Blog Fest 2012 by piCture pOlish : Dorothy & Illusion , Review & Swatches

Hi girls , Today we are celeberating blog fest 2012 by piCture pOlish . Last year i was given a chance to swatch shade Tango ( post here ) . It was a fun filled activity. This year i was given a chance to swatch two of their new shades Dorothy and Illusion. 

Dorothy is a new addition to their mesh collection, Created for the land of Oz , and i believe it is the most unique and flattering shade so far inspired by the Dorothy. 

Picture Polish : Dorothy - mesh collection

I just love it so much. It reminds me of a newly wed bride or a beautiful decorated christmas tree. It is such an happy and festive shade. It is a cherry red color filled with lots of silver glitter particles . The glitter particles are so dense that i just need to apply two coats for full coverage. It feels a bit gritty when dried . but a top shine coat would help to make it smoother. Here i applied two coats of dorothy without any top coat, just to give you true picture. Isnt it beautiful itself ?

Picture Polish : Dorothy - mesh collection

Its drying time is a bit longer than my usual glitter shades. but i am happy with it because all good things take a bit longer to do !!

Picture Polish : Dorothy - mesh collection

Like all other glitter polishes , it is really hard to remove it too. You have to rub really hard or use the foil method to completely remove it . Otherwise it will create a big mess.

Picture Polish : Dorothy - mesh collection

can you see beautiful glitter particles in the above pictures ? they are really gorgeous.
You can buy this HERE for $9.50.

Picture Polish : Mirage , swatch

Mirage is a part of their Bloggers Collaborations and it was created with Sara Hassan of Sarahassan's blog . The moment i saw this nail color , my heart filled with great pride and love as Sara belongs to Pakistan and i adore her as my mentor in blogosphere..

Picture Polish : Mirage , swatch

Mirage is such a unique shade . its a duochrome shade which looks different in different lighting conditions. I have applied Picture Polish's Marine color as a base coat. as it is recommended to apply a darker color base coat first. It looks teal from certain angle which changes into steal and then plum in certain areas. You can experiment alot with this nail color by applying different base coats. It is very pretty and unique, you should trust me on this.

Picture Polish : Mirage , swatch

The consistency of Mirage is sheerer to other nail colors. That is why it is easily layered over another nail color. I love the way it looks on my nails under sun light.

Picture Polish : Mirage , swatch

Both nails colors lasts on my nails for good 3-4 days without any chip off, which is really impressive. However , i observed that the lasting time of Mirage is lesser than Dorothy.

You can buy Mirage from HERE for $11.50

Which one are you liking the most ? please leave your comments below and share your thoughts about this review.
Lots of Love,
Jeeya

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Review & Swatches : Fake Tan & Hot Lips by Picture Polish

Hi girls , today i spent whole day swatching nail colors as the Holy month of Ramzan is going to start from tomorrow and i will not be able to apply nail colors for whole month. Few days back i won Picture Polish facebook sharing competition and i was allowed to select 6 nail colors of my choice. Neon colors are the hottest trend this season .Picture Polish has added six neon colors to their new collection.I picked out two colors FAKE TAN and HOT LIPS ..

the colors are absolutely gorgeous and daring , lets see how they look on my nails. Hot Lips is as sexy as its name and tagline describes. Its a bright pink color which has a creme finish . The formula is a bit sheer than the rest of the Picture polish nail colors i have. I applied two coats here.

I am glad that it looks equally good on my tanned complexion , its a perfect nail polish that i would love to wear on beach or rainy season. It is as sensual as its tagline " pucker up french kiss "

You can buy this nail color from Picture Polish website here for $9.50 .

The second color is Fake tan .As its tagline describes " This one is meant to be orange " , yes it is an orange shade which leans towards yellow. which makes it a bright shade. This shade is really tricky and would suits fairer complexions better.

 It is sheerer than the hot lips that is why i applied three coats here to achieve this look:

You can buy Fake Tan here for $9.50 .

