Day to Night Look

Day to Night Look

Juggling work & play can be a tough thing, especially if you work a lot or you work long hours & can't afford to spend much time to get dolled up to go out with friends or to a birthday party. Changing between a day & night look doesn't have to be time consuming though if you plan ahead a little. Through a pictorial, I'm going to show you how to go from a day look to a night look in just 10 minutes (or under)!

So 1st I'm going to start off with my...

Day Look

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This is a business casual look. I am in love with blazers, so here I paired up a gray blazer with a black tank & denim. My hair is tied loosely behind, allowing a few short strands to frame my face & I'm wearing silver, pointed kitten heels. As for accessories, I have dark gray hoop earrings, a long black & gray bead necklace that I've knotted, my watch, & 10 bangles on. Nothing in this look is loud.

Here's a close up of the eye makeup that I'm wearing. I have MAC eyeshadow in Girlie all over my lid & on my lower lashline. I have MAC's Cranberry eyeshadow in the outer V & crease & I used Prestige eyeshadow in Angel as a highlight & on the tear duct.

On some skin tones & depending on the shade of the eyeshadow, pinks can be really vibrant, but the pinks that I chose are not too bold on my skin tone, especially after blending. Since my accessories & clothes weren't too colourful, I used colour on my eyes. Part of the reason I used colour is also because whenever people mention a day look or a work-friendly look, most people automatically go for the neutrals & browns. However, personally I think that coloured eyeshadow is acceptable in the workplace if you choose the right colours that go with your skin tone as long as the makeup isn't bright.

Here's a closer look at the products that I used for the day look:

I wore the same jewelry for both looks.

• Jeans from Dynamite
• Blank tank from Suzy Shier
• Gray Blazer from H&M
• Kitten Heels from ShoeMart (Dubai)

• Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Honey
• NYX blush in Dusty Rose
• MAC eyeshadow in Girlie
• MAC eyeshadow in Cranberry
• Prestige eyeshadow in Angel
• Nivea Caregloss
• Almay blendable eye pencil in black
  
• Almay One Coat Triple Effect Mascara in 02 Black

Now for my...

Night Look

As I mentioned above, I wore the same jewelry for both looks. To start off the transition, the only thing in my outfit that I changed was my blazer & shoes. I exchanged the kitten heel for a sexy, silver high heel & I chose a leopard print blazer. Even though the colours on the blazer are still neutral (white, gray, & black), the print makes a statement on its own. Also, I don't think a night out means showing skin. A well tailored blazer paired with your fave pair of jeans & some high heels can be just as sexy as a dress or skirt. The clothes have to make you feel sexy & you have to have the confidence to pull it off.

• Blazer from Forever 21 (Oh, how I love that store)
• Silver high heels from Wal-Mart - I got these before any other store had this design. I remember seeing it in all the shoe stores later & Le Chateau had them for $60 or something ridiculous, but I got em on sale from Wal-Mart for $10 :D woohoo!
  

Since this look doesn't require me to change my bottoms/jeans/pants, it makes it much easier to go through the day to night transition. I can just change my blazer & shoes in the car or in the washroom! On the other hand, if I had to change my jeans, I probably wouldn't change in the car (umm, do I need to explain why? hehe) & I wouldn't change in the washroom either because do I really want my jeans touching the floor in a public washroom? I don't think so!
I also let my hair down :)

For my night makeup, I just made everything darker. Once again, you can re-do your makeup in a public washroom.. you do not have to go back home to go from your day look to your night look. Just carry your blazer, heels, & a makeup pouch with you to help you through the transition. Here are the makeup products that I used:

• Marks & Spencer blush
  
• Rimmel Colour Rush Quad eyeshadow in 001 Smokey Noir (I used the black on the lid & lightest colour: silver to touch-up on my highlight)
• Sephora lipgloss in Rosy Glow
• Almay blendable eye pencil in black (on the waterline)
  
• Almay One Coat Triple Effect Mascara in 02 Black (re-applied a little mascara to make my lashes bold against the dark eyeshadow)
  

You can see the cheek colour is darker, but in this pic with the flash on, the eyeshadow looks like a dark gray. I didn't take off my pink eyeshadow from before. I just took the black eyeshadow & blended it inward from the outer corner.

