Glamarazzi Code 2.25.10

Edited by Keedah

While the east coast continues to battle record snowfalls the Glamarazzi ladies still manage to look fabulous (snow boots and all). In this week's links you'll find runway looks from clothes, to hair and makeup, and even down to your fragrance, guaranteeing to make you look like you just stepped off the catwalk.

• LiAnn at Sparklecrack Central pours water into the ocean with her entry on new media and less-new media and privilege
• Sarah from Glossicious loved this dark,smoky, sexy & OH-SO-MYSTERIOUS Look, Its Diane Von Furstenberg aw/fall10 runway Look Would you Dare wearing it?
• Want to turn your frizzy damaged hair in to luscious locks? Then get the Brazilian Blowout 411.BrazilIan Blowout411
• Her Goody Bag: Get The Look: Angela Simmons
• Cynthia @ TheStyleAficionado shares tips on how to score designer brand items for less.
• Haute or not: Foley + Corinna’s Cargo
• Zimbio compared Tyra to "General Zod" from "Superman II". What do you think?
• Danielle makes the big chop and leaves relaxed hair behind.
• Glamour Whore introduces you to Sarah Jessica Parker's newest fragrance "SJP NYC"...the quintessential "Carrie Bradshaw/NYC" scent
• Diana at Hot Beauty Health shares how to find women's fragrances that suits you and your style!
• Diary of a Style Addict does some quickie nail art with Rescue Beauty Lounge's Squarepants, Konad stamping and some quick thinking.

I want to Follow You !! (your Blog actually )

 

I gained so many lovely LOVELY readers in last couple of days , that i am beyond happy.

i try to follow and read your amazing blogs and comment  but i feel i missed quite few of you.( or in some cases few of you had more than one blog and it confused my little brain that where to go)

i really want to read your blogs, and i want to see what products you are loving ,reviewing ,swatching. Its always fun to make new friends 

so what are you waiting for common, let me follow and read your blog please  leave me your blog address in the comments  :)

Important:I published this and  Glossicious February favorites post earlier but due to intense debate comment system removal i lost all my previous comments ( but i replied and followed all of my lovely ladies who commented earlier ) so if you still want me to follow you if i already dont,then  please your blog url below.
Please read this before you install intense debate comment system

Glossicious February Favorites

I usually dont do favourites but theres always a first time right?

Here are the Lucky winners

 

 

Clinique Long Last Soft Shine Glow Bronze Lipstick

I had completely forgotten that how much i love this lipstick .I love the color and the texture. It is so creamy and keeps my lips soft all day.Glow Bronze is a very pretty shimmery nude bronze color.My friend bought it for me from states.I am not sure if its available 

its almost finished if some one knows where it is available please ..I beg please let me know.

Coastal Scents Gel Liner in True Black

i see myself going for this gel liner most of the times I adore it, super black, very smooth application as a liner, or as a base,Color stays on all day without any smudging.I will do a detailed review soon

Rivaj Nose Pore Cleansing Strips

   Rivaj Nose Pore Cleansing Strips are practically designed to remove dirt, oil, from the pores clogging debris of the nose area with the adhesive properties of the moistened activated strips.I reviewed them last week , read my detailed review here 

Rimmel London Gentle Eye Makeup RemoverRimmel 

Gentle Eye Makeup Remover is, without a doubt, a must-have item for my February Favorite. I wear/ swtach eye makeup everyday and It is very important for me to have a gentle eye makeup remover that won't irritate my eye.Even If gets into my eyes it wont irritate, because it honestly feels like water; it is so gentle.I  put a little on a cotton ball and just wipe the cosmetics right off of my eyes


Benefit Sugar bomb

i fell in love with sugar bomb the moment i saw it on someone's blog and my heart knew that very instance i have to have it.There are 4 colors in this blush. Rose, pale pink, pale plum, and pale peach. This is half blush, half highlighter, because it’s not very pigmented and in my NC3O skin tone ,its shows up very smooth and its just gives the right amount of GLOW.

its just the preview , detailed review coming next week

Which products are you girls loving this month ...and why? 


