YSL Rouge Volupte #17 "Red Muse" Lipstick Swatch + Review

 AHH! I finally cracked again and bought another YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick. It's been about a year since I picked up Sensual Silk and Forbidden Burgundy and I figured it was about time to get a different shade. Because these are easily the best lipsticks I have ever tried--bar none. I normally don't like making claims like these because I find it hard to find a product that works in every situation but this is one of the products. It is very expensive retailing at $34 for .14 fl ounces.

YSL Rouge Volupte #2 "Sensual Silk" Lipstick Swatch + Review

I semi-recently posted a glowing review of the YSL Rouge Volupte in #12 "Forbidden Burgundy". I love that product. It is easily one of my favorite lip products of all time. I got these two lipsticks at the same time and I wasn't quite as impressed with this one. I wish I liked it more but I don't think this is worth the money and I'll tell you why. 

It is a very pretty pinky nude color and I know that you probably won't believe it, looking at this swatch, but it is almost the exact same color as my skin. When I wear it full on I can look a bit dead. I like to wear a pink lip gloss on top of it to make it look a bit less zombie. Or I dab it one with my fingers and get a nice pinky nude flush of color. I picked this shade for the exact opposite reason that I picked #12 "Forbidden Burgundy". I wanted a color that I could wear everyday and now looking at it I wish I had chosen a different color. It is beautiful...but I don't think it is a color that is worth the $34 price tag.

I'm sure you could find a color like this at MAC or ever at the drugstore. There is nothing terribly unique about the color. But the formulation and the packaging make this product SO luxurious. Normally I'm not a big fan of scented lipsticks but I LOVE the scent of this lipstick. It's soft and sweet. I'm sorry, I'm not good at describing scents. And it is so soft--maybe even softer than "Forbidden Burgundy". It goes on so smooth on the lips. Gosh, it is heaven. The packaging is heavy and I think that the YSL packaging is the best packaging out of any brand. It is just fabulous. I'm not trying to say that it isn't a fantastic product--because it is--but I think that it all depends on what you want from a high-end lipstick. I wanted something that I couldn't find at the drugstore but if you want a lipstick that you could wear everyday, this is a fantastic choice. Give it a look. P.S. Happy Halloween!

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YSL Rouge Volupte #12 "Forbidden Burgundy" Swatch + Review

Ah! Yves Saint Laurent. This is easily the most expensive lipstick I own. Heck. It's the most expensive makeup product I own. Period. Coming in at $34 it is quite a chunk of change. So when I decided that I wanted to get one of the YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks that everyone and their uncle was raving about I thought that if I was going to spend that much money I was going to make it count. I looked for the boldest shade in the range and snatched it up. P.S. It's appearing slightly more purple in this picture than in person. The swatch below is a more accurate idea of what the shade actually looks like.

Say hello to this beautiful deep plummy red. This swatch is what the product looks like at only 3/4 opacity. In one swoop you get this deep, opaque color to the lips that is VERY editorial but not exactly perfect for everyday life. One the of the best things about this product is its ability to build. I dab it onto my lips and then use my finger to spread it out, giving myself the most soft and delicate wash of color. Almost like I've been eating berries.

It is also the softest lipstick I have ever used. It glides on without any tugging. It is true luxury. The packaging feels heavy and expensive. There is a tiny mirror at one end of the lipstick, it is so small but considering this product is so bold I wouldn't dream about putting it on without a mirror. Gosh. It is heaven in a lipstick. The only problem is about a month or so ago the lipstick stopped twirling down. I don't know if this is a fluke because I got another YSL Rouge Volupte around the same time and haven't experienced any problem with that. I roll it up when I apply it but it won't go back down. I have to use my finger to push it back down. Considering how expensive this lipstick is, I'm very disappointed. Is there any way to fix it? Please leave any suggestions in the comments below.

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Kendall Jenner's Street Style

Kendall Jenner shopping in West Hollywood with sister, Kylie Jenner, wearing navy blue cut-out heels, white Rag and Bone skinny jeans, blue lace bra-let, and simple grey tank [left].

Kendall Jenner in Los Angeles wearing a lavender body-con dress with lace sleeves and nude Brian Atwood "Bambola" pump [right].

Kendall Jenner at the opening of Scott Disik's restaurant in New York City wearing a bold long-sleeved striped dress and bronze YSL "Tribtoo" pumps [left].

Kendall Jenner leaving her hotel in New York City wearing a simple white high-low dress and YSL leather wedges [right].

What do you think of Kendall Jenner's style? She used to live in the shadows of her older, Kardashian sisters but now she is stepping out into the spotlight with her sister, Kylie. Which look is your favorite?

