life & style // no. 16

Indie fashion feature: Loungefly

> Brining out our most fashionable geek

Brittney MacDonald
Life and Style Editor

 

Wr better than a good
handbag? In the land of
Loungefly, absolutely nothing!
Asa self-professed (and publicly-
professed, for that matter) nerd
queen, I often find it difficult
to find high quality accessories
that allow me to incorporate
my love of anime, comics, and
videogames into my everyday
wardrobe. I mean, Prada purses
are nice, but they’d be better with
Hello Kitty on them. If you're like
me, then Loungefly is a company
that you should know about.
Based out of California,
this company thrives on designs
inspired by popular culture.
This has lead them to seek out
partnerships with Sanrio, Paul
Frank, Disney, and many other
companies in order to provide
their customers with something
they can be proud to show off in
public—their Star Wars line is
a personal favourite of mine.
Their products vary,
featuring everything from
purses and wallets to tote
bags and luggage. They do sell
some clothing, but it’s limited
to mostly just t-shirts and

Beauty on a Budget

> An introduction to Burt's Bees lip products

Lauren Kelly
Assistant Editor

 

outerwear. The crowning jewel
in their online store is their wide
selection of purses. They come
in all shapes and sizes—as well
as all different fandoms! Being
that the selection is so varied, it’s
incredibly easy to find something
for everyone. And if you're not
too into the mainstream but

still want something different
and cute, don’t worry, because
they do have some non-geek
inspired designs as well.

Price-wise I was rather
pleased. The cost of things vary
anywhere from $9-70 USD, so
it’s not hard to find something
affordable. The designs based
off of licensed material are more
expensive, obviously, but the cost
is still kept relatively reasonable.
I was disappointed to find that
certain lines are a lot cheaper
than others, like the Sanrio stuff
is a lot cheaper than the Star
Wars stuff. You can get a My
Melody backpack for $45, while a
small Star Wars purse will set you
back $70. I’m guessing this is due
to various licensing contracts.

In any case I would definitely
recommend checking this place
out if you're in the market for
some new bags—backpacks,
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Lip Shine

Burt’s Bees Lip Shine glosses come in a
clear, squeezable plastic tube. The product
is not very sticky, which some glosses tend
towards, and this stays true even if you
use a lot. The gloss itself isn’t too shiny,
either—it has a nice, healthy look without
going into ultra-gloss territory. It’s also very
moisturizing, like most Burt’s Bees products

It comes in six colours, with varying
levels of pigment. Pictured here is smooch,
the darkest colour, which reminds me of
Clinique’s Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in
Black Honey. Over bare lips, it gives your lip
colour a healthy tint—almost a “my lips but
better” colour. Each gloss also slightly alters
other lip colours, in Smooch’s case turning
oranges into peaches and pinks into reds.

It will cost around $9.99 at most retailers.

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Lipstick

The brand’s new lipstick comes
in 14 colours and claims eight hours
of wear and moisture. True to that,
these are incredibly hydrating for
lipsticks. However, the wear time is fine
but I wouldn’t call it a long wear. The
pigmentation is nice but not too strong.
If you want more colour, it is buildable
at least. It’s a creme, so it won't dry
matte if you like that. However, if you
just want a nice, moisturizing lipstick,
you can't go wrong with this. If you
won't be able to check your lips often
for wear, though, I would stick with
a lighter shade to give you a bit of
insurance. This lipstick will cost $9.99 at
most retailers as well, although since it
is new it is not stocked everywhere yet.

Lip Crayon

Out of every Burt’s Bees lip product
I’ve used, their lip crayons are my
favourite. Intensely pigmented and
very easy to apply, these are a mainstay
in pretty much every purse I use. I
prefer the crayon’s style of tip to a more
typical lipstick one. My favourite is
Redwood Forest, a gorgeous brick-red
that I’ve received many compliments on
(as well as surprise at it being a Burt’s
Bees product!) They are hydrating
as well, which is great to find ina
lip product with a more matte/satin
finish. If length of wear and level of
pigment are your priorities, I would
by far recommend this option. This
will also cost $9.99 at most retailers.

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Lip Shimmer

Very similar to the Burt’s Bees
balms in terms of effect and formula,
the Lip Shimmer adds colour and
a pearl finish. Like the balms, this
product has peppermint in it, so it
tingles and feels very fresh when
you put it on. Although some might
not like the frosty look of this line,
they do have varying levels of the
effect. If you’re curious, check out
testers and make sure the one you're
getting has the amount you want.

I have it in a range of shades, but

my favourites are Watermelon and
Peony, the latter of which ’'m wearing
in this image. This product is the
cheapest of these options, at $5.99.

Image via www.loungefly.com

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