Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Red Velvet

Excuse Me...You've Got Some Red Velvet On Your Lips

Oh Revlon lip butter...how I love thee:)  You make my lips so nice and juicy.  Okay enough of my jibber-jabber let's get to the review and pics. 

Like the Revlon lip butter in Raspberry Pie, I would also describe Red Velvet as a tinted lip balm on steroids.  It leaves a great wash of color on the lips and also moisturizes.  If you are someone who doesn't like a matte red lip or you hate the feel of lipstick this product is for you.  Its gives a great amount of color and also gives the lips a slightly wet look.  It looks as if you are wearing a gloss but without the sticky feeling.  The shade is perfect for fall and the upcoming holiday season.  Its a deep red that I think will suit a variety of skin tones. 

Since this is more of a tinted lip balm it will not leave a strong stain so reapplication is necessary after food or drink.  Its definitely not a long wearing lipstick. It is however perfect for day time use and for a fun night out.  Before applying this I would recommend exfoliating the lips and if you have mature skin try it out at home to make sure there is no bleeding on the lip lines.  You can also try applying lip liner to extend the wear time.  I think everybody's different so you have to learn what works best for you.



Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Red Velvet

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Red Velvet
Left: Lightly Swatched    Right: Heavy Swatch

Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet - Daylight

Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet - with Flash

Available at:  Drugstore.com
Price: $7.49

*Disclaimor:  I purchased this product myself and I am in no way affiliated with Revlon or drugstore.com

JUSTFAB Sherona Wedge Sneakers

Kicking It Old School w/a Twist

So velcro hightops are back in style.  Who knew I would be so excited to be sporting those again!  Now they've been updated with studs, spikes, rhinestones....you name anything bedazzley and they're sticking them on there.  I decided to opt for a little more subtle look and go with the hidden wedge sneakers.

A few weeks back I got a promotional email from JustFab showcasing the new Sherona sneakers.  I saw them and fell in love instantly.  Some of the high end designers like Giuseppe Zanotti & Marc Jacobs have released similar versions that are out of my budget range so I was quite delighted to see the JustFab version looked equally as stylish.  Steve Madden and Guess have some awesome wedge sneakers too but their prices were still higher than JustFab.  Economically this was the best option for me.  Like all JustFab shoes these cost only $39.95.

Quality wise they are great and this is definitely a purchase I'm satisfied with.  They actually look better in person!  I usually wear 8.5 sometimes I go up to 9 (especially in boots cause I like extra room for my big toe).  After reading the reviews and people saying it runs true to size I decided to have some faith and go for the 8 1/2.  I'm so glad that I did because it fits perfectly and I think after a few wears it will become even more relaxed.  I purchased mine in grey but they also have a gold version which I'm so tempted to get too.  *Must budget myself! No compulsive shopping! Avoid Personal Debt* :o)

So enough of my babbling here are the pics: 

My my my my Sherona!  Sorry I couldn't resist :o)
JustFab - Sherona, $39.95

JustFab - Sherona

JustFab - Sherona

JustFab - Sherona

JustFab - Sherona

Style: Sherona
Available at: JustFab
Price: $39.95

If you're interested in JustFab here's an invite link:
http://www.justfab.com/invite/ZimmerGlimmer/

Dermalogica Climate Control Lip Treatment

Holy Grail Travel/Skincare Item
Purchased

Okay, I have no clue how I didn't know about this product sooner!  I have chronic dry lips and I'm always trying out new products to combat the problem.  This product is super-duper fabulous (nice terminology right lol).  It is specifically formulated for people who are in extreme weather conditions or varying climates.  

When I take the long flight home from India to USA my lips take a beating in the airplane.  This product is going to be my seceret weapon:)  Now that the holiday season is here I think we're all going to be traveling and encountering some cold weather or temperature changes.  This will be a great item to have in your bag!  Bonus: Its small enough to fit in your pocket!

Dermalogica Website: A soothing balm formulated with exclusive Anti-Ozonate Complex to help damaged skin recover from environmental assaults while providing a barrier against future climatic assaults. Formulated without artificial fragrances and colors.

 

Dermalogica Climate Control Lip Treatment, ($8.50 for 4.5g)

 

 

Available at:  Dermalogica
Price: $8.50

*Disclaimor: I purchased this product myself:)

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter

Shiny Berry Lips for Fall
*Purchased

Revlon lip butter in Raspberry Pie ($7.49 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium dark berry pink with loads of shine.  I would basically describe this as a tinted balm on steroids.  This stuff packs a punch.  Its super pigmented and the color pay off is better than any other tinted balm I've ever used.  When I tested this out, I was suffering from severe dry lips and I'm happy to say that this stuff is really moisturising.  I definitely saw my lips increase in volume due to the moisture from the lip butter.

I would still suggest exfoliating before wearing this and if you have mature lips I recommend using a lip liner to prevent feathering.  I have rather small lips and I did find it kind of tedious to apply because of the oval lipstick shape.  I guess I'm just one of those girls who likes the tradition pointed lipstick bullet.  This is definitely one of those lipsticks you need to apply with a mirror or else you could end up with a clown face.  Since this is a highly pigmented balm and it glides very easily on the lips, the wear time will be shorter.  Its not a long lasting lip color.   The end result is a very shiny lip so if your looking for matte berry stain, I would not suggest this particular product.  If glossy plumped up lips is your goal then this is your lipbutter:)  

I was searching around in my makeup bag and I think I found a decent lip pencil match:  NYX Lipliner Pencil in 836 BLOOM.

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter
 

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter
Left: Lightly swatched      Right: Heavy swatch


 

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter

 

Left: Revlon Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie

Right: NYX Lip Pencil in Bloom 

 

 

Revlon Lip Butter

Available at: Drugstore.com

Price: $7.49

 

NYX Lip Pencil in Bloom

Available at: NYX Cosmetics

Price: $3.50

DailyLook Haul

Fun & Edgy Necklaces

I've been doing a lot of online shopping lately.  I just feel its easier for me to look through more merchandise in a shorter amount of time rather than me getting in my car and driving to the mall going store to store looking for what I like.  I'm pretty specific about what I want and I find it easier online because I just have to type it in and it pops up.  Basically I'm a lazy lil shopper;)

I got my first order from Dailylook in the mail today.  Dailylook is a shopping website that presents you with models wearing "professionally styled looks" (clothes+shoes+accessories) that change on a daily basis.  If you like how the model is styled you can purchase the whole look or individual pieces.  For example maybe just the shoes or earrings etc.  There's no obligation to buy and you can even visit the site just to get styling ideas.  Sometimes some of the outfits I see give me inspiration and I incorporate that into my own wardrobe using pieces I already own.

For my first order, I decided to purchase some necklaces from the site.  They were just individual pieces I saw in the accessories section.  What I love about DailyLook is that each item is shown on a real model so that you can get an accurate representation of how the item will appear.  You can tell the length, how it will fall, etc.  Here are the items I purchased:

Bohemian Fringe Necklace $22.99 (Item: #JS-3952)

 

Bohemian Fringe Necklace (Item: #JS-3952)

Multi Strand Spike Necklace $11.95, (Item: #ene478-go)

Multi Strand Spike Necklace (Item: #ene478-go)



Crop Circle Necklace, $21.99 (Item: #YJS-748)

 

Crop Circle Necklace  (Item: #YJS-748)



Overall, I'm happy with my purchases.  The gold necklace turned out to be the perfect shade of gold.  I was a little worried it might be too shiny looking but it actually looks better in person!  The Crop Circle Necklace is my FAV! Its so unique and such a great statement piece.  I can wear it with jeans and a tee or with dress it up and wear it with a blazer.  Fringe and the bohemian look is supposed to be in for Spring so I'm set with my fringe necklace:)


If you are interested in DailyLook here's a link below:
http://www.dailylook.com/?refMemberID=18585166829340659
   

Tokidoki Pittura Brush Set

Sephora Sale Haul

Here are some pics of the Tokidoki brush set I ordered from Sephora.  This was an impluse buy and I'm not really sure whether I 100% needed these cute looking characters but the set was on on sale for $14 from $35 and I couldn't resist.  I must admit the quality of the brush hair is very good, super soft.  This would make a great  holiday gift or stocking stuffer.  The holiday season is upon us!!!



Tokidoki Pittura Brush Set



Tokidoki Pittura Brush Set



Tokidoki Pittura Brush Set



Tokidoki Pittura Brush Set

Tokidoki Pittura Brush Set

Available at: Sephora.com
Sale Price: $14 (orginial price $35)