Winner Winner Lipstick Winner!

I'm so happy that so many of my friends have decided to try this wonderful lipstick!

We have a winner!

I don't know about you but every time I am the first commenter I get a little bummed. #1 is NEVER chosen! But today it was!

Sarah!
Please email me at ccandjdo@gmail.com

Tutorial Request?

So the holidays are fast approaching.  Carly did a fabulous post last year for a holiday eye. 

I'm thinking we need a smokey eye tutorial? Or something else entirely? Natural looking eye? Bold/crazy colors.

What do you want to see peeps of the blogosphere? More lipstick? I mean come on there's always room for lipstick, right?

Help me figure out what you want to see!

xoxo
CP

Budget Beauty Find

So, you know I big puffy heart love lipstick. As in I spend all of my monthly makeup allowance on lipstick. I am usually pretty loyal to those brands found at Sephora for a couple of reasons.
1. I'm lazy. I like to be able to apply my lipstick once during the day and not really need to reapply.
2. Better colors. I'm just saying. There are so many options and you're able to actually SEE the lipstick and not that little plastic thing with a not-even-close-to-accurate-swatch.
However, a friend of mine on instagram posted a picture of Maybelline #660 matte lipstick. It was glorious. I was determined to find it. I was not disappointed.

I now have at least 4 of the Maybelline matte lipsticks. There are a few more shades I 'need'.

These lipsticks have great staying power and a KILLER price tag at $5.49 at Target!

Here's what I want you to do....head on over to Maybelline and check out the matte line.  Comment here and let me know what color is your favorite!

One lucky commenter will get a FREE lipcolor!

 #660- Touch of Spice!

 # 670-Ravishing Rose (Reminds me of NARS Audrey)

 #695-Divine Wine

PS this giveaway is sponsored by me! and my love of a great product! Winner will be contacted by email and must provide a mailing address for the lipstick! Good luck! Contest will end on Tuesday-October 28 at 9:00 pm CST!

xoxo,
C

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED :) Thank you so much to all that entered! I'm super excited to be sharing my favorite new product with you all!

CP Lust List Volume 1

It's spring! Sorta. Kinda. Maybe? I mean it did snow here within the last week. The midwest is super nuts when it comes to weather but that doesn't stop me from lusting over all things spring & eventual summer.

I want to share with you a list of 10 things that I'm currently Lusting Over. So I present:
 CP's Lust List. Volume 1.

1. Baldwin Denim's The KC Hat in Black/White $48
 I'm just branching out into the world of hats. Inspired by part, by my girl Jenn. She rocks them flawlessly. The idea of throwing on a hat on a busy morning is so incredibly appealing.

2. Miss Me Skinny Jeans $99.50
Have you ever tried on Miss Me jeans? If not? Hurrrrry to the nearest vendor and try them on. Your ass will thank you. I suffer what I call "White Girl Booty" and it's more commonly known as flat ass. I have been running for months, squatting and trying hard to build a booty but these jeans seriously, and I mean seriously, help! Yes the price is a little steep but quality denim lasts and lasts! Plus, you can't beat a nice booty! I only wish they came in a slightly longer inseam. #LongLegProblems

3. Toms Woven Sandals $69
These sandals are perfection. Black and white? Aztec print? Slight wedge? Like I said, perfection. They will go with jeans and dress up nicely. Also, I need them.

4. SmashBox Be Legendary Lipstick in Fuchsia Flat Matte $20
Because one can never have too many fuchsia lipsticks. (At least that's what I keep telling myself.)

5. H&M Patterned Maxi Dress  $24.95
Super cute. Super fashionable and cheap! It's a winner in my book!

6. Sequined Sugar Skull Top  $39.90
I have a thing for skulls and this one is just gorgeous! It's feminine all the while.

7. Mint Julep Clutch by KSladeMade $130
I've been following KSladeMade on instagram for a while. I've been lusting over their fold over clutches for ages. They are hand made in the USA and can be monogrammed for an additional charge. Growing up nobody ever had Christia on pencils, those little state license plates, the what does your name mean at the fair. I'm obsessed with all things personalized. Obviously I would go for the monogrammed ;)

8. Gap Moto Denim Jacket $89.95 but come on, who pays full price at Gap?

I actually already own this jacket. It's so amazing though, that it belongs on this list. It's SO cute and comfy! I just adore it. It goes well with dresses, you can wear it with a tunic and leggings. It's completely versatile. BUY IT (on sale, of course!)

9. TumbleWeeds Heartfetti Sunglasses $70
I just don't have words. These sunglasses are amazing. So cute and handmade?! I am just in awe. I love the heart shape. They totally remind me of my childhood and the plastic sunglasses I used to wear! I want them SO bad!

10. H&M Jersey Tanks  $5.95
A couple of weeks ago these shirts were on sale for $5/each! I seriously stocked up. I think I have every single color. I might have a bit of a problem but they are perfect for summer. Jeans, leggings, skirt, over your swimsuit? They work with anything and in basically any situation.

What are you currently lusting after?! Broaden my horizons and share your finds!

xo,
CP

Nude Lips

To be honest, for a long time I just didn't get nude lipstick. What's the point? I mean why wear lipstick that doesn't look like lipstick? One day, at CVS they were having a buy one get one on Maybelline Cosmetics sooo I bought two. One nude lipstick and one fuchsia. The fuchsia was a bust. Nothing compares to Yves Saint Laurent's le fuchsia. Nothing. But the nude...that was a whole 'nother story. 

Suddenly I understood why nude. I got it. I had stumbled upon the perfect nude shade for me. I'm still searching for the perfect shade that lasts (the maybelline does not have staying power which requires frequent reapplication). So I present to you my nude. Lipstick. I also challenge you to find your nude. ;)

Lipstick: Maybelline Nude Lust

Eyeshadow: urban decay naked 2 & naked 3

Eyeliner: almay 

Mascara: tarte gifted 

Holiday Party Pretty

Here's a fun little tutorial I threw together with ideas for holiday party eye makeup.  I know, I know, the rules say not to do eyes and lips at the same time, but if winter is good for anything, it's more saturated pigments, and I say go bold or go home! I paired this look with a deep wine red- my favorite Nars, Terre De Fue.

-Carly