This is the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in the color "Legendary Queen" ($34). You can describe the color as a soft neutral wine color- it feels very festive and holiday appropriate - yet it is a subtle red that does not "scream in your face". If you always wanted to try a red, but are not quite ready to wear a true red- this is a great elegant starter!

I know, the word "matte" scares you - it sounds like it might settle in all those lip lines and feel dry! But it doesn´t! Oh surprise! This matte lipstick feels creamy and buttery- not drying at all, while providing gorgeous color with just one swipe.

The shape of the lipstick itself is something to brag about: never has it been easier to put that lipstick on- the tip is simply genius to work with!

And the packaging? Do I even have to say more? The pictures tell it all: this is elegance pure and all I can think of is Old Hollywood Glam! And you know I love the old Hollywood, right? (if not …