Happy New Year Readers! I am very excited about 2014. This first blog post came with much anticipation and fear...but I am doing it anyway. I <3 the beauty business and I have dibbled and dabbled in it way too long. I acquired a cosmetology license without the intent to ever "do" hair. The knowledge and practicum it took to pass the state board exam is just in my blood. We'll talk about that more in another future blog post.
No, I do not wear red lips. However, I admire those that dare to. I have a dark skin complexion and due to the high pigment in my skin, my sclera (white part) of my eye can appear jaundiced in a red lip color LOL. To brighten my eyes, I wear a pale lip most days. My skin tone is cool so pink colors are flattering. Oh but you girls with warmer skin tones like, Sanaa Lathan can wear a red lip honey! I prefer red lips in matte and not in gloss. A shine on red lips is over kill (gag) and unnecessary. Any lip color looks best on well conditioned lips.
Find out skin tone's best lip color: http://www.steadyhealth.com/articles/how-to-choose-the-perfect-red-lip-color-for-your-skin-tone-a3298.html
Make-Up Tip: Sleep in a Chap Stick. Apply a lip balm before bed time. I repeat, Chap Stick not Carmex. Simple Vaseline will suffice if you do not have a lip balm. Be sure to remove loose skin from your lips before your moisturizer application by rubbing your lips with a textured cloth or the back of your clean dry hand. I've heard of some people gently brushing their lips with a toothbrush to exfoliate the lip skin but I think that could be a bet too vigorous for the delicate lip skin. When you awaken from your beauty sleep, you will have the best feeling smackers this side of the Mississippi! You are welcome.
If you are scared of lip color and you play it safe by wearing M A C "Oh Baby" lip gloss everywhere and for every occasion like most of the women I know. Use a lip stain to start.
"Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together." Elizabeth Taylor
Muah, Meek
How awesome is this blog and I love the profile pic lol......I really want to wear lipstick but I'm scared and only wear it when you put it on me. The fear that I carry is mostly related to my darker skin and the fact that when I see dark women with colored lips sometimes they look like a version of black face...besides the obvious ooh baby what color is a good color to start with.
ReplyDeleteThank You for your support A. Wood! I thought that profile picture was more than appropriate. We have a similar complexion and skin tone. Fun lip colors are all the rave! Buy an over the counter lipstick (for longer wear than glosses) in a shear purple from your local drug store to start. It's a cheap way to run a few color trials and a safe transition away from Oh Baby. Have Fun!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog!!! I would like to setup an appointment for a simple do. Please text me and let me know when you're available!!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!! You know I LOVE you makeup application techniques, and hope to be as fluent as you one day in applying my makeup. I am pretty green on the makeup scene, but I look forward to learning and gleaning from all of the input on this forum...Many Blessings to you!
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