Monthly Archives: October 2011

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Before beginning, I have a confession to make! I hadn’t always been keen on the idea of red lipstick. I just wasn’t brave enough! And, what if I went out and met a cute guy? The chances of cutesy pash would be slim to none. But after finding the right shade to suit my complexion, I can now say with confidence, I am all for it. Red lipstick is an instant mood booster and brightens your whole look. So, now I am a total advocate for red lipstick and want to get you on board too!

We’ve seen a trend in beauty over the years with the comeback of red. Celebrities such as Sienna Miller, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Blake Lively are all sporting shades of scarlet, so now I’m putting it out there for all you lovely brides to be: try a stylish new look for your wedding day and polish it off with a slick of red lippy.

Looking for the right shade can be a little tricky, so we put together some tips together to ensure you find the colour best suited for you.

In the weeks before your special day, make an appointment with your makeup artist and discuss what shades and colours will suit your complexion. Test and trial a few colours until you find the perfect shade.

For fair skin beauties with light hair, use a blue-based shade with cool undertones. True reds without traces of orange or pink provide that hint of coolness which will diminish any signs of ruddiness. Stick to cranberry or wine shades.

Women with fair skin and red hair generally have pinker undertones, so the best option for them is coral or orange-based reds.

Brunettes with fair skin, à la Leighton Meester types, should look for deep red cherry hues. Use a matte lipstick and for a very dramatic look, tint your eyebrows a dark, standout brown.

For women with dark hair and medium skin, select shades with blue based undertones. If you want to be daring, try a deep red or dark purple berry shade.

For those lucky enough to have an all around summer glow, choose an orange-based shade, as it will compliment your olive complexion perfectly. Warmer undertones such as tomato, coral or fire engine red will make your skin look golden.

Avoid shimmers and gloss by choosing a matt or semi matt lipstick. It’ll be less greasy and less likely to slip around your lips. Also, an important tip when applying red lipstick is to use a lip liner. Draw it along the perimeter of your lips to prevent feathering ensuring a long lasting lipstick.

Will you be wearing red lipstick on your wedding day? Tell us in the comments section.

Rebecca X