Pocket Full of Cupcakes: Sprinkle of Cosmetics

"Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I'm just a girl who wishes for the world.” Marilyn Monroe

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Take a dip in the Coral Reef you little Raspberry Tart!

Corals and raspberry are the IT colors this season and for good reason: everyone looks tan, wash-out factor is non-existent, perfect combo with a light creme blush cheek (stay tuned for future posts on my personal favs for creme blushes!!!).

Dive in!
xoxo

"Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” -Gwyneth Paltrow

From top left moving right: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Rose Paris, Christian Dior

Diorific Lipstick in Coral Hip Hop, Estee Lauder's Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Copper Coral, Tom Ford Azuree The Lip # 01 Azuree Coral by Estee Lauder, Mary Kay Signature Constant Color in Coral Kiss, Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips Lip Polish Gloss Bunny.

MAC....dear sweet lovable MAC outdid itself again with the fab guest designer Liberty of London's new line!

"Give me prim. Give me proper." Liberty of London's fresh phrase describes their exclusive limited-edition line for Mac Cosmetics.

I purchased this little number Ever Hip ("creamy light coral creamsheen") and it's 100% perfect!

**Pair with Mac Pencil (not creamstick) in "Mouth Off"**

Match made in Heaven

Raspberry Kisses..........

Juicy colors are always in season and look fabulously delicious on any skin tone! Trick is to find what yummy color is perfect for you!

Check out makeup counters in the mall, they are always down to give you a quick makeover or try a color swatch on you. It's great because you can basically have play time for virtually no cost AND you score a perfect shade! Usually it IS kosher, Ladies, to purchase at least on item from the vast array of products the makeup artist used on your gorgeous face. I always choose whatever I think I need most at the moment. If I am LOVING the sheer powder she dabbles on my silly red face then I am sold. If I get a free present (bag, travel make-up, etc) for a little bit more, then I will grab the lipgloss that I am smitten with..or that plumping mascara I realize I shouldn't (and couldn't) live without!

Here are some of my favorite colors!

Givenchy Rouge Interdigit Lipstick in Raspberry Shine

(fantastic mother-of-pearl shimmer)

Estee Lauder Signature Nudes Hydra Luster Lipstick in Rich Berry

(infused juicy color)

Creme de la Creme

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Why, may you ask, am I such a FAN and devoted follower of creme blushes you ask? Well, it's simple really....they are easy, natural and basically fool-proof (which for me is a HUGE requirement!). Here's some of my favs as well as those that have awesome reps! Check them out!

I am obsessed with TARTE cream cheek stain! I own Tipsy and EcoCheek! It's fab because TARTE is a water-based gel that alcohol free and gives your cheeks a fresh flush that's truly invigorating! (c/o Sephora)