Monday, September 16, 2013

Fall Makeup Look #3/EOTD : Rust ,Copper, Bronze

As salaamu alaykum and hello again lovelies! :) Today I bring you another Fall make up look and EOTD.One of my favorite color combos that I like to wear in the Fall are rusty and bronze colors on my eyes. I think they are so pretty and perfect colors to wear for the Fall. Hope you like!

*Add eyeshadow Primer.Base*
Step 1. Add color #1 to your lid and bring it a little over your lid into the crease line.
Step 2 Add color # 2 to your crease.
Step 3. Take color #3 and apply to your outer v or outer corner of the eye.
Step 4. Apply any cream color  or white eyeshadow and apply it to your brow bone.
Step 4. Add black liquid eyeliner to your upper lash line.
Step 4. Take your favorite black mascara and apply to your upper and lower lashes.
Step 5.For the lower lash line, I used the color # 1.
Step6. Use color # 2 and apply it to your inner corner or inner tear duct.
Step 7. Add your favorite black eyeliner and apply it to your water line.
Done!

Products used:





Hope you liked my Fall makeup look and EOTD. Have a great day everyone!! ox

Maryam :)




I am not MIA Just Busy

As salaamu alaykum and hello my lovelies!!! I felt like it has been forever since I last did a blog spot. It has been a whole five days! I have been just so busy and I was out this weekend visiting family ,so I kind of  halted my blog posts. Also, I don't know if many of you know this but I am also a mother of  three and that alone can take up most of your time if not all of your time. I am pretty sure mommy bloggers out there can relate. There will be times when I won't post for a few days. It is called life and I do have priorities, but it doesn't mean I don't love you guys :) I do appreciate each and everyone of you. :)

 The good news is that I am back and I am already working on future blog posts and two very exciting reviews coming up. Currently, I have one eye look done on one eye as I type this and have to complete my makeup on my other eye lol I forgot my eyeliner in my bedroom and can't go in there because my baby is sleeping and well, I do not want to wake him. So, I will be walking around the house with half of my face made up lol until he wakes up. So stay tuned for Fall Makeup # 3/EOTD :) Hopefully I will have that up sometime today :)

   Until then my lovelies I will see you in my next blog spot. Just wanted to let you know that I am still here,still adore blogging and love all of you! :) Have a great day my lovelies!! :) oxo

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

What I Love About Fall

What I love About Fall

As salamu alaykum and hello lovelies. I thought I would do a quick post on What I love About The Fall. I thought I would show you in pictures. :)

     When it comes to Fall I am all about being cozy. If I could wear sweats all the time I would lol. It is just so comfy. Slippers or cozy socks is a must for the really chilly fall weather. My obsession during the Fall is hot chocolate. I just can never get enough. :) Also, I enjoy drinking tea during this time of year as well.When it comes to Fall scents, I really love the Bath and Body Works Leaves scent. I like my home smelling like the season if that makes sense lol. While the candles burn, I just love being on the couch with my children and have the blanket cover us all, snuggle close and read a story :)

    The best part about of the Fall is the changing of the leaves.I love to take walks through the falling leaves and admire all the beautiful colors of the trees. Occasionally, I like to jump in a pile of leaves with my kids. I am a kid at heart lol. Besides the changing of the leaves, I love the rainy Fall days.







Old Navy long sleeve shirt
oldnavy.gap.com




Banana Republic black shawl
bananarepublic.gap.com


Autumn home decor
bathandbodyworks.com


Happy Jackson tea cup
$12 - amara.com



JUST ONE YOU Blue NBG Owl Slipper NB
target.com



I hope you enjoyed my quick post on What I love About the Fall. See you in my next blog post! :) ox

What do you love about the Fall? Leave a comment below.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

My Daughter's First Haul :) :Strawberry Shortcake Beauty Set.


