Summer Trend: Nude Nails

Yep, that’s right – barely there nails are totally on trend this summer so chuck out the acrylics and get painting! Lighter skintones should go for peaches, baby pinks, blushes and creams with a pink undertone and darker/olive complexions suit light browns, beige and taupes. I’m currently lusting after OPI Tickle My France-y and Revlon’s Sheer Blush. Does anyone know if these are worth buying??

Revlon varnish in Sheer Blush

OPI nail lacquer in Tickle My France-Y

If you have any recommendations please let me know… xx

Asian Woman Magazine Spring Issue

Thought I'd take a moment to show you all the cover of the latest Asian Woman magazine.

This issue has the lovely Bollywood actress Kajol looking really edgy in a green/peach makeup look.

Read my interview with her inside (some shameless plugging there...!) And let me know your thoughts!

Sami xx

Update

Hey guys,

this is just a quick update to let you know that my blog can now also be found at the offical Asian Woman Magazine website: http://www.asianwomanmag.com/ !

This means that I will be doing more regular posts (before I was always at work, so I never really had much time and now it's sort of like work - this isn't a great excuse I know... :S).

Anyhu watch this space

Sami xx

The Vitality Show

Hi guys,

Quick update to let you's know that I went to the Vitality Show last friday and I LOVED it! It's like a beauty addict's dream. Anyway will be posting pics and giving more info soon so watch this space :-)

Sami xx

Product Rave: Vasanti Lip Balm

Vasanti Cosmetics are a Canadian-based beauty brand that I came across a few years ago through work. I had initially dismissed it but recently at an exhibition I came across it again and thought why not give it a go?

I’d been looking for a sheer everyday lipstick and the woman recommended their bestseller Tinted Lipbalm in Tahiti. I was really surprised by the effect – it felt like I had just put an intensive moisturiser on my lips. And it tastes amazing too! Described as a lip conditioner that gives a hint of colour, the results were silky soft lips with just the right amount of colour.

Unfortunately there are no Vasanti concession stores in the UK at the moment but if anyone wants the contact details of a UK based seller please let me know.

Sami xx

Random Rant

Why are sales assistants at beauty counters so rude?!?!

The other day I was at the Shu Uemura counter at Selfridges with a friend and I was showing her a cleansing oil. The sales assistant told us that for a big bottle it would cost £50. I thought that was a a lot to splurge on a cleanser without trying it out so I asked for a sample of one of them. He then said that there weren't any samples when there were blatantly a handful behind the counter. When I asked him again he rudely handed over ONE tiny sachet. Of course I asked for one for my friend, which he wasn't too pleased about. And then he stormed off to 'help' another customer.

This experience has really put me off going back to that counter again. I mean, c'mon how can someone working in customer services be THAT rude?! Samples are what help draw customers in. It makes it easier for them to decide whether or not they should spend a certain amount of money on something. To be honest I shouldn't even need to ask for a sample, it should be offered as part of the service.

Anyway, sorry for the lengthy rant but I find it quite therapeutic letting out steam through writing (i'll probably cringe when I read this back in a few months).

On a positive note, I have had a good experience with Shu Uemura in the past at other department stores. The guy gave me loads and loads of samples : - ) and yes it did help me decide if I wanted to buy it again.

Sami xx

NARS Eyeshadow - check the name!

I was browsing around the NARS beauty counter on friday when I came across this eye shadow called 'Bengali'. Being a Bangladeshi myself I was thrilled!! We have an eye shadow!!

The colour is a rich, woody brown that would look lovely with a smoky eye and the pigmentation is really good as it stayed on my hand right up until the next day.

The only reason I didn't impulsively buy it is because I have a huuuge collection of brown eye shadows as it is and I am trying to be sensible with my spending (okay i'll probably go out and buy it next month - but for now i've resisted).

Quite proud of myself... : - )

Sami xx

NARS Single Eye shadow, £16