Kiss & Makeup

1) Sephora - 'Pure Marsala'

Kicking it off with Sephora's collaboration with Pantone to promote the color of the year, Marsala. Currently sold out online, check your local Sephora to get in on this trend. $18

2) Kat Von D - Studded Kiss Lipstick 'A-Go-Go'

Get ready to rock in this neon orange color from Kat Von D. Currently one of the most popular lip colors at Sephora, this moisturizing lipstick is definitely worth the hype. $23

3)  Stila - Stay All Day Vinyl Lip Gloss in 'Fuschia Vinyl'

Currently one of my favorites, this bold purple lip color leaves my lips moisturized and poppin', well, all day! $24

4) MAC - 'Vogue en Violet'

Inspired by the reemerging 90s grunge trend, but not ready to commit? No worries; that's what lipstick is for! This bold violet color from the high fashion Ultimate Lipstick collection will get you there. $23

5) Bliss 'Fabulips' - Complete Lip Treatment

You can't make up before your treat your lips! Prepare your kiss with this complete Fabulips kit from Bliss. $45

Hope you're inspired to try a new color this year. I am! Don't stop here; kiss and make up with your entire makeup routine with these helpful tips from Dick Page.

kiss, kiss | din

[ Smitten ]

I was craving a bubble gum pink for my lips so I grabbed my trusty mirror

[ dré ] and went to MAC to see what I could find. Fortunately, I was able to find not one, but two beautiful pink colors to shake up the greys and browns of fall fashion.

Although they are both that bubble gum color I was looking for, one is more créme-shine and the other is bold, matte. I love them both!

Want to be smitten in a new color? You can find Pink Nouveau and Pink Pearl Pop at a MAC store, counter, or online.

xo | din

Well, It's Official...

You know that look some folks give you when you wear white after Labor Day? Well, that's the look I'm giving deep down inside when I see or hear people trying to rush my beloved summer. Today's the day, though, that I have to embrace all the boot talk and chilled breezes. After all, it's the first day of fall.

Earlier I mentioned that this was the first year that I am actually looking forward to allowing fall layers to overwhelm my wardrobe. Here are a few key fall staples to look out for this season as you peruse your favorite shops, latte in hand.


1) Be bold with your lip color:

2) A scarf will give you infinite possibilities:

3) Find a jacket that provides enough conversation as it does warmth:

4) Remember, leather pulls everything together:

5) Try on my go to bootie for size:

Stay warm and check back for more fall wardrobe inspirations!

xo | din



photo courtesy | Siddy Says, Express, Urban Outfitters, H&M, DSW