For more details please visit Picture Polish website here .

So , are you following the latest trend by sporting neon colors on your nails ? which one is your favorite ?

Signing off,

Jeeya

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New Giveaway winner .. Fancy steps..!!

hi girls , As the previous winner did not claim her prize . now its time to select another winner for this giveaway



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congrats SANIA AKBAR.. i have already mailed you ,kindly reply to my email within 48 hours to claim your prize..!!

with love,
Jeeya

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GIveaway : Beauty touch Necklace by Fancy Step !!

hi girls ,

I am back with a new giveaway contest. It is open to all my international fans and followers out there. You can win this beauty touch necklace sponsored by Fancy Step . Fancy step is a online store , they have a great collection of jewelry and shoes. you can visit their store HERE.
Just have a look at the prize first !!

It is so pretty and trendy. I wish i could enter my own giveaway contest .. lol .. Just enter the rafflecopter form given below , and you can win it !!
Rules are pretty much simpler this time .. !!

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• Ends on 4th July 2012

GOOD LUCK !!!

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Review : Pond's Clear Balance Oil Control Facial Foam

Hi girls , i know that i have been disappeared from my blog for so long . Actually i broke my camera first , and i needed to fix it . Then , my mid term exams started and i got so much busy. I am really sorry for this and i would now continue to post regularly.
The summer is finally here and honestly i really hate this season because i have oily skin. As long as the summer reached here , i started to look for all the products which can controls my shine and keeps me matte . 
Pond's ia a trusted brand when it comes to skin care. Last i tried their Pure white activated carbon face wash , i was really satisfied with that. But being a curious customer , this time i approached for pond's clear balance oil control facial foam , does it makes me happy too ? well , read more to find out ..

Product Information :

Pond's introduces its advanced Skin Mattifying Facial Foam, powered by unique Mineral Clay.
Unearthed in its pure form, mineral clay is known to be highly absorbant. New Pond's Oil Control effectively sponges up excess oil and removes dirt and make-up without over drying skin. Skin feels instantly clean, refreshed and balanced, with that long lasting matte looking finish you dream of!!

My thoughts :
I bought this facial foam because i wanted to try something new and something that can help me to stay matte for several hours. FIY, my skin gets very oily around T zone area in summers and a good facial foam helps me to stay shine free .
The packaging of this facial foam is very sleek and convenient to use. The flip open cap and sqeeze tube allows only desired amount to come and avoid wastage.

The texture of this facial foam is creamy and it also has some micro beads in it. which are not at all harsh on skin , but helps in daily exfoliation , specially on T zone area. It lathers easily and turns into creamy lather. The skin feels thoroughly clean and shine free , afterwards. I also feels that it is not over-drying like pond's pure white activated carbon facial foam. So if you have got combination or normal skin , you can also use this in summers.
It has a mild and refreshing scent. I am really satisfied with this product . I also noticed that it helps improving my skin texture and complexion. I bought this for 220 Pkr. The price may varies nationwide. Here is list of ingredients , if you are concerned :

Over all it is a great product for normal to oily or very oily skin type.
You may like this if ..

• it is affordable
• sleek packaging
• makes you oil and shine free
• does what it claims
• scent is refreshing

you may not like this if ..

• you have dry skin

Recommendation :
yes, highly recommended , if you have normal to oily or very oily skin.

Price & Availability :
Pond's clear balance oil control facial foam is available for Rs. 220 PKR nationwide.

Have you tried this product yet ? share your thoughts with me ? what is your favorite facial foam for summers ?

signing off,
Jeeya

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And the winner is ....

Hi girls .. Thank you all for participating in my recent giveaway contest and making it successful. Do not feel let down if you could not win , I have to select only ONE out of total 824 entries in total. I really wish if i could make everyone a winner but that is impossible . I hope you understand and keep showering your love and support on my blog.

Without further ado here is the winner ....

