Thursday, September 9, 2010

favorite lipsticks atm and an ootd

Hello hello! Wanted to share my 2 faaaav lipsticks at the moment. Been wearing them every single day! One is pink, and one is peach/nude. So they both have very different effects, which I love. Can't decide which I love more, so sometimes I'll start the day off with one, and then reapply the other later on haha. I can't stand my natural lip color, and I just love the change these l/s bring to my face and overall appearance.

Maybelline ~ Born With It
(I heard it's a close dupe to some MAC color too.. Angel or Hue.. you can google it)
Maybelline ColorSensationals are soooo ultra moisurizing, I use l/s as a chapstick.


NYX ~ Orange Soda
Slightly less moisturizing than Maybelline. Very pigmented, so I gently pat the l/s on.

I only got into lipsticks this year.. and I'm hooked! Here's about 75% of my lil collection.. the rest are all in random purses and stuff.



Susy had asked me the other day how often I reapply.. and I'm embarrassed to say that I put lipstick on for my walk to work (I take it off when I eat breakfast at the office), and once again for my walk home. HAHA. Silly right? But Susy does that too!! I dunno.. I feel weird reapplying it at work.. I'm scared to get caught putting makeup on at work! Especially because the girls in my office aren't into makeup at all. And, there's no one I want to impress at work.. but when you're out you never know who you'll run into! LOL. Right Susy??

K well this isn't a real "tag", but recently I overheard Susy and Serena say they didn't have blog ideas.. so I'm going to "tag" them to do a post on their favorite lipstick(s)! And please add pictures galore! And anyone else who wants to, I'd love to see what your favorite lipstick(s) is(are)! Please someone do it or I'll feel lame for having asked o(>__<)o

And here's work OOTD. I absolutely love the print and vibrant color of this top, and it's 98% cotton so machine washable and soft on the skin! I have it in tan+white too.

Cardigan ~ Gap
Top ~ Banana Republic
Skirt ~ H&M (comes with nice patent belt!)
Stockings ~ Hong Kong (can't see but they have diamond print)

OMGGGG these Hong Kong stockings are SO small compared to American!! My mom got me size small, thinking they're equivalent to US small. NOPE! They're so tight, they squuuueze the heck outta my entire leg and tummy. It's a battle getting them on haha. But they're very strong material and good quality. I have heard (from HK friends) that Hong Kong girls are super skinny and are all anorexic looking... after wearing these stockings I definitely believe that!

41 comments:

  1. I love Maybelline's Born with It! I got it because of your rec awhile ago, and it's awesome! Love your OOTD! :) xo Chauie

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  2. Holy wooooow, you wore down those lipsticks! I owe a large collection myself. I totally know what you mean about reapplying. I get this "high maintenance" kind of feeling about it so I always discreetly go in the bathroom to reapply. I've been looking for a cool coral lipstick, I gotta try Orange Soda now!!!

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  3. My favorite is the maybeline one. It looks so pretty on you. Your lips still look natural with a little pop of color. I am still not into lipsticks. I don't even have one in my purse. I think I own 2 lipsticks and they're oldddd :)

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  4. ^Chaaauuu YAAAY I'm glad we share a love for this l/s! It's wonderful isn't it!

    Hanna ~ teehee u made me laugh b/c I always say "holy batman!". I want to see your collection!! SHOW ME! lol.

    PLG ~ oh gosh, before, I knew that l/s existed, but they weren't a part of my life. Suddenly, after finding the right shades, my outlook has drastically changed! I'm curious which 2 you own!

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  5. sophia -- i like the first maybelline one! i think i need something like that color. ever since i changed my hair, all my glosses look horrible. all my glosses are pink, so maybe a coral color will work better. argh.

    love your work outfit with the tights. so classy. i like it when you wear turquoise...it's your color!!

