~ My Fav Lipsticks ~

For a change i moved to lipsticks more instead of lipgloss this summer and i must confess i have been loving every bit of it.

I don't follow any rules, i often do what i love!! So no wonder while others find gloss perfect for summer i feel lipstick is what i want!! Well i do have many lipsticks stocked some not even swatched but i know what i am in love with lately....

If you haven't read my posts on lipsticks lately, this is a quick recap of them and if you did, then its time you swatch one of these this time and go for one atleast. I bet you would instantly fall in love just like me!!!

My First Fav ~

Lakme Lip Love Lipstick ~ Aphrodite Blush

What i Love ~

• The color has hint of coral(atleast it shows when swatched on my lips) which is so perfect for the Summer.
• Formula is creamy and hydrating with luminous finish.
• The packaging, am a sucker for lovely pretty things!!!

Second one ~

L'Oreal Color Riche ~ Pourpre Milla

What i Love ~

• The color, its a gorgeous pink shade with undertones of burgundy
• The color is pretty rich and intense which i totally love!
• Formula is very creamy, glides smoothly and makes lips look luscious

Third One ~

L'Oreal Color Riche ~ Mulberry

 What i Love ~

• The color is rich and intense
• The color has undertones of pink, which i am a sucker for!
• Formula is soft, creamy, hydrating with a stunning finish.

Last  One ~

L'Oreal Color Riche ~ Star Secrets ~ Eva Pink Romance

 What i Love ~

• Its creamy, soft and leaves lips luscious and hydrating
• The color is pale pink, so pale it almost looks like the very natural color of the lips, perfect for office wear.

So which lipsticks are you loving lately????
Suggest me a gorgeous shade which i can try *.*


XoXo
Sangy

Weekend Mani ~ Graphic Nails

I wanted something different on my nails this weekend. Purely because am bored and i wanted something challenging(not that this mani is any challenge to do, oh god i miss nail art challenges!!!) and also i needed to start using my nail art pens. Oh by the way i promise to show you what i got recently!

And most importantly i wanted to use white!! Now is that only me whose so crazy about white lately or is it just in the air????

Anyways here's the pics of my mani ~

Products Used ~

Base Coat ~ Konad and L.A.Colors

Base color ~ Lakme Color Crush 08 (white)

Red and Black Nail Art Pens ~ Avlon and Bonjour

Top Coat ~ L.A.Colors and Avon UV Gloss Guard

Technique ~ Free Hand

I must admit, i was pretty lazy to just get up and get finished with taking pics. I was seriously dumb to wait till 6.00 PM (i know i know you are nodding heads right now). Rest i love my nails right now *.* 

Thanks for stopping by, till next time.......

XoXo

Sangy

NOTD ~ Flowers and Bees

I guess my brain is overworking these days and i assumed the Summer Challenge begins today which infact starts on July 1st. Thanks to Puja who reminded, well then i thought why waste this... so sharing with you all. Which means I need to come up with some other idea for the Challenge and thats okay by me.

So here's pics ~

Products Used ~ 

Base Coat ~ L.A.Colors and Konad

Base Color ~ Lakme Color Crush 08 (white)

Top Color ~ Envy 032 Frizzing Blue

Technique Used ~ Saran Wrap

Flowers and Stems ~ VOV, Avlon and Bonjour Nail Art Pens

Glitter Coat ~ Beyu 387

Bees ~ Lakme Color Crush 05 (yellow), Bonjour Nail Art Pen(Black), Avlon Nail Art Pen(White)

Top Coat ~ L.A.Colors and Avon UV Gloss Guard

Except for the Bees am quite happy with the Mani. Somehow Bonjour black pen went bonkers when doing on the nails.

So what do you think of my Bees mani???

Thanks for stopping by, till next time......

XoXo

Sangy

Lakme Lip Love Lipstick ~ Aphrodite Blush ~ Swatches and Review!!

Sometimes you come across lipsticks which change the whole opinion about a brand altogether. Once upon a time i was a big fan of Lakme, seeing my aunts raving about it, thats all i wanted to try then. Then came Maybelline, L'Oreal and Revlon, and i jumped to these awesome ones. And recently when i came across Aphrodite Blush from Lakme Lip Love Lipstick collection i was in awe..

I must say i was super impressed with this color. Its nothing like i used or had before. And suddenly Lakme again is one of my fav brands now. Too early to judge that too with single lipstick swatch?? Well i am like that!!

