Festive Lip Edit

Who doesn't love a red lip? I love red lips in general, they suit my skintone, make me feel empowered and make me feel a little like Snow White. And I love them all year round but there's something about the festive period and Christmas that just makes me love them even more. I feel like it's the most appropriate time to wear a red lip and that everyone will automatically think you feeling that festive spirit even if you aren't. So today I'm sharing with you ten of my favourite and most worn red lipsticks that I'll be wearing from now until Christmas.

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso 
Beso is my absolute favourite red lipstick ever. I always feel ridiculously happy when I'm wearing this as well as feeling more confident and put together. It's a liquid lipstick so it does dry down more than your standard matte lip but the formula's so comfortable to wear that you won't notice the difference. This is one of the brighter reds, with more of an orange undertone than a blue undertone but it still gives the same finish and you're bound to get a few compliments when wearing this.

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Fiery 
Fiery is a deeper red shade that has more of a brown undertone running through it. This is perfect for those of you who aren't a fan of or aren't confident enough to rock a brighter red lip. It's darker tone still compliments a range of skintones and it's matte finish isn't uncomfortable or drying to wear. I do recommend wearing a lip liner with both this and Beso just to create a sharper, cleaner edge.

Kat Von D Everlasting Lipstick in Outlaw
Kat Von D's Outlaw is one of my favourite reds. It's bright, it's long wearing and it's comfortable. I wore this tons this time last year as it just screams Christmas. A little more orange toned than some in this edit but still not that orange it looks like a tomato red. It's nice in between with a lighweight formula that doesn't dry lips out or gather unattractively in the corners of your mouth. Guranteed to be worn a ton in the next few weeks.

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Pioneer
If you want something that's going to last through your Christmas dinner, this Maybelline liquid lipstick is going to be your saviour. The SuperStay Matte Inks can withstand even the greasiest of foods without budging. It's formula is completely different to that of a normal matte lipstick, in fact it's a bit of a game changer, something I can't get enough of. It doesn't dry down to your traditional powder matte finish which makes it comfortable to wear for a good seven to eight hours without the need to touch up.

Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte in Rich Ruby 
Maybelline's range of traditional matte lipsticks are amazing. And the shade Rich Ruby which is a dupe for Russian Red (coming up). It has a gorgeous blue tone to it that makes fairer skintones look even lighter (in a good way, think Snow White) and teeth look whiter. I love pairing this with big brows, big lashes and flawless skin. It's creamy formula sits comfortably on the lips and can easily be worn for hours without drying or becoming uncomfortable but the creaminess of it all means that it'll transfer easier than others I've shown.

Loreal X Balmain Lipstick in Domination 
I don't know if you can get this next lipstick still but I couldn't not feature it. The Loreal and Balmain collaboration lipstick in Domination is a perfect red for a multitude of skin tones. It's not a classic matte finish, it still has a little slip and slide but it doesn't transfer easily and you can happily wear it for hours at a time without the need to touch up or removing it all completely.

Gosh Velvet Matte Lipstick in Classic Red
This lipstick I know you can still buy. It's a classic blue toned red, my favourite kind in fact. Blue toned reds look stunning on so many different skintones and really add a pop to any look. This one is more of your traditional matte finish. It can feel slightly uncomfortable on the lips; not as uncomfortable as others, but a little bit of lip balm underneath or over top and you're good to go.

MAC Matte Lipstick in Russian Red 
MAC's Russian Red is one of the first true blue toned red lipsticks I fell in love with. It's that classic red shade that anyone can wear and it's comfortable matte finish means it can easily take you from day to night without the need for touch ups. It does transfer slightly but not as badly as the Lancome Absolu Velour that I was tempted to feature but decided not to after a horrifying incident last week with a tuna panini.

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo 
Ruby Woo is one of those lipsticks that everyone recognises as soon as you utter it's name. It's one of the trickiest lipsticks ever to wear but with the right prep you can easily pull this legendary lipstick off. More of an orange red than the others, Ruby Woo is guaranteed to garner you a few compliments and I take my hat off to anyone who can wear it all day without feeling like ripping their lips off. I'd love to wear this at Christmas but my lips just wouldn't survive it.

