#GetEmWhileYouCan Urban Decay Revolution Lipsticks Sale Haul!

Urban Decay just announced that it is releasing a new line of lipsticks that will be available in 100 shades. And they will only be $17 each. And they feature an updated version of the old school UD bullet case. Pinch me! 

What makes this news even sweeter? All of UD's Revolution lipsticks are now half off at various vendors!!! Right now you can scoop them up for only $11 each. 

The Revolution lipsticks are my current favorite lipstick formula. I bet the Vice collection will be amazing! I go through phases but right now Rapture, Backtalk and Sheer Rapture are my go to shades. According to Temptalia's list all of these will exist in the new Vice line so there's no need to buy twenty of each.

You can shop the Revolution sale at any of these vendors: 

• Urban Decay
• about half of the shades gone
• Sephora
• mostly sold out online
• Macy's
• quite a few shades left
• Ulta
• some shades sold out
• need to add to bag to check stock

I bought Stark Naked and Naked 2 thinking that I am ready for a lighter summer lip, but I'm so not ready. Thankfully the nudes blend well with other colors. 

<3 KM

Hair Problems

My hair is always tangled and has a lot of fly-aways.  I used to keep it shoulder-length and shorter because of that. And for some strange reason bleach made my hair less fly-way. Now I am working on growing out my natural color and I want it long. I want some smexy braids. I want to be able to spin around and hit people in the face with them. Maybe even use little swords as hair-toys to keep up buns.

Angeletti  on Long Hair Forums

That means I must do something about the tangles and frizz. There is no way I am blowing and spraying my hair all the time. I do not like mornings and anything I don't have to do is the better option. I've figured out some things that work for me and they might work for you, too.

Here are my tips:

Satin Sleep Pillow
   This lets the hair slip and slide better 
   when you sleep. I no longer get those horrible,
   painful rats-nests that I used to.

Coconut Oil
   I think my hair is dry. I don't use a harsh 
   shampoo, but it's still dry. The oil works 
   like a detangler and adds an awesome shine. 
   And if you get the eatable grade, you can 
   cook with it, too. Double duty! 

Dimethicone
   It's a silicone that is in most of those 
   de-frizzing serums that are made for 
   curly-haired people. If my hair gets bad, 
   it gets all these tiny little knots in the 
   bottom and this stuff stops that. It keeps 
   down frizz like a magician. And it makes 
   your hair feel like silk.

Baking Soda
   After a while, especially living in the city, 
   all kinds of stuff builds up in my hair that 
   won't come out with a gentle shampoo. That's 
   when my hair starts sticking to stuff like 
   velcro. A scrub with this stuff every couple 
   of months keeps my hair squeaky clean. It does 
   get frizzy for a bit after, though.

And try to keep it up in the wind (yeah, right)

My attempt at trying to be as cool as Angeletti

Thanks to the women (and men) of the long hair community forums for most of these tips. If you're having problems with your long hair, I suggest you go there. They know their stuff.

Beer Shampoo. I love it!

Who would have known that beer is good for your hair? I would have never thought about pouring it over my locks, although apparently some people do. I had no idea that it's a thing. Turns out, I love BROO beer shampoo!

I have been growing my hair out for awhile now. I take Biotin along with a multivitamin to support the growth, which helps, however it is still important for me to be gentle to my hair. For this reason I avoid SLS and other chemicals which are found in most shampoos.

I find that this helps my hair grow better, however it really limits my options. Many shampoos that are labeled "Natural" still have SLS or other chemicals in them. BROO avoids the big ones which is the main reason that I considered it. 

Natural and Vegan

Why beer? 

According to this article from Truth in Aging, "When you soak, rinse, or spritz your hair with beer, its natural ingredients coat each strand and lend hair-nourishing benefits. In addition to B vitamins, the proteins found in malt and hops are said to repair damaged hair and boost overall body. Meanwhile, the maltose and sucrose sugars in beer tighten the hair's cuticles for enhanced shine." 

Choosing a shampoo that contains beer, or mixing beer with shampoo or conditioner avoids stank-y hair. Even Catherine Zeta Jones is known to use beer to condition her locks! 

Why avoid SLS? 

SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) is one of the most common shampoo ingredients because it makes a nice lather. It is not good for our bodies though, because it is a known irritant and could possibly be carcinogenic. SLSfree is a good source for more information. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) also has a database called Skin Deep which rates the safety of common beauty products based on their ingredients.

BROO's Shampoo Ingredients

BROO's conditioner ingredients

Conclusion

After using this shampoo for over 4 months I can honestly say that I am still loving it. It doesn't give my hair a ton of volume, but my hair is naturally very straight so I always need products to thicken my hair anyways. I have noticed that it does leave a bit more volume than my other go-to natural shampoo, which is Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Shampoo.

I find that this shampoo works best when I alternate it with another shampoo once a week. This is pretty common with natural shampoos. The scent is pleasant, natural and light. When I want something to smell a bit stronger I add some sort of product. BROO really does leave a nice shine in my hair, especially when I rinse with cold water after applying the conditioner.

Happy 2016!!!! Wishing you all the very best this year.

<3 KM

Awesome Advent Calendars for All

Advent calendars are the perfect present peeking deterrent. Getting a little surprise every day until Christmas makes my boys and I just a little bit more patient. Chocolate is always a favorite but there are so many more options out there. Here are some of my favorites!

Primp and Relax Advent Calendars by kmfern featuring a mini nail polish

The Lush calendar in this set is my favorite of all but unfortunately it is $99. I could get a nice leather handbag on Black Friday for that price! Might be worth it though. Looks so relaxing!

Edible Advent Calendars by kmfern featuring a chocolate advent calendar

Noms! The Moostruck truffle tree is amazing but also the most expensive in this set at $65 for 24 truffles. Dope truffles. The tea advent calendar is a great idea for people who don't do chocolate. I can't imagine life without either.

Toys Advent Calendar by kmfern featuring Mega Bloks

Star Wars + Legos + Calendar = a great gift for any Jedi.

Toy Advent Calendar by kmfern featuring PLAYMOBIL

Some days I seriously consider convincing my boys that its cool to play with Barbies, just because the shoes and outfits are so adorable :P. It's okay though, I think I've graduated to re-ment sets.

<3 KM

I have no idea what my eyebrows look like.

Not long ago I had an epiphany. I realized that I have no idea what my eyebrows actually look like. I had been trying to grow them out for awhile but I was afraid of wayward strays sticking out in random directions.

When bushier eyebrows started to become trendy I figured that I should go ahead and try to grow mine as well but I was honestly terrified. I feel like I am one of the people in this world that is blessed/cursed with a ton of eyebrow hair. I wonder how many people actually have way more eyebrow hair than they allow?

When my life became a bit busier I discovered that my eyebrows actually have their own shape if I let them grow. I am still not entirely sure what that shape is but it has been a rather fascinating process. I will tame them a bit once I figure it out but for now I am just letting them go.

As young as 8 years old I began borrowing my Mom's tweezers to make my eyebrows look how I wanted. I wanted pencil thin eyebrows like Christina Aguilera. I felt like a hairy freak. Little did I know that it was the beginning of a lifelong eyebrow shape experimentation journey. One that I was never very sure of.

When I got married my makeup artist/ friend told me that I should grow my brows out. She mentioned that I have lovely arches and felt that my eyebrows would look stunning if I let them grow a bit. I am sure that she didn't want me to stop tweezing them entirely but that is what I am working towards now. I seriously want to know what they will look like if they remain untouched. I am finally curious enough that I will bear through any potential strangeness along the way.

I imagine that growing out your brows feels a lot like growing out your armpit hair. It is a wild feeling. I feel like I am wandering back to my Scandinavian roots. I imagine that Vikings had big eyebrows too; I can't imagine that they would shave or tweeze them.

For the most part I have been absolutely loving it. I have found that my eyebrows actually behave better when I let them grow out. The hairs stick together instead of sticking straight out for the most part. I don't need to line them because they are substantial enough on their own.

I am starting to wonder what I was so scared about in the first place. So far no one has said, "My, what big eyebrows you have!" Apparently it is much less distracting than that time when I chopped off all my hair.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!

<3 KM

New Polish

I haven't bought new nail-polish in at least 2 or 3 years. Last winter messed up a bunch of my old stash because the air was so dry. I don't know how it made my nail polish thick and goopy when the lids were tightly secured, but it did. So I kinda needed to buy some new polish. I looked at water-based ones, that I might try them someday, but they just seemed to complicated. So I just picked out a color that seemed cool at the health-food store.

