Top Five Moisturizing Lip Products

1.  Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil ($42) - Although pricy, this product - made of cutting-edge actives, botanicals, and skin-rejuvenating vitamins - is liquid gold.  It conditions and shields against environmental elements, while strengthening the moisture barrier and boosting skin smoothness.  As a plus, the item's dispensed via an antibacterial, 24 karet tip for an extra soothing effect.

2.  C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve ($5.50) - If you have dry lips, this product's a must-have.  It's emulsified with rose extract, which conditions and helps ease irritation.  It gives you a light pink tint and happens to smell like heaven.  Apply a thin layer at night to keep your pucker moisturized.  Heads up, there's one "con," you have to use your finger for application, which sucks for a germaphobe like myself.  I recommend washing your hands before use.

3.  Vapour Organic Lip Balm ($20) - For those of you looking for a solid non-glossy lip balm, this product is the bees knees.  It has an antioxidant and botanical-rich formula that delivers moisture against dryness and chapping.  The jojoba oil boots hydration while other ingredients reduce inflammation.  Ideal for both guys and gals looking for a luxe chapstick.  

4.  Bite Agave Lip Mask ($26) - A luxurious leave-on lip mask that moisturizes with a bio-active blend of organic agave nectar, jojoba oil, vanilla CO2 extract, and trans-resveratrol.  The consistency's nice and thick, and the packaging's really cute.  I love the tube it comes in!

5.  Burt's Bees Lip Crayons ($8.99) - Available in six creamy colors, these amazing crayons are the BEST tinted lip products you'll ever buy.  You don't get ANY flaking because this item moisturizes while giving you a matte finish.  I definitely prefer these crayons to lipsticks! If you have dry lips but want to give 'em a little color, make sure you try these out ASAP.  Carolina Coast and Sedona Sands are my two favorite shades!

8 Pieces, 8 Ways: Part 4

It's time for part 4 of my style challenge.  If you missed my other posts, no worries.  Clicky HERE for part 1, HERE for part 2, and HERE for part 3.  Anywho, I've noticed over the course of the week that I apparently have a thing for scarves.  Yeah, that sounds about right.  I styled today's basics (faux-leather jacket, black turtleneck, and high-waisted jeans) with a chic but affordable version to spice things up.  For those of you wondering, my scarf's from Charlotte Russe.  They carry a ton of cute designs in-store and online - if you're looking to make a statement on the cheap, I recommend hitting up your local CR stat.  Scarves make incredible accessories so I suggest purchasing a slew of 'em in different colors and prints.  I personally own 20+!  Moving onto, I threw on Valentino-inspired heels (similar ones available HERE for $35.99) to match and carried my YSL crossbody for extra oomph. 

If you want to shop my look:

Also, here are some fabulous yet sensible scarves for your browsing pleasure! You're welcome in advance, ha.

Sensible Stylista x SnobSwap

I'm beyond excited to invite you guys to an event I'm hosting with SnobSwap in November.  For those of you unfamiliar with the brand, they're the only destination to shop Chanel, Celine, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes (to name a few) from the best consignment boutiques in the country.  They're legit.  Like seriously legit.  Like featured in R29, Instyle's Best of the Web, Washington Post, Washingtonian, and BuzzFeed legit, ha.  

So, DMV friends, make sure you guys come to their incredible event, "The Best of SnobSwap DC," on November 5th to party it up with me - I'll be styling looks and mingling like it's nobody's business.  Plus, there will be pop-ups of the best consignment stores in DC, innovative local chefs serving cocktails and apps, beauty bags from Blue Mercury and more.  It really doesn't get much better than that!  Early bird tickets can be purchased HERE for $20. Make sure you guys pick them up now rather than later because they'll be $30 at the door.  A portion of ticket sales will go to Operation Turbo (read about their organization here) so you can feel good about having a fab time!

Now that I got those deets out of the way.  Let's talk FASHION!  I want to share some of my favorite SnobSwap picks with you guys.  

YSL Bag || Chanel Classic || Chanel Boy || Chanel Pearls

Le sigh.  I may or may not have a thing for bags.  I've literally been drooling over these for...most of my life, ha! Now I can cop them for a fraction of the price - yay for bargain deals.  Anywho, let me break down SS for you guys, and by "SS" I mean SnobSwap not Sensible Stylista, ha. Here's how it works: you can buy an item instantly at its listed price or make an offer to bargain for the best deal.  If your offer is accepted, you're required to check out in 48 hours. You pay with credit card online - all your transactions are protected with SnobSwap's Buyer Protection, and after your purchase, SS will send you a tracking number.  Also, SS has generously offered to give Sensible Stylista readers an extra discount with code SENSIBLESTYLISTAXSNOBSWAP.  Enter it at checkout to get an additional 20% (up to $100) on your purchase - valid on boutique purchases!  Oh, and on another note, if you're interested, you can SELL your designer items as well.  Clicky HERE for more info...