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
Jan 30, 2021

Rampling / Cruz: Dark Versus Nude Lips

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Charlotte Rampling and Penelope Cruz, two stunning women who wear their lip look well.

Light eyes and dark lips; dark eyes and nude lips.


These combinations work, and as I get older, I don’t look for alternatives. When I need a lift I opt for the dark lips. When I am feeling more inclined to make up the eyes, I am searching for my nude lip colours. I have a myriad of nude shades – slightly different – and depending on my mood they can be lighter or matter and even slightly shinier.


The dark shades have me searching for my pencils – colour in the lines – kind of idea and making sure to never venture out of the lines. I have these long-time loves in every colour, but the Cassis, Bare and Rich Nude are my most worn down.


As for other nude shades, I try many, but still prefer my pencils for ease of application and overall texture. There is one exception, Cherish by Mac.


I’m also a late adopter of the Hourglass Crayon – ok, totally fabulous and wonderful colours. Icon, Liberator and Visionary are my go-to dark shades. Fancy a bit more shine? Try their lip treatment oil in Icon. Idealist is the nude I wear from Hourglass.


** Choose your reds according to your skin tone and watch out for the blue/purple tones, they can be unforgiving. A little warmth but not too much is the way to go. Over the decades I have tried so many shades of red and have it pretty much down now. Don’t be afraid to blend the reds; mix it up a little. If it doesn’t work we can always wipe and start again.



What better pick me up, freshen up, mood enhancer, face brightener and generally all-round bang for our buck than a fresh new shade? Eyes next. xv



Dark Versus Nude Lips

bobbi brown art sticks in cassis, bare and rich nude  ||  hourglass lip stylo in icon, liberator and visionary



 


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image charlotte rampling and penelope cruz

 

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