Burberry weekend perfume

A classy perfume for women/Burberry Weekend for women review

November 30, 2014 Maya 2 Comments




I am going to review Burberry Weekend for women today.House of Burberry has produced some fabulous fragrance over the years, the best thing about Burberry is the longevity.In my personal experience, Burberry fragrances stay on for a very long time and each fragrance has its own character. My favorites from this house are ,Burberry London, Buberry Brit sheer & off course Burberry Body. They just launched My Burberry this September, which I have not tested yet.
Ok, back to Weekend,I bought this fragrance last year and I love this golden little bottle, looks really pretty on the vanity.
A sheer fragrance with top notes of tangerine, tree sap and Reseda plant,
heart notes are made of wild rose,peach blossom,Iris and hyacinth & nectarine.
Base notes are cedar wood & sandalwood according to Burberry official site.
My thoughts:
Ok bottle looks very pretty with the golden juice inside.It comes under the category of floral fragrances.Weekend is very floral & fresh. I try to wear this but something in this perfume is just not letting me do so.I am keeping the bottle till I can finally wear it. Its really sharp & crisp to the extent I cannot bear it. Burberry Weekend is such a lovely creation & definitely smells very expensive. I got compliments on Weekend even from a perfume snob. Its just that I cannot handle this potent potion.
In my opinion it should be used with a very light hand, and it can last for ages because a little goes a long way.One more thing, If I spray it on clothes and leave for some hours, it becomes a little soft & wearable. Never over spray this & never spray on your skin, on clothes it smells much nicer.
Its suitable for mature women, can be worn in summer but not on very hot days & spring time. Overall its fruity sweet ,very floral , powdery, & sophisticated fragrance. 8/10 from me. 
Its a pity I can' t wear it but Its a very solid fragrance with a lot of character.
Thanks for reading.bye bye!!

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Calvin Klein,

CK Eternity Moment

November 26, 2014 Maya 0 Comments

Hi ladies,
I am back with another fragrance review.Today I am going to talk about CK Eternity Moment.
Introduced in 2004, this product is a fresh squeezed floral fragrance with a blend of lychee, guava, pomegranate, Chinese pink peony, passionflower, musk, rosewood, raspberry, cashmere and nymphea. It is recommended for morning wear,according to Walgreens website.
My thoughts:
To be honest I cannot get myself to like original Eternity, I tried so many times but it just not for me.
On the hand, ck Eternity Moment is the lighter, prettier version of Eternity.Its is such a nice well blended floral fragrance with some fruits and woody notes.First of all ,the bottle & the box is to die for, its simple and pretty.The color of scent is true to its nature,its indeed a pink fragrance.The most prominent note is peony.It has the feel of lightly powdered pink roses, though there is no rose in the composition.What a nice pretty floral composition by CK.
CK eternity moment can be worn in office if lightly sprayed and its suitable to wear on special occasions also.I can see this as a wedding scent. I sprayed this on my cousin on her engagement and she liked it a lot.Its a little sharp when you first spray it and then it becomes soft powdery floral scent. Its clean & crisp & a little fruity , floral and beautiful. Eternity moment projects well and stays on for ages, very very long lasting. So thumbs up for CK Eternity Moment from me.

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How to choose Best budget products to bust cellulite & strechmarks

November 25, 2014 Maya 0 Comments

Hi pretty ladies.
I am going to talk about some products that are quite useful in busting cellulite & stretch marks. Its just my personal experience I am sharing with u in this post.
Nivea Q10 Plus Goodbye Cellulite Gel-Cream 
Well, to be honest, we all understand that cellulite cannot be diminished by applying some magical cream or formula, not possible.Its that stubborn fat trapped beneath our skin and Its hard to get rid of.I used Nivea's Good-Bye Cellulite gel on my skin and If used on a daily basis, it improves the look of that ugly looking skin & improves skin quality.Also the product is so thin & transparent and quickly absorbs into skin.The best part is that it smells gorgeous, like, really gorgeous and its non- sticky, so it can be applied on skin without any problem.Its very cheap and effective, at least in my experience. Love it totally.Its available in Pakistan on major drugstores & on Boots  website for under 10$.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Cream For Stretch Marks
Palmer's cocoa butter formula products are amazing.I recommended it to one of my friend who had horrible itchy stretch marks on her belly and she felt much better after using Palmer's cocoa butter cream for stretch marks, its such a high quality product with a reasonable price tag.Its available in Pakistan in many stores and on drugstore for under 5 $.

