Orange, you going to ask me?

About my ongoing love affair with orange lipsticks. Bad puns aside. Ever since the weather has been warming up, I have been gravitating towards bright lipsticks, in particular; orange lipsticks.

Let's get this party started with Revlon's Lip Butter in Candy Apple. If I were to define how I approach beauty in three words, it would be "on the go". Not quite a lipstick, not quite a balm. The Revlon Lip Butters are fuss free and perfect for those days where you want a slick of colour without wearing a heavy lipstick. Candy Apple is a sheer, subtle orange red colour which is perfect for those who are interested in buying an orange toned lipstick but are yet to purchase a obnoxiously bright orange lipstick.

Which brings me on to the Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 12. This lipstick is a match made in heaven when paired with black, white or navy. I'm a big fan of the Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks as the formula is non drying, the colour pigmentation is fantastic and they have a great colour selection.  This lipstick has a very distinct orange colour with a slight undertone of red. If it were to have a name, I'd call it burnt coral.

Finally, on to the last but certainly not least favourite orange lipstick, it is the Rouge Dior Classic in Flamboyant Blazing Red #638. I actually bought this lipstick for my mum (the lady who instilled my love of orange lipsticks) while I was roaming at the airport in Bordeaux. However, my mum is in a magenta and fushia lipstick crunch and I am currently looking after this one for her.  Ah. The benefits of having a mum who loves lipsticks! Along with the vibrant orange red colour, the formula of this lipstick is amazing! It's hydrating, moisturising and has fantastic staying power. All and all, a total dream and worth the splurge!





Capturing colours is something of an art. An art that I have to practice. From left to right is the Dior Rouge (#638), Rimmel Kate (#12) and Revlon Lip butter (Candy Apple). The Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick is definitely more vibrant than burnt orange in real life.

Are there any orange lipsticks that I should keep my eyes peeled for? I look forward to expanding my collection.

Beginnings

To begin, to start, to commence and to end, to complete or to finish are a complete contrast of words but really, they're not so different. They both require a (huge)leap of faith into the unknown, the uncertain and unpredictable future.

But there's something so inviting about beginnings, for you never know what the future may have in store for you and you absolutely will not know unless you try. It's really a pleasant juxtaposition of fear and excitement. Lucky for me, that's my favourite kind of contrast.

Ahoy! You've stumbled onto my little nook here on the interwebz. I'm Stephanie from Splashes of Stephanie. Yes, the name would make a lot more sense if I were a swimmer, surfer or water aerobics enthusiast. But alas, I am none of those things. I am, however, someone who has a myriad of interests. The way I see it, my brain is a pool that's filled with many ideas and interests and when you jump/cannonball into this pool, these ideas and interests will generate a huge (steph filled, idea and interest driven) splash.

Here's an (accurate) visual representation in the form of stick figures.

Also, I've always harboured a great love for alliteration and I think it sounds marvellous.

 Almost forgot to place a visual of the girl behind the splash: moi.

Now the beginning has began, I look forward to writing more posts to make up the middle. 

--Stephanie 

Collared top: H&M Polkadot Jumper: Forever 21 Mustard Jeans: Jay Jays Black T-Bar Flats: Rubi Shoes Red Crossbody Bag: Accessorize Sunnies: Ray bans Watch: New Look