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A little Boho-chic haul!
July 18, 2017 • collections, fashion, Featured
Hello everyone!!
Long time no see but I’m back this time with a lot of exciting things coming up in the next few weeks. Well, I’ve been squealing like a child just thinking about them so that’s something!
Long time no see but I’m back this time with a lot of exciting things coming up in the next few weeks. Well, I’ve been squealing like a child just thinking about them so that’s something!
I’ve done a mini ‘boho-chic’ haul that thought I’d share with you today. I recently discovered this
website called ‘To save’ that sell everything at factory prices + Free Shipping and I thought I’d check it out and got a few things to
try out. They also have a website for hair extensions called – Sheinhair. I didn’t know what to expect to be honest because
I haven’t read any other reviews of this website yet. However, I picked up
three things – A double – buckle belt, a maxi dress and a set of rings. Their
interface is really nice and easy to browse through. They’ve got a bit of everything you could ever
want but I naturally gravitated towards the fashion & accessories section so didn't really check out the other categories much. It reminds me of Aliexpress a little because of the amazing deals they
have going on. I was blown away by their rings section, there are so many cool ones
at amazing prices. When I’m going for
a trendy look, I do love a bargain.
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| Boho Rings Set * |
The package took around 3 weeks to reach me and I think that’s standard shipping time for these
trendy accessories websites coming through China Post. I was so
impressed with the items. The belt looks exactly
like the one I saw in Forever21 but half the price. I was going to buy it from
Forever21 anyway but if I can get it in half price, I thought why not give it a
go? It’s a very trendy belt, so it’s not something I wear everyday. It’s not an investment piece for me. I’ll wear it only when the outfit
demands it and I’ve had one before that lasted quite a long time so I’m glad I
could get another one for this year. The rings are gorgeous as well, with beautiful details and the finish looks very nicely made. Lastly, I picked up a boho maxi dress because I thought it
would look great with the belt and I took a leap of faith with this one because
I knew I wouldn't be able to wear it if the material didn't turn out to be hot weather appropriate.
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| Vintage Double Buckle Belt * |
It feels like a cotton blend, really soft and thin material. No polyester! I got it in my normal size and the fit was great so I was actually really pleased with that. It comes in 3/4 colours and I did fall in love with the teal version at first but I got this instead. I wore it
out and about the other day and I felt extremely comfortable. A good
tip would be to see if the material is listed and I usually pick up ones that
are cotton or a blend. I’ve been able to get good pieces in the past from
sheinside and stuff with this trick. I like that it’s very easy-breezy, has
three quarter sleeves and a slit down the middle, just past my thigh. The button down detail also adds a nice touch. It's definitely very flowy around the waist, so the belt is a good addition to it. All these three together make the perfect
summer or festival look! I look forward
to wearing it to a concert in the future but it’s good enough for a day out in
the sun too.
What are your favourite summer pieces at the moment?
*The items in this post were sent to me for consideration by To Save.
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The Affordable Brow-down!
May 7, 2017 • beauty, collections, makeup
I'm really into doing my brows at the moment and it is a borderline obsession. I probably get it from my mom, who has never been too much into makeup but would never forget brows even when I was growing up. She loves a good, dark brow and so do I. If there's one thing I won't leave the house without these days, it's them brows! That is the only way I can justify trying so many brow products at once and always being on the prowl for that perfect brow product that does it all. Until then I do need more than one or two products to do my brows, and here's a rundown of my absolute favourites from the drugstores.
#1 Freedom Makeup Duo Eyebrow Powder in Dark Brown
Shelf Life : 12 M
This is a pretty obvious dupe for Anastasia's brow duo if you're just looking at the packaging and the shade range too. I haven't tried the Anastasia powder but this one is seriously amazing! It is my most reached for product when I'm doing my brows for an everyday look. As you can tell from the slight dent in the lighter "taupe" shade, that's the one I essentially reach for and use the darker shade for filling in sparse areas. The colours are super soft and subtle and definitely gives me that natural yet put together eyebrow look. I use a dual ended eyebrow brush with this product - the flat angled brush side for shading and the spoolie end for blending.
