Makeup & Beauty Monday: Vegan Lipstick
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I find NPR’s podcast How I Built This, about entrepreneurs and the companies they built, absolutely fascinating (probably because I find the prospect of creating and running a business terrifying). A recent episode featured Melissa Butler, founder of The Lip Bar.
Afterwards, I started thinking about adding lipstick back into my makeup routine. Over the years, I’ve used lipstick sporadically — I’ve always had trouble finding a go-to color in a texture and finish that felt right.
I love that The Lip Bar, as a Black-owned business, centers its products around the needs of Black and diverse women. Their products are also vegan and cruelty-free.
After looking at the various colors (The Lip Bar’s website features an easy-to-use shade finder), I’m torn between going bold with Cosmo (a rich red) or subtle with Baby Bellini (the perfect nude). A new lipstick might be the quickest way to brighten my look and mood for my next Zoom meeting!
Lipsticks from The Lip Bar are available at Target for $11.99 in select colors. For their full range of colors (as well as their other products), you can buy directly from The Lip Bar for $13, with some shades on sale for $8 and up.
Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
I feel like this is the oldest question in the book but I’ve searched and alas. Can y’all give me comfort about dropping my 13 mo off for her first day of daycare? She will not have met any of the teachers or kids beforehand, and we have to just hand her off at the exterior door. She’s at a peak level of clinginess so I’m expecting big screams and tears, and while I believe and know we will all get over it eventually, I have to admit I’m dreading it! I’m not an “attachment” parent per se, just a pandemic FTM, so I guess a transitional daycare intro week is yet 1 more thing I’m grieving about Covid life.
Ladies, I need some ideas/help. I made a really jerk comment to my husband in the heat of an argument last night. It was unconstructive and overly critical of him and some choices he’s recently made. It was a cheap shot and I was wrong. The content of the argument isn’t super relevant – we’re just both stressed with life right now.
He seems kind of down today and I know it’s in part because of the argument we had and the comment I made. If he had made the comment I know I’d have flowers or a clean house or some other demonstration of remorse from him a day later. What can I do to show him how sorry I am? I’d like to avoid food/alcohol.
I decided to try the D i c k s Sporting Goods version of Bogs this year, since they are much less expensive, and they have been working out great. My kids have worn them nearly every day this late fall/winter, in snow and just for warmth, and they are not showing any signs of wear. They are called the DSG Snowbound Winter Boots…FYI for next year, if you get tired of waiting for a Bogs sale, like I did
(Sorry if this posts twice – I think my first try may have ended up in spam)
Can anyone recommend a fee based independent financial planner in NoVA? I had saved someone’s rec on here for Maura Schauss but I finally reached out and she charges $5k and that seems like way more than what I’m looking for. Thanks!
Do anyone’s kids use Osmo? my inlaws gave it to DD for christmas and she loves it but I want to maybe get other games or accessories – any favorites? She’s in kinder for reference.
I decided to try the Dicks Sporting Goods version of Bogs this year, due to them being much less expensive, and they have been working great! My kids have worn them nearly every day this late fall/winter, in snow and just for warmth, and they are showing no signs of wear. They are the DSG Snowbound Winter Boots…FYI for next year, if you get tired of waiting for a Bogs sale like I did
Having one of those Mondays where I’m just angry at everything. The weekend was so hard – I’m so tired of being the default parent, tired of DH taking hours to run errands (he does them because I am high-risk) while I am home trying to entertain the kids. Tired of taking walks around the neighborhood. Tired of too much TV. Tired of cooking, tired of takeout. Tired of no easy answers.
I never thought I would miss work travel, but I really, really miss work travel. I miss existing to my own rhythms and only being responsible for myself. That is all.
My husband announced this weekend that he does not want a second child. I am mad and sad and disappointed. We have one son who is 1,5 years old now. I always imagined and we agreed to try for a second when DS is around three years.
My husband says that he just doesnt want to do the newborn stage again, that two will make it so much harder and he doesnt think our marriage would survive it. Unkind words were spoken on boths sides. We have marriage counselling scheduled for Wednesday.
Has anyone dealt with this situation? Compromise is not possible and I do not know how we will overcome this.
Any fun ideas for kids for Valentine’s Day this year? My daughter is very much looking forward to it, and in the midst of this pandemic winter, I am okay with doing more celebratory activities (at home, to be clear…) than we normally would.
I recently started wearing lipstick on video calls and have gotten more compliments than ever expected! I used to default to bolder eye and nude lip. I got a sample in a subscription box and tried it with just some mascara and light cheek tint. It’s now my go to work look! Try something with a little more color than you’re used to.
The only lipstick that I consistently use is the Dior lip glow, but I would love to be the kind of woman that just puts on a bright red lipstick on my way out the door and actually looks good.
Question about kids gloves – for little kids (say, 3 year olds) do gloves /mittens that actually fit and stay on exist? I feel like whatever we have tried either fits like casts on my kids so they can’t grip anything, falls off immediately or both.