Author Archives: Anita Rivas

Carey at Cannes Wearing Red

I love this clean, sophisticated and elegant look. Carey Mulligan may usually wear favorite nudes and pinks but she chose a regal-princess-like chic at Cannes. I can’t rave enough about how pretty her makeup and hair looked, bravo to her beauty team! I haven’t seen Gatsby yet, I just don’t want Leo to die…. CareyContinue reading “Carey at Cannes Wearing Red”

ELLIS FAAS, Liberty London – Red Lipstick Tutorial

If you’ve ever been across the pond and you’re a true beauty junkie than I’m sure you’ve been to Liberty London. In this makeup tutorial you will learn how to apply a perfect red lip with Ellis Red, the universal red lipstick that works on all complexions and skin tones. Enjoy! For More @Ellisfaas.com

I Wear Pink Lipstick – Paradis by Chanel

I tend to shy away from pastels and often gaze wistfully at pink lipstick and glosses.  A Citygirl in Red knows she can’t live on red alone and once in a while wears a shade of pink that’s just to die for. When I fell-in-love with Coco shine in Paradis I had no idea itContinue reading “I Wear Pink Lipstick – Paradis by Chanel”

Sangria Anyone? by Smashbox

Another favorite past-time besides finding great red lipstick shades is passionate kissing and it’s a win-win combination when you can lock-lips for several hours and still have an irresistible kisser. Lipstains are a personal favorite, they allow me to wear a tint of color all day, after morning green tea, lunch and passionate embraces. SangriaContinue reading “Sangria Anyone? by Smashbox”

Nude Smokey Eyes – Tips From the Experts

Wendy Rowe is one of my favorite makeup artists, her signature look is  clean-fresh glowing skin, even with makeup. In her recent blog post she shows us step-by-step how to recreate a nude smokey eye,  that  you can wear with your favorite shade of crimson. Nude Smokey Eye Tips @WendyRowe.com  

iT Girl – Lucy Liu

I love Lucy Liu, and missed my chance to actually see her in person.  My sisters and I were in Paris 4 years ago during fashion week, that wasn’t planned believe me and it was funny because we ran into famous models at Buddha Bar that looked familiar, but being unaware didn’t pay attention.  andContinue reading “iT Girl – Lucy Liu”

Just Click Your Ruby Slippers & Go

Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss comes in various mouth-watering shades, with my favorite being Ruby Slippers. The aroma intoxicates while your pout stays kissable and the only thing missing is passionate embraces. Each application infuses your lips with Anti-aging Collagen, Peptides, Hylauronic Acid, Plum Oil, Cherry Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Argan Oil, Jojoba OilContinue reading “Just Click Your Ruby Slippers & Go”

City Girl in Red Lipstick, New York – Venessa Arizaga, Jewelry Designer

Venessa Arizaga is a modern jewelry designer, inspired by cultural folklore amulets and charms. Most people are not aware that skulls are used in primitive cultures to ward off evil energy and spirits. Venessa’s favorite shade of Red Lipstick happens to be Mac Veronica in Ronnie Red, and she’s a City Girl in Red Lipstick!Continue reading “City Girl in Red Lipstick, New York – Venessa Arizaga, Jewelry Designer”

May’s Sheer Wash of Irresistible Color – Willful by Tom Ford

I  heard about Lip Color Shine by Tom Ford through my favorite European Fashion Magazines, they couldn’t praise the collection enough, especially Willful. Lip Color Shine is a combination lip balm/lipstick rolled into one and as usual I had to stick my lips-in-it. Willful is a sheer, almost transparent wash of  irresistible color that worksContinue reading “May’s Sheer Wash of Irresistible Color – Willful by Tom Ford”