Mac Diva Lipstick

 

My favorite lipstick this season is Mac's Diva. I've been talking about it quite a lot on twitter recommending it to anyone that is looking for a new A/W lipstick. This lipstick made it into my collection by fate. I never used to wear bold lip colors, but one day while gazing at a Mac counter I thought "Why not?",  and poof I ended up with an amazing lipstick. It was love at first sight. The color is a deep reddish plum almost burgundy. It is  perfect for the colder months. I've been wearing it quite often with minimal eye makeup. It is a matte finish so it is important to really hydrate the lips prior to the application especially in the colder season. The color of the lipstick accenuates dryness by creating black spots on the lips (is it just me and my chapped lips?).
There is not much need for retouching because it is very pigmented. It lasts all day, and survives a meal. I like to occasionally take a clear lip balm and go over it when my lips are feeling dry throughout the day. I've been feeling really sick lately, and this lipstick has been doing a great job distracting eyes from the rest of my face (see photo above). 

                      Would you wear Mac's Diva? What are your favorite bold lipsticks? 
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The Autumn Tag

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Who doesn't love Fall? The weather gets cooler, the nights are longer. More sleep. Warm attire, warm drinks. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and of course Autumn makeup/fashion. I saw "The Autumn Tag" floating around on some of my favorite blogs so I thought I'd join in on the fun!

Favorite thing about Autumn? 
I love everything about Autumn, but when I was a little girl I loved the manner in which the leaves changed color and fell to the ground. This always happened when my family and I lived in our old house. We had two giant trees in front of our house. Every year at the end of September towards the beginning of October the leaves would fall one by one. Eventually the tress wouldn't have any leaves, and we were left to pick them all up. I always found it strange that they would all fall to the ground and slowly regrow once the sunnier months unraveled. It was a sign that the year was coming to an end soon.

Favorite drink?
Warm coffee in the mornings, and delicious hot cocoa in the evenings.

Favorite Scent / Candle?
Would you believe me if I said that I have never in my eighteen years of existence burned a candle? It seems like such a popular thing to do, but I guess I just never caught on. I am determined to try one this year. Hopefully I don't burn the house down aha. I like the smell of pumpkins and spices.

Best lipstick?
Mac's Diva is my top choice for Autumn. It's a beautiful red almost burgundy color. It makes me look very vampiric.

Go to Moisturizer?
Simple's Replenishing Mosturizer. It's light yet very hydrating. My skin loves it so far!

Favorite Music?
I've been loving the new music on the radio aka the mainstream top 10 on iTunes. Specifically Dark Horse - Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball, and Lorde - Royals. I've been listening to The Script, The Bath is Black by Marika Hackman, and Say Yes by Elliot Smith.

Go to color for eyes?
I love golds and plums on my eyes. I want to try a cranberry color because it is also a beautiful color for Fall.

Favorite outfit to wear?
A knit sweater with a scarf, dark jeans or legging, and boots!

Autumn Treat?
Pumpkin Pie or Starbucks Lattes.

Favorite Place to Be?
Outside in the rain or inside wrapped in my Toy Story blanket (very girly I know..).

That's it for my Autumn Tag. I'm definitely looking forward to shopping for new clothes, trying some candles, and drinking lots of hot cocoa! I tag anyone that's reading this post to do "The Autumn Tag" on their blog!
                                       What's your favorite thing about Fall?
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