The fashion gods surprised the masses by proclaiming that skinny jeans, chunky sweaters and wide belts are three must-have looks for fall. But the most shocking trend isn’t an item of clothing.
It’s the red lip. Whether pale and blond, like Scarlett Johansson, or bronzed, like Jennifer Lopez, celebrities are vamping it up in hues of cherry, fire engine, tomato, burgundy or blood.
The lipstick writing is on the mirror. After years of pale glosses and nearly nude lips topping the charts, bold red, old-Hollywood-style lips are back for fall.
And this time around, they’re for anytime–and anyone.
“Red lips are a classic,” said Patricia Tortolani, senior editor at Allure magazine. “What’s special about red lips right now is the idea that any woman can wear red lipstick.”
A daring red lip has an effect on one’s outlook, makeup and beauty, experts say. The color says many things: Confidence. Mystery. Femininity. Sex appeal.
“The red lip is always a very glamorous look, a very sophisticated look,” said Andree Corroon, a Saks Fifth Avenue spokeswoman. “But it’s also a look that is very playful and fun. … It’s a way for a woman to express herself beyond what she’s wearing.”
In fact, lipstick lovers say, wearing red lipstick is like carrying a chic accessory. That’s why the new way to wear red lips is so all-encompassing. It’s not just for black-tie affairs or clubbing. Red lips can be worn just as easily to a Saturday breakfast or on an afternoon stroll.
“You can throw on the skinny jeans and a pair of great flats or heels and a simple T-shirt,” Tortolani says, “pull your hair back into a ponytail and wear some red lipstick and it’s a gorgeous, really ‘now’ look.”
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The trick to wearing red in a more casual setting is not to overdo it, in terms of the rest of your makeup and your overall look.
“Right now, it’s about playing up one feature,” Tortolani said. “Red lips look beautiful with just a bit of mascara and a nice, dewy complexion.”
Who’s pucker is that?
Can you match the fashionable ruby-colored lips above to the celebrity they belong to below. You’ll find the answers on the opposite page.
1. Tyra Banks 2. Janet Jackson 3. Lindsay Lohan 4. Scarlett Johansson 5. Jennifer Lopez 6. Paris Hilton 7. Vivica Fox 8. Ming-Na 9. Dita Von Teese 10. Jessica Simpson 11. Salma Hayek 12. Ziyi Zhang
ANSWERS
1. H; 2. D; 3. L; 4. E; 5. K; 6. J; 7. C; 8. F; 9. A; 10. I; 11. B; 12. G