Important:I published this and I want to follow you post earlier but due to intense debate comment system removal i lost all my previous comments earlier so i am riposting this again.
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Disclaimer: Coastal Scents send me a voucher and i chose my own products with that, I picked all the products out myself and my reviews aren't not being paid for or influenced by any of that

Diorissime Makeup Palette-SneakPeak

After my post earlier on Diorissime, I’m sure that most of you have figured out that I got my heavily anticipated Diorissime makeup palette by Dior

so Now i will Shut up and let the pictures do the talking

Inspired by John Galliano’s latest collections, this palette combines the most glamorous shades and textures with a luxurious Couture clutch!

 

 

This Palette consists of

Diorblush Glowing Color Powder Blush 3.2g + Brush

Eyeshadow 1.25g x 6 colors + 2 Double-Ended Applicators

Mascara Diorshow #090 Black 5ml

Dior Lipgloss #257 Organdi Pink 4ml

 Swatches and my thoughts on the individual shades coming up soon

What do you say? yay or nay ?

Nail Of The Day:Max Factor Nailfinity Nail Polish Disco Pink

 

I really love this colour, it's the perfect bright pink.The colour and consistency is very dense. This is super-pigmented and almost opaque in one coat. No streaking or dragging, nice formula.Its reminds me of Nails inc Walton street

What is your favourite pink nail polish?

BB creams-Hottest Foundation Trend In Asia

I asked that question over & over during the time that i started beauty blogging ...

 What is a BB cream?


BB cream is the hottest beauty products in the world right now.

BB cream, also known as Blemish Balm or Blemish Base, is a cosmetic item sold in Korea

There are several BB Cream brands such as HANSKIN,Skin79, Skinfood, BRTC, Missha, Dr Jart but all products have slight differences in properties, ingredients, smell, texture and oil control.

General BB Cream characteristics:

• Natural glow on your face without makeup look
• Provides perfect coverage just like a foundation but without clogging pores or damaging the skin
• Conceals all types of pigmentation, discoloration, acne and marks
• Healing properties which soften, smoothen and refine skin
• Encourages skin regeneration to create and maintain youthful skin
• UV Protection for healthy skin
• Some BB creams have additional features such as wrinkle improvement, whitening functions etc.
BB cream serve as a makeup base, foundation, moisturizer and sun protections. Not only do they cover blemishes, they also have soothing, healing properties. Not all BB cream have all these functions,there are many types of BB cream some need to apply after moisturizer, some without the SPF or PA.

Search for the ones that suitable for yourself, have a look around, do your research before you purchase.Few points worth considering are whet are the properties & ingredients such as moisturizing, sun protector, oil-free?? and  the scent, some are fragrance free, some are scented, so make sure you checklist all.

commonly recommended practice is to use BB cream as base, follow by concealer then set by powder.

( i cant read Korean  but pictures were detailed enough to understand :D)

Korea BB (Blemish Balm) cream usually comes with several versions, most common versions included basic, glossy, pearly, premium (anti-aging plus whitening) …etc.  Hanskin Magic BB Cream as basic version, whereby the Super Magic BB cream that is premium version that included whitening, wrinkle care and sun protection.

BB creams generally come in "one" shade, they are meant to "sink/seep" into your skin to match your skin tone. However, they do vary in shade depending on the company that produces them. The shades further vary among the different products that the company produces. There are a few companies who do produce two (2) different shades for their BB creams such as Skinfood (TSF or SF) and Missha.

unless it's the night bb cream (which skin79 has) that you have bought. BB cream (and I must stress again) is makeup. you don't sleep with makeup nor sunblock.Please always remember to remove it before going to bed because BB Cream is NOT a skin treatment and should NOT replace your usual moisturizer or sunscreen. .

Do you use BB  ream? which is your HG bb cream??

Which one would you recommend for asian skin like mine?

40 Beauty Question

Tanveer from addicted to blush  tagged us to the this 40 beauty question post , i looked fun so

here i am.

SKINCARE

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How many times do you wash your face daily? 

3 times

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)

 DRY & sesitive(sometimes oily on T zone) Its complicated

-What is your current facial wash?

 Zoya's herbal workshop's rose and glycerine facial wash

-Do you exfoliate?

Yup, about twice a week
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What brand do you use?

Neutogena & Zoya's herbal workshop
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What moisturizer do you use?

Ponds Cold cream in severe cases other than that i use scottishsoap tru to nature moisturizer

-Do you have freckles?

Nope.

