Swans Crossing

Truth be told, I have been wanting to share this fabulous swan dress with you all for a while. But I have been wanting to use Swans Crossing as a title for this post for even longer. If you didn't watch the teen soap Swans Crossing in the early 90's I don't think we can be friends any longer. Seriously.

swan printed dress (same style/different print): Brooklyn Industries/ oxfords (same style/different color): Kayleen by Los Angeles available at ModCloth/ necklace: gift/ lipstick: Russian Red by MAC

Besides dodging my allergies left and right (they are so bad this year!), I'm planning on meeting up with my little cousin who is visiting his girlfriend in town tonight, off to spend my Sunday with the in-laws in Long Island, and then just relaxing at home on my Monday off. 

What's everyone else up to this weekend? 

Favorites: Red Lipstick

Pink may be my favorite color, but when it comes to lipstick red is my go to hue. I'm usually wearing red lipstick about 90% of the time...and even that isn't nearly enough. Since I often get asked what shade of lipstick I'm wearing, I thought it would be fun to put together my current five favorite lip colors that are in my makeup bag. What I love about all of these is how long they last. Long lasting red lipstick is super important to me! I don't want to be applying it every few hours.

Russian Red (matte) by Mac

To me this color is the purest red I have found. When you think red lips, you think Russian Red!

Audacious Lipstick by Nars in Rita

This is a brighter red with a slight orange tint to it. It instantly brightens up my face when I wear it.

Rouge Cream Lipstick by Sephora Collection in Passion Red

This shade of red is leaning a little more to the violet and berry end of the spectrum. I wear this for a more dramatic and sultry look.

Revlon's Colorburst Balm Stain in Romantic

This feels like a gloss, but holds up like a stain. This shade of red leaves my lips looking like I just ate a bowl full of cherries.

Cream Lip Stain by Sephora Collection in Always Red

When I really want bright and bold lips I wear this lip stain. This color literally lasts all day and it isn't drying like how stains typically are.

Do you have a favorite shade of red? Please share it in the comment section below...as I'm always wanting to try out new makeup (especially when they are recommended). 

Gift Guide: The Beauty Guru

1) Estee Lauder Sensuous Nude To Go Set available at Macy's- $70

2) Lipstick available at MAC- $16
3) Autograph Liner Set by Kat Von D available at Sephora- $32
4) Deluxe Antibacterial Brush Set available at Sephora- $60

5) Mia 2 Pink Holiday Set available at Clarisonic- $149

6) OPI Gwen Stefani Mini Holiday Stars Set available at Ulta- $13.95