Monday, March 4, 2013

16 days

This weekend I treated myself to a new lipcolor, Maybelline's Color Sensational Vivids in "Hot Plum". After seeing Ali rock the "Brazen Berry" shade, I knew I had to procure a tube of my own, and I do love it.

It's so hard to find lipcolors that are completely opaque and look just as bright on my lips as they do in the tube; but Maybelline has truly succeeded here.

Still anxious for spring, I'm playing with a mix of trends, black and white with my gradient sunglasses and coat, and pastels everywhere else. How many more days?

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The Rundown
Lavender Sweater Old Navy
White Jeans TJMaxx similar
Houndstooth Coat Kohls similar
Boots Madden Girl similar
Bag Shop in Italy similar
Earrings Taken for Granite similar
Blue Ring c/o TJMaxx similar
iPhone Case Kate Spade
Sunglasses Vogue c/o Sunglasses Shop
Nail Color Avon Luxe Lavender & Butter London Knackered

49 comments:

stylentonic Constantinos said...

Stylish coat! Your iPhone case is super! xxx

www.stylentonic.com

Style Journey said...

I sure hope it's only 16 more days until spring, because I am sick of winter!

You look quite springy in your lilac sweater and white jeans. Your hair looks so pretty curled like this too! Heather

Joy Shana said...

Love the coat,lovely look
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Catherine said...

Fabulous outfit - I LOVE that lip color on you, especially with the lilac. And I am with you on wanting spring to be here NOW. We are supposed to get snow tonight. I could cry.

Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh the lip color looks so great!!! And I'm one of the few people that likes a more sheer color, haha, because that means its more like chapstick ;)
And I still love that lavender sweater! :)
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Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) said...

the color looks really good. i've been seeing the commercials for the vivids and definitely want to check them out.
http://www.averysweetblog.com/

Ann, Heather and Sheila said...

That lip color is gorgeous! I'm an orange lipstick person myself, but if I was ever going to change, I would try what you're wearing. Love the black and white with the lips, too!
Heather from Friendship, Life and Style

saumya shiohare said...

Buying a lip shade from Maybelline's vivid collection has been on my wish list for a while now. I am just waiting for my shopping ban to end. I am glad you did a mini review on this collection. Now I know getting this will be worth the wait. It is the perfect accent to your houndstooth jacket.GOOD GOING GAL.

saumya
www.myriadmusings.net

Annie said...

That lip color is SO pretty on you, especially against that lavender sweater!

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Courtney Erin said...

Bright pinks look really amazing on you (I can sooo not pull those off). What a perfect shade.

Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

Lorena said...

Houndstooth coat ! gorgeous !
and I have not bought a lipstick in at least a year...
this color looks really nice on you.

Nnenna said...

Such a pretty color on you! I was looking for a new lipstick the other day but didn't have much luck. I'm so bad at shopping for makeup- I need to take someone who knows more with me!

star-crossed smile

Frannie Pantz said...

This lipstick is just lovely on you Lydia!

Jen said...

Oh man. I need that coat!

neverdreamedaboutthis said...

I'm in love with lipsticks so this is really great! Love your coat too :)

Alissa said...

I did the exact same thing this weekend! I was in Target and saw all of the pretty colors and just picked a random one. Aren't they so awesome?

Elle said...

I love that lip color on you - the color is stunning!

elle [wonderfelle world]

Bouchra said...

The pink ur wearing is lovely :) xoxo
www.fashionearthyrainbows.blogspot.com

Lady of Style said...

The lipstick is lovely with your dark hair.

Your sunnies are fabulous!!

Annnette
Lady of Style

Ali Hval said...

Oh, Lyddie! I'm so glad that I was able to get you out there and try something so new and awesome. You are sure as heck rockin' that lip shade. Isn't it awesome how opaque that lipstick is?! I might have to try that weird, bright orange color they have, too...

