A couple of people have asked me to comment on the red lipstick I wear. I’ve been feeling unqualified to do so because — even though I used to have a whole wardrobe of red lipsticks — I’ve been boringly faithful to MAC’s Pro Longwear Lipcolor in Lasting Lust for more than a year. As I mentioned here, I was introduced to it by a London makeup artist. I think it’s the perfect red.
The night I met my perfect lipstick.In my previous post, I described how Lasting Lust really, really lasts. Since that post, I fell asleep with it on one night and woke up with it perfectly in place the next morning. I always had a strange knack for keeping my lipstick on my lips, but this product amazes me. Now I rarely want to use anything else.
Showing off my Lasting Lust in July 2008Photo by GeorgeB
But, just to satisfy you lipstick-loving bloggers, I’m going to get out a bunch of my old red lipsticks and try them on for you. Luckily, my charming friend Greg gave me a few reds for my birthday so I have some new material as well. Stay tuned! In the meantime, you can read Super Kawaii Mama’s post on how to wear red lipstick.
Oh, I LOVE red lipstick! On someone else, not me. It’s a great look for you, especially with your great skin and dark hair. I can’t wait to see the other ones.
that colour is truly ideal … you’re one of very few people who can pull of red lips for everyday. It looks beautiful on you.
you and super kawaii mama look so glamourous.
i am so envious.
🙁 i have bad coordination and end up looking like the Joker. or like i have rabies or like i’ve been dining with hannibal lector.
Oh dear-this has to be another one for the Autumn wishlist-when we got together, I did enviously note how gorgeous your lip colour was ALL day-I will have to wait for this purchase though-haha!!
Wendy, red lipstick looks fantastic on you. I’ve always wanted to wear red, but with one exception, (and a discontinued color, natch!) have never been able to pull it off.
Those red lips are fab! You always look so sassy.
IS that an Amy Winehouse hairdo in the first pic?
I love that MAC product. I have the same but in a different color. Love red lips…but don’t always feel like I can pull it off.
Wendy, you wear red so perfectly!
it really is fabulous. Perect on you.
i always wondered what lipstick you wore it always looks so right and in place
That lipstick is perfect on you! It’s so difficult to find the right red…
I look truly heinous in red lipstick of any shade I’ve tried so I’m jealous 🙁 What red does a pale skinned, strawberry blonde chick wear? Sniff!
I look truly heinous in red lipstick of any shade I’ve tried so I’m jealous 🙁 What red does a pale skinned, strawberry blonde chick wear? Sniff!
You always look awesome in your red lippie, now we know your secret! *Bloggers rush off to their nearest MAC counters…*
Dear, you look incredib in that red lipstick! I love MAC and your colour is like measured for you! It looks so natural and beautiful! I love red lips too – mysterious, sexy and absolutely classy xxxxxxxx
Wendy, you look so glam and beautiful in your red lipstick. It always looks amazing against your gorgeous skin and dark features!
there’s something in the air! I don’t usually go for lipstick, but I’ve been craving a red color for myself as well, lately! Fab color by the way!
I can’t wait to see the collection. My latest red obsession is a shade between red and hot pink – a lovely raspberry tone. Thanks for the mention too. 🙂
that red really suits you wendy!!
To all the people who say they can’t pull off red lips — I think there’s a shade of red to suit nearly everyone. Plus you just have to try it a few days instead of panicking five minutes after you put the lipstick on. Something new always feels funny at first! When I first tried on red, I didn’t think I could do it either.
I love MAC and love red lipstick! I have about 7 different red shades in my make up drawer! Which reminds me I really do need to sort that out! Have a great last vacation day!
Wendy – that shade is terrific on you – I love it!
Huh – the 2nd blog I’ve read today that talked about MAC lipstick. I spend more money trying to find the “perfect” shade – or what I think is the perfect shade. And then I put it one maybe once every 4 days and never reapply it during the day…
Omg I believe you fell asleep and it was still on.. I remember the time I borrowed it and you told me to apply the gloss as soon as the red pigment dried and like an idiot I did not listen and only applied the pigment.. Needless to say I had to remove it with sandpaper.