Talk about an impulse buy.

I've been wanting a red lipstick for a while now because it is a very classic and timeless color. However, red may be difficult to pull off because even the slightest variance of shade can make a difference. That is why with a red lipstick I wanted to purchase one that is high-quality and suits me.

Now originally I was thinking Bobbi Brown, but when I went to Nordstrom I discovered that they didn't really have the right shade I was looking for. I wanted a red that was more towards the dark side and not orange-ish. 

So then I tried on lipsticks from Dior, Chanel, and other brands that honestly is out of any high school student's budget. Next I tried MAC because it's a pretty popular make up brand. Unfortunately, I do not understand the hype about MAC lipsticks. I try it on and immediately I feel a difference in texture. It is clay-like, thick, and unflattering.  Perhaps it is because I tried on expensive designer products beforehand. BUT STILL! I'd rather just buy a Revlon lipstick from Target or something (as I normally do). 

After much trial and error and having to deal with a very overwhelming makeup seller person, I ended up buying the Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in the shade 38. I just chose it literally in one second without even trying it on because Nordstrom was about to close. But, I went back a couple days ago and tried it on before opening my lipstick to make sure the $33 was worth it (yes $33... I had no idea it would be that expensive). Luckily, the shade looks very nice on me in my opinion and I think it'll be worth the money I paid. 

I was shocked when I opened this because I've never seen a lipstick so fancy in my life! The lipstick case is designed like a pen. It clicks out!