7 Days of MM Makeup - Day 2 : MM Makeup Lip varnish Review & Swatches

Its day 2 of the MM Makeup series I started yesterday and I am patting my back for keeping up with the promise that I will post the whole week ( Given the previous record , I am pretty bad at it ). So its terrible Tuesday isn't it ?No worries on a bad day there is always a lipstick ! Yup, wear your favorite one and flaunt away the day.
Today, under the spot light is MM Makeup Lip varnish which is actually the name of their glossy lipstick range. So lets get on to it

MM Makeup Lip Varnish:

Available in Matte and shimmer shades, this smoothing lip color provides opulence with light-weight luxurious color. Infused with Shea Butter and Vitamin E

Who is this for?

For the women who love luxurious colors in creamy textures.

My Experience:

The Masarrat Misbah Lip Varnish comes in a rectangular tube with a matte black finish and the MM Logo printed over it . Honestly, I absolutely love the finish of this makeup line . Its Black and its Matte , the perfect combination, super chic and classy ! The lipstick secures nicely but , with the passage if time , I feel the cap loosening up a bit, not that it has started to come off on its own but still its looser than the one I recently got .

Coming to the formula , I think they have aptly named it as Lip Varnish ,because the formula is very creamy and glides on perfectly . I love how buttery these are and there is no tugging of the lips . The color comes off sheer at first but can be built up .The finish is glossy which can be tonned down considerably by blotting with tissue paper. These lipsticks are super moisturizing ,so you don't need to wear lip balm under them or even worry if you haven't exfoliated your lips. This makes them my go to choice for the winters because my lips tend to dry a lot . so wearing the MM Lip varnish doubles up as a lip balm for me in winters. One thing that you will notice as soon as you open the cap is the strong fragrance of these lipsticks . These smell like vanilla , yes no exaggeration here . Though the fragrance fades away with time (or may be you get habituated to it ) , I am not much of a fan such fragrant cosmetics. The staying power of these lipsticks is 3-4 hours at max without eating and drinking which I think is fair enough given the formula . The glossy lipsticks no matter what brand they are tend to be of lesser staying power as compared to their  matte counter parts. The longevity however decreases with eating and drinking ( and excessive talking in my case ) . The two shades that I own are very light , almost nude. I have a feeling that the brighter ones from the same range might have a longer staying power
These come in 10 different shades which range from nudes to bright reds. I own only two out of them which I am going to talk about very briefly below

Uptown Girl:

A warm tonned down peach which appears somewhat neon-ish on me (or I just feel so ). Wear time : 3-4 hours . Super moisturizing . Best to be worn in winters.

Cafe Tient:

A neutral brown/nude that turns out to be my MLBB shade . Wear time 3-4 hours . super moisturizing . Love to wear it everyday ,everywhere.

Swatches:

Thumbs up for :

• Halal makeup ( Carmine/parabens free, cruelty free)
• Easily available.
• Reasonable price tag.
• Moisturizing
• Do not accentuate dryness
• Do not settle in fine lines
• Fade evenly 
• Comes labelled with names 

Thumbs down for :

• Only 10 shades available 
• you do not like glossy finish
• Fragrance might be over whelming
• Short staying time 

My Rating:

I would give them a 4/5 . I absolutely love them ,only if they hadn't this strong fragrance I would be writing odes of love for these ! 

Price and Availability:

The MM Makeup Lip Varnish retails for PKR 750/- . These are available at MM Makeup Counters set at all major shopping malls through our the country . Also available at all Depilex branches nationwide. You can also order them online from MM Makeup Website or any major online shopping portal such as Daraz , Just4girls  &Reforma .

Have you tried the MM Makeup lip varnishes as yet or you are not a fan of glossy finish ? What do you think of this new series on the blog ? Do share your views and suggestion in the comments below !

