Valentine’s Day is almost here <3 Whether you’re single, dating, married (or somewhere in between!), changing up your lip color is always a fun way to update your look!
Here is my Valentine’s Day Lip Guide …
The Classic Red Lip
Made famous by timeless beauties like Marilyn Monroe and Taylor Swift, the classic red lip is always in style.
The key to choosing the right red lipstick is to go with a shade of red which compliments the natural undertones of your skin. If you have fair to medium skin, you should go for a more blue-hued red lipstick, while darker complexions can pull off more orange-hued red lipsticks. A true red lipstick will also work well with medium complexions.
While these are guidelines for choosing your go-to hue, red lipstick is best worn with confidence.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to go for this confident, yet classic look.
I am wearing one of my go-to red shades … MAC Ruby Woo. This blue-hued red lipstick literally looks good on everyone.
Here are some of my other favorite REDS …
Splurge : Christian Louboutin Rouge, D&G Dolce Fire, YSL Rouge Laque
Spend : NARS Vivid Orange Red, Bite Beauty Warm Red, Sephora Deep Coral Red
Save : Stila Candy Apple, NYX Pure Red, L’Oréal Raspberry Rush
Poppy Pink Lip
I LOVE poppy pink lipstick!
Poppy pink lips are often sported by celebs like Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry. This chic and bold lip color is a fun accessory to any outfit and adds a bit of sass and spice to your look.
A poppy pink color is the perfect lip to rock if you’re single and going out with the girls (#galentines) for Valentine’s Day!
I am wearing a beautiful raspberry-hued poppy pink … Stila Bella.
Here are some of my other favorite POPPY PINKS …
Splurge : Burberry Bright Rose, Lipstick Queen Play It, Tom Ford Flash of Pink
Spend : Smashbox Talk To Me, Too Faced Dragon Fruit Pink, Kat Von D Backstage Bambi
Save : Maybelline Berry Misbehaved, Revlon Stormy Pink, Rimmel London I’ll Call You
Light Pink Lip
A light pink lip is literally my very favorite of all time!
Light pink lips are subtle and feminine, yet perfectly pretty. I carry at least 6 different shades light pink gloss with me at all times (true story).
A light pink lip can be natural for a day-time look but is also perfect to pair with a deep, night-time smoky eye.
Whether you’re staying in or going out, a light pink lip is sure to be pretty for Valentine’s Day.
I am wearing a soft light pink gloss … Fusion Beauty Flirt. This light pink gloss adds a bit of shimmer while plumping your lips with Lip Fusion’s micro-injected collagen technology.
Here are some of my other favorite LIGHT PINKS …
Splurge : Dior Addict Kiss Me, Guerlain Morning Rose, Chantecaille Moonlight
Spend : Buxom Shimmering Cloud, Laura Mercier Bare Pink, Tarte Lucky Light Pink
Save : Burt’s Bees Whisper, Essence Nude Candy, Ulta Baby Doll Pink
(photography by Reymark Palcon)
Oh and this adorable LOVE tee is made by Chaser LA.
Which lip do you love for Valentine’s Day?
Holly,
I have to admit as a guy that I have occasionally stopped by here to check out your website. I want to wish you a wonderful Valentines Day! Also, as a person who loves Jesus, it is awesome to read your inspirational posts. I wanted to suggest that you sometimes include what are some of your favorite Christian musical artists/songs. I think you have a tremendous positive impact on the young girls that look up to you, and I believe music has a way of reaching people sometimes where other avenues do not. You may help to direct someone to Christ by simply suggesting a favorite song. It’s obvious you take great joy in being a follower of Christ. Thanks for being such an awesome example!
Psalm18 “His way is perfect.”
Great suggestion … thank you!
Holly girl. I just love this lipstick adventure. I know how you and Lindsey love you lip gloss. Just so proud of you and how beautiful you look God blessing on my other child. Love Mama B. O tell Cinnamon I want one of every color. Lol You is smart. You is beautiful You is important
Thanks Mama B!! Love you! Xoxo