Bright Lips

Bright Lips are all the rave for the Spring/Summer 2011. Not only do bright bold gorgeous hues eloquently add a pop of color to the face, they also accentuate the cheekbones without having to apply blush, highlight or contour. Oranges, pinks & reds are currently popular with virtually all cosmetic lines creating new lip products in these color families. I'm currently obsessed with orange-gold hues (MAC's Fresh Moroccan) and fuschias (Revlon Colorburst in Fuschia). Remember to opt for long wear formulas when exposing the skin to the heat and humidity for extensive periods of time. The next time your perusing the cosmetics section at your local drug store or department store, experiment with eccentric lip colors. Get your shine on Baby!

Solange's Spring Swag

While checking out one of my favorite celebrity sites I came across this Gorgeous picture of Solange Knowles rocking the most perfect color combination last night at the Victoria's Secret Swim 2011 Collection Event here in LA. The minimalist eye and face makeup complete with a velvety coral lip (this season's Hottest Trend), perfectly compliments her festive ensemble. Although at times her looks are a tad bit eclectic for my taste, you have to love and admire Solange's Personal Style.

Passion for PINK

Those of you who know me personally understand my infatuation and obsession with a fabulous Pink lip. I don't discriminate; I love all shades of Pink respectively and equally. This post includes some of my favorite makeup looks that perfectly incorporate a pink lip as the focal point. Use them as inspiration Fabs. Spring is the Perf time for these looks. Find the shade(s) that works for you and rock that thang! Remember, minimal eye makeup should compliment the lip.













Email me pics of your Fav/Fab pink lip so I can post. Inspire others to be fierce & bold Baby!

Plum Passion

I have recently fallen in LOVE with the deep plum lip!! I used to feel that it was goth and too harsh to compliment many skin tones. However, with the recent emergence of the variation of plum shades, there is virtually a hue in existence for all complexions. The Dark Plum lip is sexy and instantly transforms any woman into a Bombshell. This seductive hue is great for a date night, and is especially appropriate for the Fall season. Pair plum lip with soft natural eyes loaded with black mascara, and sheer peach blush for perfection. I personally love rockin this look with leopard print.

Perfect Nude Lip

So as usual I am deeming something "My Favorite Thing" but I just can't help that there are so many fabulous products/looks in existence! As I mentioned in a previous post, I absolutely love love love a nude lip. It is sexy and chic, and perfectly compliments virtually any eye and/or blush makeup combination. The following three products used properly create the Perfect Nude Lip:






1. Creme De' Nude Cremesheen Lipstick by MAC
2. Cork Lip Pencil by MAC
3. C-Thru Lipglass by MAC

This fusion compliments light to medium dark skin complexions. I recommend wearing a lip primer with this combination to neutralize the lips. These three products are extremely versatile making the purchase worth your while! Cork lip pencil also works fabulously with other nude, and pink, peach and coral colored lipsticks and glosses. Not to mention, I am an advocate of wearing C-thru Lipglass alone for an everyday look.

Lip-ouflage

Happy Sunday Fabs! How many of you personally, or know someone who, have darker colored lips and feel that you are exempt from wearing certain color lipglosses, stains or lipsticks because of this? This post is especially for all of you. There are products and tricks in existence that allow every woman to successfully wear any color they feel! You know that concealer that many of us use to cover blemishes, and hide bags & dark circles beneath the eye??....That very same product works to "conceal lips" and create a bare canvas for the application of lip color. After moisturizing the lip with the moisturizer of your choice, take your lip brush and gently apply a thin layer of concealer over your lips. Once the concealer dries, paint on your lipstick and like magic, the true color of the lipstick appears. In addition to the concealer, another technique is to apply a lip primer to your lips prior to applying the lipstick. The primer neutralizes the lips and increases the effect of the lipstick. This technique is not as powerful as the latter, but effective nonetheless. If your lips have become darker due to smoking or reasons other then genetically based ones, cosmetic companies have created products that permanently lighten the color of the lips, however I cannot personally endorse a particular brand. Drink plenty of water and avoid dark caffeinated beverages such as tea and coffee. Some experts believe these products darken lips.

Today marks the start a new week - try something NEW. Be FABULOUS!

Brown Girls Wear RED

Why is it that my Beautiful Brown Girls feel that they cannot wear red lipstick, when in essence, it is the fabulous shades of Caramel & Mocha that work it Best! It is important that we as Fabulous ladies take risks and try new looks that we ordinarily wouldn't go for simply because we believe that we can't "pull them off". The trick to successfully wearing red lipstick is selecting the appropriate shade for your complexion, and properly applying it. For brown skin, any lipstick with a berry to cranberry undertone works best. Also, try colors with shine and/or shimmer to pop on your skin tone. It is important to wear lip liner with a red lip to eliminate the potential bleeding of the color and to perfect the shape of the lip. Select a lip liner color that is identical to the shade of the lipstick or slightly richer. Also, apply the lipstick with a lip brush. This technique allows you to control the amount of color that is applied as you add layers to achieve the perfect amount and look. My personal favorites for brown girls are (in no particular order):

MAC Cosmetics -
Dubonnet
Fresh Moroccan
New York Apple.

Iman Lip Stain in Fire Opal

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Red Lipstick

Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Crimson

Remember, red lipstick instantly makes the teeth appear pearly white. Be BOLD and get your red on!

Nude Lips

My absolute favorite lip of all time has to be the nude lip. It's chic and subtle, yet glamorous and bold all at the same time. The Summer is the best time to rock this lip since we do away with heavier makeup and opt for simple lightweight looks. I always say a nude lip, loads of black mascara, and a hint of bronzer is the perfect Summer time look.