The Lovely Pink Diva May. 2012 | Page 8

The Art Of Red Lipstick

The femme fatale, comes to mind when think of red lips. Some iconic sex symbols all have sported full red lips. What is it about the red lips that make a man think about sex?

Red in general has a sexual tone about it. The fire hue of it, hints at a wild side with hint of danger. Red for some is dangerous and avoids the color. Others will embrace it. When it is put on the lips, the sex appeal comes through. It is the power of the red lipstick.

Why does this color lipstick make lips into an instant bombshell? Red lips are warm and inviting with the sensuality to them. They say, "Come kiss me" to your partner. Anyone looks good in red; you just need to find the right shade of red that complements you. There are the darker brick reds to the bright reds; in between those hues is your perfect shade of red for your lips.