"Behold, I Am Making All Things New....." (Revelations 21:5)

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Dear Everyone..
 
Each new year is a reminder to celebrate all the good things in our lives,
the people we love,
the places we are part of,
the memories we hold unto,
and
those unforgettable moments,
when you close your eyes and breath in life with a smile.
I hope & wish your heart is filled with lots of little reasons to celebrate new year. 
 
 

Happy New Year


I wish each one of you in the coming year, a time for renewal, reflection, wonder, celebrations, discoveries & new dreams. Do not be afraid to take chances, never give up on your dreams, do not regret over your mistakes, leave the past behind, look ahead, tomorrow is always better than the past, life begins at the end of your comfort zone, believe in yourself, believe you can and you're halfway there,
believe in the works of God,
believe in love.
 
 
x Sarah x 

 
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Nativity | Reason for The Season!

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Christmas
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A
very
Merry Christmas

... to each one you.

May you hold spirit of the season in your heart.

I wish each one of you, your families and loved ones the light of faith, warmth of home and the love of family this Christmas season. In the midst of tinsels, lights and shopping let us not forget our friends and family who are in need of hope and joy. May God bless you with joy and fill your heart with love and cheer.

Love and blessings
Sarah

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L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash | Lolita 101

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Hi lovely ladies,

Christmas is around the corner which apparently means shop-till-you-drop. When it comes to cosmetics, I'm not a lip gloss girl. Though I love glossy lips and the glamour they add to your face I still prefer matte lipsticks for nights out and formal events because of their non-messy, long lasting staying power. Lately I'm more into lip stains than lipsticks. Lip glosses just don't 'stick' to my lips, they will start dripping down my lower lip line (Any tips you want to suggest?). Moreover, I tend to bite my lips a lot and all the time, bad habits. Because of their light texture lip glosses would disappear faster than lipsticks. Not to forget how much they love your hair especially on a windy day.

But nevertheless I am always on the hunt for that perfect texture in lip glosses - non sticky, light and fresh.

L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash in Lolita 101
L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash in Lolita 101
L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash in Lolita 101

Enter L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash Lolita 101. What a beautiful texture! I instantly fell in love with it. It the perfect lip gloss that acts like a stain. First off the packaging is sleek with a mirror finish which is far better than any other drugstore brand. The range consists of eight beautiful shades out of which I picked Lolita 101.

This seems to be the perfect pink based mauve-nude shade for me, something which can be applied over my lipstick and has a sheer finish. The texture is fresh, water based and not at all sticky. First application is hydrating and sinks into my lips giving you a barely-there finish. My lips feel buttery as long as I have it on my lips. I put another coat so that the beautiful shade is visible. Depending on your original lip color the shade might vary like in my case. It looks more pinkish than nude. That is totally okay with me. You might find it a bit sticky in the beginning but with time it will smooth out beautifully on your lips. The 30% water based formula works wonders and would not give you the regular messy lips gloss feel. With up to six hours of lasting time it is absolutely meant to stay on your lips hence I do not have to worry about my lips while I enjoy my coffee.

L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash in Lolita 101
Two coats of Lolita in daylight

Another thing that I totally adore about this product is the feather soft wand. The wand has a tear-drop shape and matches the contours of your lips. This makes the application so easy and flawless. Did I mention -these smell amazing! Not only does L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash feels good on your lips, it smells divine. I am not sure if I will ever go back to the normal lip gloss ever after having tried these. You might say the range of shades is limited but if you manage to like one of the shades, like in my case the eight shades seem plenty.

Final verdict - I love glossy stains!

Have you given these a try? How did you find these?

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DOVE Hair Fall Rescue System | Review

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Hi Lovely Ladies,

Hair is a jewel for women -  its like a precious ornament. Healthy hair are considered to be a sign of beauty. All of us dream to have those beautiful, long, healthy, hair-commercial locks but not every one is blessed naturally with these. Moreover, it seems difficult to maintain your hair health in today's fast paced environment due to lack of time and flow of so many products to choose from. Making it difficult for you to decide which is product is the right one for you. Having said this, so many of us suffer from a very common hair problem:  HAIR FALL.

Hair Fall: From Roots & Breakage
Hair fall from breakage means that your hair strand becomes shorter due to an injury to the hair strand and the reasons for this are multiple for example overstretching your hair, heat styling, hair color, low protein diet etc. At any one time 80% of our hair is growing while 20% of out hair is resting meaning it is not actively growing but is firmly anchored to the head. These resting hair strands are held to our scalp by a follicle glue which is composed of proteins & a chemical compound called polysaccharide. The resting phase of hair is about 3 months after which the glue is broken down hence the hair falls naturally. But what if this glue breaks off earlier than its due time?! This would mean rapid increase in hair fall from roots. Can anything fix this? Yes - Trichazole Actives can.

