Kat Von D 'Studded Kiss' Lipstick!

Good evening everyone!

I did a very, very naughty thing today and splurged a little on myself! I went to my local Sephora and purchased 3 of the brand spanking new Studded Kiss lipsticks from Kat Von D. I can't tell you how hard it was narrowing it down to just three. I wanted THEM ALL! ;)

*Be sure to click images for maximum awesome! 

I purchased:

Wolvesmouth: metallic berry
Lullabye: sparkling iridescent magenta violet |
Wonderchilde: iridescent neon lilac



Even the packaging is to die for!






Look at the impression on the lipstick itself. Fancy, fancy!


Aren't they glorious?! *swoon*




Swatches!

On the lips!

I am absolutely in love with Wonderchilde. It was the very first lipstick from this collection that called to me. It's glowy and sparkly with just the right amount of purple/pink duochrome. The red undertone in this lipstick is amazing! Lullabye and Wolvesmouth are equally gorgeous. Each one has a bit of shimmer to it and each seem to glow from the inside out. These are definitely *me* colors but I do think I'd like to order a few more of the darker shades at some point.

The staying power is excellent. I applied Wolvesmouth and it stuck around for a good 6 hours even after eating and drinking. I'm pretty convinced the other two will do the same.

One hint. These lipsticks are a little drying on the lips, so I'd apply a lip balm underneath (beforehand) just to prevent dry lips.

Overall, I'm really impressed with these! The price tag is a little steep. I think MAC lipstick at $15.00 a piece are expensive, so I won't be buying these consistently. I'm happy with my little splurge though and can't wait to play more with my new lipstick! 

Do you see any shades from this collection that you just have to have?

*products in this post were purchased by me. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

New! Brazen Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick! Plus a CONTEST!

Good morning beautiful Zombies!

I hope you're all having a nice week so far! Two of my 3 kids are now in school and my house feels extra quiet..I'll have to get use to this.

I was given the opportunity to swatch some of the new Liquid Lipstick by Brazen Cosmetics for you all. Brazen has upped the amp on their website and has come out with some seriously gorgeous lipstick! Let's jump right in!

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I received:

Starlet: Girly Pink w/Sugary Shimmer 
Le Femme: Peachy Neutral with Gold Sheen 
Trophy Wife: Expensive Coral Peach w/Gold Shimmer 
Swagger: Surprisingly Complex Lilac/Beige/Pink 
Hot Blooded: Warm Burgundy with Sexy Shimmer





What are the new Liquid Lipstick? (per website)

ULTRAPLUSH (tm) LIQUID LIPSTICK: The latest technology plus vitamins & antioxidants for a flawless moisturizing finish. This lip-softening color is what your lips have been begging for! Opaque full coverage lipstick in a creamy soft texture that gives you everything you love in a lipstick but none of the drying. Our brand new lipstick line comes in a wide range of shades to satisfy every girl’s lust for color! Lightly flavored like vanilla cupcake, does it get any better?

Castor Seed Oil provides fantastic softness with a satin finish. Beeswax holds color on your lips, for a long-wearing formula. Organic Jojoba & Meadowfoam & Argan oils drench your lips in softness, actually improving skin texture and condition. We also add green tea extract, vitamin E (gluten-free) & vitamin C for anti-oxidant & anti-aging properties.

Everything you’ve come to expect from Brazen!

Ingredients close up!


Hand swathes in natural light


Bare lips!








I love the creamy consistency of the new lipstick! I used a lip brush to apply product from the jars and found that they are so easy to apply and spread evenly on my lips; not to mention that each color is super pigmented in it's own way! Each shade has a glossy sheen to it, but no sparkles. My favorite of this lot is Hot Blooded. It's a hot burnt red color and it's gorgeous on my giant lips! I can't wait to wear this color ALL of Fall. ;) Trophy Wife is more bronze than the swatches portray and Swagger has an interesting blue flash to it- the ultimate Taupe lipstick! Starlet is a fun girly pink and Le Femme is just the perfect shade of peach without being too overbearing and crazy on the lips.