Mustela Stretch Marks Intensive Action


Mustela is a U.S based company which also has its presence in U.A E.They have superb quality products for stretch marks. Its pre-natal, post-natal & baby products are really awesome. Mustela  strech marks Intensive action cream is available on Mustela USA website.
Thanks for reading, bye.

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e.l.f essencial lipstick

e.l.f essential lipstick in sociable swatch & review

November 24, 2014 Maya 0 Comments


 Hello pretties.
I bought this e.l.f lipstick a few days back, thought to share it with u. I love the cute packaging of these lipsticks.I chose sociable shade, which is very different of ,I don't know, a carrot pink may be.Very vibrant & pigmented color & applies smoothly, very soft texture & creamy  formula, longevity is fine about 2/3 hours. My lipstick has a slight smell of strawberries which I don't mind.The only problem is that it leaves color on lips which i don't like, but price is very very good.I'll buy more shades in this.I bought mine from BeautyInBudget4u for 399 rupees.Its a very nice page with plenty of stuff & good service.It is available on e.l.f website for 1$.
Pros:
*good packaging
*does not dry lips
*easy to apply
*smooth & creamy texture
*beautiful shades
*very cheap
Cons:
*leaves color behind after removing
*not available at local stores

swatch
Thanks for reading,ciao...

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Pond's white beauty

POND's white beauty Daily Spot-less Lightening Cream

November 19, 2014 Maya 7 Comments

Hi beauties,
Today I m doing a post on Pond's daily spot-less lightening cream.
The product says :
This fairness cream works from the inside-out with non- oily, light feel, Inside: with GenWhite active, absorbs deep to fade away spot & dullness at the source, and anti-Oxidant Lightening action on dark circles. Outside: Discover fairness that glows.
My experience:
I have been using it regularly for the last ten days now, and I am so happy with the results.I have never used any fairness product in my life but a few months back, I noticed dark spots appearing on my face.I was looking for a product to lighten my dark spots and saw a review by a fellow blogger , so I bought this.I must say this cream has def gave glow to my skin, my skin feels so soft and I can notice a lil bit of lightened dark spots.I am so thrilled to have found this little baby.The box and the jar is of fine quality.Best thing for me is that its not oily at all, it a very delicate soft smell which is very nice actually.My sisters are also impressed and gona buy this.Plus this cream doesn't give my face a white cast, (i hate looking like a ghost).Its a total thumbs up from me, its available for 220 rupees on all major stores.
Pros:
*nice packaging
*lightens dark spots
*gives glow to skin
*non-oily formula
*very affordable
Cons:
None
Thanks for reading, ciao...

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Dolce and gabbana light blue

A gorgeous summer perfume for women-Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue for women review

November 18, 2014 Maya 4 Comments

Today I am reviewing a very popular fragrance for women by Dolce & gabbana , that is Light Blue.
Its notes include Sicilian Citron, Bluebell, Granny Smith Apple, Jasmine Sambac, Bamboo, White Rose, Cedar-wood, Amber, Musk.The creator of this perfume is Olivier cresp.
My thoughts :
I love this fragrance so much.The bottle with blue cap is simple yet stylish and the sky blue velvet box is adorable. Its light & breezy, just like its name and its perfect for summers.The citrus notes with apple & bamboo combine to make  such a refreshing, alluring & intoxicating fragrance. I have been in love with Light blue for a very long time.Tried and tested, its a sure hit to use at any occasion. Light blue seems like ,yeah, ok another summer scent, but its more than that, its classy, its sweet & refreshing, its charming & captivating.
It really smells of Sisley somehow.Wow, what a timeless creation by the house of Dolce & gabbana. Lasts for a good 7- 8 hours & leaves a nice trail behind. Its not overpowering at all, its safe to wear in office, to meetings ,dinners , special events, best for a summer wedding for the bride.
Its a total thumbs up from me.Its available on Sephora, 72$ for 1.6 oz edt. I feel myself so lucky to have one , its small & expensive but worth every penny. It gets a 10/10 from me. Its a must have ladies.
Pros:
*light & refreshing
*adorable box & bottle
*intoxicating & stylish
*perfect for any occasion or season
*safest to give as a gift
cons:
*very expensive
Thanks for reading this post .ciao...

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Flormar eyeliner

Flormar Diamonds Eyeliner Glitter Effects Eyeliner in Black

November 16, 2014 Maya 4 Comments


Hello beauties.
I bought this eye liner by flormar a few months back and I decided to do a  review on it. Flormar is a well known Turkish brand, in Pakistan we have all its products available.I love its lipsticks, which are really creamy and colors are pretty.The best thing about Flormar is its affordability. 



