Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Red lipstick

Are you one of those lucky women that looks good wearing red lipstick?  I've longed to rock this look since the days of Robert Palmer's video vixens. I have tried various shades and brands of red lipstick to give it a fair shake. I have even tested each shade again when my hair color changes. The verdict is simple. Nope, can't do it!  Apparently, the shade depends on one's skin tone, but I still look like death warmed over in every red shade I have sampled. Um, pretty!  They are showing red lips all over the runway.  Since my runway days are LONG gone, I need not worry.  Luckily, many different looks are current, so we ladies just need to find what works for us. Being over forty, I tend what to do what works for me and not what works on a 6'2", size 4, twenty year old model.  We need to feel comfortable in our own skin, not follow a trend just because it's of the moment. However, if you are lucky enough to carry off a pair of bright red lipstick covered lips, sport them proudly. Sing it with me y'all, "might as well face it your addicted to love..."
Thanks for reading.  Bye for now...

2 comments:

  1. I can't do it either. I remember when orange lipstick was the trend and I didn't think it looked good on anyone. I will say that red lipstick does look great in photography, especially black and white. I would never wear it normally though.

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  2. I can't wear red lipstick either! I tried every shade in the world and gave up on it a long time ago! Lol. I've learned to do what works best for myself as well.

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