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Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipstick collection review

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pictured: Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipsticks c/o Givenchy, Sculpt’in Violine / Sculpt’in Rouge

Givenchy has introduced a new line of lipsticks to their fabulous beauty collection; the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt two-tone lipstick collection. Now,  let’s get one thing straight, I am not an expert make-up application person. I tend to wear eyeliner, foundation powder, concealer, blush, and lipstick. That is my daily routine. When I saw this two-tone lipstick, sent to me by Givenchy, I was excited, and frightened, at the same time. How does one apply two-tone lipstick? Yikes!

When I review a lipstick collection, I always like to photograph it before I smear it all over my lips. The first time I use it, is when I photograph myself wearing it. I became a bit nervous when I realized this lipstick is extremely creamy. If you are not careful while applying it, it will easily smudge on your lips.

This is two-tone lipstick. Due to the duel colors on the lipstick, you cannot rub your lips together to even out the color after you apply it to your lips. This would destroy the two-tone look you are going for. Instead, I realized all you can do it carefully apply it, and then blot with a Kleenex.

I do not currently own a lip-liner. There is something really ’90’s about lip-liner, and I can’t bring myself to purchase, and use, one. It brings back bad memories of the dark liner, frosty lipstick trend I regretfully followed. So, after I applied the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt two-tone lipstick, I realized this is a lipstick which needs a lip-liner. So please excuse my less-than-perfect application shown below. I definitely need to break my perception and purchase a matching lip-liner for my favorite Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipstick, which is the “Sculpt’in Violine” hue. So pretty!! Just needs a lip-liner!!

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In this photo, I am wearing my favorite color from the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt two-tone lipstick collection, Sculpt’in Violine. As you can see, I need lip-liner. Hopefully this photo is enough to show you how the lipstick leaves a two-tone look on your lips; which is fashion-forward, and fun! I also discovered this lipstick color makes your teeth look a bit whiter. Love that!

Sculpt’in Violine offers a blue-purple main hue, flanked by a vampy purple hue on the edge. This creates a nice evening look which is perfect to wear now, and into the new year. After all, purple is the color of 2018! Love!

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The other color from the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipstick collection I was able to test out, was Sculpt’in Rouge. This is a bright red hue which is perfect for the holiday season. This lipstick also needs a lip-liner, so please excuse my uneven lip line. The Sculpt’in Rouge hue offers a bright, holiday red hue flanked by a reddish-brown color. This color does not go too well with my skin-tone, but my Mom looks amazing in this color so she is going to keep this lipstick. She is thrilled to wear it! She loves it!

If you love red lipstick, this is the perfect alternative to your basic red. It offers a chic, fashion-forward two-tone look which is perfect for holiday parties, and evening occasions in general.

All-in-all, the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt two-tone lipstick collection is a fabulous alternative to wearing one color lipstick. Just remember, you need lip-liner! Unless you are uber talented and can make this soft, creamy lipstick apply perfectly. Then I bow to you! -and. . .um. . .can you teach me your tricks??

You can find the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipstick collection online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Holiday casual bell sleeves and jeans

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pictured: silver ball stud earrings / Bobbi Brown lipstick “lilac” / blue bead necklace c/o BaubleBar / sparkling black bell sleeves sweater (on major sale and in more colors!!) / black Givenchy bag / bold silver ring / skinny jeans (on major sale!!) / Dior holiday nail polish (full review here) / silver boots (in light gold here, and in silver with shorter heel here)

Sparkles, sparkles and more sparkles! I love wearing sparkles during the holiday season. This black, bell sleeve sweater has tiny silver sparkles sewn into the knit, making it a festive way to feel the holiday spirit in a casual ensemble; love that!

As the temperatures rise to 60 degrees on some days during the winter months, a thinner knit sweater is more comfortable then a heavy coat. This sweater is great on moderate winter days; and the sparkling knit makes it great to wear to daytime holiday events, as well as casual evening house parties.

I wore this outfit the other day when I was out Christmas shopping with my kids. We walked all over the place, and it was so comfortable!

My two younger kids snapped these photos while we were shopping, they did a pretty good job!! My middle child is taking photography classes. I am so excited that she loves taking pictures (think free blog photographer!).  She is really artistic, and wants to be an artist when she grows up. She seems to have a lot of artistic interests. When she grows up, she would like to be a painter, a cartoon maker (think Pixar!), a fashion designer, and a photographer. I can’t wait to see what she grows into! My son wants to be an astronaut, and the first man on Mars! I’m certain he will get there! My teenager changes her mind daily; so I’ll keep you posted! haha I’m sure she will decide on something fabulous!

Well, I seem to have gone off track from my outfit, haha. If you have kids, what are they planning to be when they grow up?

If you are looking for a great winter sweater, check out my bell sleeves sweater; it’s on sale!!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Urban faux fur in the suburbs

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wearing: blue tiered earrings c/o BaubleBar / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Plum” / blue, white, black faux fur coat (under $60!!) / long sleeve black tee / distressed boyfriend jeans / small Givenchy Antigona in light blue sugar leather / Chanel fall nail polish / black and rose gold watch / blue velvet booties (so comfy!!)

Every time I attend fashion week in New York in February, I fall more in love with eye-catching faux fur. Insanely crazy looking real fur, and faux fur jackets, coats, and vests are a must-have when attending fashion week in the winter. I love how many fun colors and prints there are in faux fur outerwear. It’s full fledged eye candy! It really goes to show, no-one actually needs real fur. You can have more fun with faux; and it is just as warm and cozy!

When I am in New York, everyone wears faux fur over fabulous trousers, skirts, jumpsuits, and designer denim. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are a bit more understated, and casual. I love the idea of a “New York street style” worthy faux fur coat translated into California Casual style.

The first time I spotted this coat, I instantly thought it would be perfect to bring to New York in February for fashion week. Not only is it warm and cozy, it has an eye-catching look which plays well with the fashion week crowd. I hate buying something and only wearing it once, so I decided to go ahead and buy it, but style it to wear here at home.

I love how this faux fur coat looks with casual jeans, and my go-to velvet booties. By pairing it with an understated, basic black tee, the outfit shows off the coat without being too loud. This is turning out to be a great elevated casual outfit I can wear often here in the Bay Area; and this coat will most likely make it into my suitcase this February for fashion week. In New York, I will use it to top off an outfit, not be the outfit.

My friend Dawn, from Fashion Should be Fun, took these photos last week when we met at Santana Row for brunch. It was fun to hang out with her, and enjoy a yummy brunch at The Village California Bistro. This coat was perfect for the cool, rainy weather we had that day!

Are you loving eye-catching faux fur this fall/winter season?

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XOXO

Cathy

Photo Credit: Dawn/Fashion Should Be Fun

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