As soon as we came across Rachel Phipps’ lifestyle, foodie, and travel blog, we knew we were hooked. It sent us down the rabbit hole to The Glossy Guide, a beauty blog created by the British style maven and her best friend. From secret steals to haute products, she’s sharing some of her best insights here with us this week!
Everyone is always going on and on about how you should identify your signature scent, but it’s really more important to find your perfect lipstick. I discovered mine when I was 17 and while I love playing around with bright retro reds, deep vampy burgundies, and pretty pinks, I always go back to my signature shade: MAC’s Satin lipstick in Brave.
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Bright lipstick can feel like one of the most daunting beauty products. Not only does it draw extra attention to your face, but one false swipe or unflattering color choice and it seems like your whole look is ruined. That potential for beauty disaster is enough to keep even the most adventurous of makeup lovers (myself included) away from bold lips.
Somehow Laqa & Co. must have heard our lipstick woes when they partnered with us to develop this duo of easy-to-use Lil’ Lip fat lip pencils. These twist-up, mini pencils glide on effortlessly and provide a bright punch of color that amazingly looks great on everyone. And soon you’ll be able to try them for yourselves because some of you will be receiving one of these pencils in your June Birchbox!
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I tend to associate custom beauty products with major celebrities and people with far more money than me. A one-of-a-kind product that I created would be fantastic, but I’ve kept that dream on my “If I win the lottery”-list. (I know you have one too.) Well, that was until Bite Beauty came along.
The Canadian beauty brand recently launched their pop-up lipstick lab in New York and I have been freaking out about it ever since. I could make my own lipstick? Right there in the store? For only $28? I had to go.
Yesterday, I finally paid a visit to Bite Lip Lab and it was better than I imagined. In just 7 minutes, the beauty lab techs helped me create a custom lip color that I know I’ll be wearing all summer long.
Come take a digital science field trip with me and read on to see all the photos of how my lipstick was made right before my eyes.
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For most of us, prom night is a fuzzy memory marred by not-so-subtle makeup, questionable dresses, and awkward boutonnière-clad dates. Luckily, we’ve grown older, wiser, and more makeup-savvy in the intervening years. For all our readers who are heading to prom this spring, we’re here to offer some fresh ideas and a little guidance. Snag a prom-ready look with these tips and tricks:
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Like clockwork, we swap out our heavier foundation for CC cream and our dark jeans for sundresses the moment the temperatures rise above 60 degress. But before you drop the opaque lipstick for a tinted lip balm, consider a new alternative that has us rethinking our beauty routines.
Enter sheer lipsticks. These lightweight lip colors popping up everywhere right now, which means more options when it comes to updating your summer look.
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![Backstreet Boys are Back (Again), Kim and Kanye’s Maybe Baby Name, and More
Oh, Backstreet Boys. Le sigh. Our favorite ’90s boy band is back with a brand new single: “In a World like This.” Let the nostalgia commence. [Buzzfeed]
Kim Kardashian and Kanye’s baby name may have been revealed—and it starts with a K. [Refinery 29]
Former beauty director of Teen Vogue, Eva Chen, has been named Editor-in-Chief of Lucky. Here’s why she’s the best person for the job. [Fashionista]
Applying lipstick is simple in theory, but bold lip colors can be tough to pull off. Use these five easy steps to score a seriously perfect pout. [She Finds]
Don’t tell A, but Pretty Little Liars hair stylist Kim Ferry is revealing the secrets to the show’s coveted beachy waves and more. [Beauty High]
—Geraldine
Getting a gorgeous bold lip requires the perfect shade. Customize your very own color at Bite Beauty’s Lip Lab.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/cbd77635700870cbdcad40e67e4d57ce/tumblr_monbegp98V1qbz3xno1_500.jpg)
![A Brief History of Essie, Supermodels As Kids, and More
Get a quick rundown on the history of Essie from the founder herself. [StyleList]
They may be supermodels now, but these four chic ladies were once (totally adorable) adolescents like the rest of us. [Refinery29]
Wedding guest attire can be a challenge, but planning site Dress Your Guests hopes to put an end to the “What are you wearing?” conundrum. [WWD]
Sunscreen packaging is undergoing a major change this summer, so make sure you know the ins and outs of all the new regulations. [NY Mag]
Lipstick Queen’s new surf-inspired collection is totally summer in a tube. [SheFinds]
The best beauty looks from last night’s CFDA Awards. [Glamour]
— Bre
Today’s a big day for Birchbox! Have you seen our new look yet?
(photo: StyleList)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/617c152f57a2c52d840c918956df07f7/tumblr_mnveucgLLT1qbz3xno1_500.png)
![Lipstick as a Blush, a $4,200 bottle of Chanel No. 5, and Mor
Learn how to use lipstick as a cream blush with this easy how-to guide. [The Beauty Department]
Would you pay $4,200 for a bottle of Chanel No. 5? [Style Elite]
Urban Outfitters joins the glow-in-the-dark nail polish club. [SheFinds]
Learn how to combat bad skin as a result of going vegan with these tips. [Q]
Could bronze be the new “it” nail polish color? Click through to check out how these celebs are rocking the trend. [Glamour]
Marc Jacobs is teaming up with Krink to create a rainbow colored collection of “marc-ers.“ [Refinery29]
—Charisse
See what Birchboxers from all around the world did this past week in Instagrams.
(Photo: The Beauty Department)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/ec6aebdf3ebdf39df9b1bf8721863af7/tumblr_mmr1z52YJt1qbz3xno1_1280.jpg)
![A $75 Lipstick, The Secret Behind SJP’s Faux Hawk, and More
Find out why this $75 lipstick is worth the extra cash and then some. [NY Magazine]
Venus Williams gives Glamour the lowdown on her fitness routine and eating habits. [Glamour]
How long did it take to create SJP’s faux hawk hairstyle for the Met Gala? The stylist behind the look, Serge Normant, dishes on the details. [Who What Wear]
Virgin Atlantic enlists Vivienne Westwood to design new uniforms for all flight crew members. [Pretty Connected]
Demi Lovato has changed her hair yet again. Check out her new blonde hue here. [Glamour]
The ultimate guide to eye makeup, including tips for every eye shape. [BellaSugar]
Achieve flawless skin with makeup by watching this video tutorial. [Birchbox UK]
—Charisse
Fake a good night’s rest with these awake looking tricks.
(Photo: Serge Lutens)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/44ab5409a33f5f27127bfe5c231ac0ff/tumblr_mmhy9tDzRG1qbz3xno1_500.jpg)
![Top 20 Lead-Containing Lipsticks, Butter London’s New Royal Polish, And More
Warning: This list will shock you. Check out the top 20 lead-containing lipsticks from the FDA’s 2012 review of 400 shades. [MotherJones]
butter LONDON released a new nail polish shade in honor of the royal baby to be. [SheFinds]
Nina Dobrev reveals her makeup secrets, including her under eye coverup routine, to Beauty High. [Beauty High]
Korres introduces a new lip cooler with greek yogurt as its lead ingredient. [Refinery29]
—Charisse
Check out our top seven picks from the The Beauty Insider Choice Awards.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/260dcc8b194dae76882208bbd1d5d6eb/tumblr_mmcui5LNA31qbz3xno1_r2_1280.jpg)
