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December 05, 2015

Who Wore What: Masaba Gupta-Madhu Mantena Wedding Reception

December 05, 2015 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

Quirky Designer Masaba tied knot to producer Madhu mantena and the reception was grand affair with many bollywood celebrities in attendance. Masabas complete wedding looks and style have already been discussed about on our blog here and in this post we will focus on what the guests wore.

I did not connect much with Masaba Guptas wedding style as I found it too contemporary and futuristic but the guests attending her reception balanced things out well turning up in the ethnic best outfits. The outfits worn by bollywood guests were tradition with a touch of modernity which is what i expected Masaba to try. But anyway what is done is done and Iam no one to dictate to Masaba as to what she should wear on her important day so here i bring to you details on what the guests wore so you can inspire yourself for the upcoming wedding season.

Dia Mirza:

Let me start off with Dia Mirza who was a picture of elegance in bright and festive Sabyasachi Sharara. Such a bright red colour would make you give competition to the bride but Dia styled it right by adding muted gold jewels and subtle make up to keep things simple . I so wish Masaba had opted for something similar for her special day instead of awkwardly placed tissue bits!

Kangana Ranaut showed just how exactly to rock the angelic white colour at indian weddings. She wore a white Abu Jaini sandeep khosla lace saree paired with silver clutch and added colour to the look with red lips and red louboutins. The retro hair and the blouse added to her elegant look . Super Love .

Alia Bhat also wore a white Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla for the reception, but hers was a sharara with a touch of pink. Alia kept things simple by accessorizing her look with just a pair of earrings. The outfit was good but I felt it had fit issues and make Alia look a bit mature and aged. .

Mira Rajput looked amazingly gorgeous in her sheer Arpita Mehta saree. The colour looked great on Mira and she finished out the look with a necklace, earrings and gold clutch. The best thing about this look was the make up, Mira looked so natural and confident and made a perfect pair with Shahid kapoor . Love .

Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor attended the wedding reception together and decided to color co -ordinate their outfits. They both wore Anamika Khanna cream outfits in contemporary silhouettes. Rhea wore floor length cape over dhoti pants and top while Sonam wore a draped top with lehenga . I like that this duo try different things and experiment but here it did not work also the make up let them down. Love both the neck pieces though.

Aditi Rao Hydari wore black surendri shahrara which featured parrot prints. Gold earrings, a modernized version of hath phool and red lips completed her look. I dont have anything against wearing black to a wedding but i personally would never wear it myself. What are your thoughts on wearing black to Indian weddings?

Athiya Shetty opted for a Rohit Bal lehenga , but what made the look different was her peplum top . She also skipped the dupatta and added a potli and earrings to the look while the hair was half pinned. The look was interesting but the peplum top made Athiya look a little pregnant, I think pregnant women should try out this style to mask their tummy bumps .

Sophie Choudary went the traditional route in this Anita dongre lehenga which she paired with big earrings and gajra in hair. (PS : this was for the sangeet )

Whose look did you like best at this wedding?

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December 03, 2015

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Lehenga Love ~ Nargiz Fakhri In Manish Malhotra At The TOIFA Awards

December 03, 2015 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

Nargiz Fakhri in Manish Malhotra at TOIFA

There are some Bridal Lehengas which make one swoon, others which make us want to jump in joy but today we are sharing something with you all which simply took our breath away! Nargiz Fakhri gave us some superb inspiration for best bridal lehenga wear by donning this piece of pure awesomeness.

At Bling Sparkle, we can never get enough of pink, especially when it's such a stunning creation by Manish Malhotra. Everything from the way Nargiz Fakhri carries this Anarkali lehenga to the heavily embellished details on it is stunning. We want.

Best Bridal Lehenga Inspiration this is!

Nargiz made a fashion statement at the TOIFA, Times Of India Film Awards, wearing this gorgeous Pink and peach, heavily embellished lehenga. It is a perfect for the wedding or reception. Nargiz has been perfectly styled with hair tied up in a side bun and minimal accessories, giving all the attention only towards the outfit. The makeup with heavy eyes and soft lips with a hint of bronzer is perfect too.

