As Accidental Icon rapidly approaches her second year anniversary, I have many decisions to make everyday as my in-box fills with requests for sponsored posts on Instagram and for paid features on my blog. So I thought I might share the standard I use when agreeing or not. Basically I ask myself the question, “Would I wear this, or use this is my everyday life?” More and more I am also asking the question, “How and with what is this product produced?” I don’t agree to feature without knowing the answer to both questions beforehand. I will also let you know when I am compensated for a post so that everything is transparent.
So as part of my plan of offering you some different features here is the introduction to my series on beauty called, “What’s On My Skin”. Similar to “What’s Underneath”, these features will take a closer look at the different elements of putting together your personal style and the building blocks of what goes into making a total look. Of course, always some discussion of what we think and feel about it.
A couple of months ago I was approached by Bite Beauty to feature a lipstick from their Amuse Bouche collection. Bite Beauty is a Toronto-based natural lip care company and you can literally eat their products as they are all food-grade. They sent me two shades, Kale and Thistle. As you may remember, I chose Kale (green) to give myself a creative challenge but you should also know that the taupe shade I have been sporting all summer is called Thistle and I have never used such luxurious, balm like lipstick ever. The pigments are bold, have a creamy matte texture, smell of citrus and are packed with natural oils. The products are handcrafted one at a time in the Toronto factory (click here to see the process it is fascinating) and are made from only natural and organic ingredients.
Until now, Bite has specialized in lipsticks only but the product I am wearing here is a genius little invention called The Multistick. Basically you can carry in one small stick everything you need to add some color to your lips, eyes and cheeks. It applies like cream and wears like powder and is blendable, breathable and for us girls who love layering can be layered as well. Any of the 18 shades is designed to compliment any skin tone. I was also provided with inspiration to deepen my current love affair with the color pink.
So what you should know here at the end is that I was not paid to do a blog post about Bite (only post a Multistick Instagram) but I love the product so much I wanted to introduce you to it here as well. You can get Bite exclusively at Sephora.
For more of my pink obsessions see my Pinterest board: Accidental Icon Loves Pink
What fun! Interesting coincidence, I was admiring a very pretty red lip color on a woman today and it was also from Bite.
They really are making a difference in my lips because of the hydration.
Thank you. A bit daunting and feeling a little exposed but pushing myself.
This is the first time I have seen you without sunglasses. You look wonderful.
Thank you. A bit daunting and feeling a little exposed but pushing myself.
I used Lotus, Macaroon, Blondie, and Nectar. I do love the softness of pink and white in this. When the make-up person drew the white line I remembered all the Yardley make-up products and white lipstick.
You look stunning…the way you used the Multistick is so intriguing, and the colors are particularly gorgeous with (and on) your fine features, your hair and your shirt! Which of the Multistick colors did you use? I’m definitely going to try Bite Beauty products–everything about them is appealing—but I cannot imagine anyone looking as wonderful in them as you do in this photograph.
I used Lotus, Macaroon, Blondie, and Nectar. I do love the softness of pink and white in this. When the make-up person drew the white line I remembered all the Yardley make-up products and white lipstick.
Thank you! I do love their product and also enjoyed my time in your lovely city. Perhaps I missed where it is but I did not see much of a fashion scene. Maybe it was too hot for folks to get dressed!
You look stunning and rather magical!
I was given a Bite Beauty lipstick kit by a fashionista friend of mine earlier this summer and it is too fab! Plus, living in Toronto, the fact that they are home-grown, so to speak, was an added bonus! No doubt the company will get an extra bounce from your blog post too! Wishing you a wonderful week-end my friend!
Thank you! I do love their product and also enjoyed my time in your lovely city. Perhaps I missed where it is but I did not see much of a fashion scene. Maybe it was too hot for folks to get dressed!
I recently bought the Bite Beauty lip primer and it has been transformative. I began wearing make-up in the early 1960’s, when it was heavy eye make-up and no (or white) lipstick. I really don’t like lipstick but my current goal is to get used to it because I need it now. The Bite primer feels wonderful and helps the lipstick stay on.
I went out and got it immediately after reading your comment, thanks for the tip. I also remember white lipstick and Yardley cosmetics.
Beauty of this product designed to go with every skin tone. They have it at Sephora if you want to experiment.
I recently bought the Bite Beauty lip primer and it has been transformative. I began wearing make-up in the early 1960’s, when it was heavy eye make-up and no (or white) lipstick. I really don’t like lipstick but my current goal is to get used to it because I need it now. The Bite primer feels wonderful and helps the lipstick stay on.
I went out and got it immediately after reading your comment, thanks for the tip. I also remember white lipstick and Yardley cosmetics.
Glad to hear about this. I’m going to check it out. I love this color on you. I’m looking for something in this family of colors that goes with olive skin.
Beauty of this product designed to go with every skin tone. They have it at Sephora if you want to experiment.
Looking great! Love the sublime touch of color! Looks like they make a great product! Appreciate your standards of integrity and your public statement! Love your blog!
Thank you! I feel a relationship with those like yourself who offer me constant support and inspiration.
Looking great! Love the sublime touch of color! Looks like they make a great product! Appreciate your standards of integrity and your public statement! Love your blog!
Thank you! I feel a relationship with those like yourself who offer me constant support and inspiration.
I really try to use all natural products when possible. I love your elegance and grace, you have enough edge that makes you timeless. Thank you for sharing your blog. It is a true inspiration.