Packing lipstick is probably the hardest decision I have to make when packing, if I could take a small suitcase of lipsticks, liners and gloss I probably would. Even though that isn’t possible I ended up with six MAC lipsticks this summer and a couple from other brands too.
I’ve mentioned before that I am currently in love with MAC lipsticks so although I only originally packed four I ended up buying two more at the airport. I ended up with three everyday colours and three brighter real summer shades.
First lets talk nude everyday colours…
I packed Brave and Pure Zen but ended up getting Peach Blossom at the airport as it came highly recommended on Instagram. MAC Brave is a great everyday colour all year round with a beautiful semi-matte finish. It’s a mauve shade which everyone seems to be going crazy for but which I think works really well with most of my eye looks and can really be toned down (made less Kylie Jenner) with a good nude gloss. Pure Zen is a MAC shade which almost confuses me a little, I love it but I think it really doesn’t work on me by itself. Instead I use it to soften lip liners or tone down lipsticks but it’s actually a colour I probably couldn’t live without. Peach Blossom is one of my newest MAC lipsticks and although it didn’t blow me away it’s a fabulous everyday peach nude shade which has been living in my handbag for weeks now.
The bold shade I ended up reaching for the most was my airport purchase Morange, it really isn’t the easiest colour too as it’s a really bright neon orange but it’s just perfect for holiday with a tan. I’m not sure I’ll be reaching for this again until next summer but it’s the perfect airport MAC lipstick purchase. I also took Lady Danger as my summer time red but didn’t end up wearing Vegas Volt as I forgot my orange liner and felt that Morange offered a more intense orange. Vegas Volt is a great more wearable orange which can really be intensified with an orange liner.
Now it’s time to start thinking about autumn/winter lipstick shades, leave your recommendations in the comments please….
I've been wearing the new cremesheen+pearl lipstick in Nippon all of august! Kinda comparable to peach blossom, I guess.
Now D for Danger and Viva Glam 3 are sitting on my vanity waiting for fall to begin. Perfect colors. I might add Brave to my collection as an all-year-round shade…
I need some more everyday shades – great suggestions (:
Philippa – ByPhilippa
There are so many lovely shades here and I love that they're not all typical summer shades! x
nueyork.blogspot.com
I love the look of Peach Blossom and Vegas Volt – gorgeous! xx
Jasmine Talks Beauty
Peach Blossom looks so pretty! x
Emma | Emmys Beauty Cave | My YouTube
Some beautiful shades you've got! MAC lipsticks are my biggest weakness, I just can't help myself when I'm at a counter! Peach blossom looks like a gorgeous shade, I don't own that one…yet. x
Ciara Rose | AllureImpassionedGoddess
peach blossom looks amazing! i was just in mac and swatched a ton of lipsticks but couldn't decide which ones to get so ended up without any today ): will have to go back again soon!!
Natalie / Salt & Sail
I've currently been wearing Mac's Twig as an every day shade but I want to check out Peach Blossom and Brave now!
Sally ~ http://diagonsally.blogspot.com
I need Lady Danger for summer this year I think!
Sarah | More Than Adored
I have both the Peach Blossom and Brave and those as well as YSL Rouge Volupte 13 and Chanel's Legende have all been my summer lipsticks! Am looking for my Fall/Winter lipstick shades and tempted to pick up MAC's Captive and Twig~
Diana xx | http://www.londongirldiana.com
I bought Men loves mystery recently, a purple. It's perfect for this inbetween autumn/summer month 🙂
I have just posted my monthly favourites and my September wishlist. I also have a season changeup post. Check them out below:
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I love Vegas Volt, I find it more of a coral colour on me though than orange. Lady Danger is high on my wish list for Mac lipsticks, but I think my next purchase is going to be Diva, perfect for Autumn!
Just Little Things xo
I love Morange so much but these all sound like lovely shades!
Elle du Jour xxx
I luv all of them, the upper the most!
I think it's about time I buy Brave. I feel like I need to jump on this bandwagon! Peach blossom is a beautiful shade! Mine is looking a little worse for wear. I recommend the NARS lip pencils. But this autumn I'd love to try some CT lipsticks.
Emily x
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One of my favourite autumn colours is MAC New York Apple, a super wearable sheer burgundy. Also Brave Red and Diva for a bolder statement.
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Lady Danger is one of my favorite lipstick shades. I never thought I'd be a fan of the orange-red, but it won me over.