Pucker Up




cardigan: cozy fashion, shirt: stolen from Kayla, jeans: abercrombie (altered), boots: target (old), hat: made by my mom, lipstick: maybelline "are you red-dy"

A couple of years ago, I went through a little America's Next Top Model phase. They were about to start a new season, so there were re-runs of three or four seasons all in a row. So while Philip was working long, crazy hours and I had nothing else to do (I'm sure...), I watched. 

Anyway, there was this episode where Tyra told one of the models that her upper lip was too thin, and she recommended rolling up a little toilet paper and putting it inside her lip to make it look a little more full. First off, wet toilet paper makes me want to hurl. Second, that just seems so weird. And third, I have an easier solution -- have Peanut kick you in the face, give you a fat lip, and then put bright red lipstick on so your upper lip looks nice and full. 

I went with option #3. 

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I'm linking up with Kayla for the last day of The 10 Day Challenge (is it really already over?!). We're going out of our comfort zone, and I did it with red lips AND a hat. I was a little terrified (mostly because Philip hates lipstick on me), but I actually liked it. And I'm pretty sure I'm a real fashion blogger now that I own red lipstick.


23 comments:

  1. You pulled off both great! Adorable as always! Have a great weekend! (and I'm an america's next top model fan too.)

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  2. Cute, Merrick! :) I share your lip woes. Last week I accidentally "punched" myself in the face while shutting off the alarm clock (Who does that? A case of being very tired and a lack of depth perception, I'm thinking). At least your puffy lip (your lipstick does a marvelous job of masking it) was the result of another human being!! Ha...

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  3. Your makeup looks gorgeous, I love the red lips! Red lipstick scares me too but you pulled it off amazingly well!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  4. I think you and Tyra are crazy because I never noticed that you had a thin upper lip.

    And the red looks fantastic on you! Don't listen to Phillip - he'll come around. Spencer didn't like it either at first, but now he loves it.

    North Meets South

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  5. I really like you with this red lipstick on! you could defo do it more often! :) and I hope Peanut didn't hurt you too bad... x

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  6. You are so pretty! Lovin' everything about this outfit, especially those boots!

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  7. I find that hard to believe that you didn't own red lipstick! Looks cute!

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  8. Aah, the hazards of motherhood. Also, I loved the picture with the hat and the lipstick, somehow they really complement each other.

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  9. You pull off a bright lip very well! I also like your fun outfit, with the knit hat. Cute.

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  10. You look SO CUTE in that hat! Love it.

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  11. You're completely legit now that you've worn red lipstick on your blog! ;) But really, I think you look fantastic! It doesn't look too dramatic or drastic on you at all. Hot mama!

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  12. That shirt is awesome. I have TWO of those hats from Mom, but it's never cold enough to wear here.

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  13. You look great, Merrick! I don't blame you for getting sucked into America's Next Top Model. Whenever I catch those season reruns I get sucked in too!

    Audrey
    www.puttingmetogether.com

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  14. You look lovely in red lipstick! So, 1940s!! And happy to see the hat. I'd forgotten about it. I need to get my knitting needles heated up again!

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  16. This looks great on you and really adds a little drama to your face. Where did you get your red lipstick? I'm on the market for one myself.

    -Sarah
    Cable Car Couture

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  17. Inquiring minds want to know- what color? I love the way it all came together.

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  18. I tried to comment earlier, but wasn't logged into Blogger and the whole thing got wiped out. Boo!

    I love, love the red lips. I have that same shade of lipstick, but it looks nowhere near as fantastic on me as it does on you. I especially love it with the blue tones of your outfit. Pretty!

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  19. ha... i went through the same antm phase, probably at the same time as you because i remember that episode! and my husband hated it, i guess me just don't get it. love the red, it looks great on you!

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  20. Love this outfit and your lipstick color is gorgeous!

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  21. You look gorgeous! That is the perfect shade of red lipstick on you...love it!! Have agreat weekend!

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  22. I think the red lips look great! And I didn't even notice the fat lip. lol And Tyra is stupid! :D

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