Here's the swatches of Aphrodite Blush ~

Two swipes ~

True Color in Natural Light ~

Lipstick ~ Lakme Lip Love Lipstick in Aphrodite Blush*, Lip Liner ~ Jordana's Cherrywood

About ~ Introducing the new Lakme Lip Love, an exclusive lip color developed by experts in Italy. An indulgent creamy color that is proven to smoothen softens, protect and hydrate your lips. This lipstick is enriched with SPF 16 that provides maximum protection against the sun. The collagen makes your lips look luscious and leaves a creamy luminous finish. The ceramide provides constant hydration to the lips to ward off dryness. 

Shades ~

Available ~ Jabong, Medplus, HealthKart, UrbanTouch, 365Gorgeous

Price ~ 550 INR (some sites have discount currently)

What's Good~

Color ~ Awesome

Look n Feel ~ Creamy, glides smoothly, hydrating with luminous finish, lips look luscious and certainly kissable *blush* *blush*
Pigmentation ~ Pretty good

SPF  ~ 16

Packaging ~ Reminds me of 'LOVE' in the air *.*

What's not so Good ~

Colors in the Collection ~ Mostly Neutrals, Nudes and Softer/Sober colors. Some find it a bit boring when compared to collections launched by other Brands

Price ~ Overpriced according to some
Lasting time ~ Average and needs a re-application after 4 hrs(after food) and more

As for me am so very happy with Aphrodite blush that i don't mind getting another shade from this collection and if i do its definitely Strawberries and Cream, its such a pretty mauvish color and besides i have never enough lipstick shades to wear *.* 'wink' 'wink'

So have you tried any of the shades from Lakme Lip Love Lipstick collection??? Which color which you suggest for me???

Thanks for stopping by, till next time......

P.s~ This lipstick was part of the gift hamper i was sent recently. And my opinion is 100% honest as always and i was not paid for writing this review in anyway ....

And did you enter the linkup party? Do now *.*
Lipgloss Linkup Party ~ Pink Wednesdays # 1

XoXo

Sangy

My April Faves..

With April over, i have this huge list to share with you. My April Faves ...

I know am late for this post but i wanted to share anyways *.*

Being in Lagos i had a great access to L.A.Colors and L'Oreal Nail colors which i hardly see here. Nevertheless i have been crazy shopping alot lately. Mostly for my Nail Polish stash and some couple of makeup items. Out of them i have been in love with some alot than i can say in words.

These are my faves for April 2012 ~

Jordana Brow Powder Duo in Black - Very compact and handy, its my first brow powder kit and i must say i am in love. No more pencils and smudging which often take sometimes mins, this kit is super handy and all i need is secs to finish setting my brows.

Jordana Lipstick in Toastie Taupe 172 - Inexpensive,nice color and a good add on to lipsticks and colors if you are into having more options. Its not exactly Taupe but more of brown and coral mix.

Lakme Lipstick in Aphrodite Blush * - Its the first lipstick in my stash with undertone of Coral. And am seriously loving it. Its very much in color of a natural blush but on my lips shows quite a bit of coralness

See both look alike mostly except the toastie taupe is sheer and less cream than Aphrodite Blush..

Lakme Absolute White Intense Concealer Stick SPF 20 * - Again its a first concealer stick i own, i never needed one before, but now with couple of acne spots showing this came very handy. More a matty, it rather covers the light spots i have very well

Revlon Nail Enamel in Ooh La La Lilac 324 - A gorgeous nail color from Revlon, its looks pretty white with undertones of Lilac. When swatched it shows its true color and the lilac beauty surfaces.

Maybelline NY Clearglow Bright Benefit Cream - Perfect for my daily wear, its covers the uneven skin tone quite well and give a natural glow finish. One can hardly make out i used BB cream.

NYX Girls Gloss in 03 Pink - Pretty Barbie Pink, the gloss stays quite longer and doesnt bleed. By the looks of it, it seems its a bright neon pink, while the swatches reveal its pale pink beauty.

Avon Glimmersticks Eye Liners in Emerald Glow, Smokey Diamond, Black Ice, Twilight Sparkle - These glimmersticks are so good to add that touch of subtle sexiness to eyes. I cant get enough of these, Black Ice is in my daily wear stash *.*

Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Rose Lipstick in Amelia Rose - A girly pink, its leaves the lips soft and stays on quite well. Need re-application if want all day long. Definitely not glossy, its perfect for daily wear or say even office wear.

