A crazy little thing called lipstick
I have a little thing for lipstick. Especially the colour red. When ever I wear Red on my lips, regardless of how shocking my hair looks or how tired my eyes seem, I almost always attract a compliment or two over my red lips. Wearing red Lipstick, to me, is the cherry on top! It just adds that touch of glam to my day and just a sense of feminine beauty. When I wear red lipstick, I feel famous.
It is said that Ancient Mesopotamian women used to crush gemstones 5000 years ago and stick them to their lips. Whether this was of spiritual ritual or purely a glamorous streak coming out, I am sure the Mesopotamian still felt beautiful.
Though it’s ancient heritage, lipstick hasn’t always been such a welcoming smile. In 1770 a British law was proposed that a marriage should be annulled if the woman wore cosmetics before her wedding day (that’d make me single for life), and throughout 19th century the obvious use of lipstick was associated with marginalized groups such as actors and prostitutes (Call me a whore!). I think you could agree that most women (and some men) love a good Lippy regardless of the times!
I have a little thing for lipstick. Especially the colour red. When ever I wear Red on my lips, regardless of how shocking my hair looks or how tired my eyes seem, I almost always attract a compliment or two over my red lips. Wearing red Lipstick, to me, is the cherry on top! It just adds that touch of glam to my day and just a sense of feminine beauty. When I wear red lipstick, I feel famous.
It is said that Ancient Mesopotamian women used to crush gemstones 5000 years ago and stick them to their lips. Whether this was of spiritual ritual or purely a glamorous streak coming out, I am sure the Mesopotamian still felt beautiful.
Though it’s ancient heritage, lipstick hasn’t always been such a welcoming smile. In 1770 a British law was proposed that a marriage should be annulled if the woman wore cosmetics before her wedding day (that’d make me single for life), and throughout 19th century the obvious use of lipstick was associated with marginalized groups such as actors and prostitutes (Call me a whore!). I think you could agree that most women (and some men) love a good Lippy regardless of the times!
When it comes to clothing, accessories and makeup, I love a good bargain!! -And believe me when I tell you, I will source out the cheapest option available, being oh so careful not to cross the line from trendy into tacky. In saying that, when it comes to my extensive experience with Lipstick, the cheapest option has not always resulted in a great set of lips. From the result of some cheapies, I have had red smears on teeth and clothes, breakouts, cracked and swollen lips, not to mention countless lids falling off in my handbag to only find it looking like the scene of a horror film. |
My pick Over the years I have used many colour's, variations and finishes of red lipstick. From $2 knock offs to $52 cosmetic counter lines. I have a bathroom cabinet with almost 40 lipsticks. But with all that choice, I would say my absolute favourite go to brand is the LimeCrime Velvetines range. A friend from work recommended LimeCrime cosmetics for their quality finish and bright colour's, and I have not turned back since! |
The Velvetines range come in a choice of 6 colour's (with more to come), but my two favourites are suedeberry and red velvet (for their obvious red tones!) They glide on smooth, dry Matte and are just popping with rich colours! A smear of gloss over the top can turn the matte sheek look into a nigh time glamorous party shine. Without a doubt, I can guarantee you could eat a bowl of pasta washed down with 2 glasses of wine, and will still have all your lips intact! LimeCrime is my pick for a bold red lip, and priced at $26 each, are well worth the money. I have worn mine nearly everyday for 3 months and only recently have I needed a replacement. and vegan friendly! Available on Ebay.com.au or http://www.lipstickrepublic.com.au/collections/lime-crime
Red lipstick screams statement, and with this, there are many so called ‘rules’ when it comes to the application of red lippy. Here is my opinion of these rules.
- Match your lipstick to your nail varnish .......Do what you want! Who wants to be matching head to toe like something out of ‘toddlers and tiaras’
- Don’t wear eyeliner or dark eye colour's with red lipstick....... Again, this is not the case anymore. I wear liquid eyeliner everyday! If you choose to wear bold eyes and lips, just embrace it. It is not about the clashing, it is about how you wear it and your confidence!
- Red lipstick is not to be worn with pink clothing........... I am not one to wear a lot of pink, but the few items of pink I own, I have embraced the red lip along with it! As long as you feel confident, then its a winner! (and you will stand out from everyone else)
- Choose lighter shades of red if you are older .........Plenty of time to have old, wrinkly brown lips in the grave... until then, embrace a bright ‘youthful’ red! When society see’s you rocking a confident bright smile, putting the teens to same, they are sure to follow suit!