Review: The Lipstick Collection created by Kate By Rimmel

The 1st Lipstick collection created by Kate Moss High intensity colour for up to 8 hours. Formula infused with Black Diamonds, reflects light like never before. Captues all the flair, edge and timelessness of Kate’s unique look.

First off, the name is not catchy at all. I need to get that out of my system, its too long and I think the name is what really prevented this lipstick from taking off. A simple 'By Kate' would have been significantly better. 

The packaging is cute and simple, I really like it. I think it reflects Kate Moss's style and I love that she put a simple signature on each one, I think it is a nice touch and very good branding for herself. There is only a simple embossed Rimmel logo on the top, not overbearing at all. 

I bought the brightest red there was, because you can never have enough red lipstick. The below image is myself wearing the shade 10 with a red lip liner underneath the prevent it bleeding out. It goes on relatively smooth, it can be a bit fiddly to get right but with lipliner as your base, you can't really go wrong. I wore it for a full day and I was definitely impressed with the performance, it stayed on even after i ate. It is hard to tell if that is due to the lipliner or the lipstick its self.

Overall, i was very impressed by the product, not the name. It surpassed my expectations as I have not hard particularly high ones for Rimmel in the past. I would definitely purchase this again in the future and recommend it for someone who wants a good lasting red lipstick that does not have a ridiculous price tag. 

How to dress for your body shape: Inverted Triangle

Inverted triangle body types have a large upper half of the body and a slim lower half. They are characterized by large busts, large shoulders, wider, undefined waists, small hips and thin legs. Inverted triangles should try to accentuate their small hips and legs while drawing attention away from their large chest and shoulders.

• Choose bottoms that flare to balance out the larger upper half of the body. Skirts and pants with a flare add the illusion of size.

• Pick tops that show off thin arms to flatter this body type. Sleeveless tops and flutter sleeve tops accomplish this goal.

• Wear darker colors on top and lighter colors on the bottom. This minimizes the top half. Lighter colors also create the illusion of a larger bottom half, and creates proportion.

• Buy tops that cover the hip area. This hides the wider waist that inverted triangle body types have. It also draws the attention towards the shapely and slim legs associated with an inverted triangle body type.

• Try tops that have less detail. Details draw attention to the top, and will make an inverted triangle's top even more noticeable.

• Wear shirts with large straps. Anything strapless or with thin straps will draw attention to wide shoulders. Sleeveless tops are flattering if they don't make the shoulders appear more broad with thin straps.

Play down the top:

Tops should draw attention downward away from the shoulders.

V neck, wrap style and vertical lines in the bodice all draw attention downward.

Jackets should be narrow at the shoulders and widest at the hips.

Wear Tailored shirts and jackets.

Wear dark colored tops.

Vertical lines created with accessories will draw the attention downward

Monochromatic colors in draped styles will lengthen the body.



Play up the bottom:
Wear a belt, it will accent your waist

Choose bottoms that enhance and flatter your lower body.

Strong visual details below the waist will draw the attention downward.

Wear pants with pockets and embellishment.

Wear wide leg or boot cut pants.

Wear a full or A-line skirt.

Wear horizontal lines on the bottom half.

Add volume with thicker fabrics on the bottom with fabrics like knit, wool or tweed.

Show off those great legs with a great pair of pumps.

Stay away from shoes with straps, they will shorten your legs.

Dressing for your shape: Hourglass

Lucky you! You have the Hourglass body type that most women strive for. Your bust and hips are well balanced and you have a beautifully defined waist. Your have gently rounded shoulders that align nicely with your hips. Your waist is obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips. You most likely have a rounded bottom and beautiful side as well as front profile. Your upper body is proportionate in length to your legs which are shapely. From top to bottom, you are a picture of harmony and balance. 

Tops

Look for tops that will accentuate your waist and maintain the balanced look of your figure. Look for:
•    Belted tops.
•    Tops with banding or nipping at the waist.
•    Form-fitting tops.
•    Wrap-style tops.
•    Tailored shirts and jackets andscooped or V necks as these will accentuate your bust.

Bottoms 

Lucky you! You can wear most any bottoms as long as you pair them with the proper top. Try the following:•    High-waisted pants and pencil skirts.
•    Boot cut & straight leg pants.
•    Skirts that will show off your great legs.
•    Skinny jeans and pants paired with a balanced top.
•    Cargos or flap pocket jeans paired with a balanced top.

Swimsuits

You will look great in most swim suits. The key is to keep your proportions balanced. Look for:•    Tops with straps that sit mid-way across the shoulder.
•    Match colors and patterns of your top and bottom.
•    Balanced ruffles, padding and embellishments can enhance your curves.
•    Bottoms that cut straight across your hips.
Strapless or bandeau tops.

Dresses 

As you should know by now you have been blessed with easiest body shape to dress. Nothing needs to be hidden or enhanced since your shape is already proportional and you can pull off just about any dress you choose!

Although you can pull off almost all dress styles and shapes you do need to be careful when it comes to pattern or embellishment. Stay away from heavily beaded or over embellished dresses, they tend to make you appear heavier than you actually are and can leave you looking unbalanced.

Don’t!

Avoid bulky material

On tops and blouses you will need to avoid high necklines like turtlenecks as they draw attention away from the waist, also it would be a good idea to stay away from frills around the hem of a top as these will add width to your hips when you don’t need it making you look unbalanced.

Celebs to look to for style: 

Kim Kardashian

She is one of the most famous women in the world right now and even has a fashion label to her name! She has the perfect hourglass shape! When looking for fashion inspruation, it would be impossible to find any without good old KimmyK!

Marilyn Monroe

The original hourglass. I could not have posted on this topic and not bought her up! If you are looking for some old fashioned and classic ways to dress up the hourglass shape. Dig out your old dvds and take notes off Miss Monroe

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett has shot to fame most recently in the Avengers. Her costume did not leave much to the imagination! She is an iconic women who rocks the hourglass shape amazingly. 

Beyonce 

Beyonce has always been bootylious and curvy! She rocks them at every red carpet event! I had a hard time picking one photo for the blog! I recommend checking her out if you are looking to go somewhere formal and need inspiration! 

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