reLYME

One of my New Year's resolutions was to pamper myself--treat myself like a queen, if you will. (And you'll probably see me mention my queendom a lot in the future.) Quite frankly, this girl woke up one day and realized she can't let herself fall by the wayside any longer.

As the saying goes, "When you look good, you feel good." Well, then one of the best ways to feel like a queen is to look like one. All day! That's why, I'm making sure my makeup bag is stocked with these essential, long-lasting, won't-melt-off-even-if-my-day-at-work-did-suck cosmetics:

Givenchy Printed Lips Tinted Look Lip Stainer, $24.50

Why I love it? The felt tip marker makes for a simple and klutz-proof application, and it ensures that my pout is perfectly pink for hours! Plus, and maybe this is a bit of hyperbole here, but I felt like I was having a total out of body experience, catching myself in the mirror to see that it was still ever-present several hours later.

Benefit Stay Don't Stray, $24

Why I love it? It's a light-weight primer spray that makes your makeup--eye makeup, concealer, foundation--stay in place! And, it's jam-packed with vitamins! Vitamins on my face is definitely more fun, then big, horse-pill sized vitamins any day of the week.

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, $20

Why I love it? OK, I was afraid of the concept of waterproof liquid eye liner, too. My hands have a classic case of the shakes, but I found that the tip of this little beauty makes for such a flawless application, and the promise of non-meltdown, was well worth the risk of a little trial and error. Definitely a must-have!

MAKEUP FOREVER HD Microfinish Powder To Go, $15

Why I love it? This talc-free powder makes the perfect topping to the masterpiece that is your face. It's not heavy or drying. Don't be fooled, though...this makeup really can pack a punch by holding up to its name. You know, because it's called...oh, you get it!

After an exhausting week, there's nothing I look forward to more than a night of beauty and relaxation. And no other night inspires this more than Friday. If Saturday night is the classic "date night," then Friday is the night where you scrub away all of the anxiety from the week so you can fully enjoy your weekend.

I put together my ideas for the quintessential Friday night at home. Prepare to be pampered!

Once upon a visit to Sephora, I happened upon a new product guaranteed to make my lips more plump and pink. I was intrigued, to say the least. You see, if there's one thing this reLYME girl knows, it's limp plumpers.

I've tried them all. And though my pout is plump enough, I simply can't get enough. That's why when I saw Smashbox's new O-Glow Intuitive Lip Plumper, I had my doubts. In this department, I've already separated the men from the boys, and decided that some of the plumpers in drugstores far outweighed some department store brands. How could Smashbox produce anything better?

Boy, was I wrong!

Created in the vein of Smashbox's best-selling product, O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color, this perfect little limp plumper, goes on clear and gives your little lippies just hint of tingle that packs enough punch to enhance your lips' fullness. That's not even the best part.

The ingredients, like Goji Berrry-C Complex and pomegranate seed antioxidants, work with your body's chemistry to give your lips just the right shade of pink. Intuitive, no?

It was love at first sample! I didn't end up buying it this time, although I was tempted, but I most definitely plan to purchase it very soon. Ah-mazing!

(3 out of 4 limes)

Have you used this stuff? What is your reaction to it or other lip plumpers?