In The Bag

I don't write too much about beauty on my blog mostly because I find it a little dull. Don't get me wrong. I like makeup as much as the next girl, but there are other things I enjoy writing about more....Etsy finds, crafts, life events, decorating, DIYs, and so on. But the other day this sweet girl complemented me on my makeup while I was getting my daily iced coffee. (Now, she may have wanted a tip, but I choose to believe she genuinely liked my makeup.) I love talking about the things I love and if I had had the time I would've held up the line and told her everything I use right then and there! Ha. But alas, I thanked her and moved on. 

The short encounter reminded me of the many "in the makeup bag" articles I've seen in so many beauty magazines and I decided to make one of my own. So indulge me. Here's what's in my bag!

Target Striped Makeup Clutch 

Benefit Fine One One Cream Blush

Bare Escentuals SPF Foundation

Mac Pressed Blotting Powder

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer

CoverGirl Perfect Point Eyeliner and Brow Pencil in Espresso

Benefit Fake Up Concealer

Elf Cosmetics Eye Crayon in Gold

Benefit They're Real! Beyond Mascara 

CoverGirl Jumbo Lip Crayon in Ruby Twist

Aquaphor Skin Ointment

Chapstick Skin Protectant SPF4 Classic Strawberry

Handbags and Lipstick

Don't you hate it when you find that perfect shade or scent and then it gets discontinued? Well... my favorite lipstick I ever owned was Clinique's Long Last Lipstick in Fizzy. A sheer plum color, it looked great with my fair skin and even better when I had a little sun. But alas, it was discontinued. I have searched for it since online and found legions of brokenhearted fans like me whining about how they've exhausted every avenue trying to find one more stick.

But...behold I found a replacement!!! It's almost the exact same shade and half the price. It's Ulta brand lipstick in Smoky Quartz. They were having a sale and I thought I would try some new shades on the cheap. Man I'm glad I did. I should probably buy a case of it before it get s discontinued too. :)

Anyway it inspired me to do a posting where I shall pair the perfect lipstick with the perfect handbag for different occasions.

To the flea market.....

Sugar Honey Tinted Lip Balm by Fresh

On a date....

Dior Addict Lipstick in Createur 445

To a business meeting....

Benefit Silky-Finish Lipstick in Good to Go