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  6. ^Awww thanks Ping! Turquoise is one of those colors that's universally flattering on light and dark skin tones.. I love it! With the l/s.. u know I had the same dilemma. It's not until we dye that we realize how easy it was to match our black hair!!

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  7. how can tights possibly squeeze anything out of you? i appreciate your modesty, but for chrissake sophia you're making the rest of us feel morbidly obese in comparison LOL! oo i should do a fave lippie tag too :D

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  8. I still looove orange soda on you! And very pretty ootd. I'm shocked those tights are too small for u..I'd be an xl then. Wish you worked with me so we can reapply makeup together during the day. I don't wear lipcolor at work but I touch up concealed at times and the male coworkers just stare puzzeldly.

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  9. Aren't you just the cutest?!:D Love the outfit!:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  10. ^Angie OMG I didn't realize it'd come out that way >_< I've just never experienced such tight tights in my life .. they feel like what I imagine those diet wraps would feel like!

    Jean ~ I've been meaning to buy several backups for myself and that's when I'll pick yours up too! I want to have enough so that I can carry 1 in every single purse and leave 1 in my work desk hehe. HAHA that's funny about your coworkers! They probably can't even see what needs to be concealed and think it's just another weird ritual thing females do..

    Marie ~ THANK you!

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  11. Yeah you probably have the skinniest legs of the bloggers I know so if you can't fit into them... probably no one can! I was always a big fan of orange soda (on you) but the other one looks good too, especially if it's moisturizing. No lipstick looks good if your lips are dry and flaky (speaking for myself here). Cute outfit too! You really can't go wrong with the cute top + pencil skirt + skinny belt + cardigan combo! :)

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  12. born with it sure is a nice color but i find the shimmers a bit annoying, like at the end of the day they'd transfer all around my mouth area? ugh :/ i still like the color though :)
    if you like orange soda you probably would enjoy pumpking pie (also by NYX). it is my favorite peachy colored lipstick :)

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  13. i always enjoy looking at your OOTD! you look simply amazing in everything ! :D and those lipsticks suit you so much! >_< i've been hearing a lot about maybelline and revlon lipsticks and how their quality & colors are even better than those hi-end brands like mac! :) will have to give them a try some day ;)

    - Coco

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  14. I don't know...I may be going against the grain to say this but I like the Maybelline better than the orange soda color. That H&M skirt looks so expensive on you and ditto what everyone's said so far...if those tights are tight on you I don't think they'll fit anyone else.

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  15. what a cute working outfit :)!
    Love the lippies too.

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  16. ^PXXS ~ oh I absolutely agree about flaky dry lips...blegh! Gotta keep 'em soft and moisturized :D

    Fifi ~ I think we bought dif batches b/c I haven't experienced any shimmers! I do have Pumpkin Pie, but I think it's better suited to your skintone than mine :)

    Coco ~ wow thaaank you! I feel so unstylish and untrendy compared to many others, so that really means a lot to me! I'm not sure about the quality of drugstore vs MAC, but I will say it's convenient! There are 5 Walgreens within 3 blocks of me at work!

    Elle ~ You're not alone in your opinion, I know many ppl much prefer pink to nude! Heh and I'm sure the tights would fit many of the "petite" bloggers and the "smallerthanthous" out there :p Lately I've seen so many complaints on how things run large.. thought I'd shake things up by posting something that runs *gasp* SMALL!

    Silkybow ~ thank you!!

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  17. I love your outfit and I gotta agree I feel weird putting on lipstick at work too =D
    I used to work at an elementary school and of course kids WILL NOTICE the lipstick lol

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  18. I LOVE Maybelline Colorsensationals too. Pinklicious is my fave from that collection. I love the cases too, so sleek.

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  19. Born with it is gorgeous. It looks great on you (^_^)

    http://becksmakeupcorner.blogspot.com

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  20. ^Carla ~ how funny! That reminds me, my strongest memory of my kindergarten teacher was her overpowering perfume!!