As salaamu aalykum and hello my lovelies! I few weeks ago my husband purchased a Strawberry Shortcake Beauty Set on Groupon. My daughter was so excited when it arrived in the mail. She also slept with her beauty set. lol I think she is becoming a mini me. No, I do not sleep with my makeup or beauty items lol, but I get so excited when I  purchase new makeup or a package comes in the mail. :) I saw it in her eyes when she applied her lip gloss. She loved it. Let's face it guys being a girl/woman is so much fun! Here is my daughter's first haul :)



The Strawberry Shortcake Beauty Set deal also included the lip balm which cost $9.99. The Strawberry Shortcake Beauty Set contains glitter Strawberry scented spray, body lotion, lipgloss, pink and purple glitter nail polish. The lip balm set comes in the flavors Raspberry,Strawberry,Blueberry,Bubble Gum, Cherry,and Green Apple. These smell wonderful as well. I think I will use some ;)





The body spray, body lotion and lipgloss smell wonderful. I love the packaging.




I love the packaging of the individual lip balms. So cute! These smell yummy.


There you have it my daughter's first haul. :) She loves her beauty set. She said, "It smells just like strawberries!" :) I must admit it really is a cute set . The best part was seeing her face light up as she started trying on her spray and lip gloss.

Thanks for stopping by and see you in my next blog post. ox



Friday, September 6, 2013

What's In My Purse?


As salaamu alaykum and hello my lovelies! :) Ok I know almost everyone does this.I actually enjoy reading these types of posts. I decided to jump on the bandwagon and do a What's In My Purse post as well. :) 

I purchased this bag at a local clothing store. The brand of the bag  is XOXO. I like the studs at the top and the crinkling in the middle of the purse. 



  • Coupon Folder-If you clip coupons this is good to have in your purse.This keeps your coupons organized and in one place. It is also small enough to fit in your purse. I purchased it at Target in the dollar section. I love that section. :)
  •  Pen- I always have a pen handy to jot things down.
  • Ipod Touch- Well you know where you can purchase this.lol 
  • My Pink Feax leather wallet. I bought it at a local clothing shop where I live. You can never go wrong with pink ;)
  • Victoria Secret Lotion in the scent Pure Seduction - I always have a fruity smelling lotion in my bag.This smells fantastic :)
  • My two Eos Lip Balms.-I always have to have something to moisturize my lips. You can't go in public with chapped lips. 
  • Orbit and Eclipse gum. You can never have too much gum in your purse. I prefer the minty gums.
  • Scented oil-My hubby bought this for me. Sometimes I prefer oils over perfumes. I think oils last longer.
  • My phone- Can't leave home without it.
  • Nyx Matte Foundation Powder in Medium- This powder foundation keeps my face looking like a grease ball and has decent coverage :)
  • A beautiful hijab pin my hubby got for me. I always have to have extra pins around just in case a hijab(head scarve) malfunction occurs :)
  • Elmo baby rattle-You may be thinking what am I doing with a baby rattle? Welp when your a mother,you have random things from your children in your purse lol.
  • Nivea hand cream-I love this stuff. Really makes my hands feel moisturized and soft.
  • My small gold makeup bag from Coastal Scents.I usually carry a bigger one ,but I wanted to keep my purse feeling light.
   Well I hope you enjoyed my What's In My Purse blog post.Have a great weekend everyone! See you in next time Ox




Wednesday, September 4, 2013

First Impression: Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Anti Stress Mask(Dead Sea Minerals)



     As salaamu alaykum and hello lovelies  I hope everyone is doing great. :) A few weeks ago I purchased the Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Anti-Stress Mask Dead Sea Minerals. I read many great reviews on it and decided to purchase it.

 The Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Anti-Stress Mask Dead Sea Minerals retails at about $3.99(6 fl.oz).  This facial mask is supposed to absorb excess oil,clarify your skin and clean out your pores. In addition,it contains dead sea minerals that are important in replenishing your skin to keep it healthy. This product also contains Lavender and Bergamot which promotes relaxing  aromatherapy. Ideal for all skin types.




Photos



                                                           


                                                                      Pros:
                                                                  Affordable
                                                                 Invigorating
                                                                Clean Feeling
                                                                     Smell

                 
                                                                    Cons:
                                                                  Irritation 
                                                               Drys out skin

The facial mask immediately irritated my hand and this is exactly how my cheeks looked.




