The Sparkler in 'Enchanting Gold' | The Body Shop

Do you still remember the tip I gave you?
What do you do when you hear, read, & see the word "limited edition" with a product?

Yes! Go grab it!

This is The Sparkler - the name says it all! This is a limited edition atomiser by The Body Shop. I was going around in The Body Shop store as usual when I suddenly came across, behold - The Sparkler! So now I need to tell you exactly how I felt when I picked it up.

If you're a BIG fan of True Blood like myself AND have also seen the Season 5 finale can you recall what happened after Eric Northman took Russel Edgington by surprise, stakes him & takes the 1000 year old revenge? Sweet! Sookie runs out of the nightclub onto the fairy field to check onto Jason who's knocked away by fairy light & there Nora shows up too. She catches a whiff of Sookie & is.. oh enthralled! "What is that amazing smell?" Nora chases after Sookie but Eric catches her by hair & makes her swear that she won’t harm or feed on Sookie.

"But I want her.." See the longing, the desire, the thirst in her eyes. *snaps*

Okay that’s EXACTLY how I felt. So this is me in The Body Shop store & I come across The Sparkler & grab it.

Me: "What is this amazing thing?"
Salesperson: 'Maam, bla bla... bla bla bla bla...'
My Mind: 'You definitely do not need this!'
Me: "But I waaannnt it....."

And I was so right. I wanted it, rather NEEDED it. I was planning my trip to London. Never been there before, I had to get this. It was still cold & winters, London was freezing & I was really looking forward to a lot of fun & nights out. What's more dazzling that a sparkle of Enchanting Gold! The Sparkler is a spritz on highlighter & comes in a pretty clear frosted bottle with an atomiser on top. The nozzle has a cap on it to make it more secure.

To be honest, this is one of the finest, most exquisite shimmer powders I've ever come across. Enchanting Gold is a lighter gold shade & comes off really fine. The atomiser ensures an even application without getting it all over your hands & dress, great concept. I had to practice a little to get the right angle for my desired application since I was new to atomisers. It is lightly scented which feels nice & is kind of a surprise. It can be sprayed on face, hair & body. I mostly sprayed it onto my hair & arms for a mysterious hint of shimmer. I kept my makeup matte so that I do not overdo it & attention is drawn to my hair & arms too.

The best thing about The Sparkler is that it’s not loaded with glitter that transfers everywhere & to everything. It's absolutely refined & never goes too glittery. You can control the application & built it up by spraying layer after layer for more intensity. This is a great accessory for any holiday & party season but you can always keep it around for special nights out & dinner dates. The Sparkler in Enchanting Gold adds a touch of luxury & glamour to any outfit on an evening out. I can safely state that its one of my best finds, period.

 

The Sparkler is also available in Dazzling Copper. If you wish to find out more about it check out The Body Shop website.

Would you give it a try?

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Burberry Body & Per Una Gabriella | Favorite Fragrances in London

I'm in love with  London....

It was my first time in this awesome urban, metropolitan city but I never liked any other city more than I liked London. I visited London in March when officially the city is "bedecked with early spring blooms". Unfortunately, it was pretty cold & it almost snowed one day! Spring is coming in really slow this time around in London. But that didn't stop us from going around & have a fabulous time!

I love perfumes just as I love London. Perfumes are a part of me & my personality. The are an 'invisible' fashion accessory to me. They define who I am. I have always been into buying perfumes regularly. Most of the times I use one fragrance at a time. I want to do a separate post with my favourite pictures of London but I want to start by appreciating 2 fragrances which keep me smelling sweet & fresh every day & evening I spent in London. These are:

Burberry Body

&

Per Una Gabriella

Launched in 2011 Burberry Body captures the iconic spirit of the brand in a striking sensual way. It smells luxurious & woody - just the way I like it.  It's fresh, sweet, classy, elegant, warm-floral, sophisticated. The best thing about it is that its long lasting & comes out bold on 'me'.  Model, actress & Victoria's Secret angel Rosie Huntington Whiteley endorsed this fragrance.  I couldn't help add gorgeous photos of her. The bottle is long, skinny & multi faceted, almost jewel like. I really liked the packaging which is feminine & elegant creating a feel of pure luxury. I mostly wore this fragrance at evenings when I was all dressed up for a fabulous dinner or a musical at Royal Albert Hall! 

