So when I heard Dolly dropped a whole new set of lipsticks for 2024, I knew I had to get my hands on ’em ASAP. Being a huge fan, I raced over to my local beauty counter yesterday. The display was bright, y’all, covered in those sparkly rhinestones Dolly loves – totally stopped me in my tracks.
Grabbing the Goods
I told the counter lady straight up: “Gimme one of each new shade!” Her eyes got wide. “All 12?” she asked. “Honey,” I said, “when Dolly puts her name on it, you try ’em all.” My wallet felt lighter instantly, but hey, it’s for the blog, right? Took that heavy bag straight home.
Opening & First Reactions
Back at my desk, I tore into the box like a kid at Christmas. Pulled out all the tubes. Oh my stars, the packaging! Shiny gold, real heavy and fancy. Clicked each open one by one. That first whiff? Sweet, kinda vanilla-cakey, exactly like I hoped. Classic Dolly!
The Swatching Session
Rolled ’em all up. Swatched right onto my arm – a big colorful stripe for each one, neat as I could. My arm looked like a crazy rainbow. Took pictures under my big ring light to catch every sparkle and shine.
- Standout Brights: “Rhinestone Red” practically glowed! Such a punchy, perfect cherry red. “Jolene Pink” was fuchsia that screamed.
- Mmm, the Neutrals: “Cabin Cream” felt like my comfy sweater but for lips. Super everyday-friendly.
- Whoa, Glam! “Backwoods Bronze” – okay, that shimmer! Super metallic, like melted gold foil. Bold!
The Real Test – On My Lips
Couldn’t just swatch, had to WEAR ’em. Grabbed my trusty lip balm first, prepped real good.
First up was “9 to 5 Pink.” Smooth glide, full color in one swipe. Felt comfy, not sticky. Looked fresh and clean in the mirror. Nice!
Then I got brave. Slapped on “Dixie Dazzle,” this wild purple with fine shimmer. Color payoff punched me right in the eyeballs. Vibrant! But wow, that shimmer meant I needed a lip liner to keep it precise. Smudged a tiny bit when I laughed.
Finally, gave “I Will Always Love Blue” a shot. Yep, an actual wearable blue! Applied easy, felt surprisingly weightless. Stuck around pretty decently through my coffee mug test.
Final Thoughts
This whole collection screams Dolly personality. Bold, fun, unapologetic! Favorite mattes? Super creamy. The shimmers? Need a steady hand. That blue? Surprisingly cool! Not every shade is daily office-wear (looking at you, “Dixie Dazzle”), but they sure do make you feel like a sparkly superstar.
Honestly? I’ll reach for the reds and pinks a lot. That bronze? Special occasions only! If you love color and glam, you gotta see these for yourself. Gotta hand it to Dolly – she knows how to make a lipstick!