Lipstick theory

Have you heard of the "lipstick theory" of economics? I read that Leonard Lauder (of Estee Lauder) claimed that sales of lipstick would rise when the economy was falling. The idea is that women would begin buying makeup instead of clothing as an inexpensive way to stay in style. The NYTimes even hinted that lipstick could be an economic indicator.

I mean, of course, why didn't I realize that Dior lipstick costs infinitely less than a new Rebecca Minkoff? How silly of me. I guess part of it is that lipstick isn't my makeup weapon of choice.

I prefer nail lacquer. OPI is my fave. I don't know, it lasts longer than an application of lipstick and you can wear crazy and dark colors without coming off as goth.

Okay so the point of this post is, Ulta is having a buy-two-get-one-free deal on OPI through Saturday. I stocked up on the new Collection de France and am stoked. There are those cheap beauty sites (8ty8beauty, enailsupply, transdesign, etc.), but with shipping it comes out to be the same as the discount. It's instore only, so go if you need some relatively cheap retail therapy.

I recommend Parlez-Vous OPI? and Louvre me Louvre me not from the fall collection.