Something I haven't mentioned yet is that I am moderately involved in politics and often have to dress professionally for meetings and events for the organization I am in. It can be kind of tricky sometimes to keep my look together without letting it get in the way of my job. This is the first of several posts I plan to write about good products for this purpose.
In addition to the foundations I mentioned in my previous post, there are several items I like to use. This post will focus on lipstick.
A good lipstick can change your whole face from class to capitol in seconds. Y'all will soon discover from this blog that I am somewhat of a lipstick fanatic and this is kind of my signature thing. I use variety of drugstore and department store brands, depending on the weather and how long I will be at a given event.
In the event that the weather is more moderate, say if it's the evening or low humidity, I like to use Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge or Color Design. The colors are really great and Lancôme often has good deals and free gifts with purchase. Most of my rouge collection came from free gifts or sets.
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| Photo Credit: http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup-lipstick/makeup-lipstick,default,sc.html |
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| Photo Credit: http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup-lipstick/makeup-lipstick,default,sc.html |
Another lipstick I'm obsessed with is Mark Kay Creme Lipstick. It's less expensive than Lancôme, but still has good color and hold. It's got kind of a waxier texture than most lipsticks so it won't dry out as easily and tastes slightly of vanilla. Mary Kay has to be bought through a consultant, but you can order online at marykay.com and the website will find one in your area who can deliver to you.
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| Photo Credit: http://www.marykay.com/color/lips/viewall/10022829/default.aspx |
Many times, however, you may be put in a situation where you will be required to keep your look all day or, if you live in a humid region like my parents, you may need a more hardy lip color.
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| Photo Credit: http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Lipstick-ROUGE-DOUBLE-INTENSITÉ-88831 |
J'adore Chanel.
I have never had a Chanel product fail me. This is no exception. The Rouge Double Intensité Ultra Wear Lipcolor is a win win if you want to shell out that kind of cash. The color coat goes on easily and the clear top coat is shiny, but not sticky.
I generally only buy more expensive items like this in special colors, because I love to wear many shades, so more commonly I will wear this:
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| Photo Credit: http://www.covergirl.com/outlast-allday-lipcolor |
This is Covergirl Outlast All Day Lipcolor. It is much less pricey but delivers and I swear it will even stay on at the gym.
Sidenote: I have a very fair complexion and blue eyes, so I like to wear bright berries and reds in professional situations to bring that out. I've found if you're careful about the shade, you can really get away with bright colors in any setting. Don't be afraid to try out a new color. For example, here is a picture of me a few years ago (With darker hair! More on that later...) sporting the red shade I wore to class that day.
-Sarah Jane
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