V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Feb 06, 2016

“Rouge”: When It’s All You Need

Charlotte Rampling, When Rouge is all you need, vickiarcher.com


Sometimes a little rouge is all you need.


This week I have been a little behind the pace.

A combination of jet lag and getting organised after what seems like years away. Somehow I feel we have only just finished our holiday cheer and yet here we are in the first week of February. If this is the beginning, 2016 is going to be a quick paced year.


Ready, steady and let’s go.



In the sluggish mode, I find my enthusiasm for creative dressing somewhat lacking.

As we have discussed before, my go-to solution is a red lipstick. Whether bright or dark, depending on the season and mood, a good red saves the day. A dash of colour brightens even the most tired eyes and makes me feel well dressed even if I am staring at the same combination of clothes day after day.


And the red lip is the “no-brainer” way to jazz up the all black.



I often think you are a red lip person or you aren’t. I am not sure we can convert those who aren’t convinced, but I wish I could. I believe a red lipstick is the best pick me up there is and I suggest if you doubt the power of the “red”, take small steps. Start with a darker gloss than normal and work towards the matte shades.


I have been practicing over the years and am surprised how brave I have become when it comes to shades of red.



I recently found a new “red” to love. Yes, another one. Can lipstick love be considered an addiction? If it is, then I have it.


It is called Desirous and I think it is a fabulous shade. The texture and application are superb; matte but not too matte and easy to apply with no slipping or bleeding edges. Something to watch at this stage and age.


Is there such a thing as too many reds?

If you have a peek in my cabinet, you would have to say, no. :) xv 



 

Rouge Is All You Need

pure color envy matte in desirous  //  pure color envy lip potion in fragile ego  for beginners



image charlotte rampling

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