Quick lil’ face-spiration for ya!
The other day at Sephora I cashed in my points for a mini-lipstick from Bite Beauty (shade is “Radish.”). It was the most fierce shade of fuchsia and, while I was drawn to it, I couldn’t help but think “I am never going to be able to wear this.” Well, like a sign from the gay makeup gods above, I was watching “Watch What Happens Live” Tuesday night and my new favorite Housewife/spirit animal Erika Jayne was a guest and just what did she have dancing across her lips?? A gorgeous fuchsia of course! So taking my inspiration from her head to toe (minus the bubbies) I totally killed this glam look for work the next day.
My not-so-professional opinion for making this look trendy and not tacky, is pairing it with a played-down ensemble. I went with a basic black, office-appropriate Ralph Lauren dress, Coach pointy toes, and kept my jewelry at a minimum with some black diamond studs and a watch. I also went lighter on my eyes because the lip is so bold, but I think for night time, a smoky eye might work. Maybe.
Twinning obviously.
Ok, face breakdown:
Mac studio sculpt concealer, Mac blush (sorry, can’t remember which one), Mac blush “Blunt” for contour AND as my shadow for my crease (I use my makeup all over. Just because it says blush doesn’t mean it’s for your cheeks alone.), eyelids, inner corner and highlight from “naked 2” palette, brows are a rimmel pencil that I swear by in “hazel,” eyeliner is stila stay all day in black, mascara is too faced “better than sex” plus a pair of drugstore falsies (Demiwispies) oh and a little black shadow from the same pallette in my bottom lash line .
And of course, Radish from Bite Beauty on my lips. I will say, I prepped my lips like I always do, with a base of concealer, followed by a nude liner to define the edges and fill in, then a dusting of translucent to set. Topped with the lipstick, I only reapplied one time after lunch and it didn’t budge. Not even during a rigorous sweat sesh at the gym. As a matter of fact, I had to scrub that ish off at the end of the night. So I give this stick an A+++!!
Y’all try this and let me see your inner “Jayne” alter ego!
Appalachian Barbie 