I have been really into bold lip colors lately. They're perfect for the girl on the go (me!) since they look best when paired with minimal face and eye make up. Confession: the past three days I've been in such a rush I've skipped foundation altogether and just put on some mascara and lipstick. And I have to say, I've actually received a ton of compliments on my make up. Who knew I would look better on the days I spend less time getting ready? Dark berry and bright red have been my go-to shades.
Beginners
For those of you starting out, try staying within two shades of your natural lip color (two shades lighter or darker). This will elevate your make up without being too big of a risk. In order to find this shade, apply it to your upper or lower lip and leave the other lip bare. If the color is one or two shades darker, you've found the right color.
Experimenting with Color
Also, take into account the shape of your lips. For girls with thinner lips, stay away from dark colors and go more for bright, fun pops of color (pink looks great). For ladies who have fuller lips, go for darker colors and stay away from light, frosty colors (for the most part, pinks are hard to wear on full lips as they tend to look a little Barbie-esque).
Getting a little more complicated, use your skin's shade to find other perfect color matches. Here are some ideas:
Fair skin- nude, apricot, light pink, coral
Medium skin- rose, mauve, berry, wine
Dark skin- deep plum, chocolate, caramel, walnut
Now, for the big challenge: red lipstick.
What girl hasn't wanted to try this timeless look out? In order to find the right shade of red, you have to consider your skin tone. Pink undertones? Go for a cherry or pinkish red. Olive skin? Go for a more orangey red (fire engine). Deep skin? Dark reds look great.
Have fun!
xoxo