Review: Maybelline Falsies Mascara

I am trying to cut back on cosmetic spending, and so headed to the local 'drugstore' for a new tube of mascara. Maybelline seems to have a good rep for mascara so I choose its newest, Falsies.

Brush: You can see from the image that the brush is a rubber, curved impalement. The crescent shape is a good idea, but I'm not convinced that it caught anymore lashes that a straight brush. Lash separation is good, and does indeed nod towards the 'false lash effect', but it is not as prominent as higher end brand YSL False Lash.

Effect:The overall finish is not particularly lengthening, volumising or curling.The look is very straight, separated and stiff, and when wearing with a slick of black liquid liner (as I almost always am), my lashes are barely visible!


Formula: A good black formula that is a good consistency and dries matte. I did notice that there was a tendency for a blob to form on the tip of each lash. You can see this in the pic below.

Verdict: Disappointed. I fear that I have been spoilt for too long with designer mascaras. This is better than having bare lashes but is not terribly enhancing. I will bear it for day, but for evening I need something a little more dramatic. If you want a true false lash effect, definitely opt for the YSL version, it's worth the cash!

My Perfect Foundation Quest

I am on the quest for the perfect foundation. Is it possible to get the flawless airbrushed look of ads, or is that simply a myth? I want my next foundation investment to be the closest thing possible to skin perfection and my criteria is specific.

I have crazy combo skin (oil and dry patches reside together) and I'm looking for a medium finish. It must look natural but have good coverage. It must have a matte finish but also be moisturising. I want a identical colour match, and it must last ALL day.

Wish me luck. I mainly be testing with samples, where this isn't possible I'll try and get a layer applied at the counter. First to be tested is Laura Mercier Moisturizing Foundation...

Please do comment with any recommendations you would like to to see reviewed!

Textiles Exhibition

A quick note to say my sister is participating in the Contemporary Textile Practice Exhibition at UWIC. It should be an inspiring experience so please do pop along if you live in the Cardiff area!

Review: Philip Kingsley Body Building Volumising Shampoo

I've never been much of a fancy shampoo girl, mainly due to restrictive funds I am more often found at Boots exploiting their 2 for 3 offer on Herbal Essences or Aussie. Also, I was of the option that pricier hair products perhaps aren't that much better than the average...I say 'was of the opinion' as I was kindly given the new Philip Kingsley Body Building Shampoo and Conditioner to try.

It is designed for fine, limp or flyaway hair and mine is all of the above, so I was very curious to see if this renowned brand could do what it said on the tin. The short answer is YES! As I dried my hair it looked thicker around my shoulders. The texture was heavier, and it almost felt like each strand had been coated (I imagine this gives the volume boosting illusion). In addition to my sudden increase of hair, I found that it looked really glossy. I was truly amazed that a shampoo and conditioner has achieved great feats that no other styling product or volumising device has ever managed!

Five shampoos later and the effect is just the same. It costs £14.30 per bottle, but it works serious magic is definitely worth the cash. I will be re-purchasing when my supplies run dry.

Review: New Season Chanel Nail Polish Mimosa

Yellow nail polish is usually a little too bright for my tastes, but when my bessie Ellie BBM'd me with details of her new season Chanel purchase, I jealously begged her to bring the bottle along to our Friday night wine session.

Chanel Mimosa is a bright, canary yellow polish with a subtle and fine golden shimmer (which you can see in the picture above). The colour is beautiful in the bottle, but it doesn't translate quite as well to the nail; as with other Chanel polishes, the glitter and sparkle seems to disappear on the nail, making a seemingly superior shade very similar to other cheaper yellows.

In addition, the formula is an absolute nightmare to apply. You need to apply at least 4 very thin coats to get a strong colour. If there is too much polish on the brush, it simply doesn't dry. I have ended up with bumpy smudged nails to show for my impatience! From experience, yellow polishes are traditionally streaky on application, but it is a little insulting to have such trouble when paying £17.50 a bottle.





For all its faults, I am very much enjoying having bright lemon nails. It is the perfect complement to this season's colour blocking trend, and just begs to be worn with neon lips! A definite beauty must-try, but I recommend choosing a cheaper brand to get your yellow fix.

Advised [1:216]

Allah had already advised us (al-Baqarah, 216);

"... And so you hate a thing which is good for you, and may be you love a thing which is bad for you. And (remember) Allah knows (all that), but you do not know."

Untuk Dia

If you don't understand my silence. 

         You will not understand my words.

Khas untuk dua orang pelajar lelaki kelas 2arif/2011

Wish List: Shu Uemura UV Underbase Mousse

My dressing table is longing for Shu Uemura UV Underbase Mousse. This lightweight formula claims to even out skin tone, reduce redness and minimise the appearance of pores, as well as offering SPF30 sun protection. As soon as the sun starts winking, I make sure to apply SPF face cream, but so often the thick formulas of high SPF's leaves me looking even pastier that life (and believe me, I don't need help to look ghostly!). This lightweight mousse has a slight colour tint which would help a healthy glow, I'd probably wear it alone on park bound weekends.

This limited edition version comes in a beautiful bottle designed by Japanese artist Mika Ninagawa...I hope to get one before summer ends!

The Barry M Rainbow

My flatmates and I have pooled our nail polishes so we now have quite a collection that covers most colours. Our prevailing brand of choice is undoubtedly Barry M. I've dabbled in the Chanels, Essies, OPIs of the lacquer world, but always end up returning to this drugstore champion. The shades are beautiful, the formula stays chip-free for days, and most importantly they are really pocket friendly at £2.99. Next on my list is the '3 in 1 Nail Paint' that acts as a basecoat, top coat and nail hardener.

Does anyone have any other nail polish brand recommendations?

Na Phone ni Juga! HTC Desire S

Handphone baru abang.

HTC Desire-S

Comel gile duh phone nieh. Jealous ase

Na Na Na Na Na!!

Waaaa T_T

Bunga Yang Cantik Jarang Harum

Cantik tidak salah, tetapi salah menggunakan kecantikkan itulah yang salah. 

Kata orang, wanita yang cantik jarang berakhlak. Umpama bunga yang cantik, jarang yang wangi. 

Tetapi kalau cantik dan berakhlak pula, 

inilah yang hebat. Umpama cantiknya wanita solehah pada zaman nabi 

seperti Siti Aishah RA, Atikah binti Zaid dan lain-lain.

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