The Perfect Super Bowl Lips!

So I'm sure you're thinking, "What does the 2015 Super Bowl have to do with makeup?!" Well, at most Super Bowl parties you eat, snack and drink quite a bit right? Wouldn't it be great to not have to even think about whether your lipstick is smeared all over your teeth? Or if your "red lips" are on your chin after your finished that yummy slider?

No one wants to be thinking about those things, you just want to enjoy time with your friends and family, while enjoying the snacks! So I'm going to tell you my Top 3 long lasting lip options so that you can relax and enjoy cheering for the Patriots! (or Seahawks :-) The great thing about these options is that they are easily accessible to pretty much everyone. There is no need to order online . . . You can find them at a nearby mall, Sephora or Ulta!

First up are the MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear lipliners. These are fabulous! I keep many of them in my kit, and even though they are long lasting, they go on quite smoothly. There are several shade options, so there is something for everyone. Before applying any other lip product,  line your entire lipline with this pencil and then use it like you would a lipstick to increase staying power. 

Stila Cosmetics makes a liquid lipstick called Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks. Yes, these stay all day. But what I love most, are the color options they have! There is a vinyl line of these, OMG! Seriously, head to your nearest Ulta to try them out.

Last, but certainly not least, are the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks. There is a reason so many people rave about these little treasures. Between brides and my teenagers for prom, they work perfectly. Many of my clients now keep 1 or 2 of these in their makeup bags ;-)

Now that those lips are covered, find there perfect pair of blue jeans, a cute top, and enjoy the party! Don't forget to subscribe to my blog for more makeup and beauty tips below :-)

Stay beautiful! . . . Inside and out.

 

 

Rockin' A Red Lip

Whether you are a bride-to-be, going out on the town with your girls, or you want a signature look, a red lip is ALWAYS an option. The key to the perfect red lip is finding the right shade for your complexion, and the right formula for you. For example, if you have very fair skin with pink undertones a beautiful cherry red color that has a blue base will look amazing on you. However, a deep wine also looks amazing on those with fair skin. Orange based reds look amazing on those of you with olive skin. Deeper skin tones look great with wine colors and intense reds lip a blue base. Red lip colors can range from bright cherry reds to orange tones and even deep maroon, berry colors.

Formulas for both lipstick and lip gloss, as well as stains, will vary greatly. If you aren't at all concerned about your lip color rubbing off onto something or someone then a lipstick will work. For those of you who aren't particular about the way lipstick feels, try a gloss in a wonderful red shade. For you brides, or those who will be going out and don't want your lip color to end up on everything and everyone, lip stains are perfect!  My favorite red lipsticks are MAC Lady Danger and Make Up For Ever's N44 Diamond Red.

 If you're interested in lip glosses that have some staying power, my faves are NARS 413 BLKR Larger Than Life lip gloss and Yves Saint Laurent's Glossy Stain #9. Other red lippies I'm a fan of include Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso & of course OCC (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics) liptar in Stalker!

So start searching and find that red lip that works for you! If you need some help, just let me know!

Stay beautiful! ... Inside and out