Friday Favourites: Lip Products

It's that time of the year again... the Sephora's VIB and VIB rouge sale is in town!

What do I look for in a lip product? Colour selection, moisturizing, and packaging. Any lip product that lives up to my standards for these 3 factors, I will or have already tried and bought. I wanted to share with you my top 5 favourite lip products. Since all except one are higher end, it is the perfect time to take advantage of this sale and discover some new goodies.

1.Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural Lipstick

I'm not even kidding, the specific shade N9 in this collection is a magical product. It has the universal ability to adjust to the pigmentation of your lips and looks good on everyone. This lipstick is super moisturizing yet opaque, the best of both worlds. It's also considered reasonably priced for a higher end lip product.

2. Bite Luminous Creme Lipstick

Although it is not the most moisturizing lipstick, the colour selection and lasting power of Bite lipsticks are almost incomparable. I also love the chic look and feel of the matte packaging. 

3. Buxom Full-On Lip Polish

I'm usually not a big fan of lip glosses but this one is an exception. There formula has a plumping sensation that makes your lips tingly and minty. It also has a really nice consistency, unlike the sticky feeling you get from other lip glosses. 

4. YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lip

If YSL lipsticks aren't luxury, then I don't know what is. The packaging is so gorgeous, I almost stop myself from using it. But, I also love the formula of the lipsticks as it's a sheer finish. They also smell divine. 

5. Revlon Lip Butter

The Revlon lip butters are seriously the only drugstore lip product... actually the only drugstore makeup product in general that I use. The formula is comparable to the YSL Volupte Shine, also a translucent finish. I have 3 of these that I swear by. 

As you probably noticed, I tend to gravitate towards lip products with a buttery finish. Although I love the occasionally matte lip, these product prove to be more practical and versatile. Here are some swatches.

In my opinion, it is perfectly acceptable to walk out of the house with a bare face but once you swipe on a bright lip colour, you're immediately presentable. I am definitely a lip junkie.

Statement Bags under $500 & Shopbop Sale

Welcome back to Trendy Tuesday! One of the biggest trends this fall would be a statement handbag. I'm personally a huge fan of this movement since the majority of my outfits are neutral and boring.. why not spice it up with a funky bag.

I wanted to share with you some affordable picks from this amazing Shopbop sale. Every item is below $500 so you can continue fall into the fashion trends without breaking the bank. 

Tory Burch Robinson Mini

DVF Micro Bag (similar here)

Cambridge Satchel

Ash Chain Clutch

Karen Walker Clutch

Rebecca Minkoff MAB Backpack

If you ask me, a statement bag is any bag that stands out from the rest of your outfit. It doesn't have to be the brightest colour with the craziest design. The reason why I like small bags is because I'm not the type to carry my whole life with me, all I really need is my phone, wallet, keys and a lipgloss. With that being said, bags aren't just used for its obvious functional purposes but I think it's the perfect accessory to complete your outfit. 

Want it Wednesday: Shopbop Friends and Family Sale

I really wish I could take advantage of this amazing 25% off sale at Shopbop.... but my credit card is maxed out, once again. In a perfect world where I had unlimited money, these are some of the items I'd pick out.

Alice and Olivia trousers

Joie denim jacket

Free People slip

Herve Leger dress

Helmut Lang blouse

Rag & Bone boyfriend jeans

Tory Burch sandals

Lastly, the entire T by Alexander Wang collection. I'm not even going to bother trying to pick out my favourites because I want them all. 

I hope you guys are in a better financial situation than I am and willing to splurge a little during this amazing sale. Also, notice how I didn't include a bag in here? Maybe because I've got a separate list for that... coming soon to a computer near you.