I was shopping for a client and after having walked by the Yves Saint Laurent counter, I decided to stop and find “my color”. I knew the objective was an everyday color that could give me some color but not overwhelm a natural look. As a full-fledged adult, I was also set on a “red lip”. I tried several colors quickly (if you try it on, you have to wipe it off fairly quickly because it truly stains) and settled
Luscious lips are not for the office. High gloss options are messy (and sticky), so go for an easy cream finish that keeps your entire face looking professional.
I’m not a beauty girl ~ my regiment is simple on any given morning and takes less than 10 minutes of my time {a mere sliver in time compared to some fashion girls}. But when I saw that Monica Bellucci, in conjunction with Dolce & Gabbana, was creating six new shades of their lipstick all aptly named Monica, I said, “Juju I have to have them!” I’m still waiting with baited breath to see if they make it to my
New York Color Smooch Proof 16H Lipstain Ok so first- it doesn’t last for 16 hours but it’s great for about 4 hours (even after eating) I ordered the Champage Stain and as a brown-skinned African American, it gives a punch of color that is pretty natural It isn’t drying but I think it requires a gloss on top Overall: I’d give it a 4/10 because I think there are other longer lasting, richer stains with more gloss
Blueprint for Style is giving away makeup this week! A large part of being stylish is not just the way you feel on the inside but, frankly, how you look on the outside….and luscious lips always help!! To make this giveaway possible, Blueprint for Style is partnering with FSL Cosmetics. To win your own lipstick or lip gloss, simply (1) follow FSL Cosmetics on twitter and (2) add a comment to any post on the Blueprint for Style website. If you
Feel good….smell good….look good – that’s what FSL Cosmetics are all about and that’s why it makes perfect sense for Blueprint for Style to partner with them for a cool giveaway! On March 15th, we’ll be doing a feature on FSL Cosmetics and sponsoring a giveaway of one of their delicious lipsticks or lip-glosses to one lucky winner. To be eligible for the giveaway simply (1) answer the “look good” question that will be posted on the site and (2) follow FSL
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