No more hair fall worries as the secret to treating hair fall is no more a secret now!
Say hello to DOVE Hair Fall Rescue System*

The Range
DOVE Hair Fall Rescue System


Dove is one of the most trusted beauty brands. Its products' range has inspired women from all over the globe making them feel beautiful by widening the definition of beauty. Continuing with this tradition Dove launched their new line of Hair Therapy - Dove Hair Fall Rescue System which is part of Dove Damage Solutions range. With patented Fiber Active Technology it is the first range scientifically proven to repair the internal structure of hair fiber hence reducing hair fall. The range comes in a typical Dove packaging of pearl white with Dove written in blue. I am really impressed with the wide range of products in this line which include: Dove Hair Fall Rescue Shampoo, Conditioner,Treatment Mask, Hair Tonic, Serum.

Shampoo & Conditioner
Dove Hair Fall Rescue Shampoo & Conditioner comes in a packaging of 180 ml each. The shampoo has a think texture and amazing fragrance which is light and really refreshing in the shower. Make sure you apply only a small coin-size amount because it is going to lather up! I can always tell if a shampoo suits me or not by how soft if makes my hair when I rinse them. My hair felt so soft! On the other hand the conditioner has a slightly lighter fragrance and a rich texture. It glides on your hair nicely. Both the shampoo and conditioner contains Trichazoleactives to nourish roots and to help keep hair firmly locked in. Although you experience results in 2 weeks, my hair appeared softer, fuller, definitely tangle-free and full of life in the first wash (!) not to forget the pleasant smell that lingers on after the shower.

DOVE Hair Fall Rescue System


The Serum
Following this is the Serum which is part of your daily Hair Fall Rescue regime and contains Micro Moisture Serum. Its a clear serum with a really nice mild fragrance. I use 2 drops right after shower while my hair is wet focusing on the middle of hair to tips. I use one drop after I have straightened my hair (is that a lot?) which is apparently - everyday (hence the breakage, I know!) This makes my hair so incredibly soft and instantly smooth, protecting hair from friction hence reducing breakage. Its not at all sticky and would not weight your hair down. Its one of my favorite products from the range.

DOVE Hair Fall Rescue System

Hair Tonic
One of the key performers of this range is the leave-in Intensive Hair Tonic which comes in 7ml vials. Its a clear liquid that feel really refreshing for the scalp once applied. This tonic will strengthen hair at the roots to effectively reduce hair fall as 78% of hair fall occurs directly at the roots. It helps lock your hair firmly in place. Apply it onto your clean showered scalp and massage for 2-3 minutes. Make sure you distribute the tonic evenly by making series of partings and let it absorb into your scalp. I use it on alternative days. I personally feel the Intensive Hair Tonic really stands out in helping you deal with hair fall.

DOVE Hair Fall Rescue System

Hair Mask
Last but not the least is one product I always keep in my hair care regime, a hair mask. Luckily the
Hair Fall Rescue range comes with a Treatment Mask without which the treatment would be incomplete. Your hair definitely need deep nourishment to help your hair repair the damage. Its specially formulated to absorb deeply helping bond proteins of hair and boost hair strength to fight future hair damage. I love the rich texture of this mask which is different than that of the conditioner. Treatment Mask needs to be applied once a week - I prefer weekends since I have more time to relax and let the mask do its job. Apply the mask onto washed hair from middle to the tips of your hair and leave for 3-5 minutes. I keep it for a little longer. You will be surprised by how soft your hair would feel instantly. Of all the products from this range Treatment Mask is my favorite!

DOVE Hair Fall Rescue System

I can safely say Dove Hair Fall Rescue  range is one of the best hair fall treatments I have come across. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a serious hair fall treatment. Please make sure you purchase the entire range so that it can give you maximum results. The price tag of all these products is very affordable which is another plus point. Dove Hair Fall Rescue System is proven to give you results.

Have you tried this range? Share your views.

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The Body Shop Moringa Body Butter | Review

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Hi Lovelies!

Sometimes some things are special to you because of your special moments and stories associated with them. You might love a particular fragrance because you wore it on your first date or a wedding band which is symbolic of your true love and dedication to your spouse. I’m a very lucky girl who owns a lot of special things that bring memories of good times. One of these is The Body Shop Moringa Body Butter – it reminds me of London. The sweet smell of Moringa Body Butter is embedded in my thoughts and memories of my time spent in London. It is one thing I used THE MOST while I was there.

