My birthday and valentine’s day fall so close to each other that sometimes the line gets blurred and I can’t make out which gift is for what! But who cares when you get all the more reasons to be gifted. Let me show you what all I got this year..till now. There’s some more stuff but I forgot to take the photos but these are the main highlights. Last December I searched all the MAC stores in Delhi but ALL the stores ran out of Ruby Woo together! It felt like a conspiracy because I had seen (and swatched) it in the stores many times but just when I actually wanted it I could not get it. Playing hard to get Ms.Woo? Well I like it this way..I tried even harder and Sailor found it in stock in Phoenix Mall, Mumbai (there is a whole story behind it which I will tell you at the time of
review). And not only the lipstick but we also got its closest dupe in a lip pencil form – Bourjois #20. And if you have spent 5mins with me then you would know my love for dark chocolates. And tadaaa a neon green diary full of diary entries and letters addressed to me. Yes we are old fashioned.
mac ruby woo birthday gift
Actually I started this writing letters wala tradition back in school. And it still continues. And not only these but the main gift comes now. Collage! It has a million tiny pictures of me, us, friends, family, etc with a big pic of me in the background. Yes I spent hours looking at re-discovering all those pics. Its a fun game now..who can spot what fastest! When I unwrapped it, “gasp!” said a friend “its like new age Monalisa!”
I was speechless. I mean I knew a collage was on the way but THIS!
When you are a blogger, this new category is inevitable..gifts from brands. Maybelline sent me this personalized diary with my name printed on the cover. It would have been just another diary without that personal touch. But now its a lot special. Its magnetic too.
maybelline diary
I already had a diary for blog purpose but now I’ve switched to this one. Oh you can see my messy scribbling. Its now filled with important dates, meetings, writers’ list, products to review, posts in drafts, brands to cover, products to try, mails to answer..in short its VNA behind the screen.
Just the other day I came home to this beautiful cupcake and jewellery from W for Women. They had sent two cupcakes but I guess the courier guy ate one!
gifts from W for Women
I also gifted myself some clothes..just a fancy way to say I shopped again! A sheer black lacey top is just what I wanted. I can’t tell you how much I’m into lacey stuff right now. Until the summers come ofcourse. The other lace top I bought recently which I wore in this outfit post.
lace top
On the left is the Little Black Dress I talked of here. Its classic yet glamorous. I’m waiting for a formal event to wear it.
LBD
Just 5mins back I ordered one more dress (no its not lace thank god!). I’m at a point where I’ve more lipsticks than tops and dresses to pair with them. So yes I’m mindlessly shopping for clothing and shoes. I will ofcourse go back to makeup after getting bored. I’m gonna get a new laptop this week. Followed by a DSLR in a few months and then a new phone. Oh yes I’m a gadget freak too.
this seems soooo cool! your sailor really pampers you a lot…. my bday and V-day have just 3 days in between still I didn’t get anything this year……:-( time to show this post to my guy…
Lovely post.The same thing happened with me when I went to get Ruby woo for my wedding reception. I couldn’t get it in Bombay or Pune lastly I found it in Hyderabad. Its surprising to know that all MAC outlets were out of stock.
Wow Ansh lovely gifts, I so liked the collage with your pretty pic on it and that cute diary Maybelline gifted you, it’s too cute, I also write down stuffs like you like what posts to write, brands to cover, haha it’ fun h na and reminds you of things you have to do.
