New favorite thing. I have it in Tomato, paired with Colorstay lipliner in Chocolate. Puuurr. Seriously, my lips are still stained with this next day- they aren't playin' around.

Friend on Facebook said this about my post, "Old lady at my store brought it back....didnt like that it stayed on for 2 days, lol :) I told her that was its desired effect...course, she was like 190 so I doubt she wanted it on that long..."
Snort.

I la la LOVE OPI's Russian collection. I have SUZI SAYS DA! (thus far) in lipstick and nail polish.

Lipstick is a little dark for bright daylight but vampires LOVE it! New to OPI? RUN to your nearest wherever and buy it IMMEDIATELY! You can also get last season's colors for 1 or 2 bucks cheaper at Target, Giant Eagle, Drug Mart....

Stays on super long, even on my cracker jack nails.

Lip glosses in my purse right this minute:

Prestige Wonder-Full Lip Plumping Gloss with Maxi Lip
Color: LPG-09 FANCY
It's a lip plumpling gloss, gives your lips a nice "buzz" (although I'm not sure they're plumper but they feel like it). It also has a nice cinnamon taste. Weird but nice. Super cheap! You can buy this one at the drugstore.

Ultimate Face gloss in Diva Red
Looks like it will be super red when you look at the tube but really just gives your lips a nice kiss me tint. And who couldn't use that, eh? Saw them at a Beauty Expo, check out their eyeliners too!

Stila Lip Glaze in orange
No it doesn't look orange on your lips. Makes your lips look super shiny, super juicy. FYI, this is the gloss J Lo wore in The Wedding Planner.

Benefit Pocketpal- Benetint + gloss
This one does double duty. You can use the Benetint on your lips OR your cheeks. When putting a coat of gloss over the Benetint, make sure it's dry first. DUH.

Some tips for my babies.

1) Drink more water than you think you can.

2) Wear sunscreen. Always. I don't care if you are only outside for 5 minutes a day. Listen to me on this one.

3) Wash your face every night. Never go to bed with makeup on. I once heard that for every night you sleep in your makeup it ages your face 14 days. I believe it.

4) Use Neosporin on dry, chapped, cracked lips.

5) Clean your phone. You'd be surprised at the amount of bacteria that ends up on your phone, then your cheeks, chin, etc. to cause breakouts.

6) Your skin goes thru an overhaul about every 7 years. If it worked for you in your 20s, it probably doesn't in your 30s. Don't hang onto something that no longer works for you.

7) Sometimes the gals at the makeup counters know what they're talking about. Sometimes they don't. Use your own judgment. Most places will let you either sample pretty much anything or have a lenient return policy. Don't get stuck with a product you hate.

8) High prices don't always mean high quality. Pick and choose what you spend your money on. I have $1.75 Healing Garden cleansing gel that I love, 99 cent Wet and Wild lip liner (#666- it's the only one you'll ever need) but pretty much rely on MAC exculsively for my eye shadows and can't live without my Benetint.

9) Experiment. Use eyeshadow on your lips mixed with gloss, blush on your eyes, lipstick for blush. Stop messing around buying 'matching" products. If you get a gorgeous color see how many ways you can use it!

10) Stress wrecks your face. Have a glass of wine, get some sleep, and watch a little Pearl. Your skin will thank you.:)

I am in utter love with Smooth 365 from good skin at Kohls. You should be too. My skin is smooth and fantastic since using (about a month or so now). I have sensitive skin and no issues thus far. My skin is noticeably clearer, smoother and fine lines are heading on a long vacation (sorry lines, I will not miss you). Seems to fill everything in and plump it up.

Price tag is $42.50 so it isn't cheap but believe me , it's well worth it. You barely need to use any at all for total face coverage. Trust me, if it came in a tub I'd rub it on my booty. WOOT!