Beauty from Within

Hello Hello

As much as i love being all girly girly with tons of make up and lovely perfumes and all those other pretty smellies and knick knacks i have to admit that beauty comes in from with in.. and it Always matters how you are feeling...

you have to feel your best to look your best and if you truly are happy on the in side it shows all over that face and if you are not... no amount of make up can make you shine or look stunning...

so... get to know your self! find out what brings that smile on your face.. find out what exactly makes you happy and feel your best!! it could be a nice beautiful sky, great weather, someone at your local shop wishing you a great day.. and of course the greater things in life like a relationship, your family and friends. it could be a song which makes you hop around like a bunny or just looking around your self and being thankful for the little things..

take some time and look around for all the wonderful things you have! be thank full for the fact that you could always be worse off then you may think you are.. i KNOW!! Its sounds very obvious but trust me we all forget and just start living in a rut and start feeling not so great from time to time.. and it effects how we look and feel!

so wake up and smell the roses.. they truly are as beautiful as all of you are

love and be loved!!

 a very happy and grateful Serena who looks pretty good today (if you know what i mean) ;) !! xx

loving much 2 ( current favorites)

Hello Hello and Happy November

i can't believe how this year has nearly come to an end, time is just racing by and i have no idea where it is headed.

i quite liked the concept of a "loving much" post.. reminds me of the monthly fav type posts and thought id do a follow up, hence this one =) ... in addition i have been all over the place lately as i have been really busy with final year, project submissions etc.. its a drag trust me and i can't wait for it to be over and more importantly feel Normal again..

so in the mitts of my insanity i have been loving a few things lately



 Chanel PURETE` MAT - i recently had run out of my compact face powder and had been wanting to get the Chanel one so i finally gave in and got it and i can't tell you how much i love it, it is totally worth the price and a chic to carry around in your handbag doesn't bite anyone =P .. its a special treat every time i reach out for it.. i got it 20 Sable Mat and it goes really well with my skin tone, apply's beautifully and looks really natural..

 MAC 187 - i have had this brush for quite some time now but barely ever turned to it until recently i randomly decided to see how it would work with liquid foundation.. and i must admit i actually love using it as a foundation brush and am so pleased with the results.. i just prime my face first, dab on dots of foundation directly to my face with my fingers and then "push" the foundation in with the 187 and then using circler motion buff it in.. it actually makes foundation application quicker and blends it in seamlessly  with hardly much effort..

COLD PLAY! COLD PLAY ! COLD PLAY - enough said!!

 Sephoras Universal Atomizer - i have been wanting an atomizer for so long, and i have had my eye on the travelo for ages now, i just love the idea and the design and think its a must have for every girl out there... but sadly i have i still have not managed to get my hands on the trendy travelo's AS YET.. so i just got the sephora atomizer and it does the job just great and i love being able to carry a lil mini of my perfume in my bag and spritzing the day away...

 Sleep.. ha ha trust me so say that but seriously its about the only time i can put my mind and my thoughts to rest.. sleep has become ME time and i absolutely love it and wish i could just totally laze around and sleep for hours on end

 dark cloudy rainy skies - the weather these days in KL, Malaysia (for those of u wondering where i am) is absolutely stunning and so unpredictable!! one minute its all sunny and the next bolts of thunder and magical breezes blowing chills down your spine.. very romantic and the closest i can get to winter right now

JAFFA CAKES!! YUMM YUMM YUMM 

well thats about it for now.. i have gotten some stuff from Clinique and other random make up finds which i will be reviewing soon so keep posted!!
till then =)

Serena! xx

CoCo Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre

So my makeup draws have been accompanied by two new and very special guests from the fall 2011 Chanel MakeUp range. 


And they are the new Illusion D’Ombre whipped gel eye shadows. This is really art in a pot. The collection has 6 shades, all have the shimmery/ jewels effect, in capturing the tones and shines of chunky metallic jewels. This collection is divine and zoo beautiful, it really is a treat to the eyes and is absolutely breath taking.


This is the first one i have, its this really nice antique gold color, its great as an all over shade or for us applying on the brow bone or even rubbing some over your cheekbones as a highlight. Its one the most versatile colors in the range and something you really can play around with.

Illusion d’Ombre in Epatant

The second one i have is this lovely deep and rich shade of black which has silvery shimmers in it, it is so dramatic and chic, so chanel really. It is great of a really glam smokey eye and wait till you guys hear this.... you can use this as an eye liner =) =) so start of the gold, mix some of the black in the crease, which mixed together gives you a whole new shade and then line with the black. soo sultry! 

The best part is that these little magical pots come with these super cute little brushes, which have a dual application, so you can use the brush for eye shadow and the tilted side for eye liner. The eye liner application is so great with the brush that comes with it that i actually use this brush now with my other gel eyeliners. 

i really can't go on more about these shadows you all must run and check them out for your selves and the rest of the other range also is just to die for, beautiful lip colors, some great nail shades, the have a quad palette too. i my self can't wait to get some more stuff from this range and its made fall a lot more fun and glam! 

