My grandmother thinks it most unlady-like to leave the house with bare lips.
I disagree, but I have found a recent fascination with lipstick.
I’ve always been a burgundy girl, sticking to the more red tones of lipstick when I did opt to pick up a tube, but recently, I purchased L’oreal’s Colour Riche Lipstick from CVS in “Spice” which is a deep reddish-brown shade, and I think I’m now a permanent convert.
Darker shades may not work for everyone, however. As it is, I had to spend a great deal of time convincing myself that the slightly washed out look my new “Spice” lipstick gives me is just a new edgy style, but there ARE a lot of shades that will look good on any stylish fashionista.
The classic red lip is a fashion staple. It suits everyone, regardless of skin tone. It also suits most outfits as well. If you like the traditional, this is the way to go. Other great colors that suit most girls are a deep maroon or a bright pink.
I have been noticing though, that for the spring 2010 season, color is in. I recommend that if you want to stand out, vary the shades of more than just your eyeshadow. Lipsticks are one of those beauty products that can stand alone. If you’re rushing out of your room and don’t have time to do a full face, a bold lip color can make all the difference between look drab all day and looking like a trendsetter.
Try this purple lipstick to stand out from the crowd, or this daring black shade to show your fearlessness. A nice deep green in guaranteed to get you some attention, but a bright blue shade will definitely turn heads. Lastly, yellow lips will set you so far ahead of the fashion curve that people will stop you in the street to ask you where you got your spectacular shade.
Essentially, wearing lipstick is a personal choice. It took me years to get comfortable with the idea of color on my lips and I only very recently graduated from clear gloss. But no matter what your style or preference, there is likely a shade out there that will delight you and make you giggle with glee!
In any case, be a lady. Wear some lipstick.
I am a big fan of lipstick – when worn the right way it can complete a polished look- and in that sense I like this post HOWEVER you neglect to mention the most popular lipstick trend for the spring/summer seasons: nude lips. Here are some links to fill you in:
http://celebrityphotos.instyle.com/dailybeautytip/photos/all/lips/results.html
http://www.marieclaire.com/hair-beauty/trends/articles/best-nude-makeup
http://www.fabsugar.co.uk/Nude-Lipstick-2010-SAG-Awards-Sandra-Bullock-SAG-Awards-Drew-Barrymore-SAG-Awards-Penelope-Cruz-SAG-Awards-7164030
http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/celeb-beauty/celeb-make-up/(section)/Golden-Globes-Nude-Lips
I also don’t think that a lady would ever wear blue, green, or yellow lipstick, unless we are talking about Lady Gaga, who can get away with anything.
😀 i agree that i did forget to mention nude lips. MAJOR faux pas on my part.
but i disagree about the coloured lips. it’s all about how you wear it, and what you wear it with. a smart fashionista could make it work for her.
and who’s to say every girl can’t be as stylish as Lady Gaga?
I don’t know, but I love my girl even without her lipstick on. While she looks more lovely with her lipstick (and makeup) on, she is still attractive without those.
What matters most is the inside.
I like my lady to look nice, but not “over the top” so to speak. I guess it all depends on who you are and where you’re going. Some people can get away with more “edgy” looks than others. I’m fairly conservative and prefer a more traditional lipstick look. But I do like the multi-color lipstick picture shown.
I don’t know, it all depends upon your vantage point. I’m not yet ready for my young daughter to wear lipstick, it makes her look too grown up! But I love it when my wife gets dressed up for a night out, and she wears her favorite shade!