Avon Extra Lasting Kajal * - Its a lovely kajal that takes minnimum effort and shows good results.  Staying power is quite good which am impressed with it alot, it hardly smudges or transfers.

What are your April Favs??

Till next time.....

XoXo

Sangy

Black and White Challenge Day 9 ~ Water Marble

I am actually running around to get things done and so this post is gonna be pretty short, just say pics and some talking *.*
I know you wouldn't hate me for this ....

Products Used -

Base Coat - Konad

Base Color - Lakme Color Crush 08

Other colors - L.A.Girl Disco Brites Vinyl Record, Lakme Color Crush 18, L'Oreal Paris Luminescence 314

Glitter Coat - L.A.Colors Star Light

Top Coat - Konad and Avon Nail Experts UV Gloss Guard

I haven't tried my hand at marbling before, so making patterns and creating a style was definitely out  of question today. But it seems pretty fun and i am sure i would seriously try this one fulfledge soon.

But meanwhile i tried creating a splash effect but with water marble. This pretty much reminded me of the pretty cotton scarves we get this Summer season in India, and also the unforgettable, festival of colors 'Holi'.

Hope everyone had a lovely day, mine was pretty hectic ..

Thanks for watching, till next time.....


XoXo
Sangy

Black and White with Glitters ~ Day 7

I have this party to attend this evening and am here writing a blog post. Well i knew about this party early but then summer means laziness and i couldn't pull myself up to do this post earlier and schedule it.

Anyways here's the pics -

Products Used -

Base Coat - Konad

Base Color - Lakme Color Crush 08 ~ White

Stamping Color - L.A.Girl ~ Black and Black Gold Glitter polish ~ China made

Stamping Plate - m79 over m85

Glitter Coat - Revlon Slipper 410

Top Coat - Konad

When i stamped m85 over white, i rather felt its too bland and just not exciting for the challenge. So i used this gorgeous Black and Gold Glitter polish and made some dots using m79 plate. Then i gave two generous coats of glitter from Revlon Slipper 410 and finished it off with Konad Top coat.

I must say i 'loved' it so much that i didn't wanted to change the mani but then i wanted something matching to my dress that am wearing this evening. So off with this gorgeous mani and in with something bright n party like.... pics coming soon on same *.*

Am going and getting ready for the party and you take a while and let me know if you like this one...

Thanks for watching, till next time......

XoXo

Sangy

Candy Blue ~ Silver Tipped Glitter Mani

~ Beware : Pic Heavy Post ~

I am seriously in love with these pretty colors from Lakme Color Crush. Recent purchase from this range is 03, kinda weird that they preferred to go with number codes than catchy names(i love them) nevertheless they have some amazing shades this season. Hope they keep doing this often and satisfy craziness of someone like me *.*

Well its offically summer here in Hyderabad too and the very proof is Mangoes are being sold @90 INR per KG for starters. OMG!! When are we going to hog on those juicy ones with such a kinda price!! Well news is Mangoes this season are going to be very expensive... so if you have someone at village who can get it direct from the farm or the farmer, then do it.. am on that job right now *.*

Rest all is pretty good with me, been busy this long weekend ~ sleeping, eating and catching up with Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle, new bollywood and tollywood movies, and re-runs of KUWK. Speaking of KUWK, i like Kim and Chloe more... whose your fav???

And the weekend's Mani was more summery this time with Candy Blue nailcolor but more apt for the party/weekend look. Here's Swatches ~

This pretty blue is very sheer with subtle hint of silver shimmer. Very lovely when opaque, which needs atleast 3 coats to go. Other than its sheerness i love this color even plain though i would love to play with it and go more glittery and silver tipped for party/weekend look.

This is 4th color from the Color Crush collection i own, and i must say i am pretty happy with all of them!!

I used some scotch tape strips to create pattern.

This is the Final Look!! *.*

What's that color for stripes?? EN-VY's Simply Smashing 017

And i tipped the nails with EN-VY's Moon Fale, which is a silver color...

Then i used L.A.Colors Color Craze ~ Star Light as glitter coat for thumb and ring finger...

What i Used ~

Base Coat - Avon Nail Experts Smooth Beginnings

Primary Color - Lakme Color Crush 03

Color for Stripes - EN-VY's Simply Smashing 017

Color for tips - EN-VY's Moon Fale 014

Glitter Coat - L.A.Colors Color Craze Star Light

Top Coat - Avon Nail Experts UV Gloss Guard 

Hope you liked!!

Thanks for watching ....

Till next time.....

XoXo

Sangy