City Girl in Red Lipstick, New York – Tyler McCall, Fashionista.com

Tyler

Fashionista.com is a favorite beauty industry blog of mine and recently read an article by the team on their fashion week essentials , with red lipstick making Tyler McCall’s list.

Red Lipstick?

Nars Vesuvio: “It’s my favorite because it’s not too pink or too orange (a problem I’ve had with reds in the past), it doesn’t overpower my pale pink complexion, and the matte finish makes it look more modern. It’s my go-to!

Tyler McCall,  Fashionista.com

Black Eye Liner & Red Lipstick

My friend Alphonse at Musebeauty.pro created a blog where I came across this gorgeous picture.  In case you were wondering how to wear your eye liner with your Red Lipstick…

Photo Via musebeautyproblog.com
Photo Via musebeautyproblog.com

INSPIRATION: “HIGH-STYLE” W MAGAZINE
MAKEUP: Marc Carasquillo
HAIR: Serge Normant
PHOTOGRAPHER: Michael Thompson
MUSE: Alana Zimmer

Here’s to Red lipstick!

@Musebeautyproblog.com

Valentine’s Day Gifts – Part Three

Photo via Ritournelleblog.com
Photo via Ritournelleblog.com

A gift I gave my younger sisters for Christmas 2012 was this adorable agenda by Ines de la Fressange, Le Parisienne Agenda 2013. I stumbled upon the picture at Ritournelleblog.com another favorite blog of mine; it’s culturally Tre’s Chic! The Agenda makes a great Valentine’s Day gift and is available @Amazon.com $19.95.

It’s no secret I’m obsessed with anything English and wouldn’t mind a Smythson of Bond Street Panama Notebook, as a matter-of-fact the actual boutique is on my list of places to visit when I make it to London. $80

@BarneysNewYork.com

LiveLoveLaughHappy Valentine’s Day!

City Girl in Red Lipstick, Paris – Lili Barbery-Coulon, Journalist, Le Monde Magazine

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Another favorite blog of mine is ma-recreation.com because of the diversity of topics, perfect for the world traveler or aspiring one. I’m a huge fan of Lili Barbery-Coulon, Journalist, Le Monde. Lili is a girl after my own heart, she never travels without skincare and is an avid admirer of our favorite shade of Lipstick, Red.
Lili Barbery-Coulon is a City Girl in Red lipstick!
“I have tons of red lipsticks, I’m obsessed with the product as I think it can really upgrade your style (especially when you’re just wearing jeans and a sweatshirt, it does make the trick). For a very long time, my favorite one has been Armani Lipstick N°400, I thought that the color looked great on any complexion, the texture is over pigmented, it’s very thick and feels like satin on the lips. It doesn’t dry them at all. But I also have velvety matte sticks by Nars, rouge allure by Chanel, the very red lipstick by Yves Saint Laurent that was launched last October in France. And, I’m very found of the Tom Ford lipsticks, love the packaging, their long ability to stay on the lips (although they do dry my lips a bit). Armani launched lip maestro last October, I’m not mad about the packaging but the texture is mad, it stays for hours, the colors are just perfect and it doesn’t dehydrate the lips. at all.”Lili Barbery-Coulon, Journalist, Le Monde Magazine

For more of Lili’s adventures in Beauty, Fashion, Travel & Culture @ma-recreation.com or @intothegloss.com

Photo Credit Emily Weiss for Intothegloss.

February’s Red – Cana by Aveda

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I opened the tube and was blissfully in-love! The color is a gorgeous orange-red, bright, daring and passionate.  Plus this hue works with all skin-tones, especially those of us with light-olive skin.

The color is rich, long-lasting and healthy.

Aveda Facts:

  • 75% of women noticed fuller lips after 2 weeks*
  • Smooths appearance of fine lines by 26%**
  • Increases moisture by 26%**
  • With refreshing organic spearmint and vanilla flavor
  • New packaging reduces waste by 33%

What is there not to love?

$16 @Aveda.com

Special Guest Post: LIPS: The 10 Secrets for a Perfect Pout by Sylvie

Photo via leonessdesigns.blogspot.com
Photo via leonessdesigns.blogspot.com
  1. Color clings better to a smooth surface, exfoliate lips once a week.
  2. Lip liner should never, ever be visible.
  3. A base layer of waxy balm can keep gloss from going MIA.
  4. Your lipstick should coordinate with your skin color, not your outfit.
  5. The most natural-looking lipstick is close to your own lip color, just glossier and a bit deeper.
  6. Nude lipstick looks deadly unless it`s topped with gloss or balm.
  7. There truly is a red for everyone.
  8. If you are going to wear dark lipstick, be prepared for touch-ups.
  9. Major lipstick calls for minimal eye makeup.
  10. Combine a rosy pink lipstick with a dab of gloss at the center of the lower lip to make the mouth look bigger.

For More Tips & Tricks @SylviesFashionSecrets.com

Madonna’s Red – Aqua Rouge #8 by Make Up Forever

Madonna's RED

Scouring the web for New Red Lipstick I haven’t heard of is thrilling, recently I found the shade of red Madonna wore during her MDNA world tour.

Make Up Forever is known for their deep, rich and gorgeous colors, Aqua Rouge #8 is no exception and it’s the next shade of Crimson I’m shopping for, are you?

For More on Madonna’s Red Lip and Makeup by Gina Brook @Hollywoodlife.com

Valentine’s Day Gifts – Part 2

Lancome
Photo Via Style.com

There are many luxurious gifts available and there doesn’t need to be a holiday for a little self-love. These are two items you can bestow upon yourself or a loved one….

Most of you have heard of Olympia Le-Tan, a handbag designer with a niche in favorite novel-inspired clutches. Recently she’s partnered with Lancome to create an adorable Gift Set housing a gorgeous array of lipsticks and nail polishes for all occasions, as if we needed one? $1,500.00. There is a waiting list.

Another fashion essential is Parisian Chic by Ines de la Fressange, a true guide to Parisian Fashion. This little book serves as a guide around Paris, where you will find the best places for lunch, a quick drink and shopping. Plus the pictures are inspiring, you’re going to want one of everything! $17.41 @Amazon.com

 Photo Via blog.lilacfashion.com
Photo Via blog.lilacfashion.com

Blazing Red by Dior

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It’s been awhile since a red lipstick caused heart papuations and then I met Blazing Red by Dior. The shade is an orange based red, the pigment is matte and the texture moisturizing.
I tried on at least 10 different shades of red until I fell madly in-love.

Looks like I’ll be content until the next quest for the perfect shade of red continues…

Here’s to Blazing Red!

Valentine’s Day Gifts – You’re Going to Love!

Book

Lipcandle

candle_aedesI love items that I wouldn’t normally buy for myself, Frederic Malle’s book on perfume making makes a great read and gives an insight into the world of perfume. Plus it is a great addition to your book collection.

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napoleon1I’m a huge fan if red lipstick and this candle will make a great makeup brush holder once the candle burns-out.

AEDES DE VENUSTAS was discovered early on due to my sister Wendy, she’s a fragrance person and has been ordering items from them for years, I love the regal colors of the candle.

I’m an admirer of Napoleon, with both of us sharing the same birthday with Ben Afleck.  This would make a great addition to my Napoleonic memorabilia.

I saw these candles and wanted to die, they would look amazing on my mantel, hint, hint anyone?

Happy Valentine’s Day!

For Prices and Shopping @aedes.com

or at Barneys New York