I’m the world’s most boring lipstick-girl. I find one shade I like and stick with it for eternity without ever trying anything new. Almay sent me a bunch of lipsticks from their new line Smart Shade Butter Kiss…. and five sets to give away to TCP readers! I. Can’t. Get. Enough.
I think my lipstick mishaps boil down to a) not knowing what color to choose and b) the textures are either too dry or too sticky. Can anyone else relate? This Almay line solves both those problems. It’s super easy to choose a shade. They’re named after the color and skin tone they look best with (no confusing names that don’t mean anything about the color!) and the texture is incredibly smooth. Like, well, butter!!!! The hydration is extra important for me during the winter because my lips tend to get so dry from just walking around outside all day. (Learn more at almay.com!)
They come in four different colors: Berry, Pink, Nude, and Red.
My mom and sister were over at my apartment last night. We spent a good thirty minutes playing with the lipsticks. We each have different skin tones so it ended up being great for divvying up the lipsticks! Ha! It was crazy to see how the different reds ended up looking with each of our skin tones. I loved the bright color pink (medium) looked in the tube, but we all agreed that the actual light shade looked so much better with my coloring.
The best part is that the lipsticks are available at your favorite drug stores and they’re totally affordable. It’s pretty fantastic. (Hey moms, these would be perfect stocking stuffers!)
Haha the only reason I don't wear lipstick is because I'm always eating, so I'll end up just eating the lipstick. I love that pink shade though! Maybe I'll make an exception for the holidays… but on the other hand, the best food is holiday food! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Ahh, so glad that you posted this! I have been looking for the perfect pink style! I usually use matte lipstick, and it dries my lips out so much. I can't wait to try this moisturizing one 🙂
I love those colors I'll have to try them out! I also really love Revlon Colorstay lip stains.They give a nice color without the annoying consistencies of lip stick or lip gloss.
I finally got around to trying these. I was skeptical, but love them! Almay was successful at taking the guesswork out choosing a shade to compliment my skin tone. Thanks for the recommendation.
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
Haha the only reason I don't wear lipstick is because I'm always eating, so I'll end up just eating the lipstick. I love that pink shade though! Maybe I'll make an exception for the holidays… but on the other hand, the best food is holiday food! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
The lipstick colors look really pretty, thanks for the recommendation of this brand!
Prudence
http://www.prudencepetitestyle.wordpress.com
Butter kiss? Sounds exactly like what my lips are in need of right now! Winter has totally taken a serious toll on them!
Kayla
Love these! Can't wait to try the berry shade
Pick Your Beau
Ahh, so glad that you posted this! I have been looking for the perfect pink style! I usually use matte lipstick, and it dries my lips out so much. I can't wait to try this moisturizing one 🙂
XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
I'm glad I am not the only one who finds one shade and seems to have it forever, but these definitely look like a must try!
Xoxo Lovelylittleliz.com
Can't wait to try these!!
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These are such pretty shades!
xo,
Allie @ LunaVida
http://lunavida23.blogspot.com/
What pretty colors!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
I love those colors I'll have to try them out! I also really love Revlon Colorstay lip stains.They give a nice color without the annoying consistencies of lip stick or lip gloss.
Natalie
pugsandpink.weebly.com
I finally got around to trying these. I was skeptical, but love them! Almay was successful at taking the guesswork out choosing a shade to compliment my skin tone. Thanks for the recommendation.