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Kim Karadashian + Oversized Givenchy Bag

Time for a quick blog and snack. Why are oranges so yummy? Anyway, today I'm going to do a blog about Kim Kardashian and how she styles looks using her trusty Givenchy Large Elschia Bag. I've done a post similar to this and if you want a link, well here it is. But I hope you enjoy this post.

Kim Kardashion in Beverly Hills wearing her large Givenchy Elschia bag, Dita Wonderlust sunglasses, 7 for all Mankind gummy motocylce leggings, L.A.M.B. Zea sandals, LnA striped tee, and Madison Marcus Flash blazer [right].

Kim Kardashion at Beverly Hills Nail Design wearing her large Givenchy Elschia bag, Fluxus burnout tank, Veda Maxamillion leather jacket, Report Signature Fairfax boots, Siwy Hannah ripped jeans, fitted blazer, and Bottega Veneta sunglasses [right].  

Kim Kardashion shopping at Barnes & Noble wearing her large Givenchy Elschia bag, Christian Louboutin booties, Siwy Hannah ripped jeans, loose boyfriend blazer, and draped crisp shirt [right].

Kim Kardashian at the Ivy wearing her large Elschia bag, YSL booties, Rag & Bone motor leggings, Helmut Lang top, and Elizabeth and James Jet Set blazer [left].

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Oversized Givenchy Bag

The holidays are over. But 2011 is here! This is one of those bittersweet moments. I want to thank all the readers who have been with me this past year. You will never know how much it means to me. And so today's post is all about how Kim Kardashian likes to style her Givenchy bag.

Kim Kardashian at Katsuya Restaurant wearing an oversized Givenchy bag, Report Signature Fairfaz boots, J Brand skinny jeans, Monrow motorcycle jacket, THEORY blouse, and a statement necklace [left].

Kim Kardashian shopping in Hollywood wearing an oversized Givenchy bag, Christian Louboutin Piros suede boots, 7 for all Mankind jeans, James Perese tank, a silver necklace, and a black vestigan [right].

Kim Kardashion at Land Shark Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, wearing an oversized Givenchy bag, 7 for all Mankind motorcycle jeans, Elizabeth and James wedge funnel tee, Pierre Hardy platform ankle booties, and a crisp white blazer [right].

Kim Kardashion arriving at Miami International Airport wearing an oversized Givenchy bag, YSL booties, 7 for all Mankind gummy motocycle leggings, LnA muscle tee, Vince assymetrical leather jacket, and Dita decade sunglasses [left].

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Kim Kardashian's Street Style

Kim Kardashian dinning at Katsuya wearing dandelion suede Christian Louboutin pumps, Bottega Veneta cream clutch, distressed light-wash skinny jeans, crisp white tank, structured white blazer, and tribal-inspired dangling earrings [left].

Kim Kardashian at LAX wearing oversized dark sunglasses, over-the-knee leather boots, quilted hand bag with golden chain, black leggings, structured black button-up coat, and light weight grey scarf [right].

Kim Kardashian arriving at Piny Hair Salon wearing YSL sculpted platform suede pumps, distressed denim skinny jeans, Hermes Birkin bag, Helmut Lang Venom top, structured black jacket, and Tom Ford sunglasses [left].

Kim Kardashian at Carousel wearing a Bebe knit maxi dress, a pinky-nude Fendi leather handbag, and Sam Edelman sandals [right].

What do you think of Kim Kardashian's street style? Which look is your favorite? Please answer these questions in the comments below! I love hearings your answers. If you have time, check out my second blog, Thoughts of a Fashionista!

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Photos courtesy of starstyle.com

Classic Chanel

Rachel Bilson is a street style fashionista. And it is well known that Rachel loves herself some Chanel. She has been seen several times around town in her classic Chanel Medium Shopping Bag. And in each shot she looks equally fabulous.

Rachel Bilson out in Hollywood wearing a Chanel Bag, DVF Jacket, Ray Ban Sunnies, 3.1 Phillip Lim Booties, and KAIN Jeans [left]. Rachel Bilson in NYC wearing a Chanel Bag, DVF Minidress, Ray Ban Sunnies, and YSL Booties [right].

Rachel Bilson at a medical center in L.A. wearing a Chanel Bag, Ray Ban Sunnies, a Cream Sweater, Medium-Wash Jeans, and Equestrian-Inspired Boots [left]. Rachel Bilson shopping at The Grove wearing a Chanel Bag, Ray Ban Sunnies, Chloe Studded Boots, Sheer Tights, Black Mini, Black Cardigan, and Printed Scarf [right].

This is the official start of the holiday break for me. I'm so excited. :) I might go see How Do You Know this weekend but I'm still undecided. If you've seen it, leave your thoguhts in the comments. Thank you for reading and I'll talk to you guys tomorrow!