Read my lips[tick]: 50 Shades of #pink

I love pink,

and I love it even more on my lips.

I've tried every pink shade under the sun

in my 30+ years,

so I think its safe to say I hold

a Ph.D in Pink Lipstick-ology. 

Yes, consider me your pink lipstick/lipgloss

go-to girl.

If the shade exists,

it's probably made its way across

my lips at some point. 

You've asked me what I wear,
but in truth-
I can't seem to make up my pink.

These are my favorite shades of #pink.

50 shades of pink by missyarmosh featuring a hot pink lipstick

Too Faced Cosmetics lip treatment
beauty.com

Juicy Couture beauty product
sephora.com

Too Faced Cosmetics beauty product
sephora.com

Lime Crime hot pink lipstick
nastygal.com

Mac cosmetics lipstick
maccosmetics.com

Yves Saint Laurent lip gloss makeup
sephora.com

Yves saint laurent cosmetic
sephora.com

Mac cosmetics lipstick
maccosmetics.com

Anna Sui lip gloss makeup
beauty.com

Mac cosmetics makeup
maccosmetics.com

Topshop pink lipstick
topshop.com

Pastel lipstick
$35 - theiconic.com.au

Nothing earth shattering here,

just some of my favorite bubblegum hues.

What's your favorite shade to rock?

Curious to know if you wear it year 'round,

or switch it up season to season...

xo,

Current #Obsessions - August

In no particular order,

here are some of my latest infatuations & fixations.

1. August always marks one of my favorite months not only because its the month of my birth, but also because its #sharkweek! So in honor of this occasion, I am throwing a Shark Week Party - complete with shark attacks (a deliciously bloody concoction), LandShark beer (of course) and some themed appetizers. Swim on over at your own risk! 

2. I love this dress by Nasty Gal which is now on sale for $29. Do it. 

3.  This article from Buzzfeed entitled "55 Toys & Games Thats Will Make 90's Girls Super Nostalgic" - Ummm - HOLY FLASHBACK. I owned at least 50% of these items - that makes me either a toy hoarder or my parents guilty of over indulging their children. Tomagotchi, Fashion Plates, Mall Madness, Pretty Pretty Princess, or Girl Talk Game anyone? OMG! Can't even deal with this list...

4.  Garcinia Cambogia. Look it up and buy it at your local Vitamin Shop. Belly fat buster for the ladies. You're welcome in advance. :)

5. This vintage rose ring and this vintage inspired floral headband from Love It So Much.  I guess I'm feeling kinda of romantical these days. =)

6. If you love your dog as much as I love Godiva, then you will enjoy this heartwarming video that was sent to me by a friend. God made a dog.

7. I am obsessed with rompers, especially those by Yumi Kim. I wish I could afford to buy all of them, but since I would be living outside in a cardboard box if I did that, a girl can dream. This 'pink feather' one is now back in stock! 

8. While shopping for the #perfect birthday dress over the weekend with a girlfriend, we wandered into Sephora - which is always a terrible idea. Especially if the two of us are together. Of course, I never leave there empty handed - thats a sin. So I left with this Too Faced Lip Injection Colorbomb in "Plump me up Pink" - which I am OBSESSED WITH! Other than the fact it stings your lips for a good solid 10 minutes due to the Cayenne Pepper ingredient which is supposed to give you the "perfect bee stung" looking lips, I really enjoy it! And it looks fabulous on. I was walking around my shift at Prime all Sunday saying "Someone call the beekeeper because my lips have been stunnnngggg!"  - I think I might have overdone it a bit. But c'mon, you gotta sell it! Find it here.

9. This DIY Bookends post - if you are as obsessed as I am with reading, you want your book display to look D@mn good. And plus, its crafty fun for a rainy day. Put it on your 'to do' list. This one is my favorite! P.S I just finished Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls and started Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. What are YOU reading?

How cute! You paint bricks to look like old books. I love it.

10. I love the LimeCrime lipstick collection - so I am happy to announce they have added to it! These lipsticks have lasting power and go on super matte, if you're into that sort of thing. Check out the line - which hosts some of my favorite pinks, including Geradium, Countessa, and Great Pink Planet! :)  The only down side, I believe its only available online. So if you skip 3 Starbucks lattes this week, thats kinda like free shipping, right?!

xo,

Rach

Wearing lipstick this pink is criminal!

Lime Crime has a host of deliciously pink lipsticks

that are super matte, and stay on for forever -

or at least for 3 kissy sessions with your honey, minimum.

The brand is a hidden gem

(I believe its only available online)

and if you wear pink,

you won't find more vivacious shades

than here on this site.

Here are my favorite shades of pink:

Countessa

This bright pink is my go-to,

its a little LOUD initially,

but after a few cocktails its perfect

and leaves your lips stained pink

long after its rubbed off...

Great Pink Planet

This pink is more of a baby pink,

and looks weird if you have too much of a tan,

so it works well with fairer skin shades

(eh hem, myself!)

If you're too tan, it almost looks 

white and thats so not ok.

I often mix it with Countessa 

and together, they make the perfect shade.

Geradium

Geradium is a great summer shade,

perfect for a picnic or day out on the water.

Its similar to this Nicki Minaj shade

that I'm currently obsessed with,

so it's a winner in my book! :)

CentriFuschia

I love this color,

it's a staple in my lipstick wardrobe for Fall,

but you can definitely pull it off in the Summer as well.

I would wear it on a night out,

or as your solo piece of beach makeup

(rock the shades, and you're good!)

Benefit: It makes your teeth look super white!

Also, they just launched a new shade,

Babette,

which came out July 15th.

Looks like a cool, peachy color.

Wonder if the inspiration for the ad and shade title

came from this book 'White Girl Problems'-

remember Babette? 

Of course you do. She's unforgettable. 

For makeup artists,

they have a variety of funky colors-

from lavender to aqua, from jade to black.

I am sure they can be used for more artistic looks

or whatever freaky stuff you're into.

Check them out!
Lime Crime Makeup

xo,

Rach