How Much Is Too Much?

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So as I said in my last post I've been home for the easter holidays this week and its been pretty hectic to say the least. But now all the running from place to place has died down a little and the "Oh my God I haven't seen you in ages! What have you been up to?"s are becoming fewer and fewer I can finally sit down and give my little blog a bit of much needed TLC.

In my very first post I told you how much I love lipstick and how it is one of my favourite makeup items. I also said how I tend to choose which lipstick to wear based upon how I'm feeling. This made packing my makeup for coming home quite difficult since I don't happen to have psychic powers (despite my childhood idolisation of 'That's So Raven') and so I don't know how I'll be feeling and therefore what lipsticks I shall be reaching for at the end of my month at home (yes I know 'bloody uni students do no work').

Therefore when I was packing lipsticks I took the same tact as I did with my clothes; if you think you might want it, take it (which is why I needed to bring two suitcases home...no packing light is not one of my strengths). However today when I was finally sorting out all of my bags out I realised I'd brought quite a lot of lipstick and when I counted I had 10! 10!

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That seemed like quite a lot but then when I went through them I figured I'd probably covered all of my bases with what I had and all of them would get used. It was at this point I began to wonder how many is too many?? At what point do I stop being a girl with a lot of lipsticks and become a lipstick addict?? Will I need to go to LAA??? (Lipstick Addicts Anonymous, not as exciting as going to LA unfortunately).

It didn't help that today I went with my mum to Boots to help her choose a new lipstick and lipgloss and found out that she only ever needs the combination of the two to get by. Just two! For every occasion!

However now thinking about it more rationally I have begun to reach the conclusion that maybe everyone has their right amount of lipsticks. It's a bit like if you were to climb a mountain my mum would be there with a small rucksack and a thick coat while I would be there with all the materials to build a house and live quite comfortably for many years to come. Carrying on with this metaphor my mum may occasionally have to borrow a pick axe or a glove when some unforeseen circumstance comes along (no I don't know anything about climbing mountains how did you guess??) but generally she'll be fine.

Hopefully you stuck with me through that rather random and slightly too elaborate metaphor! Now for the good bit; the break down of what I brought with me...

- Maybelline Colour Sensational in Shocking Coral (and Neon Red), Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple and Rimmel Apocalips Lip Laquer in Big Bang my three favourite summery lipsticks at the minute (I mentioned them in my first post in more detail

- Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey and the Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Standout both of these feel very smooth and lovely on the lips, Honey is for when I want just a little bit of colour and Standout is for when I want a red that is not going to budge no matter how much I eat/drink

- M&S Limited Lipstick in Plum Shine I'm not sure if this was just out for Christmas or not but if it isn't you should definitely try it! Just applied it doesn't have great staying power but blotted down it becomes a lovely purpley pink with slightly blue tinged glitter which catches the light and makes a statement (sounds awful but I promise is really nice and I'm always getting complimented on it!)

- Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Hibiscus great for righting chapped lips and provides just a little colour...nuff said really

- Sleek Matte True Colour Lipstick in Mystic not the most hydrating of lipsticks but the colour is so gorgeous it makes up for it (you can see me wearing it in this post)

- Topshop Lipstick in Beguiled a dark red this is my go to night out lipstick since it goes with pretty much anything and always makes a statement!

14 comments:

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  2. I have the Burt's Bee balm in that color exactly, it's a very nice on the go color!

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    1. I love it for that too its that nice shade where you don't have to be too careful how you apply it :-)

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  3. I'm exactly the same! I've got so many lippies it's getting kind of ridiculous. Honey in Revlon's Kissable Lips Stains is my go-to- everyday lip!

    Are you going to buy an acrylic lipstick holder once your collection expands so far?

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    1. Yeah Honey is a great everyday colour! :-) I have thought about the lipstick holder but I'm just not sure because I don't have much surface space at the minute but I might in the future :-)

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  4. I ask myself this quite often too. Yesterday I packed a small bag to just pop to the shops and in it I had three different lip products. Gahhh.
    Love Jasmine xo
    - rabbitwood -

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  5. I always think it's better to take too many than too little as at least you're now covered for all moods and makeup looks :)))) Xx
    www.missmakeupmagpie.com ❤

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    1. Exactly that's a really good way to look at it! :-)

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  6. That's a hard question to answer lol! But like you said, as long as you get use out of them its fine. I really like your blog, I'm following you now on google+, gfc and bloglovin. Visit my blog and if you like it follow me too. Lets keep in touch :D

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    1. Thankyou I'll be sure to check out your blog too :-)

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  7. There are a few of my favs in there! I am such a lip product addict too, it's so hard to choose from so many great options! xo

    MD from http://byourbself.blogspot.ca/

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    1. I know right?? I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so :-)

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