Accentuate the Positive

After cleaning my apartment the last snow day, it's back to being a complete mess (thanks Bella).  My ankle is still acting funny and wrestling with a dog to get her eye drops in is more than my ankle can handle.  HOWEVER, my relaxer is still holding up, my new lipsticks came in (and I'm in love) and the sun is finally coming out.  I get the blues just like everyone else, and it's hard sometimes to pull yourself out the funk.  Thinking about weekend shenanigans with my LSes, puppy hugs, unconditional love, and coercing a few people into the dark side of makeup, are all positive things in my life that I throw my attention to when I'm feeling down.  If you're feeling blue today do two things, throw on your favorite winter shade and accentuate the positive in your life!

New lippie on deck! This is Flawless by ColourPop, a new favorite company, and MAC Lip Pencil in Vino to give my lips some structure

Natia's one of those people I've brought over to the makeup side of life.  She's wearing Cargo Cosmetics Essential Lip Color in Napa

Spring is 10 days away, send in your winter shades before the Spring hits! 

blackgurlzboldlips@gmail.com

Please Sir, I Want Some More [Lips]-Info Post #6

*Full disclosure I have not tried some of the following tips*

So the genetics tree was supposed to give black women all the full lips and booty for days. I can tell you that one of those dreams is definitely deferred but I certainly got the lips. If you have thin lips and want to get that full pout there's a couple of ways to do it without elective surgery.

Lip Plumper

There are several lipsticks on the market that provide lip plumping qualities.  Buxom has a very good line of plumping lipsticks and glosses.  If you would like to go the DIY route, cinnamon oil can act as a natural lip plumper.  Instructions here. 

Lip Liner

Using liner two ways can add depth to your lip.  First way is to line just along the outer ridge of your lips with your lip liner. Doing this, instead of putting liner on the line helps to make your lips look naturally bigger.The second way is to use a darker colored lip liner and blend it into your lipstick.  The ombre effect will create depth and fullness.

Highlighting

Using a highlighter on your Cupid's bow is another great way to fake it till you make it. Blending into your lips with added dab of lip gloss in the middle and lower lip will give you something to pout about.

 

Dark Side of the Mood

I may take casual Friday a little too literally, but eh what are you going to do?  Today's lip color was totally inspired by the winter snow.  When the sun hits it, it's blinding and I just need some dark shades to protect myself from the glare.  Hopefully the lipstick will do it, but it's unlikely.  Anyway I still believe that spring is on it's way, I'm just going to hold onto that hope.

Winter lips are still here, send in your favorite looks to blackgurlzboldlips@gmail.com!

I'm wearing MAC Matte Lipstick in Sin with MAC Lip Pencil in Nightmoth.  It's probably a little too dark for work but it's snowing in March, they have bigger problems than my lipstick

Purple People Eater 2.0 aka Snow Day

There's snow on the ground so naturally that means D.C. is coming to a crashing halt and I have to make this half bottle of wine last. However, the lipstick I ordered finally came in and I'm excited to wear it. And yes I did put on makeup to spend the day in my house. For all I know today is the day Idris gets caught in the snow and he needs me to help him out (but without being a psychopath).  It's white outside but I'll enjoy this pop of color inside.

This is Sad Girl, a new line of Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick. U can't tell but it has sparkles, yay! 

Purple People Eater

Today I was feelin' myself.  And for a few reasons.  I was finally able to pull all my energy together to relax my hair for this cycle and it came out bomb as hell.  I legit had to pat myself on the back for that one.  Got all of the edges.  Second my eye makeup was ev-ry-thing.  It wasn't over the top but it had all the flecks of gold and copper I was looking for.  But the thing that made me take a step back and say "bitch u doin' this today" (and yes I talk to myself in the mirror) was my lipstick.

I feared it might be a little dark for work but whatever, I have a bunch of purples that need to be worn before the seasons change and I'm gonna do it.  I put a liner on that bih and I damn near asked myself to be my bae.  Though winter can continue to EAD, I will enjoy the lip shades it brings.

Today I have on Sephora Collection Luster Matte Long Wear Lip Color in Deep Plum and MAC Lip Pencil in Vino