Lipstick Review : Maybelline Watershine Icing Chocolate

Hello Beauties,

Today I’m going to review a lipstick from Maybelline called Chocolate Icing. I had got it few months ago and it happen to get my attention while I was browsing my stash.

Product Claims
Maybelline Watershine Lipstick – Chocolate Icing gives you brilliant color and splashy wet shine look. It has conditioners to keep your lips moisturized all day long. It glides smoothly and gives a glossy finish your lips.

Price 
I think I got it for 225 INR but heard prices are now up by 25 INR.

My Experience
I generally like Maybelline lipsticks. So, I bought Maybelline Watershine Lipstick – Chocolate Icing 96 to give it a try. This happened when I was on a hunt for a suitable brown shade. But it did not turned out what I expected it to be color wise. It is a shade from brown family but gives sheer coverage. It glides easily on the lips and gives a lustrous finish. Texture wise it is similar to a lip balm. I guess it acts like a colored lip balm with hint of shimmer. I like it for days when I can’t decide which color to go for. It feels very light on lips and keeps them soft. It imparts a brownish sheen to my lips and does not settle in fine lines. It gives nice color in just one swipe but doesn’t last too long. It stays for 2-3 hours without drinking or eating. You would have to apply lip color again for the color and sheen.

Since it is sheer and light in color it is suitable for office wear especially during festive occasion because of shimmers. I do not like the fragrance of this lipstick. For my nose it is a bit weird but some might like it :P

Swatches:

Pros
• Creamy texture
• Moisturizes well
• Not a bad fragrance
• Enriched with conditioners
• Not at all drying
Cons
• Might feel like too much on lip balm on lips.
• Low staying power

This is how it looks on me :)

Rating:
3/5

Final Verdict
Might not repurchase, though do not regret the buy. It is a good neutral shade for those days, with some bling ;)

Cheers,
Tara

Zumba Fitness Party

Hey Guyz,

Been such a long time but here I'm back with a little bang. I got to attend this Zumba Fitness party, thanks to Nidhi and IMBB team for arranging the fun competition and my stars to help me win it ;)
The instructor was Sucheta pal who is International Zumba Education Specialist. 
Check more about her here.

So I thought why not share it with you guys :) I also did a post on the part here. Check out for more details along with some nice fitness posts by her. They are really cool.

Untill then take care, have fun ;)

Cheers,
Tara

For Your Nails - Revlon Icy Violet Review

Hey-lo Beauties,

I am reviewing a nail enamel from Revlon called - Icy Violet.

Product Description:

For Classic Nail Enamels, the Silk-Silicone formula delivers a layer of silk protein which instantly evens out nail surface. Silicone shield rises to the surface to automatically smooth away bubbles, streaks and brush marks to deliver a Salon Perfect Finish.  Chip Resistant smooth finish and rich glorious colour.

Price:

5$, could be little less or more in INR.

Quantity:

14.7 ml / 5 FL OZ

Ingredients List:

Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tribenzoin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propyl Acetate, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Serica Silk Powder, Dimethicone, PPG-2 Dimethicone, Triacetin, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Alumina, Polyacrylate-4, Mica May Contain, Titanium Dioxide May Contain - CI 77891, Iron Oxides May Contain - CI 77491 - CI 77492 - CI 77499, Red 6 Lake May Contain - CI 15850, Red 7 Lake May Contain - CI 15850, Red 34 Lake May Contain - CI 15880, Yellow 5 Lake May Contain - CI 19140, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide May Contain - CI 77510, Ferric Ferrocyanide May Contain - CI 77510, Aluminum Powder May Contain - CI 77000, Bismuth Oxychloride May Contain - CI 77163, Carmine May Contain - CI 75470.

My Take on Revlon Icy Violet:

Icy Violet is a nice shade from purple family. It has micro glitters in blue color. I think they are really very fine and camera would not be able to capture their effect. Still I have tried to take pictures in different lights and location. Like day light, evening time, lamp light and tube light :D Let’s see how they all look. Enjoy NOTD’s pictures.

 This is a cool deep purple with blue iridescent shimmer that flashes in the light. :) After 5 days of application. It is still intact without any signs of chipping.

 Look from a distance :)

You would love it if you are looking a purple shade. The consistency is also pretty decent and it glides really smooth. 2 coats of it and you are good to go!

Pros:

§  Very smooth to glide and apply.

§  Highly pigmented.

§  No chipping before a week.

§  Not very shiny.

