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National Lipstick Day 2026

Lipsticks from top left: lip balm trio / lipstick in Pink Canyon / lipstick in Strawberry Cactus / frosted lipsticks /

Happy National Lipstick Day! This is a fabulous day for celebrating lipstick! So, no matter how casual your day is going to be, pull out your favorite lipstick and wear it proudly.

Of course, this is also the perfect day to invest in a new lipstick color. I mean, why not? You can never have enough lipstick!

Shop my favorite lipsticks online:

What is your favorite lipstick brand and color?

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XOXO

Cathy


Prada mini moisturizing lip balm trio review

prada mini moisturizing lip balm trio set review

pictured: Prada mini moisturizing lip balm trio / summer nail polish /

How cute is this mini moisturizing lip balm trio from Prada! I prefer lip colors which are subtle, so when I saw this set, I knew it would be perfect.

Although the lip balm’s themselves are in funky colors such as blue, green, and yellow, they actually go on as shades of pink. (on me) So, the color change is entertaining.

The lip balm colors are activated by your personal pH balance, so they will look a little bit different on everyone. That being said, they are subtle shades of pink on me, so your lips won’t turn the color into anything overbearing or offensive. You can trust the process.

On me, they are shades of light pink. If you have naturally darker lips, the colors will react differently. You can click here to see how they might look on different colored lips depending on pH balance.

The consistency is like lipstick, not a lip balm such as Chapstick or EOS. So, I am putting these in my lipstick collection rather than balm collection. That being said, they do not dry out lips, so I find these mild color lip balms to be ideal for casual days and no make-up days. Love them!

Shop the Prada mini moisturizing lip balm trio set online:

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XOXO
Cathy


Fragrances for fall 2023

fall fragrances 2023

Fragrances for fall from top left: Bond no. 9 Nuits de Noho / Lancome La Vie est Belle edp / Chanel no. 5 / Lavanila Pure Vanilla / Prada Paradoxe Intense edp / Kilian Smoking Hot /

Fall is upon us, this means it is time to store our sweet florals, fruity florals, coconut perfumes, and citrus based scents. With cooler weather comes the time for warm bases with woody notes, vanilla notes and amber. The fall is the perfect time to wear warm florals, woods, gourmands, and smoky scents. Love this time of year!

This is the time of year when we can wear heavier perfumes and get away with it. I love a good woody floral or vanilla based scent which is not too sweet during the autumn months. Classic perfumes such as Chanel no. 5 and Bond no. 9 Nuits de Noho are also ideal this time of year. I’m wearing Nuits de Noho as we speak! Love!

So, without further ado, here are my favorite fragrances for the fall season, curated into the scrolling widget below. Which one is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy