On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Winky Lux Flower Lip Balm in Pink

Winky Lux Flower Lip Balm in Pink has a genuine pressed flower inside of it. Let me repeat that. Winky Lux Flower Lip Balm in Pink has a genuine pressed flower inside of it. Is that not just the absolute coolest thing you've ever seen? Let's go with a resounding YES.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm in Lilac

I have an addiction, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I am fully, deeply, madly, passionately in love with Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm in Lilac.

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Melt My Heart: Too Faced Melted Liquified Longwear Lipstick

Fun fact about me ... I don't really wear a lot of makeup. (And yes, I know I'm a beauty blogger.) I think it stems from all the theater I did as a kid, piling tons and tons (and tons) of makeup on my face. Ever since, I've just felt like I'm playing a part whenever I wear eyeshadow or lipstick, instead of just being myself. Well, I'm throwing all that out the window, because Too Faced Melted Liquified Longwear Lipstick has come along and completely changed the game.

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Throwback Thursday: My Obsession with Purple Lipstick

Hanging out with my college roommate (and still best friend!) David at a party in college. And, yes, rocking purple lipstick.

So when I was in college, I went through a mild obsession with a very specific beauty product ... purple lipstick. But not just any purple lipstick. No, I was truly, madly, DEEPLY in love with my purple lipstick from Bath & Body Works.

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Throwback Thursday: My First Lipstick

I decided to start a new series on The Beauty of Life: Throwback Thursday! I am super into #TBT on Instagram (be sure to follow me here), and I realized -- why not bring the same enthusiasm I have for the day over there to this space, too? Every Thursday, I'll be bringing you a little throwback from the past, whether it be a favorite product, a photo that represents how much I love fashion and beauty, an advertisement that really struck me, or even just a quote that's carried me through the years. And I'm starting the series off by talking about my very first lipstick.

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Take a Juicy Bite: Bite Beauty Lush Lip Tint in Watermelon

I'm not really a lipstick girl. I love the idea of it, but just never end up wanting to reapply or find one that works well for my skin tone. Enter Bite Beauty Lush Lip Tint in Watermelon.

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The Perfect Nude Lipstick: M.A.C Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Bare Again

I've found the perfect nude lipstick, and its name is M.A.C Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Bare Again. Seriously, I've never come across a lipstick that's not only the ideal shade of nude, but is also so creamy and moisturizing, it feels like a balm. Until now.

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Matching Your Nails to Your Lips? Gucci's All About it for Fall 2011.

How do you feel about matching your nails to your lips? If you're planning on being a Gucci girl come fall, you better be on board. At the Fall 2011 fashion show in Milan yesterday, models sported deep berry lips that matched nails exactly. (Check out the proof on model Anabela Belikova, above.)

What do you think of this look? Would you do it? Let me know in the comments!

Photo courtesy of Style.com.

Going Gaga for M.A.C Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick

Want the perfect pink lipstick? Look no further than M.A.C Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick. This limited-edition tube -- complete with Gaga's signature around the inner rim -- will leave your lips looking fabulously pink and perky. I'm normally a huge fan of layering lip colors, but this one is so fantastic I can wear it on its own!

M.A.C Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick retails for $14. All proceeds go to the M.A.C AIDS Fund to support the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Breaking News! M.A.C Cosmetics and the M.A.C AIDS Fund Announce Their Newest Spokeswomen!

VERY exciting news, fellow beauty chicks! Back in November, I was invited to a press event featuring the two new spokespeople for M.A.C Viva Glam. I wanted to tell you about it then, but my lips were sealed until TODAY! And now, I am thrilled to announce that the two new spokeswomen for M.A.C Cosmetics and the M.A.C Aids Fund are none other than ...

