If you were thinking that because it is winter you should limit your lip color to deep burgundy’s and plums, guess again. The nude lip has been the rage in 2008 and I don’t think that trend is going to change any time soon. I’m glad because I love it. Just remember that the nude lip, is not the same as the Vaseline once over you did back in middle school. A few months ago, I had a mini make over and the makeup artist did an excellent job. So how do you get the nude lip right?
Well start with one of my favorites-a lip pencil. Yes, even for the nude lip a pencil is employed. I start with Hodgepodge by MAC. Remember, this is a “nude” lip, so the pencil should closely match your fleshtone and not change the color of your lipstick of choice. Then I follow with High Tea lipstick, also by MAC and then add a hint of gloss. You want to use a pale, sheer gloss with a slight hint of pink or peach. Voila! It’s never too cold to go nude. And this look works well with light eye makeup for a more natural look or if you are going out on the town or even to the office you can still try a dramatic eye as shown above.
Oh, and don’t forget your blush. A nude lip will look even lovelier with a hint of color in your cheeks. Mwah!