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NOTD: Christine nail polish

Hey girls , today i am wearing a christine nail polish on my nails. I have this nail colour in my stash for past few months and i am in love with it.

Its a duo chrome burnt purple and have red and bronze specks in it. It looks beautiful in day lights. The colour is very hard to capture with my silly camera . The picture below is taken in sun light , you can see how beautiful it looks. I have applied two coats here , without any top or base coat.

The shade number is doubtful as i have lost its label which had the shade number on it. But it was 96 or 94 number , this is what i could remember.

This particular shade is very classy and elegent. Its a mysterious kind of colour which looks different in certain lights.

Christine Cosmetics are very popular among Pakistani girls due to their affordable prices. I personally like their nail lacquers because they have a variety of colours and have a decent quality too.
Price & Availability :
Christine Nail colours are available nationwide for Rs. 60 - 80 (less than 1$ )

What are you wearing on your nails right now ? Do you own christine nail colours , what do you like about these ? Share your thoughts with me :)


yours ,
Jeeya

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EOTD : Neutral with a pop of colour !!

Hi dear, today i am going to share my most favourite eye make up look with you all. Its a neutral day time look with a pop of colour.

As i am associated with academic organization , that is why i cannot wear many colours on my eyes at work. But this look is my favourite . I can add any coloured eye liner to give a life to my regular neutral eye make up. you can use emarald green , turquoise , navy blue , bronze , purple , aqua , you have many options dear !!

You can also add more drama to this look by putting a heavy kohl in your eyes. But most of the time , i want it to be clean and simple. Add peach blush and lipstick with this look and you are ready to go !!

Products used :
In2it eyeshadow palette (read review here )
Lashem double trouble mascara (review coming soon )
Diana of london Eye liner pencil (read review here )
K-palette 24h real lasting eyeliner in super black (read review here )
Christine glitter eye pencil in Cn-12 , emarald green (mentioned here )

Do you have any favourite go-to eye make up look ? Please share your thoughts .. !!

love,
Jeeya

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Review & Swatches : 30 Color Lip Gloss Gel Palette

Hi girls , I guess some products are just meant to make your life easier. Palettes are on of these, whether they consists eye shadows or lip colours they make our lives even more easier. You will agree with me if you travels a lot or a lazy person like me. Lets take a look at 30 Color Lip Gloss Gel Palette sent to me by Born Pretty Store.

Born Pretty Store : 30 Colour Lip Palette

Product Description :
Length: 26cm Width: 16cm (with pacakge)
30 colors lip gel Brand new in retail package with a piece of mirror
Diameter of the small one: 2.8cm
Diameter of the big one: 3.8cm
Suitable for professional use and home use


Packaging : 
First of all , the packaging is very simple and sleek. It is very light weight , which is a plus point for me . You can always carry it around without any hassle. A large mirror is attached inside , so you do not need any other mirror. 

It does not contain any product applicator , but it does not bother me , because i prefer to apply products with my own sigma or luscious brushes.

What makes me happier that the pans are filled with product , here is a closer view of smaller pans and size comparison with a 2 Rs. coin :

My Thoughts :
As it is an inexpensive palette, i was not expecting much from it. But girls !! i was wrong. This lip palette is more than what it claims. If you are a MUA or a traveller , or a beauty junkie who wants to have every colour in their collection , this lip palette is a decent choice. Even i am not a lippie person , but this lip palette made me to do my lips more often. From transparent hues to beiges , from bubblegum pinks to pretty lilacs and from plums to berry reds , and from peaches to copper, this lip palette has all in it. It also contains black , white , blue shades which you would like to try on halloween or cosplays. You can also mix two or several shades to get your desired lipstick colour. Most of the colours are pigmented , creamy in texture and vibrant. They applies smoothly and does not bleeds. Surprisingly, they also stays put on my lips for a good 3 to 4 hours. The quality of these lipsticks are mediocre. But at least you get what you pay for. I wish if they could add a few more bright oranges or purples in this palette. Here are the swatches on my hand :
Swatches - First Row :

Swatches - Second Row :

Swatches - Third Row :

Swatches - Large Pans :

You may like this product if ...

