By Kim Myers
Red lipstick has been debated over for decades because most women feel they cannot ‘wear’ red on the lips. Anyone and everyone can wear red depending on the shade. There is a right shade for you. This particular article is going to focus on another subject too though and that is one of showing that we are true Americans and we’re going to flaunt this color, our color, with grace and pride. When I wear red now I think of the men and women overseas who are standing strongly for our country and for the ones who have lost their lives defending it. This also applies to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones and who have loved ones abroad. There are some folks in this country who take this subject very lightly but, I for one regard human “life” as genuine and sacred. Red is a very strong color. It represents the blood shed in this country to obtain freedom. I would like to see women all over the United States wearing different shades of ‘red’ as a tribute to our nations’ freedom and to those who are fighting for it and the ones who have lost their lives for it. Show off your beautiful smile and if someone asks “what color is that pretty red lipstick”, you reply the shade/brand and why you are wearing it. Be patriotic and stand for something because in our country at the present time if we don’t, then we might as well stand for nothing at all.
I received an email that depicted the U.S. to look haughty, ungrateful, and arrogant from a non-U.S. resident. Well, I can say this. In the past, the U.S. has been a bold and prideful country and as for being ungrateful, I think we’ve given more of our share of blood and money to more countries than I can count. Personally, some I think are quite undeserving but, that is just my opinion. This is where American women of every age and race can come together and do something as “one” and be “united” even if it’s something as simple as wearing red lipstick.
Here are some suggestions on a “red” for you:
Julie Hewett Cosmetics have a little round box of reds that includes six of her top selling reds she is famous for but, each can be purchased individually. Belle Noir (an orange based coral red); Rouge Noir (a classic movie star red); Femme Noir (brighter scarlet red w/blue base); Gem Noir (sheer, festive holiday red); Sin Noir (deep aubergine wine); and Coco Noir (brick color red ) for just about anyone because of its neutrality. juliehewett.net – ph.# (800) 761-6647
Besame Cosmetics is a line also known for its red lipsticks and rightly so. Each and every red has its own flair. Besame Red (regal red) is a great color for most; Red Hot Red (a Marilyn Monroe red); Red Velvet (maroon that can also be applied as a stain) makes me think of Angelina Jolie’s lips in the movie ‘The Changeling’; and Cherry Red (medium red like a cherry slushie) that looks great applied as a stain. besamecosmetics.com – ph.# (818) 548-2628
The Lipstick Queen’s Saint Red which is a sheer basic red good for most anyone or Red Sinner which is a matte/opaque version of the Saint Red are both good choices. lipstickqueen.com
The Shu Uemura cosmetics line has numerous “reds” of all categories. Rouge Unlimited Crystal Shine #174S (a shimmery, glossy neutral berry red); Rouge Unlimited #195 (bright red w/bit of an orange base); R/U #134 (intense red but subdued orange base); and R/U #170 (bright crimson blue red). This line of lipsticks is very creamy. shuuemura.com – ph.# (888) SHU-5678
If you want to test your red on site, Merle Norman, Prescriptives cosmetics, Clinique, Mary Kay, Arbonne, and Avon are all good for having advisers/consultants who can help choose the ‘right’ red for you. You can also test your luck at a drug store until you find what you like.
Remember the Reason for your change to Red. Stand by your choice!
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