Category Archives: beauty

BEAUTY REVIEW + GIVEAWAY

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

I love weddings. The glamour of it all cannot be compared, and from just a little girl, dressing up was always the best part for me (can you tell?) But it’s always a rush on the day for women: Hair … Continue reading →

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BASIC MAKEUP KIT | BEGINNERS

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

    I often get asked questions about what are the essential makeup items that every girl should own, or where to start when buying makeup. So I compiled a list of my personal favourites, the tools to use them, … Continue reading →

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REVIEW | GARNIER BB CREAM

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

BB Creams have been the talk of the town in the beauty industry lately, but I’m pretty sure many of you are wondering what it is exactly, and what does it claim. BB creams are blemish balms that originated in … Continue reading →

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27 PINKX | ACRYLIC MAKEUP ORGANIZER

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

As many of you may know, I just got back from an amazing trip to Durban with the Niqi Living Luxe team. Everyone dreads the trip home, but I was lucky enough to be welcomed by this baby! The raved … Continue reading →

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HAIR CARE

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

After a very long time, I took a risk with my hair. For the past two years, it remained one length and curly. I layered it, cut a fringe, and surprisingly haven’t regretted the change! The downside though, is the … Continue reading →

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DRAMATIC SMOKEY EYE TUTORIAL

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

With Eid a mere 3 days away (yay!), everyone rushes to get last minute items: Jewellery, hair accessories, that perfect bag or shoe. What tends to be neglected, though, is makeup. I personally love to do something fun and daring … Continue reading →

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LATEST BUYS

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

It’s no secret that pastels are hot for Spring/Summer. Ranges are already out in stores, and I had to get my hands on a pair. I opted for lilac and a pale turquoise, and surprisingly, they’re not that hard to … Continue reading →

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AND BY NUDE, I MEAN PINK

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

….or whatever colour your NATURAL lip is. I have come across too many people (celebrities included) who, in my opinion, do the whole nude lip thing wrong. The point of a nude/naked/no-makeup look, is to simply enhance what you already … Continue reading →

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MANI MONDAY | 3 TRENDS

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

How to combine the hottest nail trends without looking like the cast of Jerseylicious? Ombre nails are extremely in right now. But so is glitter polish and one-different-finger polish. Here’s how to rock all three: What you need: Base coat: … Continue reading →

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EVERYDAY MAKEUP

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

If you ask anyone, the general go-to for everyday makeup consists of: tinted moisturiser lipgloss mascara Now think about this, ever thoroughly cleansed your face at night, only to look like a raccoon the next morning anyway? Or have constant … Continue reading →

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