• You are a MUA and need to have every possible colour in your stash
• You are a beginner and need to practice with affordable products
• You need an inexpensive lip palette
• Most of the colours are pigmented and rich.
• Colours are long lasting.

You might not like this product if ...

• You think some of the colours has a weird synthetic smell.
• You just want to stick to your branded lip palettes.

Overall, I would rate this product 3.8 out of 5


Price & Availability :
You can buy this lip palette from BORN PRETTY STORE , for  $8.54.


Discount Coupon Code :
the coupon code is JAW21, you can use this coupon to get 5% discount , and the code is valid before Dec.30th, 2012

 

What do you think of this review ? Have to tried any lip palette like this before ? Kindly leave your comments below !! Have a great day ahead !!!


Love,
Jeeya

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NOTD & Review : Golden Rose Nail Lacquer 110

Hi girls , Lets see my nails are painted with which nail lacquer today , Its a nail lacquer by Golden Rose Cosmetics in shade 110. I wish if they could name their polishes..

I wanted a perfect taupe brown nail colour to compliment my skin tone for ages and i am glad that i picked the right one . I love its packaging. Unlike other polishes , it comes in a triangular shape bottle which makes it stands out in your stash.

 It has a cream texture , which goes opaque in just two coats. I have not applied any top coat over it. Because i feel that it does not need any. I have worn it for 5 consecutive days and it slightly wears at the tips only. Amazing isn't it ?
Here are the swatches :

picture taken in room light

The colour itself is really beautiful, sophisticated and wearable . I guess i will be wearing it mostly in day time or during work hours. I will define this colour as a taupe brown shade which has more grey undertones.

picture taken outside in sunlight

Price & Availability:
I bought this nail lacquer from CHASE UP store , Karachi for Rs.150. (Approx. 2$)

Thats it for today , have you tried any Nail lacquer by Golden Rose Cosmetics ? Which one is your favourite colour ? feel free to comment below and share your thoughts .

Signing off,
Jeeya

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Review & Giveaway :14K Matte Gold CZ Sprinkled Heart Necklace by FantasyJewelrybox.com

Hi beauties , No matter how much jewelery pieces i own , i always have a soft corner for heart pendants in my heart. People at  fantasyjewelrybox.com were very kind to me and asked me to select a product up to 50$ , I would like to mention that it was a very difficult to select only one product as they have a variety of beautiful jewelery pieces from bangles to wedding rings and from necklaces to celebrity inspired collection.  I selected this extremely beautiful heart necklace for my self.

DESCRIPTION

Heart jewelry is classic and so sweet to accessorize with. We love how it looks when it has been given modern twists like our Miranda's 14K matte gold CZ sprinkled heart necklace. This pretty, 14K gold electroplated necklace has been give a sleek and slim design, the toggle accent is incredibly unique and unexpected. The detailing on this gold jewelry piece is very endearing. On the heart pendant, high quality cubic zirconia stones have been inlaid into it for a gentle sparkle that you will love showing off with every move that you make. Snag this heart necklace for yourself today so that you can start wearing it immediately. We wouldn't be surprised if it became your everyday necklace to wear. After all, not only does it look good, but gold jewelry goes with anything and everything. You will be able to pair it with so many items in your wardrobe.

My thoughts : 

I am pleased to own a heart pendant for myself. The finishing and making of this pendant is very fine. The Cubic Zirconia are of fine quality and sparkles when worn. The most interesting thing is its safety lock , which is in front and interlock with the heart itself. It gives it a unique look.

The chain perfectly fits round my neck 

It looks really beautiful when worn , and goes with every outfit. I am wearing it for one week now and so far did not noticed any discolouration or fading. I got so many compliments from my friends. Yayy , it makes me so proud and happy. 

