Recent buys + Review

So in preparation of the youtube channel, i thought i'd get some more 'professional' make up items to add to my collection.. lol

I bought the following
1. BH cosmestics 60 colour day and night eye shadow palette
2. LA girl pro concealer in fawn (re-purchase)
3. City color bronzer in coffee
4. Elf make up mist and set (re-purchase)
5. Real techniques brush set

 BH cosmestics 60 colour day and night eye shadow palette
I have used this palette once (for my maybelline challenge). I really like the palette. It's very pigmented and has minimal fall outs. It is very economical and a dupe for some high end shadows. For example, the deep brown reminds me of saddle by MAC.
Bottom line: I recommend this palette!
link if you're interested: http://beautyjoint.com/eyes/eyeshadow/bh-cosmetics-60-color-bh-day-night-palette

LA Girl Pro concealer in fawn 
I use this for my under eye highlight. I am in love with this concealer. It is a buildable coverage concealer. I would usually set it with the ben nye topaz powder.
Bottom line: An affordable concealer that does the job!
link to where to get it from : http://beautyjoint.com/la-girl-pro-conceal?keyword=la%20girl

City Color : Be Matte Bronzer 
So i have been on a hunt for a bonzer that will show up on my skin (I am an NW55 in MAC). I have been using the sleek contour palette but i was hoping that i could get something darker. This bronzer has a good colour payoff however it doesn't show up on my skin too much :(
Bottom line: I won't be repurchasing this for myself, but i would do for client's with lighter skin tones.
Link: http://beautyjoint.com/city-color-be-matte-bronzer?keyword=city%20color%20bronzer&category_id=72

Elf Makeup Mist and Set
Works well for me. Makes my make up dewy (which i like). It also helps to control shine.
Bottom line: A must have in any make up kit.
http://beautyjoint.com/e-l-f-studio-makeup-mist-set?keyword=elf%20makeup%20mist

Real Techniques Brush Set - Core Collection Kit
This is the first branded brush set i am getting. I love them! Tres tres soft...
Bottom line: High quality and affordable.
link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Techniques-Core-Collection-Kit/dp/B004TSFBNK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414536326&sr=8-2&keywords=real+techniques+starter+set

I hope this review was helpful (especially for beginners and or make up lovers on a tight budget).

Until the post, God is love and love is God.

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Instagram and twitter - @aisharaji

Making your own wig

Hey guys, so i know a lot of times going to the salon can be so time consuming plus not to mention expensive. I am going to take you through a step by step approach to making your own unit.

Things you will need:
1. Weaving Cap
2. Hair sewing neddle
3. Weaving thread (this is usually thicker than the normal thread)
4. Head mannequin
5. Your weave! (Obviously).
6. A good tv show to while away the time. I chose Prison break

Step 1: Get your head mannequin. My mannequin is called Zara. lol. She's a beauty. I love her.

Step 2: Put the weaving cap on the mannequin head and start to sew the tracks down as so

Step 3: Once you've sewed the weave until the crown, stop for a bit and sew the closure. This will ensure the closure has enough room to lay down properly.

Step 4: Continue sewing the tracks until you're done.

Step 5: Cut, curl and style!

So i was feeling particularly adventurous this day and so i decided to do some highlights. So what you will need is hair bleach, a brush and 20 volume developer. Mix the bleach and developer in a bowl and apply to the hair as desired.
Let it sit for a bit and then wash it out.

At the end of the day, this is how the hair came out....

I still don't like it so i am going to be cutting it into a pixie cut, although the dye job came out perfect!More on that later.

I hope you found this post helpful and if you did please share, comment and follow. You can also add me on twitter  and instagram @aisharaji

Until next post, love is God and God is love. xxx

Maybellinenyng Challenge

Hey guys!

As i was scrolling through my instagram timeline, i came across the Maybelline Newyork Nigeria challenge. The challenge was to recreate a particular look, and the winner gets to work backstage at the Lagos fashion week. Thanks to uni work, i could not put it out as quickly as i would have liked. I am going to submit my entry but there is a very good chance the deadline has passed but i'm doing it anyways! Head on to @maybellinenyng page to like my pic (assuming they accept my entry). Otherwise, just enjoy this post.
*Disclaimer: I personally wouldn't do this look and i think it is too dark, especially for my skin tone.

