A while back, I blogged about a friend of mine that wears a WINTER lipstick year round! I had to break her of that this past summer! What is winter lip stick? Well, that is my version of wearing a dark berry or maroon colored lipstick year round. Its so much fun to play with lip color, glosses and Colorstays, and NOW the Dollar Store and 5 Below carry lip colors made by Sally Hansen, NYC, Revlon and more!  For a buck at the dollar store you can get yourself a few new colors and play....... before spending big bucks on your lips!
One of my favorite things to do this holiday season, is add a sheer pink gloss to a fabulous darker makeup look. This would be GREAT for a Christmas or Winter evening party. It really lets your features play up and gives you a chance to try that smokey eye and have all attention drawn in! -See the celebrities know....

So what should you try this Holiday Season without going LIP BROKE?
Here are some basics and fun ideas:

1. Don't be afraid to MIX the lip colors that you already have
2. If you already own a "winter color" like Maroon or Red take a small lip brush and a lighter color lip stick/ gloss and mix the two together on the top side of your hand until you get a GREAT custom color! Then apply your new creation!
3. For a pale or sheer lip, try adding some foundation to your lips, then lightly dab on your favorite lighter lip gloss.-poof..nude glossy lips!
4. Lip liners are a cheap buy as well at any Dollar Store or 5 Below. Use lip liners to "fill" in your lips and then add your gloss over top. This is another way to make your lip colors stay on longer, and try new colors, without a big price tag.

For my Weddings:
Although I carry over 50 glosses and lip colors on location, I often give my Brides lip color/stick "homework"  once they leave from a consultation.We get a good sense of the color  they should wear on the big day and then they choose the "Colorstay lip stick" for the wedding day.  I have them look for a fabulous Colorstay lip stick that they love in the weeks before the Wedding. On the Wedding day, I apply MAC Prep and Prime for both the bridesmaids and the Bride, and then use the Brides favorite Color Stay Lip stick, followed by a light gloss on the bottom lip. The Colorstay will do a GREAT job in staying on for the ceremony and wont KISS OFF! For the entire wedding party the Colorstay Lip stick does a great job in photos and holds up well into the reception.

Happy Holidays!

Joy