The return of frosted lipstick

MAC Frost Lipstick

mac frost lipstick review

The return of frosted lipstick. Pictured from left: MAC Frost Lipstick: Angel / Plum Daddy / Fabby / nail polish /

Frosted lipstick is back! Remember in the late 1980s and early 1990s reaching for blue eyeliner and pink frosted lipstick? A can of hairspray nearby? Large hoop earrings and crop tops? Oh yeah, that look is back, minus the hairspray; and the crop tops aren’t boxy, they are form fitting. Oh, and that’s how teenagers dress, not us; except for the make-up. So, let’s talk frosted lipstick!

Frosted lipstick cycles in and out of fashion, which is fine, because we don’t invest in lipstick expecting it to last years. I mean, ew.

The look of frosted lips is iconic when tied to 1960s style and late 1980s/early 1990s style. It even had a mild resurgence in the early 2000s. Now, in 2024, it is back and the trend is strong.

Unlike the 1990s, you are not relegated to one color of frosted lipstick. Your hue doesn’t need to be pink, just a frosted color which works for you and your wardrobe, as well as your coloring. Love that!

We learned in the early 2000s that MAC cornered the market on the perfect frosted lipstick. I stand by that discovery from twenty years ago. The best way to rock the frosted lipstick trend is with a color from the MAC Frost Lipstick collection. I found three hues I love, and I will be wearing these this summer into fall.

MAC Frost Lipstick goes on smoothly and gives you just the perfect frosty coverage. Fabby reminds me of the late 1980s and early 1990s while Plum Daddy is a great hue for evenings, as well as moving into the fall season. Angel is a great alternative and perfect for daytime during the summer. Love these hues!

What do you think of the return of the frosted lipstick trend for 2024? Will you rock a frosted lip once again?

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XOXO
Cathy

What is luxury?

What is luxury? This question has been floating around online on various social media outlets with interesting definitions and discussions. In addition, it seems most people have different ideas of what luxury is, and what it means to them. So, let’s dive right into the discussion.

Oftentimes people associate brands with luxury. People will also associate certain vacation destinations with luxury. But I ask you, are those real indicators of luxury? What exactly is luxury? What defines it and what does it mean to you and me.

Advertising and marketing strategies have shaped what consumers believe to be luxury. Many people think a German Automobile, a designer watch, a designer handbag, and logowear defines luxury. In reality, those items are just expensive products with amazing marketing schemes.

True luxury to me is time, family, and comfort. I feel luxurious when surrounded by my family, drinking warm tea, and enjoying happy moments. Consumer goods do not equate to luxury for me, instead, consumer goods are fun and feel like rewards, but they don’t offer long-lasting feelings of luxury and happiness. They serve a purpose; we hope, otherwise they are a waste of money which could have been better spent.

That being said, consumer goods which help me feel luxurious include good tea, a comfortable sofa which fits my family, and soft clothing I can curl up on the couch in; oh, and a soft throw. Cozy equals comfort for me too.

When it comes to cars, I used to own a very expensive, “luxury” vehicle. It was awful. The car was always breaking down and having electronic issues. Once I sold it and purchased a car based on reliability and safety ratings, I was so happy! So now, I feel like a reliable car is more luxurious than owning a status symbol car. Plus, let’s face it, cars depreciate in value. Why dump money into a car when you can keep it in the bank, invest it, and watch it grow? That is luxury.

One form of luxury we often take for granted is living in the United States. We can safely sleep at night knowing we are not being bombed or invaded. While expensive at times, we do have high quality healthcare. Food is plentiful, and there are a lot of job opportunities. We have freedoms other countries don’t enjoy such as the freedom of religion, speech, and more. This is luxury, especially to those who don’t have what we take for granted. I see my roof, my full refrigerator, and my family as luxurious. I thank God for all of this.

What is luxury to you?

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XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: caramel top handle bag / frosted lipstick / golden hoops / Chanel nail polish / Hermes nail polish / olive dress / wide leg pants / striped espadrilles / small tote bag / north/south tote /

Comfortable, casual, and effortless. Those are the words I would use to describe this summer season. I love all the timeless styles and easy to wear silhouettes.

As we move towards the fall shopping season; as you know, retail is roughly one season ahead, continue to invest in classic pieces. When it comes to handbags, stick to neutrals, black, and dark red hues, berry hues, and olive green.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will be coming up in a couple of weeks. If you are not familiar with this annual sale, it is a great time to stock up on beauty products, beauty tools, workout clothing, pajamas, underwear, and simple basics. I recommend taking a look at your closet and seeing which basics need to be added or replaced. This will help you to start making a list of what you need. The sale offers good discounts on these basics and beauty products! I will keep you posted on the best deals when the sale arrives. Love that!

Oh, did you hear? Frosted lipstick is making a comeback! I have to admit, I love frosted lipstick. So, I picked up a few frosty colors, so stay tuned! My review will hit the blog next week.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy