THE RED LIP
We’ve all seen her. How she allures us with her perfectly shaped red lips, tempting us to follow her every movement–every word, even if it’s “not interested.” She’s poised. Sexy. Confident. Not for the faint of heart. Do we have you going yet? Do you want to feel poised? Sexy? Confident? The Red Lip Project is meant to do just that–help you find what is missing and give you tips to rejuvenate your style–your spirit–and your life. We are going to style you new, so let’s dive right in.
One of the easiest and quickest ways to improve your overall style is to improve the little things, like lips–red lips to be exact. Many women struggle with finding that perfect red to set off their evening gown, which we all know can make or break everything. Many more women avoid wearing a red in their day-to-day look for fear of coming across too bold. I’m here to share a few of my secrets with you in hopes that you can become an even better you.
FINDING YOUR PERFECT RED
The next time you walk through the ethereal doors of Sephora, you are not going to be a deer in headlights when finding a red followed by spending unnecessarily on a lipstick that doesn’t work for you. Take up these four must have tips and begin down the road to finding your perfect red.
MATCHING LIP LINER
Like many great things, lips needs boundaries–finite lines that help define them. Don’t underestimate the value of perfectly shaped lips. Lip liners can be the difference between a hypnotizing smile and looking like this year’s Joker. Buy the matching lip liner. It will cost you a little more, but you and your lips are worth it.
ANALYZE YOUR SKIN TONE
You might have wondered why certain colors look off on you but look great on your friends. Skin tone plays a huge part in which colors compliment you. These are some basic tips for your skin tone: Pale skin–try reds with blue undertones. Dark skin–try vampy berry. Reds with orange undertones look fab on just about everyone. Finding the right hue can be tricky, so don’t feel bad if you are having trouble here. This is where an expert can do wonders for you.
EXFOLIATE
A red lip will reveal and draw attention to the slightest imperfection. Treat your lips as you would the rest of your face and exfoliate them… often! Adding them to your weekly exfoliation routine will drastically improve your overall lip quality, encouraging you to wear that sexy, confident red. You might even want to try using a warm towel and gently scrubbing to start otherwise try Dior Lip Sugar Scrub. Purchase here
FOLLOW THE TREND
Don’t be afraid to branch out and try something trendy or new. Lips are like the rest of fashion–there are trends. You might even want to try matte or metallic red… the hottest lip trend this season.
There is so much more to come, so stay tuned. We will have your back, make you laugh and give you some killer fashion and beauty tips along the way!
If you find yourself needing some fashion advice or help finding your red, don’t hesitate to email me at christina.santelli@style-me-new.com. Also, it would help me out greatly for you to share The Red Lip Project on social media using the hashtag #StyleMeNew.
Until next time…xo
Christina
