Seriously counting the days

There are 2 days in the year that I really look forward to. March 1 and September 1. Why? Well, I consider March 1 the day I can officially break out the spring makeup and September 1 is when I can break out the fall makeup. Do I occasionally cheat? Of course. But, hey, who am I hurting, really???

I am easing into my fall colors this week with a neat lipstick trick that I LOVE to use. Now, I NEVER wear lipstick in the spring or summer. I just don't. I am a hard core gloss girl. I usually even wear darker glosses in the fall and winter. But, once in a while I do like to break out the lipsticks and I will be doing so more frequently this year after discovering that great lipstain effect I talked about in a previous blog.

Anywho, onto my trick. See if you like this one. First, put on a LIGHT layer of lipbalm. I usually put some on my lower lip and then rub my lips together. Second, dab on the lipstick color of your choice. I went with a berry this morning. Rub lips together and then blot gently with a tissue. Apply one more dabbing of the lipstick. Voila. The color of a lipstick with the sheerness/hydration of the lip balm. The beauty of this is that through out the day, you can just alternate which you put on next. Slap on a little more balm the next time, and then dab on some more color a little later. Keep rubbing your lips together to keep the look soft and natural.

Try it and see what you think!

Inspiration for the fall

I don't know how many of you are magazine subscribers. I am a magazine fool! Love them! And why am I talking about this today? Because the September issues are coming out!!! And what does that mean? Well, usually, the September issues of magazines tend to be the biggest. They are introducing the major trends in fall clothing/makeup/accessories/etc. They are loaded down with fantastic information and ideas.

So, I am recommending that you go out and buy a couple of the September issues of magazines. Don't worry! Of course I have recommendations! My favorites are Allure, Marie Claire, and InStyle. They tend to have more affordable things as opposed to like Vogue or Vanity Fair.

I have read the Sept. Allure and Marie Claire cover to cover and they were fantastic! I am anxiously awaiting my InStyle. I encourage you to grab one of these the next time you're in the checkout lane. Who knows what inspiration lies within for you?