Author Archives: Anita Rivas

Nobody needs lipstick, especially red lipstick. But why not? I’ve purchased 6 different shades within the last three months, preparing for the end of the pandemic, or for days like today when I will be outside and more than 6 feet apart from strangers. Violet Grey means it’s been tested and tried, perfect. Reds IContinue reading “Wish List : It’s a Crimson Obsession”

Korean beauty is luminous, glowing and not layered or caked on. The skin is the main focus and the pigments are the enhancers, not the focal point. The colors in the collection are beautiful, lips are hydrated and drenched in gorgeous color. Nothing heavy and perfect for those non-makeup days when you’re just running aroundContinue reading “DEAR DAHLIA: Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse”

I love making new discoveries, don’t you? *Lip alert.A game-changing clean lipstick made with active botanical oils and butters to hydrate and nourish. Comfiest feel, lasts all day. Sounds good to me @Kosas.com

I’ve been meaning to post about AOC. Right after she stood-up for all women that day. She brought tears to my eyes. I’ve been called names, and leered at by strange men and I’ve never really talked about it, until her speech. I too was often told to not wear red lipstick, but I choseContinue reading “AOC’s Favorite Shade of Red”

Feeling chic and sophisticated? Want to channel your inner goddess? When the mood overtakes you, choose RED! Red lipstick is like a perfect black cardigan; you can never have too many. My obsession with red lipstick began at an early age, and being a history buff, I decided to research the history of red lipstick. IContinue reading “Red Lipstick in History”

Red Lipstick for generations has attracted admirers, it’s a come-hither hue that commands respect and get’s you noticed. Red pouts have been favored by princesses, movie stars, prime ministers and stylish women all around-the-world. The best red lipstick application will always be the Parisian way of wearing your favorite crimson,  with minimal makeup, but theContinue reading “The Modern Rules of Wearing Red”

I was never one to shy away from wearing makeup, especially red lipstick. Wearing red lipstick for most of us is like wearing high-heels, either you do or you don’t. I definitely wear red lipstick and try not to wear high-heels, although I’ve been known to sport a pair on occasion. The women I admiredContinue reading “The Rules of Wearing Red”

I can’t wait to try the classic 999 in this new formula. We are all about to be vaccinated, but will still require mask wearing, let’s face it mask wearing is going to become the new normal. But I don’t mind if it means not inhaling exhaust fumes, offensive odors or deadly diseases. Let’s hopeContinue reading “New Red Formulation: ROUGE DIOR FOREVER LIQUID”

Honestly, I don’t know who has been wearing lipstick lately, or even a crimson shade for that matter. However I could not resist and had to order a few. I just hope the shades I had in rotation before the pandemic haven’t dried out, I’m afraid to find out. First on the list is PopContinue reading “Pandemic Reds”

    Do you ever wake up with dry-chapped lips?  I used to,  until I tried Homeoplasmine, a French beauty find that started off being balm for mom’s who breastfed their little ones.  Someone’s brain kicked in and realized it was good for the lips too.  Honestly, sometimes you think it’s not working, until youContinue reading “Puckering Up”