Ruby Tuesday – Pat McGrath for Dior Couture

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via Style.com

Leave it to Pat McGrath to give crimson pouts a new look during Russian Fashion Week.

This application would make an amazing makeup trick especially during the holiday season and it’s a fresh take on our beloved traditional red lip.

Here’s to Modern Formulations of Red!

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New Girl-Crush – Millie Mackintosh of Made in Chelsea

millie-mackintoshAnother well-dressed reality TV star  to get publicity is Millie Mackintosh.  She’s not only pretty and well-dressed but she knows how to wear Red Lipstick.

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Congrats to Millie and Professor Green on their engagement.

Here’s to looking gorgeous with or without Red Lipstick.

April’s Perfect Red Lip by Mally Roncal

Perfect Red Lip Kit Warm RedLet’s face it Red Lipstick can be intimidating, especially if you’re wearing the wrong color or the pigment bleeds.

Celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal not only formulated a gorgeous shade of crimson, but she shares with us her lipstick trick that keeps our favorite shades from straying.

$35

For Mally’s Perfect Red Lip tips @MallyBeauty.com

A Red to Consider – Juicy Clementine by Clarins

Clarins Juicy ClemmentineDuring one of my various internet searches, (I get bored and surf the net looking to see if any of my favorite beauty blogs have posted twice) I StumbledUpon Rouge Eclat in Satin, Juicy Clementine by Clarins.

It’s a bright orange-red, that would work on all skin tones and looks beautiful paired with this seasons pastels or other reds.

This is one shade to look for on my next department store journey.

Here’s to Red lipstick!

Red Lipstick – The Extras

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My favorite “it” girl, Olivia Palermo seems to be everywhere lately.  I’m a huge fan of her style, especially when she’s dressed casually chic.

For more on Olivia’s fashion choices @elle.es.com

Mirror Mirror On The Wall – Who’s The Fairest of Them All?

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What I love about this pictures is the expert application of the makeup and manicure, the effect is modern and subtle.

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?

Which of These Three Shades of Red is Your Favorite?

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via Elle UK

Elle UK today posted a Red Lipstick Vs. Pink Lipstick post and although all of the shades are gorgeous, I’m still going with red.

Seen here is a gorgeous shade by Dolce & Gabbana in Ruby.

To our right we have Lady Danger by Mac.

via Elle UK
via Elle UK

Below we see Ruby Tuesday by Max Factor.

I’m favoring Ruby by Dolce & Gabbana, which is your favorite shade of crimson?

To see which pink shades made the list @ElleUk.com

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via Elle UK

City Girl in Red Lipstick – Jessica Alba

Jessica-Alba-In the recent issue of C California Magazine, April 2013,  Jessica Alba gets honest and reveals several of her beauty favorites, plus let’s us in on her go-to beauty destinations.

One of her favorite beauty items is Femme Rouge Velvet lipstick in Raven by Hourglass.

ravenA gorgeous orange-red that works beautifully on light-olive skin tones.

Here’s to Red Lipstick!

$30

Beauty Tip – Commitment Issues at Prada Fall 2013

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via Prada Fall 2013

For those of you that want a more minimal look without going full-blown crimson, Pat McGrath for Prada fall 2013 created her version of the blurred lipstick effect.

This is a great technique, especially if you can’t commit to red.

For beauty tips @wendyrowe.com

 

Red Lipstick Revival Friday – Belle Noir by Julie Hewett

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via Julie Hewett.com

Now I know why this particular shade is worn-down to the nub.

I am obsessed with the shade of orange-red that works beautifully with my light-olive complexion.

My teeth look pearly white and I’ve paired it with my Jordanna red lip pencil.

All Julie Hewett Lipsticks are a *triple-pigmented matte formula, long-lasting and gentle on the lips thanks to  the healing camellia oil. Belle Noir is a bright, coral, 50s red.

$24 @JulieHewett.com