Hello everyone,
I'm so excited to write this post because my lovely friend Rajinie got married to her now husband Dinuk and theirs was the first wedding I was personally invited to (usually I'm included in the '& family' bit). I feel like a proper adult now haha. Down below is their invitation which looks beautiful and as a person who loves details I was even more excited by the little wax seal on the envelope.



For jewelry I chose a simple pair of stud earrings and this necklace I bought from Backstage. For my makeup I did something similar to what Maryam did in her video, minus the false lashes. Here's her video: https://instagram.com/p/09FeoRLpU4/?taken-by=maryamnyc









































The entire wedding seemed straight out of a movie, but better. I was so thrilled to be able to celebrate such a special day and I wish them both nothing but happiness and love in the many years of marriage to come.

Click on the link to check out Rajinie's blog: http://comeawaywithmemylove.blogspot.com/

Much love,

Hello everyone,
This post is going to be about nail polish shades for Spring/Summer 2015 (if you haven't already guessed by the title) because you know I'm all about those nails, about those nails...haha. If you haven't already picked out a couple of shades to wear this season, hopefully this post will help you.


1. Sheer White/Nude shades
I picked up the nail polish no. 145-Soft Pink by Jordana for Rs. 460.
(Link: http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-107-french-manicure-nail-polish.aspx )
 
 





As seen on Erin Fetherston













2. Reds and corals
I love the 50s and it was a decade of red lips and red nails which are making a comeback now, as seen on the runways at both Zac Posen and Caroline Herrera shows. At the Jenny Packham show the classic red was mixed with  orange tones to create a gorgeous look which I reckon looks good on anyone. I like to keep it simple with red/orange shades because i want the color to speak for itself. So I picked out the shade no. 35 by Farmasi for Rs. 350. One thing I like about Farmasi is that they have endless shades to pick from which is great because most other brands here are so limited in the range of colors they offer.
(Link:  http://farmasi.com.tr/en/scategory/24/nail-enamel/ )




















Although it's not a red or coral I've also been wearing a bold pink shade in no. 97 by Viana for Rs. 295 a lot recently. (The colors on the website are quite misleading but here's the link: http://viana.lk/products/colour-cosmetics/viana-nail-polish/# )

3. Pastels
I love pastel nail polishes and if there's ever a time to stock up on them, this is it. When choosing pastels, I don't just pick the pinks no matter how tempting. I like to go for the blue, mint and lilac shades. So when you pick them, go for shades you wouldn't usually wear. Besides think about all the different nail art you can try, just check pinterest if you are still unsure. Tip: Search for watercolor nails as seen on the Rebecca Minkoff show at New York Fashion week.  Anyway the shades I picked out are no. 88 (mint) and no. 83 (lavender) by Viana for Rs. 295 each. (The photo of the mint nails is somewhat old so forgive me for the quality)





















4. Metallics
If you don't want to go out in a metallic skirt, this is a great way incorporate metallics into your style to stay on trend this season. Go for blues, bronze or sage shades instead of gold or silver. Try a french manicure with a metallic tip or metallic nail art with negative space as seen at the Zimmermann fashion show.




















What are your favorite nail polish shades for Spring/Summer 2015? Let me know in a comment below.

Much love,

Hello everyone,
For a makeup bag there's not a lot of makeup in there, isn't it? Well everyone has their own style and likes/dislikes so I'm going share with all of you what's mine.
Starting off with the makeup bag, this one's new and I got it from Odel for Rs. 450 (Initially priced at Rs. 850-WINNING!!) I like the fact that it is transparent but most of all I loved the coral colored handle. Yes, I bought a bag because I loved the color of the handle. I have to say that the reason why I don't have any foundation/ concealer is because I don't wear them on a daily basis.
As you've guessed I love my eye makeup and I carry with me at all times my Maybelline Colossal Kajal. Here's my review: http://mandy-s-heart.blogspot.com/2015/02/review-maybelline-colossal-kajal.html. I also have my Jordana fabuliner which is a recent addition to the bag. I use it to do the winged eyeliner but I love my Essence super fine eyeliner pen as well, so I go back and forth with these two. I also use the I love extreme volume mascara by Essence and go over it with Viana lash illusion mascara wand to separate the lashes. (Hate it when the mascara clumps)
Onto the lip products, I love my Maybelline baby lips lip balm. (I talked about it in my lip balm post: http://mandy-s-heart.blogspot.com/2015/02/lip-balms-anyone.html ) I wear it almost everyday so it's a must-have product for me. Apart from that I take with me either my Jordana Matte Lipstick in the shade Taupe (Review: http://mandy-s-heart.blogspot.com/2015/03/review-jordana-matte-lipstick.html ) or my Revlon Colorburst Matte balm in Standout Remarquable.
Apart from that I have my compact mirror and Aquawipes. I use both Vaseline total moisture-cocoa glow lotion (I just can't get enough of the smell-so good) and the aloe fresh lotion, which I've run out of.
I also take a jaw clip and a lot of hair grips and hair ties with me cause I always end up loosing them. I also have a bigger hair tie as I end up putting my hair in a bun. It just seems easier that way but if I do feel like having my hair down I use a little bit of the Silicone Hair Treatment by Dreamron which has Vitamin E and Argan Oil to give it some shine and make it look healthier. It also makes it easier to manage without having to deal with tangled hair. Does that count as a pun?

What's in your makeup bag? Leave a comment down below with your must-haves in your makeup bag or if you think of anything I should have with me.
Much love,

Hello everyone,
The weather has been quite strange these days, going from scorching hot during mid day to cold cold nights, and sometimes the other way around. Not here to present a weather forecast, am I?  Back to the topic. I have been in dire need of a pair of sandals and in true shopaholic manner I've bought two. Since Spring/Summer fashion is in full gear I thought I'd share them with you, along with some others to feel inspired. Oh, and I bought mine from a store called Shades in Rajagiriya and I've come to know there's another outlet in Battaramulla.






















Here are some more styles for inspiration, you can click the picture which will direct you to the websites.

These sandals are a fun way to get with the metallic trend as seen on the runway at DKNY, Peter Som and Versace shows this season.





































If prints are more your style:






































Or if you just want to keep it simple, go for white or pick some some pretty pastel colored ones.





















If you need more convincing, Forever 21 has sandals starting at $8.90. Check their website here http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=shoes_sandalsflipflops

Much love,

Hello everyone!
It's rather late to be posting February favorites, but hey better late than never! Anyway here are my February favorites: Revlon matte balm in no. 250 Standout Remarquable, CCUK compact powder in no. 9 Biscuit Glow, Jordana quickliner in no. 08 Ruby Stone and earring set from Backstage at Odel. Reviews will be posted soon. ❤

Links:
Revlon matte balm: http://www.revlon.com/products/lips/lip-color/colorburst-matte-balm#309975726503||0
Jordana Quickliner: http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-96-quickliner-lip-pencil.aspx
Compact Powder: http://www.britishcosmetics.lk/products.php?c=4&sc=58&ssc=90&p=104
*Unfortunately I couldn't find the exact earring set on the website but you can checkout their other products, if you'd like, by visiting the website at http://www.odel.lk/store/products_new?cPath=392

Much love,