How to celebrate National Lipstick Day

Have you missed me? I hope no one has been experiencing IBB withdrawal—but rest assured I brought lots of beauty booty (and blog fodder) home with me from NYC! Since the post-vacation depression hasn’t set in just yet, I’m in a celebratory mood and all about National Lipstick Day this Saturday. If you want to get in on the action, too, here’s a great giveaway and a few new lippies to try to help get you fired up!

FREE lipstick from M.A.C.
If you’re up early on Saturday, hightail it over to your closest M.A.C store for a free lipstick! Yes, you read that correctly… You can get a full-size lipstick while supplies last!

Use your lips to empower women
L’Oreal Paris recently launched their Colour Riche Matte Lipstick, and they’re using National Lipstick Day to kick off the #ReadMyLips campaign. Simply post a selfie of your pout on social media—along with a message, inspirational quote or your favorite cause—to raise awareness, start a conversation or just let the world know what’s important to YOU! (Be sure to tag @LOREALMAKEUP, #LOREALPARIS and #READMYLIPS.)

Treat yourself
There’s never been a better day to expand your lipstick collection, but if you already have every shade under the sun, try Sassy Lips! Quite possibly the prettiest lipstick you’ve ever seen, the transparent bullets contain a single chrysanthemum blossom—and the balm-like formula transforms into a glossy pink or fuchsia depending on your body temperature.