~ Pomp and Panache ~

Lately, the temperature has risen in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as we near the hot summer month of June.  These days I have been rocking a coral-pink lipstick in the sizzling weather of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I am not tanned at all; I am still somewhat a pale color, but still find the Urban Decay (UD) Revolutionary Lipstick in Streak flattering on my NC25 skintone.   Urban Decay Revolutionary Lipstick - Streak   Application of UD Streak The UD Revolutionary Lipstick is a bit waxy in texture at first, but with increased application the texture changes.  I have found the lipstick to apply smoothly now and with a few wipes across the lips you can achieve an opaque corally-pink color - one which I am totally digging!!   It doesn't withstand eating and drinking sessions and does fade away, in effect you will definitely need to reapply the lipstick for a fresh vibrant coat.  Without indulging in such activities, I would say the lipstick...

Matching shoes call for a matching bag in my book.  Since I recently ordered Tieks ballet flats in Ballerina Pink, I was on the lookout for a Spring/Summer bag in baby pink.  I came across some bags which were made of saffiano leather, but I didn't really find them flattering.  I am not an avid fan of saffiano leather by the way, although it's more durable.   Lorin Drawstring - Ballet Pink For some reason, I have always been attracted to buttery soft leather bags, not those with a  crude look or those with structure.  To satisfy my craving and requirement of the above; on a surfing session on the World Wide Web , I came across the Vince Camuto Lorin Drawstring bag in the color Ballet Pink!!  It's a perfect match to accessorize my outfits with the Ballerina Pink Tieks. I think it's a match made in heaven.  The hue is almost the same and I couldn't be more pleased with my selection.  The quality of the bag is ...