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047: Lining With Intent
Or contour. I fought it for the longest time, rejecting all kinds of contouring, until age caught up with the volume of my lips. Now, it’s all about lining with intent. Or contouring my lips. I see Hailey Bieber doing it all the time, although overlining is a bit much for me. I liked the idea of Rhode’s Peptide Lip Shape, but not the consistency or the price tag for something that disappears. Honestly, anytime I really want a product but don’t feel like spending a lot, I sear

Closet Beauty Editor
Dec 22, 20251 min read


045: Pencil Me In
If someone were to ask me for a GRWM, they'd probably fall asleep. I barely prime, contour, and highlight. Yes, I love these techniques but I like to keep it natural. And, lining my lips ? I never used to line my lips. It'd be yet another step. However, once you get older, you look in the mirror and ask yourself, "Why don't my lips have definitive edges? Why are they blending into my face? Where are my lips? " Now lip liner is up there with concealer and mascara; a required p

Closet Beauty Editor
Nov 12, 20251 min read


036: Before There Was Spice
Before social media, before a robust internet—there was Wet n Wild 666, Brandy Wine lip liner. Every celebrity wore it. There were no...

Closet Beauty Editor
Jun 3, 20251 min read
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