-Do you use eye cream?

not really but sometimes i use Anatomical Eye Gel

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

i have blemishes but acne i dont think so

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

Never but i would love to, as i heard nothing but good things

MAKE-UP

-What foundation do you use?

MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation, MAC moistureblend Foundation,Coastal scents HD,Max factor second skin, what can i say i love foundations :/

-How about concealer?

ELF under eye concealer and ELF all over cover stick as face concelear

-Do you know your undertone color?

i wish i knew, but i suppose warm :/

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?

 Only use them while taking photo

-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?

 Yes, i wont leave them until they dry out or am bored

-What brand of mascara do you use?

Bourjois,rimmel,Elf,luscious

-Sephora or MAC?
MAC. dont have sephora in pakistan

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Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

i wish.
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What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

Only when i am in luxurious mood ..My kabuki (only if i am using loose powders) eyeliner brush for gel/cream liners, My blush brush, and angled brush for contouring and powder brush for buffing and blending

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Yes, sometimes while using mineral eyeshadow mostly.

-For the face?

sometimes.

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-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

I love Browns,chocolate brown taupes,olive,purple,grape,i prefer shimmery ones.

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

 Gel liner these days i prefer gel/liquid liners ,kajal for waterline

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

phew thank God ..Never
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What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

I love the turn out , they look stunning when used wet.

-Do you use mineral makeup?

yeah i do matter of fact

-What is your favorite lipstick?

MAC myth with dark,smoky eyes

-How about lipgloss?

Barry m toffee,Chanel Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in mica
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What is your favorite blush to use?

These days Benefit's Dallas and Revlon cheek tint pinch me in plum

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

i would only if we had paypal services here.

-Do you like drugstore makeup?

totally ,yeah.
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Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

Why wouldn't i ?.

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

Not really , i am happy with my you tube  gurus

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

Just right side of eye makeup.  

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?

 Too much foundation and foundation which a shade lighter

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

i keep it colorful ( not in a joker way)

-Which celebrity always has great make up?

,Taylor Momsen frm gossip girl(Taylor known for her sultry smokey eyes and red lips) ,Iman ali (pakistani model) ,Kareena kapoor,( she has come a long way), queen lateefa, i like the way she carries her looks ,Kim kardashan and Angelina Jolie of course  

If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?

kajal 

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

Yes.most of time i am not wearing any makeup when i go out

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

personally i think i dont look good at all

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

luscious locally, i like Dior,chanel,mac,korres,benefit, i mean there are sooo many.so cant name one
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What do you think of Makeup??

I truly believe that there is something beautiful about every single person. And I am not talking about being beauitful on the inside, I am talking physically, tangibly, visibly beautiful on the outside.

Makeup is like a art, more you experiment with different products the more you learn. Its like an addiction, once you get it, there is no way back

"Makeup is an accessory... try not to get too attached to it,"

Now i have to tag few friends.. who shall they be??

I  tag ALL of you, yes yes you read it, now you are trapped , cant run , cant hide.

Hurry do these 40 beauty question and leave link in the comments so i can read and enjoy your answers

Revlon photoready Foundation available at BOOTS UK.

Just a quick post to let all ladies who wanted to try Revlon Photoready, Get your Credit cards,debit cards,cash and watever you use ready as it is now available on Boots.com for £12.99 (3 for 2 on selected Revlon)

Revlon-PhotoReady

 

Read Lollipop26 review here

Musing of a muse's Review here

Sirvinya's Youtube review here

fafinettex3 Youtube review here

Please confirm me if its available at boots store too?

And also revlon matt lipsticks are available too :)

Will you be picking up any of photoready or matt lipstick? or shall i say both?

MAC To the Beach Collection for Summer 2010

MAC To the Beach Collection for Summer 2010

While i was having a boring sunday and browsing internet lazily i came across this MAC To the Beach Collection for Summer 2010 , which is due release in U.S. May 27th, 2010 and International Launch Date: May 2010 (Asia: June 2010)

 

Eyeshadow 

Sand & Sun Light peach (Matte) (Limited Edition) 

Firecracker Frosted mid-tone red-orange (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition) 

Sweet & Punchy Bright yellow-green (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition) 

Shimmermoss Green with green pearl (Veluxe Pearl) (Permanent) 

Humid Intense green with shimmer (Frost) (Permanent)

 

