It's official...I am a NAIL POLISH Junkie :)

I can't help myself.  The look of the shiny bottles, the allure of the bright colours, to the variations on finishes, to fun things like "crackle", is it any wonder I am a Nail polish Junkie???????

Here is my latest fix:



How is this not the hotttttttttttttttest thing u have seen???

Name:  Colour so hot it Berns 

Name:  Glitzerland

I will post nail swatches this week, but in the meantime, please feel free to see the proof of this addiction below:

OPI The One that Got Away

OPI Nail Haul

Nail of the Day (NOTD) OPI Russian Navy

NOTD - OPI The Colour to Watch

Now that I see them all listed, I thought oh its only an OPI addiction but there are PLENTY of nail blogs coming up this week and I have collected Sally Hansen as well as China Glaze!

And, I am starting the Short Nail Revolution.  My nails are paper thin and don't grow and on occasion I will put on false nails, but in the meantime I love my shortness and am proud to rock all these amazing colours, so join me in this revolution!

Always Smile :)  - Sand

P.S. Please feel free to share in your own nail junkie experiences?? :)

Makeup By Sand @ 2011 Miss India Canada Pageant :)

On Saturday July 23rd, 2011, a very elegant and glamours evening, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, was under way for 16 excited ladies. I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to apply makeup on 3 contestants for the MISS INDIA CANADA PAGEANT. This was a very fun and rewarding experience for me and I got to meet a great group of young women.

The venue, decor, food and the entire event was beautifully organized and it was electric! The vibe and love from the audience could be felt throughout the night.  I am sure the contestants were super nervous but once they were on stage, the positive love from the crowd sure helped them feel at ease.

I have posted a few pics of "my girls" below (Photos courtesy of Filmicafe):

Kerensa

Kajol

Rupi

Congratulations to all participants but of course, to the 2011 winner Akhina Mooken!

Always Smile :)  - Sand

HAUL - Bath & Bodyworks :)

I love fruity scented things and of course I love Bath & Bodyworks!  I love their anti-bacterial hand soaps and of course their bath related items too.  Here are the items I got below:



Nectarine Mint - Smells so amazing and suds up well

 

Passionfruit - Very fruitful scent :)

 

SweetPea - My ALL time fave scent!



Dark Kiss - Romantic scent, not as fruity :)



This is the creamiest and smoothest body butter ever! :)



If you haven't paid them a visit yet, please do, because the products are amazing and they always have great register deals as well, so you are always bound to find a lil' something!

Always Smile :)  - Sand

EOTD - Smokey Champagne

This past Saturday, the family was invited to a 1st birthday party.  So I wanted to keep the look soft and bold yet appropriate for the event. 

Here is the look I came up with:

Products Used:

Eyeliner - ANNABELLE Black Eye Pencil

Inner Corner to Middle - MAC Retrospeck
Outer Corner - VASANTI Brasilia E/S - Charcoal with Golden Sparkle
Crease - VASANTI Eiffel Tower E/S Duo - Matte Taupe
Brow Bone - VASANTI  Golden Temple E/S Duo - White Gold
Liquid Liner - VASANTI Cleopatra Liquid Liner
Mascara - MAYBELLINE Great Lash Big Mascara

Always Smile :)  - Sand

Super EOTD's!! - 3 Looks below :)

With so many events over the Summer with family and friends, I have done a variety of eye looks, but didn't get a chance to post them.  Here are the first batch below (I will post details soon).  If there is a particular look you like, please let me know, and I will share that one first!

Wore this look to my cousin's wedding :)

I love my blues!!! I also wore this look to my cousin's pre-wedding event :)

Great smokey brown with a pop of colour :)



Always Smile :)  - Sand

Summer Friendly Makeup :)

During this holiday weekend, I am sure that everyone will be outdoors and sometimes indoor makeup just doesn't quite work as well especially if you are lounging by a pool or attending a Barbecue.

Therefore, here are a few items that are my outdoor/summer friendly makeup:

1.  Eyes - Champagne Eye Shadow
Result:  A nice shimmery eyelid without it being over done.

Faves:  MAC's Woodwinked & All that Glitters

2.  Mascara - Anything Waterproof
Result:  Nice flirty, wide eyes
Faves:  Maybelline Lash Stiletto

3.  Lips - Pink Toned Lips
Result:  Looks easy and fresh!

Faves:  Avon LipGlaze, NYX Lipgloss in French Kiss , Vasanti Lipstick in Sweden

4.  Skin - Lightweight Powder & Glowy Skin Products
Result:  Will look more natural and not drip off your face :)
Faves:  MAC Mineralized Skin Finishes (By Candlelight or any) , Vasanti Face Base

Nice, easy, quick and simple! 

Always Smile :)  - Sand

Caribana/Carnival Series - Look 1

It's Caribana tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime......(I am aware of the name change but for as long as I remember it has been known as Caribana). 

In honour of this weekend's festivites, I have created a series of looks that I will be posting throughout the weekend, so be sure to come back and check them out!!!

This was so much fun to create, a masquerade ball with a butterfly effect.  I hope you all enjoy it!

More to come!

Always Smile :)  - Sand