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The last step in your makeup regime is lipstick
application. Some women say if they could have only one beauty item it
would be lipstick. Lip color brings the whole look together to create
harmony. To keep your lips looking perfect, have lip color with you at
all times and reapply when needed.
When you select a lip color take in consideration your
clothing and blush colors. The color of your clothing and blush should
complement your lipstick but doesn't have to be perfectly matched.
However, the colors should be in the same intensity and range. Wear
cool colors together and warm colors together. Pink lipsticks go with
blue and pink colors and corals and russets go with clothing that falls
in a yellow/orange range.
Steps to apply lip color:
1. Prepare your lips by applying foundation over them
(this will extend the wear).
2. Outline and define the shape using a lip pencil that
has soft, pointed top. Start at the V in your upper lip drawing down to
the corners. Then, starting at the middle of the bottom lip draw a line
to the corners. To help lipstick stay on longer, use your pencil to
cover the lips entirely.
3. Fill in upper lip with lipstick or you can use a lip
brush.
4. Fill in the lower lip and then blot with a tissue and
reapply.
5. Dab gloss in the centre of your lower lip to create a
fuller more glamorous look.
When defining the lips with a lip pencil be sure the
pencil and lipstick colors are very close. The lip liner should not be
noticeable. Lip liners are meant to keep your lipstick in place, keep
lipstick from bleeding, define the shape and help them look more
natural. Do not try to change the shape of your lips by going outside
the natural line.
* Dark lipsticks will make small lips appear smaller.
Sheila Dicks is an image and wardrobe consultant who
teaches women how to dress to suit their body type and look slimmer.
You can visit her at http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to download her
"Image Makeover" ebook and get "How to Build a Wardrobe" free.
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Sheila Dicks
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