I have been a bad blogger. There's been a few things keeping the muse at bay of late, and I feel like I should share a little bit of what's happening with you guys. I feel that you share your time with me by reading my little labour of love, and you deserve to hear why I've been a bit out of touch.
First, let's talk about my new fave lip product!
I had the pleasure of attending World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto last month, and it was such a great experience! I'm working on a full recap, and trend report so keep an eye out for that.
A week or two before, my lips cracked and split in a few places. I panicked! How can one be expected to do Fashion Week sans lipcolour? I healed up nicely, but my lips were extremely dry an is a d sensitive. I still couldn't wear most lipsticks or glosses. They irritated me, or dried out too quickly. That is until I tried Lip Lover by Lancôme!
A few months back, Lancôme released their entry into the lipstick/balm hybrid world. Lip Lover is a highly pigmented liquid lipstick with a balm-like texture and gloss-like shine. The 3-in-1 elixir formula contains a balmy base for ultra cushiony comfort, saturated pigments adhere to the lips for long lasting vivid colour, and a shiny layer remains at the surface for a dewy finish which also protects the lip. The result is a soft, rich, nourishing formula which provides a great colour payoff, and lasts for hours!
The shade I chose was Belle de Rouge #356, which is a clear rosey-red. It has a my lips but better quality to it, and gives an elegant hit of colour. Such an amazing product that's worth every cent of the $29.00 price tag!
As I mentioned above, things have been a bit rough for the last month or so. My lupus has progressed, and it can`t be controlled with my current treatment plan. I`ve been suffering with pain, lethargy, stiffness, and some neurological issues. In late September my Doctor talked to me about the next step in treatment. A form of chemotherapy is often helpful for lupus patients, so we decided to do some tests to see if there was a chance I`d respond to the chemo. The test results show that I should respond well to it, so as of next Monday, I start the treatment! The dose of medication is much lower than that of a cancer patient, so the side-effects won`t be as severe. I`ll be run down, lazy, may lose some hair. The first 12 weeks will be hard, but by spring I should be a dancing machine!
So, in the meantime I`m rocking a short pixie, and enjoying my last weekend of wine for the next six to nine months! My yoga pants are prepped, and my Annie is keeping the couch warm for me. If I`m MIA here and there know I`m thinking of you guys, and I`ll keep you updated. I also have some really cool posts which I`m working on to keep me occupied for the next few weeks!
Be well Boys and Girls!
Donna Xoxo