     I tried on this product in the morning for the first time. The product texture is very thick which I like and has a pleasant smell.It applies nicely and is very invigorating. The facial mask is so invigorating it felt like my face was shoved in snow lol. My face felt really cold. When the mask started to dry, it felt a bit itchy. I assume it was because the mask was drying up on my face. After the mask completely dried on my face, I rinsed it off with warm water. Soon after I noticed my face looking clean. Then when my face completely dried up, I also noticed it irritated my cheeks and they turned red.I was surprised because it claims the mask is for all skin types. I guess it is not ideal for mine. My cheeks looked as if I was sun burned. This means that the product was to harsh on my skin. I have sensitive skin by the way. According to the product's description, it absorbs excess oils. It did a great job doing that. However, it left my face feeling dry, so I applied a moisturizer.

     Over all, I do not hate this product, but I do not love it. It is ok. I really do not like the fact that it irritated my cheeks and the irritation lasted for about 30 minutes. After about 30 minutes, I applied moisturizer and the irritation went away. What I liked most about the product is how invigorating it is. If you ever need a pick me up this is the product for you. Ditch your morning coffee and just apply this facial mask and it will wake you right up. :) I will give this product a few more chances. If it keeps irritating my cheeks I will have to give it to someone. I do not recommend this product if you have sensitive skin or rosacea.

  Hope you enjoyed my first impression on the Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Anti-Stress Mask Dead Sea Minerals .

      Do you own this product?  If so, what was your first impression?  How did it improve your skin in the long run?   What are your recommendations for a facial mask?  Leave a comment Below.

   Have a great day lovelies and see you in my next blog post. :) ox



   

Monday, September 2, 2013

My Top Five Fall Lipsticks



As salaamu alaykum and hello lovelies. Wow it is already September! Where has the Summer gone? I am going to miss Summer, but one of my favorite seasons is the Fall. I am looking forward to the cooler weather,the changing color of the leaves, and pumpkin scent candles. 
     
     With Fall comes change and also a change in lipstick colors. Today I will be posting My Top Five Fall Lipsticks. I didn't purchase any new Fall lipsticks because I haven't had the chance, but when I do, I will definitely show them to you guys :). Until then, I figured I show you the ones that I already own.


When I think of Fall I think of red,purple, burgundy,maroon and brown lipsticks colors. Yes, I still think brown is a nice lip color :).




Swatches






Here are My Top Five Fall Lipsticks



#1
Maybelline Color Sensational($5.50)- Plum Paradise- is a beautiful Plum Red color. I have to admit I really forgot about this lipstick and happy that I rediscovered it again. If you are looking for a color and can't decide if you want plum or red, then this color is the perfect plumy red color. 


#2
RevlonColor Burst Lip Butter Fig Jam($6.48)- Do not let the dark color alarm you. When you try it on it applies as a beautiful sheer brownish wine color. I love it. It is a unique color and I think it is perfect color to wear for the fall.



#3
Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in 09($4.97)- Is a berry red color. The color red is a classic color you can wear anytime of the year. I like to wear this color the most in the fall and is the perfect pop of color to wear that won't look loud for this time of year. 


#4
Nyx Round Lipstick- Medusa($3.99)- Is a deep purple color. I must admit when you first apply it, it is a bit dark.So what I like to do is just blot my lips with tissue and it changes to a more softer plum color which is gorgeous. Another hidden gem that I rediscovered.
                                                                 


                                                                    #5

Nyx Round Lip Stick- Summer Love($3.99)-Is a Mauvey purple color. If you are not into deep purple colors this is a nice alternative. This is a more softer toned purple and nice to wear on days when you do not want to wear too much color.

These lipstick colors are still available to purchase.You can find these lipsticks at nyxcosmetics.com,Ulta,Target,Walmart and your local drugstore.

There you have it lovelies. My Top Five Fall Lipsticks. During the Fall, I am going to be wearing more purple and burgundy colors. I think those are this year's fall colors to own. I hope you enjoyed my blog post.

What are your favorite fall lipstick colors? What is your favorite lipstick out of my top five? Leave a comment below.

See you in my next blog post. ox