Thursday 22 March 2012

Red Lippy Lips!

Hey ladies! Hope you are all well! Today I bring you my lips of the day! Daring red! I have always been a fan of the red lip but have only recently been brave enough to sport it myself! I always feel sophisticated and grown up and as if I've made an effort when I wear this lip! The images below take you through the 3 stages I do to achieve this look.

Step 1: Lipliner. I first lined the outside of the lips and then filled them in. I used Topshop's lipliner in Blaze. It's gorgeous and creamy and really easy to work with! You could stop after this step if you wanted a really matte finish.

Step 2: Lipstick. I used Barry M's lip paint in 121 Pillar Box Red. Again, a really nice product - creamy, doesn't have a horrible scent and stays on the lips for a reasonable amount of time.

Step 3: Gloss. I then just applied a clear gloss over the top for a more glossy finish! Any clear gloss will do but make sure you use a lip brush rather than the wand supplied to apply it or the gloss will turn red once you put the wand back! This step is obviously optional but I love the finish it leaves!





























What are your fave lip looks and products? Thank you for reading lovelies! xxx

23 comments:

  1. I love this colour, it's just perfect! And I usually put a layer of gloss over the top of mine :) xxx

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    1. i looveee it too! thank you for reading! xx

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  2. Such a gorgeous colour! I've always been sceptical of Barry M lipsticks though after the whole uproar about Marshmallow :p you have a great lip shape as well :) xxx

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    1. oh i also have marshmallow and HATE IT!! this is nothing like it! thank you so much :) xx

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  3. I love the colour of the Topshop lipliner! I'm definately gonna have to check that out! xx

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  4. OO ive been eyeing up this colour for ages..Love itt :) i must check out the Topshop lip liners..
    My current fave is the coral coloured barry m one - and Rimmel's 'Coral in Gold'
    xx

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  5. I just happened to find your blog today & I absolutely LOVE it! The mixture of things you blog about are really nice!!

    Following!

    http://fashernably-late.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. I love this colour, this is a fab post! I've only just found your lovely blog and am now a follower. :-) xx

    http://thebeautyoflouise.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. Wonderful!! I don't wear Lip Stick but your post makes me want to!! Thanks for sharing!!


    http://emi-doll.blogspot.co.uk/

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  8. Like the color :)

    Lovely blog! New follower :D

    http://petitemini.blogspot.se/

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  9. Heey Abi I have tagged you in my versatile blogger award :)) check it out.

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    Bella

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  10. lovely blog =)
    I love Barry M lipsticks, I have one in red.

    http://rainbowgatherer.blogspot.com

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  11. love this colour, may have to op to boots on my lunch to get the barry m lippy!

    Over on my blog I am having a Mac lipstick give away, I would love for you to enter :o)

    http://lolainthelounge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/mac-lipstick-giveaway.html

    x

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  12. Great post! I'm still trying to find the perfect lipstick!

    whatrebeccasaid.blogspot.com xx

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  13. Thank you for following my blog! :) I am now following yours also!

    www.thesequincinderella.com

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  14. I love the colour of this red. I'm still trying to find the perfect shade!
    x
    polway.blogspot.com

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  15. These look fantastic! I tagged you for the 11 questions tag, just so you know!! :) http://cloudconnectedbeauty.blogspot.com/2012/03/11-questions-tag.html

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  16. Such a vibrant red, the way you've applied it is flawless :)

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  17. Love the red lip you created! I am still trying to find the right shade and product for a bold lip...so I enjoyed this post!
    XO - Marion

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  18. Lovely color :) It's so nice ♥

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  19. Such a lovely colour, looks gorgeous. xx

    http://talesfromthedressingupbox.blogspot.com

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  20. I'm not a weirdo, but you have such lovely shaped lips!
    I love orange and red lipstick at the moment too, but haven't ever tried it with a lip liner before. Think I may have to invest :)

    Megs xx

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