HOW TO WEAR PINK LIPSTICK

With the New Year being upon us and everyone seemingly gravitating toward red lips why not go another route and opt for a bright, bold pink? I’m a huge fan of sensual red lips, don’t get me wrong some of my most prized lipsticks are red but I don’t ever want to look like everyone else. So, when all the other women in the room are rocking red or nude lips, I feel compelled to reach for pink!

Pink is not just for little girls anymore. Although it still evokes cotton candy, summer days and everything that is pretty, these new grown up pinks are ultra feminine and wonderfully romantic. This is high impact statement that screams pretty.

I believe that every woman should own at least one beautiful pink lipstick in her makeup collection. It should be a shade that compliments her skin tone and blends beautifully with her personality. The simple beauty of pink is that it is the ideal blend of red and white. It carries the fierceness and strength of a sensuous and powerful crimson infused with the softening purity of white. Besides, there are a multitude of lovely shades which encompass pink. For daytime, I love a bright happy fuchsia shade, and for the less adventurous why not try an easy sheer pink or even a gloss. Roses and mauves will offer a more muted look.

While a colour like red is bold and assertive, pink has a more soothing effect. There is a moment in the day, a few minutes right before dusk, when the sun has disappeared over the horizon and the sky is filled with the most amazing shades of pinks. Cinematographers call this the “magic hour”. It is a moment in time when all shadows disappear and the world seems to glow with an inner light. Just like a pink lip, it creates a soft and elegant effect.
The colour of unconditional love, it is compassionate and nurturing, embracing us with its affection.

What is your favourite pink lipstick?

*For more on best of 2014 how to wear pink lipstick and other fabulous colours please join me on instagram and pinterest*