The Most Affordable Red Lipsticks For The Holiday Season

Photo via: Vogue

Liquid lipsticks, tinted lip balms, rich lipgloss, and matte lipsticks -- how do you choose your holiday pout when there are so, so many options? Luckily, with these drugstore picks, you won't have to choose.

LIP SERVICE

ph: Le 21me Arrondissement | BellaSugar | Glamour | Wall Street Journal | PaperBlog | MAC | Clothes Over Carbs

First the neon eyes + now the statement lips! I'm slowly building up the confidence to try this out. I only use chapstick + haven't really worn lipstick since high school, so this would be a big jump. I keep buying bright shades, but haven't tried them out in public yet. The trick is wearing it with just a bit of mascara + nothing else. Here are some I've been testing...

+ NARS Lipstick in 'Heat Wave'
+ Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in 'Le Fuchsia'
+ NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in 'Carthage'
+ Bobbi Brown Lip Color in 'Neon Pink'
+ NARS Lipstick in 'Schiap'

GIMME GIMME | VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

I pulled together my top gift ideas for Valentine's Day. Loved making this collage + tried to include a lil something for everyone. I can't decide which is my favorite.

1. Equipment Liliane Washed-Silk Crepe de Chine Pajama Set
2. Catbird Neon Heart Card
3. Catbird Alphabet + Heart Rings
4. Jewelmint Cosmic Love Rings
5. NARS Lipstick in 'Schiap'
6. NARS Lipstick in 'Heat Wave'
7. Diane von Furstenberg Mantra Lip Kiss Print iPhone 5 Case
8. Valentino Rockstud Patent Leather Ballerina Flat in Pop Fuchsia & Nude
9. Art.com Red White | Serigraph by Ellsworth Kelly
10. Juicy Couture Viva La Fleur Perfume Gift Set
11. HENTSCH MAN Two-Tone Knitted Cotton Sweater
12. Rizzoli Christian Louboutin Hardcover Book
13. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in 'Some Enchanted Evening'
14. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in 'My Old Flame'
15. Jewelmint Monaco Holiday Bracelet
16. Diptyque Red Tubereuse Candle
17. Tibi Faille Peplum Shell Top
18. Jewelmint Just For Her Rings
19. Jewelmint Vintage Treasure Trio Earrings
20. Lizzie Fortunato Jewels Kisses Pouch
21. Smythson Blah Blah Blah Textured-Leather Notebook

A Polished Yet Casual Spring Outfit Idea

After seeing this cool color combo on Abisola Omole I was inspired to put together a take of my own. This stylish spring outfit idea is great for looking polished yet casual enough for running out for essentials. Start with a muted green sweater, neutral sunglasses, chunky hoop earrings, a bold red mini bag, cropped white jeans, and beige sandals. Add a pop of lip color similar to the bag and you're set.

1. WAYF Rib V-Neck Cardigan (plus-size version here)
2. DMY BY DMY Quin Sunglasses
3. Kendra Scott Mikki Huggie Hoop Earrings
4. Frame Le Scrunch Mini Leather Crossbody Bag (also here)
5. Gucci Crayon Contour des Lèvres Lip Liner
6. Frame Le Crop Mini Bootcut Sateen Jeans
7. Aeyde Larissa Sandal

BRIGHT MATTE LIPS

ph: Vogue UK

My favorite summer beauty look- a clean, fresh face with bright matte lips.

Get the look...
+ NARS Lipstick in Hear Wave
+ Bite Beauty High Pigment Matte Pencil in Various Colors
+ Illamasqua Lipstick in Eurydice
+ NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage
+ BECCA Ultimate Matte Lip Colour in Aurora

A Laid-Back Cool Way To Wear A Statement Skirt For Fall

Photo by Jenn Camp

This asymmetrical printed skirt from Neiman Marcus makes quite the statement. For fall, I thought it would be great styled with a luxe camel sweater, chic sunglasses, a simple silver watch, and a classic quilted bag. As for the shoes, rather than go with an expected pair of lace-up heels or ankle boots, I went with sleek white sneakers give the look a laid-back cool feel. Top with a bright red-orange lip, and you've got a comfy, yet chic fall look!

1. Neiman Marcus Cashmere Collection Long-Sleeve Cashmere Top
2. Illesteva Leonard II Round Sunglasses
3. Michael Kors Mini Bradshaw Stainless Steel Watch
4. NARS Lipstick in Heat Wave
5. Rebecca Minkoff Mini-Affair Quilted Leather Bag
6. Cameo Crossing Borders Mini Skirt in Geo Print
7. Rag & Bone Kent Lace-Up Leather Low-Top Sneaker

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Shopstyle & Neiman Marcus. The opinions, as always, are my own.

Beauty Inspiration: Nicole Richie's Bronzed Metallic Eye Look

Photo via: Harper's Bazaar

Nicole Richie's makeup game is on point with this bronzed metallic eye look.

Get the look:
+ ALTERNA Haircare Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse
+ MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Shadow in Copper Red
+ ASOS Sterling Silver Ear Cuff Chain and Stud Single Earring
+ Jane Iredale PureGloss Lip Gloss
+ NastyGal Camilla Chain Choker

GET REALLY DRUNK

1. Alexander Wang Cut Away Blazer
2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Round Sunglasses
3. Wildfox Runaway Donovan Tee
4. Citizens of Humanity Hutton Wide Leg Jeans
5. ASOS Oversized Boyfriend Style Chronograph Watch
6. Derek Lam Small Ume Cross Body Bag
7. Bobbi Brown Lip Color Hollywood Red
8. 3.1 Phillip Lim Jayne Ankle Booties