My Sneaky Red Lip

I'm a huge fan of a "vintage inspired" red lip. 

But they honestly suck to do.

They never stay in place, and always smugdge onto your teeth, and instead of looking glamourous, and elegant, 

you end up looking like 

this..

This is a perfect example of what not to look like.

My trick is to ignore the obvious product that you would use for a red lip.

What is that you may be thinking? (Or you may still be looking at that picture of Paris Hilton and wondering what went wrong, and if you are it's okay because I am too.)

No red lipstick. 

Yes, I said it. 

I never use red lipstick when I wear red lips.

Think about it...red lipstick is what actually smudges because it's a cream!

Here's my trick..

1.Apply a little tiny bit of lip balm to fill in any dry spots on your lips.

2. Use a red lip liner and outline the lips, and then fill in completely. 

3. Use a balm stain type product over the liner.

*4. If you feel like it, use a tiny bit of red or clear gloss.

Products I use:

Nivea lip butter

Revlon Colorstay liner for lips in Red #675

Revlon Just Bitten Stain in Gothic

A tiny bit of clear gloss

That's all it takes. The liner makes the already longwear balm stain stay in place all day. It's not rocket science, I know, but mastering a beauty trick takes patience. Here's my little trick/gift to you all.

So, don't be afraid to wear a kick ass lip color this summer. 

Brighten up your whole look with a bold pink, coral, or red lip and make a statement.

Let me know if you try this, and let me know how it works for you!

Until then,

Kisses!

-K.