The Tuesday Face : Dressing Up

Base: Chanel Perfection Lumière Velvet, Mac Pro Longwear conealer in NC15, Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder in Diffused Light, Chanel blush, Nars Laguna Bronzer, Illamasqua Gleam in Aurora Eyes: Urban Decay Naked palette, Charlotte Tilbury mascara, Suqqu brow pen Lips: MAC Russian Red lipstick and Burgundy lip liner

A red lipstick is the little black dress of any make-up bag; always chic, a bit glamorous, definitely timeless - you can never go wrong with a scarlet lip. It is also the quickest way to dress up any outfit. I was lucky enough to head back to London for the week-end and go to the Stylist Live event. I wasn't sure what to expect nor what to wear, but when in doubt there's nothing like the good 'ol classics to avoid any faux-pas. I kept the base and eye make-up fairly simple yet glow-y and, as often, chose to focus the look on the lips. A red lip is incredibly personal, it's up to you and only you to find the shade that suits you the most. It can be tricky at first but once you've pintpointed the one, you'll be amazed at how much you can rely on it and crack it anytime you feel like dressing up. My personal favorite is MAC Russian Red, which is rather cool-toned. I darkened it up slightly using MAC Burgundy lip liner, mostly at the outer corners to mimic an "ombré" effect that gives the illusion of a fuller pout. Now, if you're going to an event where you intend to have a few drinks (I know I did) it's better to be safe than sorry and go for a matte formula, just so you don't have to check yourself out in your phone glass after every sip. Other than that, don't be frightened to wear a red lip, even if you decide to have a burger for dinner; there's nothing prettier than a woman reapplying her lipstick. Red lipstick is a powerful tool that should be worn with pride and is meant to be a showstopper - use it.