Anyway, I love this new color! It's called Abalone and it really does look like the inside of an abalone shell, but it's not made from them because it's a vegan polish. It can look green in the sunlight, purple in the shadow, and grey at an angle. It's like all my favorite colors in one polish! And it matches my favorite summer shoes.

And it doesn't chip at all, really. I wore it for two months of hiking, yard work, and general debauchery and the only place where my toenails were showing was where they grew out. 

It is called "7 free" because it is made without parabens, phthalates (dibutyl phthalate), toluene, xylene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, and animals. I don't know about you, but I am always looking for a good formaldehyde-free nail-polish. I'm not ready to be embalmed yet!

And did I mention the cool nautilus shells on the cap? I am a sucker for anything nautilus related, so that's why I got it in the first place. It's just so golden-ratio! 

You can get it here, if you want. 

Natural Beauty Haul: iHerb review

Finding natural, healthy beauty products that are just as effective as standard beauty products can be a bit tricky. It definitely requires a bit of patience, research and experimentation but in the end I think it's totally worth it, especially for those who are sensitive to toxins. 

I love the process of mixing my own beauty products and my sons are always eager to help. I truly believe in holistic healing as it has been around for generations and I like to avoid chemicals like lauryl sulfates. Plus its nearly shamanistic, kind of makes me feel like a healer as oftentimes my natural concoctions actually work like magic :P. It even saves money in the long run.

Thankfully there are quite a few natural stores that carry a ton of natural products at prices that usually beat Whole foods or other health food stores. Lately I have been loving iHerb for my natural beauty supplies and ingredients. I buy quite a bit on Amazon too but iHerb has their prices beat for some of my beauty staples. iHerb also has free expedited 1-5 day shipping with a $20 purchase. Works for me! 

Here are some of my favorite things from iHerb:

Dr. Bronner's liquid Castile soap

Favorite scents: black soap for body and hair, peppermint for feet and hands.

Uses: body wash, shampoo, foaming hand soap. I love to mix with distiller water and put it in a foamer!

Why I like it: the Shea butter versions are actually moisturizing which is rare for Castile soap. Cheaper than Dr. Bronner's. Black soap is great for clarifying pores. The peppermint is tingly. 

TN Dicinkson's Witch hazel

Uses: toner, spritzer additive

Why I like it: this product is 100% natural witch hazel 

Lily of the desert Aloe Vera Gel

Uses: face mask additive, internal healing, skin soother

Why I like it: This particular aloe vera gel is cheap, free of additives and it doesn't smell weird. Must be refrigerated after opening.

Bob's Red Mill Arrowroot powder

Uses: dry shampoo, cosmetic additive, face powder (can mix with pure cocoa powder to darken), cornstarch alternative

Why I like it: At $5 this is really cheap for 1 lb of arrowroot powder and it is good quality.

Sierra Bees organic cocoa butter and organic pomegranate lip balms

Uses: moisturizing 

Why I like it: These were on special for $0.50 each and for that price they are amazing! Great to know that it is pure and organic so that it is safe to consume and great for those who are sensitive to chemical fragrances. iHerb has a link to all of their specials at the top of the page. I almost always buy a special as it is a really great way to try a product at a discounted price.

Coupons

Like many other sites iHerb has a referral program. If you are new to iHerb you can get a discount for joining. If you follow my referral link http://www.iherb.com?rcode=JEL031 you can get $10 off your first purchase! If you are going to spend over $100 there is also a standard 10% off for new customers, but the $10 code is even better if you want a smaller order just to try it out.

Shipping

Thankfully I have never had any troubles with shipping. In my experience the free shipping method has always reached me within 3 days. iHerb packages their goods well too. I have not had any troubles with leaking but they package each item in an individual bag just in case any containers open which I appreciate. They often tape the lids of liquids and gels to keep them contained.

What are your favorite natural beauty products? 

<3 KM

Random Things You Can't Eat when you quit sugar

Last week I finally learned about Sarah Wilson's blog http://iquitsugar.com/ and about her I Quit Sugar Cookbook and I Quit Sugar for Life book. I don't follow everything she says, mostly because I eat lots of fresh fruits since I eat mostly vegetarian and I believe in eating lots of them since they are healing whole foods. I also eat small amounts of raw local honey, maple syrup, agave and maltose here and there but not everyday. Still yet, giving up sugar and drinking more water and tea has been a godsend.

These are all no-no's if you quit sugar!

