Happy Monday everybody! I hope you all had a great weekend. Today it's time to check in to see how I did with last week's weekly wishes, and set some new wishes for this week.
Last week, my wish was to wear bright lipstick every day. I want to build my confidence, and since I always think of women who wear bright lipstick as being confident, I wanted to emulate that. I succeeded in wearing bright lipstick every day, and when I wore it, I did feel more put-together. I actually got sick for two days and still wore the lipstick, and though I felt quite yucky, the lipstick made me feel a little more presentable. All in all, I would say last week's wish was a success!
If you're interested in trying out bright lipstick for yourself, but you're a little bit hesitant, here are a few tips for wearing bright lips in Summer:
This week, I want to build my strength to build my confidence. I already practice yoga 2-3 times a week, but I really want to focus on getting some strength, especially given my knee issues. So this week, I would like to do some strength-training 3 times this week. Hopefully this will help me prepare for some more challenging hikes coming up this Summer, as well as make me feel like an all-around badass.
- Keep it simple. Don't go all-out with your makeup, or you can look a bit clownish. Instead keep a clean face (I used BB cream with sunscreen), put on some mascara, then swipe on your bright lipstick.
- Stick with lighter colors for Summer. I have one or two darker reds, but they're just not appropriate this time of year. Instead, opt for bright pinks and lighter reds.
- Smile! Just have fun with it- bright lips show off your best asset- your smile. Go ahead and rock that bright lipstick!
This week, I want to build my strength to build my confidence. I already practice yoga 2-3 times a week, but I really want to focus on getting some strength, especially given my knee issues. So this week, I would like to do some strength-training 3 times this week. Hopefully this will help me prepare for some more challenging hikes coming up this Summer, as well as make me feel like an all-around badass.
So my friends, how was your weekend? Do you have any plans for the week to boost your confidence? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below!
You are ROCKING that bright lipstick, you know. Looks wonderful! I've never tried really wearing lipstick, but I agree it makes you look put-together and I really want to get into it! Maybe I'll invest in a couple shades this week. Thanks for the tips! :) And totally off-topic, but I saw you leave a comment on another blog recently (I honestly forget which one) about working through your relationship that is on the rocks, and I just wanted to say that I hope you are finding the courage to do what you need to do. It's always so difficult when relationships begin to end. I find myself thinking that mine will eventually come to a close, too, and that even though it's hard to imagine and painful to think about, I know it's something I need to do. I am here for you during this process if you ever need someone to listen! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic with those bright lip colors, Rachel! It just... really brightens your face even more!! And you look totally confident! LOOK, YOU'RE ONE OF THOSE WOMEN NOW!!!!!! YAYYYY! Way to rock it!!! :) And good luck with your upcoming goals! :) YAY!
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You look beautiful in those shots! I especially love the coral lipstick on you!
ReplyDelete& if you don't mind me asking where did you get those rockin sunglasses?! x
Thank you! :) Those sunnies are from Ray-Ban, I got mine at Nordstrom 3 years ago, but they still seem to be in style (to me, though, they will never go out of style).
DeleteI love red lips. Took me many years to feel confident in it, but now I own it. Love those colors!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great goal you had last week and way to actually go through with it! I love wearing dark and bright lipsticks and always start with a nude lipliner and they keep really well that way throughout the day and make touchups easier.
ReplyDeleteRachel. You pull of lip color so well! I am still trying to get in the hang of it... lol, I too, bought lipstick for a little confidence boost. I wanted to feel a little more feminine. Although I feel a bit weird in lip stick, because I'm not use to it, it does do the trick of making me a little more feminine. :)
ReplyDeleteThis week I start a new job! Well, same job but at a new location. I'm really excited about it! BUT, I definitely plan to boost up my confidence a bit. I mean, I gotta. I'm working IN midtown, a busy area with a better clientele... and my co-workers are pretty badass. So I gotta be able to keep up. :) I got a new outfit + accessories. And I just gotta stat pumped up.. and I think I'll be fine. :)
That sounds exciting! I think you'll be fantastic :) I think if there were ever a time to rock the lipstick, now is it! It was hard to get used to full lipstick, since I've been more of a tinted lip gloss girl, but I feel way more polished, and feminine in a way that I admire (I think of glamorous movie stars in the 50s and 60s).
DeleteWell, I'm excited for your new job...situation? ;) Sounds like a fun change. I hope it goes really well!
I LOVED seeing all your lipstick snaps and pretty pretty face popping up in my Instagram! Lipstick looks great on you and so does that confident smile :)
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Hi Rachel!!
ReplyDeleteNice goal. I havent done much yoga or running lately and I really miss it :(
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Thank you! If you miss it, you should get back to it! Start small- I've found that's the best way. :)
DeleteI love this idea Rachel! I feel like lipstick is a lot like nail polish in that it gives you that extra oomph in your step. I have never felt comfortable either in bright lipstick - do you think it's something you'll incorporate into your regular make-up routine now that you're gotten "used" to it?
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful in all the pics by the way! Can't tell you are sick in two of them!
Thank you so much! I've still been wearing bright lipstick because I kind of got used to it and feel a little naked without it. Red is particularly fun because it is so classic, and it really feels like me.
DeleteI love the idea too! I wear red lipstick maybe once a week during the year but during the summer I'm outdoors too much for it to look natural. Maybe I'll try to wear it at night a little more! And building your strength is soo rewarding...I for some reason like doing pushups and it feels so amazing when I do a few more than I did the last time. Good luck! xx
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Thank you! I agree, wearing red lips outdoors feels odd, but I do have a natural lip balm that is crimson that worked out perfectly for outdoors. It's an earthier red, made from natural ingredients (no red dye). I need the strength training so bad! I know it will help me with my hiking, and hopefully it will help my posture- that's a great idea to always do more pushups than you did last time!
DeleteWow, what a great idea!!
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