Front and Back of the Lehenga

Me thinks it's a million dollar look specially designed to steal the show. What do you say?

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November 29, 2015

Asus Bridal Files

This Wedding Season, Stylize Your Phone

November 29, 2015 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

The phone you use says a lot about your style and I believe a stylish phone is the best accessory to complete any outfit, Bridal or not, so it is important to choose the right phone.

About 3 months back I was looking to upgrade my phone and after a lot of research I settled for the #Zenfone 2 from Asus . I must say I am loving the whole smartphone experience with Zenfone 2 which has an amazing camera helping capture fabulous photos even in low light and the battery performance is also very good add to that the phone is high on style and matches my fashion aesthetics well .

Asus has decided to further up the style game for its Zenfone 2 with the Zen Looks Asus Incredible catwalk case series . This campaign kicked-off in Southeast Asia and features model-blogger Kim Jones who traveled to 7 countries in 7 days to create 7 incredible #ZenLooks. Here are the looks she created in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and India.

Inspired by Asus Zenfone 2 and Incredible catwalk case series we at BlingSparkle created this lookbook.

Pink is all time favorite, pair it with the gorgeous Zenfone 2 and you get something simply irresistible! The above look is inspired by ASUS's all time famous Pink-blue-red hues wallpaper. In this pic, I have tried to bring out the world a woman carries inside her bag. :)

The look below defines ethnic elegance. It's what you would like to wear on a Dining night out with friends or family. You can also wear it on your Mehendi or the day before your wedding.

Contest:

Asus also launched an online creative contest called #ZenLooks for fashionistas wherein they invite you to design a #zenfone 2 case cover . Look around and take inspiration from your culture, national colours or textures you come across to design your own ultimate gadget accessory, a Zenfone 2 case cover. The best designs stand chance to win attractive prizes.
The ZenLooks competition is running on the brands facebook page from November 9 and last date to submit your entries is December 6 2015. If the contest interests you then visit the #ZenLooks Apps and share your case design NOW http://bit.ly/1Q1ohRK

Here are the Zenfone 2 case covers that we created and submitted as entries to try our luck at the contest:

Like one? Do share your thoughts :D

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November 25, 2015

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The Ultimate Guide to Style up for an Indian Winter Wedding

November 25, 2015 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

Tips for Indian Winter Wedding

Winter hasn't exactly arrived in Bangalore, it is cold and weepy and wet. You can call it Bangalore delayed rainy season but it is already beginning to get cold over most other parts of India and so I came up with this pretty warm idea of putting together a style guide for Indian winter weddings .

On a dull winter day, attending a winter wedding wearing a saree with sleeveless blouse or a lehenga with low back choli would mean freezing yourself to death and adding a sweater or a woolen shawl to your ethnic look means fashion disaster. But here iam going to guide you into staying fashionably warm and making a style statement without compromising on comfort

Most of the outfit ideas on this post are inspired from Sonam Kapoors Prem Ratan Dhan Payo promotional tour which saw sonam wear high necks and full sleeves . Sonam even gave lessons on stylish layering of ethnic outfits of which I am going to talk in detail in this post.

Choose the fabric carefully : When buying a winter wedding outfit keep an eye on the fabric used and give more preference to thick fabrics like velvet, raw silks , thick Georgette, brocades and skip delicate stuff like net and chiffon unless there is lot of layering and thick lining involved. Fabrics like velvet will keep you warm and also look royal .
I attended a wedding last year where the bride wore a marsala velvet lehenga with double dupatta so If you have always wanted to wear a velvet lehenga this is the time to try it out . Velvets in dark blue, marsala and black all will look great this wedding season. A velvet jacket with silk lehenga or velvet half saree are also good options to try. I also got myself a red and purple velvet chudidaar suit with embellished georgette dupatat which is just perfect for winter weddings.

