There is something really fun about playing around with makeup. Since we all know I play a grownup version of dress-up on a regular basis, it’s probably not too much of a surprise that I basically adore playing around with beauty products almost as much as playing around with clothing!
I thought that for one of my first make-up posts, I’d tackle a toughie: the red lip. Half the time, I put on red lipstick and then immediately wipe it back off — it just feels too out there for everyday life. But when CoverGirl sent me this eyeshadow pack in a lovely bag of sample products, I figured that a girly pink eyeshadow would actually be a fun match to make red lips a little more demure.
My friend Richa gave me these beautiful hoop earrings — she makes modern Indian inspired jewelry, hand-crafted out of fine and vintage materials. And they are stunning. I wore these same earrings to the Kenneth Cole dinner last week, and got plenty of compliments! Take a look at more of her jewelry here, and use the code “Sugarlaws” for a 10% discount on any purchase!
12 responses so far ↓
1 julie @ rosy + tart // Oct 26, 2010 at 5:36 am
So much fun! I tried red lipstick once… and it took half an hour to get it off my teeth!
Maybe I’ll muster up the courage to try again. If nothing else, for the comedic value. 
2 Sara // Oct 26, 2010 at 5:52 am
Pretty red lips! And the pink eye shadows really make your eyes pop blue!
3 Susan // Oct 26, 2010 at 5:59 am
I am obsessed with red lipstick. It’s hard to find the right shade, though.
GLOSSING OVER IT
4 Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries // Oct 26, 2010 at 6:08 am
Red lips fit you very well!
xxx
http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/
5 Chiara // Oct 26, 2010 at 7:12 am
You can definitely pull of the red lips!!! I am still look for a good shade of red that works for me… I look ridiculous!
And I love those earings, going to check out the website now.
xoxo
http://www.joiedevivre-chiara.blogspot.com
6 Brooke Schantz, MS, RD, LDN // Oct 26, 2010 at 7:30 am
I think the combination looks great! I am like Julie and will need a little courage to try it myself
7 Nicolette // Oct 26, 2010 at 9:29 am
I am the same way with red lipstick! We have similar skin tones, so it can be tough… Confession: I just went to Sephora on my lunch hour to ‘play’. But can you believe it was my first time in there?!
xo
nicolette
http://www.simplycolette.blogspot.com
http://www.photographygetaways.com
8 sterling style // Oct 26, 2010 at 11:01 am
looks so fun and pretty! I love a bold lip and it is so pretty with your coloring!!
9 Delane // Oct 26, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I love red lipstick. Actually I love the one shade of red that I have found that doesn’t bleed or make me look like my lips are bleeding.
Delane
http://euphoricagony.blogspot.com/
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11 Joy // Oct 27, 2010 at 12:30 pm
LOVE this color on you! I’ll have to check it out the the store next time.
12 Priscilla Francine Makeup // Nov 13, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Try Russian Red from MAC it’s the quintessence of a red lipstick.
Your eyes are stunning!
http://pfsmakeup.blogspot.com/
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