I’m off to New York this weekend to cover a few shows for my friends at Old Navy, so I think I had cooler weather in mind when I wore this outfit. Does that happen to you — when you are packing to go somewhere you already think you are there? Happens to me all the time. I go to cooler weather all the time in my brain…and then I step outside and remember I’m still in Texas. Nonetheless I can still pretend it’s fall and wear fall colors. (Camel is having a moment right now. This might be foreshadowing for a post next week.) And I love a pop of lip color when I wear neutrals. It makes the whole outfit just pop. I usually hit up an orange-red lip but this is a new to me shade from Smashbox — very vibrant and very red. (This shade is aptly named ‘firecracker.’)
Guess what? Smashbox wants to give away the same lip look that I’m wearing here (in your shade preference of course)! After years of perfecting lip color, they are now perfecting the shape with their Be Legendary collection. Leave a comment below with the hashtag #SHAPEMATTERS to be eligible to win a ‘Be Legendary Lip Lacquer and Always Shape Lip Liner’ duo. You can also go to #SHAPEMATTERS site and upload a GIF and a selfie to their site and they will donate to the Look Good Feel Better, an organization dedicated to helping those undergoing cancer treatment to look and feel the best they can.
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I'm obsessed with this outfit! I was just about to resell a pair of leather shorts, but I think I may have to keep them to try out a similar look! #SHAPEMATTERS
really liking this look! #SHAPEMATTERS
I love this! It's still hot in Georgia, so I understand your cool weather wishes! #shapematters
This is probably one of my favorite outfit of yours! I love how effortlessly chic and put together you look. I got those shoes from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and think I might need to recreate this look asap! if only it was cooler here in Chicago! #SHAPEMATTERS
have fun in nyc!! Love this look.
Nightchayde
This is an amazing look – kind of reminds me of an outfit you did in the Fossil look book a while back!
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I was just looking at these photos thinking, "Girlllll how are you possibly wearing a sweater (albeit beautiful) in this stinkin' heat!" Perfect pairing with the leopard pumps and red lip. I find that colour palette (camel, leopard, red) always looks so put together #SHAPEMATTERS
Have fun in NY! I love those heels 🙂 #SHAPEMATTERS
Love this lip color! #SHAPEMATTERS
lip color always matters and shape def matters! so glad to see bold lip colors on you #shapematters
great color!!
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And now I need a camel sweater, leopard shoes, and that shade of lipstick to go with my new black skirt. Bright lipstick is my jam and the right shade can make an outfit. 🙂 #SHAPEMATTERS
ooh I'd love a new lip color for fall! Happy Friday! #shapematters
Looking super beautiful! That red lipstick is such a score, it looks amazing on you!
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Lipstick changes everything #SHAPEMATTERS
Can't wait to hear about your fashion week adventures!
26 and Not Counting
#shapematters That's a great shade of red on you! I do love myself a pretty, bright lipstick. It's so fun!
I do that all the time when I'm packing! Last weekend I lined up a bunch of fall stuff for an 85 degree weekend in Denver. Whoops. Gorgeous look today!
Jessica
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I've been dying for a new lip color! Fall is almost here and I need some change! #SHAPEMATTERS
#SHAPEMATTERS Love this red! As a redhead it's hard for me to pull off a red lip without looking like a clown, but every year I try a new shade in hopes of nailing it. The search continues!
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Love the lip color! It's also really hot and humid in NYC right now, so I hope you didn't pack too many sweaters for your trip. Have fun, and I can't wait to see pics.
Kendra
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Lovely photos!!
xoxo, Diana
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#SHAPEMATTERS lovely shade!
love this slightly sheeny red! #shapematters
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Finding the right red is such a struggle, and then applying it is a whole different can of worms! You nailed it here. #shapematters
Always looking for a red! #shapematters
Love the look, as always, dear Kendi. I hope you are having a blast at NYFW. How exciting! #shapematters
Fun, fun, fun lip color!! #shapematters
You look great!!! Love that pop of color with the neutrals! You can never have enough lip color!! 🙂 #shapematters
I love the red lip on you, Kendi! #SHAPEMATTERS
Tamara
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I need to stock my closet with some camel pieces… I'm also feeling emerald for this fall! Love the bright lip!
