Monday lips

This is the lipstick that my mom got for Mother's Day (in 'Le Orange'). The color is stunning and packaging is absolutely exquisite. What better way to start off the week than with a bold, beautiful lip?

What's your favorite going-out lip color?

Yesterday, I came across this beautiful lip gloss in Black-Tie Plum by Dior while looking for something to wear to my Senior Banquet. Typically, when look for lip colors, I lean towards subtle roses, plums and browns, so this is right up my ally! The color is a deep burgundy plum with a subtle shimmer throughout. It's also very buildable, which means it can be worn as a stain or a full-on lip color. Normally if I go anywhere nice, my go-to lip is a nude-y gloss with a subtle shimmer, but this plum lip would be such an elegant alternative, don't you think?

What's your favorite lip shade for special occasions?

Eyeliner appliqués

I heard about these from the ladies over at Pixiwoo and I just had to share. Glam Republic has recently come out with black fabric strips that will give you the perfect winged liner. The strips are available in the three standard sizes of thin, medium and thick, and come with the option of either a matte or sparkly finish. You apply them just as you would false eyelashes, and they'll last all day, are super easy to remove, and can be reused!

What do you think of these? Would you give them a try or will you stick to your gel and liquid liners?

P.S. So far, they're being sold exclusively at Superdrug, but at the moment, they appear to be sold out. Keep your eyes peeled to see if they get restocked!

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Do or don't: Orange lip color

During our recent shopping spree, my mom and I stopped in Sephora to check out some eyeshadows. While we were there, she came across 'Wonder' by NARS, which the NARS website describes as a "sheer mandarin orange with pink and gold shimmer". It looked great against her warm skin tone and would look even greater over a orangish-red lipstick like 'So Chaud' by MAC. 

Would you wear an orange lip color? What about something orangey-red? I just think it looks so bright and fresh for spring and summer!

(Top image via W&D)

Face.lace

Now this is just brilliant. Super-talented makeup artist Phyllis Cohen, who is known for her impeccably detailed and innovative designs is the genius behind these non-fade, non-smudge, ready-to-wear makeup designs. They take just a few seconds to apply, and are just as easy to remove. Plus, they're re-wearable!

Would you wear one of these designs for, say, a masquerade party or an exciting night out?

P.S. A makeup tutorial utilizing one of the designs

Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara

I don't wear makeup, but I love watching YouTube gurus, reading make-up blogs and figuring out what products I like and don't like. A couple of weeks ago, I decided to try out Clinique's High Impact Curling Mascara (after reading tons of mixed reviews), just for the heck of it, and I just have to tell you guys about it!

Halloween makeup

Have you seen the two Halloween looks that Sam and Nicola of Pixiwoo have come up with as of late? They're absolutely fantastic! Their precision is impeccable, and the way that they analyze and interpret the characters that they're emulating is truly brilliant. Which look is your favorite?  I love that Sam's Catwoman is still relatively wearable, but Nic's Corpse Bride is spot on! 

P.S. Do you know what you're going to be for Halloween this year?

Pretty eyeshadows

Even though I don't wear makeup, I still like to sneak into my mom's bathroom from time to time and play around in her eyeshadows, even though they're all way old! I'd love to just throw them all out and replace them with a few of pots from Pollen Cosmetics. Each shadow is brilliantly pigmented and handmade, plus they're perfect to wear year 'round! Which one is your fave?

Neon orange shadow and dingy white kicks

I don't normally like super bright eye shadow. But, model Klara Wester totally makes it work, especially since she pairs it with an almost tomboyish outfit and a killer smile. What do you think of her look? Would you or do you ever when really bright makeup?

(Image via Altamira: Models Off Duty)