Invisibobble

If you haven't heard, Invisibobble is the latest trend to amazing hair care, so what exactly is it? It is a trace less hair ring, which comes in a radical design. Compared to regular hair ties, this hair ring looks like a telephone wire, YES!! You read right, it looks like a telephone wire, but don't let this hair ring fool you... It is amazing! After doing some research on the Invisibobble, I searched a few online stores which stocked it such as Rubybox and Retail Box. I also checked a few local salons, which really recommended this... At first I thought they just wanted me to spend R80 on three plastic hair ties, but I was wrong.

The Invisibobble is promoted for various reasons, which are:

• It is traceless
• It avoids headaches 
• Doesn't give you split ends 
• Has a strong grip 
• Is for all hair types

I purchased the pack which contains three different colours, mine contained a black, hot pink and red Invisibobble. The first one I used was a red. My hair is pin straight and I hate getting a hair line, so the Invisibobble promised no hair lines, YES! It lived up to the promise. Over time the Invisibobble does get loose, so you need to give it a few days to get back to its original shape. I will admit, I snapped the red one in a day, so I didn't think they were going to last long... Luckily the rest were quite long lasting and are still going strong! 

So I'd say R80 is quite steep for some hair ties, right? Exactly so if you would like something similar which gives you the same features... I'd recommend checking the Woolworths hair range, I purchased the Invisibobble dupe for R25, plus it included 5 of these hair rings! I'd really recommend you give it a try... It is amazing and you would definitely believe me when you try it.

 

P.S. : I am super sorry for not including my own pictures!

 

 

27 Pinkx launch in Beverly Hills Hotel

 

Durban bloggers were lucky enough to get a glimpse of the 27 Pinkx range in Durban on Thursday, 8 May 2014. We were dazzled and mesmerized at the Beverly Hills Hotel, as we were introduced to the 27 Pinkx range, got to mingle with the Durban bloggers, as well as meet the stunning Danielle Franco as well as Khatija Ahmed, who is one of the gorgeous sisters from 27 Pinkx.

 

 27Pinkx was created with one simple mission in mind: to bring a little piece of Hollywood luxury to women through out South Africa. We produce exceptional and stylish makeup storage and tools at an affordable price for our consumers. 27 Pinkx is owned by the gorgeous duo Khatija and Anjum Ahmed, and was founded by the sisters in 2012.

 

ABOVE: I was lucky enough to catch a shoot of Khatija Ahmed from 27 Pinkx at the launch.

 

 BELOW: The luscious lashes 27 Pinkx has to offer for girls who love gorgeous lashes. The lashes come in a set of 5 pairs, with each pair of lashes having an even more mesmerizing effect than the previous one. What 27 Pinkx says about the Lashes: "The 27Pinkx lash collection ranges from natural to ultra voluminous black lashes. These lashes are suitable for all eye shapes and add a pop of wow to every look." If you looking for an organizer, introducing the MINI ORGANISER, it is perfect to store your make up. What 27 Pinkx says about the Mini Organiser: "This beauty is perfect for those who have limited storage space. This organizer is ideal for jewelery, makeup and cosmetics."

Lashes retail for R230 , while the mini organizer retails for R1200, and are available on the 27 Pinkx website.

 

ABOVE: The 27 Pinkx make up brushes, which are gorgeous and feel super soft and amazing. The brushes come in a gorgeous brush bag to hold the 10 amazing brushes ranging from :Edge brush, Pencil brush, Flat brush, Small flat brush, Blending brush, Concealer brush, Foundation brush, Blush brush, Powder brush and Lip brush. - Retails for R420

27 Pinkx Acyrlic Brush Holder: Above is the gorgeous acrylic holder which can hold up to 16 brushes. Acrylic Brush Holder retails at R380.

THE PALETTES
The Palettes from 27 Pinkx are absolutely beautiful, I really couldn't get over them, I was really lucky to get to play around with the palettes at the 27 Pinkx launch! The palettes range from eye shadows, to lip palettes, and lets not forget the dreamy blush palette. The eye shadows are soft and have a gorgeous buttery feel, I really can't explain how gorgeous the shades are and how perfectly pigmented they are. Palettes from Top to Bottom: Blush Bronzer and Highlighter Palette - Retails for R460, Eye Shadow Palette Naughty Nudes Palette - Retails for R460, Lip Palette: Sugar and Spice - Retails for R450, Eye Shadow Palette High End Palette - Retails for R460

More about the 27 Pinkx Durban Launch

 

While our night was filled with the most yummy food, ranging from perfectly cut sandwiches, to tempting little treats, to the freshly baked macaroons which we couldn't resist. I think the most fascinating part of the night was getting to have a high tea with all of the bloggers as well as Khatija and Danielle and play around with the gorgeous make up! All the bloggers were gifted gorgeous 27 Pinkx make up brushes, so look out for a review soon!

 

The tempting food at the 27 Pinkx launch

 

The beautiful table décor, which I couldn't resist taking a picture of, mainly because everything looked so perfect, definitely to set in a calm and relaxing mood.

 

Gorgeous food? Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks knows best!

 

Our High Tea was filled with gorgeous candles to make the night luminous as well as add a perfect glow to our night, making it absolutely unforgettable.