Since I first quit sugar I have been reading the labels on absolutely everything in my kitchen. Here are some random things that I've had to give up which I didn't really think I had to:

• garlic salt (now I've been using truffle salt and a homemade garlic salt blend)
• seasoning salt
• ranch dressing
• most other types of dressings 
• most non dairy milks (soy, almond, oat, hemp... but there are some unsweetened!)
• most canned fruits
• canned soup
• spaghetti sauce
• SPAM (my kids love spam musubi)
• bacon (some are okay but most have sugar)
• relish
• ketchup (I knew I'd have to give but it's kind of hard)
• BBQ sauce
• most cereals natural and regular
• most types of yogurt (best to get plain)
• most nut butters
• dried fruit (oftentimes they add sugar even though its already full of fructose)
• most salsas
• vitamins and supplements

Thank goodness Tabasco is sugar free, otherwise I might be a bit grumpy lol. There are often sugar free alternatives as well but it does take some searching and planning.

I have been  been working on cutting down my personal sugar in take for a few months now by switching to xylitol and stevia, but I didn't realize how easily sugar creeps into my diet in other ways. Sugar is hiding in everything! Processed, pre-made, restaurant and fast foods are full of it - even things that aren't really sweet. It's in just about every condiment. Between that and actual sugary food the sugar in my diet was really adding up and it was completely unnecessary.

Another great thing about quitting sugar is that it forces you to prepare your own healthier food. I have been making the very best kale, cucumber, tomato and goat cheese salad. It is so good that I feel like I am treating myself but I know it's good for me and full of vitamins, water, and protein.

I am not totally strict as I occasionally have a treat day. I had a Voodoo doughnut a few days ago and it was seriously good. I think this whole experiment has made me appreciate my sweets more. It also made me realize how much processed food I don't need which actually saves money in the long run. The only thing I really miss at the moment is chocolate chips. I need to go buy some of the alternatively sweetened ones from the health food store stat lol.

<3 KM

Beauty Benefits of Cucumber Water

Putting cucumbers in drinking water used to sound really weird to me. Lemon water, sure! Strawberry water, yum! But cucumber water? I dunno. One day I finally tried it when I went to a Karyn's vegan restaurant in Chicago. It tasted so fancy! Since then I've been hooked lol. 

 

Beauty Benefits:

Cucumber is full of silicon which is why it gets kind of slimy when it is old. Silicon is great for your skin because it helps keep it moist and plump, which in turn helps to fill in fine lines and avoid wrinkles making your skin smoother and softer. It also helps reduce swelling or sunburn when placed on the skin because of it's cooling effect. 

How to make cucumber water:

Add thin sliced cucumber and water into a container and refrigerate for an hour. You can use a muddle or the back of a clean spoon to speed up the process, but it won't be as pretty. You can also add thin slices of lemon, lime or even strawberry. After your water is chilled, drink up! 

An added benefit of drinking cucumber water is that my little ones don't try to sip from my bottle so I don't have to worry about them getting it yucky lol. 

Did you know that cucumbers are actually a type of melon? I just learned that a little while ago, but it totally makes sense to me now :P.

<3 KM

Why I roll needles all over my face - Dermal roller directions and review.

Recently I've started using a dermal roller. Before trying it out I was a little freaked out about the concept. I have never really liked needles, I hate getting my blood drawn but tattoos and acupuncture are tollerable so I figured I'd give it a go. 

Why would anyone do this? Dermal rolling is really good for getting rid of acne scars. It is also supposed to minimize fine lines and wrinkles. The needles in the roller stimulate the skin to promote new skin growth. Basically you take this roller full of needles and roll it all over your face in multiple directions.

Here is my take on the directions from the box since I've lost them but kind of remember now. I can't remember if it is supposed to be five or ten times each or total but I am still a newbie so I do five. I don't want to aggravate my skin too much.

1. Clean face.

2. Sanitize face and roller with 70% isopropyl aka rubbing alcohol.

3. Apply a pre treatment if you'd like, Ove tried argan oil but I don't always apply it. This is optional.

3. Roll desired area five times vertically and five times horizontally. This way ___ then this way | .

4. Roll over the same areas five times in each of the two diagonal directions. This way / and then this way \ .

5. Apply post treatment skin nutrients and put your daily moisturizer over that. I use the Instanatural Vitamin C and hyalauric acid serum found here and this Eucerin Daily Protection Mousturizing face lotion. I like it because it has SPF and it works well for my skin type which is kind of a combination. 

