https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-and-outfits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:40:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-and-outfits#post-326860 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:36:29 +0000 modgrl 326860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always do a darker mauve shade in the winter and a sheer pink in the summer. They just seem to go better with my changing skin tone and the seasonal clothing colors. </p> <p>I am not a huge make up wearer but I found a lipstick color that I loved. It was Sonia Kashuk's Heather, my dark mauve. Of course as soon as I decided this was going to by my "it" color, it was discontinued. I actually had a few tubes custom blended for me after months of fruitless searching for a perfect match. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-and-outfits#post-326732 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:24:41 +0000 Di 326732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a HUGE fan of Lisa Eldridge's video tutorials (www.lisaeldridge.com). Aside from her lovely British accent, she's immensely talented. I bet she'll give you lots of inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-and-outfits#post-326724 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:06:21 +0000 Ornella 326724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Auburn... respect!<br /> Want to do a smoky eye tutorial for us as well? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-and-outfits#post-326721 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:53:28 +0000 Auburn 326721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you knew I'd pipe in on this thread...<br /> Actually, I'm not aware of any hard and fast rules about lip color and outfit color. I know that it used to be en vogue to color coordinate eyeshadows with your outfit but thankfully that trend is long gone (never to return, I hope).</p> <p>I have a "standard" lip color that I wear 98% of the time--basically a neutral brownish/pinkish lip liner a few shades deeper and darker than my real lip color and I will swipe on a bit of neutral gloss on top for some shine. Then there's the 2% of the time when I decide to make my lips the focus of my look. The intent is not at all to "coordinate" with my outfit. To the contrary, it's usually when I'm wearing something dramatic and monochromatic that I choose to do a "strong lip" which usually means an "on trend" color such as this season's tomato red (but in a shade that works for me). In the alternative, I'll occasionally do a strong, smoky eye, which involves layering of various shades of shadow and liner to make my eyes stand out. I ALWAYS pair a smoky eye with a very neutral/nude lip to avoid the tranny look. That's probably the only "rule" I religiously follow in the make-up world. </p> <p>I'm not sure these observations are helpful at all. I think part of why I suggested a neutral lip for you, Una, was thinking that it might be an easier look to carry off with a multitude of outfit colors. As much as I like a dark lip, I think it's hard to pull off for everyday wear. </p> <p>One last thought: in terms of colors being more vs. less formal, in my mind, it has less to do with the color and far more to do with application. Although you might think that neutral eyeshadow colors, such as browns, plums and pale pinks might read "informal," you can definitely accomplish a very formal/dressy looking eye using those colors, provided you layer, layer and layer to create an intensity of color. It's a look I quite like, actually. Similarly, you can lightly sweep on some grey, dark green or deep blue shadows and make them work for day time. This is an area where make-up brushes are your best friend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-and-outfits#post-326705 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:40:09 +0000 Aida 326705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear much makeup either, usually just light lip color (in the form of tinted gloss) and mascara. But I have started changing my lip color slightly depending on the outfit which I am enjoying. To be fair, my options are limited to "slightly redder", "slightly orangey", "slightly pinker", and "slightly browner" so it's a very subtle effect. I don't follow any rule, just treat it like any other colored accessory and match at my whim </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-and-outfits#post-326702 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:29:49 +0000 rae 326702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do as you do - to really dress up, I dust on some mineral powder, and that's it. I am curious about the answer as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-and-outfits#post-326684 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:05:41 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 326684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be curious to see what everyone says. I have never even heard of doing that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-and-outfits#post-326664 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:42:15 +0000 catgirl 326664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So as I'm trying to shift out of my lipstick rut, I've realized I'm clueless about makeup. All I wear is lipstick and occasional eyeliner, and I've always worn lipstick as I do my glasses, with no real thought to matching or contrasting with my outfit.</p> <p>Can anyone give me a primer on lipcolor and outfits? Are certain colors more formal or dressy? </p>