NYX Matte Lipstick in Pure Red  
And the final lipstick in this edit, is one I'm not so sure on but it's stunning shade may appeal to some of you. Pure Red from NYX is a classic red shade that verges between being a traditional matte and a satin finish. These are comfortable to wear but do require a touch up or two throughout the day. If you don't mind a lipstick that requires a little more maintenance througout the day then you'll probably get on fine with this one. I however need something more along the lines of Matte Ink or the Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks when it comes to rocking a red lip.

Autumn Lip Edit

 

Oh Autumn, how you set my soul alight. Autumn doesn't only mean the countdown to Halloween, my birthday and Christmas to me. It means I can return to looks that I love and looks I feel ten times more comfortable in than those I wear any other time of the year. If you can't already guess from the title, today I'm sharing with you my go to Autumn Lip shades for the upcoming months.

 Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Out Loud 
I own a ton of Autumnal lip products but the one I know I'll be wearing the most out of the entire collection is a repeat offender from last year. Out Loud is that beautiful pumpkin/bourbon shade I adored last year after a hunt for a burnt orange shade. And again this Autumn I can't get enough of this shade. There are occasions where this can be uncomfortable after a while but if lips are prepped properly, this shade can last flawlessly for hours without the need for reapplication. It stands out beautifully in all black outfits or looks with a pop of khaki.

 Maybelline SuperStay Matte Inks in Founder, Groundbreaker and Ruler
After Out Loud there is one particular lip product that I can't get enough of. The SuperStay Matte Inks from Maybelline are one of the best high street lip formulas available right now. Comfortable, non drying, long wearing and saturated in colour, these lipsticks will last you all day long without the need for reapplication. I have a ton of shades but my three favourites for the Autumn period are Founder (top), Groundbreaker (middle) and Ruler (bottom). Founder is a gorgeous plum shade that surprisingly doesn't go patchy when applied, Groundbreaker is a gorgeous orange red shade; a good dupe if you don't want to pay £19 for the Smashbox and Ruler is a deep raspberry pink. I love how these look, how they wear and I'd happily buy even more shades.

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks in Rubino and Fiery 
Stila do an amazing selection of shades in their liquid lipstick formula. And since my last Autumn Lip Edit I've managed to add a few more shades to my collection. Two that scream Autumn to me are Rubino (top) and Fiery (bottom). Rubino looks like a deep burgundy in the tube but actually applies more of a plum shade whilst Fiery is a deep red with a subtle blue undertone. If lips are chapped or not prepped correctly, these can be drying but if you've prepped lips beforehand these wear beautifully. They don't transfer easily, don't need to be reapplied constantly and are highly pigmented in one swipe. Rubino needs a little more work than Fiery but that extra couple of minutes to perfect it are well worth it. 

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Aria 
Another Stila liquid lipstick I love is the shade Aria. It's more of an unusual shade for this time of the year but it's got enough of a deep raspberry undertone for it to be wearable. Aria is a shade that I see working well with grey as well as black during these colder months. Again I love wearing this liquid lipsticks but there's got to be some prep beforehand. I speak from experience as today (the 19th) I did not prep my lips beforehand and ended up having to do an emergency patch up job during my shift at work. 

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Serenata
This is the final Stila lipstick I promise. Serenata is one of my all time favourite shades but unfortunately it' was limited edition in one of their seasonal kits. It breaks my heart that I can't get my hands on a full size bottle of this as it's the perfect greigey, grungey nude that works well with so many looks. It can be paired with brown, grey and khaki and just gives it a smokey, grungy, undone look that I find so hard to pull off with other shades. I'm still hunting for a dupe of this so I can continue it's legacy once I've emptied this tube but as of right now, the search is looking harder than believed. 

