Who doesn't love a neutral lip? I know I do. It has always been my go-to when all else failed.

Looking for that perfect neutral lip colour can be a challenge, though. Some neutrals are too nude, some too brown, some just completely wrong. It all comes down to preference.

What I look for in a neutral colour is nothing too light or pale. When it comes to the formulation, I like a product that isn't too opaque. So, here's the neutral lip combination I've been loving lately:

1) CoverGirl Lip Perfection in Seduce. 

This is a step I've been known to skip, but when I want a long wearing lip colour, liner is an easy solution. This lip liner from CoverGirl is creamy and easy to apply. It can be a little drying, but that's not really a problem after what I apply on top of it. 

2) Burberry Lip Mist in Copper. 

This sheer peachy nude is lovely on. I often wear it by itself, but it also looks great layered with other products. It's creamy, moisturizing, and comfortable to wear.

3) Burberry Lip Glow in Nude Beige. 

A peachy nude gloss. It has a slight shimmer to it and it's glossy. Another product that can be worn alone or layered. Despite the sheer finish, it still adds a bit of colour. Probably my favourite neutral lip gloss.

What I love about this combination is that all three products can be mixed and matched with each other to create an easy everyday lip.

So, what's your favourite neutral lip at the moment?

Ps, have you been following the Beauty Panel challenges on Fashion Magazine.com? There's new challenges every Thursday. Check out eight other wearable nude lips here!

A quick Saturday outfit. This ensemble of pieces has become a uniform of mine throughout the years. Not in it's entirety, but very close. I love pairing white tops with... anything, really (shorts, pants, skirts, denim). It's my go-to for a quick and effortless outfit.

I'm more indecisive when it comes to what lipstick I'm going to wear. I think I changed up my lip colour three of four times throughout this day. I started off with a dark red, then a coral, back to the red, then a clear lip balm, and finally a nude lip gloss.

It was a bit chilly on the weekend, but I loved it! So refreshing. Not a huge fan of the rain that followed, though. I was lined up at the Magnum pop-up store when a brief downpour occurred -- needless to say, I was grateful for going back to the car for the umbrella.

Btw, the shoes... only $8 from Walmart! They're pretty comfortable, too. Along the same line as H&M flats, but even less expensive. There were a few different colours... black, turquoise, royal blue. I picked them up recently, so they should still be floating around.

Do you have a go-to weekend outfit? x

In terms of application, the creamy formula, while a little goopy, was opaque and even in three thin coats. It also has a fairly glossy finish without a top coat.

While I'm glad I picked it up, I'm not sure how much use I will get out of it. Perhaps it's better suited as an accent colour to a deep pink polish?

Would you wear this colour? Or does it seem a little more Halloween-ish than summer-ish? x

Pricing & Availability

$10.99, Shoppers Drugmart

l-r: Nova, Stellar, Aurora, Celestial

l-r: Nova, Stellar, Aurora, Celestial

It was really easy to make. It took me less than 45 minutes to do, and a majority of that time was spent deciding the colour scheme & flower arrangement.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED

2) Floral tape. This is very strange, it first feel sticky like regular tape, but it holds quite well. 

3) Faux flowers (or real flowers) of your choice (I picked up bouquets of roses Michael's -- they were at a steep summer clearance discount).

4) Not pictured, but also important: Wire cutters.

When you're happy with the placement, you can start attaching the flowers. I weaved the stem through the wire, wrapped it around the crown, and then secured the end with tape. I eventually began cutting the stem shorter to prevent the crown from bulking up too much.



VOILÀ
This is the final look. I alternated white / red roses halfway around the crown. I'm planning to make another crown with smaller, more dainty blooms.. But this first pancake turned out well. I will always love the whimsical look of flower crowns.

* This post contains PR samples

I got this mini sample size with my Sephora birthday gift & I've been really liking it. It's a beautiful champagne shade with the perfect amount of shimmer and the cream consistency makes it a breeze to blend.


I adore a bright pink glossy lip in the summer. The lipstick is unfortunately limited edition, but it's such a simple colour that there are plenty of dupes. The new Super Lustrous Lip Glosses are wonderful -- non-sticky and moisturizing -- I much prefer them over the old formula.



My bottom lashes are very fine, they're hardly noticeable without a coat of mascara. The small wand is great for getting each and every lash without smearing mascara everywhere. The formulation is great, too. It's gentle enough to be washed away with warm water but it stays on all day without smudging.



A very unexpected favourite... it's actually a cologne. It's a mix of spices, citruses, and cedar.
It's a warm, sensual fragrance that I have been adoring lately.

According to the fragrance connoisseurs: it opens with accords of bergamot and pink pepper. Spicy notes of cardamom and nutmeg form the heart of the perfume together with flowers of iris and heliotrope, while the base consists of cedar, tonka and amber.

Who else wears cologne on occassion?

BEAUTY BLENDER CLEANSER


I've had the liquid cleanser since last summer when I bought my first beauty blender but it kind of got pushed into the recesses of my beauty closet until I rediscovered it. It's a soy-based cleanser with an awful scent that is teasingly described as "lavender." I've smelled lavender... and this ain't it.
Despite the scent, which fortunately dissipates rather quickly, it is a terrific brush cleanser. It is great for deep cleaning brushes or beauty blenders. I also love the solid version for traveling -- it's the same deep-cleaning action without the bulky packaging.


What are you currently loving? x