Recently, my most often purchased makeup item has got to be lipstick. I have so, so many, and wear them all. That's gotta be a good thing, right? At least they're not just lingering, unused. Up until recently, I was all about nudes/light lips, and all I owned was Barry M Lip Paint 101. 

I used to stare longingly at women with bold, statement, colorful lips, and long for the courage to wear something so daring myself. Then, one afternoon last year, I realized the only person stopping me from wearing something brighter was myself, so the next time I was in Superdrug, I picked up three vibrant - by contrast - shades. It was strange at first, seeing the new lipsticks on my face, and I convinced myself they didn't suit me. They were left in the bottom of my makeup bag, until my husband asked why I didn't wear them anymore, because he liked them on me, and I realized I was just being hypercritical of myself (something of which I'm very guilty). 

Since then, my lipstick collection has flourished, and I'm starting to be bolder and braver, and I'm loving it!

Pictured above is MAC Rebel, MAC Nicki Minaj Viva Glam 2, an unbranded lipstick, shade name Sherbet that I recieved as a gift, Barry M Lip Paint 153, Rimmel Moisture Renew Coral Queen, Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss 110, Barry M Lip Paints in 100 and 101, and Maybelline Moisture Extreme Passion Red. 

My newest, most daring (for me) additions is the MUA Luxe Velvet lip lacquers, pictured above (L-R: Atomic, Criminal, Funk, Reckless, and Kooky). A few months ago, I never would have dreamed about purchasing one of these, let alone the whole collection! Now I find myself wearing these bad boys a lot more than I ever thought I would. 

Do you have a favourite lipstick? Do you prefer bold lips, or pale/nude lips? What's your lip style?