Blush Fiends Fall: Stila Convertible Color in Poppy

This year, I've kind of been missing fall. Having spent the majority of my time in California since May, there hasn't really been any variation in weather. Do I even know what fall is anymore?? (Dramatic, I know.)

When I think of this time of year, I think of the trees and crisp air. I always loved watching the leaves change color, into those bright oranges and deep reds, so today's blush pick is inspired by those colorful leaves I'm missing. I would have picked an orange blush to go with the leaves, but that seems so summery. Plus when I think of fall blush, I think of deep reds - something that I'm missing from my blush collection, though I suspect I had some perfect ones in my Nars stash a few years back... Anyway, I'm all for cream blush when the weather turns dry, and Stila Convertible Color in Poppy seems to be just right this time of year.  

I love applying the color heavily on lips - as this formula doesn't feel drying or anything - as shown in the swatch above. Shown blended out to the right, it becomes a bit of an orange-y red on my skin. Kind of perfect I think! It is easy to apply quickly with fingers, and lasts all day on me too. Plus, I could sure use a bit of color this time of year. :) 

What are your fall blush picks? I'd love to know! :)  Check out the other ladies' posts for Blush Fiends Fall!
Beauty Reflections 
Bloomin' Beauty
ChloeAsh
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Blush Fiends: Spring Blush with Stila Convertible Color in Sweet Pea

I know it is a bit cliche, but spring is always about pink for me. PINK! I love pink. It is just so cheerful and pretty! My blush pick this spring is a new cream shade from Stila, the Convertible Color in Sweet Pea. WOO!

This is my second Stila Convertible Color and I am really loving them. At $25, they are decently affordable and come in a wide range of shades. They are SUPER creamy and easy to blend, and they work great on both lips and cheeks.

On lips, I can wear these for a few hours without any strange fading, etc. Typically, this doesn't make it through a meal for me, but that is ok - not much does! What I was particularly impressed by is that while this has quite pigmented color and nearly feels like a stain, it is not drying at all for me. It might even be on the verge of moisturizing for my extremely dry lips.

On cheeks, I apply lightly and this makes it most of the day - the shade is light on my cheeks the way I typically apply, so from what I can tell, it lasts about 6-8 hours. I'm hardly wearing any makeup in the photo below, but look at the pretty pink goodness of Stila Convertible Color in Sweet Pea on lips and cheeks! 

So there you have it, my favorite spring blush pick. :)  Check out what the other Blush Fiends ladies have selected for spring!

• Beautyholics Anonymous
• Beauty Cabby
• ChloeAsh

What do you think of this blush? Have you tried Stila Convertible Colors? Do you have a favorite shade or a favorite cream cheek product? I'd love to know! 

Blush Fiends: The Blush That Started It All

Sometime in December, a few of us got into a massive Twitter conversation around our never ending blush collections, and Blush Fiends was born! Over much discussion, we decided to share the blush that started our blush collecting habits!

The first blush that I remember was from Lancome. I was SO EXCITED  that my mom was purchasing it for me. I think it was for Homecoming or Prom or something, and she also got me the Star Bronzer in brush form, which I seriously loved forever. In any event, that first blush was Lancome Blush Subtil in Miel Glace, a gorgeous and subtle shade that seems to work for so many skin tones.

I periodically think about buying a Lancome Blush Subtil again. Perhaps it is just the happy memory of that first luxury blush that was oh so pretty, or perhaps it is just my subconscious remembering that it was my first foray into blushes!

A few years later, when I managed to lose all concept of money in college, the Chanel seasonal collections sucked me in. Chanel Joues Contraste in Rose Petale was one of those early purchases, and it started off a long obsession with Chanel, then Nars, and now Burberry blush, as well as a never ending obsession with bronzer!

I no longer use Chanel Rose Petale, but it is still a pretty shade that I keep in the bottom of my drawer. Why?? I can't explain. Perhaps it is sentimental, or perhaps because it is broken and I'm too scared it will break more or make a mess! I can't even clean it up because a) I can't bear to waste bits of it and b) it will just make more messes. UGH.

But see how pretty it is?? Also, SAD!

So there you have it - the blush that started it all, AND the blush that started a never ending blush and bronzer buying spree. :) What was your first blush? Are you blush obsessed too? I'd love to know! 

Do check out the blush that started it all for some of the other Blush Fiend ladies. We are missing a few lovely ladies - Liz, Lyn, Paris, Tracy, and Xiao, we miss you! We do hope that should they free up, they will join us for the next installment! Anyways, have fun diving into the early stages of our blush collections!

Beautyholics Anonymous
ChloeAsh
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