What colour lipstick should I wear?

Now I’m going to be honest with you, I’m not REALLY that much of a lipstick girl most of the time, mainly because my lips aren’t particularly voluminous and I love drinking too many coffees, however, on occasion I do love using a bright lippy to add a pop of colour to an outfit, whether I’m heading to the local mall, a night out, or a wedding.

Not much of a fan of the “matchy-matchy” look, with shoes, bags or lipstick, (let’s face it, it’s a bit predictable), I’ve put together my favourite pairings which are more about careful clashing!

BLACK + ORANGE LIPSTICK

Paired with a little back dress, orangey red lipstick looks trendy and totally chic. Especially, if the bold lip is the only statement colour you use in your outfit. I used to think burgundy and black look the best together, but it can look a bit gothic and quite aggressive.

Try ELES Matte Lipstick in Spicy

WHITE + RED LIPSTICK

Ok I probably should clarify, I don’t mean a bride’s dress, but a typical white cocktail dress, white shirt etc. I personally love pairing mine with a bold red lipstick. It’s feminine yet fierce and perfect all year round.

Try ELES Moisture Crème Lipstick in True Red

RED + BURGUNDY LIPSTICK

Traditionally red is paired with red, yikes, way too matchy, matchy! Unless of course you have gorgeous olive, tanned or deep coloured skin and dark eyes.  But for us paler princesses I prefer a deep burgundy lipstick, it still falls in the same shade range but creates a much more sophisticated look!

Try ELES Moisture Cream Lipstick in Bordeaux

PINK + DEEPER PINK LIPSTICK

It can be difficult to find the shade of pink that perfectly matches a pink outfit, but once you’ve done it, such combo looks absolutely fabulous. But it’s important to find the perfect shade of pink, the trick is to find the perfect shade to match your pink dress or top and go one or two shades darker on the lips.  This look is stunning and so, so pretty.

Try ELES Matte Lipstick in Warm Pink or Cool Pink

NAVY + NUDE

Nudes are the perfect match for your blue outfits. Pick the best kind of nude lipstick according to your outfit. For instance, a nude brown would look stunning with a royal blue; Nude pinks paired with your navy and teal.

Try ELES Matte Lipstick in Bare