I decided to try Revlon ColorStay on the recommendation of this review. I liked the idea of a one-step process rather than a color stain and a gloss. The women on Mad Men all have matte lips, not shiny ones. It turns out I did not end up with the product described but rather a new product, just introduced. It is not even featured on Revlon's (terrible) official website yet. I saw it on display at my Rite Aid store, with lots of colors to choose from. I read an interview with Christina Hendricks that said Joan's lips are actually coral, not red, so I chose a shade called Couture that was about halfway between red and coral.The lipstick goes on smoothly and stays put. I kept checking it because I didn't trust it. It lasted through kisses, drinks, and even through eating an order of fries (I indulged a little). It didn't even leave a mark on my martini glass. I reapplied it about three hours in just because I felt like I should, even though the color hadn't budged or faded. I put on some chapstick, because my lips felt dry, and it didn't take the lipstick off. When I washed my face before bed, it was still there. When I woke up the next morning, my lips were still a little pink, though not looking so great anymore. I used an eye makeup remover pad to get rid of the remaining color.
I would definitely wear this on a normal day, not just as a costume. It looked good and didn't make a mess. The only downside is that my lips felt very dry. It might be better in the summer than in the winter, because it would look terrible on chapped lips. Still, it will be great for any time I want a dramatic look. I would also try one of the other shades for special occasions when I didn't want to have to fuss with reapplying lipstick.
I have to say, it was fun getting all glammed up last night. I even tried to put on false eyelashes (total fail) and wore some dramatic dark liner. I might start trying to bring a little bit of Joan's style into my look now and then.
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A wig! I could not figure out what you did with your hair. I didn't even recognize you on your FB profile pic. GREAT job with your costumes. LOVE Mad Men. You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am buying that lipstick the first chance I get. I love lip stuff. Thanks for sharing.
I thought about trying a spray to color my hair red, but I spend too much on keeping it dark to risk ruining the color. The wig was about $25 and I could definitely wear it again -- it stayed pretty neat in its updo. I watched some videos online about how to put on a wig, which helped me figure out that adding the scarf would make it look more realistic.
DeleteJoan, I mean Jen, I am geeking out on the lipstick review, love it! I have been after a coral so might check this out. Cool that it lasted for the whole party.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever tried Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain pencil things? Stupid name but they are really great texture and easy to wear - moisturising, kind of sheer but great colour. I bought one called Romantic, which is red, but a red you could wear in the daytime. It last for ages too. The Honey color is also a nice everyday kind of pink. I tend to get dry lips so they're a really good compromise between lipstick and balm.
Nerd out! ;)
I haven't tried these but they look very similar to Clinique's Chubby Sticks, which I love. I will have to give them a whirl.
DeleteOne note on the reviewed product: Don't put lip balm under it, which I tried yesterday, or it won't stay on. It's fine to put balm over it, but not under.
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