Lipstick virgin no more.

Remember a little bit ago when I mentioned wanting to try lipstick?  Well I broke out of my little shell and tried a couple.  

I didn’t want to start with anything too expensive in case lipstick just wasn’t a match for me.  I wasn’t sure what would look good with my skin tone/hair, and I just wasn’t sure how often I would wear it.  I initially went out and bought two colors, a fushia and a coral/orange.

I thought I would try the coral first since it wouldn’t be as much of a jump into the world of lipstick.  I chose Sonia Kashuk Coraline.  I did not like it at all on the first try, so I ended up starting with the fushia.

I chose Covergirl Spellbound.  I ended up really enjoying it.  It made me feel grown up and like a lady.  Then I tried the Coraline again, and ended up really liking it.  I also found that this one lasts the longest compared to my others.

[Ignore those crazy eyes!]

I loved lipstick so much after my first two, I decided to try out another.  I chose Revlon Sweet Tart.

[Super stylish in the bathroom and rain coat]

Since Raleigh is not the epitome of fashion and style (and who am I kidding, neither am I), I try to go for casual clothes when I’m breaking out the lipstick.   I like the way lipstick makes me feel though.  My one qualm (and I assume this can primarily be attributed to the fact that I got “cheap” lipsticks) is that they don’t last!  Obviously I’m only putting on lipstick when I am going out, and going out involves eating and drinking.  

How do you get your lipstick to last?  (Oh and I think I also need tips on taking self-portraits?!)