I have the Bourjois lipliner #20 too! I bought it after numerous desperate (and unsuccessful) attempts to get my hands on Ruby Woo. Finally a few months later my sister gifted me Ruby Woo on my 20th birthday last December. :D The lipliner is the best ever! My go-to product. :) and I bought a lace black dress like yours too :D only the sleeves are lace though, the rest have a lace overlay :) Belated birthday wishes <3
Wow!!! You are a lucky girl Anshita. So many lovely gifts. I loved all your gifts. I wish I too get some of those too on my birthday :) Thanks for sharing such a superb post. I totally loved it!
awwwwww that collage. You must be so touched! how thoughtful and sweet <3
still cant believe it :)
u r on a troll ansh.. :P I guess B’days gives us an excuse to splurge like mad.. :D
loved everything.. :) <3
yeah..u would toh know :P
COol :) All lovely stuff.. Enjoy Anshita
thanks :)
this seems soooo cool! your sailor really pampers you a lot…. my bday and V-day have just 3 days in between still I didn’t get anything this year……:-(
time to show this post to my guy…
hawwww.. threaten him :P
So lucky – love that diary! Belated happy birthday / valentines day :D
haha thanks!
awww….Oh cute is that collage! the maybelline diary is such an honor. belated b’day wishes :*
thanks laks!
The collage is so lovely…!!
Waiting for OOTD with the black charm!!
soon soon :D
Lovely <3
totally!
wow anshit..another red added to your vanity..ahemm ahemm
Love your gifts ..all of them <3
anshita*
d most treasured red!
Wow lovely stuffs you got! :)
yeah!
wow lovely gifts you got!
the best!
Nice haul !!! Love the lacey top…they r so the trend of 2014
not for summers though
Awww so cute stuffs darlin!
That make lipstick is too fabulous!
Xxx
Carolina
it is :D
Collage is just gorgeous! beautiful products and lace top!
its d best ever!
Lovely post.The same thing happened with me when I went to get Ruby woo for my wedding reception. I couldn’t get it in Bombay or Pune lastly I found it in Hyderabad. Its surprising to know that all MAC outlets were out of stock.
mac is so kanjoos wen it comes to re-stocking!
I totally agree with Anshita!
Omgg anshuuu aa rahi main tere ghar sab thik se dekhne <3 awsum post!! I lovd d neon green sweety d most n yes count me in fr d letter writing club!
d diary is my favourite of all. I knew u had some brains there apart from a sizzling pout :P
Lovely gifts dear..
thanks!
The collage is simply so cute, you look very pretty:)) enjoy ruby woo, it is really difficult to get one here as well, as it is always out of stock!
which city?
awww that’s so cute!! you received lovely gifts :)
i did ;)
i love that collage…
hi5!
Awesome gifts :)
they are!
Lovely Collage :) belated wishes girl :)
Such a beautiful post n lovely gifts..
I love the collarge…hugs :*:*
that is one beautiful necklace. very nice :)
Such thoughtful gifts <3 :D
lucky ha you got so much on valentine :) awesome gifts :)
PS life
Wow Ansh lovely gifts, I so liked the collage with your pretty pic on it and that cute diary Maybelline gifted you, it’s too cute, I also write down stuffs like you like what posts to write, brands to cover, haha it’ fun h na and reminds you of things you have to do.
The collage is awesome :)
wao anshita love gifts. and the collage is awessome. lovely pics
OMG !! The collage is beautiful !! And the diary with letters.. :sweet:
Belated Happy Birthday!! Nice stuff you got, I esp loved that collage, must have felt great to receive it no?
Belated happyy birthday dear.. :).. lovely stuff.. the collage is defiitelyy the bestt!! <# <3
Awwwieee modern monalisa :D :D
ruby woo,neons,chocolates,laces!!! Wat els a girl needs?
I have the Bourjois lipliner #20 too! I bought it after numerous desperate (and unsuccessful) attempts to get my hands on Ruby Woo. Finally a few months later my sister gifted me Ruby Woo on my 20th birthday last December. :D The lipliner is the best ever! My go-to product. :) and I bought a lace black dress like yours too :D only the sleeves are lace though, the rest have a lace overlay :) Belated birthday wishes <3
Wow!!! You are a lucky girl Anshita. So many lovely gifts. I loved all your gifts. I wish I too get some of those too on my birthday :) Thanks for sharing such a superb post. I totally loved it!
Awesome Gifts!! Lovely :)