3 Lip Sets to LUST For...

Long time, no talk! So I've started a job at Sephora inside JCPenney and it has gotten my creative juices flowing. For the first time in a long time I've been inspired to blog! Here we go...

Normally as the weather gets colder, I get progressively more depressed. But colder weather does mean Christmas is getting closer, and that means holiday gift sets. Score! These are the three sets I'm currently lusting after...

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS Lip Tar All-Star Mini x 4 Set ($20)... I currently only own one lip tar but it's pretty amazing, super pigmented, and long-wearing. I think these minis would be perfect for anybody's collection, and the color selection is perfect to create the ever-so-popular "ombre" lip look. ;)

Kat Von D Spellbinding Lipstick Set ($39)... Speaking of minis, these little babies are tiny. (Just a word of warning to those of you who haven't seen any of these in person!) That being said, this set is a great way to try out 10 different shades, and in several different formulas. I just received this in the mail and I'm itching to swatch them all!

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY I Lovemarc Collection ($350)... I couldn't talk about lip sets and not mention this one, even though there's no way I'm going to drop that kind of dough on it. (sorry Marc! lol) Thirteen full-sized lipsticks in a ultra sleek lacquered case. I mean, what is there to say about this except, O. M. G. - let me wipe up my drool -


What are the lip/holiday sets you are lusting after?! Share below!

Xx-

Bethany

MAC Lipstick HAUL.. By Request Collection and More!

As soon as I found out that MAC was releasing Candy Yum-Yum again with their By Request Collection, I knew I had to place an order and grab a backup =) Of course I HAD to pick up a few more things.. to make the shipping worth it ;)

Current Favorite - Lippies!

On to the next favorite post, lippies!! I picked out my current favorites and most used... and they are all pinks :) Don't judge me! haha

Laura Mercier Creme Lipstick in "Evening Pink", Lancome Lipstick in "Rose Candy", YSL Glossy Stain in #15 "Rose Vinyl", MAC Amplified Lipstick in "Chatterbox", Dior Addict Lipstick in 465 "Singuliere", CHANEL Glossimer in #161 "Bagatelle"

Read on for swatches and mini reviews!

NORDSTROM Haul! NEW Dior, YSL, Laura Mercier...

So I did a bit of a Nordstrom haul last week after I saw the new Dior bronzers that came out with their summer collection =)
On to the goods!

Picture heavy!

'Shop MAC & Permanent Products HAUL'...

Ok so I realize this collection is/will be done to death buuuut I wanted to share what I picked up, because I'm excited about it! Here we go...

Shop MAC Collection

Click to see what I got with swatches!! (picture heavy)

CHANEL Rouge Allure in "Enivree"...

It's crazy how reading blogs influences my makeup purchases.. hence and point, this Chanel lippie in Enivree =)

CHANEL Rouge Allure lipstick in 197 "Enivree"

I can't quite remember who's blog it was, but I saw this lipstick swatched and immediately ordered it off of CHANEL's website. This is my perfect everyday lipstick!

CHANEL Rouge Allure lipstick in 197 "Enivree"

(Can you tell that I have been meaning to do this post for a while now..Christmas tree in the background! haha)
I love that it's a pink I don't have to "pat" onto my lips in order to not have super pink over-done look. I also love that the shimmer/very small glitter in the lipstick is pink, not your typical gold!

CHANEL Rouge Allure lipstick in 197 "Enivree"

CHANEL Rouge Allure lipstick in 197 "Enivree"

So what do you think? Have you tried any other Rouge Allure shades? Any recommendations?!

Xx-

Bethany

HAUL - Giorgio Armani, Lancome, YSL, etc!

So at the same time that I ordered my Estee Lauder Powder Gelee, I also picked up a few more things that have been on my wishlist...

Haul 1-5

Keep reading to see swatches of the goodies!!

'Chanel Rouge Coco Shines - Haul/Swatches'

So I was going to post a drugstore haul today, but then I got my new Chanel lippies in the mail and I couldn't wait to share them with you!!!

left: "Evasion", right: "Romance"

"Evasion" #48... This is a beautiful sheer nude color with a peachy undertone. Sort of a "my lips but better" shade, as it is very subtle.
"Romance" #55... This is my favorite of the two!! If you like pink lippies then you HAVE to get this. I'm telling you, you NEED it! It is so easy to wear. I tried taking a picture of this on my lips but as I have said before, I'm not a great photographer, and I couldn't get the color to show up correctly! "Romance" is definitely a fuschia pink, but not shocking at all. You can wear this shade very sheerly or build it up for more color.



left: "Evasion", right: "Romance"

These lippies are SO creamy and feel like a gloss on your lips. Both shades also have little specks of shimmer in them, but are not really visible in the swatch or when applied to the lips.



left: "Romance", right: "Evasion"

I have not had a good chance to test out how long these wear under different circumstances.. My first impression is that the shine doesn't last too long, but they leave behind some color that fades off very naturally.

