Recently I bought 3 NARS Lipsticks on Ebay, because here in Brazil, specially in my city, I don’t have NARS =PPP

The Colours: Belle de Jour, Honolulu Honey and Blonde Venus. All of them are nude shades =)))

Before talk about the colours, lets talk about the impressions I had about the lipsticks themselves. At first I thought them very very dry, hard to pass on the lips. I got really surprised as the lipstick is one of the best buys of Sephora and is the favourite brand of many celebs. As the time goes, though, I notice that they start to smooth out, but if your impatient like I am, you might need the help of a lip brush to pass on the lips, which is going to benefit you in 2 ways: first, its going to smooth out the lipstick faster than you pass directly on your lips and second, when you use lip brush to pass the lipstick the result always looks better and more natural =))

The lipstick quality I can say that’s average to good, considering what I said on the up lines, but its very good as its long wearing, doesn’t disappear in a few minutes. I think that’s why they make it sort of dry. I prefer that way because I hate to keep retouching the makeup, specially lipstick.

Well, now lets go to the colours. Belle de Jour is a light beige that on my lips looked like a bit like a concealer, I like this effect specially with dark eyes or smoked eyes. Honolulu Honey is a light rosy beige that also lights up my lips, I bought it more because of the good reviews I read around some websites, and I don’t regret buying it. Both of them are going to be good to light up other lipsticks or wear with neutral lip pencils, like Spice, from MAC. Blonde Venus is the one I liked the most. It’s a flesh orangey rosy colour, it’s a beautiful mixture of beige, orange and rosy that combined made a perfect nude/natural lipstick for everyday use! Its absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Certainly a BEST BUY for olive and brunette skins like me, as you know I’m NC42, like I said in the other post.

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I decided that this 2008 I would do some changes, so for a girl the color of the lipstick is also categorized as a change! At least for me =PPP

I LOVE nude and beige lipsticks. I never get enough of them. Today I’m going to pick up an order at the post office, my so anxiously waited Chanel Rouge Allure #30 Rêve. And its only the beginning as I ordered some others on ebay, waiting to arrive, and already settling my eyes into other ones over there. I think I’m becoming an ebay addicted (I’m not going to say: I hope my husband doesn’t read this, but he will anyway, so… =PPP).

But for this year I decided I will no longer be afraid of RED lipsticks. But I’m taking baby steps, as the colour, despite the fact its gorgeous, is also very dangerous if you don’t know how to wear it.

An example? Here it goes: my sister. She loves red l/s, but I don’t think she wears it wisely. She just applies it on without caring much with the shape of the lips, most of the time gets uneven and ends up a disaster.

I think red lipsticks you need to apply very carefully, using a lip pencil, that can be red or neutral, like Spice from MAC (I prefer the last one). If needed, a lip brush to apply on the borders of the lips to look perfectly shaped. Also you need to have your skin in order, flawless and looking fresh and pretty, because red l/s calls a lot of attention not only for the lips but for the whole complexion. If you do all that, I’m pretty sure you will rock in red =)

I used to think only fair skins could wear red. It looks so beautiful the contrast! I saw pictures of a local model wearing a bright red with white dress in New Years Eve Party and she looked fabulous! But I think that all skin tones can wear red, you just need to find the right shade of red for you. And also find the right shade that matches your personality as well (this is the most important, in my opinion).

Yesterday I bought a red l/s for myself. I decided to buy a not very expensive one, because if things go wrong, my pocket wont feel much. It is from a local cosmetic brand that Brazilians loves but I just like: Boticário. Some products are lovely but others are not very much for the prices they put on. The name of the lipstick is Vermelho Diva (translating: Diva Red). Couldn’t be more appropriate, the red colour of that l/s is bright and lovely, just reminding the Chanel Rouge Hydrabase New York Red. I tried on at the store and I just got “oh, is that me?” reaction. But I liked it, and I even left the place wearing the colour itself. Turns out I got very happy with my purchase! =))) The first makeup purchase of the year! If your not a red lipstick person, or if your not used to it or too afraid, you can always start with a red lipgloss. My suggestions:

*Bourjois Effet 3D #11 Framboise Energetic;

* Diorkiss #858 Caramel Apple.

Or a lighter version:

*Lancôme Juicy Tubes #30 Groseille.

At first they look strong red in the tube, but once you apply, it goes lighter and you can just control the intensity by applying as many coats as you wish!

Or, if your not that scared (like me) but still a little precautious: buy a red l/s and apply it with your fingers. Just so it makes your lips looking flushed and healthy and not too marked red lipstick version. The night version: just apply a clear lipgloss over it.

I also think that red l/s calls so much attention, so go easy in the rest of the makeup: neutral eyeshadows, black eyeliner (if you want a 50’s version: so glamorous!), lots of mascara and light blush. You will just look like a Diva! And what else is the best way to start a new year? =))

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