Maybelline ColorShow Glitter Mania Starry Nights : Review & NOTD

Hi Everyone,

The only line going on in my head tonight is "Its raining, its pouring" from the song Sun & Moon by Above & Beyond cuz it rained today in Mumbai... I had planned to click a lot of pictures today but i couldn't because of the rains. So im posting a pending review... You have previously read reviews of Maybelline Glitter Mania on the blog. Today i am going to review my favourite shade from the range called Starry Nights.

About Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania:

Let your nails dazzle and shine with MNY Color Show Glitter Mania nail color range.
Priding itself as India's first-ever textured nail paint, the Color Show Glitter Mania range is every nail-art lover's dream! When applied, these sparkling nail colors deliver a 3D shimmering effect, adding oodles of style to your tips. They also have a unique sand-textured effect that looks and feels great on your nails. With 8 glittering nail color shades to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect shade for every mood.

Here's why you'll love it: 
• Features the Color Dry Technology for a stylish, sand-textured effect
• When applied on nails, it delivers a 3D shimmering effect
• Perfect for experimental, trendy nail art
• Easy to apply and dries quickly
• Comes in 8 trendy, glittering shades

Price & Quantity:

Rs.125 for 8 ml

My Experience:

Maybelline Color Show Glitter polishes comes in a sleek cylindrical clear bottle with a black screw on cap. The shade name is mentioned on the cap. It comes with a very good quality brush.  I'm loving the look of the Glitter Mania Nail Paints. The texture of the nail color is neither runny nor too thick. It applies very evenly and smoothly onto the nails. It dries pretty fast and you need just two coats to get an opaque finish. In case you don't want to go completely opaque, this shade look pretty good with just one coat as well. 

The shade Starry Nights is a lovely black shade with silver hexes and micro shimmer. These nail polishes give a slightly sand like texture to the nails. It's a beautiful shade and will never look OTT. It adds a glamour quotient to your look. A must have shade from this range. Perfect for western outfits and parties. Honestly, i have worn this shade on a regular working day as well... and it looks perfectly alright :)

This stays on my nails for a good 5 days without any sort of chipping. Only con of this nail polish is that removing it would be a task. This applies to all glitter polishes. 

Pros:

1. Simple and compact packaging
2. Good quality brush
3. Dries very fast
4. Gives a sand like texture to the nails
5. Beautiful black with shimmer and glitter particles
6. Stays on for 5 days without chipping
7. Adds a glamour quotient to your looks
8. Perfect for parties and western outfits

Cons:

1. Difficult to take off 

Final Views: 

Maybelline is an iconic brand and we all love it for its reasonable prices. I'm highly impressed by this range as well... If you haven't tried these out as yet please go and buy one shade... its impossible to get textured/ glitter nail polishes at this price. Recently, Maybelline launched their graffiti top coats! I'm dying to try those... 

Hope you liked this review. I love reading and replying to all your comments.

xoxoxo

Karishma

Maybelline ColorShow Glitter Mania All That Glitters : Review & NOTD

Hi Everyone,

As usual i keep going MIA for a while..I've been meaning to post this review since  a long time. A couple of months back Maybelline launched the Glitter Mania nail paints in India. I resisted picking them up for quite some time... The moment i tried these nail paints i was smitten by this range. Today i am going to review that shade All That Glitters.

About Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania:

Let your nails dazzle and shine with MNY Color Show Glitter Mania nail color range.
Priding itself as India's first-ever textured nail paint, the Color Show Glitter Mania range is every nail-art lover's dream! When applied, these sparkling nail colors deliver a 3D shimmering effect, adding oodles of style to your tips. They also have a unique sand-textured effect that looks and feels great on your nails. With 8 glittering nail color shades to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect shade for every mood.

Here's why you'll love it: 
• Features the Color Dry Technology for a stylish, sand-textured effect
• When applied on nails, it delivers a 3D shimmering effect
• Perfect for experimental, trendy nail art
• Easy to apply and dries quickly
• Comes in 8 trendy, glittering shades

Price & Quantity:

Rs.125 for 8 ml

My Experience:

Maybelline Color Show Glitter polishes comes in a sleek cylindrical clear bottle with a black screw on cap. The shade name is mentioned on the cap. It comes with a very good quality brush.  I'm loving the look of the Glitter Mania Nail Paints. The texture of the nail color is neither runny nor too thick. It applies very evenly and smoothly onto the nails. It dries pretty fast and You need just two coats to get an opaque finish.

