Red lipstick is fiery enough, we don’t deny, but sometimes we just wish for something bolder to break us out of our make-up comfort zone. Fortunately, there are more than enough unusual colours flying around, what with the trend shifting to green, blue, metallic and pastel lipstick shades; it just a matter how far we are willing to put our faint hearts and lips to the test. Oh, and have you seen that meme stating that bold lipstick is not meant for everyone because some of its wearers resemble traditional healers? Please do not believe a word, that meme is the work of evil souls sent by the devil to torment lipstick-loving girls. With these five tips, you will be able to pull off any of these unconventional shades without looking like a clown or a, uhm, traditional healer.
The ‘Eyes’ Do Not Have It
You combine bold lips and dramatic eyes and you are very well on your way to wearing amulets and charms and chanting spells. Let your lips do the talking and go easy on the eye and the rest of the makeup once you settle for a bold lip, to achieve perfect balance on your face.
Keep Your Outfit Simple
This is not just the time to experiment with over-the-top textures, cuts, and silhouettes, colour-blocking that will make the lips have a run for its attention. Avoid having too much going on.
Exfoliate
More than any other lip colours, bold, unusual colours make dry lips too obvious so exfoliate your lips. Also, touch up the colour from time to time to maintain the original shade
Lip stain?
So you are scared of the lipstick shade? Not to worry, wear a less intense version of it. Apply your usual amount of lipstick then bloat it away using tissue, then go out and slay. If after bloating it looks too safe, feel free to add another layer till you achieve just the right kind on intensity.
Confidence
This ought to be the number one tip but somehow it is the fifth, but last is NOT least. Trends are not set by the weak at heart, trends are set but those who are strong and confident enough to break away from the laid rules of fashion, and do so without apologies. Next thing you know, people are copying your style and you know why? Confidence is attractive.