Indian winter bridal wear

Embrace High necks and long sleeves : It makes no sense to wear sleeveless cholis or strapless blouses in winters. Go in for a regal or a royal look and opt for high embellished necks and long sleeves. India's top designers like Sabyasachi are churning out high neck , long sleeve leghengas and blouses whhich are the perfect way to dress up for winter weddings. If your high necks are not embellished then add in a neck piece over your blouse . You can even layer jewelry as winter is the best time to flaunt your accesories without sweating out even a bit.
High necks and full sleeves tend to look a bit mature on young women so take care to keep your make up and hair playful or soft to balance out.
Take inspiration from Sonam Kapoor here on how to dress in long sleeves and high necks.

Indian Bridal wear

Go for Jacket or cape ensembles : Jackets and capes with ethnic wear are the latest trend and the best time to rock it is in winter . Pair a long jacket with your saree or a short phulkari jacket with your anarkali. Even your sarees can be layered up with a classy phulkari jackets to give you a layered regal look. Capes can be a tricky deal but who doesnt want to follow the latest trends? Skip the sheer capes and opt for embellished ones to go with your outfits. Floor length capes are also a big thing these days, try some color blocking with silk capes for a comfortable and trendy ethnic look.
Ridhi Mehra showcased cape jumpsuits recently and these could be great options for a winter wedding

Indian bridal wear

Shawl it up! : Shawls today arent restricted to grandmothers! Velvet shawls in contrasting colours with embroidery or kundan embellishments are best way to grab eye balls and stay warm too . Take inspiraion from Anushka sharma who wore this mint suit with a red velvet dupatta to a wedding . You can even use a kanjeevaram silk dupatta like a shawl and add to your outfit for some warmth.

Indian bridal wear

Play with hemlines: High necks and covering up means you cant experiment much with your necklines in winter so to add a slight edge to your outfit experiment with hemlines. Go for asymmetrical hemline anarkalis, high low salwars kammez or ruffled lehengas and peplum blouses.

Indian bridal wear

Opt for Jutis: When it comes to footwear avoid open toe heels and bring out your traditional warm embellished juttis which will keep you warm while blending in with your ethnic look. You can even go in for booties to keep yourself warm if you are sure they wont show up too much under your floor length lehenga.

Indian bridal wear

Thermal leggings or camisoles: If it very cold you can wear thermal leggings under your lehengas to keep you warm but make sure these are of 3/4 th length so they don't show up . If your top isn't deep cut add a thermal camisole too .

I hope this post helps you style up for a winter wedding , please do leave your comments if you need help implementing any of the above ideas

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November 23, 2015

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Celebrity Style: Masaba Gupta During Her Wedding Celebrations

November 23, 2015 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

Masaba Gupta's wedding

Famous Indian based designer Masaba Gupta tied the knot with Film producer Madhu Mantena officially a few months back and chose this month to celebrate the same with close family and friends. The celebrations kicked off a a friends place in JUhu and lasted for three day.Her outfits she sported at her wedding, reception, Mehendi , bridal shower and sangeet came as a surprise. She wore the most weird looking clothes to her wedding celebrations. We all know she is a designer but that doesn’t mean you dress up in lackluster clothes. Most of the outfits she chose to be spotted in were shouting ‘ JUST FOR THE RAMP’, which made me think if she broke up wit her BFF , I mean if all goes wrong there is always your bestie who would point out what is wrong and weddings are something were your friends advice you the most.
She is youthful quirky apparel designer and selecting the same quirky clothes to wear on her wedding was a bad decision from the start. Congratulations to the newly wed but I do wish Masaba had chosen for bridal clothing instead of trying to look different on her own wedding. Many other celebrities in attendance to the wedding celebrations wore better clothes than the bride and bridegroom!
Masaba in Anamika Khanna - Wedding Reception Outfit

Masaba Gupta reception

I love Anamika Khanna outfits but Masaba choose this hideous outfit from all those pretty Anamika Khanna designs for her reception! Everything about the look is wrong, the hair the bust fit , the jacket is worst !
And not the bridegroom won’t be spared either! He should have put in a little extra effort to look good on a reception. Black on black looks dull and its an outfit my brother would have chosen to wear at a family function , forget a reception !

