We're excited to present this story from Allure: Just last week I blogged about my preference for glossy pink lipstick as opposed to bold red. But this weekend, all of that changed when I lip-locked with Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Lipstick in 401, a vibrant orange-red. I was one of ten bridesmaids in a wedding (that's me, at left) where the bride requested we wear red lips. I have to admit, I Read more

Spring's juicy lipstick shades of gold-red, season-perfect maraschino cherry, and coral-red look fresh and bright on everyone. Orange-inflected reds just look happy and new, and they're extremely easy to wear. So to find out how to get your perfect match and see shades for every skin tone, just keep reading. Read more

Krysten Ritter may have cowrote L!fe Happens with her best friend, Kat Coiro, but she called in a few famous friends — Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth, to be exact — to star in the semibiographical flick alongside her. Shot in just 17 days, the film's plot follows three roommates as they take on men, careers, and babies. Amy Nadine, head of the movie's makeup department, played a different Read more

Bruce Grayson is the man who keeps the Oscars beautiful. As the head makeup artist for the Academy Awards, he's the one who makes sure that everyone appears on stage looking their best, whether their mascara is running from tears of joy or their lipstick has faded from an evening of air kisses. The Olay brand ambassador recently revealed what it's really like backstage, what stars will be Read more

If you want to wear red lip color but aren't exactly sure how to do it, we've got the perfect solution. We asked Jillian Dempsey, Avon's global creative color director, for her tips on how we can wear red during warm weathered months. She advises going for a pinky-toned variation of the shade. Think of a poppy or fruit punch hue, like Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Wink ($6). "It’s bright and Read more

We're thrilled to present the following post from Brett Freedman, BellaSugar guest writer, celebrity makeup artist, and founder of Vanitymark Cosmetics. The bright lip trend is in full throttle. Are you on board? Still feeling like it's not for you? Here's my insight into dipping your toe in the bold lip pool! The other night I went to a friend's for dinner and a screening of My Week With Read more

Sometimes it's the student who teaches the teacher, and in the world of beauty analogies — and in this particular case — it's the celebrity client teaching the makeup artist. Here, our guest writer, Vanitymark Cosmetics founder, and celebrity makeup artist, Brett Freedman, shares with us his role-reversing experiences. In my career as a makeup artist I've been turned on to some really great Read more

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: With a successful lipstick line under her belt, as well as collaborations with Kate Spade and J.Crew, Poppy King is reminding us why she calls herself the Lipstick Queen. This month, Boots No7 will release a collection — The Magic of Lipstick — which King created for the company. Almost a year in the making, it consists of seven Read more

Quick looks: beauty goodies from London — Lesley Kat DIY blood for Halloween — Beautiful Basics Top knot DIY — At First Blush How to wear red lipstick and not look like a hooker — Kiss and Tell China Glaze Haunting collection swatches — A Hoarder's Blog Read more

In a recent interview with XOJane, Kourtney Kardashian revealed her favorite lip color, Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in 13: Le Orange ($30), and talked about how much she covets it. "The orange-y red color that I always wear is YSL, and it’s so crazy now because I always say what it is," Kourtney told interviewer Cat Marnell. "When I go to buy it, it's always sold out! Just that color; Read more