Manolo Blognik

I may be late on this train, but I figure you guys will appreciate me anyway. I began an obsession with matte lipsticks a little while ago, after I had become even more obsessed with lipsticks of all shades and colours. Well, lipsticks in general, I had always been a lip gloss kind of gal until fairly recently. Guess I am growing up. Matte I feel is a showstopper, mainly because it is so unexpected. Everyone is so used to gloss then BAM no gloss -- just a punch of colour. Yes matte lipstick is like a literal punch of colour. With my expensive taste I decided on Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage.  Why so bright you ask? I love lips now and want to make them the focal point. Sadly, I am still only working part time so I could not justify the $32 price tag of my Nars friend. So I googled drug store brands and found great reviews on Revlon's matte lipstick. Off to Shoppers I went, talked to the cosmetics lady for a bit and after she so graciously answered my burning ques...

I have always loved this segment in InStyle magazine, I never really believe them, because really Beyonce does not use CoverGirl. Have trust you girls. I actually use these products. Clinique Acne Solutions Cleaning Concealer Nars Orgasm M.A.C The Soft Meow Cargo Sunset Beach Trucco Rootbeet (used for eyebrows as well) Laura Mercier Tinted  Moisturize r Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet Foundation MakeUp Forever Duo Mat Powder Foundation Lancome Eyeliner in Black Sephora Anti-Shine Primer Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes (waterproof)