Friday, 20 November 2009

Moving day! Chanel lipstick time!

Today is the day I officially move to my new place. So what does that call for in terms of makeup?

Why winged eyeliner and a full-on red lip of course! :)

Actually I was just playing around with my newest purchase - a lipstick from Chanel.

When I went to the Chanel counter I asked for their classic red - so they gave it to me but in their newest formulation.

Meet the Rouge Allure Laque. I got it in 75 - otherwise known as Dragon.







At first I was a little iffy about the concept of this. Call me a traditionalist but I like a stick of lipstick rather than a sponge tip applicator and thick liquid affair.

After trying this I am still a die hard traditionalist but there is no doubting that this is a gorgeous product. The pigmentation is intense. You can dab it on for a subtle stain or you can go all out, as I did, with a heart application. Its incredibly pigmented, long lasting, glossy and smooth.

Dragon is a full on red but has maroon undertones to it which I love and which really come out in the natural light picture.

With flash..



Without flash..



Having said all this though I don't think I will buy anymore.

They only have a few colours and they are variations on pinks and reds that I don't really need or want.

However, if they ever came out with a nude version, akin to NARS Striptease or MAC's Fleshpot/C-thru - I would be down to that counter in a shot!

Come on Chanel, make it happen!

48 comments:

Holly said...

Looks so chic!I've never tried a red lip, too used to nudes and it looks a bit scary! Is there a good shade to ease me in?haha

lollipop26 said...

@Holly - go with a raspberry coloured stain and if you dont like it put barry m 101 over the top :) thats what i often end up doing :) haha

Klara said...

Congratulations on the new appartment!
Loving the red lip on you, it lloks so refreshing. Btw. did you see the two lightest Rouage Allure Laques: one is pinker and the other more beige? I think you would like them.

lollipop26 said...

@Klara - they weren't light enough for me :) i am hardcore nude :) haha

tackyblueeyeshadow said...

Look at you foxy lady! :)

You really suit a red lip Laura! I love the colour but like you, I think I prefer a proper lipstick rather than a liquid formulation.

A suggestion too - I think that Mac's Chili red would look amazing on you! x

roshas said...

you look beautiful :) btw what are you wearing on your cheeks? love it :)

lollipop26 said...

@roshas - its By Terry's Rose de Rose in Coral Rose. I slapped on loads of it though as its so sheer. Will do a review :)

lollipop26 said...

@tackyblueeyeshadow - ooh thanks for the recommendation :) i am getting used to red :)

Kerry said...

This looks very nice! I'm always scared of red but it suits you! xx

PrincessKayFay said...

ahh I love red lipsticks ! I went through a phase of only wearing red lipstick on nights out, its just so eyecatching.. love to hear your recommendations! :)

tamitami84 said...

I will try it as well because now I'm envious :D BTW what do you have on your nails? Looks gorgeous too

Musing on Beauty said...

Wow that looks fantastic on you!
And your hair is definitely growing!

Georgie-Dreams That Glitter said...

Looks so gorgeous! I neeeed this in my life :). You really suit red you know!

xoxo

UnicornSmile said...

That is a great formula, must agree on that, but somehow don't think chanel will come out with anything close to fleshpot, that might be asking for a bit much :))

Computergirl said...

You look gorgeous. You have the teeth for red lips! :) I'm not that brave!
Good luck with the move, hop you feel settled very soon!
Emma :)

Sarah x said...

Happy moving day! Lippie looks gorge on you as usual I must take a look at Chanel lippes xx

lula said...

Have you tried the Lipstick Queen line yet? Love the idea, but can't seem to settle on a shade! :)

*Dainty*Dollymix* said...

Wow this looks so stunning on you Laura! Really suits you! :)

xo

*Dainty*Dollymix* said...

Wow this looks so stunning on you Laura! Really suits you! :)

xo

brandi72 said...

Hey Laura! Congrats on the move. Can't wait to see some new videos from the new place.
I love the red on you, but I have yellow undertone skin and can't find a red that I like.

Beauty Shed said...

Wow red really suits you, you look gorgeous in it ! so jealous !

