My Lips May Not Be Plump, But They’ve Said a Lot of Unforgettable Things.


Friday July 4  2025

These lips may be skinny, but the look is fully fed.



I may have thin lips, but trust, this mouth is anything but quiet. I’ve got opinions louder than a logo print and zero hesitation when it comes to calling out fashion nonsense (or praising a look that is minimal effort, but perfected). My lips might whisper minimalism, but my commentary? Full-volume, sorrynot sorry. Whether it’s a questionable trend revival or a perfectly styled runway moment, I’m here, lips small but statements strong, I speak mid softly, BUT- with conviction especially when it comes to fashion.     Serving truth in my own head and opinions- you literally could tell me to fuck off & I’ll just smile(mostly teeth) and wave, because to each their own! 

Okay...fine..
Let’s just get it out there: I have skinny AF lips. Not “just need a liner” skinny. We’re talking coffee straw chic. And honestly? I love them. Mostly. Kind of. Okay.. some days they look like they’re quietly judging me, and maybe crying for extra lip balm but in a refined, old-money way.

In a world where lips are being overfilled, over-lined, and over-filtered, I’ve made peace with the fact that mine prefer to whisper rather than shout(unlike me). They’re delicate, understated, anddare I say could come off sophisticated in a 90s Calvin Klein campaign sort of way?? No shade to lip filler (truly, do what makes you feel like you), but for me? I'm kind of into letting these little lines deepen, soften, and settle into whatever they look like that day.

Aging? I'm letting it happen. Gracefully, but not invisibly. I wear SPF. I wear gloss that costs more than it should. I smile like I mean it, and my lips? They move how they want. No puff, no plump, just presence.

So here's to skinny lips, natural aging, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t need volume to speak loudly.






















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Fresh Sugar recovery lip mask-  An overnight lip mask designed to repair and hydrate. Packed with sugar, shea, and botanical oils to soothe severely dry or cracked lips—perfect for nightly, restorative lip care.

SkinMedica
- A two-step lip treatment that hydrates, smooths fine lines, and provides subtle plumping using five types of hyaluronic acid. It enhances lip texture and volume over time without the sting of traditional plumpers.

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat- A creamy, waterproof lip liner known for its smooth, long-lasting formula. Helps define and shape lips, prevent feathering. 

Rhode Peptide Lip Tint- A sheer-but-buildable gloss-like balm infused with peptides, shea butter, cupuaçu, and vitamin E for hydration, plumping, and barrier support.

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm/Plump-  A multi-tasking balm: gloss, color, hydration, and plumping all-in-one. Formulated with maracuja (passionfruit) oil to nourish lips, offering buildable sheen and comfort.




 






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