By Terry "Terrybly" lipstick in 101

Well this is a turn up for the books, isn't it? Straight hair!

I don't think I have worn my hair straight for about 2 years such is my devotion to the conical wand. Today I just fancied a change and I like to see how long my hair looks when straight so 5 minutes with a spectacularly dusty Cloud Nine straightener resulted in this...

And that wasn't the only thing different today....oh yes, the lipstick!

This lipstick has been in my collection for nearly a year - and yet I have never really given it a chance. And it definitely deserves one.

It's smooth to apply, glides on with rich pigment, has decent staying power and feels non-drying. It's from By Terry and called Flirty Rosy (101), part of the Rouge Terrybly range.



This is my "grown up" nude lipstick. It's slightly rosy/brown so defines and adds colour without feeling too theatrical or strong. I have worn it all day - even whilst cleaning and dog walking :) - and I think this could/should easily become part of my life.

I wore this with a very full face...even false lashes! And I wasn't even doing anything exciting today. My only excuse is that the weekend is my beauty experimentation time.

So the sake of completeness I will run through the rest of the products I wore....




* A blend of Rachel K CC cream and By Terry Cover Expert foundation  (Vanilla Beige) all over the face - I really like both of these products individually. I am not sure why I decided to blend them together today but hey, I did. I used my fingers to get an even coverage.

* MAC Prep+Prime Light Boost highlighter - this is my second pen...I don't think it has been mentioned before but it's a fantastic under eye product. The yellow tone counteracts any redness or signs of a busy week.

* MAC Girlie shadow - my blush today was this...and I applied liberally (read: heavily). It's a nice neutral pink that also worked lightly brushed over the lids.

* Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting powder in Medium - I am obsessed with this product. Obsessed. It's an amazing contour - he really did create a colour that mimics a shadow - and also my crease/lower lashes product of choice. I can't get through a day without this and today was no different.

* MAC Crystal Avalanche - if you like a subtle inner corner highlight this is not the colour for you - it's a bright pearl - but I love lightly applying it both there and in the centre of the lid.

* YSL waterproof eye pencil - Mix Stila eye kajal with Urban Decay Zero and you get this. All the creaminess and intensity with none of the panda eye.  I apply this along the upper lashline and then blend with a stubby little Laura Mercier brush that I absolutely love.

* MUFE Smokey Lash - cannot beat this mascara. Nothing else to say...could this be tube number 10?

All of the above is pretty standard for me - it's more or less what I wear on a daily basis. The big difference though was the lip product and it's amazing how a lipstick can completely change your look and mood. I felt really happy wearing this and loved how it added some colour and brightness to my face.

So Flirty Rosy, here's a proper welcome to my life. I promise not to bury you in the lipstick drawer any more.

What's your favourite lip product of the moment?