diy lip balm

    For you procrastinators, who need something for your valentine fast, I have something for you! Two Ingredient Lip Balm. It only takes you all of 10 minutes and since you made it yourself, it is even more special. As many of you may know coconut oil has become extremely popular. So, I have been looking all over for it and I finally found some at Wal-Mart. Coconut Oil is a little expensive but it is a multi-purposer. You can use it from everything from lotion to lip balm to a healthier version of oil in your recipes. Strange, right? But, I love it! Anyway, if you couldn't guess for the lip balm you will need, coconut oil or vaseline and lipstick. 

How To:

1. Take a forkful of coconut oil/Vaseline and mix it with a chunk of your lipstick.

2. Then, stick it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften up.

3. Mix together and pour into your container.

4. Freeze for 10-15 minutes and there you have it! 

1 Year Anniversary.

    In February of 2013 I started my blog "the girl in red lipstick". Let me just say my blog has grown a lot. I am so thankful for all of you readers and all of the opportunities I have been given through my blog.  I am now often known for my red lipstick. Through Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter my blog has seen many different readers. My blog is a place where I share my thoughts, crafts, and photography. For now I have shared a collage of pictures from my blog in the past year. Enjoy and have a lovely day.

top nine reads

    One of my lovely readers asked me to do a blog post about some of my favorite books. I am not a big reader but I gathered a few, I (or my lovely sister)  enjoyed reading and put them in this pretty collage for you! Random Fact: The only book that made me cry ever was Walk Two Moons. Ha. What is your favorite book and did it make you cry? I hope you enjoy and have an incredible day.

1. A Charmed Life

2. The Color of Water

3. Death by Latte

4. Interrupted

5. The Kite Runner

6. Walk Two Moons

7. The Book Thief

8. The Help

9. Sarah's Key