Makeup Blog by Karima
Contouring epitomises some of my favourite aspects about makeup- I’ve always been intrigued by enhancing and modifying facial architecture. It’s a case of one-size-doesn’t-fit-all, so I’ve created a tutorial that addresses various skintones, levels of expertise and face shapes. Read more...
I’ve played and fondled and experimented with my Hakuhodo brushes for many a month, today I deliver overdue reviews! I’ve raved on and on about the quality and craftsmanship (view rave here) so straight to the contenders! Read more...
The sun has come out (both literally and metaphorically) so here are the SUQQU EX-11 Sumiredama swatches! Read more...
Yesterday, a parcel landed on my doorstep. Japanese jargon can only mean an Ichibankao order and in turn, a very excited Karima. Read more...
In theory, a great idea. In practice, sore lips and subsequently, poor application here n there (apologies!). Read more...
This combination was an accidental discovery. Equal parts pretty and grunge (yin and yang?) and dipping the toes into colour clashing. Loosely inspired by Burberry Beauty. Read more...
A quick update on what became of the Japonesque 35 well lip palette that I purchased in a recent haul. Read more...
Some word associations that I have with ‘Spring’; luminous, flowery, fresh and baby lamb. Somewhat like this look (but no baby lambs, sadly), featuring Chanel La Favorite from the Spring 2013 collection. Read more...
Recently, I upgraded my makeup storage; my makeup fripperies now live in two large Alex 9 Drawers from IKEA (I swear I’m going somewhere with this). After meticulously categorising every genre of my collection, every product type was given a drawer and alphabetised (no, I’m kidding…but I considered it). Read more...
After much research and trial and error, I bring you my method of pressing Fyrinnae Samples (mini size, half a gram). Read more about Fyrinnae loose eyeshadow here. Read more...
As you all probably know (because I harp on about it like a lunatic), Rouge Bunny Rouge is one of my all time favourite brands, boasting my favourite eyeshadow formulation. This video come tutorial will act as a brand showcase, giving a closer look into the range and some techniques on application. Read more...
Now that 2012 has come to an end, I’ve had time to reflect and consolidate my thoughts on the many pretties I discovered over the past year. For the most part, I love my purchases (not an accident, obsessive researcher here) so this post could be as long as a piece of string- but I’m going to try keep it to the absolute minimum. Read more...
Time to update you all on my ‘recent acquisitions’ (because the word haul just makes me feel…greedy). If you’re reading this, mother slash financial advisor, I didn’t purchase this all in one go! Read more...
New Years Eve is quickly approaching, what better opportunity to do a Glitter Party Gold Eyeshadow Makeup Tutorial! Read more...
Hi there! My name is Karima, and you’re on my blog, Shameless Fripperies! I mostly post about makeup but occasionally about other strange things.