Stay Blessed
Sherry K
xoxo

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7 Days of MM Makeup - Day 1 : MM Makeup Liquid Lipsticks Review

Kicking of the week with first ever post of 7 days of MM Makeup series ! YAYYY I am soooo excited to do this. Last week when I announced this on the social media , the response I got was Ah-Maaa-ziinggg , no seriously I mean it ! I got so many messages and suggestions for the reviews .Some people even suggested doing complete looks using only MM Makeup ,which isn't possible since I don't own their eye products as yet but I am sorting the matter out ( basically sorting my life -_-) so soon will be uploading the looks as well.
Lets keep this babbling at limits and get on to the review . I think by now there is absolutely no need of introducing you guys to the brand , because in just one year ( Yes an year has been passed ! ) Masarrat Misbah Makeup has made its mark among many leading brands. I have seen many people recommending and preferring MM Makeup over many High end brands. In case you still don't know about it ,here is an introductory post to the Makeup line that I am linking ( Read: HERE)
so, coming back to the review .I am starting it off with the Liquid Lipsticks since they are all the rage these days . I personally love liquid lipsticks and have horded quite a few and I have them all . So lets get on to it !

MM Makeup Liquid Lipsticks

Get the best of both worlds with this long lasting liquid lip color. It offers a rich, creamy opaque sensation and gives you color that last from work to fun.

Who is this for?
For the modern day women who love going matte and know how to carry it

My Experience:

MM  Makeup Liquid Lipstick 

The MM Makeup Liquid Lipsticks come in a basic twist up packaging with the logo printed on the applicator . The finish of the packaging is superb and I absolutely love the matte finishing . The clear bottle makes it easier to see the actual color of the product . The standard doe foot applicator is super soft and takes just the right amount of product that is enough for one application of a thin layer ( which is all you need !) . I really love how each and every product is named in the makeup line. I don't know about you , but it makes me feel more connected to my makeup, like I can refer to the product Oh I am wearing XYZ today rather than saying I am wearing 210 ,297 or 502 today , looks more like a phone number rather than a makeup product. Anyway , The Liquid lipsticks are o exception and are nicely labelled both at the cardboard packaging and the bottom of the tube.
The MM Liquid Lipsticks come in four variants 

• Phenomenal Red : A  warm Red that leans towards coral 
• Magento : A bright Pink with blue undertones 
• Fuchsia Rouge : A toned down mauve 
• Valencia : A super Bright , Neon peach pink sort of color . ( sorry for the description but the color is so unique )

MM  Makeup Liquid Lipstick 

I own Phenomenal Red and Fuchsia Rouge but worry not , I have used all four of them :D (Bloggers Perks ). The MM liquid lipsticks are super pigmented that it only needs a thin layer to cover your lips nicely. I havn't noticed any sort of fragrance in the liquid lipsticks as yet. I like the consistency of the product as its not very runny or very thick like many liquid lipsticks . Its just the right amount of Liquid that spreads evenly and doesn't apply patchy . once completely dry, these stay on for a good 7-8 hours ( without eating and drinking ) and longevity varied according to type of food are you taking ( oilier the food, less the staying time ). One thing that puts me off these is the super dry feel they give one the lips when they set .

MM  Makeup Liquid Lipstick - Phenomenal Red

MM  Makeup Liquid Lipstick - Fuchsia Rouge 

 These liquid lipstick dry to a super matte finish . If you guys have been using color pop liquid lipsticks first batch, you know what I mean . Being this dry affects the staying power of these gorgeous colors as they tend to crumble from the center with time and also set in the fine lines of the lips . also being so dry , they accentuate the dry lips . Here I would say , Phenomenal red is a lot more creamier than Fuchsia Rouge which on the other hand is very dry . So I guess the formula varies a little from color to color . I have used magento and it feels super comfortable on the lips .

Overall, I think these are pretty much amazing for the price ta they come in .Being a local brand the quality , quantity and the feel of the product is luxurious. The need of a small amount of product would make them last for a very long time .

Application Tips:

• Always scrub your lips and moisturize your lips before application of any liquid lipstick 
• Apply a very thin layer of the product on the lips , layering up causes more creasing .
• Use a lipstick brush to line the lips first and then apply with the applicator ,this will give a fine finish
• Never smack the lips while the lipstick is drying, you will get patchy finish.

