My Take Time : Sephora Hydrating Powder Blush in Raspberry Sheen

hey beauties !!! During my Hari Raya outing with my hubby (see pics here), I gave a short visit to Sephora KLCC :) I didn't plan to get anything but while having a look at the Sephora Color Wall , I immediately fell for this Sephora blush in Raspberry Sheen
So, here I am to talk about it with you lovelies :)

PACKAGING and AVAILABILITY

• Well the packaging is nothing so exciting, except for the Sephora logo engraved on it.
• Its retails for rm 49 at SEPHORA.

MY VERDICT 

• Its a beautiful dusty rose shade with silver micro shimmers.
• Its not over the top shimmery but it gives a nice sheen and glow to your cheeks.
• It has a smooth and blend-able texture.
• The shade is perfect day time blush. However you can always build it up by layering for a glam night out.
• Its well pigmented.
• It has a long lasting finish. I have tested for 5hours out of which few hours was in sun and the glow from the blush was still there on my cheeks at the end of the day.
• The only thing I complain is that Sephora don't have lot many shades to choose from. I saw just four shades at Sephora KLCC :(

Well its a HIT HIT HIT for me :) And I am surely gonna try the rest of the shades.

Swatch It : Revlon Lipstick in BALI BROWN

hey beauties...

I am totally a Lipstick person. I love to wear lipsticks both nude shades and bright bold shades. I am constantly n hunt for lipsticks.
Recently while digging through my lipstick stash, I came across my Revlon Lipstick in BALI BROWN. This was there with me from quite a long time but was neglected :( Poor thing !!!

Now that I have found it, I am using it religiously. Its CREAMY, PIGMENTED and AFFORDABLE.

Here it is !!!

This lip color will probably suit any skin tone. Do look out for it ladies. 

So what's your current fav shade of lip color !!!

Lets Prepare : Gajar ka Halwa / Carrot Halwa

Gajar ka Halwa is a well known dessert in India. Be it any occassion or festival or just family time, Gajar ka Halwa is very famous. Its made out of gajar/carrot and milk. Its a yummy sweet and easy to make.

This recipe is for 10 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1kg Carrots
• 1litre Milk
• 5 tablespoon butter
• Sugar to taste
• Cashew nuts
• Cardamom

METHOD

• Grate the carrots.
• Boil the milk.
• Roast the cashew and keep aside.
• Now take a pan and melt the butter on medium heat.
• Add the shredded carrots to it and fry for 10 minutes. Stir in between.
• Carrots should be tender and change colour to brownish.
• Now add milk to it. 
• Do not add all the milk at a time. Rather keep adding little in between cooking the carrot .When the carrot is soft and cooked, stop adding the milk.
• Add sugar, cardamom and cashew and stir fry till the milk is absorbed and halwa is kind of semi liquid.
• Now switch off the flame and leave it for 30minutes. This will help the halwa to sit well.
• Now serve it warm / cool as you like.

Hope you guys found this post helpful. Do serve it to your guests and gather some compliments :)

FOTD : Casual Day Makeup Look

hey beauties. Holidays are over and its back to work time !!!
In Malaysia Hari raya Aidilfitri / Eid is generally observed by many of our Muslim brothers and sisters. So there's usually a 4-5days holidays. Its festive every where and one can feel it in the air. Last year Eid, my hubby and I went to Langkawi Islands. See pics here . But this year we decided to kind of stay here in KL and chill around.
On Saturday, I went out with my hubby for shopping. Bought few stuffs from Elianto, Sephora and Watsons.
On Sunday, we went out with our friend for a fun evening.
Both the days I was wearing same makeup. This look is a gorgeous easy smokey eyes which you can wear at anytime. I can totally flaunt this look every single day and I did it for two days :)

• Prime your eyes.
• Take a COPPER eyeshadow and apply it all over the lid.Drag it towards the inner corner of the inner eye lid.
• Now take a crease brush and take some PURPLE shade and apply it on the crease and blend it upwards.
• Next take a PLUM shade and apply it on the outer V and blend it well with the PURPLE.
• Line the lower lash line with the PLUM shade.
• Line the upper lash line and water line with a BLACK liner.
• Apply coats of mascara and your eyes are done.

FOR CHEEKS

• Go for a DIRTY ROSE blush. I am using theBalm blush in CABANA BOY. Reviewed here

FOR LIPS

• Apply a BERRY shade. I am using Maybelline Colorsensational lipstick in HOOKED ON PINK. Reviewed here

Here are few pics from out Eid outing !!!

I hope you lovelies loved this look. So what is that one look that you can flaunt every single day ???? Do share with me !!!

FOTD : Festive Look 2 Bold Eyes with Nude Lips

hey beauties !!! My blog is in total festive mood like me. Yesterday I posted a Festive Look with Coppery Eyes and Bold Red lips. You can see it here 

Today's look is bold Golden eyes with Nude lips. This look can be wore for any parties and celebrations. It will go well with any color of outfit you wear !!!

