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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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