EOTD (Sleek Paraguay Palette)

So today i finally used my new brush set for the first time.I really like the brushes.They pick up product well and i am impressed with the angled liner brush most of all , as it gives a lot of control in liner application.This is just an experimental EOTD on my sister.Didn't turn out exactly as i wanted it to but not too bad ;)

Products used:
Sleek Paraguay palette
skinfood's sun aloe bb cream
Karaja eye shadow primer
Becute eyeliner (pencil) black
Oriflame Mascara (black)
Black eye shadow(etude) for the cat eyeliner.
Tight lined by becute gel liner.
Till next time :)

My New 24 Pcs Brush set

As you all know,getting a good quality brush set in Karachi (at a reasonable price) is not so easy.There are many blogs around sponsering foreign brands but as good in quality as say.....Sigma brushes (for e.g) are, they are not affordable to many Pakistani girls.There are many reasons for that,
The shipping costs to Pakistan are very high,with the currency exchange rate what it is, not many can afford a 12 pcs brush set (which may cost any where from 70 -90$) and that too not counting the shipping.
Credit cards are still a novel concept in Pakistan & not many people outside the city centers use them.So that becomes yet another hurdle in ordering something online
There are local brands like Luscious (for e.g) with 12 pcs brush sets , they do deliver online and available in stores (at least in Karachi). I think it cost Rs 1950 (Now for those who find the price affordable) they should look no further.I cant personally vouch for the quality of these brushes(as i haven't used them) But many Pakistani bloggers have and the reviews that i have read are generally positive.
But i wonder if the Luscious brushes are manufactured in Pakistan or are (made in china).If they are locally made, than i understand the price tag they have , but if they are bulk ordered with a "company logo" stamped on than the price is too high & should be lowered so that all the girls can easily buy them.Brands like Christine and Rivaj also have brush sets that one can find easily in the market but i am not 100% sure of the price range.
I found this 24 pcs brush set at Tariq centre , Tariq road for Rs 1000.It has a very good collection of eye brushes.No stippling or foundation brush though. But as i am rather fond of using my fingers for foundation, i don't mind(if you do want these brushes in your collection than you either have to buy separately or go for something different). These don not have a brand.It says Bobby Brown on the handles (Lolz) .

Face Brushes:

As you can see, the larger brushes come with brush guards, they all have wooden handles and i haven't encountered any shedding yet.
Eye Brushes:

So..... My thoughts:I like them.Lets be honest, they are not Mac or Sigma, but than if you can afford to buy all your brushes from high end brands (the quality of these brushes becomes a moot point) Lolz ;)
If you are a beginner, or have been looking for affordable local brushes than you should buy these.They will last you as long as something that cost a 1000 Pkr is supposed to last :)
My Recommendation:    Yes i do recommend this product .
Hope this post was helpful to you in some way. Feel free to comment and let me know of your thoughts and ideas. What do you look for in a brush set.Which one's are you using?
Till next time.......

DIY "Bent eyeliner brush"

Since i have found the bent eyeliner brush, applying eyeliner has become very easy for me.I am one of those people who have a  shaky hand and its very difficult for me to get a precise application with a straight liner brush (don't even get me started on the wands that come with liquid eyeliners).
So recently i saw this video on youtube by Kandee Johnson (who is a youtube guru) where she teaches you to make your own bent liner brush by using a cheap brush from the paint store.I was really intrigued by the whole thing and as you all know (i am total sucker when it comes to a bargain).I went to my local bookstore and looked through all the brushes they had for painting ( i do some fabric painting so i have used zero point brushes before) and i thought that will work well for applying eyeliner.The brush cost me Rs 15.I used my dad's pliers:)
The original video by Kandee Johnson is below, so give it a watch if you are interested to know more.

These are the pictures of my attempt to make my own bent liner brush :) I must say i am happy with what i ended up with.I have used the brush and it works as well as a professional eyeliner brush.

I didnot come up with this idea so to really understand what you have to do,please watch the original video.I am in no way suggesting that you shouldnt buy professional brushes.I just wanted to share this info because i found it really interesting .For those of you who dont live in main cities where they can easily get their hands on a bent liner brush, this is some thing to look into :) Hope you enjoyed this post.
Till next time.....
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BECUTE GEL LINER IN BLACK 01

I got this product a week back.And i have used it a few times , i must say that i am impressed:) With the amount of money i paid for it , it definitely goes above and beyond my expectations.But like any product it has its pros and cons.

Pros: (what i like about it)

• Its in a glass jar , with a metal lid.Its so small and compact,totally cute:)

• Color is very pigmented.

• Matte finish.

• Lasts for a very long time(almost 5-6 hours)

• Creamy consistency.

• Glides on really well.

• Very affordable(I paid 150 Pkr)

• Easily available (i am assuming that fact as "Becute" is available all over Pakistan)

• No smell.

• Waterproof.

Cons:(How i wish there weren't any)

• My sister and i have hooded eyes.(i-e) when we look straight on, our upper lid actually touches the skin  under the brow bone.The first time my sister wore this to a wedding , it "slightly" transferred under the brow bone.

