So, most of you are aware by now that I've declared 27 the year of the red lip. But, what you may not know, is that this is not just a major fashion decision/silly Facebook fodder. This is a lifestyle choice.
Let me explain: I have always admired red lipstick - on models, on actresses, and on my occasional fashion-forward friend. Ok, so, what's the problem? Every time I try it on, I think, "oh no... this isn't for me... I can't pull this off." I mean, forget "finding the right shade"... I needed a new face to do this. Perhaps Scarlett Johansson or Angelina Jolie could spare their lovely ones???
Also, let's be honest... red lips will really get you noticed. But, I never thought it was really in the *fun* kind of way, but rather in the, "Oh my gosh, look at that harlot, whodoesshethinksheis" kinda way.... and I just wasn't willing to be the butt of a stranger's joke for a little cosmetic satisfaction.
So... why now? Well, I didn't get a new face, in case you were wondering. But, I have decided to embrace it. To just... be satisfied. I'm still going to stick to the New Years mantras - eat healthier (um, tofu buffalo wings, yum!), work out (zumba and yoga, the new - for me - wave of fitness) - but, while I'm working towards my best, I'll be... satisfied. And, if, I don't know, my birthday takes a whole week (or month) to celebrate... I'll indulge when I want and skip the gym when I want.
And, as for being noticed (and maybe not even in a nice way)... well... I'm going to be fearless at 27 (or, apparently, at least highly optimistic). If you know me, you know I don't always shy away from attention... but, as much as I may love an audience (or a jury), please don't ask me to: order a pizza, send my food back when it's wrong, ask for a better deal, call customer service, talk to my boss... all of these things (and many more) have been known to reduce me to tears (or at the very least, anxiety). And, well... that's just silly.
This year, I will pick up the phone... and I will order pizza. Gone are the days of ordering exclusively from the places that allow me to do it online and avoid all person-to-person contact...
So, silly... maybe. But, with a purpose. And, I have to tell you the truth... I've tried out the look for two days in a row now... and the attention I've received... well, it hasn't been all bad.
Tips for red lips follow, in case you'd like to embrace your inner sex kitten this year ;-) (And, if you're a guy who is, for some reason, still reading this, make sure you give props to the ladies you see, rocking the look... trust me, it takes confidence).
Red lips Do's and Dont's:
http://beauty.about.com/od/howtos/a/redlips.htm
Suggestions to buy:
http://www.elle.com/Beauty/Makeup-Skin-Care/Red-Alert
The one I bought:
http://www.amazon.com/Givenchy-Rouge-Interdit-Satin-Lipstick/dp/B001HV0PEM
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