Dupe for ABH Pure Hollywood Lipstick!!

In the world of beauty we learn about new products and different brands. There is so much out there and so many amazing products. More times than we would like, the best products are the most expensive. So what do you do when this brand new product has caught your eye and you desperately neeeeeeed it?! Go to Google and search for a dupe. Frequently you will find a dupe for the product you want so badly.

Anastasia Beverly Hills has a gorgeous line of makeup. The most popular is her new line of lipsticks and the Pure Hollywood is a best seller. It is rather pricey, not too high, but still kind of expensive. I went online to search dupes before really deciding to purchase it. I found an awesome dupe by NYX. It is their matte lipstick in "Spirit". So I ran to my local Harmon's and picked it up. I love it and the color is so beautiful.

Enjoy this dupe and your wallet will thank you!

Ciao !!!!

Favorite Lipsticks

Okay so I know what you're thinking, "how many favorite lipsticks can you possibly have?!" Well I'm a lipstick, lipgloss, and lipliner junkie so obviously I can never have enough. I could wear lip products whether I have a full face or no makeup at all. It just brings everything together. 

Here are some swatches and names of each lipstick:

(Top to bottom swatches) MAC Twig, MAC Faux, MAC Kinda Sexy

Milani Pretty Natural, Milani Nude Creme, Rimmel Nude Delight

Rimmel Bordeaux, Maybelline Make Me Pink, Revlon Mauve It Over

Wet N Wild Mauve Outta Here, Wet N Wild Bare It All, Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick Lolita

I love all different textures and finishes to lipsticks. You can see some of these are matte, glossy, or pearlescent. I love this range of colors too because they are all very wearable. My little tip to women who are not used to wearing lipstick and want to give it a try, start sheer and natural. Try a tinted lip balm. Either way, you can transform your entire look with some beautiful colors on your lips. 

Ciao!!

Spring 2014 Makeup Trend: Orange Lips

This year's makeup trend is one of my favorites and really makes a lot of makeup looks POP! If you've looked through recent fashion and beauty magazines you can see all the different ways people are wearing orange lips. The most amazing thing about wearing an orange lip is that it is flattering on so many skin tones. It is such versatile color and creates a warm and glowing touch to your final makeup look.


Here are some looks from the runway and from fashion magazines to give you a better idea of how versatile this lip color really is:

When wearing an orange lip my personal recommendation is to find a moisturizing lipstick. Sometimes very vibrant colors look best with a little sheen to it instead of appearing matte. Here are some brands that I have personally used and loved:


MAC - Morange
Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids - Electric Orange
Bobbi Brown Lipcolor - Orange
Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick - A-Go-Go

Ciao!!