My Favourite Nude Lipsticks
January 20, 2017 • beauty, collections, makeup
I haven't talked about lipstick in so long on the blog and that it almost seems alien to me because I live for lipstick and collect too many shades that I don't necessary wear enough. However, this post is about all the holy grail shades that make my lips look flawless and pretty much go with every thing I choose to wear. When I was initially picking out my most worn lipsticks, I didn't expect them to be 7! Let's assume one for each day of the week then shall we? These are the shades I can pull out of my bag and put on any day or time and know that they'll save the day when my lips are looking not so classy. I've had two of these shades for 1-2 years now while others are more recent additions to the collection but they sum up my lip colour aesthetic at the moment pretty well.
#1 Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipstick - Treat
I've owned this one for more than a year now, this is the perfect pinky nude that is really creamy and moisturizing. I can apply this on the go and not be afraid of messing up. I would wear this constantly in the summer while I walked around in the sun and this colour would stay on for quite a long time, basically until I ate something. You know it's a good one when it passes the 'hot summer days' test!
#2 MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Laquer - Dash
This is one of my first attempts to venture into the wonderful world of liquid lipsticks. They had me at 'You don't have to touch up your lipstick every 2 hours' claim and I was buying these formulas left and right. MUA does some really amazing liquid lipsticks and this shade in particular is packed with pigment and caught my attention because it's so unique. It looks different in different kinds of lighting, skintones and the no of layers you put on. This is the least nude of all my picks and tends a little more towards mauve/ reddish tones but it looks fab when it's on and fairly neutral! The only issue is it does come off towards the centre of my lip after a while which I have to touch up eventually.
Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Beauty Lover
December 18, 2016 • beauty, collections, festive, gift guide, last minute gift ideas
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2. Mini Emergency Kit by Pinch Provisions
3. Nail Candy Kit by Nails Inc
5. Festive Friends Gift Set by Lush
6. Smashbox Try it kit Lash Primer + Mascara
7. Warm Vanilla Sugar Gift Set by Bath & Body Works.
8. Holiday Handbook Set by Philosophy.
10.Glow on the go Shimmering Skin Perfector Set by Becca
If you're all caught up with your gifts, how about you treat yourself? ;) Everyone needs a from me, to me gift once a year.
If you're all caught up with your gifts, how about you treat yourself? ;) Everyone needs a from me, to me gift once a year.
What's in my mini backpack?
December 11, 2016 • collections, lifestyle, whats in my mini backpack?
I'm back again and I'm dedicating one entire post to my love for small/ mini bags and more importantly showing you how much stuff this can actually fit. I know it looks unbelievable right? I thought so too until I have converted to mini styles and always try to pack in the most essentials instead of carrying 2 large books and a bunch of other stuff I would never need anyway. My mini backpack is from Forever21 and I love it because it's a classic black with gold hardware that goes with my entire wardrobe and pretty much any outfit as you can see in my previous posts - Ruffled Smock Dress & How to be trendy and still keep it personal. I get quite excited about knowing what others carry in their bags, so here's a peek into mine.
A few of my favourites in stores right now!
The Absolute Essentials:
My top 3 essential things that me( & I'm sure everyone else) likes to have with them is my phone, my card holder/wallet and my key-pompom. I like to bring this sparkly card holder from Colette for the festive season. Although it's teeny-tiny, its perfect for 3-4 important cards and that's all I really need. The pom pom keychain goes on my backpack more than on my keys but I carry it with me and put it on and off as and when the outfit demands.
For the Eyes:
I have pretty bad vision so I need to wear glasses all the time and I love this minimal looking frame that I wear pretty much everyday. However, when I'm wearing contact lenses, I have to carry my solution and case with me. If my eyes get dry especially when it's windy or after a long day. it gets mega uncomfortable and sometimes I like to take them off before a long journey home or in the car and re-wet them before I wear them again.
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