Swatches : 

MM  Makeup Liquid Lipstick - Swatches ( L: Fuchsia Rouge R: Phenomenal Red)

MM  Makeup Liquid Lipstick - Fuchsia Rouge

MM  Makeup Liquid Lipstick - Phenomenal Red

Thumbs Up for:

• Affordable Price
• Great quality
• Easy availability
• No Fragrance 
• Halal makeup ( No Parabens / Carmine, Cruelty Free)
• Super pigmented 
• Long lasting 

Thumbs down for:

• You feel the formula is too dry 
• Limited shade range

My Rating : 

I would give these liquid lipsticks a 3/5. Just a little bit of tweaking the formula and these could be some bad ass liquid lipsticks ! 

Price and Availability:

MM Makeup Liquid lipsticks are priced at Pkr 1100/- and available nationwide at Depilex Branches . Also available at MM Makeup counters set up at all major super stores . To order online you can visit Masarrat Misbah Makeup WEBSITE or you can order from any major online portal such as Daraz.pk

And Its a wrap for our Day 1. Have you tried the Masarrat makeup Liquid lipsticks yet?If so which is your favorite ? Do leave comments below about any thing you feel like asking or even just sharing how you like the concept of 7 days of MM Makeup  .

Stay Blessed
Sherry K
xoxo

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February Favourites !!

After more than a year of blogging, I have finally realized that I need to do a monthly favorites post too! So here it is my first ever Favorites post featuring all my favorites of the past month. The list was quite long as I usually fall in love with most of my purchases but these few items have made it to the TOP 6 of the list (Some of these items have already been reviewed, you can check by clicking on the header.)Enough blabbering and lets jump to the products.

1.  Maybelline Colossal Kajal 12 hr Formula–Extra Black:

I.Cant.Live.Without.IT.PERIOD . You heard it right, that being said it’s my absolute favorite this month and has been for many before. True to its claims of being EXTRA BLACK and long lasting formula, it definitely takes up the top position in my list!

  

2.       Dove Straight &silky Conditioner :

I am that sort of person who can’t get oil out of her hair right like EVER. That takes a toll on my hair and makes it dry. After trying many, I have finally settled for Dove Straight & silky Conditioner because it makes my hair shiny and supple. Can’t stop myself from touching my hair again & again

3.       Essence Long lasting Lipstick –Coral Calling

I picked this up randomly during a trip to essence counter and left it in my drawer for a long time but when I finally gave it a go, it became a staple for me. The color is beautiful, keeps my lips hydrated and fades with an even tint to my lips. The long lasting part is a bit over rated though

4.       Color Studio Pro Blush-Pixie Pink

I actually wanted to have CSP blush in Audacious Orange .Since it was sold out almost everywhere; I gave a chance to this baby and fell in love instantly. The blush is butter smooth, applies evenly, minimal fall out, a massive pan and smooth application. Absolute favorite this month!

5.       St.Ives Apricot Scrub for Sensitive skin

Twice a month a gentle scrubbing with this and my skin is all fresh and smooth!! Being a sensitive (read: apprehensive) skin person, I never had the nerve to get a scrub or d regular exfoliation. After reading many reviews, I decided to try this out and it hasn’t failed me yet!

6.       Ponds white beauty BB+ Cream:

We all have that one product that we keep on buying again and again and again, and if we try to get anything else in place of that, we regret and go back to buying that thing again (hope this makes sense) .Well this is THE product I keep on buying again & again and even have 2 backups in my drawer in case they decide to take it off the shelf!! Being NOT a foundation person, Ponds BB+ Cream has been my life saver for day and night wear, gives that smooth radiant complexion that doesn’t look caked up at all be it winter or summers.

 These are my favorites for the month of February .What have you been loving ?     

p.s :If you like a detailed review of any of the above products do let me know in the comment box below ! 

