now obviously, there is an appropriate time & an inappropriate time for this look. red lips can be very intense, and most of the time, wearing them will cause you to stand out. however, i find this look to be so classy and alluring, i try to do it as much as possible.
three ways i like to wear red lips:
1. with no mascara & no eyeliner: i love wearing red lips when my makeup is really minimal, because they make everything pop. also, it's important not to have too much makeup on when wearing this look, because if you aren't careful, you'll have the potential to look clowny.
2. with navy & white/nautical colors: in my opinion, navy, white and red are so flattering together. one of my favorite ways to wear red lips is with blue & white stripped tops. this may sound very "american pride" to you, but with the right shades, i promise this look is so nice. it's just a very classy look and the two colors do a fantastic job at balancing out eachother. try it sometime!
3. to dress up an outfit: whether you're wearing a little black dress with heals or leggings and a flowy shirt, red lips is the perfect way to make any simple outfit special. this bold statement not only shows that you're not afraid to be yourself, but somehow wearing red lipstick has this magical ability to make everyone look more sophisticated and sexier. in my opinion, red lips shouldn't be worn with crazy, colorful patterns; it's the perfect attribute to any simple outfit. it looks fantastic with neutrals or if you're only wearing one loud color.
obviously, there are so many shades of red and so many different places to get them. from drug stores to high end makeup stores, there is a red for everyone & a shade that flatters every skin tone.
some of my favorite reds include:
MAC Red by MAC
Russian Red by MAC
Blackberry by Revlon
whether it be bold, dark, or subtle, i hopefully you'll all try out a new shade of red in the new year! xo
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