The shade All That Glitters is a lovely yellow gold shade with silver hexes and micro shimmer. These nail polishes give a slightly sand like texture to the nails. It's a beautiful shade and will never look OTT. It adds a glamour quotient to your look. A must have shade from this range. This is perfect for the upcoming Shaadi Season. I can definitely see myself using this shade a lot in the upcoming months.

This stays on my nails for a good 5 days without any sort of chipping. Only con of this nail polish is that removing it would be a task. This applies to all glitter polishes. But now that issue is solved for me... I've got any amazing Nail Polish remover from Colorbar with which i can remove this glitter polish within seconds... shall review that soon

Pros:

1. Simple and compact packaging
2. Good quality brush
3. Dries very fast
4. Gives a sand like texture to the nails
5. Beautiful yellowgold shade with shimmer and glitter particles
6. Stays on for 5 days without chipping
7. Adds a glamour quotient to your looks

Cons:

1. Difficult to take off 

Final Views: 

Maybelline is one of my favourite brands and I'm highly impressed by this range as well... If you haven't tried these out as yet please go and buy one shade... its impossible to get textured/ glitter nail polishes at this price. Plus, All That Glitters is such a pretty shade.... Perfect for the wedding season!  

Hope you liked this review. If you want to review any specific glitter mania shade first,do let me know in the comments below! I love reading and replying to all your comments.

Don't forget to participate in the ongoing giveaway HERE.

xoxoxo

Karishma

Tips & Toes Red Carpet Gel Polish in Rosy Rouge: Review, Swatch,Price & NOTD

Hello,

I have been working non stop since 2015 started. I'm really not liking it but i'm glad i'm to be able to write a post today. Lately i have been seeing a lot of people using Gel nail polish and i love how it looked. I was lucky to try out a Gel Polish from Tips & Toes and i really loved it. Read on to know more about this Gel Polish.

About Tips & Toes Red Carpet Gel Polish:

A high end gel, texture, glitter and nail art top coats for the woman who wants to feel royal! Experience the Red Carpet feel with our TIPS & TOES Red Carpet Nail Polish.

Features of the Range:

• Trendy fashionable concept
• Eye catching shades
• Easy to apply at home. So no need to go to parlor for any professional touch or costly nail arts.
• Specially designed flat brush for better application and perfect finishing.
• Be your own professional nail designer
• Makes you feel royal like a STAR! Be a crowd puller…

Price & Qty : 

Rs.225 for 9 ml

My Experience:

The nail polish comes in a cute little rectangular bottle. It has a brush which is of excellent quality. I love this shade. It's a lovely bright red. I'm not so fond of Red. But this nail polish definitely made me fall in love with Red. The nail polish is very easy to apply. One coat is all you to need to get full opacity of the shade. The nail polish dries in a couple of seconds which is amazing cause hate it when i can't do anything just because my nail polish isn't dry. The gel polish gives a beautiful finish to the nails. Its such a glossy finish i love it. The shade doesn't chip for about 4 days which is pretty decent. Overall, i'm loving this gel polish which is priced very reasonably in comparison to other gel polishes available in indian markets.

Pros:

1. The brand is cruelty free.
2. The shade goes opaque in one coat.
3. Good quality brush.
4. Good packaging.
5. Decently priced in comparison to other gel polishes.
6. Dries quickly.

Cons:

1. Availability is the only issue.

I really loved this Gel Polish from Tips & Toes. I think you should try these out as well.

Do let me know what you think about this shade? Have you used any products from Tips and toes before?? Is there something that you love and i should try??? Do let me know in comments below.

 

xoxoxo

Karishma

PS: Don't forget to enter the ongoing giveaway : http://www.karishmalakdawalla.blogspot.in/2014/11/giveaway-celebrating-200-likes-on.html

Disclaimer: Product send by brand/ PR for review. Review is unbiased and honest as usual.

Giveaway: Celebrating 200 Likes on Facebook & 3 Years of The Klick Store

Hello People,

So i am hosting the first giveaway on my blog today to thank you all lovely people for liking my Facebook page and reading my blog! Crossing 200 likes is a big achievement for me considering I'm not active of my social accounts. Thank you once again :)

The Klick Store is my first baby... I started out with that 3 years ago! It's grown so much over the years and a while back the page crossed 1500 likes :)

So here is a big thank you giveaway from The Klick Store and Beauty & the Briefcase!

Here is all that you guys can win!

First Set (L'Oreal Paris Kajal Magique, a earring of your choice from the colours shown in the picture, a rose cameo ring):

Set Two (Water Decal & Any one earring of your choice):

Set 3 (Maybelline ColorShow Glitter Mania of your choice, a earring of your choice from the colours shown in the picture, a rose cameo ring):

The Rules are very simple:

1. Like Beauty And The Briefcase & The Klick Store on Facebook. (2 entries)

2.Share on Facebook tagging 5 of your friends as well as Beauty And The Briefcase & The Klick Store (5 entries)

3. Subscribe to email updates (3 entries)

4. Follow via GFC (Widget on the right) (3 entries)

5. Follow on Google Plus : https://plus.google.com/u/0/+KarishmaLakdawallaBnB (2 entries)

6. Follow on Bloglovin: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12137285 (2 entries)

7. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KLakdawalla (2 entries)

8.Share on Twitter tagging 2 of your friends and my twitter handle @KLakdawalla (2 entries)

9.Follow on Instagram : http://instagram.com/karishma_108 (2 entries)

10. Repost on Instagram and tag @karishma_108(2 entries)

11. Do a blog post about the giveaway (10 entries)

Rules 1 to 7 are mandatory. Rest all are bonus entries.

Giveaway is open to only Indian residents!

Lastly comment on the post saying Done long with your Facebook ID, Link to your Facebook share, Google plus ID, email id through which you subscribed to email updates, Bloglovin user name, twitter handle, twitter share link, Instagram id, Instagram share link and blog post link. Also mention what would you like to win from the 3 sets :)

You can the share the giveaway as many times as you want! Cause there is a surprise prize for the person who shares the most :)

Giveaway ends on 18th Jan,2015 at 11:59 PM IST. Winners will be disclosed within a weeks time!

xoxoxo

Karishma

My Makeup Wishlist - November

Hi All,

How was your week? Mine was super hectic and that really strained me.. usually i'm so happy on Sundays.. Today i was just tired with a really bad mood and i just didn't want to do anything. To makeup my mood better i started looking online for new makeup launches. I saw such interesting products and now i have a wishlist. I'm definitely not going to shop for everything on my wishlist.... i'm controlling my shopping na... But i definitely want to pick a few from these!

My Wishlist:

1. L'Oreal Paris Nude Magic Foundation (Rs.899 for 27 ml)

This product promises-

New Application : This liquid powder foundation gives best results when shaken well before use. All you have to do is take the required amount of Nude Magic on your fingertips and then blend it in to your skin. The light liquid spreads evenly, gets easily absorbed and leaves a beautiful, talc-like finish. 

New Finish : L’Oréal Paris Nude Magic promises - Zero Imperfection, Zero Make up feel, Absolutely even, perfectly radiant skin. 

 The L’Oreal Paris Nude Magic comes in an easy to use transparent bottle. 

- Gently turn the bottle upside down

- The right amount drops onto your fingertip

- Apply directly with the finger-pad over the entire face.  And voila! You get absolutely even, perfectly radiant skin

I know its been a while since this is launched. I have read such good reviews of this products so i'm eyeing on this foundation...

2. Maybelline ColorShow Bright Sparks (Rs.85 for 6 ml)

The Maybelline New York Color Show Bright Sparks Collection presents eye-catching nail shades inspired by colors trending at the New York Fashion Week. This collection offers 8 glitzy nail polish shades, with each shade being hand-picked by India's top beauty bloggers. 

Shades Available - Glowing Wine, Power of Red, Firewood Brown, Blazing Blue, Spark of Steel, Burnished Gold, Flash of Coral and Molten Maroon. 

I'm eyeing Burnished Gold, Glowing Wine and Flash of Coral!

3.  Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stains ( Rs.675) 

A new level of glossy wet color. Saturated lips with brilliant shine and vivid color. 

Drenches lips in glossy wet color. Ultra-light creamy lipstain with Vitamin E and Aloe.  88% of women felt lips were instantly moisturized without stickiness

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stains are available in 6 shades in India: India Intrigue, Barcelona Nights, Rio Rush, Parisian Passion, Miami Fever & Milan Moments.

I'm eyeing Barcelona Nights.

4. Lakme Face Magic Skin Tints Souffle (Rs. 160 for 30 ml)

Perfect for everyday use, Lakme Face Magic Skin Tints Souffle adds a distinctive quotient to moments in your day. This water-based solution is easy to blend and offers a combination of makeup and skincare that is perfect for radiance and protection. Offering an instant glow, this SPF solution has cucumber extracts that keeps the skin cool, moist and protected from the scorching sun. That’s not all! The souffle also comes in different shades to fit every skin tone from Shell, Pearl and Marble, this face magic souffle is everything you need to add that magic in your day.

It sounds good for everyday use.

5. Revlon Parfumerie Nail Polish (Rs. 350 for 11.7 ml)

The Revlon Parfumerie™ Nail Enamel Collection reveals a light and enticing fragrance when dry, for a whole new way to experience colour. Vibrant and punchy shades, like China Flower, are infused by exotic & fruity notes. Deep and rich shades, like Autumn Spice, reveal a woody & warm scent. Finally, light and airy shades, like Surf Spray, unveil a delicate fresh fragrance.

This unique and charming collection comprises an array of finishes from pearlescent to glitter to match all your moods. Each Parfumerie™ shade uses essential oils to create a unique and sophisticated fragrance which is revealed when dry. 

From the shades released in India i'm eyeing Wintermint, Ginger Melon!

Are any of these products in your wishlist?? Have you already used any of the products i wanna try?? do let me know your thoughts...

xoxoxo

Karishma

PS: The images do not belong to me! I picked these up from Google.

Maybelline ColorShow Glitter Mania Paparazzi Purple : Review & NOTD

Hi Everyone,

Once again i have been MIA for a longtime. I think i should just stop writing this on my posts now! Lol...Anyway... I've been meaning to post this review since  a long time. A couple of months back Maybelline launched the Glitter Mania nail paints in India. I resisted picking them up for quite some time... Then i thought let's try at least one shade... there's no harm plus it doesn't even cost a bomb like other glitter polishes. So i went ahead and bought the shade Paparazzi Purple. Oh boy,after using this shade i was completely smitten by range. Slowly and steadily i have picked up almost all the shades :P 

About Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania:

Let your nails dazzle and shine with MNY Color Show Glitter Mania nail color range.
Priding itself as India's first-ever textured nail paint, the Color Show Glitter Mania range is every nail-art lover's dream! When applied, these sparkling nail colors deliver a 3D shimmering effect, adding oodles of style to your tips. They also have a unique sand-textured effect that looks and feels great on your nails. With 8 glittering nail color shades to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect shade for every mood.

Here's why you'll love it: 
• Features the Color Dry Technology for a stylish, sand-textured effect
• When applied on nails, it delivers a 3D shimmering effect
• Perfect for experimental, trendy nail art
• Easy to apply and dries quickly
• Comes in 8 trendy, glittering shades

Price & Quantity:

Rs.125 for 8 ml

My Experience:

Maybelline Color Show Glitter polishes comes in a sleek cylindrical clear bottle with a black screw on cap. The shade name is mentioned on the cap. It comes with a very good quality brush.  I'm loving the look of the Glitter Mania Nail Paints. The texture of the nail color is neither runny nor too thick. It applies very evenly and smoothly onto the nails. It dries pretty fast and You need just two coats to get an opaque finish.

The shade Paparazzi Purple is a pretty purple shade with silver hexes and micro shimmer. These nail polishes give a slightly sand like texture to the nails. It's a slightly dark shade but i really love the way it looks on my nails. It adds a glamour quotient to your look. A must have shade from this range. This stays on my nails for a good 5 days without any sort of chipping. Only con of this nail polish is that removing it would be a task. This applies to all glitter polishes.

Pros:

1. Simple and compact packaging
2. Good quality brush
3. Dries very fast
4. Gives a sand like texture to the nails
5. Beautiful purple shade with shimmer and glitter particles
6. Stays on for 5 days without chipping
7. Adds a glamour quotient to your looks

Cons:

1. It's a dark shade which some people may not like
2. Difficult to take off 

Final Views: 

Maybelline is one of my favourite brands and I'm highly impressed by this range as well... I went ahead and picked up 5 more shade *grins* If you haven't tried these out as yet please go and buy one shade... its impossible to get textured/ glitter nail polishes at this price. Plus, Paparazzi Purple is such a pretty shade....  

