Infallible, yet unkissable; Loreal Paris 8 hr Lip Gloss Review

"Ooooh Pretttttty!" Is the first thing I said when I saw Loreal's Infallible Lip Gloss in Pink Topaz. I adore pink lipstick and pink lip gloss. No I'm not a Barb or crazed Nicki Minaj fan, (although I do enjoy Pink Friday and appreciate a glammed up Barbie doll). I just LOOOOVE Pink! I'm a proud dark-chocolate diva, who refuses to believe that dark-skinned chicks must wear dark colors on their lips. Boooo, that's so 1992.  So when I see a bright pink lip accessory that looks like it might work with my skin tone; I'm quick to jump at the opportunity to "Think Pink" (yes I too used to dream of being a Victoria's Secret model). 

The great thing about the Infallible lip gloss purchase (which is about $8.50 a pop by-the-way) is that it looks amazing with my brown skin. I was right about the color. It was not too bright or pale. It also lasted quite a while. Maybe not 8 hours, but close enough. The only thing that bothered me is when I'd lick my lips or press my lips together; it felt like there was a barrier on my lips. I couldn't feel my tongue touching my lips; I could feel my tongue touching a thick saran wrap-like surface though. This is fine if I don't intend on letting another person touch my lips. If I'm going to go the whole day making sure men look, but don't touch; then this gloss is perfect, but if I go on a date or end up lip locking with a beau, then we're going to have some problems. This is not a kissable lip gloss. It's a work- and-look-fly lip gloss, it's a Way-too-busy-to-stop-and-reapply lip gloss, it's a mom-on-the-go-but-damn-it-I'm-fly lip gloss, not a girlfriend lip gloss, or a kissing bandit lip gloss. 

You can help this lip gloss along however, by simply rubbing on a little CoverGirl Wetslicks (great for make-out sessions and creating soft lips), or simply yet, a little petroleum jelly or coconut oil across your lips. This will loosen the barrier a little, making your lips a little more physically inviting. This way, if you get a surprise visit from your hubby on your lunch break he won't be put off by the cling wrap plastic barrier on your lips. 

Stay pretty and kissably soft divas!

I dislike unnecessary business calls. Don't call me unless you're hiring me. Period.

Ok Chase Bank, you're kidding right? You called me 3 times today from 8am until 8pm AND was the first call I got when my dead phone was turned back on and the ONLY reason you were harassing me to day was to let me know that my account is current?! SERIOUSLY?! And the whole "can you verify your current address" mumbo jumbo was all too sketchy for me. Sorry if I got an attitude when I REFUSED because you couldn't tell me the address you already had listed. Shoooot, I can't. I hate getting phone calls from businesses. Especially when the other person is not in the US. I don't mean to sound like "one of those people", but I'm so afraid of being conned. And I don't like answering phone calls from 800 numbers because I don't want some random business explaining to me why I owe them money. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad you wanted to let me know I don't owe you anything, but I'd rather not talk to anyone who isn't a family member, friend, or employer. That's all I'm saying. 

Signed,

Withdraw and Introverted on her day off. 

Random Talk

I thought my first post should be simple. Maybe even fun. Well fun for me at least. Above is a video with various snippets from conversations I've had with guys, my best friends, and my sister. Some are on the same day others are not. It's kind of obvious which is which. What started out as a project to view my natural facial expressions and reactions turned out to be a learning experience for myself in a slightly more intimate way. I'm learning the Meisner technique which is all about listening and reacting, which I do a lot of (in real life) and figured it would be cool to see what other people see and hear when they talk to me.

A few things mentioned in the video are Woody and Wesley in White Men Can't Jump. Living light-skinned, Sex and Natural hair, Sex and Zodiac signs, Acting, unsupported friends, men and their limited ways of comforting women, being a horrible aunt, Tommy Lee Jones as Denzel Washington as Tommy Lee Jones in Under Siege, Baby daddies and their exes, and Naomi Campbell's hair line.