Category — Good Face

Only recently have I delved into the world of lipstick … and I am never coming back. I actually think I flipped sides just before my wedding. A close family friend, and also a Chanel make-up artist, took me wedding make-up shopping a few weeks before the big day. At the makeup counter, I immediately began eagerly flipping through bottles of sparkly gloss. She laughed and steered me towards the lipstick display. The black plastic boxes looked so uninspired and I immediately thought of my grandmother with her peach-hued lipsticks that she and she only could pull off.

But with a bit of coaching and all of the lush shades, I stuck my first toe into the ocean of lipsticks that is now swallowing my bank account. I.can’t.stop.buying.lipstick. Lipstick is velvety smooth, lasts far longer than gloss, creates that perfect pout, and looks far more high fashion than even the glossiest of gloss. I’m still not ready to go lipstick day-to-day, but for a nighttime look or big event (ahem, weddings, anyone?), lipstick is the way to go.

Which brings me to pink lips.  Pink lips are youthful, bold, and a great pop of color.  I’m also in love with bright pink lips on a date – so cheeky and adorable!  I keep buying shades of pink lipstick, and though I love them all, I still haven’t found that perfect fit.  Next on my list to try:  NARS Lipstick in Schiap

Have you found the one?

1. NARS Lipstick in Schiap // 2. Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Fuschia // 3. Maybelline Colorstay Lip Stain in Bitten Berry // 4. MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick

If pink’s not your color, check out this post on Red Wine-Stained Lips.  Vampish and gorgeous.

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I’m practically giddy over MAC’s latest celebrity-driven pairing with Iris Apfel.  Don’t get me wrong, pop stars like Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj dreamed up a few fabulous shades of hot pink that I barged into department stores for, but this collaboration has my head spinning … because I.WANT.IT.ALL.

I have long been fascinated by New York and Palm Beach based designer, Iris Apfel – her ability to mash together fashion and design never ceases to amaze me.  The eccentric feather-loving designer is now 90 years old and still collaborating.

Apfel was famously quoted – on buying inexpensive clothes – “What the hell, if they don’t fit, I’ll turn them into pillows”.  My kind of lady.

Apfel’s makeup collaboration is undoubtedly fabulous – the 20-piece line, which is mostly named after birds that were featured in a museum exhibit curated by Iris, is full of bright jewel tone hues and deep neutrals.

Stuck on Pink Pigeon and Pretty Parrot … help!

Iris Apfel for MAC // Image found here

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I’m a pale face.  And not in the pretty alabaster-skin kind of way.  Just plain old pale.  So pops of color paired with soft nudes really appeals to me and my pasty, pasty skin.  Plus, Bobbi Brown’s latest Neons & Nudes advertisements are totally sweet.

From Bobbi Brown:

“The most modern way to wear bright color is as an accent on an otherwise neutral face.” — Bobbi Brown

The Neons & Nudes Collection features a unique pairing of bright, neon colors that are balanced by soft nudes and neutrals. Pair a soft, nude eye with a neon lip or a bright eye with a nude lip depending on your mood.

Images Via Temptalia // Bobbi Brown Neons Lip Glosses (Cosmic Pink, Citrus, Ultra Violet) // Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow // Bobbi Brown Lip Color (Neon Pink, Atomic Orange, Uber Beige) // Bobbi Brown Blush (Nude Peach, Nude Pink) // Bobbi Brown Neons & Nudes Cosmetics Bag

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Totally vampish and perfect for Fall, I am swooning over the wine-stained lips turning up in magazine ads, trendy blogs, and on runways.  The only hitch, not sure I have the guts to wear such a deep berry red.

The wine-stained lip effect works in both a gloss or matte finish.

Or you can try Sugar “Plum” Lip Treatment (tinted chapstick that smells grrreat), if you miss your high-school goth days, but can’t commit to the deep-hued lip just yet.

Would you rock the wine-stained lip trend or this one better off on the girls from The Craft?

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