Masaba Gupta In her Own Designs – Bridal Shower Outfit

The outfit looked more of a party look than a bridal shower one. The polka dotted top with a retro effect was a downer itself and the pants look boxy on her. A total nay from us !
Masaba in Sanjay Garg – Sangeet Outift

Masaba Gupta sangeet

The only outfit I found pretty was the one she donned on her Sangeet, maybe it’s the color, it looks pretty on her. The hairstyle could have been better but there is no doubt this is dream outfit for many .
Masaba Gupta in Her own designs- Mehendi Outfit

We would have preferred some color for a mehendi outing . The white kurti along with the matchy sharara (or is that a lehenga?) just don’t work here. But it is a nice outfit considering the other disastrous outfits she chose to wear.
What do you think of her clothes, are they fit for a bride ? Yay or a nay? tell us!
Until next time
Love
Najmun Nissa

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November 22, 2015

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Wedding Inspiration: Sonam Kapoor looks her Ethnic best at PRDP Promotions

November 22, 2015 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

In character movie promotions are very common these days and you can spot almost every bollywood celebrity dressed in character at promotional events. No one does fashion and and in character promotions better than Sonam Kapoor and for her recently released blockbuster Prem Ratan Dhan Payo sonam kapoor was seen in a series of ethnic looks at promotional events.

The film which also stars Salman Khan has sonam kapoor playing the role of a indian princess and this means we get to see sonam kapoor delight us in traditional ethnic looks both on screen and offscreen . Here we put together her best ethnic looks for brides to take inspiration from. Be it mehendi or sangeet Sonam kapoor threw in a perfect look for every occasion as she promoted her movie. Even for non brides this post will serve as inspiration to dress up in style for the upcoming wedding season .

In a Rohit bal Ensemble featuring an anarkali with slit and white lehenga sonam pormoted her movie at a jewelry store. Red lips , middle parted hair and gold earrings finished out this look. Personally i think the hair and make up was too severe here. The outfit was interesting and i would have loved a softer updo .

Where to wear: Your sangeet , twirl around in this ensemble and it will look fabulous, just make sure you leave your hair open and wear heels

At the success bash of PRDP Sonam was spotted in a biege Anavila handwoven saree with metallic borders. Silver jewellery from Amarapalli , middle parted hair and soft make up finished out this look. A crop top paired with a non traditional saree drape, trust sonam to mix things up and churn out hatke looks. The dull saree was well elevated with oxidised jewellery and iam totally loving this simple but different ethnic look.

Where to wear: This is a very versatile look and can be replicated on several wedding dos including friends wedding or your own reception if your want to play subtle and experimental . Id would suggest this combination of crop top with the off beat drape for your mehendi , would look fresh and fun

Jackets over sarees are an in thing these days but sonam kapoor tok things a notch higher by turning up in Rahul Mishra anarkali type pastel blue coat over saree. This can be a very tricky look to pull off but if you have it you go for it!

Where to wear: To the next winter wedding you attend! Stay comfortably warm without compromising on style and you will definitely grab some eyeballs with this look

In a floor length red Gaurang Anarkali with a contrast green dupatta sonam kapoor looked gorgeous . I Love the addition of chand Bali earrings here and the make up for perfect too . Side swept hair and gold juttis finished out this breezy look on Sonam kapoor. The styling here is just PERFECTION but i wish the anarkali had a better fit.

Where to wear: To your relatives wedding or Mehendi

A chirpy yellow suit paired with silver jootis spells comfort . This is something i would wear without thinking twice.

Where to wear: Flaunt this look at the next summer wedding you attend but make sure you add a pair of huge jhumkas and contrasting glass or metallic bangles to make it more wedding appropriate.

A Regal Green Anamika Khanna lehenga for promotions at big boss . Pairing an ornate lehenga with a cropped and collored front buttoned blouse sonam added a rajwada beck piece to complete the look. I felt this look was incomplete without the dupatta .

