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Yes to Hot Pink Lips for Spring

March 6, 2012

By Pam Lewis

1. Keep it Simple

Period. Go easy on the eye makeup and blush, especially in the daytime.

2. Match your Skin’s Undertones

Cooler skin should look for bluer undertones, warmer skins should lean towards hints of red or orange.

3. SPF is your Friend

Let’s have some lip fun AND protect our smile assets.

4. Test it out Before you Buy It

Sephora and other department stores are great for this and many will give you a sample to take with you. Grab it and be sure to go outside and look at it in natural light.

5. Be Bold!

Just like its sister, the red lip, hot pink lips require confidence. Own it.

6. Find a Comfortable Shade

If you feel ridiculous, you have the wrong color. Here are a few shades from light to bright and sheer to rich – find one that makes you feel incredible. Don’t adopt a trend just for the sake of trend – it’s just lipstick! Have some fun and try something new.

Pam is the creator and editor of outsidevoice ™ which she founded in 2005. She is an old soul in high heels, accessories whore and mom in search of the perfect piece of cheesecake. (Not always in that order.) She believes every personal collection should include the aspirational, the attainable, humor, and charm. That goes for her people collection as well.

Because information is her gateway drug she is also deeply involved in the mom-blogging and social media communities where you can find her interacting globally on topics like style, beauty, food, philanthropy, her latest retail wish list and the ridiculousness that happens when you live with a four-year old and nine-year-old. Want to join that Twitter cocktail party? Follow Pam at @outsidevoice.

You can find Pam on Tumblr under her evil twin's handle AccessoryWhore ® and creating inspiration boards on Pinterest as well. She is a little obsessed with the imagery, but has no plans to seek help any time soon.