The delicate white floral scent of Moringa Body Butter is so captivating and is the best thing about it. It is as pleasant as a mild, glamorous evening fragrance on cold winter nights. The fragrance is very lively, floral and long lasting, almost reminding you of a walk that you might have taken in a summer garden. When you think of florals most of the time the products you come across are either Rose or Jasmine based scents. If you are not a floral person you might not admire it as much though. However you will find the mild fragrance very different from others. There have been times when I opened the jar just to smell the lovely fragrance. I cannot get enough of Moringa Body Butter, I have re-purchased it and I will again once I’m out of this jar. 
 
The Body Shop Moringa Body Butter Review

We all already know the amazing texture of The Body Shop Body Butter. This one is no less than amazing. I always prefer body butters in cold winter nights right after I take a long hot bath since my skin is super dry during winters. Moringa Body Butter will melt on my skin when I massage it and leaves my skin feeling not only hydrated but also smooth, super spoiled and pampered. This rich and super creamy body butter is a true feast for the skin especially in winters when your skin needs extra care. I love how the delicate smell stays for hours. I keep it handy all the time. I have transferred some of the product into an old The Body Shop Vitamin E jar and keep it in my handbag to use it as a hand cream all day long!

This amazing jar of body butter comes in a beautiful light yellow jar of 200ml with Moringa flowers imprinted on it. For some using up this huge tub would have been a big task – not for me the way my skin ‘drinks’ it. I more than love this range. Earlier I have been a big fan of Japanese Cherry Blossom and Midnight Bakula ranges but Moringa is so far my most favourite. If you have oily skin it’s definitely not for you. For someone with normal skin it can be used once in a while. However its ideal rich, buttery texture is great for dry skin like mine.
 
If you haven’t checked it out yet I strongly recommend you do so and get back to me. I would love to know your views.

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Revlon ColorSilk Luminista in Light Caramel Brown | Review

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Hi lovelies,

A new post in a long time, I have been so preoccupied to relax and write a quality post but I’m back! Today’s post is about a hair color that I recently tried. To start with I am not big on hair colors and I only recently tried a hair dye. This was just out of curiosity to find the right hair color for me in case I wanted to try having a different hair color one day.

Revlon ColorSilk Luminista is the hair color I chose in the shade Light Caramel Brown (no. 165) which is little lighter than what I really wanted. I wanted to try L’Oreal first since it is a better brand comparatively but then changed my mind and went for Revlon.  One reason for this was that I could not find a hair color that I liked in L’Oreal. One reason to choose Revlon ColorSilk Luminista was that this particular line of hair color was formulated specifically for dark hair. My natural hair color is black though it is not the deepest black. Somehow the word ‘Luminista’ was encouraging enough for the purchase since it made me imagine that this product would not just change my hair color to a lighter shade (since that is what it promises), it would also make it super shiny!

Revlon ColorSilk Luminista in Light Caramel Brown #165

The Experience

One word – drastic! (In a good way). I had NO idea how light my hair would turn out to be (which is exactly what Revlon ColorSilk Luminista promises)! I had no clue a hair color could turn my hair so light even though I had some of the hair color from my last attempt still left on my hair. I underestimated the performance I guess. I do not think the photos did justice and captured the real essence of the hair color. Second thing was hair shine. Yes! My hair did look really shiny and healthy. The hair conditioner that came along with the packaging was super good to my hair adding softness and a healthy look. As far as satisfaction with this particular 'hair color' is concerned I was not at all satisfied with the end results. Revlon ColorSilk Luminista did a really good job and delivered. You can see the shade looks neat and fresh, unfortunately it was not the shade I was looking for. I had light brown (end result) in my mind and this was more copper-caramel (maybe because I already had a lighter shade on my hair) so I picked a wrong shade. Nevertheless, if you are somebody like me who has black hair and want to actually see color on your hair Revlon ColorSilk Luminista does a really satisfying job.

Revlon ColorSilk Luminista in Light Caramel Brown #165
Before / After

Will I repurchase this product? Probably not. If you want to go for affordable options Revlon is a good option and I recommend it.  I, however really want to try L'Oreal or Schwarzkopf next time when I consider dying my hair so that I could compare the quality and shade ranges.

Any suggestions on quality hair dyes? I would love your suggestions.  

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The Body Shop | Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps

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Hi Lovelies,

As you already know, I am obsessed with The Body Shop products especially their Skincare and Bath & Body. I am always looking forward to their new range of products. On a recent visit to one of The Body Shop stores around me I wanted to have a little look at their delicious range Chocomania!

