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7 Gorgeous Ways to Wear Fall's Big Red Lip Trend

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:54 -0800

Red lips and cool seasons always get along swimmingly, but this season, bright red really is the predominant color. But variety is the spice of life, and there's no one shade that looks great on everyone. With our variety of skin tones and personal styles, it's hard to navigate the trends - especially when most of the people shown wearing it are tanned and blonde (heck, it's still not easy even if you are tanned and blonde). So I've put together seven pretty but unique looks for this season. Click through and find at least two shades of red that'll look great on you.

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Make Red Lipstick Work For You Like LC

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:39 -0700

At the Avon Hope Honors Gala, all the celebrity Avon ladies (and the Avon man) were out, including Courteney Cox, Reese Witherspoon, Fergie, and Patrick Dempsey. Of course, no Avon lineup would be complete without Lauren Conrad, the spokeswoman for Mark. To complement her gray cocktail dress, Lauren opted for a 1940s glam makeup look, complete with glowing cheeks, winged-out liner, and warm red lips. To get lipstick tips from last night's look, created by makeup artist Amy Nadine, just keep reading.

3 Tips on Choosing a Red Lipstick

BellaSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:36 -0700

Red lips are one of those things that will never go out of style, and they're universally flattering. Problem is, many women don't wear them because they can't find a shade that's flattering or worry that it will be too bright to be pretty. Well, worry no more, fair ladies. Lipstick impresario Poppy King is answering the eternal question: how do you choose a red lipstick? To find out how to get your red right, just keep reading

Put a Modern Twist on a '90s Brick-Red Lip

BellaSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:38 -0700

When I think of mustard-colored clothing paired with a brick-red lip, I can't help but think to the days of the early 1990s, when shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Saved by the Bell ruled the airwaves. But at yesterday's Power of Women luncheon in LA, Anne Hathaway proved that the dated color combo doesn't have to be so dated after all. By keeping the brown undertones associated with a traditional brick-red lipstick by the wayside, and going for a shade with both light red and golden undertones instead, this version of brick red is fresh and modern. Lisa Turtle would approve. To get the look, use more than one lip product to create your own custom-made blend. Even the coolest of us all can rock this shade, thanks to the flattering specks of gold tones and soft-red tint. Here are some suggestions below:

Wearing a Matte Red Like Diane Is Easier Than You'd Think

BellaSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:24 -0700

With her loosely pulled-back hairstyle, matte red lips, and shimmery black dress, Diane Kruger looks as if she stepped right out of a 1920s speakeasy. In actuality, she was stepping out for a screening of Inglourious Basterds in New York last night.

Diane's flapper-girl style has some modern-day touches, with gold eye accents and a hint of glimmery highlighter on the cheeks and forehead. Note the contrast between the warm matte lipstick and sparkling accents. Whether you choose a warm tone or a cool one, check out some matte red lip products below for inspiration. Tip: use a lip pencil to create a low-shine look.

Six Lipstick Tips and Tricks From Poppy King

BellaSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:01:16 -0700

If anyone knows lipstick, it's Poppy King, queen of vibrant shades and full finishes. And since its inception in 2007, Lipstick Queen, her line of glosses, lipsticks, and lipliners, has been a success. So, who better to give tips, tricks, and quips on wearing lipstick - particularly in the red category - than King herself? The cosmetics guru recently spoke to the Independent, and here are some of my favorite takeaways:

For a contemporary look: Wear bright lipstick with simple jewelry, subdued makeup, and loose, tousled hair. Think Chloë Sevigny, who, according to King, has the ability to rock lipstick with "strength and power, but not in a threatening '80s way."
For all skin tones: Try Red Sinner ($20), which has the perfect balance of yellow and blue tones.
Pucker up: In order to develop the "entry level of reds" you'll find in Medieval Lipstick ($20), King actually used a medieval technique to create the perfect shade. Back then, it was considered inappropriate for women to add color to their lips, so they used lemon juice to create the perfect rush-of-blood-to-the-lips pucker. That's exactly what King and a chemist did to create their desired shade.
For a fresh look: Apply foundation to even out the skin. Next, apply mascara, a touch of liner or shadow, and some blush on the cheeks.
Use the tube: The best way to apply lipstick? From the tube. After blotting and applying once more, add a little on your cheeks and blend to create a cohesive look.
Can't pick?: If you're not sure which shade looks right on you, don't fear. "You can tell immediately if a lipstick suits you because it lights up your eyes, your hair, your skin," said King, "as if the sun has come out from behind a cloud."

Oscars Trend Alert: The Many Shades of Red

BellaSugar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:21 -0800

What I like most about a red lip is that it doesn't have to be too fussy, as the ladies of the 2009 red carpet prove. Whether it was subtle and matte like Anne Hathaway or bold and raspberry-toned à la Alicia Keys, it just goes to show you that red-toned lipstick is always en vogue. Check out my slideshow to see how these actresses worked just about every shade of red. Source

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How-To: AnnaLynne McCord's Red-Hot Lips

BellaSugar — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:00:56 -0800

Red lips will undoubtedly always be in style, and on Saturday, newcomer AnnaLynne McCord got in on the action. Puckering up for the "Kiss For a Cause" event, the 90210 actress helped raise money for the National AIDS Fund at the Armani Exchange in Santa Monica by handing out sweet snacks and greeting shoppers in a kissing booth.

"I was inspired to create a look between old-school Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Newton-John from her days in Grease, and classic Marilyn," said celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Perdis. Like this classic shade? Perdis used DéVine Goddess Lipstick in Aphrodite ($22) from his collection. Get tips for choosing a cool-toned red shade, then give a bright, bold lip a try.

Celebrate Inauguration '09 With Patriotic Beauty Products

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:00:38 -0800

Tomorrow morning, the world will watch the inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama, our 44th president. I'm all about showing my American pride, but when it comes to patriotism and beauty, I like to take a more subtle approach. So, perhaps I'll put an extra zip in my step with a sweep of shimmery blue liner on my eyelids or a cute star-patterned clip in my hair. Check out my widget below for some red, white, and blue-themed makeup, along with some stars and stripes hair accessories, too. Whether it's clothing, hair, or makeup products, will you be sporting any symbols of American pride tomorrow?

Six Essentials for Wearing Red Lipstick

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0800

Red lipstick is classic, glamorous, and easy to pull off - as long as you have confidence and a little know-how. In case you missed any of my posts on this scarlet hue, I've assembled them here. Happy clicking and lipsticking!

Selecting a red	Cool reds	Warm reds
The best true classic red lipsticks	Applying red lipstick with ease	Keeping makeup simple when wearing red

Stripe Headband - $4.50	Maybelline Nail Polish - $3.79
Lippmann Collection Nail Color, Rhapsody in White - $16.00	NARS Nail Polish - $16.00
Midnight Stars Hair Clip - $2.80	Crystal Star Headband - $49.00
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Vote Scarf - $108.00	Converse One Star Kennington Fedora - Navy - $4.24
Clinique colour surge eye shadow super shimmer - $14.00	NP Set Lip Gloss - St. John Red - $15.00
NP Set Runaway Star Lip Gloss Set - $14.00