SOLUTION: After applying the eyeliner, wait for a min (to allow to dry completely), than carefully pat with a tissue.Thats all it takes.No more transfer issues:)

•  My second and BIGGEST issue with it was that it wont come off at the end of the day.I don't personally use an eye make up remover as i very rarely wear eyeliner or mascara(usually my cleanser /lotion does the trick).I was so bummed.(Here i thought i had the perfect gel liner & it wont come off!).

SOLUTION:I am sure that it will clear off with any eye makeup remover worth its salt(no doubt) but after trying a bunch of stuff (my eye looks like i am having an attack of severe conjunctivitis) i came to the conclusion that oil will remove it without any hassle(no rubbing or pulling necessary).Use any king of oil(which is safe  to use on eye lids).i used my coconut hair oil.Dab some over the gel liner,give it a min.Put some oil on a cotton bud and carefully wipe clean.

Do i like this product? YES (totally)
Repurchase? Yes
Do i recommend it? I do.Because it works for me.I have stated the pros & cons honestly above:)If you think you can live with the cons than go for it.
Till next time.......

Pakistani Weddings (Bangles)

This is the Part 2 of my continuing post about the glam and sparkle of a Pakistani wedding.And today is going to be all about bangles.The ones made of glass:) There are a lot of accessories available in the market to adorn your wrists these days but in my mind nothing comes close to the whimsy and elegance of glass bangles.
Weddings ,Eid and the rainy season are incomplete without the rainbow colors of these bangles.They are pretty much available all over Pakistan.Will go with any outfit you can think of and they are really really affordable:)
Prices: depend on how ornate a set you want made.The most that i have paid is 600-700 Rs. (which is ok , as i wont pay more than that for something so easily breakable anyway)
To avail all the newest and prettiest designs buy from the older shopping areas in Karachi (like tariq road, gulf , saddar).Buying from a shopping mall is counter productive where bangles are concerned as you'll not only pay more but also wont get the right kind of stuff.

Hope you liked this post. Do you like glass bangles? If yes, where do you buy yours? Please feel free to share in the comments below :)
Till next time.........

Small "Saeed Ghani" Haul

Yesterday i went to the Saeed Ghani outlet in Dolmen Mall.I was running out of some stuff and my mom needed mehandi (henna) powder for my brothers wedding :) This is what i got,

PRICES:
Khas Sandal Ubtan 100g   Rs. 70 /- 
Cucumber face wash       Rs. 100/-
Rose Face Freshener Spray Rs. 60 /- 
Sandal Powder    Rs. 75 /- 
Sandal Soap 75g  Rs. 115 /-
My mom bought two 100g Henna boxes (for hands) as well.

Khas Dulhan Mehndi 100g Rs. 50 /-
They have a very good collection of hair oils at Saeed Ghani (olive,coconut,mustard,almond etc).Normal sized bottle costs about Rs 175 /- .The person behind the counter was gracious enough to give me a sample of their latest hair oils to try.Its called "Tarchup oil".(Dont ask me to pronounce it).

It has 80% of sesame oil(til) and 20% cocos nucifera oil(coconut).
It is supposed to make your hair darker , stronger and dandruff free.
Al of the above items are easily available at Saeed Ghani outlets in Karachi.If you live in a place which does not have a Saeed Ghani outlet, You can also order online from their website @        http://saeedghani.pk/mainpage.html
Till next time...........

Brushes by Sedona Lace

Brushes are a part of every girls beauty arsenal.A good quality set of brushes makes all the difference in the world.Today i am going to talk to you about   Sedona Lace"Makeup brushes" (1) ,  in particular their "12 piece brush set". It is a set of 12 brushes along with the brush roll.It is available in different colors but i am totally in love with the pink one. Link -- Cosmetic brushes (2)

I am specially interested in the  duo fiber brush 813 & Tapered blending brush.It comes with four face brushes and eight eye brushes.Bristles made of natural or synthetic hair.I am totally in love with these brushes and they are on top of my wish list this year :)
Price : 49.95$ (on sale)
If you want to have a closer look , just follow this link :(3)  Makeup brush
Till next time.....

SKIN79 SKETCHED BEAUTIFUL EYES EYELINER:

I saw this liner a few weeks back and thought ....why not?:)Its by Skin79 (like the bb cream) I wish i could find there bb cream so easily somewhere !!
Okay... Now that i have got that out of my system ;) Lets talk about this liner.I would love to share with you some info from the box but as everything is in Korean(i an guessing), you'll just have to make do with pictures

:)
My thoughts:

• Love the packaging:)

• Good , intense black color.

• Not a matte finish,which is a problem for me(but easily remedied with some black eye shadow)

• Water proof(this is a guess on my part as i cant read the labels on the box,but i swatched it and held my hand under water,it stayed in its place)

• Watery consistency but dries quickly.

• Easy to handle.

• I hate the wand!Its hard and stiff.I couldn't draw a straight line with it even if my life depended on it(literally)

• My advise , use your own eyeliner brush.

• It has 6 ml of product.Which considering that i paid Rs 245 for it , is not bad.

• Stays on without primer for 4-5 hours.

• Washes away easily with simple soap and water.

• All in all,it was more of an impulse buy and i am not disappointed with it.

The above two pics are "with flash" which ironically has washed out the pictures ;)
Do i recommend it? Well yes.At least try it once.What have you got to lose? ;)
Repurchase? May be.
Till next time....