I hope you enjoyed my lipstick tutorial last week – it was so much fun to write! Today I’m sharing my tried-and-true shades, and have enlisted the help of some of my fave bloggers to round out the list.
In that lipstick post I talked about going with a sheer formulation as a way to ease into a bold shade – like a classic red. For me, that means Angel Red by Clinique – a true red, but sheer enough so that I don’t feel overdone when I’m wearing it:
photo credit: clinique.com
With lots of yellow in my skin, a berry/brick shade is my go-to color for fall and winter. I love Revlon’s Blackberry. It’s deep and rich and very flattering. And if I want to tone it down I’ll throw on a base of Adore U underneath:
photo credit: drugstore.com
I always want to go with a brighter, lighter shade for summer, but find that those lovely pale shades invariably make me look tired and washed out. And then Liz of Say Yes to Hoboken posted about orange-red lipsticks. I thought, this will be the perfect summer shade for me, and ran out to try out her selections. They were all gorgeous; however, none quite right for me.
But I was now on a mission.
A shout-out on Twitter yielded a response from another favorite blogger – the ever-stylish Tracy from Tracy’s New York Life. She recommended L’Oreal’s Blazing Lava and it is perfect! The orangey tone brings the red into a more flattering shade for my skintone, and the formulation is long lasting and super comfortable:
photo credit: drugstore.com
Score!
I’d also love to share this link to favorite drugstore lipsticks by Alison of The Alison Show. Do you know this blog? I LOVE it – it’s literally like a party on your computer!
And since I’ve gone on about the virtues of lip liner, here’s a great neutral that goes with everything – Lipblush, by Clinique:
photo credit: clinique.com
And finally, the ONE lipstick that every woman should own – Black Honey, by Clinique. A sheer reddish-brown, this is one of the most universally flattering colors I’ve ever seen. Clinique has had it in their line forever and I doubt that it will ever be discontinued. Give it a spin next time you’re in the department store.
photo credit: clinique.com
Any favorite shades you’d like to share? Add them here!
June 19, 2012 at 8:31 am
Fun post! My tried and true shades are Brown by Bobbi Brown, and MAC’s Twig. I’ve been using those two for years and years- I’m such a creature of habit!
June 19, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Love Bobbi Brown!
June 19, 2012 at 2:59 pm
A party for your computer?!?! BEST COMPLIMENT EVER! I love this post! Thanks for including me. I want to try some of these shades!
June 19, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Thanks so much! Your blog is such a joy!
June 19, 2012 at 5:37 pm
I LOVED this, Sheri! I struggle with finding the perfect shade of lipstick but I really need it because without it I look dead. Seriously. On a desert island I would choose lipstick over mascara every day of the week.
And, I DO know the Allison Show! She is SO much fun!
June 19, 2012 at 9:35 pm
SO glad you liked this! Maybe one of these shades will be “that one”!
June 19, 2012 at 6:18 pm
What fun! I loved part 1 and was not dispointed with part 2! I have been between two shades, a Lnacome and a Bobbi Brown. I have to say, lipstick is really an obession with me! Thanks, and thanks for introducing me to some really new fun sites!!
June 19, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Thanks Kathy!
June 20, 2012 at 12:31 am
I buy Clinique and Revlon too. Love the way they glide on and don’t contain too much perfume! xx
June 20, 2012 at 6:31 am
Agreed – I tried a new one recently and it was full of fragrance – not good.
November 29, 2012 at 8:59 am
I’m dying to find great lip colors that work for my red hair, sometimes ruddy skin and timid nature about bold lips. Love this post!
November 29, 2012 at 9:45 am
Thank you! XO