Beauty Must-Have: Bite Lipsticks

If you haven’t tried Bite Beauty’s products yet, you need to ASAP! As a lipstick-lover, I’m constantly on the search for an affordable brand with a good variety of shades, that doesn’t flake or crack throughout the day. (We all know there is nothing worse than a dry pout – it takes high fashion to sad clown real quick.)

Fortunately, the search is over! While you will pay more for a Bite Lipstick than you would for your typical drugstore brand (roughly $25),  in my experience it has been well worth it. You don’t need much to get full coverage, and the color lasts all day without fading. I've had mine for months and haven't come close to running out - and I wear it religiously.

I was skeptical originally, since literally every lipstick brand in existence promises their product will make your lips look perfect all day, but the second I eat, lick my lips, talk, or even breathe, I’m whipping out my compact mirror for a touch-up again. The main thing that sets Bite apart is their ingredients. Based out of Toronto, Canada, the company’s top priority is creating lip products that are made of natural ingredients and antioxidants that won’t hurt you to ingest and actually do last all day as promised.

After hearing their philosophy, I gave it a try, and I was instantly hooked. It feels super smooth going on, stays gorgeous for hours, has a trendy matte finish, and even smells delicious due to its natural ingredients. The lipsticks are found the easiest at Sephora, but BiteBeauty's website goes further in depth about the products. Check out the links below!

           

Check It Out Here: Bite Beauty and Sephora

Have-to-Haves:

Amuse Bouche Lipstick: ($26 - sold in 34 colors) The "Amuse Bouche" is Bite's classic product: lipstick. No tricks, no gimmicks, just a lipstick that goes on smooth and creamy, and is sold in a huge range of colors. 

Sour Cherry - Maraschino Red

Sugarcane - Pale Pink

Matte Crème Lip Crayon: ($24 - sold in 18 colors) Bite's lip crayon is the perfect everyday lip-color to keep in your purse and put on quickly and easily for a rich matte look that lasts and is named after the natural and healthy ingredients it was made from.

Aubergine - Eggplant

Pastille

Lush Fruit Lip Gloss: ($22 - sold in 10 colors) For those on team lip gloss instead of lipstick - Bite has something for you too! The lip gloss is pretty self-explanatory in it's name, it is lush and hydrating, and has the delicious smell of fresh fruit. 

Honey - Nude with Gold Shimmer

Garnet - Vibrant Coral Pink

Line & Define Lip Primer: ($22) While it's not completely essential, and the lipstick will still look great without it, I would also highly recommend the lip primer sold by Bite. It's light, airy, and moisturizing, and has a point to line the lips as well as a slanted edge to fill them in, making it the perfect pre-pout prep. 

Line & Define Lip Primer

I've included some of my favorite products and shades from Bite above - but the options are endless and I truly believe they have a product for everyone. 

Thank you for reading!

XOXO,

Reilly Renée

Slaying into Spring

At this time of year (at least in Texas) the weather is at its most unpredictable. For my friends in the North I know this won't apply for a few more months... (sorry)! But lately, when I wake up and check my weather app before I get dressed, I'm never sure what I'm going to get. It gets so tiresome digging through my closet trying to find something to match ever-changing temperature. Therefore, here is my take on how to put together a simple outfit during this odd time transition of seasons with both a winter look and a look for the upcoming spring season:

For the winter look, my lovely model Moira is wearing a gray knit dress to stay warm, and black tights with black suede booties. The duller tones with a dark lip are perfect for cooler temperatures. Throw on your favorite coat and you're ready to take on the coldest of days while still looking fresh.

Dress: Francesca's 

Tights: The Gap

Booties: Call It Spring

Bracelet: Charming Charlie

Lipstick: "Aubergine" by Bite (Sold at Sephora)

For those sunshine-filled days, a patterned romper is the way to go! Not only is it comfortable, but you only need one item in your wardrobe, and you already have an entire outfit. To avoid looking too busy, just stick with a simple heel or flat (like these black pumps), and a pink or red pout. 

Romper: L'atiste by Amy

Black Pumps: Old Navy

Pearl Bracelet: American Eagle

Lipstick: "Pucker" by CoverGirl

... and don't forget to accessorize with a matching purse (preferably with a bow)!

Bow Purse: Mix No. 6 (Sold @ DSW)

Of course, don't forget the most important thing - be a fierce, fun, and fabulous bitch, regardless of season.

This is my first post so please let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions, comments, or questions I'd love to hear them! Thanks for reading!

XOXO,

Reilly Renée

Model: Moira Wilson
Photographer: Cameron Badolato