I came across Per Una Gabriella while I was shopping at Westfield. I noticed this immediately at Marks & Spenser's fragrances section with the lovely packaging! First off this can make one of the best gifts. It comes in almost cheetah-like print gift box. The bottle is almost round and chunky. It has the same cheetah print 'scarf' around its neck making it one of the prettiest packaging. The fragrance is a beautiful citrus & white floral notes over a background of rich musk aroma. This fragrance is vibrant & glamorous! I wore this at daytime while I was discovering London.

Both these fragrances add a little extra glamour & fun to my days & evenings in London. What a coincidence both of these fragrances are UK brands! I'm still enjoying these back home where spring is in full bloom. These will surely add to the beautiful memory that I have of London. 

 

I can't wait to be there again…

Do you have any favorite fragrance associated with a city or a place? 

Have you done a post on a perfume lately? Leave a link below. J  

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NOTD | Maybelline ColoRama Apple Candy and Wine Shimmer

Spring is here..

At least in my part of the world. Weather is warm & pleasant. Trees are turning green, flowers are blooming in pretty colors. Birds are happier - robins & bluebirds. The air is filled with fragrance of fresh flower buds.

With all this drama taking place around me who cares for soft pastels?! I kicked off Spring with Maybelline Colo Rama's Candy Apple  & Wine Shimmer.

Candy Apple  is the perfect red! It's a candy-apple like deep red. You don't need 2 coats, one coat is enough & the brush makes application even easier. The finish is glossy, elegant & ravishing. Wine Shimmer is a lovely raspberry red jelly that includes tiny specks of holographic glitter which are a little spaced out. Perfect for a hint of shimmer. I applied 2 coats of Candy Apple  & topped it off with a single coat of Wine Shimmer. 

Both these gorgeous shades are part of Maybelline Colo Rama line & look absolutely beautiful & lively. If you want extra gloss finish off your nails with a single coat of Maybelline Colo Rama Clear Shine top coat like I did. 

What do you think? What's your favorite shade this season?

Welcome Spring !

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"Beautify Me" Vitamin Complex | Inner Me

Do you take vitamins? I do.

I recently purchased Beautify Me from Boots while I was just looking around.

Beautify Me Vitamin Complex by Inner Me is a beauty supplement for skin, hair & nails. Multi vitamins are good if you want to ensure a balanced vitamin intake especially if your daily routine & eating habits you are not consuming the recommended intake. This comes in a pretty packaging of 2 week's supply. To me Beautify Me Vitamin Complex is an all compassing beauty supplement which help enhance the vitality of your skin, hair & nails.

A well-loved & consumed box of  Beautify Me Vitamin Complex

I've been taking multi vitamins in the past from time to time but this is one supplement with which I saw visible difference in the texture of my skin & hair. My skin looks brighter & more fresh! Beautify Me Vitamin Complex are encased in a really pretty & feminine yet practical package with two trays that slide out in both direction. It's labelled with each day of the two week's supply which is very convenient to follow. I love the artwork on packaging! It has a very pretty sketched girl with long hair & rosy cheeks. It's a very different concept from other brands which usually use real models. This makes the packaging really cute & different. 

Beautify Me Vitamin Complex comprises of: 

Vitamin C

MSM

Silica

Beta-Carcotene

Marine Collagen

Marine Chondroitin

Biotin

&

Zinc, Copper, Iodine, Selenium (yeast free)

MSM is called the "beauty mineral" due to the way it helps form collagen, elastin, cartilage & keratin - all the elements to make you look glossiest! All these antioxidants protect us from free radicals - the little blighters which damage collagen causing ageing & wrinkles. Biotin helps in maintenance of normal skin & hair. Selenium  helps in maintenance of normal hair & nails. Both ingredients support cell growth.  If you need to check out more on products in this range check the Inner Me website.

Like Beautify Me I also believe that health, beauty  & vitality  all begin 'within'. *deep*

What do you think? 

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