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My New Lipcolor One-Two Punch: M.A.C Lustre Lipstick in Way to Love and Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Rosy

As many of you know, I am a huge fan of layering my lipcolors. I can never be satisfied with just one lipstick or lipgloss -- I like to create my own shades and consistencies by mixing and matching various shades in my lipcolor wardrobe. And my recent find -- the combination of M.A.C Lustre Lipstick in Way to Love and Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Rosy -- is a real winner.

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Saint or Sinner: Is Kat Von D Stealing Lipstick Queen's Thunder?

While reading Beauty and the Blog today, I came across something quite interesting. It seems that tattoo artist Kat Von D is launching a fragrance collection next month named Saint or Sinner. When I saw this, I immediately thought of Lipstick Queen and the line's Saint and Sinner lipsticks.

In one corner, we have the Kat Von D Saint or Sinner Fragrances:

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Quote of the Day: Poppy King of Lipstick Queen

Overheard straight from the Lipstick Queen Twitter page today!

"I can't live without my Red Sinner lipstick because it is the fastest way to make me feel ready for the world." -- Poppy King, creator of Lipstick Queen

My New Favorite Lipstick? Guerlain Le Rouge G.

Don't you hate it when you need to reapply your lipstick and you find you don't have a compact handy? Well, that's where Guerlain Le Rouge G de Guerlain Lipstick comes in. Not only is the lipstick within the tube one of the best I've come across in quite some time, but it comes with its very own mirror!

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Trend-Spotting: Bright Pink Lips

Celebs are punching things up on the red carpet these days ... finally, right? And their latest lip color of choice? Bright, smokin' hot pink! We're talking day-glo shades on gals like Lydia Hearst-Shaw (pictured above), Taylor Momsen, Chloe Sevigny and more. Check out tons of pictures after the jump.

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Beauty Questions: What Do You Think Of Black Lipstick and Lipgloss?

There are myriad trends I'm willing to try. Many I'll even incorporate into my daily routine. (Hello, peach lipgloss and gunmetal eyeshadow.) But black lipstick? I just don't get it. I know it was huge on the Spring 2009 runways (why we were embracing such a somber color for balmy temperatures is beyond me), but I'm just not a fan of looking like the undead.

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Right On Trend: Tomato Red Lips

I'm currently super obsessed with tomato red lips. This week, Rachel Bilson and Hayden Panettiere each stepped out on the town rocking their own version of the trend. Check out the pics below for the proof!

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First Look Fridays Interview Series: Poppy King of Lipstick Queen

I am thrilled to bring you this week's edition of First Look Fridays, featuring the fabulous Poppy King of Lipstick Queen! Lipstick Queen, for those gals not in the know, is an absolutely amazing line of lipsticks and lipglosses that exude 1940s glamour and sophistication. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Poppy now lives in NYC and spends her time creating some of the most fab glosses and sticks around. She's even written a book, Lessons of a Lipstick Queen, which follows her journey through the world of business. I, for one, am totally in love with Shine -- a gooey pot gloss that slicks on to create the shiniest, reddest pout you could ever imagine. Read on to discover more about this amazing gal!

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Wallet-Friendly Wednesdays: Sonia Kashuk Sheer Lip Color in Paradise 01

A lipstick and a lipgloss in one? I'm intrigued. But one that plumps at the same time? I'm holding onto the edge of my seat. And wait, it's under $10? I'm sold. Well, fellow beauty chicks, I've found the holy grail. It's the Sonia Kashuk Sheer Lip Color in Paradise 01.

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Rock the Vote with Stila's Rock the Vote Red

This November will see some very interesting changes in our country. And while I keep this blog from being political in any way (unless we're talking about bests and worsts in makeup, of course) ... voting is important! We really can -- and should -- influence the outcome of what will happen for our country.

And what better way to head to the polls than with Stila Rock the Vote Red Lipstick? Stila has teamed up with Rock the Vote to create a totally rockin' red hue that should inspire all of us to get out there and vote. Even better, a percentage of sales from each $17 tube will go toward Rock the Vote! To get yours, head to Stila's website. We can make a difference!