I know these are a bit pricey at $32 a pop.. but I am really in love with these and want to try out some more shades as soon as I get a chance!


So what do you think? Have you tried the Chanel Rouge Coco Shines?? Let me know below!

Xx-

Bethany



'MAC Haul: Quite Cute & Lippies' to LIVE FOR...

With every new MAC collection there is a new pink lippie. And of course I had to get it, and a few other things! Check it out...

MAC Lip Pencil in "In Synch"... This is a nice pink liner with a yellow base. I tried and tried getting a decent picture of this pencil swatched but I just could not get the color to show up correctly! If you wear lots of lighter pink lippies then you could get a lot of use out of this lip pencil.

Lip Mix in "Crimson"... MAC Lip Mixes are similar to the OCC Lip Tars, they are VERY pigmented and a little goes a long way! The staying power is great on these. I do really love this product and totally recommend it if you like the Lip Tars.

left: MAC "Impassioned", right: MAC "Candy Yum Yum"

MAC Lipstick in "Impassioned"... I have been wanting this lippie for the longest time! My MAC store never had it in stock, so I finally ordered it online =) "Impassioned" is an Amplified Creme, one of my favorite formulations! It is described as an amped-up fuschia but next to "Candy Yum Yum" you can definitely see that there is a bit of a coral/yellow undertone to it. SUCH a pretty summer color!

"Candy Yum Yum"... This matte neon pink lipstick came out with the Quite Cute collection that MAC just launched. Although it has a matte formulation, it feels surprisingly creamy on the lips. I'm planning on doing a LOTD with this lippie paired with something else to make it a bit more wearable for those of you who aren't into seriously neon lips.
I know you have all probably seen a million swatches of this already (along with Impassioned) but here is another!


left: MAC "Candy Yum Yum", right: MAC "Impassioned"

I thought my obsession with lipstick would just be a phase... but now I'm starting to think it's here to stay... and I love it =)

Xx-

Bethany

'Shades of Red' to LIVE FOR...

There is nothing like a good red lippie! A red lip can change the look of an outfit...... it can change your attitude...... basically... it can change your life =)   ok ok I kid! Here are a few of my reds!


Left to Right:  Revlon "Fire and Ice", wet & wild 519A, MAC "Ruby Woo", MAC "Heartless"
Lip Liners top to bottom:  Prestige "Tomango", Estee Lauder "07 Red"



Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick 720 "Fire & Ice"... This lipstick is a creme formulation and feels sooo good on your lips. I love this lipstick when I was something extra bright! Fire & Ice definitely has an orange undertone.. it just screams fire engine red!!

wet 'n wild in 519A... I don't even remember when I purchased this lipstick.. a long time ago! This lipstick is on the more sheer side, but can be built up quite a lot! It is very blue-based. If you are looking for an inexpensive red that can be sheered out, this is a good one!



Left to Right:  Revlon "Fire & Ice", wet & wild 519A, MAC "Ruby Woo", MAC "Heartless"
Lip Liners top to bottom:  Prestige "Tomango", bottom Estee Lauder "07 Red"



MAC "Ruby Woo"... This is a must have for everyone's makeup collection! Ruby Woo is the perfect true red with a matte finish. However, because it is a matte lipstick it can be rather drying, so make sure to exfoliate and moisturize your lips well before using!

MAC "Heartless"... I saved the best for last!! Unfortunately, "Heartless" was limited edition (it came out with MAC's Venomous Villains collection) so I don't know where you could find it now : (  Buuuut I had to mention it because it's my fav! Heartless is an Amplified lippie so it's super pigmented and creamy. The shade is a bit deeper than Ruby Woo.. more of a blood red I would say. This one will stain your lips a bit, but nothing too crazy. If you ever run across this lippie I suggest you snatch it up!

PRESTIGE Lipliner in  "Tomango"... This is a great shade that can be used with reds, corals or orangey colors. It is rather easy to apply without being super creamy. Prestige is available at many different drugstores (I believe I got this one at Walgreens) and is rather inexpensive. I wouldn't recommend this if you were looking for a liner to last all day through eating and drinking, but if you just need something to sharpen up your lip line it's perfect!

Estee Lauder DoubleWear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencil in "07 Red"... I featured this lip liner in a previous haul and I must say, I have fallen in love! I don't know about you, but when I wear a super bright bold lip I am always a bit paranoid about it wearing off or getting smudged, and me having no idea! Nobody wants to walk around looking like a hot-mess :) This lip liner is seriously amazing. It is by far the longest wearing lip liner I have come across, and well worth the money in my opinion.  A+ !!



What is your favorite red lippie?!

Xx-

Bethany