You can kind of see the dark eyeshadow in the pics below. When I uploaded the pics, I realized that none of the pics showed the proper colour of the dark makeup, so I took another pic (the pic on the right). As you can see, by that point I had already changed my clothes & earrings.

Close up of the eyes. Once again, the eyeshadow looks like it's a dark gray, but at least it's different than it was in the day look.

So as you can see, you only need a few items to go from a day to night look. If you don't have time, don't worry because you can achieve a different look in just 10 minutes! I mean really, it doesn't take that long to change your blazer & heels & darken your makeup. Also, I love blazers so I used blazers for both my looks, so I guess this transition would be great for the fall season when it's not too hot & not too cold & you can sport a blazer in the day as well as at night. You can also just put on a shirt/blouse/etc. at night instead of the blazer, put some heels on, darken your makeup, & you'll be ready for a night out in no time :)

Btw, this is an entry for Vanessa's Day to Night contest. Check out her blog. She posts the cutest hauls. Hope you liked the look.

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o.b. tampon samples

o.b. tampon samples

Most women would agree with me that they're never looking forward to that time of the month. Some dread it & others just want it to pass by as quickly as possible. However, it is something that all women go through, which is why I think women will be interested in this free sample: o.b.'s free tampon samples!

It seems like o.b. tampon samples have been around for a while, but I got mine recently. The tampons are "mighty small" (as described on the website) & do not have an applicator.

Here is the 1st question in the top 5 frequently asked questions on their website:

I’m not sure about not having an applicator. Why doesn’t an o.b.^® tampon have one?

An o.b.^® tampon is designed not to have an applicator. However, it is not uncommon for a woman to feel somewhat uncomfortable, at first, about inserting a tampon with her fingertip. Using a fingertip is a natural way of placing the tampon, so it can be positioned in the most comfortable position and where it can protect best. Applicators are stiff, while the vagina curves. The fingertip can follow the natural curves of the vaginal canal.

To view other F.A.Q's, click here or visit http://www.mightysmall.com/faq


The 3 tampon samples arrive in a little carrying case. I have added a picture below in which you can see exactly how small the carrying case is as compared to a pencil.
It's great because you can carry it in a mini clutch or if you're not carrying a clutch, you can slip it in your jeans pocket because it's so small! I haven't tried the tampons yet, but I've heard bout the brand & the product sounds good, so I'm sure I'll like it.


By now I'm sure you want to get your hands on the sample, so without further delay... There are 2 different links below. One is for residents of Canada & the other is for residents of the U.S.A.

Residents of the Canada, click here to receive your free o.b. tampon samples (or visit http://www.obtampons.ca/home). Once the page loads, click "Free Trial Offer" on the top right hand corner.

Residents of the U.S.A., click here to receive your free o.b. tampon samples (or visit http://www.obtampons.com/mightysmall/en/register_landing.jsp). Once the page loads, click "here" (written in pink).

Both links will take you to a short form that you have to fill out in order to receive your samples. Just fill out the form & you'll receive your samples in a few weeks. Enjoy!

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Henna Design #5

Henna Design #5

This henna design was done the night before I was going to a wedding. I wanted to put some henna on cause I hardly ever get the chance to get dolled up desi (South Asian) style. So besides dressing up traditionally, I thought I'd add a little extra desi-ness by applying henna.

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To view all the henna designs that I've posted so far, click here.

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Paris Hilton Impersonation

Paris Hilton Impersonation

I did a Paris Hilton impersonation for Pop Champagne's contest.

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& I had to put on a tiara too :)
The Inspiration

I used all the M.A.C makeup that I received from Fashionista514 for this look. To view the makeup used, click here. I didn't get to post a look with all the makeup that I received from Robyn & I took this contest as an opportunity to do that since Paris Hilton's makeup usually doesn't involve really dark or bright makeup, so I thought it would be the perfect time to do a look using the products.

