The 4 Laws of Bright Lippy!!!

I embrace the new spring trends of Bright Lips! While I understand that a neutral gloss is an easier maintenance, The Firehouse Red, The Fuchsia Pink, The Crazy Coral make such an incredible statement - on your face and to your overall look!

However, there are some laws that should be followed if you are going to rock this Trend!!

1.  

Become a Master of the AIR KISS - to leave a mark on each cheek you embrace is a little trampy, also awkward for the owner of said cheek (please see Colin Firth at the Golden Globes - he ended up looking like a commercial for an aftershave that has some kind of pheromone which rendered  women helpless to his charms) The Air Kiss is the only way to go unless you want to brand your man 'kept' and 'hands off'!!

2.

KEEP IT CLEAN!! - best to use a lip-liner in a matching colour and spend time getting it right - you can afford it as you will not be spending as much time on your eye make up unless you are a porn star!! Then fill in with the colour of your choice - I'm loving the Tarte "Lipsurgence' Matte Pencils right now because they are soooooooooooo Matte and have a great menthol aroma - you will still need a lip-liner as they are a fat little twist up pencil  - I love 'Fiery' a spicy red and 'Lively' a sexy pink

But your favourite Matte Lipstick will do!! - fold a Kleenex and blot, then take a 1ply Kleenex and place over the lip and with a matte powder and small brush, powder over the Kleenex - this will set the lipstick.

I love to highlight around the mouth for that extra kick - so you could use a YSL 'touche eclait' in your chosen shade (for me its a 2 - save the 3 for under your eyes - too apricot!!) or any powder/cream highligther - use only a tiny amount and be sure to BLEND the C**P out of it or you could look a little crazed!!

If you find it a little drying on the lip - there are a few options - I love a teeny tiny dot of roses lip balm, Korres Lip Butter or Tarte 'Lipsurgence' natural lip stain in a corresponding colour.

3.

USE A STRAW - While Ms Emily Post has given the OK to re-apply lipstick in public, I'm afraid there is nothing more common or plebeian than leaving a lipstick mark on your starbucks lid - it really is the new tramp stamp - straws are available everywhere - don't be afraid to use them - if you are at a fancy restaurant and leaving marks on your stemware is going to be an issue, revert to the 1950's and blot before you drink! be delicate - less here is definitely more :)

4.

PEARLY WHITES should be just that!! (quick tip - 30 second mouth rinse with hydrogen peroxide 3 times a week after Flossing, Brushing and Listerine - ensures gum health and is the cheapest teeth whitener on the market - THIS REALLY WORKS!!) so once you have perfectly applied your lippy - stick your index finger in your mouth, close your lips around it and pull it out (please don't google this - God alone knows what will come up!!) this removes any excess lipstick on the mucus membrane of the lip, hence preventing transference onto your teeth........

OK Darlings - now you know the 4 Laws of Lipstick - Go Forth and POUT!!

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