My First International Makeup Swap

 I had been wanting to do a makeup swap ever since i heard of it. So one day while going through random Instagram posts I came across this lovely girl Aaisha or beautygurumissykay in Instagram. She was searching for a swap partner and i jumped in. We fixed a budget and decided to go ahead with the swap. She is from UK and initially all i wanted was Sleek products and then realization hit me that i could order that online. So i told her she could get anything for me. It took us almost two weeks to get the packet ready and we shipped it out on the same day. My package to her reached in exactly three days!! Can you believe that??. I was surprised that it reached so fast. Hers reached me after one week.

Anyways, here's what she got me

1. Cute wristbands from Opia. (Primark Accessories)
2. Set of ear studs from Opia. Some of them are missing because my sister took it from me lol.
3. Nail Wraps in pink leopard print.
4. Sunkissed bronzing pearls.
5.Three eyeshadow trios from Sunkissed.
6.Two Rimmel London Vinyl Jelly Gloss Lip Liners in 010 Tasty and 007 Fudge.
7. CCUK eyeshadow trio in shade no 92
8. CCUK Quick Stroke Waterproof Eyeliner in Black.
9. Five Eyeshadow Dust from Primark Beauty.
10. Two MUA lipsticks in shade 4 and shade 7
11. Hair tie from Opia.
 She also sent me one Nivea chap stick in Soft Rose and also one earcuff from Opia. I forgot to include those in the picture . :P

I am so happy with whatever i received. I not only found a swap buddy but also a great friend in Aaisha. We were two strangers and we completely trusted one another. This was so much fun and we are planning to do more swaps in future.
                         xoxo lee

Fab Alley Jewel Box

Right now I am over the moon because i just received my Fab Alley jewel box. This is basically like your any  other beauty boxes but instead of beauty samples you get three pieces of fabulous jewelry worth Rs2000 just for Rs1000. All you have to do is take a quiz in their site and based upon your answers they choose a box for you to suit your style. There are four types of boxes, Glam, Boho, Classic and Casual. They even show you the jewelry piece you are going to receive in your box and incase you are not happy with it you can always opt for the other boxes. I was selected for the Boho box and i was happy with the products so decided to take it. :) I placed an order at the end of June and was supposed to receive the box by last week of July but i was really surprised when i received a mail stating that my box is on it's way.

Any ways here's how the box looked when it arrived, a beautiful black sturdy box covered with a plastic to ensure protection

 The sides were taped up with the company's big tape

The products inside were carefully wrapped up in white tissue

The three pieces of jewelry were individually bubble-wrapped and placed inside these pretty purple pouches

Now, the jewelry i received :)

First i got this pretty drop earrings. It looks heavy but trust me it is very light when worn.

 Then i got this lovely ear cuffs. It is so unique and reminds me of Greek goddesses.

Then lastly, my favourite of all. I got this beautiful peter pan collar neck piece in neon pink. I just love this :).

I really loved all the pieces of jewelry i got and i will definitely order next month.
                                                                                                                       xoxo lee