The Bold Lip and Cheek Duo !

It can be bit of a struggle sometimes to choose a blush with bold/bright lipsticks. In today's post I will be sharing 
my current favorite bold lip and cheek duo.

Clockwise (from top) Tarte Exposed, MAC Ruby Woo, Bourjois Ole Flamingo and MAC Blushbaby

Bourjois Rouge Velvet Edition Ole Flamingo with Mac Blushbaby
I love everything about  this lipstick, from the formula, the colour, the staying power to the packaging. The long lasting capabilities of this lipstick and how comfortable it is on the lips, definitely calls for it to be worn for a night out. I have been enjoying pairing this with Mac Blushbaby blush. It is a neutral blush with a perfect amount of pink which looks beautiful with this lip color. FOTD HERE

Mac Ruby Woo with Tarte Exposed
MAC Ruby woo is a full on pigmented red lipstick. As powerful and bold red lipsticks can be, blush choice definitely becomes difficult.  With this red lip, I have been enjoying Tarte Exposed blush, it is a perfect neutral blush,  which will look good with any bold lipstick. 

Which is your favorite bold lip and cheek duo ? Any recommendations. 

Chirstmas Party Look (FOTD) !

Some time back I shared my work Christmas party selfie on Instagram and got positive feedback on the post, so decided on sharing the look on the blog. 

My Christmas party was themed Summer, I wore a white top and floral skirt. I wanted a nice, glowy base with bold lips. So, lets go on to the makeup breakdown.

Face Makeup

I did my base using the Loreal Lumi Magique primer and foundation. I love this combo, it gives a super glowy look. This foundation is easy to blend and gives a natural and luminous finish. The shade W6 is a perfect match for me which is a bonus. 

I concealed my under eyes with the Colorbar Instant Coverup Stick. I topped my foundation with the MAC MSFN powder which is again a very natural and non powdery finish. 

For blush I used MAC Blushbaby which is a beautiful subtle pink color. MAC Blushbaby is a no fuss blush and goes with any lipstick. I highlighted my nose and just a bit of my cheeks with Colorbar Illuminator pen.

Eyes and Lips
My eye makeup was very simple and just a wash of color blended out towards the crease. I used this beautiful purple color from the Lakme Tanjore Rush quad. I lined my eyes with Maybelline Hyper Glossy Navy blue eyeliner and my waterline with Covergirl Liquidline blast.

I used Benefit They're real mascara which is awesome. For brows I used my current favorite Loreal Brow Artist plumper (review coming up soon). 

Coming to lips, the highlight of my makeup look, I used the Bourjouis Rouge Edition Velvet in Ole Flamingo. I lined my lips with the Too Faced Borderline just so my lipstick would stay put. 

Hope you liked the post.

What are your party essentials ? Do you do a smokey eye or bold lips for a party ?