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i find myself always wearing pinks but i love the red! looks amazing with the leather shorts #shapematters
I need to leather shorts so badly! I'm totally dressing for Fall even though it's still 90 degrees here in CA. Love the bright lip too! #SHAPEMATTERS
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This sweater is super cute, but the reviews say it's also very itchy. Would you agree? Only asking because I'm tempted to get it, but not if it's gonna be uncomfortable :/
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I'm totally using this sweater shorts combo next time it gets a bit cooler! #SHAPEMATTERS
Love the lip color! I don't normally wear lipstick, but tempted to give it a try… #SHAPEMATTERS
I'm in a major rut in the lip department. It's time for a refresh! #SHAPEMATTERS
Bold lips rock! #SHAPEMATTERS
Love the look and the lipstick, another great outfit. #SHAPEMATTERS.
doesn't everyone need a lip shade named firecracker? #shapematters
That lip color is gorgeous on you! #SHAPEMATTERS
This is an awesome fall look! Love that pop of color!! #shapematters
You look beautiful in warm tones. And this lipstick color really complements it.
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I love that lipstick on you! Beautiful! #SHAPEMATTERS
I want dat. #SHAPEMATTERS
I am so excited about cozy fall colors! #SHAPEMATTERS
i absolutely love this combination, a great transition outfit for sure. and the red lip really tops it off nicely! #SHAPEMATTERS
xo mk
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so awesome you get to go to NYFW!!! have fun! and great lips!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
#SHAPEMATTERS…lips do make such a difference. I find even if I don't have time for makeup, if I slash on a great lipstick…I still look relatively put together!
#SHAPEMATTERS lovely shade; I'd love to win my own!
Have fun in NYC – home for me! I'll be at a few shows this weekend as well…that lip color looks great on you! #SHAPEMATTERS
It is a little itchy, tbh. I didn't mind it but if you are sensitive to it then maybe find another less itchy option 😉
#SHAPEMATTERS such a pretty color!
WOW! Great color, and I love the look of that formula! #SHAPEMATTERS
The first thing I thought about when I saw the photos were – I love that lip color!!! So juicy and fresh. #SHAPEMATTERS
#SHAPEMATTERS this lip color looks beautiful on you! I'm jealous you are attending NYFW .. maybe I will someday!
Looking beautiful as always Kendi! #SHAPEMATTERS
#SHAPEMATTERS I would love to have a new lip color to try out! The tutorials on the shapematters site were actually super helpful – I need to try out the "balancing" one since my upper lip is smaller than my lower.
I LOVE A RED LIP! #SHAPEMATTERS
Cute bag, and lovin the heels.
xo Jenny
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Would love to win a great nude lip color! #SHAPEMATTERS
Love a great red lip! Gorgeous color. #SHAPEMATTERS
I've been itching to sport a bold red lip. Your neutral outfit with pop of lip color is just the inspiration I needed! #SHAPEMATTERS
oh my! everything about this outfit is perfect!! and that lipstick! i would love such a beautiful colour! #SHAPEMATTERS
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I just recently learned how to make lip liner work under a good lipstick and now I'm obsessed. Don't judge, who knew liner is the key?! Would love to get my hands on some snazzy new smashbox items for fall! Thanks for being an every day inspiration! #SHAPEMATTERS
Ooh! I'd love to try the Currant color! #SHAPEMATTERS
I used to shy away from brown because i thought with my brown hair it was just too much… brown! But I've since realized how wrong I've been. This sweater looks great on you and the red lipstick is a great touch. I might have to copy you for an upcoming fall look 🙂
xoxo
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I've always been nervous to try a bold lip, but I think I could work a berry hue for the fall #SHAPEMATTERS
Awesome! Always looking for new lip colors.
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#SHAPEMATTERS I desperately need some red lipstick!
Gorgeous look! And that lip color is so fun! I'm happy the cooler temperatures have hit Minnesota. I've been ready for sweater season for a couple of weeks now. Bring on the cozy tops and spiced drinks!
#SHAPEMATTERS it really does!
Wanting to try a red lip look! #SHAPEMATTERS
Ohh I would love a berry lip for Fall! Can't wait to see some of your coverage of NYFW! #SHAPEMATTERS
Love the lip color! Looking gorgeous<3
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Love the lips! I want to be bold enough to do something like that – it looks so so good.
Your shorts are so adorable!! Love the lipstick too, of course #SHAPEMATTERS
Nothing ties together an outfit like a bold lip! #SHAPEMATTERS
Love the color! It looks great w/ the camel sweater. 🙂
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Now I want to pull out my leather shorts! This lipstick color adds the right amount of pop to your look! #SHAPEMATTERS
I'm totally vibing towards bold lip, relaxed eyes this season! #SHAPEMATTERS
I hope you brought along some warmer-weather clothes! It's almost 90 in New York right now and will be around 80 tomorrow!
i love the color palette here and your lip color!
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love your bag!