Whats your favorite product from this range ?

p.s let me know if you guys want color swaps and pics, il post them up =)

Beauty & Hair Tips

1.Sharpening eyeliner and lipliner pencils without breaking them

    

    Put your pencils in the freezer for about a minute before sharpening, this will stop them from breaking or snapping when sharpened. 

2.An eye shadow base that keeps its promise

   Use your regular foundation and dab as much as needed all over your eye lids, sweep across some lose or pressed face powder to set it and keep the oil out.

3.Setting foundation 

    Give a five minutes gap after putting on your moisturizer  and applying your foundation, doing this helps create a better canvas to build on.

4.Guarding freshly pedicured toes

    

   Remember to either visit the saloon in your flip-flops or carry a pair with you to come back in.

5.Inexpensive eye wrinkle prevention

    wipe a good layer of vaseline around your eyes before bed time. 

6.Naturally white teeth 

   

    Brush your teeth with bicarbonate of soda every few days, this helps remove tea, coffee and red wine stains. 

7.Taming static and fly away hair

   

    Spray your hairbrush with hairspray before brushing 

 8.Removing hair dye from skin 

    Hairspray or nail polish remover zaps it all away. Be careful off getting any in your eyes.


Hope you guys enjoyed this post and found something in for you. 
I would also love to hear about your tried and tested never failed tips...=) 

Body Tips

1.ByeBye cellulite 

    

    Brush your body with a dry body brush in  upward strokes, exfoliate in the shower and moisturize right after you get out.

2.Preventing stretch marks

    Message your self with extra virgin olive oil every few days.

3.Soft feet 

   Slather your feet with moisturizer and throw on a pair of socks every night when you sleep, you will wake up tooo the softest feet ever.

4.Shaving rash no more

   Saving legs or arms when you are cold will make you get goose bumps and will damage the skin when you shave on it, resulting in being itchy and broken later. Be warm when you shave and always moisturize after.

5.Soften those dry hands

   

   Rub on some almond oil all over your hands and nails before bed time and after contact with water containing detergent, it softens your hands and prevents nails from splitting and cracking.

6.Stop those knees and elbows from aging before you do

   Exfoliate knees and elbows with a mixture of salt and olive oil, moisturize after.

7.Thighs rubbing and chafing when wearing a skirt or dress in hot weather

   

  Rub on some good old baby power all over your thighs.

Loving Much

Hey Everyone,

I am just sitting around, sipping on latte and killing time till my next class so thought of giving a run down on the stuff i am loving right now like really loving =)

To start with.... Iced Latte's and cappuccino's are my weakness these days.. just can't get enough of them. Don't think il ever get over them.

A much loved tunes for this fall is "like a jagger" by Maroon 5 , i have always loved Maroon 5 and think they are just a killer band, i actually went to see them some months back, so listening to them takes me back to there and it feels good.

Something i am trying to come around is working out, not entirely there as yet, but what i have started doing is walking to the train station after classes and i am really enjoying it.. nice Me time, gives me time to think and contemplate..

Another much loved beverage these days is "black tea" without milk... just with a dash of sugar or honey.. super healthy and a great antioxidant....

Ok so on the fun stuff now...

Bourjois-Healty mix foundation - I have been dying to get my hands on this stuff since forever but unfortunately there isn't a Bourjois counter out here in KL.. so over the summer my fiancé and I went over to Singapore and I found it there and straight away bought two. And since then i have been absolutely loving this foundation, it has the creamiest texture, zoo lightweight and just the right amount off coverage, and the best part is that it smells amazing! really fruity and yum..

Its really long lasting, dewy finish and blends in really well, you could properly slobber this on with your eyes closed! Sooo if you get the chance and are looking for a great foundation at a decent price! try this one out.. its amazing!!

Available at most "Boots" outlets! and under the makeup section at department stores.

Next up is the Dior Shimmer powder highlighter - I just looove this stuff, this has to be my favorite highlighting product ever. It gives the most subtle glow ever and isn't full of sparkles and chunks of glitter. just a very pearly, shimmery dewy sheen finish.

I would really recommend this product because its really worth it and it works great as an eye shadow too =)

Thats all for now =) xx

One Word taggy

Questions with one-word answers

Where's your cell phone: Bedroom 
Your hair: Bun
Favorite food: Spicy 
Dream last night: None
Favorite drink: Coffee 
What room are you in: Living 
Hobby: Makeup 
Fear: Drowning 
Where were you last night: Home
Something that you aren't: Fake
Muffins: Yummy
Wish list item: Pet
Where did you grow up: Pakistan 
What are you wearing: pyjamas
Your pets: None
Friends: Away
Something you're not wearing: socks
Favorite store: hmmmmm
Favorite color: Blue
Last time you laughed: Today
Your best friend: Mummy
Best place you go to over and over: New york
Person who emails you regularly: Astrologers.com 

Favourite place to eat: too many