If you’ve seen many vampire movies and TV shows, you probably know that in the supernatural world, the vamps usually have the market cornered on cool clothes, cars, castles and makeup.
If it wasn’t for the whole blood drinking thing…I would actually consider the lifestyle.
This past fall all I wanted to wear were opaque, dark berries, reds and plums on my lips. I was going for that whole “I’m an extra on the next Underworld” effect.
Vampire lips all the way.
Well, now that phase seems to have morphed into something else. I’m still into rich fall colors, but in sheerer, more lower-maintenance shades, like these two Neutrogena Perfect MoistureSmooth Lip Colors in Rich Raisin and Plum.
They’re moisturizing, easy to apply and look lovely with smokey eyes. Plus, because these shades are pretty sheer, I don’t have to worry as much about making mistakes as I did with those richer fall colors.
They’re available now in vampire nests, drugstores, grocery stores and online for $8.49 each (along with some other shades, too).
By the by…
Do you happen to recognize the gal in that illustration at the top?
Yup, that’s me! — looking impossibly tall in a pair of skinnies and holding a bottle of my fave Neutrogena Ultra Cleanser.
The drawing is by Brook Hagel, a fabulous New York-based fashion illustrator. Here’s her Etsy shop (I think she’s away on vacation), where she does drawings on commission.
Ooh… Wouldn’t that be such a great gift for a gal pal?
Gowthami says
Plum perfect is perfect!! Like your Vampire lips a lot 😉
JudiC says
I own the plum and get many compliments, one even from a MAC artist who wanted to know what it was. I have extremely dry lips and these are wonderful.
Dannie says
Vampy and not twinkly. I dig it.
Agata says
That illustration of you is so cute! The only thing is missing is Tabs!
Danielle says
Both of these shades look really festive for fall!
Jessica says
I love Brook Hagel! I’ve been following her blog forever now- she did some illustrations for a local blow dry bar and I fell in love with her style 🙂 She did a great job of you… and the little Neutrogena cleanser haha!
Rachel P says
Ohhh, I LOVE the raisin color!! And the sketch is super cute! 😀
Casey says
I’ve been looking for some new easy-to-wear fall lip colors, and wouldn’t you know–I just got a 25% off CVS coupon 🙂 I know where I’ll be heading off to this afternoon!
Kim says
Oh, I love the look of Rich Raisin – it’s gorgeous! 🙂
Chic Lapin says
Aw, Plum Perfect looks lovely on you! Also, cutest drawing ever! I’m only missing Tabs in there 😀
gio says
Rich Raisin is such a pretty fall shade! And I love that sketch, it’s so cute!
Ana says
I am loving your long glowing hair! It suits you very well and looks youthful. And your eyebrows looks considerably thicker (love a thick brow!). Have a good weekend.
hanna says
I’m really liking this toned done color.
Allison says
Love the Rich Raisin on you, and the illustration is very cute. Funny, I was in CVS earlier this week, and I was thinking how Neutrogena doesn’t get any love. I think as a brand, it’s a little low on the glamour factor. But I used to use a number of their products, and I think I will check out those crayons. Maybe that’s the right way for me to do the fall wine shades instead of a dark lipstick
Minsooky says
Oh that color looks PERFECT on you.
Ankita@corallista says
Rich Raisin is gorgeous! I love how rich your hair color looks here!
Chelsea says
I love your Neutrogena cleanser in that drawing!
I have one of these in peach, but I don’t dig the smell…
Alison says
Ooooh, I’m still on the Dark Side when it comes to lipsticks – I’d LOVE to know what you’re wearing in the vampire pic!