#Review: Bite Vivid Luminous Creme Lipstick Duo (Violet/Palomino)

As everyone knows, I am a sucker for combos. The more bang I get for my buck, the better! 

Review

Bite 

Vivid Luminous Creme Lipstick Duo in Violet/Palomino

$12 USD, Sephora

I'm ecstatic that Sephora released more of these. The Bite Lip Duos that debuted around Black Friday/Christmas time and now have reappeared with vigor. They're only $12 USD so why not? But I was bummed because I was told they were only created for Christmas. 

I originally went into the store to get something else and lo and behold, I found two colors that I've lost and been seeking to replace. A match made in heaven. Both colors were super vibrant and looked great against my skin. The color wears for a long time. Needs to be reapplied after eating & drinking. (Like normal lipsticks). Color is quite stubborn around the edges and can last overnight if not removed. The consistency was awesome and lipstick glided on with no dragging or issues. Everything was pretty spot on. My only request would be to have a more hydrating color. It neither hydrates nor parches lips. 

Two for the price of one. 

You can wear them induvidually...

(Left) Violet, (right) Palomino

 .....Or blended together. 

It's super small so it can fit in any clutch, wristlet...

...or in your cleavage. 

Verdict: Worth the buy! Great value, almost feels like I robbed Sephora. Drugstore brands cost about $6 USD a pop anyway so it's super bang for your buck. Colors are great for most skintones. 

#RidiculousDeal: Black Friday Spoils

My Black Friday strategy was to buy staples in my wardrobe that I've been wanting for a while. 

Sephora

'Dealtopia' $10 Deals

I surveyed these on Pinterest long before the event so that I could plan out exactly what I was getting. I literally selected all the ones that I ended up buying. I also went crazy getting Kicks (for Shopkicks) before I went to pick this up so that I could use a gift card for nearly half the purchase. A $25 gift was a sweet gift for this purchase. 

The Tarte of Giving sampler. 

Includes: Pure Marajuca Oil, Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay (Translucent) Finishing Powder, Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara

Bite Lush Lip Trio

Includes: Lush Fruit Lip Gloss in Strawberry, Honey & Cocoa

Too Faced Amazing Eyes Set

Includes: Better Than Sex Mascara & Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow Duo

Includes: (Waterproof) Aqua Shadow Pencil in 20E & 28E

Ole Henriksen Clean Sweep

Includes: African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser & Truth to Go Wipes. 

Guess

40% off everything in store. 

I bought this pair of Adriana pumps that I've been wanting practically forever. I specifically wanted the version of this shoe with the stacked heel- and got it! 

Adriana Pumps (-http://shop.guess.com/en/Catalog/View/women/shoes/pumps/adriena-platform-pumps/GWADRIENA )

Charlotte Russe 

BOGO one pair of shoes, $5 for the second.

I seriously wanted at least one pair of combat boots from my Black Friday experience but this special proved to be perfection. 

Quilted Combat Boots

(-http://m.charlotterusse.com/product/Shoes/Boots-Booties/entity/pc/2115/c/0/sc/2656/246131.uts?colorCode=301525479_001)

Buckled Combat Boots ($45 USD, Charlotte Russe)

*modded after photo. Removed gold shackle-looking hardware. Looked too much like slavery. )

http://m.charlotterusse.com/product/Shoes/Boots-Booties/entity/pc/2115/c/0/sc/2656/246178.uts?colorCode=301525716_001

Studded belt

http://m.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/239347.uts

H&M

Bracelet set silver

http://m.hm.com/us/product/17708?article=17708-A#mediaType=STILL_LIFE_FRONT

Bracelet set gold

Same as above, no picture 

Maroon Tank Top

Cross double chain necklace

Button down shirt

Sheer button down shirt. 

Bandage Miniskirt

http://m.hm.com/us/product/17645?article=17645-A

Tights- Cheetah

http://m.hm.com/us/product/17684?article=17684-A#mediaType=FASHION_FRONT

Tights- Lace

http://m.hm.com/us/product/16014?article=16014-A#mediaType=FASHION_FRONT

Urban Outfitters

Leggings with liquid leather stripes (bought Black, shown in Maroon) 

Leggings with perforated knees

Express

Sheer Portafino Button Down 

Express Rollerball

Review: Lipservice Sephora Lipsampler

I finally decided on the final purchase to propel me into Sephora's 500 reward. I actually finagled a way to get Shopkicks points for this purchase by buying it in JC Penney! 

Buxom

In Kir Royale

It's a gloss. The color changes after it's gone on the lip from the burgundy to a raspberry. The finish is a little too shiny for my liking and the lipgloss itself has a menthe feel to it (similar to Vicks Vapor Rub). 

My analysis: I will continue to wear it but it's not something I'd rave about. The Vicks sensation truly freaked me out. 

Stila Lipglaze

In Apricot

I have a bone to pick with Sephora about choosing to put this in the sampler as this color is translucent! Why did this end up in this sampler? Normally I love lipgloss but this sampler should've been colors only. Now that my rant is over the review on the actual lipgloss. 

The consistency of this lipgloss isn't as sticky as I'd hoped (I prefer M.A.C.'s lipglass for the long wear aspect) but it wore for longer than I expected.  

My analysis: I'd love to try this in a more pigmented color. 

Bite 

In Pomegranate

This high pigmented lipstick alternative was less drying than I thought it would be. But it wasn't as long lasting as I'd hoped for. Even with the lip primer (Urban Decay) it still lost its lustre after a few drinks. 

My analysis: Great color, just don't leave it at home since you'll need several re-applications. 

After a few drinks. 

SmashBox

In Nylon Nude

This color is not for black people, plain & simple. It came out like lip primer on me. I ended up using it as a base and adding Buxom's Kir Royale on top for color. I will try to wear it alone for a bit so I can get a feel for the wear life & consistency. 

My analysis: Glides on smoothly but if I ever try anything again from this line, it will certainly be a different color. Will use this to lighten up colors that are too dark. 

Primer like color. 

After mixing the colors. 

(with Buxom's Kir Royale)

Tarte

In Inspired

The consistency is wonderful. This lipcolor is super hydrating, glides right on with no problem. The only issue was when the lipstick refused to stick to the 'wet line' which is wet by saliva most of the time. (Seen in picture below). That drive me bonkers. I did wear it without lip primer though. 

My analysis: I have to try wearing this with lip primer. This tube is too amazing to give up on right away. Would totally be open to trying different colors from this line. 

Wet line stays untouched. Otherwise, it's perfection. 

Lip Tar

In Pretty Boy

I was a bit dissapointed that this didn't stay on longer. (Maybe because I was drinking- a lot- at this event yesterday but) I guess I was expecting it to be in the caliber of Kat Von D as far as semi-permanency. Then again, I just realized that I wore this without lip primer. The color was a bit bright for me so I darkened it with black eyeshadow. (#blackgirlproblems) Otherwise, it's a gorgeous color. The annoying thing is having to apply it with a brush. Whenever I wear this out, a touch up is going to be a mission. The actual consistency and feel of the Lip Tar wasn't drying but it wasn't hydrating either. It kind of just lingered in limbo. The end of the night effect was a hot pink chonga lip line. 

My analysis: Tossing the brush in a ziplock bag the next time I wear this out and I'll make sure to wear it with lip primer as well. 

After wear: overnight. The perimeters are still there but I wish it was bionic.