Dynamic Duo

I love when I find 2 things that equal a perfect pair, don't you? Especially when I have found a pair of 2 that makes the perfect transition lip color into fall. It is quite trendy at that.

ELF Lipstick in Classy: 

A beautiful medium pink bordering on the deeper side with cool undertones. I have heard it is a dupe for Angel by MAC, by the way. Cream finish. Smells like candy. Only $1. 

NYX Lip Liner in Dolly Pink:  

Gorgeous pink with very cool purple tones. I like to line my lips with this, then fill them in slightly before I put on Classy over top. The 2 of them really compliment each other and create a really unique shade on the lips! Plus, if you apply your lip colors in this fashion, the color will last on your lips longer.

Soft Lips: 

 I thought I would slip this in here since I apply this 15 minutes before my lip color. It makes your lips smoother (obviously) so your less likely to have chapped lines to worry about your lipstick sinking into. It also makes the color stick even better once that creamy texture is gone from the lipstick.Didn't know that!

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Plus, this combo makes your teeth whiter from the cooler undertones. The trick is, to find a lip color with blue undertones (or with cooler undertones) to counteract the yellow on teeth. Now saying you have yellow teeth (: They also sell sheer blue lip glosses too which I find to work the same. Too bad I lost mine!

How to find your perfect lip shade:

Identify your undertones: warm or cool. 

-Veins that look more greenish indicate yellow undertones which means that your skin tone is warm. Olives skin tones are generally warm.

-Veins that look more blue indicate blue undertones which means your skin tone is cool. Red undertones are generally cool.

Now that you know your undertone, find a lipstick that is 2 shades darker than your skin tone. When choosing a lip liner, choose one that is either the same shade as the lipstick, but 1 shade lighter would be ideal. That is why Dolly Pink and Classy are the dynamic duo for me!

I hope these really quick easy tips make your lips happy this season! 

I talked about this in my last favorites video that I did not yet put up on the blog. Enjoy (:

Whats your dynamic duo?

kisses,

Erica

FOTD: Rebel Roses & Plums

Hi ladies! this is actually my very first FOTD! I always take the pic and it seems like it never turns out like I want it to! My camera has a mind of its own...today my camera was in a great mood and ready to focus and look closely!

Face:

• Primer: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base
• Concealer: Maybelline Super Stay (Light)
• Foundation: I have been mixing because of my tan: Revlon Colorstay (220)   
• Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse (Light Beige Med.0) 
• Highlighter: Revlon Beyond Natural Concealer/Highlighter Duo (Light 300). Highlighter part only 
• Bronzer: I again have been mixing Physicians Formula Cashmere Wear in Light                   
• The Body Shop Exotic Sun Powder in shade Sunset Bronze 1 
• Blush: Physician's Formula Happy Booster in Natural  
• Elf Brow Cream in Light                                                                                                         & Milani Brow Fix in 02 Medium

Eyes:

• Jesse's Girl Eye Shadow Primer
• NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk in inner corner/ near tear ducts 
• Avon Smooth Minerals Eyeshadow Pencil in Limestone on brow bone
• Mark. Shadow in Lotus all over lid
• Clinique Eye Shadow in Brandied Plum in crease
• Mark. shadow in the Rebel Rose quad in Saucy in outer corner
• I tight-lined Mark. Keep It Going Gel Liner in Entourage & I also used it on the upper lash line
• Almay Eyeliner Crayon in Black in waterline which I got on my CVS haul recently 75% off!
• Almay One Coat Dial Up Mascara that came with the liner

  Lips: 

• Maybelline Born With It Lipstick
• Soft Lips in Shell