Author Archives: Anita Rivas

My heart skipped a beat, I have about 3 variations of the same classic 999, and I’m being tempted to order this limited edition beauty. The case is gorgeous, and the color sublime. Here’s to crimson pouts……

Kathy Kemp is a designer and her shop is a destination in New York. I recently found out that she too wears our favorite hue, so I had to ask her why red was her go-to: It’s easy and amplifies the look of everything from jeans and a t-shirt to an evening gown. Kathy Kemp,Continue reading “City Girl in Red Lipstick: Kathy Kemp, Designer, Owner, ANNA Made in NYC”

I recently had the opportunity to interview designer and cosmetics historian Gabriela Hernandez of Bésame Cosmetics and asked her various questions, but two questions were about our favorite hue. What makes red lipstick a status symbol: I think red lipstick is timeless because the color red has so many connotations as being a sign ofContinue reading “Crimson Pouts – Status Symbols”

Now, this is a crimson I’m interested in, how about you? It’s mat, vibrant and ever so red…… @Gucci.com

Well, I decided to surface for a photo with my new Violette_FR red lipstick. It’s like a stain, it’s a little drying, but it’s pretty. I didn’t touch up the photo, I actually had to combe my hair for a Zoom meeting and decided to apply a crimson lip. I ordered the blue eyeliner too,Continue reading “City Girl in Red”

I have three red lipsticks in my makeup bag, the other that isn’t shown is a Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Fusion lipstick in True Red. How many red lipsticks are in your makeup bag?

Found this on Instagram and thought it was pretty, it’s from Liz Jewels.

Well, looks like Chanel did it again, just when I thought I had every Chanel lipstick I wanted, I turn around and there is a new one. Oh my….. Rouge Coco Bloom is supposed to be hydrating, lip plumping and delivers intense shine. I’m not into lip gloss or anything shiny on my lips, butContinue reading “Magic – Rouge Coco Bloom by Chanel”

There is a new red in town and it’s by makeup artist Violette and all I can say is that it’s about time. The texture is said to resemble a rose petal on your lips, nice description and can’t wait to add this to my collection. There are other pieces to the collection, but naturallyContinue reading “Petal Bouche Matte by Violette fr”