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Rome 
Neutrals aren't my preferred lip colour when Autumn finally graces us, I much prefer deeper, darker tones that really stand out but sometimes a neutral is necessary to make a look work. And one of my favourites is Rome from NYX. One of their Soft Matte Lip Creams, this stunning plum toned neutral shade works wonderfully on a multitude of skintones and it's mousse like formula means it's comfortable to wear all day long. It's extremely lightweight on the lips which means I forget I'm wearing it, doesn't dry lips out after a period of time and doesn't need to reapplied constantly. 

NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama 
Autumn is the season when my red lipstick collection is rediscovered and loved again. One of my favourite shades, especially at the beginning of the season is Alabama from NYX. One of their matte lipsticks, this deep red shade is comfortable to wear, doesn't has that powdery matte texture, doesn't fade and reapplies very little maintenance after inital application. What I like about it the most is that it's not that bright Christmas red but still has a enough of a pop to it that will garner you a few compliments. 

Loreal Color Riche Matte Lipstick in Brick Vintage 
I love a good orange red/rust red during the Autumn, it gives it more a of a turning leaves vibe than a Christmas vibe and works with the beautiful Autumnal colour palette you see everywhere it turns September. And Brick Vintage from Loreal's matte lipstick collection is a shade that matches that criteria perfectly. It's got just the right amount of orange running through it to give it that rust vibe and not too much like a orange tomato red that I much prefer wearing during the warmer months. The Loreal matte lipsticks are very creamy in texture but don't smudge or fade in anyway. They last a good few hours on the lips and don't dry out or crumble on the lips. They do have a slightly over the top scent but luckily it doesn't last when applied to the lips. 

Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick in Divine Wine 
Last year I spoke about how I'd stopped wearing my beloved 107 from Rimmel. Well I think it's safe to say since then I've found myself a new version of the 107 and it hasn't changed how it looks on my skin. Divine Wine from Maybelline was featured in my Lip Edit last Autumn and I can't help but feature it again in this one. It's a stunning deep wine shade that's creamy formula doesn't dry out lips or leave them feeling powdery and uncomfortable. It does fade slightly but reapplication is easy and doesn't cause it to crumble or ball up on the lip. And the best bit, this is still readily available in the shops.

Top 10 Most Worn Lipsticks

Lipstick is possibly one of my favourite things in the world. It can really pull a look together or can be the main focus of your look. I wear lipstick on a daily basis ranging from pillar box red one day to a cool greige tone the next. And my collection is vast which got me wondering which lipsticks are actually my most worn of them. So today I'm sharing with you my ten most worn/most loved lipsticks.

10- MAC Matte Lipstick in Russian Red
Shade: Blue Toned Red
Why I wear it so much: It's a classic shade that goes well with most looks and suits every skin type. I always feel more confident when I wear this and I love how the blue undertone makes my fair skin look even fairer and almost flawless. Plus it's a comfortable matte finish that can be uncomfortable and drying if you have dry lips but it's nothing that a little lip balm can't fix.

9- Gosh Velvet Touch Matte Lipstick in Rose
Shade: Mauve Pink Shade
Why I wear it so much: It's a perfect everyday neutral. It's not too pink but it's not too brown either and warms up my complexion without the need for bronzer. It's matte finish is again comfortable but can become uncomfortable after a few hours, especially if you haven't prepped your lips properly beforehand. However a little lip balm pressed over top soon remedies that.

8- NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam
Shade: Bright Tomato Red
Why I wear it so much: It's that perfect mix of blue toned red and cherry red with just the right amount of orange running through it. The formula is a dream, it's non drying, long wearing and half the time I forget I'm wearing it as it doesn't leave lips feeling dry or powdery. It can occasionally go streaky but when paired with a perfect matching lip liner, you get a highly pigmented, opaque shade.

7- Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte in Divine Wine
Shade: Deep Red
Why I wear it so much: This lipstick is Autumn in a nutshell. I love wearing this during the colder months as it has enough warmth to stop my complexion from looking sickly but it's still dark enough to meet that autumnal trend. And it's formula is a dream. Creamy to apply, highly pigmented, long wearing and non drying, this shade is forever close by during the colder months.

6- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina
Shade: Neutral Pink
Why I wear it so much: It’s just beautiful. It’s got enough of a pink tone to keep it warm against my fairer complexion but it’s not that pink that it’s overpowered and looks like a Barbie pink. Sure the wear can be a little uncomfortable if you don’t prep lips properly but when lips are properly scrubbed and hydrated, this wears perfectly.

5- Rosie For Autograph Lipstick in Silk Rose
Shade: Pinky Brown
Why I wear it so much: It's my go 90's grunge brown shade. It looks darker than me than it does on others but it gives it that real 90's look and love pairing this with a ladder rip sweater and black skinny jeans. It's looks more like a sheen finish when you first apply it but once that's worn away, you're left with a beautiful satin finish that is comfortable to wear and lasts for hours. It's one of two from the Rosie For Autograph range I've worn the most.

4- Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Ruler
Shade: Deep raspberry pink
Why I wear it so much: It's all about the formula with this lipstick. Ruler is highly pigmented and opaque in one swipe and whilst it's advertised as a liquid lipstick it keeps some of it's sheen even after it's adhered itself to your lips. There's no dry, powdery finish with this lipstick and it can sit comfortably on the lips for hours without need for touch up. I especially love this for when I'm eating out as it doesn't budge, even when your eating the greasiest of foods.

3- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso
Shade: Bright Tomato Red
Why I wear it so much: This is my ultimate go to red. I love how it wears, how it sits and how it compliments a ton of looks as well as my complexion. It's the perfect empowering red that gives me the confidence boost I occasionally need. I love this that much I've gone through and entire mini and am halfway through a full size already.

2- Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Out Loud
Shade: Pumpkin Orange
Why I wear it so much: What isn't to love about this shade. It practically screams Autumn. I wanted a burnt orange/russet shade for a while and finally found it last year in this. It's your standard liquid lipstick formula but doesn't feel powdery or dry on the lips and can be comfortably worn for long periods of time.

1- Rosie For Autograph Lipstick in Lady Rose
Shade: Neutral Pink
Why I wear it so much: If you had asked me a couple of years ago what my most worn lipstick was I would have said Rimmel's infamous 107 Matte Lipstick. Now though, it's my absolute favourite nude and one that as you can see no longer has the beautiful rose engraved in to it. Like Silk Rose this has a sheen to start with but wears away to leave behind a satin finish that lasts for an age on the lips and doesn't dry them out or leave them feeling uncomfortable. And surprisingly it was the nude lipstick that made me see I could wear nudes and neutral tones without looking washed out or ill. It's definitely one I'll repurchase time and time again no matter what other shades I have in my collection. 

Spring Lip Edit

                         

I'd love to start this post talking about how the weathers warming up meaning Springs on it's way but as I write this there is snow on the ground and a cold snap that calls for nothing but pj days and copious amounts of hot chocolate. That all being said, today I'm going to be talking you through some of my lip choices for the peeks of Spring weather we've been getting here and there.

                           

Rosie For Autograph in Silk Cami 

The first lipstick that I've been wearing a lot and is perfect for Spring is Silk Cami from Marks and Spencer's. Part of the Rosie For Autograph collection, this lipstick is creamy, comfortable and long wearing. It's looks like your standard nude shade in the bullet but when it's on the lips there is a slight peach undertone running through it that warms up both the shade and your complexion. And because of that undertone, it's perfect for a multitude of skintones including those with extremely fair tones. 

                            

Rosie For Autograph in Camisole Blush 

Another Rosie For Autograph lipstick that's perfect for Spring is the shade Camisole Blush. It's a muted pale pink shade that looks gorgeous on its own but also looks great when mixed with slightly darker shades. And because it's more of a satin finish it's a lot more comfortable to wear for a longer period of time. And the best bit about these lipsticks is that they don't budge, you can easily eat or drink with minimal transfer. 

