Pretty in Fuchsia

Here are the promised fuchsia lippie swatches:
From left to right: Givenchy Vamp Pink(21), MAC Candy Yum Yum, Maybelline Color Sensational Fuchsia Fever, MAC Show Orchid, MAC Trimming Talk and MAC Lickable.

Above, left to right: Givenchy Vamp Pink(21), MAC Candy Yum Yum and Maybelline Fuchsia Fever

Above, left to right: MAC Show Orchid, MAC Trimming Talk and MAC Lickable.

Photo Credit: Blogdorf Goodman
Disclosure: I purchased all the lippies except MAC Candy Yum Yum. That was a press sample. Show Orchid is my pride and joy. Snagged that at a MAC pro store in NYC.

Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color in #140 Fuchsia Fever

I have been in the throes of a fuchsia fever. This current obsession reached a frenzied pitch with a blurb on fuchsia lippies in Allure. I just can not get enough of the cheerfulness of a bright pink. You just can not wallow in the doldrums of life with a lippie built on happiness and good cheer.  This Maybelline is all kinds of resplendent neon. Full of optimism.

The brightness is very similar to the great MAC Show Orchid and MAC Candy Yum Yum. I will have to issue my readers a rain check on a comparison photograph.  The texture is fairly creamy with a satin finish. There is no shimmer or glitter. The pigment power is very high end. One swipe is a color fest. I have had no issue with dryness or clunking. It is all kinds of prettiness.

I purchased my tube at my new Ulta store. Let us know what drugstore you spot it in! There are 48 shades in a wide range of shades from crisp reds to rose infused nudes. Visit http://www.maybelline.com/ for a peek. I highly recommend following Maybelline's twitter account. We are Gossip Girl buddies!
http://twitter.com/#!/Maybelline
The price varies from drugstore to drugstore. The best estimate I can give you is around $5!

Credits: Blogdorf Goodman

Disclosure: I purchased this lippie from my local Ulta store.  We FINALLY got one in the ytown.

Searching for the Perfect Pink:
Exploring CoverGirl

I am always on the hunt for the perfect pink lipstick. I want something heartbreakingly pretty like the underside of a rose petal. I spotted these Covergirl shades at a Walmart store. They were being ignored on a bottom shelf. I purchased each and every pink shade they offered. I was disappointed by the texture and lasting power of the formula. They just wore off too quickly and the color payoff was fairly weak.

#555(upper left shade) is called Pick-me-up Pink. It is a pinkish violet shade with above average pigment for a covergirl lippie.

#505 (upper right shade) is called Iceblue Pink.
It is a blue based cotton candy pink with high frost.

#545(lower left) is Parisian Pink. I purchased this lipstick for the adorable name. It is a fairly weak carnation pink. It contains no shimmer and is fairly matte-like. I use it to layer with other lippies.

#550 (lower right) is another weak shade. This is called Powerpink. It is also an frosty iceblue pink. This pink has more oomph than #505.

What do you think of Covergirl lipsticks?
Let us know in the comments.

Disclaimer: All the lippies featured in this post were purchased by me.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Lip Gloss with a Cause

Shiseido Pretty Pink Lip Gloss

Shiseido Cosmetics is partnering with CEW’s Cancer and Careers to donate $5 for every unit of Shiseido The Makeup Lip Gloss in Pretty Pink, which will be sold throughout the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This is a very light wash of a milky pink. It layers well over pink or fuchsia lippies. The formula is what makes it unique. It is hydrating like a lip balm. The product retails for $20.50 and is available online at Macy’s, Nordstroms and Sephora.

Credit: Blogdorf Goodman and CEW
Disclaimer: A press sample of this product was provided by CEW

Dior's Tinsley Pink Ultra Gloss Reflect

This is a shimmery bubblegum pink with great twinkling action.
It is quite pretty and is currently at your local Saks Dior counter for $24.50

Dior Beauty Ambassador Tinsley Mortimer will make a personal appearance at
Saks NYC (@611 5th Avenue at 50th Street) on Thursday May 15 to celebrate
the launch of Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect in Tinsley Pink.

The two-hour masterclasses (also featuring DiorShow Makeup Artist Ricky
Wilson) are by appointment only. Attendees can meet Tinsley and learn how
to recreate her favorite day and night beauty looks using Tinsley Pink. In
addition, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of Tinsley Pink will go
to one of Tinsley's favorite charities, Operation Smile.

The Deets:

Tinsley Mortimer at Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC
When: May 15th 2008, Thursday
Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Masterclass Sessions - by
appointment only
2:00pm-4:00pm Tinsley will be greeting customers on the floor
Phone: 212-940-2181 to call to reserve

Credit: Blogdorf Goodman and Dior

Dior lippie owned and purchased by Cavewoman

Pretty in Proenza Pink

Andie, hon.

Listen, its after 7:00

Don't waste good lip gloss. (quote from Pretty in Pink)

Northeast Ohio got pounded by a huge snow fall. My office was actually closed due to the weather. This was huge considering that my office never closes for anything. As I spent my day lollygagging and celebrating my blogger anniversary, a package arrived from Lancome.
It was the Proenza Pink lipstick.
This is the 2nd Pout-a-Porter lippie.

Description from the Lancome site: Lancôme’s Le Rouge Absolu in Proenza Pink was created exclusively for the celebrated design duo Proenza Schouler. This must-have lipstick was inspired by the milky pink shade worn by all the models in Proenza Schouler’s Spring 2007 runway presentation. In addition to smoother, fuller and absolutely replenished lips, this advanced lip color provides 6-hour care with continuous moisture and protective Vitamin E. Features plumping polymer and non-feathering color to define and reshape lips.

This is summer in a lipstick tube. The color is an intense milky pink. It is chock full of pretty without any shimmer or opalescence. I suppose I should have saved this lippie for the first day of summer. Instead I jumped the gun and wore it today. I decided to go full throttle summer. I wore my Estee Lauder's Amber Bronzer with my new eye/cheek palette called Color Intrigue from Elizabeth Arden. My fragrance is Bond's Fire Island.
I am all summery in the midst of a foot of snow and artic temperatures.

Grab this lippie while you can. These limited edition lipsticks go fast.
Get on the waiting list at Neiman Marcus, the Lancome boutiques or my favorite place Bergdorf Goodman.
Bergdorf Goodman's number is 1.800.558.1855
It is also available online at Lancome-usa.com

photos: Lancome, Style.com and Yahoo.
Disclaimer: A press sample of this product was provided by Lancome.