Nearly a month ago, I was introduced to freelance makeup artist and entrepreneur, Ciara Richbow. Ciara recently created her own lip gloss line, CiCi Couture Cosmetics and I was lucky enough to get my hands on a few shades.
I have a favorite shade for whatever mood I’m in – True Love, a pinkish beige color, works for my chill days, when I don’t want to make a fuss about makeup ; Surge, a coral color is when I’m feeling lively and vibrant ; Sassy, a scarlet/reddish orange color, is pretty much self-explanatory and Naked, is a nude shade, perfect for when I’m bringing the drama with my eyes.
True Love, Surge, Sassy & Naked
Not only do I LOVE the colors, I love the fact that they’re non-drying and long-lasting.You can check out the rest of line here
Today I’m rocking “Sassy”, my new signature color.
Interesting enough, I came across an article in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal that talked about the popularity of bright lipstick (“Very Bright Lipstick All the Time”). According to the author, Elizabeth Holmes, “Many women are adopting a signature standout lipstick color—bright red, rich coral, vivid pink—to wear day or night with everything in their closet.” Read More Here
Saving the best for last, I’m doing a GIVEAWAY!!! I’m giving away two CiCi Couture lip glosses to a fabulous contestant. To enter, all you have to do leave a comment recent post, leave a comment on the Vanity Rich Facebook Fan Page and retweet about the contest on twitter. Contest ends, Monday, March 19th.
Good luck!
Two years later, she has made changes to her makeup routine, but she still prefers to keep it to a minimal with just blush, eyeliner and lip gloss. What can I say, she’s a natural beauty! Recently, she started her own events planning business and I had the opportunity of doing her makeup for her photo shoot. She was aiming for a casually chic look, so she reminded me, nothing dramatic like last time.
84th Annual Academy Awards Best Dressed
Sacha Baron Cohen’s stunt on the red carpet almost distracted the glamorous tone during the 84th Annual Academy Award’s pre-show, yet with the following fashionably fierce ladies on the red carpet, that would have been nearly impossible.
I was watching the red carpet with my 4 year-old nephew, so I’m sure you can imagine how hard it was for me to focus, especially when he’s throwing his apple juice on me. I still got the chance to catch a few of my favs.
So without further adieu, the awards for Best Dress goes to….
Angelina Jolie wurked the thigh-high slit, in the dark velvet Versace gown. Viola Davis looked radiant in a green Vera Wang gown and rocking her bronze natural hair. Jennifer Lopez showed off all of her assets in a cream Zuhair Murad gown and last, but certainly not least, Michelle Williams looked very feminine in a strapless bright orange Louis Vuitton gown.
So tell me, who were you favorites? Who are you least favorites?