    Kimmy ~ aren't they amazing? I want more from the collection!

    Becky ~ Do you own it too? And thanks!

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  21. I loooooooove Orange Soda!
    OMG, I've bought way too many shades of light pink and nudes it's stupid. They all look the same with a slight different tint. >__<

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  22. love that lip color! and I totally know what you mean about HK sizes being SOOO small!


    Love,
    Jennifer & Sherry

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  23. ^Hi girls! Just checked your blog and love it!

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  24. ^Serenie ~ I know EXACTLY what you mean! It's like, how many dif shades of wearable pink can we buy?! hahaha.

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  25. Love the colour of your BR top...so pretty!

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  26. That's such a cute top!! Reminds me of giraffe prints, hehe you look great with lighter lip colors. Have you tried any dark colors? Your story about putting l/s before & after work is hilarious.. but I'm guilty too, not for work but sometimes when I go out to run errands :P

    oo thanks for the advice on perming, I'll give it extra thought :) I'm scared of my hair being ruined permanently as well..

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  27. oh wow! awesome outfit! and I love those two shades on you! I wish I can find that Maybelline shade here in Manila, it's gorgeous!

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  28. ^Backseat Stylers ~ I love teal for clothing!

    Karen ~ it reminds me of giraffe print too! Which I love :D See you in a couple hours heehee :)

    Nicole ~ aw that's ok there are some Asian brands there that I wish we could get here >_<

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  29. I'm big into my lipsticks at the moment!
    Your outift's really cute :)
    Visit me: http://madisonsassortment.blogspot.com/
    xo

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  30. damn girl you used those lipsticks up!!! orange soda looks great on you =]

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  31. ^Madison ~ ooh I'd love to see which l/s you're into! And yes I'll visit your blog :D

    Meeses Keiddo ~ hahahaha yes I sure did!

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  32. Love these lipsticks. I want to try Orange Soda. Very cute. xx

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  33. Fun lipsticks! And loving that skirt:-)

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  34. I just got obsessed with lipsticks this year too because of all the YouTubers. Now whenever I'm at the drugstore or mall, I can't help but want to play with them. I went from 1 lipstick to 6 right now. It's going to be a growing obsession... Love that Born With It shade and now I want it too!! AHH.

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  35. It looks like your Orange Soda is running on its last leg... Does this mean it's time to hit up the LOP SOP PO again!??! Maybe have some watermelon juice @ D&A afterwards?!?! ;] Please say yes!!!
    Funny that you say the NYX one isn't as moisturizing and the Maybelline one is.. It's reverse for me. Everybodys skin is different. And yes, I always re-apply lipstick or eyeliner at the end of the day for my commute home. My eyeliner always smudges so yeah.. I COMPLETELY FEEL YOU ON THIS.
    I need to remember to re-apply lipstick after I eat or drink coffee. I have a tendency to forget to do that, even though I remember to carry the lipstick i'm wearing that day in my purse. I have so many lipsticks right now, I need to utilize them! Thanks for tagging me, i'll get started on this tonight when I can actually take photos

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  36. ^Ansa ~ you should def give it a try! It's only $1-2.

    michLA~ it is soo addicting! But, it's also a good ROR I think in terms of the utils we get from paying only $1-15!

    Susy ~ yessss no need to twist my arm! Lop sop po alone, or D&A alone are convincing enough :D Can't wait to see your post!!

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  37. Those colors look lovely on you! =)

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  38. the lip color looks great on you! and haha yeah the hong kong stockings are tiny, they're even shorter I find too? I'm like a medium over there...

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  39. oh and as for The Bay store I belive they're only in Canada, they're our version of Bloomingdales, but don't carry as much nice stuff in terms of the brands though -_-

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  40. you look super office chic :)
    i don't usually wear lippies, but i love those colours on you!

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  41. By the way, born with it lippie looks so much better on you than it does on me! Hehehe!

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