Mad About Orange

Ever fallen in love with one color in particular? Right now, the color I'm "mad" about is orange. Something about orange just screams summertime. Makeup wise, I think it's a fun, unexpected pop of color that can take and ordinary look to extraordinary.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti -
What's not to love about the Revlon Lip Butters? I recently picked this one up on a trip to Target and haven't stopped wearing it since. It can look a bit scary in the tube, but once on the lips it smooths out to a perfect muted orange. This works in favor of my bold-lip-color-phobia. Tutti Frutti is a perfect way to dip one's toes into the sea of all things orange!

Rimmel Show Off Lip Laquer in Luna -
Finally! The super-hyped Apacalips have come across the pond! The U.S. name is "Show Off Lip Laquers" but they're the exact same formulation that you've heard your favorite British bloggers talking about for about the past year. Luna was one of the first colors that I bought (seeing as I'm only seeing orange these days) and I love it! One tip - the lighter colors in this range tend to be a bit more drying and feathery than the darker colors. Slip on a bit of lip balm before applying to solve this dilemma!

Essie Nail Polish in Tart Deco -
This is a polish that I'd put into the category "oldie but a goodie." Every summer it resurfaces from the depths of my collection. Although it could probably be classified as a coral, it definitely has a very orange undertone, which I think makes it unique. Essie nail polishes aren't my favorite seeing as they chip so easily on me, but this one is worth a try.

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee in Coral Oasis -
Okay, I don't think it gets more orange than this. I had heard great things about this range of blushes from Josie Maran, but hadn't tried anything else from the line so I was super skeptical about picking it up. But in the end I did, and I haven't stopped wearing it since! This tangerine colored cream (can I even call it that?) blush is the perfect way to spice up a dull look. It's called "gelee" for a reason--it literally feels like jello. It's super easy to apply. I usually just dab it on with my fingers then buff it out with a stippling brush. Plus, the formulation adds a softness to your cheeks that's really hard to describe. Just a really good all around product. Love!