                             

Rosie For Autograph in Rosie Lips 

And the last lipstick from Rosie For Autograph that I can't get enough of is the shade Rosie Lips. This is brighter shade than the previous two, with gorgeous raspberry undertones. Normally I wouldn't wear brighter shades that weren't matte but because these have more of a satin finish, it doesn't look as bad as I think they look. And again it's got minimal transfer when eating and drinking and reapplication is a dream. 

                          

Maybelline Color Sensational Matte in Smoky Rose 

A matte finish shade that I'd completely forgotten I had until I reshuffled my collection for Spring is this one from Maybelline. Called Smoky Rose, this is a pretty peachy pink shade that has a nude undertone  which won't wash you out if you have a fairer complexion. It's a creamy matte formula; that stays in place, but doesn't dry lips out or leaves them feeling powdery and crumbly. It does transfer slightly but reapplication isn't a struggle with it's creamy formula. 

                           

NYX Matte Lipstick in Whipped Caviar 

As you can see there is a slight theme in the shades I've been loving recently. Whipped Caviar from NYX is no different. It's a peachy pink shade that has a nude undertone which makes it easier to wear for fairer skintones. It's creamy but won't slip, slide or smudge easily with minimal transfer if you eat or drink. As far as matte finishes go, this is one of the more forgiving finishes. It's creamy but will stay in place for as long as you want it to but it won't dry lips out or turn powdery and crumbly. 

                            

NYX Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in Exotic 

And again my next choice is a peachy shade that suits a mutiltude of skintones, including fair complexions. It's one of the trickier shades to wear but with enough prep beforehand it can look gorgeous. The NYX Lingerie Liquid Lipstick is your typical liquid lipstick formula. It's thin enough to layer but because it dries down to more of a powdery matte finish, it's not advisable to layer it. However on the lips it's gorgeous, it's bold but still understated and is guaranteed to get you a ton of compliments. 

                           

Stila Stay All a Day Liquid Lipstick in Aria

Another liquid lipstick that I envisioning looking gorgeous throughout the Spring is the shade Aria from Stila. It's a bit of a hybrid shade with tones of pink and purple running throughout. It's not the usual colour I'd reach for during Spring but something's been really drawing me to it. It's again your standard liquid lipstick but these do generally last all day without crumbling or fading. It is a shade that does require a bit of work though as it can look patchy if you apply too much in one area. However if you apply this in thin layers then you won't have any trouble getting an highly pigmented, long wearing, gorgeous shade. 

                            

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Sogno 

Another Stila liquid lipstick I love for this time of year is their shade Sogno. It's a cool toned brown shade that works well with my fairer complexion and doesn't wash me out like other similar shades do. It's long wearing, comfortable and works perfectly as an everyday lip colour that doesn't budge. I especially love pairing it with khaki as it really plays well with it and with my skin tone. 

                             

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina 

A classic shade from Stila which is not only the perfect everyday shade but gorgeous for Spring is Patina. And again it's long wearing, comfortable to wear and it doesn't go crumbly or flaky even if your lips aren't in the best condition. I luckily have three of these little sample sized tubes in my collection, meaning I don't have to worry about running out anytime soon which is good considering how often I wear it. 

                                

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Ruler

A liquid lipstick of sorts that's not only been my go to shade since it's release but is the perfect pink for Spring comes from Maybelline. Their SuperStay Matte Ink in the shade Ruler is that perfect mix of raspberry pink alongside a more muted pink tone. It suits a whole host of skintones, especially fairer tones. And I call it a liquid lipstick of sorts as it applies and lasts as long as a liquid lipstick but it doesn't dry down to your traditional liquid lipstick finish. It still has a slight tackiness to it that makes it more comfortable to wear and allows you to extend the wear of your lip colour without worrying if it's going to crumble or crack at all. And it doesn't transfer. I can easily and happily eat greasy burgers or a meal and this won't transfer in the slightest. It's a godsend for long days and meals where you don't want to be worrying about retouching your lipstick throughout the day. 