Where to wear: If you want to replicate this one then definitely add a cream or gold dupatta. The emerald green is an amazingly rich colour and can be worn for your own reception or sangeet

A biege Shantanu and nikhil lehenga with asymmetrical cut high neck choli looked amazing on sonam kapoor . I dont really like the colour but this is refreshing change from blinged out lehengas we see these days. The silver accesories were just perfect with this lookand the middle parted bun blended in well .

Where to wear: your sangeet or your friends wedding but make sure the event isnt in summer! i have no idea why sonam is obsessed with full sleeeves all through her promotions

Sonam is credited as being a Fashionista and trying looks which are different with a lot of edginess and that is exactly what sonam does in this payal khandwala outfit. A banarsi lehenga paired with contemporary cut out cape top paired with pearl choker , tikka and studs Sonam gives lesson on how to do fusion wear right.

Where to wear: If you want to blend in traditional with contemporary the dramatic way for any of you pre wedding events try this.

Pink Anju Modi lehenga with cream and teal dupattas made for a fun and feminine look on sonam kapoor. The cut out at the back of the blouse add the required edge. The make up for crisp and the accessories blended in well

Where to wear: To your wedding, reception or even sangeet ! Just play with the dupatta drape to suit the occasion

White for an indian wedding? trust sonam to inspire you into it! This pure white payal pratap saree was pure elegance . I of course would pair this saree with a different blouse but love the styling, the pop of turquose via the necklace and earrings and soft hairdo .

Where to wear: This is an ethreal look to experiment with at someones wedding. This will also look great on bride or grooms mom .

Sonam Kapoor Payal Pratap Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Did you enjoy the ethnic looks from sonam kapoor during PRDP promotions? I have to say that all these looks felt a bit too much just for movie promotions and i am waiting to see what sonam kapoor will end up wearing when she gets married!

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November 20, 2015

Bridal buys Bridal Files

Bridal Lipstick Of The Week: L'Oreal Star Collection in FIRE

November 20, 2015 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

The wedding season is here and we the folks at Bling Sparkle are super excited to start a marathon of wedding related Posts! :D

The weather in Bangalore has gone quite nasty these days with Non-stop rain showers and freezing temperature. My heart goes out to all those who are getting married in Winter. May you stay warm and have a freeze free ceremony. :D

There are many shades of orange, the best one I love is of this gorgeous lipstick by L'Oreal. This lipstick is from the Star collection of L'Oreal wherein each lipstick was named after a famous celebrity(who are brand Ambassadors for L'Oreal from different countries).

This particular shade, FIRE was named after Fan Bing Bing, a gorgeous Chinese actress.

One word For This Lipstick: Perfect.

Yes, it's simply perfect! It's that Bubbly shade every bride can adorn. This lipstick has amazing, smooth texture which seamlessly glides on my lips, giving them an opaque finish. It hides pigmentation perfectly.

Another reason why it is perfectly Bridal is that its lasting power is DAMN good, and the BEST thing is that it does NOT dry up your lips in spite of lasting for so long. It's true to its name ~ Soft Matte.

The finish is a beautiful soft MATTE without any shimmers or such stuff which will ruin the look. It's a MUST HAVE in every Bride - to - be's booty. The best thing is, you can tone down your outfit a bit and wear it on a not-so-bridal-and-happening day too. For example, you can wear it on your Date night, Mehendi and even on a fun shopping outing with your best friend! :)

It looks SO gorgeous in me and feels SO light and weightless that I am head over heels in love with it! I always find myself ignoring all my other lipsticks and reaching out this often.

This shade will suit all skin type so it's a MUST HAVE - Go get yourself one if you are a Bride-to-be ASAP! :D

Shade: Fire

Texture: Soft Matte

Price: 999/- (Available in discounted rates on Flipkart I guess)

BlingSparkle Rating: 5*/5*

Lotsa Love,
~Bushra

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September 16, 2015

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Pay day Purchases for August: Makeup, Jewelry & Bag haul!

