The Lady is a Vamp

I know I haven't wrote in forever, and I apologize. I just ran out of ideas and time. I will try to be more consistent in the future, no promises though.

Now I would like to talk about something I know very little about: Make-up. I am completely inexperienced, and definitely not an expert whatsoever. However, I can do what little make-up I wear, and I know when others looks good or bad. I'm sure you do too.
I love love love red lipstick for winter. I think it is too much in the summer, because summer should be light and fresh. But in the winter you get a bit paler, and the red lipstick will pop against a dreary winter background.
This is definitely the next item on my to-get list.
I think lipstick is definitely making a comeback. After years of glosses and stains, matte lips will be big I think.
Red lipstick is without a doubt an art. You have to not only find the right shade, but apply it perfectly, and then keep it from smudging off or running.

These remind me of the lips from the Rocky Horror Picture Show haha.

Now, rumor has it red lipstick is only for those who have skin colors in various shades of white. I don't think this could be true. Or at least I hope not, because I'm dying to wear it.

This said, not everyone can wear fire engine red. There are many variations or red, going from cranberry to brick to whatever else they have. It really all depends on your complexion. 

I wish I could tell you what color to wear for your skin tone, but like I said I'm not an expert. I would recommend heading to your local beauty supply store, and asking an expert. Sephora, MAC, even some of the counters in department stores. That's where I'm going at least. I would rather not risk buying a red lipstick that looks awful on me.

Once you find a color, you are faced with the challenge of applying it. Red is one of those sticky colors, that whenever you go outside the lines and then try to wipe it off it leaves a pink stain. I have read that you can line your lips with a pencil in the same shade first, then apply, or better yet use a small brush to apply it very precisely to your lips. This ensures you will stay inside the lines. Seventeen magazine also says to dust a bit of powder over your lips after applying the lipstick to get it to stay put.

If you decide to wear red lipstick, make sure the rest of your make-up is minimal. Your lips will be making the statement on your face. Just use foundation, a small amount of black eyeliner and mascara. Anything more will make it look like stage make-up. Which I don't think is what anyone is looking for.

Like I said, this is such a great look for winter. Especially the holidays. It isn't even that time consuming.

I recommend trying it at least once. Who knows, maybe you'll love it and wear red lipstick everyday forever. 

Except for summer (see above).