NOTD - OPI Russian Navy

Even though, Spring is around the corner, I am not giving up on the dark nail shades just yet. I am loving the OPI nail colours and picked this shade right before the new year. 

I love greys, purples and blues and this looked like such a great shade of Purple and BLUE (Burple or Plue)!!! I had to have it!

I have picked up MANY nail polishes over the last few months and I love them equally as they are so pretty, its almost like a shoe addiction...hmmm shoes this shade would be awesome!  :) 

Anyway, back to this gorgeous polish. This dark sexy blue shade is from the OPI Russian Collection.   As I mentioned above, the colour is not quite the shade it appears in the bottle, nonetheless it was a great surprise! I have applied this shade as a double coat.

Here are the pics below:

Always Smile :)  - Sand

My Favourite Blushes! :)

Hey everyone!

It has been a loooooong and cold winter and a very long time since I have posted something on my blog.  I was inspired this month by the cold weather, to do a blog on blushes.  The natural flush/blush that is created with cold winters can be one way to achieve that look on your cheeks, but I wouldn't want to stand out in the cold to do so.  Also as the weather gets warmer, we cannot hold onto the winter flush, therefore I have listed below my favourite blushes. 

I have olive/brown skin with yellow undertones, being south asian, and find the colours below work VERY well and can also be options for people who have tan skin.  Any blush lover, I am sure, will LOVE the blushes below!

PEACHY SHADES

VASANTI - MICRONIZED SILKY BLUSH | ROCKIES

SHADE DESCRIPTION:  coral peach with subtle gold and silver highlights

NARS BLUSH | ORGASM

SHADE DESCRIPTION:  Peachy pink with shimmer

MAC | PEACHYKEEN – POWDER BLUSH (PAN)

SHADE DESCRIPTION:  very baby peach – sheertone shimmer

PINK SHADES

VASANTI - MICRONIZED SILKY BLUSH | EVEREST

SHADE DESCRIPTION:  light-reflecting pink with a hint of lustre

MAC - MINERALIZE BLUSH | DAINTY

SHADE DESCRIPTION: Light yellow pink with gold pearl   

MAYBELLINE - MINERALIZE POWDER BLUSH | GENTLE PINK

SHADE DESCRIPTION:  Healthy glow luminous colour

PLUM SHADE

VASANTI - MICRONIZED SILKY BLUSH| SWISS ALPS

SHADE DESCRIPTION:  fresh plum

HIGHLIGHTER/BRONZY SHADES

MAC - MINERALIZED SKIN FINISH | BY CANDLELIGHT
SHADE DESCRIPTION:  Golden pink – frost (Limited Edition)

MAC - MINERALIZED SKIN FINISH | BRUNETTE
SHADE DESCRIPTION:  Champagne to Bronzy Shimmer

BENEFIT - CHEEK COLOUR -   | DALLAS
SHADE DESCRIPTION:  Rosy Bronze

Hope you enjoyed the variations of Blushes that I love.

Always Smile :)  - Sand

NOTD - Nail Look of the day

Hey everyone!

If you love to wear nail polish, you will love and have hopefully had a chance to experience what O.P.I. has to offer!  O.P.I. offers a GREAT selection of colours/shades to suit any occasion, any mood and any desire.  I really am favouring purples lately and found this great shade (one of many) called:  The Colour to Watch.

This shade is from the O.P.I. - Swiss Collection (Fall/Winter 2010).  The best way to describe the colour is that its a purple/lilac shade that applies shimmery with flashes of blue.  An iridescence appearance which looks great on the nails during these super cold months!

I have posted the nail swatch below along with the nail polish pics:



I love this colour because it will transition into spring very nicely.  One of my top faves at the moment.

Always Smile :)  - Sand

Anokhi Gala and update

Happy Saturday Morning!

I had the pleasure of attending an amazing event last night (Friday Feb. 4th).  The Anokhi's 5th Annual Gala!  The event was beautifully decorated, had amazing performances and of course great fashion and company.  I will be posting more details and photos from the event, so stay tuned.

Also, I will be posting some new items real soon, so be sure to check back for:

- NOTD - Nail Look(s) of the Day

- My Favourite Blushes

- Vasanti's Eyeshadow Palettes - Swatches

- Lifestyle Post - My Favourite Books

- and much more....

Hope you have a happy Saturday.

Always Smile :)  - Sand