When using this you need to be very careful:

- try to be gentle, you don't want to make your skin bleed of anything. I think you would have to push really hard to make that happen though, it's not as scary as it may sound.

- avoid using a dermal roller on active acne, sunburnt skin, or irritated skin such as those that have rosacea or eczema. It could cause scaring and pain.

Review of this roller:

I think that it is starting to work! I am happy with my purchase. I try to use it every other day. I have been pretty gentle with it and I have seen others using it more aggressively with faster results but I have sensitive skin so I am not going to force it. I think I will continue to see progress if I am patient. It actually feels kind of nice too, during and after treatment. 

Lots of love,

KM

Rave! Charcoal Cleansers - Biore and Destiny Boutique

My skin is really picky. If I use something too harsh it gets all irritated but I really need a deep cleanse to minimize acne. Charcoal Cleansers works great for this because the charcoal draws out impurities from your pores and send them down the drain!

This Biore Deep Pore Chorcoal Cleanser works great to help control moderate acne. It makes my skin itch after but the itch goes away once I apply lotion. You can find just about anywhere that carries Biore which makes it easy to stock up. I bought mine at Target on sale for $6.

My first charcoal cleanser was from a natural brand called Destiny Boutique. I love it so much but it isn't available at the general store. It is also more expensive than the Biore cleanser but at $15 for 8 oz, I still consider it affordable for me. It lasts a long time! 

If I didn't have to worry about acne I would definitely prefer the Destiny Boutique cleanser because it smells better and feels better on my skin. I will probably end up alternating these two because I love them both and I definitely plan on reordering from Destiny Boutique.

<3 KM

So I chopped off all my hair

Or almost all of it I should say. Kind of like T-Boz and Tinkerbell all rolled into one crazy package. And I tried to do it all by myself, with a little help from my hubby. It didn't work.

Before hairstylist
super choppy and uneven but way short in the back.
I don't know what you would call this style.

After stylist
All blended out, I feel like I have a "real" haircut now! 

Pros:

• It is so quick and easy to wash.
• My hair feels super soft.
• I get to regrow my hair to be super healthy.
• No dyes, no Sun In and I will try to use an SPF hair product in the sun.
• I get to see my natural hair color which matches my brows so well.
• My hair grows fairly quickly.
• Just thinking about my hair cut makes me laugh. 
• It was quite an experience.
• My husband says I look like I could kick some a** like JLo in Enough.
• I also feel like I could if I needed to :P.
• I know that he must love me a lot.
• He thinks I'm pretty even with a "breakup" haircut lol. 
• Strangely, I feel more confident even without makeup most of the time. 
• Like in the right picture.
• I've been meaning to take a better one but haven't gotten to it so these will have to do for now. 

Neutral:

• Some stereo-typically thinking people seem to think I'm a lesbian now.
• I'm okay with that but sometimes prejudice hurts.

Cons:

• I feel naked and exposed! 
• The back is way too short. 
• Totally my fault.
• I'm a bit scared of what certain people are gonna say.
• I've been hiding from them as long as possible. 
• I may look like a thug.
• Just a lil bit.
• I have no idea how to gel the back.
• Wax works okay.
• I know my hair is going to grow out weird at certain intervals. 
• I may invest in some head scarfs or a wig :P. 

Have you ever tried to cut your own hair? This is the 3rd time I've cut mine this short and I always start out at home. I'm silly like that. It is rather liberating. Still I highly recommend that you find a hairstylist that you trust to cut it for you. Or if you cannot resist the scissors leave it a little longer than you want so that you can go have the stylist fix it how you like later. It is much harder to cut your hair short especially if you like layers. Even if you've managed to cut your own hair while it is longer it can be a ridiculous task. I am pretty sure this is common sense though lol.

It's been like this for over a week but only now I am brave enough to share :P. My stylist said that it will look how I wanted in about 6-8 weeks. I just have to be patient. I was planning to grow it out anyways so I am okay with that. It just feels nice to have a fresh start. Although I am now realizing how long most women's hairstyles are compared to mine.

Later lovelies!

<3 KM

Beauty Favorites

I love it when I find new beauty items that I just can't live without. I really do feel like I have found the holy grail with some of these.