Lipstick

• Beach Bound Sheer frosted pale peach (Glaze) (Limited Edition)
• Lazy Day Light dirty blue-pink (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Thrills Rosy copper with gold pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Fun Bathing Mid-tone bronzed plum (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass

• Easy Lounger Light baby pink with multi-dimensional pearl (Limited Edition)
• Flurry of Fun Sheer sparkly peach (Limited Edition)
• Splashing Mid-tone blue pink with soft gold pearl (Limited Edition)

Lip Pencil

• Life’s a Breeze Soft pink (Limited Edition)
• Temperature Rising Loudmouth orange (Limited Edition)

Eye Kohl

• Float on By Dark green turquoise (Limited Edition)
• Rosemary & Thyme Mid-tone olive gold with shimmer (Permanent)

Powder Blush

• Hipness Intense coral with soft white pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Get-Away Bronze Mid-tone suntan (Frost) (Limited Edition)

High-Light Powder

• Marine Life Multi-colour pressed powder

Nail Lacquer

• In the Buff Muted taupe avocado (Cream) (Limited Edition)
• Scorcher Creamy bright coral-red (Cream) (Limited Edition)

MAC To The Beach Bag

• Available at MAC Stores only. Limited edition.

Cream Bronzer

• Beach Bronze Golden glow with soft gold finish (Limited Edition)
• Weekend Mid-tone deep orange-brown with soft pink pearl (Limited Edition)

Lustre Drops

• Pink Rebel Blue-pink with gold pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Sun Rush Peachy bronze with gold pearl (Limited Edition)

Bronzing Powder

• Golden Muted golden tan-beige with golden shimmer (Limited Edition)
• Refined Golden Finely spun golden with soft pearl finish (Limited Edition)

Bronze Body Oil

• Glowing Tan with multi-dimensional golden shimmer (Limited Edition)

Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre

• A short, round dual fibre with flat head composed of both natural bristles and synthetic fibres ideal for application with creams, emulsions & various powder products.

 

i am impressed, although i am not a big MAC fan, but this collection looks fab, i would be picking up lipsticks Easy Lounger & Flurry of Fun and Hipness blush on,IF they ever make it to Pakistan

What would you be picking up?

Save 20% with Barry M

Save 20% with Barry M

Spoil yourself this month

It's February - the January blues are over and we have finally been paid. So to keep your spirits high Barry M are offering 20% off of all orders on their website throughout February.

Barry M has a wide selection of affordable and fashionable cosmetics to suit everyone. Whether it's a new red lipstick for a Valentine's date, a bronzer to make you feel like you have been on that beach holiday you have been dreaming about or a new nail paint now the gloves are coming off - Barry M have got it all.

See the spectacular range at barrym.com and claim your discount using the code FEB20 at the checkout.

Offer ends 1st March 2010

Barry M does international shipping

Illamasqua's Nail Polish Competition - Fall 2010(Global )

Now here's the perfect competition for all you Nail Polish lovers out there!

 

Illamasqua, one of  new edgy makeup brands, is looking for the next hot Nail Varnish (Polish) color, and beginning on February 21, 2010, it could be created by you!

Rules:



To enter, 

you need to submit a description of your dream color and what inspired it, along with an image or photograph in 50 words or less, submit a description of your dream color and what inspired it -

You can submit only ONE entry
The winning shade will be sold as an exclusive on Illamasqua.com, and through UK-based Selfridges department stores and Selfridges.com, beginning in October of 2010 (although, you'll get your hand on it before anyone else!).

Submit in one of three ways: - 

Through email at competition@illamasqua.com
- Through a blog post and email competition@illamasqua.com
- Via snail mail 
COMPETITION,
c/o Illamasqua,
6-8 Anwell St, London, EC1R 1UQ

The winning shade will be an EXCLUSIVE (yes darling, as unique and chic as your DNA) sold online at Illamasqua.com and through the UK-based Selfridges department stores and online at Selfridges.com on October 2010.

It’s a global contest that is open from Feb 21, 2010 through March 14, 2010. A winner will be notified by May 5, 2010 and a prestigious panel of beauty trend makers, including Illamasqua Artistic Director and Legendary Make-up Artist Alex Box, Internationally acclaimed Nail Artist Sophy Robson and the YouTube sensations Pixiwoo will be heading up the judging panel!


GOOD LUCK!