                                 

Milani Amour Matte Lip Cream in Precious

And the last lip colour I want to feature in this edit, is one I didn't think I'd be featuring as my first impressions of this weren't as good as I hoped. However on rediscovering it, I've fallen in love with it. Milani's Amour Matte Lip Cream in the shade Precious a gorgeous peachy pink shade, that really warms up fairer skintones as well as looking gorgeous on deeper complexions. It's mousse like in texture and doesn't leave lips feeling zapped of moisture when it dries down. It doesn't last as long as I'd like it to but I think a lot of that is due to the formula. However reapplication is easy for which I don't mind if it transfers a bit.

Summer Lip Edit

Summer is well and truly here. Sunshine, clear skies and the distinct sound of an ice cream van are the only things you'll be finding in my local area and that is all I need to know that Summer is in full swing. And that can only mean it's time to break out those Summer Lips. So today I'm talking you through five of my favourite lipsticks for the Summer period.

Rosie For Autograph in Rosie Lips
A few years back I was really into bright pinks lips and the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in Pink Pong was my go to shade. However since that Summer it's looked horrendous on me and no matter what I tried it didn't look like it did initially. So started the look for a new pink lip that I could wear not just in the Summer but all year round, that wouldn't change how it looked whatever the season. And that's when I found the Rosie For Autograph lipstick in Rosie Lips. This is more of a deeper pink that Pink Pong but it still has that wow power and never fails to lift my spirits when I wear it. It does have a sheen finish but that wears away to a semi-matte/satin finish that doesn't transfer easily or become unbearably uncomfortable the longer you wear.

Barry M Matte Me Up Liquid Lipstick in Paparazzi
When it came to choosing a red for this edit, it was extremely hard. Kat Von D does an amazing one as does Stila and Rimmel have just released a brilliant one as well. However I had to go with Barry M's latest lip offering. Paparazzi is a bright red shade that perfects skin, makes teeth look white and will garner everyone's attention. For a liquid lipstick it's very thin in formula and lightweight on the lips. Highly pigmented in one swipe, this take very little work to make it look good. It dries down to a comfortable matte finish and last long on the lips, with very little transfer when you eat or drink. And because it's so lightweight, it's easy to reapply or touch up without it balling up or cracking. Definitely a shade I'm getting a lot of wear out of.

NYX Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in Exotic
A slightly more muted shade that still makes pop but isn't as bold as the first two comes from NYX. Exotic is more of a peach toned shade that surprisingly suits paler skintones without washing them out. It's slightly thicker in formula than the Barry M but it still sits and wears beautifully on the lips. It can be slightly drying and uncomfortable but that all comes down to not having prepped lips well enough before hand. It can last a long while on the lips but does transfer slightly when you eat or drink and touch ups can be a little haphazard to say the least. Too much product and it'll crack or ball up and too little will leave it very obvious where you haven't managed to reach.

Barry M Matte Me Up Lip Kit in Runway
I haven't spoken about this next lip product a lot because when they were first released they were limited edition but now are a part of Barry M's permanent line. Their lips kits contain a lip liner and co-ordinating liquid lipstick. Runway is a deep pink toned mauve shade that also has hints of raspberry running through it. The lip liner is creamy and glides easily along the lips making it a dream to not only outline lips but also fill in the entire lip. The liquid lipstick is the same formula as the shade Paparazzi. It's lightweight, highly pigmented and dries down to a matte finish that isn't cakey or powdery in feel. Sure it will dry lips out and can be uncomfortable if lips aren't prepped well but when done well it's a gorgeous shade that'll last ages on the lips and will definitely garner you a good amount of compliments.

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in Kiss Of Life
And the last lipstick in this edit is an old favourite which you can see has been loved a lot. Kiss Of Life is a bright tomato red shade that suits all skin types and really makes a look pop. It's a matte finish lipstick but has more of a powdery feeling to it. It doesn't really make wearing it unpleasant but it is one of those lipsticks you can tell your wearing. It doesn't transfer and can easily be touched up without going cakey or balling up. It can be slightly drying on the lips but that again all depends on the state of your lips when you first apply it. But apart from that it's a stunning colour and one that I'll be getting a lot of wear out of this Summer.