Inexpensively Chic

As everyone may know I am the queen of frugal. I love trying out new lipsticks and I am always picking up something from my local beauty supply or drug store. Here are a few of my favorite cheap lipsticks as well as my favorite ombre lips. Each of these lipsticks will be rocked this Fall so be on the look out!

All of these lipsticks were under six bucks

One thing that I have mastered has been the ombre lip. This trendy trend is something that I am COMPLETELY in love with. I receive a lot of complements about it and some people even believe some of the products I use to be MAC. Don't get me wrong I LOVE MAC but Mac isn't always friendly to my pockets, plus there's nothing like a good dupe. Dupe- a cheaper version of a high end product. 

Lip Number 1

In order from top to bottom left to right Swatch shows
Maison, Honeycrisp, and Dark Brown lip liner by NYX,

NYX Maison MLS14 $5.99

J Cat Beauty Honeycrisp FL107 $1.49

NYX Lip Pencil Dark Brown $2.99 

This neutral lip is one of my favorites and can be worn as an everyday look.

Lip Number 2 

You can always wear a lighter color in the fall paired with a darker lip liner

Instead of using a lip liner for this look I mixed two lipsticks.

You must first line your lips with the darker lipstick or pencil. Then you want to rub your lips together to smear any harsh lines. Next you want to fill in the rest of your lips with the second lipstick of your choice and smudge your lips together once again. You can add more lipstick until you get your desired look.

Picture 1&2 shows my lips lined

Picture 3 I added my second lipstick of my choice,

Picture 4 shows the finished product after smudging both lips together.

NYC 320 Mahogany $1.99
NYX LSS629 Power $3.99 

Lip Number 3

This look looks similar to lip number 2 but I used a lip liner instead and a pale pink lipstick.
Mac Lip Liner Vino $16.00
J Cat Beauty Lip Stick FL102 Mulberry $1.49

This is a perfect example of what I like to call a high low look. I paired my Mac lip liner with a cheaper beauty supply store lipstick.

Lip Number 4

Now this is one of my FAVORITES!! That's super evident I barely have any left, I must find this exact color soon.
NYX Bruised LSS555 $3.99

I Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVE this color. The deep rich intense purple is everything a girl needs in her collection for the Fall.

This can easily be worn as a day or night look. For the day I would just do a serious eyeliner, maybe a bold eyeliner, maybe a pinup style. Something along those lines. As for night I would definitely do a smokey eye. Contour my face a little bit and do a serious cheek.

Lip Number 5

Who wouldn't like chocolate after seeing this color?

Black Radiance 5117 $1.74

Lip Number 6

This Oxblood colored lipstick is to die for it matches my leather motor jacket perfectly.

Wet N Wild 918D Cherry Bomb $2.99

I would probably pair this with a dark lip liner to add a little more contrast to the color.This is one of those lipsticks that are perfectly fine without lip liners it is definitely up to the person. Cherry Bomb is one of those lip sticks I just throw on.  

 

Lip Number 7

This burnt orange is a must have in your fall collection. It matches the beautiful leaves perfectly. 

Wet N Wild 970 Purty Persimmon/Reflect Orange $2.99

NYX Dark Brown Lip Liner $2.99

These are just  couple of my favorite inexpensive lipsticks I own. Always remember fashionably chic doesn't have to break your pockets. 

With Love,

<3 CarrieSierra 

 

Must Haves for the New Season

Hello September!!! Hello cool weather, hello Fall!! I don't know about you all but Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. Not solely because my birthday falls in this season but who wouldn't love Autumn. The gorgeous leaves change colors, the air is brisk, and the Fall nights are cool. Everything just feels so right. I'm super excited to pull out my long sleeves and began to transition some of my keys pieces into September. 

Here are some of my MUST haves for this season.

The Boot

Every girl needs a good pair of boots in her closet. Their's so many to choose from, you have riding boots, peep toes, wedges, the list is endless. What's not to love about about a nice pair of boots to throw on with some shorts, jeans, or a skirt. You can even get fancy and pair it with a pair of boot socks and knee highs. This is the perfect time to go out and get a pair, you can never have too many pairs of boots. They come in so many colors, I'll definitely be out and about looking to score me another pair.

The Leather Motor Jacket

I NEED MORE LEATHER JACKETS. Something about a motor jacket that's super cute. They can be rocked with pretty much anything. I don't know if I'm the only one who believes that but who cares. If you know me you know how I am and I will literally wear anything I want.Leather jackets can bring together a chic look or even add a sense of rocker chic.   

Plaid

        

Nothing like a nice print. I can honestly say that I'm totally obsessed with this plaid trend. I'm soooooooooo loving this lumberjack look. The three pieces pictured above are from Forever 21 and they're on my list of must haves. I can't wait to pair them with a leather jacket as pictured above and some cute ankle booties.

The Jean Jacket

This key piece will make it a piece of cake transitioning some of your summer pieces over to fall. You can take those cotton dresses preferably ones that are solid colors or printed and pair them with a jean jacket. I'm a huge fan of the denim on denim trend. I would pair this with a pair of skinny jeans or boyfriend jeans. To add more of a contrast I would make sure both denim washes are different. If you really want to step it up you can rock this jacket with a denim shirt and denim pants. Now that would be hot. Throw a plaid shirt wrapped around your waist and you've successfully completed what I like to refer to as the three C's.  

...Cute...Comfy...Casual...

Boyfriend Jeans

This has to be one of my all time favorite pieces in my closet. Nothing like a good pair of boyfriend jeans. They're super comfortable and they aid in pulling together a effortless outfit. These can be paired with over-sized sweaters, blazers, and simple graphic tees this Fall. Whether they're being paired with boots, sneakers, or heels you can NEVER go wrong with these. 

Dark Lipsticks 

What's sexier than a dark lip? This Fall it's all about dark lips. What better way to bring out those warm colors other than pairing it with a bold, dark, rich, intense lipstick. Featured above are three of my MUST

haves for this season.Featured above are Yung Repunxel, Taupe, and RiRi Woo by MAC.These are just three that I would love to add to my collection. 

These are just a few of my favorites for the Fall. The lists is endless, I could go on and on but I just thought I'd share some of must haves. If you have any must haves that wasn't featured please feel free to comment below. 

With Love,

<3 CarrieSierra