Valentines Day Look: Radiant Red

Hey Everyone,

So I have a simple look for you guys today. It is really easy to do and hopefully will help those looking for some inspiration for their Valentines Day look. I actually wore this look to a recent concert (Muse) I went to, and I thought it would make a great look for valentines day. It is different then the one I did last year which was more of a natural blushing look.  I think this is a radiant, easy look which can be worn on Valentines Day, either with your significant other or while eating a tub of ice cream and watching the latest episode of Suits.

On a side note... I have been really into red lipstick again so coincidentally I am wearing the same lipstick I am in my last post. Also, apologies for the hair,  I was in a rush and had just washed it and I did not realize it was all over my face.

 So now for the make up:

On the Face:

Foundation: Nars Sheer Glow in Santa Fe

Concealor: Sephora Perfecting Cover Concealer

Blush: Nars Blush in Madly on the backs of my cheeks and Nars Orgasm on the apples

Bronzer: Benefit Bronzer in Hoola

On the Eyes:

Eyeshadow 1: Lid Shade from the Maybelline Chai Latte Quad all over the lid

Eyeshadow 2: Eyebrow shade from the Maybelline Chai Latte Quad on the inner 1/4 of my lid blended in with the lid shade

Eyeliner 1: Essence eye liner pen in Black on the outer half of my eye lid

Eyeliner 2: Sephora Jumbo Liner 12hr Wear Waterproof eyeliner in 04 Taupe on the bottom lashline Mascara: Covergirl Lash Blast Volume

Lips:
Lipstick: Revlon Matte Lipstick in 06 Really Red

Hope everyone has a wonderful week and a special Valentines Day!
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Farhaa
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Beauty Haul: Mac, Revlon and Maybelline

 Hey Everyone,

So I have a small beauty haul even though I have been trying to not spend money. It is just waay to difficult with all of the sales that have been going on. Anyways, I headed over to mac and purchased the coveted satin taupe. I figured it was about time considering all the hype that surrounds this particular shade.  (swatch down below)

While I was there I also picked up Brick-Ola which comes in the creme amplified formula so it goes on opaque right away. Although, I really do love the shade it wouldn't be a favorite mine as I find it to be a bit to warming with my skin tone.

I shamelessly also picked up two other lipsticks. Shoppers Drug Mart was recently having a sale on lip butters so I picked up the shades Candy Apple and Raspberry Pie. I love this particular formula and have used all the other ones I own to their very end.  Raspberry Pie is a bright pink fuchsia which will be great for the spring and Candy Apple is a more of an orange toned red with no shimmer. For those wondering, the Revlon lip butter in Cherry Tart is more blue tones and has shimmer.

Left to right: Brick-Ola, Raspberry Pie and Candy Apple

Swatches:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  RaspberryPie, Candy Apple, Brick-Ola and Satin Taupe

Left to right: Gold's Night Our and Ruby Rhinestones

The last think I got is two new glitter polishes from Maybelline in Gold's Night Out and Ruby Rhinestones. In all honesty I haven't been to impressed with the Maybelline color show formula. I have found the formula for the ones I have tried to be very thin and sheer. However, I couldn't help it and had to pick up the these two beauties. I do think they are good considering there price point ($2.97) and the formula for these is pretty good compared to the other I have tried, though they could be a bit more glossier.

That is all for my little haul. Hope you all have a great week up ahead and I will do my best to post more often.

Thanks for reading,
Farha
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Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate

Hey everyone!

Thought I would post something a little different today and share my quick recipe for Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate. I found the squares at my local wal-mart and of course if you're not a fan of peppermint feel free to substitute the squares to a different flavor. This has been one of my favorite drinks this season especially because it turns out really rich and chocolatey.

You will need the following items:

Ingredients

 Steps:
1. Warm up about 350 ml or 12oz of milk (or water, I prefer milk) on medium heat
2. Once the milk is warm enough take 3-4 squares depending on the richness you want, and melt thing into the milk on at a time.
3. If you want more of chocolate flavor add in some of your favorite hot chocolate mix, this step is optional. If you like you're hot chocolate really minty I would skip this.
4. Use a whisk to make sure everything is melted in and you have no bits of chocolate or hot chocolate powder.
5. Pour it into your favorite mug and add a lot of whip creme.
6. Break one of the squares up and sprinkle on top 7. Enjoy!!

What you should end up with!

Hope you guys enjoyed this post. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below. Don't forget to check out my instagram: Farhaa_

Farhaa
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FOTD: Holiday/Festive Makeup Look

Hey Guys,

I wanted to post a quick holiday/festive look for the season. I know its a little late but you can use the look for anything and maybe even modify it for a new years look. This is what I wore to a holiday party and I really hope you like it!

On the Face:
Foundation: Nars Sheer Glow in Santa Fe
Concealor: Loreal True Match Under Eye Concealer
Blush: Nars Blush in Luster
Bronzer: Benefit Bronzer in Hoola
Highlighter: Dior Amber Diamonds

On the Eyes:
Eyeshadow 1: Tease from the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette as a base all over the lid
Eyeshadow 2: Sin from Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette on top of the first color
Mascara 1: Loreal Voluminous in Carbon Black used on lashes
Mascara 2: Along with Loreal Voluminous Full Definition on the lashes

Lips:
Loreal lip liner in Red
Lipstick: Revlon Matte Lipstick in 06 Really Red

Picture taken Outside with Natural Light

Hope Everyone is having a great week! And Early Happy New Year! If you have any questions feels free to leave them down below!

And don't forget to follow me on instagram: Farhaa_

Farhaa
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Menswear: Christmas and New Year Outfit

 Hey Guys!

I wanted to a quick post on something a little different. Menswear. I can't help but love how simple but detailed a lot of the pieces in menswear is. Sometimes I catch myself dwelling in the men's section of a lot of my favorite stores. I find that a lot of the pieces I like aren't very loud, like you usually see in women's wear. It is all about the color and cut and in most cases of course, how everything is put together.

Here is an outfit idea for christmas/new years or any other parties you may be attending. Unfortunately, they are not the best of quality cause I did not have my camera that day. Before we get to the pictures I would like to thank my cousin Zubair, for being the 'model' for this post. You can check him out on twitter: zubs_k and on instagram: zubs_k

Now for the pictures:

Pants: Zara
Blazer: Guess

New Girl anyone?
Tie: Tiptop
Shirt: Tiptop

Hope everyone has a wonderful week and Happy Holidays to all!
Farhaa
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NOTD: 795 Devilish

Hey Guys!

What can I say? Its been a long time. The past three weeks have been super hectic with finals and papers, and all of the other school related non-sense. Anyways, I thought I would show you one of my favorite nail colors for this season. Which is dark red or the so called 'oxblood' red color which apparently stands for oxygenated blood.Really, who comes up with these names? Carrying on, This was actually one of my most worn colors from last winter as well and you can tell by the beaten up bottle down below.

The color in particular is 795 Devilish, which was featured in an older post. The color is a dark red/burgundy color that also looks very vampy on the nails. It goes on pretty well after two coats and it doesn't chip that quickly on me and that is without a top coat. I definitely think it is worth checking out if you're looking for this particular color.

Now for the pictures:

My 'wonderful' application of nail polish (one day I will post a picture with perfect nails)

Let me know if you have any other good dark red nail color recommendations. I really want to try a couple colors out from the new Skyfall collection. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment down below.

Hope everyone has a good week up ahead of them and good luck to all of those hustling through finals!

Farhaa
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Haul: Drugstore Makeup

I was at Wal Mart a few week ago, (this post is just super late) and of course I ended up in make up section. The Wal-Mart location I was as at happened to be pretty quiet, so I was able to find quiet a few things I had been wanting to try.

The first thing I got is a Wet & Wild Color Icon palette in 335 Silent Treatment. After hearing all the hype surrounding them on YouTube and other blogs, I thought I would give them a try.And they certainly do live up to all the hype. I wore this palette to work recently, and the colors lasted till I got home with no fading which was around 5 hrs. They certainly are worth it especially considering the price point. The only downside is they can be a bit powdery but nothing crazy. A few high of the high end shadows that I have seen have similar powderiness.

(Why are the eyshadows not in the middle of the photo?)

L to R: Eyelid, Crease, Browbone

I also picked up 3 lip sticks while I was there. I saw the Rimmel Kate Moss collection so I picked up two shades 06 & 04. The dark purple one is a little difficult to work with in my opinion , it kind of almost has a greyish undertone and it just isn't flattering on me but it might work for others! The second shade I got is a bright hot pink which  is a beautiful shade, even though its not a dark vampy fall shade I still really like it and I'm sure I will get lots of use from it in the summer. One thing about Rimmel lipsticks I can't stand is the smell. It needs to be changed.

L to R: 477 Black Cherry, Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate 06, Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate 04

L to R: 477 Black Cherry, Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate 06, Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate 04

The third one I got is my favorite of the three and I have been wearing it constantly since I got it. It is Revlon's 477 Black Cherry, which I'm sure many of you have heard of. It is a beautiful black red and looks great applied full on or as a stain, and since it comes in a creme formula its easy to blend out. I usually only wear it as a stain because I do not have the guts to go out with it full on.

Left:276 Big City Dazzle Right:274 Matte Me Crazy

The last 2 things I got is 2 NYC nail polishes, they were have a 2/$3 deal so I thought hey, why not? I've wanted a Matte top coat for a while and for this price point it does the job. The second one is a glittery red polish with blue and pink sparkles. Haven't tried it yet but I plan on using it as just a top coat.

Well that is it for my haul! I definitely recommend that everyone goes and checks out 477 Black Cherry by Revlon and grab some Wet & Wild coloricon eyeshadow palletes!

Farha
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