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

Totally Nude

When summer is in full swing, sometimes the best attire is nude!

If any place knows how to do summer right, it's the Palm Springs of Washington! Gaze upon this desert I got to frolic in!

Dress | vintage shop in Vancouver, B.C.

Shoes | Guess by Marciano

Nail Polish | OPI's Breakfast in Bed

Lipstick | TRŪCCO's Organic



XOXO Dré

Taste of Her Cherry Chapstick

Aaah. The infamous cherry lip balm.

A dear friend of mine included this fun balm, among other gifts, in a recent mailing to me. Not only does it smell divine, apply so smooth, and brighten my pucker to rouged perfection, the case is fantastic!

Want in on the fun? Get yours here!

[ the look ]

face | natural tan [foundation] and warm natural [powder] by bobbi brown; soleil [baked  bronzer] by milani; sunset [blush] by marykay

eyes | tempted by mac; maui wowie [accent shadow] by urban decay; revlon mascara; palladio liquid eyeliner 

lips | cherry tart lip balm by ann taintor

Lastly, a very special birthday shout out to my momsup. 

The epitome of elegance.

xo | din

LipService

Makeup may be one of the best inventions ever! It can beautify those who were not naturally blessed, and as for those that are....can we say bombshell?

As the seasons of fashion change, not only the clothing changes, but the makeup changes as well. I'm definitely in for trying anything new with my makeup, and lip color is always at the top of the list for makeup trends. As I flip through editorial spreads and thumb through the runway collections, my heart rate increases as I see the beautiful shades that stain each pout.

Here's the problem. When it comes to any lip color with lots of pigment such as red, orange, hot pink, burgundy, etc...my lipstick ALWAYS bleeds. I have read so many how-tos and followed just what they have said....concealer,liner, blotting....none of it works. It helps, but it doesn't work.

Just when I thought I would be stuck with nude or glossed-only lips the rest of my life, I found something magical! A lip liner by MIRABEllA! It's a clear outlining pencil that prevents the bleeding and feathering of lipstick for perfect lips all day long. It's loaded with emollients so it glides on smoothly and keeps moisture in, plus it's paraben free!

So leave the bleeding to cuts and scrapes, not to your lipstick!

XOXO Dré