Do I pull off the heiress look? I think I need more hands on practice with money & parties to really get the feeling of being Paris Hilton hehehe ;)

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Beauty Tip: When in Doubt, Always Apply Mascara

Beauty Tip: When in Doubt, Always Apply Mascara

Have you ever wanted your eyes to look/appear bigger? Or have you ever wanted to make your eyes open up? Has anyone ever suggested that you use mascara to achieve this? I'm here to show you that mascara does in fact open up your eyes & make them appear bigger. That's right, SHOW not tell. After these pictures, I'm sure most of you will agree with me that...

When in doubt, always use mascara.

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Here I've added 2 pictures to show you the difference when you apply mascara & when you don't. By the way, I didn't curl my eyelashes.

Did I really need 2 pictures to prove the same point? Definitely not. But I wanted to show my readers that you can tell the difference not only in a clear picture that's taken with the flash on, but you can also see the difference in a picture that's a bit blurry because it was taken without the flash. & which eye looks better in both pictures? No doubt, the one with mascara on, right?

When I apply mascara, I always start from the outer corner & work my way inward. This way most of the mascara gets used on the outer corners & as I work my way to the inner corners, the mascara on the wand decreases, making the corner lashes appear longer. & of course it also helps that I'm wearing one of my favourite mascara's, so my lashes really stand out even though I have a lot of eye makeup on.

Finding your favourite mascara(s) is not an easy task. Warning: Be careful not to fall for cute packaging. Also, when you read reviews online or hear about the product from others, make sure that you understand what the mascara does most: thickens/volumizes, lengthens, &/or curls. Some people have long eyelashes & want their lashes to appear fuller & not necessarily any longer than they already are, so a mascara like Maybelline's Lash Stiletto is not the best mascara to use because Lash Stiletto mainly lengthens.

Now for a full face picture to show you the overall look when I applied mascara on one eye, as compared to the other eye without mascara on.

As you can tell, you can really see the difference. So readers, find a mascara that really suits you & your lashes & do not skip your mascara! Even when you think you're wearing really dark eye shadow & thick eyeliner & you think it wont really show, put it on anyway, especially if you're going to be taking pictures. You might think it won't really show, but it will.

In the full face picture in this post can you tell what else is different on one side of the face as compared to the other side? Take a closer look. On the side that I have mascara on, I also applied blush. Like I've mentioned before, my camera doesn't seem to pick up the colour of my blush unless my blush is really dark (& I look like a clown in person), but you still might be able to see the difference if you look close enough. Blush is another one of my favourite products that I cant seem to leave behind. When the right colour of blush is chosen & applied properly, blush gives you a naturally flushed look & balances your whole look (especially when you have really bold eyes or really bold lips going on).

Anyway, getting back on track... one beauty tool that I cannot live without is my eyelash curler, but no look is complete without mascara. So when in doubt, always apply mascara.

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Bright Leopard Print Eyes

Bright Leopard Print Eyes

When I saw a post by Miss Yaya on Mehron's coloured leopard print eye makeup at the NYC Makeup Show, I was in awe.

To see Miss Yaya's post on Mehron at the NYC Makeup Show, click the image of the Mehron model below.

Leopard print eyes look gorgeous in pics, but it was the first time that I saw a leopard print eye that was so colourful & I loved it. I knew I was going to re-create that look sometime & when Miss Yaya announced her next Brightest Face Forward contest, I knew my time to re-create the look had come. & also cause I received a Too Faced bronzing powder in Pink Leopard from Miss Yaya herself, so the whole bright leopard print theme reminded me of her.

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Too Faced bronzing powder. It has a little mirror & below the mirror it says: "You are absolutely purrrfect!" How cute is that?

The Look

So, here's my re-creation of the bright leopard print eye makeup. At times like these I wish I had the Coastal Scents 88 palette or the Beauties Factory 120 palette because I don't really have bright eyeshadows. But, I worked with what I had & added bright pink lips & cheeks & sunshine yellow nails.

No flash

Products Used

I found this yellow nailpaint a month ago when I was cleaning out my room. It's so old & I never really used it, but it's still good so I'll def be wearing this. It's perfect for spring.

