Facing My Fears and a Little Update

If you read this post I wrote on Friday, than you know I'm terrified of wearing red lipstick. I've spent too much time looking at picture after picture of you beautiful ladies rocking a cherry pout and wishing I had the guts to rock it myself.

Well, shortly after writing that post and reading everyone encouraging comments, I decided that there's no time like the present to pick up some red lipstick! Plus, I had a snow day Friday and a brand new Ulta just opened up right around the corner from my apartment. Sign from above? I think so!

The verdict? I think I kinda love it! It's fun to be bold and confident. The color above is Maybelline's Colorsensational in Vibrant Mandarin -- a super fun, bright, red with an orange hue. I also bought Maybelline's newest Color Whisper in Cherry on Top, which is more of a fuschia-red. And just a side note, if you don't have a Color Whisper in your lipstick collection...get one. Best. Lip color. EVER!

One last update before I leave you all to enjoy your day, you may notice my sponsor side bar is pretty bare these days. For a while, my life was a lot little crazy, and I didn't have a lot of time to contribute to my sponsors, but I'm happy to announce that I finally feel like I have my life under control again and I'm ready to take on sponsorships again.

And just as a little thank you for coming back to my little ol blog even when I was in a blogging slump, I want to offer you all 50% off all sponsor spots with the code YoursTrulyLove. Head on up to my sponsor tab and get your sponsor spot for dirt cheap! I would be honored to have you all as sponsors and get to know you better!

Happy Monday, beauties!

Red Lips

Some time ago, I professed my hatred for the coveted red lip. I swore on my cat's life that I would never, ever, e.v.e.r. attempt the trend because I knew I would look like a clown, just like everyone else.

And then I realized. I don't hate red lips. Actually, I kind of like them! Like every super bold trend, I'm nervous to try it. Red lips are the perfect way to stand out in a crowd; to show everyone that you're confident -- and the introvert in me is terrified of that!

While spilling out my anxiety over the gorgeous cherry lip to a co-worker -- whom, I might add, is the queen of the bold lip -- she looked at me and simple said "Just do it." To which I replied, "Well, okay!"

And it was those three simple words -- just do it -- that inspired me to step outside of my comfort zone. I have red glosses that I pull out every now and then, and the color looks great with my blonde hair and skin tone. So why am I so afraid to try out a more solid, bold version?

So I think this weekend I should take the plunge and try out the bold lip trend. If I hate it and look like a clown, well then that's that, but at least I can say I tried! If you want to see how I look with red lips, then I suggest you follow me on Instagram!

What are you opinions on the coveted red lip?

 

Kelly from Messy Dirty Hair | Lindsey from Peace Love Sequins