I do love the lilac here, too. You look so stunning in that color!

Epic Thread said...

That houndstooth jacket is beautiful!
Jillian - PS, if you have a moment, I'd love to invite you to come check out the giveaway we're hosting for a $50.00 gift card to Shabby Apple!
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Chineze Anigbogu said...

Love the lip color on Ü, Lydia

Amy Shaughnessy said...

Got a 2$ coupon for Maybelline sitting on my kitchen counter. I can't wait to go pick out a new shade. I LOVE your coat by the way. Cute.

Amy

Fashion and Beauty Finds

Alyssa said...

I LOVE that lip color! It looks so good with the purple!

But I agree, I hope spring gets here ASAP if not sooner.

Alyssa
Fleur de Lyss

TaraMixandMatch said...

Wow, love the lip color...and it is perfect with that lilac top :)

Shey said...

I've been wearing pink lipstick for the last two days and I really like it, never thought I would. I have tried a matte lipstick from Illamasqua, it's very bright but perfect for the Spring, looks very similar to yours.

Rachel Ashely said...

Love your houndstooth coat! Beautiful!


Xo,
Rachel Ashley
http://fashionablyliving.com

Valerie said...

That lip color really pops especially with those gorgeous earrings- such a nice compliment to it!
Valerie
www.the-style-files.com

silvergirl said...

love the lavender and white together and that coat is just too fabulous
i am with you...hello warm weather, where are you??
brett

rlutz said...

Your hair looks fabulous!! The pink lips look perfect on you!

Sunny & Star said...

I love the coat. It has a beautiful print. That lipstick is a great color.

Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

Diana said...

i love that you have a countdown!! (hear that spring? hurry up) i feel like i've tried every lipstick in the world, will have to give maybelline a try -- i absolutely love this color on you

xo Diana

Dressed Up Alligators

Jeans and a Teacup said...

Love the lipcolor! I've been thinking about getting a similar shade. It's perfect for spring! And I love the lavender sweater!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup

SoJez said...

I love everything about this outfit. You look beautiful!

Ramona said...

white and lilac is such a soft, feminine pairing and so perfect for Spring and coat gives that chic Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis look. That lipstick is gorgeous and looks on you like a dream.

xoxo Ra


http://ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie/

christine said...

Such a great shade of lipstick. It goes well with the lilac seater! Speaking of lipstick...I just bought myself Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm that has a slight tint to it...big deal to me! haha Might have to get the other shades too

Katie Q. said...

Oh my, that lipstick color is so stunning on you! (but then pretty much any color looks good on you.) I really like how the lipstick color works with your lilac colored sweater, the two colors are making me wish it was spring.

Bree TheUrbanUmbrella said...

Beautiful outfit! Love the lipstick, love the lilac sweater and the fabulous jacket!<3

xoxo Bree
The Urban Umbrella
http://www.theurbanumbrella.com

Andrea Spanik said...

this is the second time I've heard about this kind of lipstick today. Now i really want to try it. the colour looks great on you. love the lilac of your shirt as well
~Andrea
www.wearitbetter.com

The Small Fabric Of My Life said...

Love the lippy and that coat is fabulous - great pattern and perfect length.

Mica said...

really like the black and white houndstooth coat with the lilac knit :)

Away From The Blue

N@NY said...

you look incredible , such a cutie in this outfit ,
and by the way , love love love that top so much ,

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Krystal said...

LOVE it!

Jessica said...

That's an awesome lip color on you!

{The Perfect Palette} said...

i'm smitten with houndstooth. love!

WendyB said...

Love a bright lip!

Alexandra Shook said...

The pink lipstick I have is actually a lip liner because it covers better for me. It is a little waxy feeling though.

I don't even know when it became spring! I woke up with allergies one day and was puzzled.

I don't even know if I can deal with it being spring. That means a lot of months have just disappeared.

Shawna Walker said...

That color looks great on you!
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