how to: lip colors for fall.
even though i'm not in school anymore, fall is still a transition time for me. i feel the seasonal changes the most this time of year, and it makes me want to learn new things or nest like crazy. it's the one time of the year when i want to spend a little more time getting ready, sprucing up the look, you know? probably something stemming from all that back to school shopping we did back in the day.that's one of the reasons i had meg fix up my little space here. did she not do a phenomenal job?? she took the vision right out of my head and put it into this blog. i am so happy with how it looks. it's so much more me and so much more fun to look at than the old one, right?the last couple of years i've been really into lip color in the fall. it helps remind me to put lip balm on when the moisture gets sucked out of me by the terrible tundra weather, and it's a great way to look nice without trying very hard. i still need to find a good pink-plum color, i just haven't had any luck with that shade yet, but i have a few other favorites that i pull out for the fall. (apologies for the light in the photos, it's a hard knock life when your husband is out of town and can't take photos for you!)1. sheer nude. this color is perfect with just a bright eyeliner in emerald or blue, and simple mascara. it's great if you are incredibly scared to put on an actual lip color, you can just start yourself out slow!
(i'm wearing revlon lip butter in creme brulee)
2. orange. okay stay with me here. i swear it's more wearable than it sounds. minimal eye makeup is key here, as is minimal color on the face, but make sure to swipe on some bronzer so you don't look washed out. it works with all eye colors and really makes them pop in my opinion. (p.s. this color is also bangin' in the summer. i wear it year round.)
(i'm wearing revlon super lustrous lipstick in siren. the perfect orange.)
3. oxblood. this is simply a classic. fall = dark purple = perfection. this one, i'll admit, is scary to try at first. try it on a girls night out (or in), and just tell yourself you're playing dress up. that's how i tricked myself into wearing it at first! it's all in your attitude.
(i'm wearing revlon super lustrous lipstick in black cherry.)
these are going to be my go-tos all season, although i will still be on the quest for that perfect plum color (any recommendations are welcome!).
anyone else get that itch to change it up this time of year?
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