Little Orphan Annie Says, "Be Sure to Get Your Glosses...from Shiro!"

      And unlike Ralphie, you won't be disappointed.  Caitlin announced on Thursday that both the holiday glosses and The Science Collection are on FINAL sale. (Check out the link for The Science Collection).  These would all make great Valentine's Day gifts.  Back when Shiro first revealed its A Christmas Story themed glosses, I felt like little Randy Parker in the film when he kept exclaiming how he wanted everything under the tree!  Three glosses were released, each with its own unique color, including Leg Lamp, Red Ryder, and Triple Dog Dare.  Red Ryder, appropriately, is a gorgeous red hue.  Since I already have enough red lip colors, I opted out of purchasing Red Ryder. I did purchase the other two, since they looked uniquely gorgeous.

The colors of the glosses. (Top- Leg Lamp, bottom-Triple Dog Dare).

Swatched with flash (thinner layer plus built up area).
Left- Leg Lamp Right- Triple Dog Dare

     According to Shiro Cosmetics, Leg Lamp is very appropriately described as

 " Shimmery true gold.

Flavor: Toffee.

Opacity: Sheer to moderately opaque depending on application."

     I found the color to be rather subtle upon application, so I did put several coats on.  However, I think it's such a beautiful color that would look great on anyone since it's not overbearing and doesn't compete with underlying skin tones.  It's great for those who prefer a subtle little shine to their look, lip gloss junkies, and anyone opting for a dramatic eye look (subtle lips keep the face from looking too harsh).  Oh, and did you notice how it says the gloss is toffee-flavored?  The holiday glosses are dessert-flavored, and they all taste delicious.

Ooh-La La! Check out that label.

Leg Lamp applied onto the lips. Notice the subtle glint of gold?

     Next up is Triple Dog Dare. Shiro describes this gloss as 
"Color: Dusty shimmery plum with beigey undertones.

Flavor: Sugarplum.

Opacity: Sheer to moderately opaque depending on application."

     I was really eager to try this one out, since I'd been on the hunt for a nice purple-toned lip color. Plums have really been in since Fall 2012, which is something I can't complain about.  It seems like a lot of other glosses I've tried either show up pink or TOO purple.  This is a really nice color without actually being too overwhelming (remember, it's a gloss, so you can build it up and manage a nice sheer look).  The color in the tube is actually much darker than how it comes out once applied.

Seriously- who wouldn't want a picture of Flick on their lipgloss tube?!?!

Once applied to the lips.

     I personally prefer the flavor of Leg Lamp, but I know that I'll be wearing Triple Dog Dare more often. It's a close one, though, since both are beautiful colors. I think I'll wear Leg Lamp under lip liners and matte colors, because that gold shine...it's really "a major award!"  

     You can purchase the holiday glosses here for $5.50 each, or get the trio for $15.  You can also check out Red Ryder there, too. It looks like it'd be great if you want a red that brings color to your face without it being too overbearing.  What's left in stock right now is what's left, so it will be gone after that...Oh Fuuudge!