I finally walked into the Nars boutique on Fillmore Street to try on Dragon Girl and walked out with Mysterious Red and Dragon Girl. I am in-love! Both shades are deep, long-lasting and do not dry out your lips throughout the day, actually you may not even have to reapply. Now I’m thinking about LumiereContinue reading “My Two New Hues….”
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Red Crimson Pouts at Any Age
Today over at The Huffington Post they’re claiming that Red Lipstick looks good on all women, of any age. We already knew that and glad they’re on board. For more @Huffintonpost.com
Maraschino Cherry by Make
These days I’ll try almost any red, seems I’ve been bored with my current rotations and jumped on the opportunity to apply this delectable hue of crimson. Maraschino Cherry by Make is one of the new cutting-edge makeup brands at Barneys, plus at $25 a pop makes it an affordable luxury. The silky smooth textureContinue reading “Maraschino Cherry by Make”
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Red & Blue
In the most recent issue of Lucky magazine Maggie Gyllenhaal shares her must-have beauty secrets, and they include red lipstick and a gorgeous blue mascara I didn’t know about. Her go-to reds: Yves Saint Laurent Red Muse and Laura Mercier’s Seduction. Two shades I will have to investigate on my next trip to Union Square. Continue reading “Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Red & Blue”
Holy Grail of Crimson?
Over at Elle this morning they mentioned another shade of crimson that seems to be the perfect red? I repeat, there is more than one shade for everyone, no two shades are alike and personally I get bored with having 8 shades in my rotations, lucky for me I received the New Armani 400 yesterdayContinue reading “Holy Grail of Crimson?”
A Red Lipstick to Consider – Hydra Chic – Persimmon by Chantecaille
On my next visit to Union Square I’m definitely going to peruse the cosmetic counters in search of a New shade of crimson. I have various great shades, but am becoming bored. What do you guys think of this one? Persimmon by Chantecaille $34 @Barneys.com and Neiman Marcus.com
Jennifer Lawrence & Harper’s Bazaar UK
I forgot to mention that Jennifer Lawrence and I share the same birthday and here she is gracing the cover of one of my favorite fashion magazines. I favor the European magazines because they feed my hunger for new beauty products we just don’t get to see in the states, plus their articles rock. Doesn’tContinue reading “Jennifer Lawrence & Harper’s Bazaar UK”
A Red to Consider – New Dior Ava Red #999
A classic shade of crimson that leaves your lips kissable. Ava Red #999 is a rich and gorgeous hue that doesn’t dry out your pout with long-wearing and long-lasting color. This is one shade I’m going to investigate, since it happens to be everywhere. $32
Eliss Faas – Fashion Week, London
Finally a video tutorial on how to apply the universal red by Ellis Faas. Not only does it work with every skin-tone but it’s a favorite of Miranda Kerr’s and can be purchased at Net-APorter.com. The video is for you! Ellis Faas at London Fashion Week from ELLISFAAS on Vimeo.
Perfect Red? You be the judge
Leave it to Charlotte Tilbury to create a perfect red lip, I’m not sure it’s perfect but I know that the ad campaign is. The shade looks like a matte, orange hue, but more on the dull side of orange. If you are lucky enough to see it in person, let me know what youContinue reading “Perfect Red? You be the judge”
City Girl in Red Lipstick 