From the time I was a little boy, my mum always wore red lipstick and had her nails and toenails painted red. I thought this was just the most beautiful thing in the world. I always think of her when I see a tube in the store. The mystery of the red lipstick has subsided in this new age where everyone is wearing the infamous Ruby Woo lipstick by MAC, and the funny thing is, it seems to fit everyone! Red is classy, bold and so sophisticated, but it must be worn right to pull it off.
Ladies, follow these
steps so people won’t tell you it isn’t your best colour. That will be
embarrassing! Don’t wear red lipstick the wrong way by following my simple
rules.
1. Know What Shade Is Right for You
Here’s the thing about choosing a good red lipstick: there are many
color shades suited for various skin types. You’ll need to try on many before
you find one that works for you. They come in a variety of shades, such as
orange shades of red, pink shades of red, and even cool bluish-reds. A safe and
general rule is that women with fair skin should lean toward true reds with no
orangey tones, while medium-skinned women look best in pinkish or orangey reds.
Dark-skinned women should go for darker shades and even sport purple and
wine-colored shades of red. This may take some trial and error to find what
works for you, so be patient! Finding a good lipstick shade can take years, but
don’t just go for the infamous red light red and expect to pull it off the
first time. With all the many shades out there, it might not hurt to go to a
makeup counter and have a specialist make recommendations.
2. Bring Back The Lip liner
Many people think lip liner is outdated, but when it comes to red
lipstick, it is your best friend! The great thing about using lip liner with
red lipstick is that you won’t see it like you will when wearing other shades,
if you make sure to match up the lip liner to your lipstick correctly. The
point of using lip liner with red lipstick is so it locks the lipstick on your
lips. There’s nothing worse than finding you had smudged red lipstick on the
outside of your mouth after a date! Or, worse, finding it above or below your
lips. We don’t want you looking like Bozo the Clown, sweetie!
3. Choose Your Outfit Accordingly
When choosing to wear red lipstick, you’ll have to base the entire rest
of your outfit around it. Red is bold, striking, and can be brilliant if worn
the right way. Yet, when it isn’t, it can be tacky, trashy and tragic! We want
you to look your best, so wear red lipstick with a complementary outfit. Red
looks great with solid black, such as little black dresses or a suit, and it
also looks great with most evening gowns, and jeans with a leather bomber
jacket for a more fashionable twist. It also pairs well with simple ballet
flats, a brown or black outfit, and with a leopard accent such as a scarf. Just
don’t overdo animal print with red lipstick; that’s a big no-no! Also, if
you’re wearing sweats, leave the red lipstick at home and put on a gloss to
keep things simple.
4. Don’t Let It Migrate to Your Teeth
Red lipstick is so bright and noticeable, that you can bet if it gets on
your teeth, people will notice you, though not in the way you were hoping. To
prevent this, be sure to blot your lips, and try an old trick well known to
women everywhere. Insert a clean finger into your mouth, close your lips around
it, then pull the finger out. You’ll get rid of the excess lipstick found on
the inside of your lips this way. Just be sure to wash your hands after.
5. Make Sure Your Teeth Are Pretty And White
It can’t hurt to whiten your teeth regularly if you’re wearing red
lipstick. Red lipstick does not look good on yellow-stained teeth from coffee,
tea, or other dark beverages or tobacco. Ever seen a flashy white smile with
red lipstick? It’s gorgeously bold and alluring, while also still looking clean
and ladylike. If you’re going to wear red, wear it right and keep your teeth
white!
6. Put Away The Pink
Whatever you do, don’t wear anything pink with red lipstick. This is a
huge fashion no-no, and a red lipstick nightmare. This is a terrible clash of
colors and will take away from the simple bold effects red can offer and seem
overstated and nasty instead.
7. Tone The Rest down
When wearing red lipstick, be sure to tone the rest of your makeup down
by using subtler, skin-friendly shades. For example, red lipstick pairs well
with light brown eyeshadows better than dark black eyeshadows, or purples.
Don’t wear rosy red blush with red lipstick, but go with a softer blush shade.
Also be sure to get a clean, pressed powder to keep your skin looking soft and
polished. Make sure you don’t overstate your eyeliner and embrace a good
mascara!
If you wear red lipstick, let me hear from you, your experience.