Price:
495 rupees.

pros:

  • very matte 
  •  intense black color
  • glides smoothly
  • easy to use brush
  • cute packaging
  • very affordable
Cons:


  • difficult to remove
  • is not waterproof
Thanks for reading.ciao...


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Oriflame paradise giordani gold delicacy

Oriflame Paradise , Delicacy & Giordani Gold review

November 11, 2014 Maya 2 Comments

I just bought Oriflame perfume samples and here I am going to review these three Oriflame fragrances.
Paradise eau de Parfum:
Top notes: bergamot, freesia, black and pink pepper
middle notes: pink Rose, jasmine, Lily of the valley, peony
base notes: cashmere, cedar and musk .
My thoughts: OK First the bottle is too pretty & adorable.The perfume has pink and black pepper notes that are prevalent from the initial spray. If one can dare to wait till this strong peppery phase calms down.
Paradise is beautiful. Though the peppery notes can turn some noses off, I really had to wait for the floral dry down. It is available in 3499 for 50 ml.
The sum up; Don't buy it if you are not a fan of pepper,its a grown - up scent with loads of pepper notes.I wish peony notes were prominent and the pepper toned down,it gets 5/10 from me.
Delicacy eau de parfum
This perfume is inspired by a dessert, the 'power flower' by master chef  Christophe Michalak.
Top notes: black current,pink pepper & William's pear,
middle notes: Rose biscuits,raspberries & strawberries.
base notes: vanilla, praline & musk.It was launched in 2011.
My thoughts: I am in love, Delicacy is a sweet fruity and delicious composition. The musky vanilla dry down is fabulous. I am so happy that it turned out to be such a pretty delicate sweet fragrance. Absolutely scrumptious, its available in Pakistan for 2,699, 50 ml.Thumbs up Delicacy.
The sum up; Very sweet & lovely & adorable & totally wearable ,it gets 9/10 from me.

Giordani Gold Eau de Parfum:
It has prominent notes of mandarin , Madonna lily and patchouli.
To be honest, at first sniff, Giordani Gold felt like a horrible headache inducing cheap soapy floral I would never want to touch. I gave it some time and to my surprise it does changes into something pretty and elegant after some time. Its a strong perfume so if you buy it, never over spray it and you ll have to wait till it turns into this stunning musky floral. It is available in 50 ml for 3,299 rupees. First phase is a pass, when the powdery notes mix with florals it becomes less annoying, from middle to dry down its a pretty white floral.
The sum up : pretty loud floral fragrance overall. It gets 7/10 from me.
If I have to choose one from these three, Delicacy will be my favourite. I actually found a good substitute of Escada Pacific Paradise in this.
Thanks for reading.ciao...



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The Body Shop

A perfect summer scent -Body Shop Aqua Lily fragrance review

November 09, 2014 Maya 0 Comments

Hi beauties, hope you are all fine. I am going to talk about The Body Shop Aqua Lily eau de toilett.I actually had the whole set which included Aqua Lily Shower gel, body lotion, Aqua lily body mist, and its soap.
All the things are of very good quality and the body lotion actually lasts forever as its very rich and creamy and I just dont use a lot.The soap and shower gel obviously got used very fast.
Aqua lily fragrance is an aquatic floral. It was launched in 2008, the fragrance includes green apple notes, watermelon, bamboo, mandarin and pink pepper at the top. Floral notes of rose, lily, lily-of-the-valley, violet and mignonette in the middle. Musk and cedar are in the base.
I got this set in 2008 when they launched it, no idea if its still on the shelves. I am not crazy about the Aqua lily fragrance. Its a very fresh floral compostion with prominent water melon note. Its perfect for summers because its a fresh aquatic floral. Its kind of sweet but not too sweet.
Aqua lily can be a good switch if you get bored of Cool Water as its of the same aquatic quality & feel but i' d prefer Cool Water any day. Aqua lily is just more flowery. If you like floral aquatic scents, this is perfect, for me its just ok. The edt has decent  longevity but sometimes just feels a little strong for an edt. 

Thanks for reading, ciao...

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rasasi

Blue Lady by Rasasi

November 06, 2014 Maya 4 Comments

Anatomy of 'A Blue Lady'

OK here we go, probably I no longer dare to wear this perfume by Rasasi but I have to admit Blue Lady being my very first real perfume.It was very famous back in my college days but not a lot of girls actually wore it every day, I used to wear Blue Lady or its spray almost every day and girls stopped to ask me what frag I was wearing.

