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Bold Lipped Confidence

September 19, 2017 · In: Lifestyle

Have you ever tried something new and it completely boosted your confidence? That’s how I felt the first time I put on this bold lip color. 

Disclaimer: this is not a sponsored post and I did not receive compensation from any of the brands mentioned. All opinions that are held are my own. 

My August make-up challenge (check out the bucket list here) inspired me to try something a little bolder for a fall lip color. I searched for the perfect dark wine-colored liquid lipstick. I am by no means a makeup guru, but I loved this powermatte lip pigment by NARS in the shade “Rock with You!” I am very cautious about matte lip products because I do not enjoy the drying effect that it usually haves on my lips. However, this product from NARS was super comfortable during my entire wear. Plus, the color is gorgeous!

This is hands down my favorite fall color. As soon as the calendar read “September” I was eager to add to my collection of wine-colored clothing. I saw this dress in the window of a New York and Company Outlet store. How cute are the bell sleeves?

These pictures are from my first ever blog photoshoot! I definitely would not say that I am a natural behind the camera. However, when I changed into this outfit (this was my second outfit photographed) it was like something changed inside of me. I felt more confident and playful. I think it showed. Thanks again to Michael Ellis Photos for shooting these for me!

♥ Cierra

By: AmbitiouslyCierra · In: Lifestyle · Tagged: Fall, Lifestyle

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  1. Amanda Callender says

    September 19, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Absolutely love that bold color on you! You’ve inspired me to branch out myself and find a bold color that suits me 🙂

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    • AmbitiouslyCierra says

      September 20, 2017 at 1:26 am

      Yes!! You should definitely try it! I love a good pink or neutral, but sometimes ya need to shake it up!

      Reply
  2. Kailyn Brown says

    September 19, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Those pictures turned out really nice! Props to your camera man ?? Oh, and the lipstick shade is nice too I’ve never tried that brand, might have to check it out

    Reply
    • AmbitiouslyCierra says

      September 20, 2017 at 1:29 am

      Thank you! I think its a good investment lip color! NARS also has a bunch of other shades in their powermatte that I love but haven’t purchased yet. My photographer was awesome! You can click on his name to go to his website 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tamatha Callender says

    October 18, 2017 at 1:16 am

    Fabulous photos you look gorgeous Love love love

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    • AmbitiouslyCierra says

      October 18, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  4. Kayla says

    November 28, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    I love your dress and lip color, Cierra! So cute!!

    xo Kayla
    http://www.aclassicambition.com

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    • AmbitiouslyCierra says

      November 29, 2017 at 12:03 am

      Thank you!! One of my favorite fall colors that I’m probably going to carry into winter!

      Reply

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