For the sake of a trend, I am shopping my stash!

 I love the Kylie Jenner / Friends lip trend.  I really do, but I call it Kylie Jenner / Friends  trend instead the 90's lip trend because although it is a trend, it isn't THE 90's trend. 

 

The brown lip trend predated Friends by 4 to 5 years, so by time Rachel graced our screen with the brown lip and her infamous haircut, the trend was old news.

 

The true lippie worn by bonafide make up wearing girls of the 90's was actually brown eyeliner.  We would outline and fill in our lips with brown eyeliner then top it of with a light pink or pearl gloss (my favorite was Mary Kay gloss in pearl).   And sometimes for kicks we would outline our lips in brown and fill it in with the gloss. I do realize that I am being a little nit picky, but I thought you should know the facts...And the fact was we thought we were pretty dag gone awesome back then and we deserve our "props"...(Whether we were or not is another story)....

 

I honestly couldn't tell you if the brown-y mauve lipsticks were born before or after the trend started, but I can tell you that it didn't matter to us because we weren't wearing them. 

 

But in honor of this trend that I am kind of sweet on, I thought I would see what I had on hand. I found quite a few colors that fit into the Kylie/Friends range.  Below, are some lip stick swatches.  These swatches are all drug store products and chances are you already have at least some these on hand. 

Wet n Wild Mega last Lip Color in:

1.)  902C      2.)  914C      3.)  915B      4.)  916 D

 

Description from the company: This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte, crème finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A & E help smooth lips

 

NYX Cosmetics Extra Creamy Lip Color

1.) LSS623  Heather   2.)  LSS529 Thalia  3.) LSS612 Lala   4.)LSS621 Milan

 

Description from the company:  NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick is our classic lipstick for all occasions. The mineral-based emollient formula offers a beautiful velvet texture, saturated color and it resists wear and smudging. It’s your go-to lipstick. From Pure Nude to Pink Lyric to Chic Red, Round Lipstick is available in a jaw-dropping variety of shades.

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss

1.) 08

 

Description by the company:  The 1st Lipstick collection created by Kate Moss High intensity colour for up to 8 hours. Formula infused with Black Diamonds, reflects light like never before. Captues all the flair, edge and timelessness of Kate’s unique look.

 

Revlon Just Bitten,  NYC Smooch Proof,   Cover Girl Outlast

1.) Revlon Just Bitten in Instinct  2.)  Revlon Just Bitten in Mystical 3.)  NYC in Never Ending Nude  4.) Revlon Just Bitten in Forbidden 5.) Cover Girl Outlast in 420

 

Description from the Revlon Company:  Lipstain + Balm for a beautiful wash of kiss-proof colour and moisturizing, soft shine

 

Description from NYC :  NYC New York Color Smooch Proof 16HR Lip Stain stays put, providing a sheer to intense flush of color that sticks around longer than most guys in the City. This is no on-again, off-again relationship. Color stays faithful for up to 16 hours. Looking for happily ever after for a very happy price? Let your lips do the charming

 

Description from the Cover Girl Company:  The water-based colorants of Outlast Lipstain give lips a beautiful, lightweight flush of color that won't come off, lasting for hours without the heavy look or feel of an ordinary lipstick. Its pen-like precision applicator makes it easy to define your lips – just draw on the lip stain color without any hassle! null

 

All of these colors are beautiful, but my favorite two colors are Wet n Wild's Mega Last 914C for a chocolate brown and NYX  Extra Creamy lipstick in Milan for a mauve brown  OR you could always break out that eyeliner and rock it old school!

 

                                                                                                   Bonus  Review:  The top picture is after I tried to remove the lip stain swatch with a make-up remover towelette and baby oil.  The bottom picture is after a good  scrubbing with soap and water. Let me tell you these stains are more awesome than I thought.   And notice the 4.99 New York Color 16 Hour Smooch Proof  (#3) is holding up against the Revlon and Cover Girl

Triple Threat Serum

     My obsession with essential oils began when I was having some serious skin issues. I started reading the ingredients that were in over priced skin care products.  The skin care I liked, I couldn't afford, and the skin care products I didn't like was in abundance.
     My symptoms included: dry patches under each eye that had caused some very strange wrinkling, itching, burning skin, and burgeoning crow's feet.  So needless to say,  this girl was desperate for some serious eye treatment. 

     After much research, trial and error I made this eye serum that is so beautiful and so anti-aging that I use this nightly and not only my eyes but my face as well.  I was left feeling like a modern day medicine woman when

Dry patches.....gone!

Weird wrinkles...gone!

Burgeoning crow's feet lessened!

Skin soft, supple and calm!

 

I would put this serum against anything that is sold on the market and the best part is that there is only three ingredients! Below you will find the recipe and the benefits of each oil.

 

Triple Threat Serum

equal parts of:

Avocado Oil

Rose Hip Seed Oil

Evening Primrose Oil 

 

Mix well. Serum works best when oils are left alone for a few days to comingle.

 

 

Benefits:

Avacado Oil - Rich in Vitamin E (fights free radicals), Rich in Omega 3 (protects from UV rays, Also rich in Vitamin A, E, D, B1, B2.  Moisturizes and improves elasticity, stimulates collagen production.  Great for psoriasis and eczema.

 Rose Hip Seed Oil - Moisturizer, reduces redness, improves appearance of scars, contains Linoleic Acid, Omega 3 and 6, beta-carotene, Lycopene and Vitamin C, A, D and E.  It initiates the regeneration of skin cells which produce more collagen and elastin.  This oil is a natural Retin-A.

Evening Primrose Oil - Improves skin-tone and elasticity, Reduces signs of aging, Softens skin, clears pores.  Help heal skin damaged by acne, eczema and psoriasis.

 

 



Hot Fudge Cake

I like to follow the 80/20 rule. I  try to eat healthy 80% of the time for the body,  but that 20% is saved for comfort food that my soul truly enjoys.  To me, there is nothing better than a pan of warm, gooey, chocolaty goodness, that is this cake.  The ingredients are easy to keep on hand so you can make this on a moments notice.

Hot Fudge Cake

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Mix:

 1 1/2 cups white sugar

 2 cups all purpose flour

6 tbsp. cocoa

4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

Blend:

1 cup of milk

2/3 melted butter

3 tsp. vanilla

Pour dry ingredients in the blended milk, butter and vanilla. Beat until smooth, pour into a 9'' x 13" pan.

In a small bowl combine:



1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

8 tbsp. cocoa

and sprinkle over batter.

Pour 2 1/2 cups of hot water over cake. DO NOT STIR. Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set.  Let stand 15 minutes.  The fudge is on the bottom.  When serving you may want to flip the slice over.  Great with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

 

I hope you enjoy this family favorite.

 

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