*aly said...

Aw, I really want to get a red lipstick(don't have any) and I'm looking into it but I'm still a lil wary about red. Don't wanna look to eye-gorging. Lol. You look great though. =)

Star violet said...

did you look at the shade 'coromandel' I think it's like an orangey red with a bit of shimmer, but I want to know if it's that nice in the flesh???
:D

Kimberly said...

I'm loving the red lips on you Laura! I'm not quite daring enough yet but getting there. :)

Question though.. I myself feel iffy about that applicator. Sometimes I don't crave for too much of a glossy shine. After applying that lipstick does it seem like you already applied a lot of gloss or is it just a shine? Thought I'd ask because sometimes pictures can be decieving.. thanks!

Amanda S. said...

You look awesome in red lipstick. I got that Revlon Cherries in the Snow, and I like it, but I'm trying to work up the nerve to wear it - and find an appropriate time to wear it. haha! I miss your videos and hope to see one soon. Good luck with the move, Laura!

Andee Layne said...

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Bia said...

Congrats on the new apartment! :) And I think the shade of red is great on you. I never wear red during the day. I think it's so noticable and ugly the way it transfers to EVERYTHING...glasses, take away coffee cup lids, mugs. Yuck. But for evening it's not that bad if it's intense. Less noticable on glasses in a dark club anyway :D Don't like the sponge thing either. Silly Chanel!

Kat said...

hawt!! red lips look so good on you!! you should wear it more often :-)

hyperballadd said...

Love it:) You look so classic and gorgeous!

What's on your nails? That's like the perfect red color!

LindseyLoodles said...

Love the lips <3

Craftylittlelipstick said...

Hi there Laura! If you love lipsticks, try Chanel in Brilliant- as it says its an amazing red lip and I just love it!! I have a swatch of it on my YT account too (my most recent vid-SparklemissA)

Cassandra said...

You look gorgeous! What colour is on your nails?! It's the perfect shade!

su-pah said...

waaooow so posh and doll-like!

these by chanel are absolutely awesome! i'm lusting after ming and santal in this. christine at temptalia totally sold them to me with her reviews.

katd718 said...

For some reason the red lips are reminding me of Betty Boop- in a good way !

xphoebelinax said...

wow the red looks gorgeous! i've been obsessed with finding the right red shade for me! :P
it looks beautiful on you :) and congratulations on your new apartment :D i hope you settling right in :D

Sarah said...

This looks gorgeous on you, what a beautiful colour!

Hope the move went well.. I will be doing it in a few weeks and I am not looking forward to it!!

Kittynail said...

Red lips look really gorgeous on you!

I wish my lips could pull off red!

happyhippo said...

this looks gorgeous on you, but when I tested it it didn't last knowhere near my D&G reds, or the new Rouge de Armani. So I passed on it.

I sow it first on temptalia and it looked orangy red so I went to test it on counter, but it was not as orangy at all.

Vanilla said...

awww ur lips look so goddamn sexy !
mine is wayy too thin so i cant wear red lippie !hehe

tina_mbc said...

That's one truly GORGEOUS red lip"stick"!
Would have probably felt weird about this formula too, but it's surely worth it, you look amazing on that photo!

xx

nadiya28 said...

Lipstick Queen is definitely worth checking out. I have Pink Sinner, Rose Saint and Medieval and I love them all dearly. And their reds are amazing!

Tracy said...

You look great with a red lip!

I love this range of lippies - got them in Ming, Santal and Mandarin.

Tanya said...

The red lip looks great on you!

Sandra said...

Lovely color, but too red for me!

LongLashes said...

wow.. makes your teeth look sparkly and white! Not that they werent before but you know what I mean! Love the red lips really! Wish I were brave enough :-D

raspcherry said...

I have this product and I love love love it!

xemma0802x said...

I bought this the other days ago but while the colour is lovely, It seems quite messy to apply, I keep getting it on my face when rubbing it in, any tips? lol xx

Tiffany said...

hey..i love the red lips, and red nail polish!!! love it, what brand is it? in which color name? :)