Products used :
Face
Marykay Foundation in bronze 7
City colour bronzer in chocolate truffle
Sleek contour kit in dark
Ben nye powder in topaz
LA girl pro concealer in fawn

Eyes
Ebay lashes
BH Cosmestics day and night eyeshadow palette
Sleek khol eyeliner in black

Lips
Duke lipstick
Sephora lipstain in rouge

*See pictures below*

This was the first option

Then i went with this option eventually

This is just me fooling around.. lol

Please go to my instagram page @aisharaji to like this picture and to the maybelline page @maybellinenyng  to like it.

Thanks for the continued support.

Until next time God is love and love is God. xxx

DUKE INSPIRED

Hey guys!

So I had seen duke lisptick on thatigbochic's blog (definitely check her out) and since i was in lagos this summer, i decided to pick it up.

This is the look i came up with.. a gold eye and soft crease with the dark lip.

Enjoy x

This will be the first video on my youtube channel. Please stay tuned for that.

Ps, Lashes are definitely recommended for this look to take it to super glam status.

Until next post, God is love and love is God.

Make up info:
Face:
Mary Kay foundation in bronze 7
Elf powder brush to apply the foundation
La pro girl concealer in fawn
Beauty blender sponge to apply the concealer
Ben nye powder to set the concealer
BH cosmestics foundation in 'dark ebony' to contour
Sleek contour kit in dark to set the contour
Iman brown powder in earth dark
Elf setting spray

Eyes:
NYX eyeshadow base in milk
MUA heaven on earth eye shadow palette
I used the highlight colour from the sleek palette as the gold
Maybeline gel eyeliner in black

Lips
vaseline lip balm
Sleek lipstain in Duke

See pictures below

AFRICAN MEETS WESTERN

Hey guys, sorry it’s been a while since my last post, I’ve just been trying settle in for my last year in uni. Okay, so fashion time!

I had a wedding to attend in Lagos and I had bought this jumpsuit but never got to wear it, so I decided I would wear the jumpsuit with the gele (headtie).. why not right?

This look works because the jumpsuit is a solid colour – black, and the gele another solid colour.

I appreciate this won’t be everybody’s cup of tea, but what is fashion if not fun?

Ps. I told you my gele tying skills are getting better. Also, my youtube channel will be starting soon, so please stay tuned for that

MAKE UP DETAILS: 

BROWS

Random dark brown pencil (costs N100)
MAC studio sculpt concealer in NW45
Angle brush to apply the concealer

EYES

NYX Jumbo pencil - Milk
Urban decay primer potion
Urban decay electric palette

MUA heaven on earth palette

FACE

Foundation – mary kay foundation in 708

LA girl pro concealer in fawn (under-eye highlight)
Ben nye powder - topaz
MAC stippling brush
Elf mist and set spray
Sleek contour kit in dark (contour)
Sleek blush in flushed
MAC flat out fabulous lipstick

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Misguided Nicole collection jumpsuit : http://www.missguided.co.uk/catalog/product/view/_ignore_category/1/id/105801/ (I could only find colour blue in stock)

Pigale inspired shoes (don’t know where from as they were gifts)

See pictures below!

my wonder woman pose

face close up

                                                                      shoes close up

Contact: 

Facebook and instagram : @aisharaji

Photo cred: Eniola R

Thank you for reading, and until next time, Love is God and God is love

IRO AND BUBA FEVER!

The first blog comes to you show casing one of Nigeria’s latest fashions. The traditional iro and buba has been revolutionized in 2 ways; the chiffon material is used instead of the traditional Ankara/ lace. Also, the knot is now being tied in front.

I think that this style is very trendy and quite flattering to all figure types, giving an hour glass silhouette through the rouching the tie knot forms.

In short, this is a must-have in every girl’s closet!

Available in all sizes and in different prints. If interested, email me @ aishat.a.raji@gmail.com

Make up look info:
BROWS

Random dark brown pencil (costs N100)
MAC studio sculpt concealer in NW45
Angle brush to apply the concealer
 

EYES

NYX Jumbo pencil - Milk
Urban decay primer potion
Urban decay electric palette

MUA heaven on earth palette

Ebay eyelashes

Duo adhesive lash glue

FACE

Foundation – mary kay foundation in bronze 7 + bh cosmetics foundation in dark ebony

LA girl pro concealer in fawn (under-eye highlight)
Ben nye powder - topaz
MAC stippling brush
Elf mist and set spray
Sleek contour kit in dark (contour)
Sleek blush in flushed
MAC heroine lipstick

**used beauty blender to blend in the concealer**

See pictures below!

 Full view 

Close up...

Disclaimer: I only started tying a gele... I promise to improve on my gele tying skills.. lol

Contact:
Instagram and Facebook : @aisharaji

Photo cred: Eniola R.

Until the next post, love is God and God is love. xxx