Hey God, are you up there? Are you listening?
Ok great! Cuz I got a new blog that needs some readin'.
Ever have one of those days when you presume you are the
greatest thing living to date? Well, I sure did! In fact, it was just the other day.
It happened as I was strollin’ about town with chin high (enough to graze a cloud), decked out to the 9s, and ready to smack the world on
the BE-HIND. You see I reckoned I must have looked pretty fine on account of
the numerous passing folk that were giving eyeing me up which nourished my ego
quite scrumptiously. As a matter of
fact, a lady, seemingly out to lunch, even yelled something at me from across
the yard which I failed to discern due to my swagger.
It wasn’t until checking my compact mirror on the status of
my lipstick that I realized, with tumultuous horror, that those gazes
correlated to the fact that my eyeliner had leaked something nasty across my
face…on only one eye. Like a medicine
ball had been punted directly to my face (slight exaggeration.)
Suddenly it became clear what that lady was shouting,
earlier on:
“Miss, are you all right?!”
Well, shi….
For those of you that are concerned, my lipstick remained
picture perfect.
Mary – 1. Life –
1. That’s a tie now, Life; you best
watch how you play this game from now on.
Yes, my dignity may have performed a backwards somersault, but the
important stuff stayed cool: the lips, because they got to. J’adore le Rouge a
Levres. Oui, J’adore beaucoup.
It’s a sentimental buying experience really, quite like
buying candy (and y’all know I got a fancy for candy) except one thousand times
better – it’s the warm, cozy-type, feel-good purchase that is the perfect
addition to any emotion.
Feeling blue? Lipstick.
Accomplished something? Lipstick.
Accomplished nothing? Lipstick.
Went shopping? You should buy a lipstick to go with it.
Have no money? You probably shouldn’t buy lipstick this
time.
Great for no make-up days, great for finishing a dolled up look; whether it’s stick, gloss or stain, it’s all nuzzled within a nook of my heart (and favorite things list!) One might say, too much so.
Truth: I am the proud owner of an abounding collection of
lippies, healthy and steady in growth. Look at these sweet little babies and
tell me you could say no as they shout “Wear me! I’ll look so pretty!”
One can never have enough lipstick, like one can never say,
“Yup, I will never need another pair of shoes again.” Or “Ok, my closet will now last me for the rest
of eternity.”
Dream on, Silly-Billys.
Now, you may ask, where do you wear all of these? Quite simply, really. I do with my lippy collection what I do with
my closet – organize into categories – life & style categories that keep
them fresh & rotated.
Let me show you how, tiny grasshoppers.
When to Wear:
Lipstick:
Juste Moi
Hitting the gym, grabbing groceries, or nothing remotely as
useful? This is your MLBB (my lips but better), “no make-up” make-up,
emphasizing what your mama gave you (sorry
mama).
What you’re looking for: Accentuating your natural lip
I like to wear: Burts
Bees Lipshimmer in Champagne, Sephora Collection Glossy Gloss in Royal Icing, Urban Decay Lip Love in Drizzle
When to wear: Lazy days, running errands
Color Suggestions: Anything neutral to your lip tone.
Ladylike Lovely:
I’m kind of in love with lunch dates.
I always think: dressing up for teatime. I’ve actually devoted an entire section of my
wardrobe to lunch dates...and apparently my lip collection too!
What you’re looking for: A soft pop of color, brightening
while not being overpowering.
I like to wear: Korres
Lip Butter Glaze in Crocus (Worn in my latest video), Smashbox O-GLOSS, Fresh Sugar Lip
Treatment Rose
When to wear: Lunch dates, tea dates, at work, interviews
Color Suggestions: Mauve, Watermelon-Pink, Soft Pink, Peach,
Caramel
Little Red Lips:
Equivalent to that LBD, EV-ERY lady needs a LRL! So
fabulous, seductive and classic –wish I could wear one all the time! (I also wish that life was like a musical,
where everyone sang their feelings instead of eating them)
What you’re looking for: A Red-tone suited to you – are you
warm, cool or neutral? Warms - reds that have an orange undertone, Cool - blue
undertone. Neutrals - both but also look great in true reds.
I like to wear: Lush
Lip Tint A Million Kisses, Bourjois Sweet Kiss Lipstick in Rose Seduisant, Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Passion.
Falling head over heals for Guerlain
Rouge G de Guerlain in Girly (not yet purchased but will be mine someday)
Love Guerlain.
When to wear: All occasions! Day and night! Hint: A Cranberry would go fabulous at
a Holiday Party
Color Suggestions: True Red, Orange-Red, Blue-Red. Try a
Pinkish-Red (my new fav)
Foxy Out on the Town:
Pumps. Club dress. Clutch. Shots. Lips. Let’s work it.
What you’re looking for: A glam color statement.
I like to wear: YSL Rouge
Volupte in Rose Culte, Cover
FX Mint Tint in Merlot, MAC Dare
to Wear Gimme That!
When to wear: Date night, Clubbing, Events
Color Suggestions: Hot Pink, Fuschia, Vampy Plums, Orange,
Coral
That’s just a smidgen.
Like?
Ah, I am happiest when dressed up -- no excuses needed, for any day, everyday. Such a fun way to express creativity to wear an outfit that is all my own: A Mary Taylor Outfit, YEAH!
Golly, I have a constant hankering to strut around in a skirt (dresses, too!) Makes me feel like a true lady and let's me channel my favorite fashion era, the 60s!
Bottom: Plaid Skirt from BB Dakota. Such a great piece!
PS. Who's super ecstatic about Obama for the win?
No, I know we're not in the US but I think it's so great to see so much passion in Canadian Youth about politics -- instead of Reality TV or ourselves. With this much interest, we certainly could shoo off Old Painty-Can Harper out of the political picture!
Well my dearies, it’s been a pleasure. I’ll ring you soon (with another blog entry coming this week,
that is)
Plenty of Kisses,
Mary
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