Stay Blessed 

Sherry K 

xoxo

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Beginner's Diary - Vol 2 (Getting To Know Yourself)

Dear Diary !! Oh how much I have missed you !! How long it has been since I pour my heart out to you ?? Well everything aside I am so glad to be talking to you again ,Oh yes I am . Well over the time I was away ,I was actually up to something. I was just Google-ing  searching for stuff. Yes you got me , about makeup but its such a basic thing ,I can't go further without it ! I was searching what? Well about my skin :) Yup you got that right buddy and I am going to share every thing today with you .I stood in front of mirror for hours (no I am not self obsessed :-| I had had to do it )   and if you do it ,actually I encourage you to do it ,you'll know your self much much better and that my dear, will reflect in the makeup you do and cosmetics you buy . You as me How? Well knowing your self, your skin, your tone, your requirements will help you pick the right product ! So buckle up and listen everything veeeeeeeeeerrry carefully ,I ain't gonna repeat !

What's my skin type :
I am Oily/Combination type . How did I get to know that you ask ? Well simple as that ,wear no makeup and observe your skin . How is it ? well mine turns out to be pretty much oily on the T-zone ( Forehead & Nose) and a little on the chin .Which turns out to be pretty dry on the cheeks (if washed with soap or anything harsh) so I got to know I have oily/combination skin. Dry skin ? well if you dont have oiliness then you have either normal or dry skin . Well normal skin lies between dry skin if that makes sense :-/

What's My Skin Tone:
Knowing skin tone is pretty tricky I tell you. What I learnt I applied on me . This is what you have to do

• Stand infront of your bathroom mirror(preferably bathroom should be white with good lighting).Wrap up your self with a white towel so that your neck and shoulders stay bare. Wrap up your hair and look straight ahead at yourself (contemplate and compliment your beauty for a while :D) . Now what shade do you see in you skin? If you see a greenish/yellowish hue you are WARM toned and if you seem like blue/pink skined you are COOL toned

• A quick way to do this is just look at the veins on the inner side of your wrist . If they appear GREEN,you are WARM toned and if they appear BLUE you have COOL skin tone

so this comes down to this

-----> Green/Yellow = WARM TONE

-----> Blue/Pink   = COOL TONE 

then there is further subdivision whether you are pink pr olive and stuff ... well lets make it easy again

Sub Tones : 

Warm - Olive/ Yellow

Cool - Pink/ Golden

this depends on how good are you at discerning the colors . Mostly Asian skin tones are warm and olive but I said MOSTLY . you can be COOL and Asian at the same time so no worries okay ?

Now , here comes a confession ! I have been using wrong foundation shade all my life :( YES !! I am warm toned with a tint of yellow and I was using natural Ivory all this time which is actually for COOL skin tone. No wonder I look so ashen and ghastly pale in all those picture which I tend to blame on the  camera flash up till now !! This happens when you don;t know your skin tone and go get a foundation for your self ! I repeat again KNOW YOUR SELF !! This will help you buy wisely and you won't have regrets afterwards.

Now skin type and skin tone done , lets get to face shape ! Here are a few pictures that I found that would help you knowing your face shape

Face Shapes

Now how this turns out to be helpful ? Well the thing is every face shape has its own perks. You need to do everything a tad bit different with each face shape like where to apply blush and how to contour , where to highlight to get that lift you always wanted .Here is a picture to give you an idea. I'll discuss it later on when we'll talk about doing makeup like the basic stuff not something pro or anything.

Blush,Bronzer & Highlighter-According to face shape

 So, my dearest of ,keeper of my secrets I have spilled everything I learnt . I hope you get to know things before you go on cosmetic hunt and return all victorious, because I have learned it the hard way . 

Time to go sweets , need to do stuff ,need to arrange stuff , need to write stuff, and need to stuff stuff :D .

P.s Billu (my cat 1 of the 4 ) Says Hi to you ! He even signed the page so that  you might not think he doesn't love you. BTW sometimes he gets all that cry baby and doesn't let me write to you. I am working on it , Making him a real MAN  CAT ! 

Till next time buddy !

Regards 

Sherry K. & Billu 

xoxo & Meows 

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Moods Photography | Photographer's Review

Hello everyone! I hope you guys are doing well and enjoying your fasts especially the dishes in aftar time.Well to be honest I very much enjoy Ramzan , where you can stay home all day and have fun with your siblings :) But not to forget I have a blog to write and what is more fun then having a blog series where you have to explore new art and artists of Pakistan ( I seriously love facebook for this) . This week I Bring you Moods Photography .Lets have a look at their work and then the details :)

About Moods Photography:

Behind the lens person – a short intro. Abdul Moeed, just an individual like everyone else, talking about photography, I would say self-taught, Zodiac – Virgo.

