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I never wear red lipstick. NEVER. The reason why I never wear it is because I never thought it would look good on me. I mean, I've tried before in the past, but I could never find the right red for my skin tone. Who knew that I would find it in a $2.99 lipstick at my local drugstore?
Wet N Wild's Mega Last Matte Lipstick in Red Velvet 910D is the most gorgeous shade of red-red. It is bright, brilliant, and bold. The color is extremely rich and pigmented and has a beautifully velvet matte finish.
Upon application, I was a teensy-bit disappointed with the thick, mildly dry, rubber-ish texture. But I had to forgive because the color payoff was so worth it. I didn't need primer, liner, or gloss. I smoothed it on straight from the tube and did some mild shape-refining with a lip brush. Voila, instant old-Hollywood glam!
As for the glasses, my sister and I have been so obsessed with the retro, geek-chic look that all the popular girls have been rockin'. Problem is, the real deal, Ray-Ban Wayfarers, cost upwards of $100. That's all well and good if you can afford it. Unfortunately, I can't. The good news is, we DID find a way to get the look for less. Sunglass Warehouse sells a passable replica for $12.95 a pair. We liked it so much we bought 3 pairs and split the cost. The caveat? Since they're basically a clear, plano pair of lenses, you either need 20/20 vision or contact lenses to sport the look. Otherwise, they're a super-cute, inexpensive accessory that will add charm to any ensemble.
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That's it for now! I had so much fun with this post, hope you all had fun reading it as well. Happy Mon...err, I guess it's Tuesday at this hour. lol :D
Hugs,
Cat
p.s. Don't forget, we only have one week left before the drawing for my latest giveaway.
that is a gorgeous red! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I used to shy from red, but now I can't get enough! :)
ReplyDeleteSo, cute. I felt the same way about red but recently I've been testing it out more and more. I've been looking for a cheaper alternative to those glasses as well. Thanks for Sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Bria! You know, I personally feel that my seeking out red lipstick (as opposed to avoiding it) comes with being comfortable in my own skin as I've become a more confident person. Maybe we've always looked good in red, but are finally realizing it now. :D
ReplyDeleteThese glasses are the BOMB! Hope you have a chance to get yourself a pair. (or two, lol)
Awesome! I got a red from ELF that i'm telling myself i'll try this fall. Outside of my bathroom. Hopefully i don't just keep procrastinating as usual haha. How was the longevity of the Wet n Wild? The ELF looks good but has almost none...then again, you get what you pay for. I'm always conscious of lip marks on glasses...yuck!
ReplyDeleteHi Ella! I totally feel ya about wearing a bold lipstick and then wiping it off before I head out the door. lol. Anywho, I only got a chance to wear it for about an hour so I can't quite comment on longevity. I had class and haven't built up the courage to wear it during the daytime yet. :/ I'll try it out for a full day sometime soon and will update you on that. But yeah, one thing I did notice is that it did leave a thick, red "kiss" on my coffee cup.
ReplyDeleteYou look great in red lipstick!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I never though red would look good on me and I'm glad I gave it a second chance! :)
ReplyDeleteDo you remember the style # for the glasses? Love the look by the way!
ReplyDeleteHi Salina! The ones I got are #2905. They are THE BOMB! Free shipping for orders over $25 too, so you can get yourself 2 pairs. :D
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