Friday, October 15, 2010

Ruby Red


So, I do own red lipstick, but I hardly ever (never) wear it. I tend to think it makes me look a little...like a whore. I've seen it look so wonderful on so many girls but for some reason, whenever I push myself to put it on, I almost immediately wipe it all off. Today, though, I donned my little red shoes and decided to screw my whore-ish self perceptions and put on the lipstick. Was I a little uncomfortable? Yes. Did I still think that anyone who saw me would think I look like a crazy person? Yes, but I've gotten used to that one. I think it ended up alright, looking at the pictures. The rest of my outfit was so simple, since I'm not doing much today, that I figured why not put on the lipstick?



Jeans, bag: Urban Outfitters, Top: Forever 21, Shoes: Restricted





I don't like to talk about my weight loss all that much since I really rarely notice a change since I've lost thirty pounds. I know that I'm down about two sizes and that everything fits better, which is clear evidence that my body's gotten smaller, but I hardly ever see a real difference. Today was one of the rare instances I did. These jeans are too big on my waist, I used to be unable to button them. That's not where I saw the difference though. I really just saw it in my hips. I never noticed it before, but I lost a lot of hip since I started dieting. My hips seem so slim to me now, instead of sticking out on both sides. I've always liked my hips though, so it's a little weird to realize they've shrunk. I know I certainly still have hips, but it was just such a strange thing to actually see a difference in my body.



Anyway, I hope you all have the best weekends! I'm hoping to do some thrifting for my halloween costume (and maybe a little for my wardrobe too!) and finally go get a pumpkin to carve!

-Nicole

9 comments:

  1. Hmm for some reason I can't see these photos. I'll check back later!

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  2. Super cute!! I always feel strange about how I look with red lipstick too, but its really great on other people, and I think it looks great on you! Of course, I'm always a fan of trying new things and understanding why things make me uncomfortable! And I wanted to say thank you for the comment you left on my blog! I've been following and enjoying your blog for a while, but I'm always nervous about commenting on other people's blogs! I hope you have a great weekend, and good luck with the costume thrifting!! :)

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  3. You look like Snow White with this lipstick, dear. (:

    You are gorgeous! Good luck thrifting-- I'm probably going later this evening! I need to get my Fran Fine costume together.

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  4. i love this outfit and you know i love those shoes!! that red is amazing.
    i never wear lipstick i always feel like a fool when it comes to makeup.
    have a great weekend love.
    xoox

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  5. so so cute! i love ur red shoes! :)

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  6. I think you look great in red lipstick! I never wear lipstick, as I kind of feel the same way whenever I have it on. I have this darker mauve-ish shade my aunt gave me that I've always wanted to wear out but I think I look so silly whenever I have it on! Maybe soon enough I'll be brave enough to wear it outside the house, haha.

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  7. The lipstick looks great on you! I'm always apprehensive to experiment with lipstick in public cause i'm so pale, lipstick can really draw attention but trust me, you look gorgeous. I like your outfit too, simple but feminine and the red shoes are lovely. Well done with your weightloss, I need to get on with my own weightloss plan cause I've abandoned it since moving to university again.

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  8. Whoa, super chic!! Black & white with a touch of red is one my all-time favorite color combos to wear. You look fantastic, way to move out of your comfort zone a bit with those lips :)

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  9. I think you've pulled off the lipstick wonderfully! I never wear lipstick because I can't seem to find a shade I like enough. I wish I could pull off red (in both lipstick and clotheswear) but I have too much of a red tone to my skin haha. Anywho, this outfit is so cute on you :)

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