Want to grab one for you ?

You can buy this heart necklace HERE for 43.95 dollars .FantasyJewelryBox.com is one of the leading online retailers of celebrity and designer inspired jewelry. Although celebrity inspired jewelry is our specialty, we are also a leading online retailer for replica celebrity rings, fake engagement rings and faux wedding sets. FantasyJewelrybox ships worldwide . 9.95$ Flat rate international shipping. Amazing isn't it ?

Giveaway : 

One of my lucky follower will get a 25$ gift voucher to spend on www.fantasyjewelrybox.com


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Review & Swatches: Lioele 3d Enamel Lip gloss in Tangerine Peach

Hi girls, the star of today's post is Liole enamel lip gloss in tangerine peach. What do you expect from a lip gloss ? I want my lip gloss to stay put for 3 to 4 hours at least on my lips , does it fulfils my expectations or not ? Read more to find out..

Packaging :

Yes , i am also a sucker for good packagings . And Liole 3d enamel lip gloss won my heart in the first sight. It has sleek and cute packaging. The tube itself is made of glass and has a black cap with 3d design on it. The shade name and other information is provided on the bottom side.

Applicator:

Unlike other lip glosses , its applicator is very sleek and really helps in precise application. It is really helpful in defining and filling your lips . I am really impressed by its applicator.

My thoughts :

So far i am really impressed by its appearance and applicator. It has a mild scent too but does not contain any kind of flavour. I love the fact that it makes my lips fuller and gives a 3d effect. The formula is non sticky. But i wish it could stay put on my lips a bit longer. I have to re apply it every hour , otherwise it vanishes so fast without eating or drinking. But if re applying does not bothers you , then you can go for it. The shade tangerine peach looks darker, almost orange in the tube but when applied , it transforms into a beautiful peach shade which compliments my skin tone really well.

Here is a swatch of this on my lips :

Over all , it is a good lip gloss for everyday use . Here are the pros and cons :

You may like this because..

• its non sticky
• shade compliments most of the skin tones
• it is moisturizing
• gives full lips 
• sleek packaging

You may not like this because..

• Price tag bothers you
• You want it to stay put longer on your lips
• you may find cheaper alternatives

Price & Availability :

You can buy this lip gloss for 15$ Here , it is available in 4 other shades too at liliesshop.net

What is your favourite lip gloss ? Have you tried any 3d lip gloss yet ? I am feeling too sleepy right now , its around 1:00 am here . Take care girls ..

Signing off,

Jeeya

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I won a giveaway contest !!

Hi girls , 

I am very glad to share that i have won a giveaway contest at Beauty Unleashed few days back. I won a jelly pong pong Venus..

 They are doing a great job by providing international makeup brands at competitive prices. . Kindly like their facebook page .

I will be doing a review post in nearby future .. please stay tuned girls !!

Signing off,

Jeeya

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NOTD : Stamping over Sweet Touch Nail Lacquer in Deep Turquoise

Hi girls ,I did this mani on valentine's day but had no time to write a blog post as i was extremely busy with my studies and final project work Finally i am done with it and now back to blogosphere .

I know it is an unusual mani , mostly girls wear pink or red nail colours on valentine's day . but colour blocking is a fever these days. That is why i decided to wear turquoise shade on my nails.
 . Sweet Touch cosmetics is a popular brand in Pakistan. I love this brand for their nail lacquers . These are affordable and have variety of colours in nail lacquers. I bought this particular shade a while ago . I love wearing bright colours in Spring . Do you too ?

I applied two coats here with a top coat here. It is a beautiful shimmer polish and contains beautiful teal and gold shimmer in it. It is available easily across Pakistan for Rs. 90 .

I stamped it using konad stamping plate and stamping kit sent by meliney.com

These are original konad plates and gives best results with stamping kit.

Please let me know if you like this nail art post and what is your favourite nail colour this spring season ?

Yours ,
Jeeya

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