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Gold Digga

Gold Digga

After what feels like a really long time, I wanted to experiment with makeup once again today. I was cheerful today & even though I burnt my arm once again (I have way too many little burn marks on my hands because of my clumsiness - this one's the biggest burn though), I was still in the mood to get all dolled up. There are way too many pics, so lets get to it. The theme is...

GOLD DIGGA

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Breakin' a sweat from spendin' 25% of your annual income in a day
I want your credit card...I want your debit card...But most of all, I wanna feel those crisp, new bills straight out of the bank in my hand. Mmm, mmm, mmmm!Nothing less than 22K, so we're on the lookout for the next Mr. Richie Rich

We love our Louis V, our Gucci, our Fendi
But money makin' aint our thing
We just know how to spend

Cha ching. Money on my mind. Which millionaire should I target next?

Outfit change! What? Did you expect us to be walkin' around in the same clothes all day? I don't think so!
Shower us with diamonds & furs.

You know money makes the world go round & you for sure would like some more of it too. Admit it, don't be shy ;)

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Henna on Mum

Henna on Mum

I applied these designs on mum almost a year ago.

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I hate this first design cause the henna cone was crap & it came out really thick & made the whole design look bad. I didn't even feel like applying the henna anymore cause I was hating it so much.

Mum then made another cone using the same henna. She mixed the henna up, used a plastic shopping bag to make another cone, & filled it up with henna. She then cut a smaller hole in the new cone, which allowed me to make a more detailed design. It's a lot more delicate & I like it way better than the first one.

I took these pics a few days after I had applied the henna & since my mum is always in the kitchen, her henna comes off faster cause she keeps washing her hands every two minutes. I wish I had taken a pic of the second design right when I had applied it cause I really liked the design.

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Prizes from Miss Yaya

Prizes from Miss Yaya

I got prizes from Miss Yaya yesterday. I was gonna post this yesterday but ran out of time. I won these prizes for entering 2 of her contests: the do's & don'ts in beauty contest and the doll contest. Here are pics of all the goodies from the box.

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L: goodies from winning the beauty do's & don'ts contest
R: participation prize for the doll contest

I haven't tried everything out yet, but I like the stuff I tried/swatched. My fave item from the bunch is the Beauty Rush by Victoria Secret lipgloss in Peach Buzz, which has little sparkles in it. It's not a colour that I would usually pick up since I usually stick to brown shades, but I love it. It's thick & you can def feel it when it's on your lips, but it's not sticky. It also smells just like peaches & it's a bit strong (so much that my mum could smell it once I put it on & went downstairs to see her). I love, love, love it.

I really liked the other lipgloss as well. It's the one with the lightning bolt on the lid. I forgot the brand/shade, but it's a pink shade that smells like coconut. There was also an Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On eye pencil in Plum. I swatched it & it goes on very smoothly + the colour is gorgeous. Can't wait to use the eye pencil. The last thing that I swatched is the Too Faced pink leopard bronzing powder. At first I didn't feel like using it because it was so pretty when I opened it, but I actually have it on right now. I might add a pic to show you how it looks like later on.

So, I like everything that I tried so far. Thanks Yaya :)

Opening packages is so exciting, especially at times when you don't know what's going to be in there. & for me, I've never really tried expensive brands. Like I've mentioned before, I recently started loving makeup as much as I do right now, so I was experimenting with drugstore brands so far. By entering amazing contests I have had the chance to experiment with my looks & bring out the creative side of me that doesn't show that much during the school year when I'm mostly behind books. It has also allowed me to try out some brands that I had heard of a lot but had never had the chance to try or just couldn't/didn't want to spend that much money on.

I've also had the chance to try out products by Physicians Formula. Here are the recent products that were added to my makeup collection: concealer twins, eye definer felt-tip eye marker, & an organic wear lipstick.

I now have a total of 5 Physicians Formula products in my collection & I really dislike one of the products & I think it's a real shame considering how expensive Physicians Formula products are. I'm thinking of doing a review on them sometime soon. But till then I'm going to enjoy the new makeup that I received.

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