Target Beauty Box Fall 2014 Review

Hi Everyone… I wanted to do my Fall/Winter Favorite Lip Liners and Gloss, but then I saw my first Target Beauty Box for Fall 2014. Its still available for purchase, so I thought this might be good time to put it there.

Its still available on Target website(Click Here)for purchase. Its $7 and free Shipping. I like this beauty box, than subscription services I tried in the past. Its cheap and I know what I get. No surprises and disappointments. 

Here is what I see in the box and my thoughts.
First thing I see are the coupons 20% off + free shipping+ complimentary gift from dermstore.com and $3 Off of any $15 Purchase from Target.

Next are the Hair products, This is the main reason I bought the box. Fekkai Blowout Hair Refresher Dry Shampoo and L’Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray. These are very generous sizes and I am really glad that I was able to try. I am definitely going to buy the full size.

The other products I liked are the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk Lait and L’Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Lipstick in Blushing Harmony. The lipstick is very different it has the lipstick consistency but like a gloss.

And finally something weird, they are Laneige BB Cushion. They are like these sponge dipped in foundation/ BB cream. Sorry I did not understand the concept of them.So I do not want to talk about them.

I really liked this box and I am really looking forward for the next one.
XoXo
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DIY Monday – Instant Oatmeal Cookies

Happy Monday everyone… I have been gone for a while and now that I got some time I want to keep up with my blog.  I had so many pictures taken for all the DIY’s I have done. So, I have decided to make every Monday as a  DIY Monday and every Thursday will be posts related to Beauty/ Fashion Etc…

Since this is my DIY Monday, I want to do a sweet and simple DIY, actually recipe. Its Instant Oatmeal Cookies. Who will not be bored eating oatmeal daily, this is a yummy and delicious way to eat the same oatmeal. Lets get started.

Ingredients:
6 packets of your favorite instant Oatmeal makes around 12 medium sized cookies 1/4 cup Butter( I used its not butter light)
1/4 brown sugar /sugar, you can totally skip as the instant Oatmeal already has sugar.
2 whole eggs
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tsp milk
1/2 all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt
This is optional, any nuts, dates, apricots,figs finely chopped.
Procedure:
1) Whisk together butter, sugar, eggs, Vanilla extract, Milk. Just mix for 2 minutes
2) Then in a separate bowl, mix all the dry ingredients.
3) Mix the dry stuff in the wet and just mix gently.This can be very sticky and goopy.
4) Make some medium size balls and press them on a greezed baking plate.
5) Bake at 350° preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes and your boring oatmeal to the cookies for on the go or as some munching snack.
Some tips that I learned:
-Do not whisk too much, oats become more goopy. 
-If your dough is not thick enough to make balls , do not worry add some more oats.
– If your dough is sticky to press them , just wet your hands little bit.
– Do not over do more them 10 mins , they might become dry.

Happy Baking..
XoXo
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My Fall and Winter Lipstick Favs

Hello Ladies ….. Hope everyone is having a good week. 

As promised and little late this is about my favorite Fall/Winter Lipsticks, I have been obsessing for this fall and winter. This year I have been more towards the nude brown kind and purple. Quick pic of my lipsticks and some swatches. Everything is drugstore, except one M.A.C. I think drugstore lipsticks works great compared to any high-end brands, also comes in variety of colors. My Favorite are the L’oreal Infallible Lipsticks.

We will start with the nudes/BRowns . First one is the darkest brown that I own. Its L’Oreal Infallible Java Jolt #846, I think I can never wear this color except in Fall. These lipsticks has the best staying power. Next one is the M.A.C Luster Viva Glam V this is the nudest nude I own and it washes me out a little so I top it with a pink lip gloss. But when I have a nice smoky eye nothing complements than a nude lipstick. 

Next are my purples, which I have raved about in my September Favorite Post (link here). These are my this years favorite lipsticks. I think I can even take them into spring.ahh..They are Covergirl Embrace etrinte(left) and Divine Divine(right)

Then to darkest burgundy lipsticks. First one is the Maybelline #425 Plum Paradise. This is kind of all year color for me. When I am not sure ,this is my go to color. Next is the WnW Dark Wine #522A , its a matte burgundy color. I wear this mostly during Winter and goes with all sweaters I have.

I do not want to drag this post with all Lip Liner and Gloss. So I will have a separate post. Look up for that..

Thank You for stopping by. Let me know what you are rocking this Fall/Winter. I would like to try new Lipsticks. 

XoXo

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My September Obsessions

 Hi Everyone.. Happy October and Happy Fall to everyone. I am so excited finally fall is here making my skin acne free. As I already mentioned this is the only time my skin is very good with no acne and glowy skin. This month I had very few beauty products that I am obsessed.  

As Usual ELF BB Cream and HD Lifting Concealer. Hands down these are the best combination for a good coverage. For the face I have been using the Balm Cosmetics bronzer and highlighter. I got these on Overstock.com , when they had a sale. If you do not follow this site (http://nouveaucheap.blogspot.com) you have to follow. She posts about the ultimate beauty sales.  

 

These are the beautiful powders I have ever used. The highlighter is so gorgeous and gives nice shine without being like a disco ball. Also stays all day. The bronzer is so light and its not powdery like others. By just using these products, I want to get more of their products. These are expensive side so have to wait for some sale on these babies.

Oh I have to talk about these brushes. These are a dupe for the sigma Precision Brushes. I got these on Aliexpress, If you wish to purchase, here is the direct link to it. Can you believe these are only $3.99, you have to be aware that, the order takes about a month or so, because they ship from China . I have washed them once now and I did not see any fallout from it. 

Coming to the lips, these are my most used fall/winter lipsticks. I got these last year and cannot get enough use of it. Covergirl Embrace etrinte(top) and Divine Divine(low). I will have a most used fall/Winter lipsticks post, that’s coming up.

Last but not least is my baby Coastalscents To Go Palette Beijing. My all time favorite of all the palettes. These are buttery soft and stay on all day and blends gorgeously. They are only $9.99 and I think they have 6 or 8 palettes, but currently I see only 2 of them on their website. I have my eye on the Paris palette.  I guess Its time for another coastal scents order.

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XoXo

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