https://www.kristinshelbyslays.com/makeup daily 0.75 2022-09-15 https://www.kristinshelbyslays.com/makeup/sephora-top-picks monthly 0.5 2021-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f249a2b516057620653dbb9/1618097175354-YWW5VGJC0MPWP6GEBU13/unsplash-image-FaSPvatR9aY.jpg Makeup - Sephora Sale Cheat Sheet! https://www.kristinshelbyslays.com/makeup/lets-talk-lippies monthly 0.5 2021-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f249a2b516057620653dbb9/1617412437057-5K9GXJZ1MZT8NMETSKRF/IMG_2593.jpg Makeup - Let’s Talk Lippies Hey bestie!! It’s been a WHILE since I’ve posted a blog, but I’m back like I never left! I took a break from writing, started crushing some personal goals for the start of 2021 and celebrated a HUGE birthday (DIRTY 30 HERE!! More on that later.)!! Life has been lovely, and I’m ready to get back into writing. I’m excited to start sharing more of my favorite beauty and self care products and tips! I’m ready to jump back in and today felt like the perfect day for it… here’s why: Exactly one year ago I saw myself on the Too Faced website for the first time. I was making the most of quarantine by participating in #SocialDistanceSpiritWeek on Instagram. On #FavoriteLipstickDay I posted some photos wearing the Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in the shade “Lady Balls.” I almost didn’t even post the picture they ended up sharing. It was a selfie type picture, no backdrop or extra lighting, just a cute smiling selfie with a bomb red lip. I posted and tagged them (because why not lol.. We’re trying to get seen out here okay?!). Next thing I know they were asking to share and boom, I was on their site! That was one of my favorite days ever. As a beauty influencer and makeup lover, it feels amazing to have big brands see and recognize your work. There are so many beautiful faces out there trying to get the attention. To stand out in the crowd is an amazing feeling! I’ll never forget how excited I was to see myself there and how motivated I was to make that the first of many appearances. Soooo, what better day than today to write about my favorite lippies?! I get asked for product recommendations a LOT, so here we go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f249a2b516057620653dbb9/1617413060680-BOLKNXI8LA7OIHNPA45W/P1200828.jpg Makeup - Let’s Talk Lippies - Red Lips Y’all know I LOVE red lips. They’re classic and unmatched in my opinion. When in doubt, the lip is red. As I mentioned above, Too Faced Lady Balls is my all-time favorite. Every time I wear it, I’m gauranteed to get compliments. Ladies love it. Men love it. I’m not really sure if it’s the color or my demeanor when I wear it... but whatever it is, the people love it lol. Honorable mentions: Pat McGrath Liquilust Revelation Red- Black owned business and #AuntiePat doesn’t MISS! I don’t think this particular shade is still available, but she does have a new red called Elson. Pat McGrath products can be a little pricey, but I’m all for black-owned luxury, so hmph! Sephora Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in 01- Always Red- This was my first ever red liquid lippie. I remember wearing it for the first time thinking, “I hope these people don’t think I look crazy.” Branching out and trying bolder makeup can be nerve-wrecking, but if you OWN it?! There’s a new confidence that comes with it. Photo by Starla Kay Mathis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f249a2b516057620653dbb9/1617489162386-2226AHE54GGSTJ56TJ7V/IMG_4771.jpg Makeup - Let’s Talk Lippies - Vampy Vibes If I’m not wearing a red or nude lip, you can almost bet it will be a vampy dark red or purple. Dark lips give that grown and sexy vibe. Like I mentioned above, something a little bold will change up your whole attitude, so wear it wisely! My go-to here is the Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in “Wine Not.” It’s a perfect dark purple that gives you vampy vibes without being TOO dark. It’s a good first step towards a darker lip. If you’re ready to dive right in, I’d recommend MAC Satin lipstick in Cyber. Cyber was my first vampy lipstick so it holds a special place in my heart haha! Another great super dark purple is Pat McGrath’s MatteTrance Lipstick in Deep Void. Deep Void is the darkest of the three.. Love, love, LOVE it! If you’re looking for a dark red, I’d go with the NARS Audacious lipstick in the shade Charlotte. 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Walking into Sephora feels like entering a foreign land. Maybe you want to take a class but just don’t know if you have everything you need to achieve the look you want. Well, you’re in the right place! I put together this comprehensive list of products to reference before, during and after your next trip to Sephora. This list isn’t an end all be all, but it’s a good place to start. Let’s jump right in. Notes: Products with an * are optional. We can finesse our way around them. ;-) A lot of the high end products come in travel sizes. That’s a great option to try better products for a while before committing to buying full size. Bonus: They probably won’t all run out at the same time. That way you can replace the travel size with full size one at a time instead of buying them all at once. 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