Thursday, October 21, 2010

Fashion & Beauty Ethos: Berry Flavored Lips

This fall I've seen everything from Boysenberry colored lips to flirty Raspberry pastels and I wanted in on the fun. Perfect for women of color, berry-toned lip color makes an amazing singular statement; especially if you keep the rest of your makeup minimal. 

 Deep Wines & light Raspberry colored lipsticks are my faves! 

Be sure to keep the rest of the makeup minimal when wearing darker lip color. 

I love Liya's natural wine colored lip

I decided to try a few colors from Wet & Wild and I was actually pleased with the quality of the lipstick. The color was ultra pigmented and went on nice and smooth. All three lipsticks were purchased for under $7 at Rite Aid which makes them a viable option if you are looking for nice colors that are readily available without breaking the budget.

This plum-wine color [Black Orchid 508A - $.99] was one of my favorites. To keep the color from feathering, I decided to line my lips with a liner that was closest to the color of my skin. - If you wear a color like this, try a complimenting blush like Raizin from MAC [check out my review and pic here] to add more depth and richness to your overall look.

This is a pretty bold color [Ravin Raisin 916D- $2.99] that I would more than likely wear during the day. To avoid the Rainbow Brite look, keep the rest of your makeup clean and minimal so that your lips take center stage. 

Definitely the boldest color of the trio [Vamp It Up 919B -$2.99], this deep plum purple is something I will reach for when I want more of a dramatic, edgy nighttime look. Because this color is so bold, keep the rest of your makeup minimal and try wearing your hair away from your face. 


Lipstick Application Tips: 
  • Use a lipstick brush. It helps you use less product and ensures precise even coverage
  • Don't have the extra cash for a lip primer? Use a bit of foundation in lieu of lip primer
  • Blot lips after applying first coat of lipstick, then apply your next layer. This helps lipstick last longer
  • Lipstick too shiny? Lightly hold a tissue against your lips and press a bit of loose powder on to the tissue. The powder will turn down the shine on the lip color giving it more of a satin finish 
Check out some of these colors I'm currently crushing on! 


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25 comments:

  1. Love the deep plum purple, MAC has a similar color called Cyber that is fabulous! I feel so mysterious when I wear it!

    http://glamormission.blogspot.com/

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  2. i love the 916d! I need to get that...the walgreens by my job had colors for freaking .49 cent! Awesome....and I bought that dark one 919b a couple of weeks ago, just so happen to have it on right now, lol. great minds think alike!

    Vonnie
    You Can Hue It - Red Lips for Brown Girls

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  3. i have never been bold enough to try lipstick with color. but maybe one day...

    you look amazing in the plum wine lip color though!

    missdeeplyrooted.blogspot.com

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  4. I just went to rite aid yesterday and picked up the wet and wild vamp and the sugar plum lipsticks. I love them! Revlon also has a great lipstain which I purchased as well in a color called midnight.

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  5. I love the Black orchid. Very pretty!

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  6. I love the Vamp it up color on you the most. I debuted my raspberry jewel toned lipstick for my homecoming this year. I loved it and got lots of compliments!

    Lipstick Diva

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  7. I love the boldest colour on you! I might do a berry makeup look tomorrow morning! <3 Great post!

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  8. I've been wearing berry colors for years. It's my signature color!

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  9. i sooo wanted to give a berry/wine color a try for this season! thanks! how is your hair styled in these pics? i love it

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  10. I love the last color!!! So trendy and wearable.

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  11. love the new lip colors....the black orchid is my fav!

    jen
    http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

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  12. the first two are very pretty (the first one is really gorgeous on you!) but I have to say I don't care for the last one.. at all.

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  13. I like the model's hairstyle at the top right corner, beautiful style for going to work, i wish i could know the name of the model to see the other angles of the style

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  14. I've always been a simple "lipgloss and go" woman but you are definitely trying to force my hand Nikole!! Shame on you. lol Maybe I'll take the focus off my eyes and bring it to my kisser ;)

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  15. Gorge!! I must say I'm a bit scared of color, I recently made my first red purchase, and it was a Wet n Wild too (911 D), excellent dupe for MACs "Ruby Woo"...

    Stay FLYY!
    L.Camille

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  16. LOve love love that deep plum. I have one that's pretty dark too from Mac, the name escapes me. I always feel so mysterious when I wear it. lol

    http://singaturestyle.blogspot.com/

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  17. Super cute! I've been wearing a bright red but I'd like to get a few more deeper colors as well. Lipstick really brightens up the face! :)

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  18. I really need to venture into these colors....this fear thing is blocking my FAB!

    ~L~
    my last post: Blazers & Body Types

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  19. Loving that Black Orchid colour!! - Noire Tropical Beauty

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  20. Just bought the Black Orchid! I love it!! This is going to be my new fave for the season!

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  21. As always, you're totally beautiful and fabulous! Question, how do you keep your teeth so white? Any product (natural or otherwise) suggestions that actually DO work? Thanks!

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  22. I've never really worn lipstick , but I took the plunge and got the Ravin' Raisin and Black Orchid, and I LOVE them both! Thanks so much for the wallet-friendly suggestions.

    Kendra
    http://closetconfections.com

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  23. I bought Ravin Raisin today, and it is soo worth it. Is there a similar shade to the one that model has on, on the top right? that's a gorgeous color.

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  24. The model is Melodie Monrose and the show is YSL (RtW) S/S 2011.

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