I have this lipstick for a while and I don't think I talk enough about it. This is, without a doubt, one of the prettiest shades of pink that I have ever encountered, at least for my complexion. It has a retro matte finish, which means it is extra dry.

Flat Out Fabulous is described as "bright plum matte". It is super long-wearing and highly pigmented. It is relatively opaque, but for more evenness I like to apply a second layer. This formula is absolutely stunning. It's quite drying on the lips, but it looks gorgeous. You need to exfoliate your lips beforehand, and make sure to apply a little bit of lip balm for a smoother application.

The only issue I had was, when removing it stained my lips and trying to rub the stain with harsh makeup remover was an impossible task. It took at least four hours to completely erase all traces. Despite that, I really love the color and the matte finish, so for that reason I would look away from the fact that it stains, which sometimes can look kinda cute.

Overall, this lipstick is incredibly unique. It's very feminine and fun. I love the shade and the texture. It looks beautiful on all skin tones. This is the perfect choice if you like bold lip colors, but isn't ready to wear green or blue in public.

What do you think of this retro matte formula?

When I first started my blog I had no idea what a flat lay was, although I was familiar with this kind of picture. This became the "trendy" way to take photos for blogs and of course, Instagram. I compiled a few tips and tricks that will help you take your flat lays to the next level.

LIGHTING
Usually for blog photos I use natural lighting. However, if you can't rely on a natural lighting source, you might want to consider investing on artificial lighting. Good lighting is key to an aesthetically pleasing image.

CHOOSE A COLOR SCHEME
You could opt for using many colors. But I like to choose from two to five. Complementary colors are always a good option. Don't just throw a bunch of random colorful products together, make sure you have a vision of what you want to create.

LAYERS + TEXTURE
This adds a lot of dimension to the picture and it looks incredible when done well. You can add magazines, colorful papers and flowers in one photo with the products you're trying to showcase.

DEFINE THE MAIN ITEM
What do you want people to see first when they look at your picture? Put it in the center, or make it the most colorful item out of the bunch. There are many ways you could position the object to capture people's attention.

EDITING
I strongly believe that you can fix almost every photo with editing. You can always sharpen, correct lighting issues, the saturation and even make it more vibrant. Nowadays, I use Photoshop CS6 to edit all of my pictures. This software has allowed me to do a lot of things that I couldn't before. As some of you already know, because of a blog post I made a few months ago, I used to use free programs, like Paint.NET and PicMonkey. Those are pretty awesome if you are starting out, but if you want to improve your work I highly recommend Photoshop.

Overall, everyone has their own style when it comes to photography. I like to have a colorful background, but you can find a lot of white and marble frequently being used by other people. Make sure to find your own "identity" and not simply copy someone just because you like their style. Creativity is everything and it will definitely make you stand out from the crowd.

What are some of your tips for the perfect flat lay?