To achieve Marilyn Monroe red lips I use 3 products; a lipstick, lipliner and lip gloss. Marilyn is my makeup muse and I love to re-create her signature seductive red lip.
LIPLINER
Perfect red lipstick needs a perfect base. I always line and fill in my lips prior to lipstick application with a red lip liner. The lip liner I love is NYX Slim Lip Pencil in Plush Red. This is a cool red so it's perfect for a Marilyn Monroe inspired red lip. www.nyxcosmetics.com
LIPSTICK
The essential product for this Marilyn Monroe inspired lipstick love is the Marilyn Red Lipstick from Ben Nye Makeup company. Ben Nye was a Makeup Artist in the Hollywood film industry. He worked as the 20th Century Fox Makeup Director and worked on over 500 films from 1936 - 1982. Ben Nye worked in the makeup department on 13 of Marilyn Monroe's films including The Seven Year Itch, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, Niagara, Don't Bother to Knock, Monkey Business, All About Eve, Love Nest, We're Not Married, River of No Return, There's No Business Like Show Business, Bus Stop, and Let's Make Love. In 1967 Ben Nye retired and created the Ben Nye Makeup company - which specialises in professional makeup for the film industry. www.bennyemakeup.com
LIP GLOSS
To create a luscious plump looking lip after lipstick application I like to apply one coat of Perfectly Chic Lip Gloss in Cherish to my top and bottom lip. This lipgloss is highly pigmented - it's a gorgeous cherry red colour with a shimmery finish so it's perfect over and red lipstick! Kate's Lip Glosses are PETA certified cruelty free! Perfectly Chic Lip Gloss www.kateheussler.com VIDEOMarilyn MonroeRed Lipstick
To celebrate Liptember this month I'm sharing my 30 favourite lip colours for Spring and Summer. 30 Lipsticks Challenge: To wear a different shade of lipstick everyday for 30 days
Day 21
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Kissable Pink
This Revlon shade is a sheer finish so I line and fill in my lips with a pink lipliner and then apply the lipstick over the top for an opaque finish (Wear alone for a light sheer wash of colour).
Day 22
Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquer Sandstone 585
This peachy nude Revlon Lip Lacquer is super glossy. Wear alone like I have or layer over your favourite Revlon lipstick. Available at Priceline $24.95 | Also available at Myer, Target, David Jones www.revlonanz.com
Day 23
Australis Colour Inject Lipstick Twerk
This bright fuchsia is my new favourite Australis shade for Summer! This hibiscus pink. If you love hot pink lipsticks this is the shade for you! Available from Priceline $13.95 www.priceline.com.au | www.AustralisCosmetics.com.au
Day 24
NYX Butter Gloss Merengue
This pink lilac shade of NYX Butter Gloss is glossy and pigmented, so it can be worn alone (like I have) or over your favourite lipstick! When I wear this butter gloss I always use a lipliner first, this helps the lipgloss stay in place and prevents the lip gloss bleeding. Available from Priceline $9.95 | Also available from NYX Professional Makeup stores www.priceline.com.au
Day 25
Perfectly Chic by Kate Johnson Cherish
Kate Johnson's Purfectly Chic lip glosses are super glossy, shimmery and this shade is very pigmented. Swipe one layer over your favourite lipstick or apply a few layers like I have for a gorgeous glossy cherry red lip. PETA approved Cruelty Free Available at Kate Johnson $14.50 | www.katejohnson.com.au
Day 26
Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick Calypso
This Napoleon Perdis shade is my favourite hot pink lipstick! I have a blog post and video devoted to this lipstick. This shade is a deep fuchsia. I always wear this lipstick with a lipliner. Available from Napoleon Perdis stores or online for $38 www.napoleonperdis.com
Day 27
Australis Colour Inject Lipstick in Mambo
This Australis shade is a creamy nude that suits all skin tones. A great shade to pair with neutral warm tones or a dark smokey eye. Available at Priceline $13.95
Day 28
Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick Aphrodite
I got that red lip classic thing that you like... Napoleon's classic red is Aphrodite. This is such a great red. I don't wear red lipstick very often - red is just not my colour but when I want to channel my inner Marilyn I rock this red lipstick! I am wearing it here with Cherish lip gloss applied to the centre of my lips. Available at Napoleon Perdis
Day 29
W7 Cosmetics Lipstick Neon Purple
This #Liptember Lipstick is only $4.99 and is available exclusively at Chemist Warehouse and the proceeds go to Women's Mental Health Awareness. Liptember is an annual charity event held ever September. www.liptember.com.au
This is the 2nd #Liptember shade for September. I picked up this bright pink W7 Lipstick from Chemist Warehouse, with proceeds going to Women's Mental Health awareness.
I really enjoyed wearing 30 different lipsticks this month! I hope you enjoyed following my #30Lipsticksin30Days challenge. It's fun to try new shades of lipstick and experiment with different lip colours.
Read my 30 Lipsticks in 30 Days part one here and part two here.
Coquette This is my all time favourite Lime Crime lipstick shade. Lime Crime describes this as pale peachy nude. I would say this is a pastel nude with a peachy under tone. It's flattering on most skin tones and looks amazing on bronze skin. Paired with a pale nude lipliner and you have one of the best nude lipsticks ever!