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What a great color! #SHAPEMATTERS
I've been wanting to try this lipstick 🙂 #SHAPEMATTERS
Movie star glamour meets Texas chic! love it and love Smashbox! #shapematters
holy crap that color looks fab on you! love it! #shapematters
Love this look! I recently purchased some faux leather shorts and have been struggling to put together outfits with them, definitely going to try this pairing! The lip color is great too! #SHAPEMATTERS
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I am lipstick obsessed! It definitely does add a pop to a neutral outfit. Or to a colorful outfit for that matter. #shapematters
~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life
Great color lipstick on you! Have fun in NY!
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You look beautiful! I would absolutely love to start wearing lipstick more! Such an inspiration #SHAPEMATTERS 🙂
I have been wanting to try out a bright lip! #SHAPEMATTERS
have a great time in NY
Love that color on you and I'm loving it against the neutrals (which in Jenna Lyons' humble opinion include leopard of course)! #SHAPEMATTERS
I feel you with wanting fall weather and fall clothes already… alas, not to be for a few months yet. #SHAPEMATTERS
Love this outfit, and so envious of your trip! #SHAPEMATTERS
You make Old Navy look so chic!
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Eeee I love this look, and the lip color, of course! I've been wanting to wear more lip color myself but I always chicken out because it seems like no other grad students wear lip color, haha. #shapematters
xo Kimi
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Great color! Thanks for the giveaway! #shapematters
I also have that necklace and it matches everything! #shapematters
very nice lips, and nice outfit
greetings Meg
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I love your sweater! Perfect for fall
xo
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The colour of the sweater goes perfectly with the leopard shoes, and love that lipstick on you.
I love your style and your outfit! I am especially obsessed with your sunglasses! I've been trying to find a cute tortoise frame like those!
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Much love, Joycie
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I love nothing more than the perfect orange-red lipstick! This look is so classic. #SHAPEMATTERS
Best,
Kara
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Beautiful lip color! #shapematters
You pull off that lip color so well! #jealous #looklikea3yearoldwhenIapplystatementlipstick #shapematters
Love that lip color! #SHAPEMATTERS
Love the colour combo! #SHAPEMATTERS
Great look this is. Really like sweater:)
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#SHAPEMATTERS Love the lip color! And I totally know what you mean. I want to wear my fall colors, but even here in Upstate NY, it's still too warm!!
#SHAPEMATTERS I really like that lip color! I also like the camel and leather, great combo!
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#Shapematters That color looks great on you! The leather shorts and leopard are also pretty wonderful.
#shapematters LOVE a red lip! You look fabulous!
This has inspired me to bring out my leather shorts this week! Wouldn't hurt to have some new lip color to start off the Fall with #shapematters
My favorite thing to wear these days is a classic red lip #SHAPEMATTERS
#SHAPEMATTERS love that lip color, and those shorts!
it's humid and in the 80s on the east coast..really hope you're not going to wear sweaters in this kind of heat…
#SHAPEMATTERS … Always trying to find the perfect red! Love that one.
gorgeous as always… dying over those leather shorts!! red lips are the perfect pop of color #shapematters
love a good red for fall…and all the other seasons too! #SHAPEMATTERS
Gorgeous. Lipstick is my life love. #SHAPEMATTERS
Such a pretty color! Red is always a staple!:) xo, Hayley http://www.dailydoseofdarling.com
Love the red lip color with the classic combo of camel, black, and leopard! #SHAPEMATTERS
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Love the lip color with camel! As always, you look fab! #SHAPEMATTERS
I love the colour!! #SHAPEMATTER
I sure hope Texas gets the memo soon that it needs to start cooling down! Also, if you are in the market for some great Fall accessories, you should check out Stella & Dot! Stelladot.com/alyssahammond
That shade of red lip colour looks great on you! It's so good that the brand is ready to donate some money to people fighting with cancer.
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wish I was bold enough to sport that red lip! looks great with your coloring #SHAPEMATTERS
I cannot wait to start wearing deep red lipstick with knit sweaters and ankle booties this fall! #SHAPEMATTERS
A very nice outfit and the red lipstick adds that extra accent to it 🙂
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love this look! and the lip color is perfect! #SHAPEMATTERS
xxoo,
nikki
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Love the lipstick color and shorts! 🙂 #SHAPEMATTERS
I am wearing deep red lipstick today for the first time and I'm loving it! #shapematters
Fall is the perfect time to get back into lipstick. #SHAPEMATTERS
I love how bright lip colors instantly brighten up my face. Nice! – J #SHAPEMATTERS
I NEED the exact shade you're wearing, Kendi! #SHAPEMATTERS
#SHAPEMATTERS Sooo pretty! <3
such a cute look with the neutrals and pop of lip color! #SHAPEMATTERS