Fall Lipsticks + New Makeup!

Something I always look forward to when the weather starts to cool down is being able to switch up my makeup.  I keep my looks pretty minimal during the summer as I generally prefer a more “fresh-faced” look given the Texas heat and humidity, but with Fall around the corner, I’m looking forward to playing with some bolder, more dramatic looks!  

Lipsticks are one of my favorite things to change up as it’s just so quick and easy to go from natural to daring with a single swipe (and something I can manage even on my busiest mom days!).  I couldn’t help but notice Bobbi Brown’s latest lineup of lipsticks as I walked past the counter and actually ended up going back a couple times to pick up additional lipsticks as I just loved and loved each one that I bought more and more!  The lipstick formula of their main line is wonderfully creamy and provides rich, semi-matte full coverage that doesn’t dry out my lips either.  All lipsticks shown here are applied straight from the tube and without the use of any liner — a must for my lipsticks!

Finding a red lipstick that looks good on my skin tone and that I feel comfortable wearing has been one of my goals for years now!  Especially in the Fall, a bold lip just makes such a statement and I love how it complements the richer, jewel-tone colors of my wardrobe this time of year.  I didn’t have any issues with the lipstick transferring to my teeth or straying from my lips either as can be the case sometimes with vibrant red shades.  This lipstick has a slight brown undertone instead of the typical blue or yellow based ones and looks beautiful on warmer skin tones!  

Next up is the shade Desert Plum.  While in the tube it actually looked similar to the Burnt Red, applied it turns out to be a lighter shade of red with hints of pink-purple.  I’ve been using it when I want a more dressed-down, casual red lip in the daytime and it’s just perfect!

This soft rose shade is a new favorite and has quickly become a color that I wear daily.  The soft pink hue is a touch rosier than my natural lips and gives me a healthy dose of color that seems to brighten up my face without going overboard!

The pale mauve is a beautiful nude-y pink on me and works as a perfect nude lip that doesn’t wash me out.  It pairs perfectly when I’m rocking a serious smokey eye!  The moisturizing Bobbi Brown formula also means that it doesn’t accentuate my chapped lips and has a slight glossy sheen that is oh-so-flattering!

Bobbi Brown Lipstick Trio (LIMITED EDITION + exclusive to Neiman Marcus)

Even better is that these last three shades (soft rose, pale mauve, and salmon) are conveniently packaged in a limited edition trio available right now at Neiman Marcus!  These colors are some of their most popular (and I can definitely understand why after having tried them) and it’s a chance to pick them up at a savings of almost 25% — and with free shipping and returns there’s nothing to worry about either!

And, in case you’re looking to fill up your basket with a few other makeup favorites, I also picked up the Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and it is amaze-ing!  Serious holy-grail contender here even though I’ve only had it for a couple weeks.  I apply this before I apply my concealer as the pink color actually neutralizes the discoloration under my eyes.  I have pretty epic dark circles and this combination of corrector + concealer is the only thing I’ve found that actually hides my circles!

Neiman Marcus carries all the brands that I love.  I discovered my favorite foundation of all-time by Giorgio Armani a few years ago at my Neiman Marcus and have continued to go back there to pick up additional bottles whenever I run out (see my foundation review here).  The Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill mascara is also an indulgence of mine whenever I want to splurge on good mascara as gives my stumpy lashes volume and length like none other.  

Lastly, blush.  Like my lipsticks in the Fall, I tend to veer towards more berry-hued cheeks and love my NARS blush in Sin.  While the color does look pretty dark in the pan, it goes on as a beautiful plummy rose shade that pairs perfectly with just about any eye look as well as outfit!  I usually use my NARS Kabuki Ita brush when applying as I like the tapered design allows for precise application yet the soft bristles then let me blend it in smoothly into my cheeks.  

Neiman Marcus is having a beauty event where you’ll receive a free NM exclusive tote plus samples with a $125 beauty purchase.  Now’s the time to get your Fall makeup essentials in gear!