Hope you liked this review. If you want to review any specific glitter mania shade first,do let me know in the comments below! I love reading and replying to all your comments.

xoxoxo

Karishma

Giveaway by Colors Of My Life

Hi Girls,

This Giveaway is hosted by the lovely Aparajita of Colors Of My Life. Its the celebration of her completing 2 years of blogging. The giveaway ends on 20th August 2014. I know thats pretty soon... sorry for such a late update but there is still time so hop on to Colors Of My Life and participate in the giveaway!

The giveaway will have only one winner and will be lucky enough to own all the products shown in the picture.

So what are you waiting for... Go on and participate!

Here is the link to the giveaway for your reference : Colors Of My Life Giveaway

XOXOXO

Karishma

Maybelline ColorShow Denim Dash : Review & NOTD

Hi Girls,

Its friday and i’m back with another nail paint review. It’s a shade from the Maybelline Color Show Range! As i ahd said earlier that everyone has loved this range and I love it too… Today I will review a beautiful shade Denim Dash. I have picked up a couple of more shades and one from the glitter mania range as well, will review them soon. Hope you enjoy this post!

Maybelline Claims: Stay right on trend from your tips to toes with new Maybelline Color Show. Our gel based formula with color popping pigments, comes in 40 bold, super stylish shades that look great on nails. So go on, mix, match and make the most of color.

Price & Quantity:
Rs.75 for 6ml

My Take on the product:
I love the packaging : simple and compact. The shade is a lovely matte blue with some micro blue shimmers in it. Its again a unique colour and looks exactly like the shade of denim so well it has an apt name!

The formula and consistency is really good. It applies almost opaque in one coat but two coats give you the proper color to your nails. Its dries into a matte finish pretty fast and im really loving the way the shimmer adds more definition to this shade.

Its lasts for 4 days without any chipping if you dont use a top coat. With a top coat it will definitely last longer but then it doesnt look matte. So i avoid the top coat!

i'm simply in love with this shade. If you are looking for a vibrant blue nail paint... Definitely give this a try... amazing quality by maybelline!

Have you tried Denim Dash by Maybelline? Which is your favourite shade from Maybelline ColorShow Range? Do leave your comments!

XOXO
Karishma

Avon Inky Blue Matte Nail Polish : Review & NOTD

Hi Girls,

Hope you have been good... I've missed blogging a lot. So I'm back today with a review of a  matte nail polish from Avon in the shade Inky Blue. The post is going to be short. I don't want to bore you with unnecessary details. Read on! 

Price & Quantity: Rs.135 for 8 ml

But you can easily get it on discount as Avon keeps having amazing offers...

My views:

So today in reviewing this unique shade which is a rich ink blue with slight shimmer to it. You can clearly notice in it bottle but it doesn't show up on the nails. I don't really mind that. If you see the pics clearly it looks more purple-ish in the bottle but on the nails it looks like a deep ink blue shade. 

The polish applies slightly streaky if not applied properly. I had a tough time the first time around! The best part about this nail paint is the fact that it dries and settles into a matte finish in a couple of seconds... I'm pretty impressed with that.

One swipe is all you need to get an opaque coat of the shade on your nails. It stayed on my nails for 3 days the first time without chipping and 4 days the second time. That's not so bad given the price tag.

Pros:

1. Unique Ink Blue Shade
2. Dries into a matte finish in a couple of seconds
3. Opaque color  in just one swipe 
4. Stays on for 3 - 4 days without any chipping

Cons:

1. Its a little streaky. I had a lot of issues when i was applying it for the first time.

Overall Verdict: Its a pretty unique shade which settles into a matte finish in a couple of seconds. Lasts for 3- 4 days without any chipping with an even amazing price tag. I think you should definitely try out this range.

I know lately i have been posting a lot of nail paint reviews... so i have finally decided that i will post nail paint reviews on Fridays... will come up with some name for that as well! Hope you liked this review... Do leave your comments below!

XOXOXO
Karishma