Great Pink Planet This was the first Lime Crime lipstick I purchased and its the one I've worn the most. It's a Malibu Barbie pink, Lime Crime describes this electric shade as a pastel pink with a neon note. It's very vibrant and bright strawberry milkshake pink with a subtle purple undertone. This perfectly pink shade suits fair to medium skin tones and it's one of Lime Crime's most popular lipstick shades.
Countessa Fluorescent This is the brightest Lime Crime lipstick in my collection. Lime Crime describes Countessa Fluorescent as a cool based neon pink. It's very vibrant with a strong neon hue. This shade is a very fun colour to wear and looks great in summer with matching bright neon clothing. I love wearing this shade with demure, minimal makeup to really make the lips pop. If you're confident give this colour a go you, won't be disappointed.
Centrifuschia
This bright, bold shade is the most wearable colour in my Lime Crime lipstick collection. Centrifuchsia is described as a bright fuchsia and it's a very sophisticated mature pink. This modern hot pink and can also be used as a lip stain with a light layer of gloss applied over the top. It's very long lasting and adds a vibrancy to any outfit. Don't be afraid to try this bold shade, it's very flattering on fair, medium and dark skin tones. Out of all the Lime Crime lipsticks I own, this shade is by far the most flattering on my skin tone.
Airborne Unicorn
This colour is Lime Crime's signature shade. It's a medium purple with a neon note and it's hue is as mysterious as the unicorn itself. I love Airborne Unicorn it's such a fun colour to wear. There is 3 purple shades in Lime Crime's range of lipstick and this one is my favourite. If you're looking for a vibrant, strong purple with a cool lavender undertone then this lipstick is for you. It's very hard to find true purple lipsticks, most brands offer mauve lipsticks but Lime Crime are the first brand to offer such great selection of purple shades.
Retrofuturist
This retro red is flattering on all skin tones. Don't be afraid to express your inner Marilyn Monroe by wearing this bright, true red. It's such a universal shade and one of Lime Crime's most popular reds. I love wearing red lipstick in winter and this red is bold, vibrant and rich. It's a statement red which is sure to stop traffic. Be bold wearing Retrofuturist. Every woman should own a red lipstick and this is one of the best reds I've ever tried.
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Taylor Swift's recently released her 4th studio album simply titled "Red". I purchased the deluxe edition (which was only $2 extra) that includes a bonus disc with 6 extra tracks including 3 new songs! I am so glad I purchased the deluxe double CD because my favourite song from RED is The Moment I Knew which is only available on the bonus CD!
My other favourites include the playful upbeat I Knew You Were Trouble, Everything Has Changed (a duet with Ed Sheeran) and the unique ballad Sad Beautiful Tragic. My least favourite songs are the 1st single We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and Stay Stay Stay (the worst Taylor Swift song ever!) and The Last Time her collaboration with Snow Patrol.
Marilyn Monroe is the world most famous glamour icon. She made wearing red lipstick sexy and desirable. Her makeup artist was Ben Nye, one of Hollywood's most famous Makeup Artist. He worked with Marilyn on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and after retiring from a professional career in makeup - he started Ben Nye cosmetics.
Ben Nye Lipstick Marilyn Red LS 33
This shade of red, he name after Marilyn Monroe (of course) and it's a deep blue based red that's extremely long lasting and gives a semi mate finish to the lips. This red lipstick would have to be my all time favourite shade of red!
There was no denying that the hottest trend on this year's Oscars red carpet was the stunning starlets dazzling in white and cream gowns. Mila Jovovich glistened in Elie Saab, Cameron Diaz twinkled in cream and gold Gucci Premiere, Giuliana Rancic glammed-it-up wearing white Tony Ward, Jennifer Lopez sizzled in white and cream Zuhair Murad and Gwyneth Paltrow was elegant wearing white Tom Ford.
Cameron Diaz in Gucci Premiere
Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad
Lady in Red
When it comes to glamorous Hollywood red carpet fashion, Red is always a classic colour. Natalie Portman graced the red carpet in style wearing a red polka dot gown by Christian Dior. Her post-baby glow added another gorgeous element to her overall Oscars ensemble. Emma Stone rocked the Red with a custom-made Giambattista Valli gown which complimented her gorgeous red hair. Diane Kruger looked sleek and sexy wearing a lacy red Calvin Klein dress at the Oscar's Vanity Fair after party.
Natalie Portman in Christian Dior
Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein
But the starlet who stole the whole show was Angelina Jolie wearing Versace. Her red carpet paparrazzi stance as she smiled and posed for photos was mesmerising! Plus it does help that she has the best red carpet accessory, Brad Pitt.
Angelina Jolie
is sexy in black with hot red lips
Wowzer! Angelina stunned the crowd with her sexy leg revealing Versace gown and big bold glossy lips. Her makeup was stunningly flawless. Her hair was flowing, simple and just gorgeous.
My Top 5 Best Dressed Starlets: 1. Angelina Jolie 2. Jennifer Lopez 3. Cameron Diaz 4. Natalie Portman 5. Diane Kruger