§  Very good coverage with two coats

§  Good lasting power 

§  Easy to remove with acetone/remover.

Cons:

§  Might require a top coat for very high shine.

Will I Repurchase Revlon Icy Violet:

May be, I will try the shades that I don’t have.

A Mini Ethnic Haul

Hey Guys,

This ethnic haul was done some time ago and forgot to share with you all. It was an event that happened in CP New Delhi called Puraani Delhi ka khaana…..yum!! I must say the event was very nicely organized even after being a no-fee-for-entry one. The cleanliness was properly considered which I liked the most. There were live performances too. So let me jump now directly to the stuff I got from there.

Here’s the first one:  Black Golden Potli Clutch

I was eyeing a potli sort of clutch that can go with my heavy sarees esp in golden tone. And when I saw this I knew I got to buy it!

  

  

The most awesome stuff we had was jalebis….all with a sweet tooth would understand the power of those sweet-juice-filled-round-pipes. They were out of the world, damn crispy and sweet.

Next is bangles in pretty blue.

 

Last thing I picked up was a casual bangle bracelet. Something in it attracted me so much so that after leaving it once I came back to grab it. May be the smoothness, or the shine, or the design….or maybe everything.  ;)

All in all a fundoo Saturday evening with whole family at the good old CP. It happens to be one of my favorites places in the capital. Hope u guys liked what I pick.

Which is your favorite place in the city?

Cheers,

Tara

All about Birthday & Cakes

Hello Friends,

Sorry for the long gap. But got on to a spree of so many things. But i'm back now. And guess what; with a birthday bang!! Yes, its my birthday month and all I can see everywhere is smiles, laughter, cakes, parties and happiness all around :) What else one wants...isn't it?

So how do you like to celebrate your birthday? I had blast at Hilton with a awesome dinner buffet, out-of-the-world strawberry ice-cream and an absolutely mind-blowing cake.....slurppppp :D

Check out some tips for about / for all the leos in your life :) here 

Enjoy the piccys...and take care <3

The Cake

...with goodness of almonds

& dollop of fruit freshness!!!

Out of the world strawberry ice-cream!!!

Cheers,
Tara

LA Colors - Magnetic Force Review

Hey-lo Beauties,

I am reviewing a nail enamel from LA colors, color craze range – Magnetic Force.

Product Desciption:
LONG LASTING, CHIP RESISTENT, QUICK DRYING
Color Craze is an exciting new collection of vivid, bright colors for fingers and toes! Brilliant colors instantly add character to any style. No matter what your mood is – these playful, dazzling, flirty shades will surely brighten your day & nails. 72 shades to choose from!

Price:
1$, picked up from dollar tree :D 


Quantity:13 ml / .44 FL OZ

My Take on LA Color Magnetic Force:
It is a happy bright coral from orange family. Pretty tangy one I must say with gold glitter that shine in sun light. :D While taking pictures I realized its varied looks with different angles. At times it appeared happy bright pink baby while sometimes too much of orange was the dominant shade. Check it out.

                                                               Enjoy NOTD’s pictures.   

                                     Here it look pinkish-coral in day light / with flash.

It seems pretty close to neon orange esp when taken in shade / without flash. :)   

                               It has got a sturdy cap and the applicator is just fine.

You would love it if you are looking for tangy shade that gives a nice pop of color. Also since neon are so in this spring u might love to flaunt the dual effect (wink) shade. Only thing which I did not like that this time it chipped off too early as per my expectations! But overall pretty tangy coral :) Check it out!

Pros:
§  Smooth to glide and apply.
§  Highly pigmented.
§  Pretty coral shade with gold glitters.
§  Very good coverage with two coats
§  Decent price. 


Cons: 
§  I saw my first chip-off just 2 days later this time L
§  Not very easy to remove with acetone/remover. 


Will I Repurchase LA Colors Magnetic Force:
May be, I will try the shades that I don’t have.

Cheers,

Tara

Go Green & Preen ;)

Hey Guys,


How are you all doing this week? Was wondering how it would be like with a mid week off! Come to work for 2 days, go on a break with mid week off and come again for 2 days and then enjoy weekends....sounds too good to be true :D 


Okay back to reality. Here we are fighting off the Wednesday Greens...similar to Monday Blues. And what better way to ward of the mood-lowering evils than with our makeup and beauty sword :)


Enjoy the pictures :)

With the BB cover ;)

Mingling with nature's green

Lovely embroidery on my dress

Greens in my office too 8-)

Preen time for fingers ;)

Cheers,
Tara