Passion Has Red Lips……………How to turn a classic into a modern day must-have.
Ever glanced at a picture of Dita Von Tease while flipping through a magazine and wondered “could that colour look as good on my lips?” well the truth is, it can. Red can look good on anyone and everyone; it’s just a matter of finding that ideal shade. Red lipstick is a universal classic and has yet to go out of style; it became infamous through the 1940s and 1950s with such women as Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page. It was reinstated in fashion in the early 1990s with such rock royalty as Gwen Stefani and Madonna. Red lips have been even more popular than ever; they have come back into circulation thanks to one woman who’s made it her signature style: Dita VonTeese, known as being the biggest burlesque dancer of our time, VonTeese has reinvented the classic 1950s look. Red lips are not easy to achieve; they may look flawless, but a lot of work goes into perfecting that flawless red pout. Here are the five Ps to getting that perfectly plump pout:
1. Prepare: First things first: the initial step is to find that perfectly matched shade, and co-ordination lip liner. Some of my recommended reds include: MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo and Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Crème lipstick in Red N°5. To begin, blot your lips with a dab of your foundation, then rub in to cover your entire lip area. After applying the foundation, seal with some loose powder. This allows your lipstick to stay on for hours and hours.
Ever glanced at a picture of Dita Von Tease while flipping through a magazine and wondered “could that colour look as good on my lips?” well the truth is, it can. Red can look good on anyone and everyone; it’s just a matter of finding that ideal shade. Red lipstick is a universal classic and has yet to go out of style; it became infamous through the 1940s and 1950s with such women as Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page. It was reinstated in fashion in the early 1990s with such rock royalty as Gwen Stefani and Madonna. Red lips have been even more popular than ever; they have come back into circulation thanks to one woman who’s made it her signature style: Dita VonTeese, known as being the biggest burlesque dancer of our time, VonTeese has reinvented the classic 1950s look. Red lips are not easy to achieve; they may look flawless, but a lot of work goes into perfecting that flawless red pout. Here are the five Ps to getting that perfectly plump pout:
1. Prepare: First things first: the initial step is to find that perfectly matched shade, and co-ordination lip liner. Some of my recommended reds include: MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo and Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Crème lipstick in Red N°5. To begin, blot your lips with a dab of your foundation, then rub in to cover your entire lip area. After applying the foundation, seal with some loose powder. This allows your lipstick to stay on for hours and hours.
2. Prime: After the foundation has set for a minute or two, gently apply a lip balm to your entire lip. This will moisten your lips before application. (There is nothing worse than cracked and dry red lips).
3. Pencil: Finding that matching pencil is an essential; the best advice is to ask for help. Usually the sales associate can recommend a perfect match, and please, ladies, do not use a brown pencil! Start in the centre of your lips and work your way out. Follow the exact line of your mouth do not go under the line, you do not want to look like bozo the clown. Once around is all you need.
4. Paint: Now here comes the fun part; however this can also be the dangerous part. Make sure when applying to use a lip brush. Follow along from the outside rim to the peak of your lip; your lipstick should fill in the exact lines you’ve made with your pencil. No colouring out of the lines ladies!
5. Perfect: Done! A perfectly plump red pout. And for that added bonus of sheen, just add some clear lip-gloss!
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