There is a light (faint) smell to the lipstick, but it's far from overpowering. The lipstick does hang around quite a while on the lips. I think the glossy sheen is a bit *too* much for me as I enjoy a more subtle creamy texture, but I will still enjoy and wear the crap out of these.

The 11 ML dial up pen is $13.99 with shipping or you can get a 2 gram sample for $2.99 (which I'm assuming are the jars.)

I really love the new packaging that the dial up wands come in!








Brazen's fun business card!




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And check this out! Brazen Cosmetics is holding a contest with a chance to win a full set of Liquid Lipstick! Click the image for more details!

Have you tried any of the new Liquid Liptick from Brazen? What are your thoughts?

*products in this post were sent for review purposes only. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

Bright and Beautiful with Sugarpill!

Good morning Zombies!

Yesterday, I decided t go all out with the brights, due to it being a really gloomy day here in New Mexico. I figured Sugarpill would fit the bill nicely. I used mostly loose pigments for this vibrant look. I'm quite proud of it.













The Goods:
TFSI as primer
Tick Tock Cosmetics "Milky Way" eyeshadow base
Sugarpill "Decora" blended above crease
Sugarpill ""Darling" patted on to inner/middle lid and blended into lower lash line
Sugarpill "Starling" patted on outer lid and into lower lash line
Black matte eyeshadow blended into crease
Sugarpill "Lumi" as highlight and patted into inner corner of eye
Milani Eye Tech Bold liquid eyeliner in "Black" lid liner
random black liner for waterline and mascara

Cheeks:
Hard Candy "Living Doll" blush

Lips:
MAC "Quick Sizzle"

I hope you liked this as much a I do! Gotta love some bright colors on cloudy days!

Recent looks using Milani ColorSTATEMENT lipstick!

Zombies!

In the last few weeks, I've tried to use the Milani lipstick I've been reviewing. I've worn a different color each day for the last 2 weeks and decided to show you a few of my favorite colors!

Sangria: Matte


Chilled Brandy: Shimmer


Flirty Fuchsia: Vinyl


Red Label: Cream


Rose Hip: Cream


Ruby Valentine: Vinyl


Uptown Mauve: Cream


Violet Volt: Metallic


I really love the feel and the lasting power of these Milani lippies!

Have you tried any of the colors I have on?

Milani ColorSTATEMENT Plums and Berries lipstick, SWATCHES!

Zombies!

I'm excited to present to you the new Milani COLORstatment lipstick in plums and berries. Milani has just recently changed their lipstick packaging and it looks so very classy (and shiny) now! The lipstick formula is also absolutely amazing and oh so pigmented! My swatches are only ONE swipe of the lipstick! This is by FAR my favorite collection of colors from the new formulated lippies. They are all so gorgeous and totally up my alley.

(As always, please click images to view maximum awesome!)

Everything arrived from Milani in this adorable lip case. It strangely reminds me of my lips. hehe


Inside the pretty purple Satin?


Breakdown of colors/formula:
Plumrose: Cream
UptownMauve: Cream
Chilled Brandy: Shimmer
Violet Volt: Metallic
Raspberry Rush: Metallic
Sangria: Matte
Black Cherry: Cream













Lipliner


I adore Chilled Brandy. It's probably my favorite of this lot, followed closely by Uptown Mauve, Plumrose (which is so creamy and pigmented!) and Violet Volt. The Fuchsia lip liner is incredibly creamy and lasts a really long time! Being that Milani is a drugstore brand, I'm really impressed with these lippies. They are on par with more of the higher end lipstick I own, if not more pigmented and creamy. There is a slight fruity smell to them, but in my opinion, it's not terribly overbearing, and I can't stand smelly lip products. Once again, I'm really impressed and love all the pretty colors in this lot.

Milani COLORstatement lipstick can be purchased at participating CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Kmart, and from the Milani website itself. The new COLORstatment lipstick retail for $5.49 online, but will differ depending on where you purchase them.

Have you snagged a new plum or berry Milani COLORstatement lipstick yet? What colors are catching your eye?

*Products in this post were sent to me for review purposes from Milani Cosmetics. All opinions are my own and 100% honest!