Lip Service

      Red lips. Perfectly lined and filled in red lips. Bright red lipstick straight out of the tube. Classic red lips. Boring red lips.

      Every award show, high school dance, night out has a girl-or a hundred girls-  who put on bright red lipstick and decide that they are a classic beauty. Really, they are just being unoriginal. When you are a young, gorgeous woman you shouldn't be putting on your lip products like your grandmother. Also, the red lip has been there, done that, and is over exposed.

      Dying to pretend that you're a Marilyn and want to have that cherry pout? Ditch the lipliner and that dry lipstick made out of fish scales and try something else. At least get some creativity and do the red lip your way. 


      My way involves two products and about 29 seconds.


      The Balm Stainiac:Lip Stain is the perfect lip stain for me. A pinky red has a gel consistency that really does its job and stays put. I apply two or three layers, depending on how sassy I'm feeling, of Stainiac in Beauty Queen letting each coat dry for a second before applying the next. The gel formula really makes it perfect for layering color for that barely pink or the vampy red that suits your mood. 


     After you've got your favorite shade on your lips, add a little shine and moisture with a clear balm with a hint of sparkle. My favorite with or without a stain underneath is Philosophy Mimosa Lip Shine. Lip gloss that actually moisturizes, not strip away moisture. 

        I officially give you permission to wear a red lip anytime, anywhere. Just do it logically. Less for work, more for play. Got it? One more thing, it's doesn't have to be perfect, it just can't be smeared. Courtney Love is never a make-up icon.