FOR EYES

• Prime your eyes well.
• Take a MATTE BROWN shade and define your crease. Blend it well.
• Now take a GOLDEN shade and apply it all over the lid. Drag it to the inner half of the lower lash line.
• Take an ORANGE shade and pat it on the middle of the eye lids. This will give a nice glow to your eyes.
• Take a crease brush and grab some DARK PURPLE/BLACK (I prefer PURPLE more) and apply it on the outer V and blend it well along the crease. Blend it well to give a smokey effect.
• Now take a BURGUNDY shade and apply it on the crease just touching the brow bone.
• Blend it well.
• Highlight the brow bone.
• Line the lower lash line with a GREEN eyeshadow (you can skip this step if its too much).
• Now line the water line and upper lash line with a BLACK liner.
• Apply mascara and your FESTIVE eyes are done.

FOR CHEEKS

Apply a highlight and a PEACH blush. I am using theBalm MARY LOU MANIZER as highlight. See Review here

theBalm FRAT BOY as blush. See Review here 

FOR LIPS

Keep it NUDE. I am using Silkygirl Moisture Max Lipstick in HONEY TEA

Hope you guys love this look.

Wish you all a very happy Hari Raya / Eid - ul - Fitr !!! May your lives be blessed with happiness and prosperity !!!

FOTD : Festive Look 1 Coppery Eyes Red Lips

hey beauties !!! Eid / Hari raya is around the corner. Fun, Food and Fabulous looks are what makes a festive season comes alive.Right ???

So today I want to do a simple yet glamorous look for you lovelies. Its so easy that you would transform yourself in no time :)

FOR EYES

• Prime your eyes
• Apply a Neutral Skin color shade/ Beige/Shimmery Nude shade all over the lid.
• Now take some COPPER shade on a crease brush and apply it on the crease.
• Blend it upwards.
• Line the lower lash line and upper lash line with black liner.
• Highlight the browbone and inner corner of the eyes.
• Apply mascara and your eyes are done. Pretty Simple !!!

FOR LIPS

A bold lips transforms your look instantly. It makes you look glam and festive. As our eyes are simple, apply a RED shade on your lips. I am using Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick in " Are You Red-dy "

Read my review on Maybelline Colorsensational Lipsticks here 

Flaunt this look and glamorise yourself coz you totally worth it !!!

FOTD : 15th August Independence Day Look inspired by Indian National Flag

hey beauties...
Today is 15th August, India's Independence Day !!! I am far from my India but still can feel the joy in my heart.
On this auspicious day, I thought of doing a Makeup Look Inspired by the Indian Flag !!!

The Indian Flag is a symbol of Pride, Honor and Love to all Indians. Indian flag is referred as "Tiranga" which means Tri-Colour.

The Saffron : symbolizes COURAGE and SACRIFICE.
The White : symbolizes PEACE and PURITY
The Green : symbolizes PROSPERITY
The Chakra (Wheel) : symbolises KARMA

I decided to do this look as I respect my country and this is my way to show my love to my mother land on this great day.

FOR EYES

• Prime your eyes.
• Apply a SAFFRON/ORANGE shadow on the inner part of the eyes. Blend it till the inner part of lower lash line.
• Take a WHITE shadow and pat it on the centre of the eye lid.
• Now take a GREEN shadow and apply it on the outer part. Blend it along the crease.
• Apply the GREEN on the rest of the lower lash line.
• Apply a White liner on the water line.
• Line the upper lash line with a NAVY BLUE liner.
• Complete this look with some mascara.

FOR LIPS

• Apply a BERRY lipstick to your moisturised lips. I am using Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick in PARTY PINK

A very HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY to all..... JAI HIND !!!

FOTD : Bronze Goddess. Bronze Eyes and Bright Orange Lips

hey beauties...

Who doesnot love lovely Bright lips !!! There are days when I kind of neglect my eyes and adore my Lips. This is that kind of a makeup.
Easy Bronze eyes with Bright lips. This look can never go wrong. Be it any season, any time, any occasion, you can always rock this look....

FOR EYES

• Prime your eyes.
• Take a MATTE BROWN and deepen up the crease.
• Now take a BRONZE shade and apply it all over the lead.
• Take a crease brush and some BLACK shade. Apply it on the outer V and blend it along the crease. This will smoke out the look.
• Line your lower lash line with some BRONZE eye pencil. I am using 
• Now line the upper lash line and water line with a BLACK liner.
• Apply mascara and your eyes are done.

FOR LIPS

• Moisturise your lips.
• Apply a BRIGHT ORANGE lipstick. I am using Revlon Lipstick in KISS ME CORAL.

This is a perfect look for day as well as night out. Its fun its flirty and so colourful.

Hope you like it !!!