Folding Tweezerman ilashcomb

I have been through many, many eyelash combs in my life and they always seem to get broken bristles relatively quickly. This little miracle has gold plated bristles that are very secure so that is never a problem! The comb's teeth are also very fine so they are able to gently separate lashes easier than other combs and the teeth are easy to clean because they are metal. I have only had this for a few days but I am already in love! Just don't use this while the car is moving - it looks like it could do some damage.

Essence gel eyeliner

This eyeliner gel is only $3.99 and it is my favorite eyeliner hands down. I have very sensitive eyes so I tear up a lot and I live in a humid climate so I need eyeliner that stays put in those conditions. This one will streak a bit if I rub my eyes but I have tried many more expensive brands of cream and pencil eyeliner and this is the best I've found yet. I still use a pencil to line my waterline but I prefer cream liner for the top lid because I find it much easier to create the shape I want.  

I find that I can get my eyeliner to be even more smudge proof if I pat a dark shadow over it after it sets. Its still not indelible but it is lovely. If you don't believe me, check out its reviews at Makeupalley! 

bareMinerals eyeliner brush

This is the brush I use to apply my gel liner. I don't recommend it for applying powder liner but I always use it for gel or cream and it is great for those purposes! This brush allows you to make a thin line that you can easily build up. I find that it is really easy to create a nice point since it is so thin. 

Cetaphil Moisturizing cream

I really wish I would have tried this product sooner! I use it for all sorts of reasons. I use it to prime/ and moisturize my face and it works great for dry patches. I also use it so smooth my hands and body as well. This is very moisturizing and it has no fragrance which I love because I am very sensitive to fragrances. It seems like this product works well for some but not for others but I love it. When I need something even more emollient for my hands I use CeraVe moisturizing cream. I tried using that on my face and it was too much for me because it started pilling underneath my makeup but some people even use that one for their face. I use both every day.

Couleur Caramel Mascara

This product is truly my HG mascara. It is kind of pricey but every time I run out I try other mascaras that I have on hand and none of them trump this one. This mascara covers all of my lashes in one coat and it applies evenly with very little clumps, if any. Plus it is more natural than the majority of mascaras out there which doesn't irritate my eyes as much. 

When the tube is new I find that I need to scrape extra product off into the tube to get the right amount of mascara on the wand but it is worth it to me because I like the formula so much. I also seem to lose less eyelashes when I use it because it comes off gently even though it stays well. I normally buy the Brown color in Cils Long but I would like to try the other colors when I have the budget! 

Thanks for tuning in! 

<3 KM

Zombie lips?

For some reason I have been lusting for sky blue and mint lipsticks for a long time. 

I told myself over and over again that I would never wear them, but then I saw some pics of people wearing them and I thought they looked super cool so the temptation returned.

I was initially thinking of purchasing Lime Crime but it's a bit expensive for something I would only use once in a long while. 

Finally I caved when Morgana's Crypt had a sale but now I am fairly certain that I will only wear the blue and the green shades on Halloween...

or during costume parties... 

or when it is generally acceptable to wear mint lips...

I wonder if that will ever happen...

maybe in the future even college professors, doctors and lawyers will be able to wear multicolored hair, tattoos and piercings...

That would be pretty sweet! 

Here's some swatches if you're interested:

Marigold - Esmerelda - Just Peachy - Sky Fire - S'mores

Just Peachy - one of my faves

Marigold - Esmerelda - Just Peachy - Sky Fire - S'mores

One thing that I really like about Morgana's Crypt is that it is an indie business. I think that it is so cool that these are made in small batches and still in lipstick tube form. Many of the indie makeup brands have lip pots for their lip colors, it is pretty rare to see sticks!

This is my first time trying out M.C.'s products and I really do like them. The white based shades (especially Sky Fire) may separate a bit so they require a base coat of foundation and perhaps a dusting of powder on top to set. I believe that it is due to the nature of the color and I have this problem with other white based lipsticks too especially NYX lip cream.  I usually wear a bit of foundation underneath my lipstick anyways so that's not a huge deal to me but these photos are taken sans foundation.

The formula of Morgana's lipsticks is a bit firmer than most other lipsticks I own. This makes it really easy to outline your cupids bow and shape your lips. 

I still don't know exactly why I wanted mint and sky blue lipstick but now I'm good. I have been wearing Just Peachy quite often and I like to layer Marigold with other colors. My son says S'mores makes me look like a zombie lol. At least I've got a head start on my Halloween costume :). 

What's the craziest shade of lipstick you own?

Thanks for tuning in!

<3 KM