Okay. I'll admit it. I tried my first lip plumper today.

I was super-skeptical at first. But well, the girl at Sephora kept raving on and on about how it's the best stuff ever. How it's packed with all these micro-collagen...um...whatevers. And how it'll keep my lips plump for almost 48 hours. (Yeah. I know. 48 HOURS?! What the...?)

So before I know it, I'm dabbing on a little and making my way down Union Street. But wait, suddenly I notice my lips are all warm and tingly. (Eee! Is it working already?) Giddily, I dig out my compact and carefully inspect my lips. Are they fuller? More plump?

Hmm. I can't really tell. Maybe I should sweep on a wee bit more. You know. Just to make sure it's working.

A few minutes later, I'm stepping into American Apparel and my lips are feeling ENORMOUS. Seriously. They're like two giant balloons!

Oh dear God. Is that woman staring at me?

I quickly duck around the corner. What's going on? Maybe I shouldn't have applied that last bit? (Stupid, Amanda. Stupid.) Or wait, what if I'm having an allergic reaction?

Or worse.

What if this stuff is permanent? I'll...I'll have deformed lips forever! I knew I should have paid closer attention to that girl at Sephora. (What was she saying about that micro-collagen stuff?)

My heart thumps wildly, as I yank out my compact again and carefully eye my lips. Hey, wait a sec...

This isn't so bad.

In fact, it's...it's fantastic! My lips. They're so full. So round. So pink.

THIS STUFF IS AMAZING!!

I mean, who cares if it feels like my lips are taking over my head. I have a fabulous plump pout. (Well. At least for the next 48 hours. Right?)

Hmm. Now, I wonder what would happen if I put on just a tiny bit more...

(I'm sure it'd be okay. Don't you think?)

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