September 16, 2015 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

August was a very long month of hot weather and hard work. The wait for payday stretches out in front of you and the weather sucks to such an extent that you sweat even in air conditioning. Have I made enough excuses for splurging on some new products yet? I did a little bit of travelling in August and the work load seemed to double up once I returned back home! I think now that the month has come to an end it does call for some treats up my sleeve and what better way to celebrate my payday time so I went shopping :D ! ;)

Bags

My first visit was to my beloved Flipkart.com to pick up a sling bag which I was in real need off . I’ll tell you the reason behind the purchase of this sling bag. I added a sling bag on my wish list ever since my previously loved and million times used E20 sling bag’s chain broke off :’( and I had to purchase a replacement asap to subside the pain of losing a fav sling bag :P . I bought this cute sling bag in pink color but the brand Lengloy sent me a damaged product for which I got a replacement in no time. So no complaints here, I am totally loving my new bag buy!

With the sale, and a cheeky extra discount on the Flipkart app I got this spoil baby for just INR 599! *Yay*

Jewelry

My shopping is incomplete if I have not splurged on a beautiful pair of earrings and guess what I ended up buying two of them this time, blame the weather ! ha ! :p

Next I splurged upon some ethnic bling bangles! My favorite ethnic accessory ! The first set of bangles is a box of colorful plastic studded bangles to match with every rain and rainbow outfit of mine :P I already received a dozen compliments while they were on my slim wrists ;) So super yay to them! I bought them from a store in a place called Mohammadi near Lucknow city! Now you know why they are so pretty ! The other set of bangles in light pink and white were just a random buy and I can hardly wait to flaunt them !

Since I indulged in a lot of travelling in August I got the chance to pick up some finest products across the places I travelled. My next purchase was double linked two finger rings in gold and silver. They are a unique set of stretch rings and I can’t wait to flaunt them on a festive event! Every woman should own these pieces of statement jewellery in their style wardrobe!

My last buy in the jewellery sec included a beautiful bow shaped white stone studded hair holder clip from Lucknow ! It was love at first sight for this one. A jeweled hair accessory you are often going to see me flaunting :D

All of the jewellery I bought can be worn separately on simple occasions or even at weddings and parties !

Makeup

It’s the season of chapped lips hence my next purchase was two lip balms from my favorite lip balm brand Nivea ! These two (Pomegranate and Cherry) along with peach are my 3 favorite lip balms from Nivea’s #BFF new range of lip balms (reviews of the lip balms coming up in the next post)! I also bought a Maybelline Cheeky glow blush which was on my wish list from a very long time from now. My next buy in the makeup section was Lakme Shine Line Black Eyeliner from Lakme’s Absolute range. I had heard good reviews about it and bought it on a sale of 25% off on Amazon.in

Hair care

My next purchase was a roots comb as my previous roots comb accidentally broke and I had to replace it with a new one. I also bought a random comb to brush my wet hair after bathing.

Traditional trend accessory: Latkans

My purchases would be incomplete if I din’t splurge on a pair of latkans ! No guessing here, I ended up buying three pairs ! All so beautiful ! You can read more about latkans here.

The month of August was a promising one and I am happy to have shopped for some of the most blingy and lovely things ! Hopefully September turns out to be as good as August !

What about you ? Did you shop to your heart’s content the previous month? temme!

Until Next time

Love

Najmun Nissa

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December 05, 2015

Who Wore What: Masaba Gupta-Madhu Mantena Wedding Reception

December 03, 2015

Lehenga Love ~ Nargiz Fakhri In Manish Malhotra At The TOIFA Awards

November 29, 2015

This Wedding Season, Stylize Your Phone

November 25, 2015

The Ultimate Guide to Style up for an Indian Winter Wedding

November 23, 2015

Celebrity Style: Masaba Gupta During Her Wedding Celebrations

November 22, 2015

Wedding Inspiration: Sonam Kapoor looks her Ethnic best at PRDP Promotions

November 20, 2015

Bridal Lipstick Of The Week: L'Oreal Star Collection in FIRE

September 16, 2015

Pay day Purchases for August: Makeup, Jewelry & Bag haul!

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