The Body Shop' Chocomania range was launched around Valentines – perfect timings.  If you love chocolates you would love this range. Since I’m not a compulsive buyer (yep) I am very careful about what I need so I chose the Chocomania Mini Hearts Soaps. These are the most adorable things ever!  The moment I laid my eyes on them I couldn’t take them off. These came in a chocolate coloured packaging from the back and a transparent sheet on the front. Each pack had four of these cute little soap hearts. I also noticed a single heart shaped soap which was equally adorable and bigger in size. After giving it a thought I went for the packaging of four.

The Body Shop Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps
The Body Shop Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps

Why I bought The Body Shop' s Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps? Well first off I prefer soaps over face washes. I just feel my skin reciprocates better when I wash it with soap than with a liquid or cream face wash. Secondly, I needed a gentle exfoliating as well since the weather is changing now and the skin getting a little dry and rough. This looked like the perfect ones for me since these had little dark exfoliating beads in them. These mini soaps are part of my everyday skincare regime. I lather up, wash thoroughly and rinse. The results are amazing – clean, fresh and soft skin every time.

Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps contain real cocoa butter hence these are so soft on the skin. While I was shooting photos for the post I could actually feel the soap melting in my hands! It felt so buttery and smooth. The tiny black beads, almost like poppy seeds are actually coconut shell added to the soap for gentle exfoliating. I love it when the soap gets smaller and more and more of these beads appear while I lather up. Lastly, the fragrance is very mild. It is woody with a hint of cocoa butter which makes it an exotic combination. This makes these little heart soaps so luxurious! For me these are a definite re-purchase. 

The Body Shop Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps
The Body Shop Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps
The Body Shop Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps


I think these are a perfect gift for Valentines and Mother’s Day. If you are a big time chocolate fanatic this is the range for YOU!

Which The Body Shop's range are you loving these days?
 
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Seductively Straight Heat Protection Intensive Cream | Herbal Essences

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Hi lovely ladies, hope you’re having a great weekend!

Today’s review is about one product I never miss out – heat protection. I use a lot of flat irons and blow dryers to style my hair. Your hair keeps the shape in which it cools down which is why flat irons, curling rods and blow dryers help you create those glamorous hair styles and looks. But heat styling can create problems for your hair too. The long term consequences of heat styling are hair breakage, lack of shine and split ends.  But you can avoid the damage by applying protective products and following a few simple rules.  Heat protection products not only prevent heat damage to your hair but help your hair look healthier.  
 
Like I mentioned I’m addicted to flat irons but that leaves me with split ends all the time hence very frequent hair trims. This year I promised myself to take better care of my hair and make them grow longer, healthier. This includes hair trims once split ends start appearing (not every two months), hair oiling, heat protection serums and creams plus hair masks. This time I purchased Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Heat Protection Intensive Cream. Herbal Essences is a brand I haven’t quite experimented with. I have read numerous reviews about this brand however. After going through the description I thought it was worth a try hence the purchase.

Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Heat Protection Intensive Cream
Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Heat Protection Intensive Cream

Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Heat Protection Intensive Cream is part of the Seductively Straight range from Herbal Essences and the formula contains Pink Lily and Asian Silk. This range is meant for dry/damaged hair. Seductively Straight Heat Protection Intensive Cream comes in a very pretty bright pink bottle with a pump. It’s a leave-in product with medium creamy texture. I really appreciate the pumps since this kind of serves as a scale for the quantity of product you want to use. Once I’m out of the shower I let my hair dry naturally to an extent (I’d say 30%). Then, I take two pumps of this product, rub it gently between my palms and apply throughout my hair emphasizing on the hair tips where split ends show up.  Since I do not want my hair to feel really heavy I use most of the product on the bottom half of my hair. This will instantly make your hair feel smooth. If you need more protection with no heavy feeling try heat protection sprays around the crown of your hair. I leave my hair like that for a minute or two and then go ahead with either the hair straightener or the blow dryer. 

The results are incredible. Not only Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Heat Protection Intensive Cream makes my hair beautifully straight it also makes it incredibly soft and lustrous! Since my hair showed up a few split ends here and there before I start using this cream I’m keeping a close eye if this cream will help minimize the damage as much as it can. But till now the results are satisfying and I’m glad I made the purchase. This is definitely a re-purchase for me since it has an affordable price tag as well.

Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Heat Protection Intensive Cream
Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Heat Protection Intensive Cream

With the right hair products and a few basic rules you can also minimize hair damage. Here are my top 5 tips:

ª Hair must be dry before you use heat to reshape it. If heat is applied to wet hair it damages the hair structure!

ª Applying hair styling products before styling your hair will protect your hair from heat damage.
ª Applying heat protection products on wet hair ensure even distribution of the product.
ª Avoid styling tools which expose metal parts to your hair at all costs! Ceramic surfaces are a better option.
ª Have a hair care routine once a week to deeply nourish your hair and make them look healthier.

Until next time. ©©
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