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Another wedding, Another suit

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You can’t beat a good wedding, whether a family one or one of your friend’s.

Sometimes dressing up can be such a chore and on other times it can be a joy, especially when it is a close wedding and you are dressing up with all of your cousins.

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The beauty of wearing an Asian / Pakistani shalwar suit is that it can look elegant and transport you into a whole different world.

The dress I am wearing here is from Karachi, Pakistan. My mum bought it and I was really happy with it when she bought it.

It was different to the traditional dresses. It sports an almost maxi dress look that is in fashion now in Pakistan.

The leggings were also great, I haven’t come across anything like it in the UK. It is almost like lycra, but with a dazzling glittery material. It is out of this world, but was I must admit difficult to put on!

I hope you like it, I added a slicing effect, which gives an interesting look.

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Jo Malone

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There doesn’t get much more luxury than the Jo Malone brand. A brand that captures the essence of Christmas. The wrapping oozes a certain quality that shows the giver cares.

Jo Malone fragrances are on my list this year. So to mark Christmas Day, I thought what a good way to add a post on Jo Malone and adding it to my shopping sale list!

Here are some glorious images from the range.

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I would just love the mini fragrances. Maybe as a New Year treat, perhaps? Or maybe a luxurious and gorgeous smelling candle. I can’t wait to get to the shops!

What would you choose?

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Pakistani Style

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The Desi Vibe adds some colour into life. I must say a good Desi or Pakistani outfit creates a slick but pretty look.

I just love wearing a good Pakistani/Indian suit on an occasion.

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The above picture is a Pakistani outfit worn on my cousin’s engagement. The colour is very flattering and pretty.

Wearing an outfit like this introduces colours into life without being offensive because it would be worn by all. It also introduces colour that you may not have worn with an English outfit.

Love the colour, patterns and style of the outfit. There is an array of styles that you can choose from, whether a suit (shalwar Kameez) which consists of a dress and a form of trousers, a saree or a lengha (consisting of a top and long skirt).

I will go through designs and types on further blog posts.

Let me know what outfit you love?

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Rollerballs

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Rollerballs; a perfume in a mini rollerball form – is the UK market missing a trick?

I have heard on YouTube the mention of various rollerballs that you can get in Sephora. Unfortunately, there are no longer Sephora shops in the UK. I have coveted them from afar.

The beauty of a rollerball is that it is small enough to fit in your handbag.

You can see the beauty of the rollerball at the Sephora website. The website is open for UK shipping, however you have to pay £6 p&p on orders over $75. Also, you can’t ship perfumes to the UK, which is a big disappointment.

I especially want to try the Elizabeth and James Rollerballs. Sigh…

Having searched for rollerballs, I have discovered that you can get Marc Jacobs version in a pack of three from Debenhams.

Plus it would be great if these would not be expensive! Is it me or is the UK market missing a trick???

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Balayage

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Balayage is a great and versatile style which is becoming more and more popular, even loved by the stars. Balayage is a French word to sweep away or to balayer or paint. Balayage, basically is an overall more natural ombré and highlighted style. It is a style that when done right can transform the hair into a truly beautiful look.

I was lucky enough to have my hair balayage-d. I went to Headmaster recently and they styled my hair in a very lovely balayage style.

The technique uses no foil and is applied directly on the surface of the hair. It is spread in pieces of the hair liberally as not to create a harsh or intense look.

I went for a copper colour rather than a more blonder look, as I think that eventually it will become lighter.

When you search a balayage, you can usually see it displayed in curly hair, but in my picture, my hair is predominantly straight.

balayage hair

I must say I love this style of colour application. It totally transforms my face by complimenting my skin tone, making it more bright and the hair vibrant.

The beauty of a good balayage is that it requires less maintenance, which is ideal for me. I love that it gives me a lovely colour without being overwhelming. A softness which compliments any skin tone. This is a technique that is here to stay and quite rightly loved by celebrities.

A great balayage artist and an inspirational hair designer, one that I would love to have my hair styled by, is Nicky Lazou, check here YouTube videos out on https://www.youtube.com/user/NickyLazou.

I came across here style on one of my favourite YouTubers Kaushal Beauty who had her balayage done by Nicky. See how it turned out here.

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Look Fantastic December Beauty box

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I must say that this box has the most exciting products. This month is no exception.

For £15 you get six (in this case 7) great products that you wouldn’t get in say a magazine now or have done previously.

The products in the December box range from:

Pure Gold Collagen Drink. A food supplement that is said to improve the quality of the skin.

Bourjois green eye shadow which is bold on any occasion but would be ideal for the Christmas season and would compliment brown eyes (but would probably suit any eye colour) which is perfect for me.

Lord & Berry Polish Eye Pencil in Mirror Black. This is perfect for a smoky eye look or simply used in the water line and tight line to create a smouldering look!

Macadamia Healing Oil Infused Comb. This comb is interesting, as it just looks like a normal comb, yet it is infused with Macadamia Healing Oil. I tried this and it made my hair look shiny and silky, however I wasn’t aware of any oil. No oiliness means nicer looking hair.

Murad Essential-C Cleanser 45ml. It’s always nice to try a new cleanser and this one is no exception. It has a lovely fruity smell. I have always wanted to try a Murad product and thanks to Look Fantastic I have a chance to.

Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel 15ml, I haven’t really used a peel for a long time, so it’ll be good to try and I look forward to see the results.

Ole Henriksen’s Pure Truth Youth Activating Oil 15ml. I have heard rave reviews about this brand, particularly about the wipes. This is a spray that not only freshens the face but also hydrates the skin.

All in all I am really pleased with this month’s box and the products. It is definitely worth getting at £15, because the products exceed the price. And you don’t have to commit to monthly payments.

This box is also great to give as a gift. I also love the packaging, it is very classy and presented well. Very sexy. 🙂