdominal muscles, breathe deeply. Just work up an appetite.
16:00 Do not wait for the elevator!
Come up the stairs, while squeezing your buttocks and counting to 10.


20:00 Instead of sitting on the couch, use it as a tool for the exercise: Lie on your side, lean on the arm bent at the elbow, bend your legs at the knees, lift the top leg slowly, hold it for a few seconds in the air, do the exercise 10 times and change legs.
This exercise strengthens the muscles of the thighs and buttocks. You may be able to perform not only while watching TV, but when reading.
21:00 Perfect time to train with a fitness ball (you can buy in a specialist sports store).
All you need - sit on it and move, trying to keep his balance.
Exercise is recommended for strengthening the back.
22:00 When brushing your teeth, do squats.
Spread your legs and turn them slightly outward. Carefully lower pelvis. Straighten up. Watch for the correct posture during the execution of the exercise.
You can stand on one leg - it strengthens the abdominal muscles. Try to do a few sit-ups, keeping one hand on the edge of the sink.
Now you can pay more attention to your body, engaging in fitness among other things

The more you help your treadmill

The more you help your treadmillThis is plain simulator actually hidden as five of your faithful helpers.One of them - a physical education teacher. The second - a caring doctor. The third - a personal fitness trainer. Fourth - dull companion for a morning jog. Fifth - a reliable companion for you and your children.


Do not believe me? Judge for yourself. Thus, the modern treadmill can:
Organize domestic sports. Any track regardless of the price and the brand is a moving belt driven by an electric motor, which you have to walk or run.
Cheap track can run at speeds up to 16 km / h, with a maximum rise of 10 percent, have a timer, distance meter, calorie consumption.
Track dearly have the same features as the low-end models, and a more advanced electronic training program, some a monitor to measure heart rate.



Most complex and therefore expensive treadmills have features average cost, but have a more robust design, powerful engine, faster, increasing the length of the moving blade.
Among the three categories there are folding models: some trainers have a folding track, which you can pick up and lock in the upright position for easy storage.
Ungainly models tend to be more stable, but uncomfortable when the balance every square meter.

Monitor health status.
Track a little more expensive cheap, tend to have a facility to measure heart rate - at a special "Heart Rate Monitor" displays your personal testimony, and you can train to avoid congestion - plus you continuously control the heart work better than it would do the most responsible nurse.

Monitor the quality performance of an exercise program.
Good tracks can remember and change tempo without your lessons, slope track, control the speed of movement of the belt during the warm-up and during the main load to recreate the conditions that are similar to cross-country running - in short, to drive you to spare no effort, like this, good coach.

Create favorable conditions for the run.
Clear display, comfortable handles, wide side panels for easy gathering and getting out on the track, the presence of the player or even TV - if you are buying pay attention to these details, you will track a good friend and reliable companion.
To take care of security.
When buying, choose one with a "security key". Usually, when you start training, you need to insert a key that using a long cord is attached at one end to your clothing, the remote.
If you slip and fall, the cord to pull the key from the console that will stop the treadmill. The key - and even protection of children, who, not knowing the secret, can not run on their own trainer.

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Pure Ice Femme Fatale and Crushed

If you guys follow me on Instagram, then you may remember when I posted about finding that huge Pure Ice display at Walmart. That day I bought 4 of their new velour polishes. The velour polishes are essentially matte/suede polishes. Here are two of them!

This was my finished look using Femme Fatale (forest green) and Crushed (gold).

I started with two coats of Crushed. This is how it dries without topcoat.

Then I added topcoat so I could show you how it looks shiny also!

Once the gold was dry, I added striping tape in a chevron pattern and painted Femme Fatale over it. I quickly removed the tape after painting on the green to create this look! (this is without topcoat)

These velour polishes went on very nicely with no dragging!

CONTEST ALERT!!! What Does Makeup Mean To You?

I am a woman and I love my makeup... I love the confidence it gives me... I love the way it helps me enhance what I love about me and I love the way it hides what I do not like about me... I love the way it makes me feel like an artist when I "paint" my face... I love the way it makes me look "naturally" beautiful... I love the way it ensures I get second glances... And I love the way it colors my life and makes me passionate about beauty...


It is not about self obsession and it is not about not being happy with being myself...

What Does Makeup Mean To You?

CONTEST: The most innovative and revealing and "poetic" answer will get a little surprise from me :)

RULES:
1. Follow me on isimplylovemakeup and isimplylovetodressup via GFC
2. Like my FB pages at https://www.facebook.com/ISimplyLoveToDressup
                                    https://www.facebook.com/isimplylovemakeup.blog
3. Follow me on Twitter. Handle: @ISmplyLveMakeup
4. Follow me on Instagram. Handle: @isimplylovemakeup

Kindly post your replies as comments in the comments section :)

Contest Ends 15th December 2012

♥ Instagram Weekends...

I am so hooked Instagram that wherever I go I keep looking to click pics, modify them and post them! Why? I don't know but I am addicted ;)

So here's how my weekend went... All through Instagram :)

The Food...

Dinner Friday Night...

Break From Shopping?

Forbidden Love Affair...

Sunday Night Starters... Try My Hand At Grilled Sausages and Tomatoes... Recipe courtesy the pati ;)

The Surroundings...

Beautiful Lamps and Lighting At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf...

Backdrop of a Malyali Wedding I Attended on Sunday...

The Shopping...

I am such a MANGO Girl At heart... ♥♥♥

Trying out the new bath and skin range at Westside...

Snakeskin Ballerinas anyone?

Yay! I got myself something BAROQUE!

Attempting to satiate my obsession for Hair Accessories!

The clothes...

I loved this sweater at Allen Solly!

I am so in LOVE with Jacquard! ♥

My outfit on Sunday...

New Post Up at http://isimplylovetodressup.blogspot.com on my new found love for Jacquard and my outfit...