Lips of the dreamers

I did it again, so sorry. Took way too long to get back on here, and have no excuse. She's busy, who cares, get on a computer and lets chat. Well okay!! Like most of you, I wake up and think about lipstick/makeup, and go to bed thinking about lipstick/makeup. And then of course dream of it, what look would be new and exciting? What colors do I think are up and coming, what trends do I think are coming back, and what texture do I think goes best with my skin?? Well for one thing, when it comes to lipstick, of course there are trends, but I mean how many color are there? Red will always be here, now lets make sure these crazy colors that make our hair color stand out stay!!!This is one of the colors I love, but will be soon discontinuing. For the simple fact that every night when I go to bed, I personally DO NOT like cream lipstick. So for the future, as a heads up, the entire line will soon become all matte colors, and if you want some shine just throw on some lipstick. And I also made this decision based on what many of you were telling me as well. We all love matte lipstick. So for me, I eat, breathe, and sleep lipstick, but that is because this is my passion, and I have chosen to make a career out of it. Now for you, while you must throw on your favorite lipstick each morning, whatever it is that you find your heart and mind always leaning towards, just in case you didn't know, that is your passion. You must always go after what you want, what you love. Who wants to wake up in the morning and say "oh, well the job pays the bills". I know I sure don't. So go get it, you know you can.

Be kind, Love lipstick!

So, being the woman that I am.. and being around women all the time, whether it be at FIDM when I visit, or at the mall, or watching all these reality TV shows, it is very clear that women are rude. Now, of course there are exceptions, but whatever, its true. I had been friends with girls growing up, where all they did was talk bad about everyone around them. Someone was losing weight, they would talk bad, someone gained weight they would mouth off. A girl we had gone to high school with was doing really well in life, they had nothing but negativity to repel into the world. Glad to say, I am not associated with women like that anymore, but let's talk about it for a minute. What makes us feel entitled to talk about others.. the way they dress, who they date, the makeup they wear, what weight they are, everything! And the answer is, jealousy and envy. Literally, that's it. Notice you will never have a hater from someone who is doing better than you. JUST SAYING. People who are happy with their lives won't give you a bitch face, they will surprisingly smile. So here's what my purpose is for this brand. We need to represent being kind. If you are a "mean girl", I can honestly say I do not want you associated with my brand. And of course they will say... well your brand isn't even in stores, you're not that big anyways. Well the truth is, not yet.. but I have so much more in store for you to hate on in the future. Just you wait. I am trying to represent kindness, acceptance, a bold and vibrant life in a judgment free environment. So here's to the women who can empower one another, accept others for who they are. The women who are leaders, and use that as a good thing rather than to make everyone feel you are better than them. Here's to you, the STRONG women of today... who also love lipstick. =) STAY TRUE.

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Okay Okay, I know. It has been way too long since I have been on here. MY APOLOGIES. I would say I have an awesome excuse like I have been traveling across the world, got married, or went on tour with Miley Cyrus... but, I dont. I have been busy visiting FIDM, guest speaking, going to events to meet amazing people in the industry to help me make this the best lipstick company out there. And I have met some pretty awesome people. Very thankful for the opportunities I have been blessed with, simply because of FIDM. Yes, I love my school. ANYWAYS, I have been working creative wise as to trying to portray this brand the way I want to. Very pure and raw. Empowering, accepting, exciting, daring, and positive. So, I brain storm all the time, do photo shoots, and plan my next move. As far as new packaging and so forth. SO, if anyone has any ideas as to new product colors, packaging colors that stand out to you. Whatever you feel draws you into a product the most, let me know!!! This will be a huge company in due time. One that stands for something positive, and has exciting and bold photos and product.... OH, AND!!! I have a temporary site now, until mine gets flawlessly designed and built.. I have this one for now, making shopping easier!!! www.ellemichellecosmetics.ecrater.com. THANKS LOVES, STAY TRUE, and BE KIND!

Loving it!!

So as far as blogs are concerned, I would much rather have conversations than to tell you how to do makeup. Plus, there's plenty of other blogs that are successful in coaching you along the way anyways!! So I would rather be here as a friend, we can have conversations, relate to one another, see resemblances or differences.. Whichever, I don't exactly want to be a teacher. This may be because I was never taught how to do makeup, I had older sisters who I always admired.. But nobody ever taught me how to do anything. I am very visual, which means that is the language I speak. I understand through pictures, so I translate through pictures. Which is why I can appreciate blogs that show you along the way, and especially tell you what products they are using. The beautiful Bobbi Mechelle from Arizona, has a great beauty blog called bobbimechelle@wordpress.com. Not only does she have a great blog, but she was kind enough to use Elle Michelle Cosmetics lipstick, "confident" which is a matte, brick red shade. These are the moments I live for. I love seeing women across the country using my product, and especially enjoying it. And it is extremely fun for me to get to shout them out as well! So this is for you Bobbi, thank you for putting my product on your blog, I very much appreciate your support!!! - Lauren Michelle