Style I follow: I do whatever my heart says me to do, it’s just an idea or a concept, which people can relate somehow.

Fancy lenses, expensive equipment, I don’t believe in this, what makes you a good photographer is the artist within you.

Moods Photography is all about moments, happiness, memories to be remember. A creative way of seeing and capturing photographs.

Services we provide: Weddings, Casual Shoots, Outdoor Sessions, Fashion Assignments, Fine art portraits, Cinematic Videography.

We currently have more than 7-8 different packages ( casual shoots to complete wedding ) starting from as low as 10,000 to 200,000.

Coverage: We were covering islamabad/rawalpindi only but then we got some shoots for different cities from Pakistan. So yeah mostly covering major cities of Pakistan now.

So, This was all about moods photography from behind the lens genius Abdul Moeed. Apart from the basic intro and info he has provided, let me share my thoughts about his work as well. I have personally seen his work and guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrllll what talent this guy has . To be honest I am really really impressed! Well the most pictures I have put up are from his facebook page ,and have kind of effects thrown all over (that look too good) But the pictures he provides to his clients are totally original and with life like colors. So don't think you'll get all bokeh-ed and sepia pictures that your Nani and Dadi won't like :D. I wish there were wedding teasers on his page because those are so so beautiful ,just like a fairy tale come true . Its just perfect in every way . You have someone having an event and looking for a good and reasonable photographer, go ahead and give this guy a go . I promise you won't regret it even for a sec !!

To Contact Moods Photography :

Phone 0345 5454189

Email moods_92@hotmail.com

Website http://youpic.com/user/theRealMoods

Facebook Moods Photography

**Disclaimer: None of the pictures in this post belong to me .All pictures and information has been used with the permission of Moods Photography. This post in not sponsored by any group/person/company. All opinions presented in this post are truly my own.

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Sanaa Khan Photography - Photographer's review

Ramazan Mubarik to all my Muslim brothers and sisters around the globe ! Busy much aren't we all? Well I have been busy ,doing stuff mainly keeping myself from getting dehydrated and planning a good diet so that my weight doesn't go on a loose :P (perks of one trying to loose weight all year long  :D). I have been away from the blog for few days not being able to adjust in new routine. But now its all sorted out so lets start blogging ( & you guys reading)

Its Photographer's  review time !! Well woman entrepreneurship has been going up these days MashAllah. Women being independent and working in every field of life has brought a drastic change in the total outlook of every field . Photography being considered a male profession once is now also being taken by women (young girls mostly ) and they are in no way behind men , in fact some are so good you'll forget all others !

Today I have Sanaa Khan Photography as the review post. As usual pictures first , details later !

Weddings:

Birthdays:

Events:

About Sanaa Khan Photography:

"We're based in Islamabad but provide services all across Pakistan. We'll be expanding internationally as well by 2015 in'sha ALLAH.Our main strength is wedding photography but we cover events such as, corporate parties, birthday functions, award ceremonies, inauguration, exhibitions.

The charges vary from: 15,000 to 100,000"

Being on facebook almost 24/7 has its own perks. I have found so many talented photographers in Pakistan who are doing amazing jobs. Sanaa Khan Photography is new name in the field yet very very talented. Each of the shot is very well balanced and colors are so vibrant that one enjoys the watching pictures (of strangers :P) and that's the point the pictures are MESMERIZING ! . Moreover the price range is super amazing ,a total thumbs up. Another plus is coverage all over PAKISTAN ....good news for everyone (especially me :D) .You or anyone you know is getting married/having a birthdays party/ Corporate Event/ College event ,should definitely check out her work .

To Contact Sanaa Khan Photography( For Booking &Packages):

Phone:0333-5527021/03225555396 Email: sanaa.khan@live.com

Facebook:Sanaa Khan Photography

**Disclaimer: None of the pictures in this post belong to me .All pictures and information has been used with the permission of Sanaa Khan Photography. This post in not sponsored by any group/person/company. All opinions presented in this post are truly my own.

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