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Dolce & Gabbana Dora classic cream lipstick review

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Dolce & Gabbana Dora classic cream lipstick holidays 2015

Pictured: sunglasses / earrings / lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dora classic cream lipstick / blouse

Dolce & Gabbana Dora is a bright red, classic cream lipstick. In the tube, Dolce & Gabbana Dora appears to be an orange-red hue. When I applied it, the color seemed slightly more pinkish than orangish; as it had looked out of the box.

I am not sure if it became a pink-red due to my natural lip color, or if that is how Dolce & Gabbana Dora is meant to perform. Nevertheless, orange-red lipsticks scare me, so to see it take on a pink-red format after application was a breath of relief! I just don’t do orange.

Dolce & Gabbana’s collection of classic cream lipsticks are a must-have in anyone’s make-up wardrobe. They are mousturzing, long-lasting, offer a smooth application, and provide fabulous color saturation. Normally they look the same in the tube, and on the lips; Dora is an anomaly for me. An anomaly in a good way! I love pink-red’s!

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, Dolce & Gabbana Dora is a fabulous classic cream lipstick to have on hand. It is a festive, bright hue, which adds a little bit of “party” to any ensemble; casual or dressy. This is also a great alternative to classic, fire engine red lipstick hues.

Dora by Dolce & Gabbana is a great red lipstick to keep on hand throughout the year; it is not just a holiday color. It will work well with any color palette; and is the perfect way to brighten your face when wearing classic black. Classic red lipstick + classic black = perfection 😉

If you have not tried Dolce & Gabbana classic cream lipstick, Dora is a great color to get as your first tube. This is an easy red to wear, and it isn’t too bright; like most classic red lipsticks. Love that!

Dolce & Gabbana Dora classic cream lipstick can be found online here. Dolce & Gabbana classic cream lipstick can be found online in others colors here and here.

Christian Louboutin Sheer Voile Lip Colour review

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As a fan of Christian Louboutin nail polish, I was smitten when I heard the iconic footwear designer was launching a line of lipsticks. As soon as Christian Louboutin’s lipstick collection hit store shelves, I scoured the collection for the perfect first tube; the Christian Louboutin Sheer Voile Lip Colour.

Of course I would pick a sheer lipstick! I am a bit of a sheer lipstick addict. I prefer sheer lip colors over mattes and creams. I love a touch of color which mixes in with my natural lip to create a shade that matches my complexion. Sheers tend to do exactly that!

Since the fall season was nearing when Christian Louboutin launched his lipstick collection, I decided to purchase a lip color which would fit perfectly into the autumn season. Private Number fit the bill!

Christian Louboutin Sheer Voile lip colour in Private Number is a medium brown lipstick. This color blends well with fall’s color palette, and offers a neutral hue which is easy to wear with everything. Love that!

Private Number has turned out to be a fabulous color! I find myself reaching for it everyday. This lip hue works well both day and night; making it quite versatile.

As someone who purchases sheer lipsticks about 75% of the time, I have tried a LOT of sheer lipsticks. Christian Louboutin Sheer Voile Lip Colour is a fabulous sheer. It has more pigment than most sheers, almost offering cream-like coverage; of course, without the stickiness of a cream, or thickness of a cream.

Christian Louboutin Sheer Voile Lip Colour acts like a sheer, feels like a sheer, and yet offers thicker color coverage than your average sheer. I love having Private Number as an alternative to Chanel’s Melancholie for fall; another favorite sheer of mine. While the two colors are similar in the tube, Chanel’s sheer lip color is much more sheer than Christian Louboutin’s sheer lipstick. This gives me the choice of an ultra sheer, versus an almost cream sheer. Love that!

Christian Louboutin Sheer Voile Lip Colour is also moisturizing. I did not need to apply any lip balm or chapstick underneath the lipstick; nor at any time during the day when I have worn this lipstick.

One heads up if you plan to travel with a lipstick by Christian Louboutin. I had mine in my carry-on for my flights to and from New York for fashion week. When I went through control at JFK, I was stopped and pulled aside for a bag inspection. Turned out they thought my Christian Louboutin lipstick was a weapon! It was quite humorous when they discovered it was just lipstick! So, if you check a bag, you might want to throw Christian Louboutin’s lipstick into your checked bag, instead of your carry-on; unless you are up for a little adventure!

 I have fallen in love with Christian Louboutin Sheer Voile Lip Colour in Private Number. I am looking forward to adding more colors to my lipstick wardrobe each season from his sheer voile collection. I’m in love!

Christian Louboutin Sheer Voile Lip Colour can be found online here, here, and here.

Chanel Melancolie rouge coco shine lipstick fall 2015

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Pictured: Chanel Melancolie Rouge Coco Shine lipstick for fall 2015

One of my favorite lipsticks of all time is Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine. It is a sheer lipstick which is moisturizing, while still offering a shiny color. Chanel Melancolie is a beautiful brownish-red hue from Chanel’s fall 2015 beauty collection which is downright beautiful.

I am in love with Chanel Melancolie Rouge Coco Shine for fall 2015. It is such a pretty color. The color is long lasting, and also provides even lip coverage. This will definitely be my dark lipstick for the fall 2015 season.

If you have not tried Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine lipstick in the past, I highly recommend giving it a try! It is hydrating, comfortable, and glides on smoothly. Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine also does not smear. It is perfect!

Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine lipstick is also lightweight. You cannot feel it on your lips. There is no stickiness, no tight feeling, and no drying whatsoever. It is comfortable; like wearing chapstick! Love that!

I love the sheer shine Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine lipstick in Melancolie leaves on lips. It offers color without leaving a “painted” on look on the lips; like some cream lipsticks leave.

Chanel Melancolie Rouge Coco Shine lipstick is a great color for the fall 2015 season. The brownish-red hue is ideal for the upcoming autumn season. It blends perfectly with fall’s neutral tones, shades of red, and traditional autumn color palette. It will be perfect to wear on an everyday basis!

Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine lipstick comes in a variety of both classic and seasonal hues. (online here) If you have not tried it yet, I highly recommend Melancolie for fall. If this is not your type of color, check out the entire collection; there is bound to be a color you will fall in love with!

I rate Chanel Melancolie Rouge Coco Shine lipstick five out of five stars.

Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine lipstick in Melancolie for fall 2015 can be found online here.