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

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!

Fall Findings Preview

I know. Last time I blogged it was spring and I was blogging my Summer Lust List.

I blinked and somehow it's August. My kids (2 of the 4 anyway) start school in a couple of weeks. I'm planning on homeschooling my preschooler. That means that despite the hot and muggy temps I'm facing, I'm also planning ahead. For Fall.

I think Fall is the best season. I know I'm not alone in that belief. There are internet memes proclaiming love for the month of October. Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING. I mean, everyone loves fall.

Me? I love fall for slightly different reasons. Don't get me wrong, I love pumpkin spice lattes as much as the next girl but really for me fall is tops because of the colors. Leaves are changing. Everything is dark. Harvests are completed. Clothes get darker. They get heavier and cozier. Lipsticks get richer and deeper.

I'm going to share with you a couple of lipsticks I've found for FALL.

If you aren't already aware, I have an addiction of sorts to lipsticks. They make me feel like I can do anything. I feel invincible and put together with just a pop of color. It's a staple in my wardrobe and daily routine.

First up:

Bite Cosmetics Deconstructed Rose Lipstick: Crimson It's $28 and has a great lasting power!
It smells gloriously like roses and had a great lasting power. It's a limited edition for Sephora.

 

Next up in my fall arsenal: 

Lorac Alter Ego:Dominatrix $16 At this price point I'm going to be honest and say that I was hesitant to try it. Usually cheaper lipsticks don't last, they don't feel nice and the pigment isn't as good. I'm happy to report that I was completely wrong. This lipstick is amazing! The pigmentation is incredible and it feels really smooth. I can't wait to try different shades by Lorac.

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