One of the biggest trends this year is the blue lipstick. It might sound too gothic to some, but it’s a cute trend that’s taken the runways and Page 3 circles by storm. Much like purple lip colour, this intense shade is both edgy and classy.
One of the biggest trends this year is the blue lipstick. It might sound too gothic to some, but it’s a cute trend that’s taken the runways and Page 3 circles by storm. Much like purple lip colour, this intense shade is both edgy and classy. Perhaps, that’s what makes this a huge hit with girls. But there are certain basics involved when trying to rock this shade. We tell you how you can wear blue lipstick like a pro. Read on:
What’s your skin tone?
Don’t forget that blue is a very dark and intense shade, it can either break or make your look. So, it’s quite important to know your skin tone. We don’t want you swearing off lipsticks forever, do we! If you have a warm skin tone, opt for a bold shade of midnight blue with a tinge of red or maroon tones to it. The darker your skin, the bolder the blue should be. Don’t ever forget this as this is the thumb rule while working this colour. And if you are cool-toned, opt for any of the cooler shades of this colour, starting with sky blue, sea blue and olive blues. Although our suggestion would be to stick to darker blues as they come across better on Indian skins.
Nude eyes:
As thumb rules go, keeping your eyes nude is one of the most important ones when you’re wearing a shade as fierce as this. It’s better to opt for just a smudge of liner and kohl or plain mascara or light rose eye shadow than loading up and overwhelming your face.The idea is to keep your look natural, yet flirty. That is, not bold and ‘out there’ but quite made-up and dazzling. You have to let your lips do all the talking here. Pro tip: If you must experiment, go for natural-looking cat eyes or smoky eyes.
Shine on:
If you don’t want your lips to look smaller than they are, dab on some shiner or shimmer on the cupid’s bore. It will make the pout fuller and lips more defined, given them a sexy edge. As bold colours can make the lips look sunken, you must add a bit of shine to them.
Simple hairdos:
It’s but natural to opt for simple hairdos and nude make-up so you don’t look like a crazy cat lady. Keep it chic and simple. Remember, your dazzling lips need to be the hero of the day. So, go absolutely minimal so that all the focus will be on your lips. If you must make-up your face, rose or blush-tinged are the shades to choose as they merge with your skin better. Go for a matt foundation and defined cheekbones and keep everything else minimal. Moreover, pulled-back ponytails, fishtails, side-swept hair, complicated hairdos are a strict no-no. Get it, girls?
Girls, these rules are to be broken. So don’t worry about them. We have laid down these to help you get the best of the product. Be confident and carry it off with a brilliant smile.