I stopped wearing this many years ago because it became too heavy for me to wear. Notes include violet ,ylang- ylang, tuberose 
Peach, plum, narcissus, jasmine,
sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla ,amber and musk.
I now sniffed the bottle and realised that this perfume is a full on bouquet of flowers, jasmine being the most prominent.This comes in 40 ml eau de perfume,around 2000 something rupees nowadays, I don't know the exact price cuz I have 3 bottles still unused from previous years. Its a strong perfume, it lingers even after 12 hours, leaves a huge musky floral cloud behind the wearer, its very recognisable so I think nobody really wears it now a days. Overall a big, rich, in-your-face, floral creation with huge silage and longevity and for a migraine sufferer like me, a big no no. Made perhaps in Givenchy's Amarige style.
Thanks for reading ciao...

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Tommy Hilfigir Dreaming

Tommy Hilfiger Dreaming review

November 04, 2014 Maya 0 Comments

Green Tea and some Hilfiga!!!
I was having green tea and sprayed on some Tommy Hilfiger Dreaming and thought about writing a small review on it.Tommy a is well loved brand and is worn by many, be it clothes or colognes. The famous Tommy Girl will need another post but today its Dreaming.
Its notes are white peach, tuberose,white hibiscus, freesia, white sorts of trees and lily of Florance, it was launched in 2007.
I got about 8 samples with purchase of a Hilfiger gift set, it was just launched then, I still have 2 samples left.
My thoughts about this fragrance are that first the bottle is very pretty.I normally go for pretty bottles but sometimes its not wise to invest your hard earned$$$ on pretty bottles, its about what it hold really!!!.
It has yellow floral notes too, but I find TH Dreaming to be a white floral all the way.Tuberose  and peach is very prominent with musk & pepper and thanks god I dont smell any freesias at least on me. Its a very clean, floral and musky scent but musk is not very strong. Its a beautiful composition and I have loved it all these years but in summers I feel some metallic notes jump in which I cannot stand.
Its a powerful fragrance, sometimes it can have a masculine vibe but its pretty ladylike and grown up at the same time.
Overall a pretty tuberose fragrance, longevity about 5 hours, radiates a lot and turns heads, it leaves a pretty trail behind the wearer, probably not suitable for wearing on very hot days according to my personal experience.Its a very crisp floral with hints of peach, very lovely,can be worn on special occasions. Its not that pricey so what more you want from Dreaming. It gets a thumbs up from me.

thanks for reading, ciao...



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Victoria's secret mood succulent

Victoria's secret Mood Succlent review

November 01, 2014 Maya 0 Comments


Hi pretty ladies hope you are all fine.
Today I am going to review Victoria' s secret Mood Succulent eau de parfum.
I dont see it on their website now but many bottles are available on Ebay and other sites.
I bought this perfume some years ago and ditched YSL's Elle for this, I think now that It was a wrong decision but nothing can be done.huhh!!! Actually I did not get to use VS Mood Succlent a lot ,it got wasted becuse the atomizer sprayer got pressed by other stuff on it for months and never knew it was in the wardrobe under so many things, I found out when I thought from where this delicious aroma is coming? I lost almost 80% of the full bottle, sad story!!
Learnt my lesson though, to put the cap on when not in use or at least dont forget a bottle like this under a pile of your stuff, lolz.
My thoughts on this perfume are:
First of all there are a few notes in this perfume, Vanilla, Blueberries & sandlewood. wow only three notes, and probably thats why its not a complex fragrance, it remains almost same from start to end.

I think the box in which it comes is very pretty, it has a lot of oomph and so is the bottle, simple but stylish.
The perfume is sweet, not toothache sweet, and the berries are very prominent with hints of Vanilla & sandlewood. Its like both are playing peek a boo in a forest full of berries, blue or black, I still have to figure out,lol ,to me its just too many berries. Its a warm scent, its perfect for Autumn & Winter, not too sassy, but delicious & warm , kind of comforting ,to my nose at least.The longevity is about 6 to 7 hours in my case.
Its not like Lalique Amythist, it does not turn heads but I got a few conpliments while wearing this. Its a no complex, no dark perfume but I feel I am in a forest full of berries, its a good feeling , its a pretty & safe & soothing fragrance for the colder months and for casual & office use.Its peefect for someone who loves berry notes.
I bought my bottle for 259 Dhs from Areej Dubai.

thanks for readin ,ciao...



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