Fall/Winter 2013 Trend Report

So if you have been paying any attention to runways or any of your favorite celebs. You have notice the amazing lip colors! You have matte lipsticks, laquered and the list goes on and on. I really like this trend of colored lips but what I do not like is everyone thinking that they can go to MAC and get the same color everyone else has on. There is nothing wrong with lipstick in general. But in order to trully master this trend you need to some time and energy on it. Meaning if you have a deeper, chocolate skin tone (such as myself) you cannot wear the same color that a person with very fair skin can wear. There is a reason why there are so many color choices when it comes to lipstick.
When shopping for a lipstick, I would suggest  to do a light scrub on your lips the night before. Some lipsticks will dry your lips out and cause your mouth to feel tight.  I also think that you should take a hard look at your skin and features prior to going shopping. What is your skin's  undertone? That to me the

most important question. You have to have a lipstick that compliments your skin. It is best to go to a professional for help. The professional can judge by your skintone which colors are best. For my women of color *le sigh*, going to a professional does not mean they know what they are doing. Again *le sigh*. I believe you should always ask if the make up artist is comfortable doing make up on a woman of color. This may sound extreme but I would prefer to know that up front. Make up should be fun! So remember that when you're lipstick shopping. Happy shopping!

I look up, He looks down!

Meanie Evie