 

 

 VISIT 27 PINKX

  

27 Pinkx has an incredible range of make up (palettes, pigments and imported make up) as well as acrylic organisers and make up brushes. 27 Pinkx also stocks Ciate nail polish in unlimited shades! They currently stock the Konjac facial sponges as well. If you're looking for a gorgeous make up brush holder, with a touch of luxury... you know where to look!

 

 Visit 27 Pinkx Website

Visit 27 Pinkx Facebook Page

Follow 27 Pinkx on Twitter

Have a look at the 27 Pinkx Blog

Plus if you're an Instagram addict, make sure you follow 27PINKX to look at the gorgeous make up styles done by the 27 Pinkx sisters, as well as a touch of fashion and into the 27 Pinkx range! 

 



Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain

 

So for a few years, I've been eyeing the YSL Glossy Stain, but it is quite pricey for just a glossy stain, so when I heard about this L'Oreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain, I couldn't hold in my excitement. I rushed to the closest Foschini and got my hands on a Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in the shade 300 Juliet. So I'm going to talk about the packaging first, I really like the packaging, it looks classy, with a shimmering gold casing, as well as a gold lid, and a see through window to view the beautiful colour you're purchasing. Plus it has a little embossed gold plate which had the L'Oreal logo, want something luxurious? This is definitely it! Trust me... I got a few looks from some curious ladies when I applied this gorgeous Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain. 

The applicator is quite different, than your regular applicator, it is more in a downwards tear drop shape, which I am assuming should help you with a more even application as well as a quicker one as it covers more of your lips at a slick brush.  I personally thought the applicator shape was different, but helped me with an easier application, I'd give L'Oreal a thumbs up for designing that applicator. The actual product is difficult to explain, because it is neither a lipstick, nor is it a lipgloss, it is basically like a lipgloss, which gives coverage like a lipstick, yet stays on like a balm stain... Confusing right? The stain has this gel kind of scent (if you've tried gel stains, the scent will be familiar). 

 

The colour I chose, looks very red in the tube, but surprisingly isn't that red when applied to lips. I'd say it gives lips a fair amount of colour. The texture of this is similar to lip gloss, it is slightly sticky but surprisingly light... I'd say that even though it is sticky, it gives lips a slight silky feeling when first applied. After getting used to this Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain, I really like it. In fact I am going to purchase a few more! I like how it stays on for hours without fading, I was more surprised that after eating, the stain didn't fade quickly. As it did fade, it faded into an even light tint but still had a little glossy look, so it didn't make lips look all weird. 

The only problem I'd have with this product would be the weird sticky moisture layer which is left on lips right at the end, but it is nothing that make up remover cannot deal with. I'd give the product a thumbs up completely, because it is affordable, doesn't dry out lips, the colour lasts quite long, it is compact to throw into a clutch bag for a night out, plus it is available in quite a few colours. So if a silky glossy kind of look is what you're looking for... I'd definitely recommend this L'Oreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain to you!

 

Inglot HD Illuminizing Loose Powder

 

So I am addicted to the beautiful shimmer look you get with any illuminating powders or liquid illuminators, this Inglot HD Illuminizing loose powder was more of a splurge product which I wanted as soon as it hit the shelves, before I buy a splurge product, I always test it out, so I tried out shade 45 at the Inglot counter. Shade 45 is a beautiful golden shimmer powder which has soft flecks of gold shimmer. I had a full face of make up but with nothing illuminating on my face, the friendly consultant dusted off some of this magical shimmer powder all over my face, surprisingly it was visible but in a beautiful subtle glowing way, perfect for any day look! I asked her to immediately give me one of these gorgeous powders in shade 45. 

When I got home... It was time to play with my new toys! The packaging of this product is just gorgeous, it comes in a sleek semi matte packaging box with all the details about the product as well as the word 'HD' in embossed gold, screams some class to me! Once you've opened the box, there is a round little tub which is see through (you can see the shimmering powder) with a classic polished black lid with "INGLOT" printed in white.  I'd say the entire tub can fit in the palm of my hand, which makes it quite compact and easy to carry around. 

Once you open the lid (screw on lid, so I'd say no product spillage for you if you're traveling) I found an applicator, this has to be the softest, most velvety feeling applicator I've ever seen... Just by looking at this applicator, I can tell you, this product is a luxurious one! The container has 12 holes to allow product to come through for use, I'd recommend keeping the sticker to seal the container after use because sometimes if you're traveling you wouldn't want extra to stay in the container. 

So I haven't used the applicator to apply this Illuminizing powder because I'd say it would be recommended more for using the powder on your body. I used a fluffy powder brush to apply to my entire face for a beautiful glowing look. This powder has such a fine texture, it feels light and absolutely invisible on skin, yet you always have a radiant and glowing appearance, I'd day it lasts almost the entire day on your face, because I've used it for almost a full day. 

You can use this HD Illuminizing loose powder has a full face illuminator (for day time use as well as night time use), as a body illuminator or even to highlight your face and use on cheekbones and places where the light catches on your face. So I'd recommend you purchase this product. The actual product is only 4.5g which might put you off, but you really need a little to give you a gorgeous glow so basically this product will last you a good couple of years! Plus, if gold isn't your colour, this product is available in a few shades.