My Summer Lipstick!

Hello Beautiful Ones!

It's a sunny 81 degrees here today (do I start every post with a weather report? Sorry)! I'm all about summer even when it's unbearably hot. I'll take my sunshine any day! I don't typically wear a lot of lipstick on the daily, I'm usually more of a stain or gloss girl. But something about the warm weather makes me want to rock a bold lip, so today I'm going to share with you the lipstick I'm planning on living in this summer: Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color in Carnation Cabernet (970).

Let's start with the packaging: this is the look maybelline has for nearly all of its lipsticks. It's very streamlined and functional. No complaints!

This sort of pink fuchsia color is one that I find myself gravitating towards quite a bit. The color payoff on this lipstick is great as you can see from the swatch below. That was only one swipe, you could easily layer it on if you want to pack even more of a punch:

Possibly the most important thing to me is longevity. If I'm going to go through the trouble of applying lipstick I would appreciate it if it doesn't rub off five minutes later. I was pleasantly surprised at how well this one stayed on, especially for a drugstore lipstick. I applied it over a nude lip liner and it easily stayed on for an entire afternoon of shopping (it even survived an iced coffee!). It applied easily and smoothly. 

This shade is limited edition for spring, so if you want it you will definitely want to run out and grab one right away. I found it on sale at Target (all hail Target!). Regular price $5.59.

What's your summer lip color this year? Let me know!

XO-Brittney 

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Mac: A Novel Romance Collection Lipstick in Myself

Hello Beautiful Ones!

What is is about a new lipstick that just makes your whole day go better? One of life's greatest mysteries! I know the Novel Romance collection from Mac has been out for a week or so but I've been loving the new lipstick I picked up so I thought I would give you a review and swatch.

The new collection from Mac is inspired by the glamour of romance novels. I would be lying if I said that I've never lost myself in a good steamy romance novel. I think that the colors in this collection are especially perfect for fall. I went with the lipstick in the shade myself which is a sheer nude pink.

The color is very subtle so if you're going for a big splash this probably isn't the shade for you. However, I think it's perfect for daily wear or in an office setting. I recently wore it to an interview and it was perfect. Here is a color swatch in natural light:

As I said this lipstick is sheer so it's not too heavy. It glides on smoothly and wears for a decent amount of time. Plus the packaging is small and can easily be slipped in your purse or bag for touch-ups.

You can pick up the Mac A Novel Romance collection lipstick in Myself for $16 at any Mac retailer. But remember these limited edition collections from Mac typically fly off the shelves so you'll have to hurry if you want to get your hands on one. I bought the last Myself lipstick from the counter I was at!

Have any of you tried anything from this collection? Let me know in the comments!

XO-Brittney

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