I have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day if I’m being honest. I’ve encountered many Valentine’s Days obviously, and there are a handful that just stand out. A few good ones and a ton that were total disasters! Don’t worry, I won’t be naming names. Leading up to Valentine’s Day, my single friends are complaining about being single and the taken ones are complaining about what gifts to give, what the night or weekend might entail etc. It’s a lot of pressure. There is one thing I know I have total control over, my lipstick! Whether you are taken or single, you can still wow the room or make sure your man can’t take his eyes off of you. I will say, if you’re single, you are gonna nail it tomorrow. Not having to worry about smudging a bold, bright lipstick is something I’m quite envious of ladies…with that being said, I’m going to highlight my two favorite lipsticks for Valentine’s Day, and the taken girls choice wasn’t easy. I’ve tried numerous lipsticks through the years that claim to have staying power. Being a wearer of RED lipstick , men often times are intimidated to go in for that kiss, and rightfully so! I will say the men that have won me over are the guys that just go for it, regardless if they are about to look like Ronald McDonald! It wasn’t until now that I actually discovered a product that lives up to it’s claims. Rimmel’s NEW Provocalips in Kiss Me You Fool..duh! Is absolutely amazing. It claims that it is 16 Hours of Kiss Proof color, although I never keep my lipstick on for 16 hours (or kiss for 16 hours for that matter), so I can’t quite speak on that. But, what I can tell you is this lipstick didn’t budge. No smearing on my man, no lip mark on my glass, no coming off while eating…nada. The key to making this lip color work is the application. You need to not touch your lips together for at least 60 seconds before applying the sealer coat on top of the main color. I used my clear lipliner and then layered this on my lips and cleaned up the lip line with a brush, then waited 60 seconds before applying the top coat. The color is intense and long lasting. I had a bit of trouble removing it at the end of the night, but a little bit of coconut oil took care of that. Now on to the single ladies. You have it a bit easier in the lipstick department. I say go for that super bright and pigmented pout! After all, you never know who’s attention you might catch. One of my all time favorite fun colors is VIOLET by BITE Beauty. I wear this color at least a few times a week. It always brightens my complexion, makes my teeth look super white and it’s just all around perfect! It definitely has a fun and sophisticated vibe that looks amazing with any outfit. BITE lipsticks are top notch. They are super creamy and just look and feel beautiful on your lips. They are absolutely worth every penny and then some. Whatever your Valentine’s Day has in store, rock your favorite lipstick with confidence! Who doesn’t love a confident women? Love you guys! xx