December 2, 2011

rouge.

Cloche, Long Pea Coat: Old Navy. Gingham shirt: Old Navy(thrifted). Pants: Banana Republic (Thrifted). Bauble Necklace: Walmart. Shoes: Thrifted. Peacock Ring: Gift. Lipstick: MAC pro longwear lipcolour (lasting lust)

Bright red lipstick used to genuinely scare the heck out of me.
And by used to, I mean last week.
Even after my bold trip to the MAC counter, I didn’t have the guts to put this stuff on.
Until this morning.
I woke up, and it was a red lipstick day.

I felt a little silly smearing this stuff on my lips this morning. Especially since both male littles kept looking at me like I was nuts all day. You know that look. When they sort of tilt their head to the side, scrunch up their lips, and partially close one eye as if to say, “Mom, what happened to your face?”
Typical.
The little of the female variety was, however, a big fan of it. This I know because she said ,”oh, you’re so beautiful mom!” like half a dozen times.

And then the girl at the service desk in Safeway went on for like ten minutes telling me how much she loved my make-up and how it looked all professional.
(okay, it wasn’t that long, but you get the picture)

And then a man I don’t know gave me a kind of pleased head nod on the way out the door. Whatever that’s supposed to mean, I don’t know.

But I decided,
I love red lipstick.

If you happen to be in the market, this stuff is amazing. You have to have a steady hand for the application, but once it’s on, this baby stays put. And I mean it stays put like all day, you can’t even kiss it off. Trust me, I tested it out on Mr.

(He didn’t mind.)

33 comments

33 Comments

Susan wrote:

Wow! I love your outfit, you do look so beautiful!! You find the best coats at old navy, I’m gonna have to check them out! :)

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Alyx wrote:

I love EVERYTHING about this outfit! I love the red lipstick on you – it’s seriously amazing. I definitely envy you for that. I put it on, and all I need are some hooker boots, and I look like I should be on the street corner. Yeah… needless to say, red lipstick really isn’t my color.
You look so amazing, the little of the female variety definitely got that one right! :)

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Andy wrote:

Two things every woman should not be without. Red shoes and red lipstick. I may have to add a red cloche to my personal list.

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Michelle P wrote:

Cute!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Ashley wrote:

LOVE ALL of it! You’re lucky that you can pull off that bright red lip! (It clashes with my red hair) looks fabulous!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Laura Ashley wrote:

Love the outfit and the lipstick! I may have to try some out myself! :)

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Dawn Trest wrote:

oh, I LOVE everything about this outfit..especially the RED lips :) I’ve recently purchased my first tube, but haven’t had my red lips day yet…kinda scared!
xo, Dawn
http://www.hellodearie.com

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Domestic Diva wrote:

Gorgeous Cori! I can’t wear the red lips (fair hair and skin = WAY too overpowering. I look like death with it on!) but I totally envy how well you pulled it off. That hat is fabulous too – I may have to go check that out!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Hellojocelove wrote:

I love your outfit! I am recently new to the red lip stick click. lol. Whats the color of your lipstick. I think It would go perfect with my skin tone =]

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Daisy wrote:

You know what, i’m having a rouge day as well today! Red cardigan and shoes for me, can’t pull off red lipstick but it looks fabulous on you, little jealous there, hahaha.

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
lowcarbhighstyle wrote:

Very cute! Think this would look great untucked with some dark denim skinnies too! I am just starting to wear red lipstick this season too, it is a fun for sure! : )

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
karla@ bluegrass jewelry designs wrote:

Looks good! I love the hat!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Emily K. wrote:

Very classic, old-school glam. Especially with your coat draped around your shoulders. The red is so gorgeous!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
The Small Fabric Of My Life wrote:

I absolutely love your shirt.

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Jessica Gitler wrote:

stunning, just stunning … what a great color on you and the whole outfit is perfect for it!!
jess
http://www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Michelle wrote:

Wow. Just gorgeous. Yes, red lips look wonderful on you! (I might have to make my virgin trip to the MAC counter!)

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Denise wrote:

You look like a brunette Rachel Zoe!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Chelsy wrote:

Red lips and the mac counter are two of my fears as well.. but I must say Ms. Cori.. you ROCK it! The red lips and dark hair make such a fabulous statement : ) I think its great to pull a little mystery out of the closet from time to time.. and there is def something mysterious and shocking about red lips!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
newpetite wrote:

Glamorous! Love this outfit and the makeup!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
miamihoney wrote:

Red looks are a knockout! You look fabulous!!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Faith wrote:

Gorgeous! It is so hard to find that perfect shade! Glad you found yours, it looks great! :)

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Frannie Pantz wrote:

Cori this is honestly, without a doubt, the BEST outfit I have seen on you (and that’s saying a lot because you always look phenomenal). Red lipstick looks GREAT on you, glad you gave it a try. Especially with this great hat and the gingham top. My boys do the same thing when I wear red lipstick. In fact, my eleven year old always says I am wearing “too much makeup” when I wear red lipstick. Haha!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Bre wrote:

I love this whole look on you. The red lips are just perfection. I think you look very parisian and definitely beautiful. Please wear red lips more often.
Cheers,
Bre

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Katie wrote:

You are gorgeous!

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
Lacy in the Sky with Diapers wrote:

Cori!! You are seriously soooo adorable!! I am so happy I found your blog!! xoxo

Posted 12.2.11 Reply
lori wrote:

love your bold red statement! how sweet of your daughter… dont pay attention to the male littles… they just dont know ;)

Posted 12.3.11 Reply
emma wrote:

Cori,

you are absolutely beautiful. just wanted you to know,

love it xxx

Posted 12.3.11 Reply
Anonymous wrote:

I agree with the Rachel Zoe comment above. I thought the same thing.

I am however going to go against the grain. You are such a beautiful girl. Honestly. And I do love the red lipstick… lots! I just hope we see the more natural you make a come back soon.

As much fun as it is to play with makeup, I think your a winner with out it being so heavy. For sure play with these looks, but you are so beautiful with out having it piled on.

This is coming from a makeup artist who has worked on numerous fashion weeks, celebs etc.

Don’t get me wrong, I think you have done a stellar job, and love that your mixing it up, I just think you are so fortunate to be able to pull off such a stunning look with out it.

Posted 12.4.11 Reply
Nikki wrote:

This outfit is so cute and sweet! I love the little bowl hat! x

Posted 12.4.11 Reply
Tashina wrote:

Rock the red lips sis!!! As much as you want!!! It’s boring to stick to the same old thing. Love you my gorgeous little sissy!!! Oh and your makeup is NOT piled on. You have a red lip, that’s all. :)

Posted 12.5.11 Reply
The Arizona Russums wrote:

yes, the red lipstick looks awesome on you! i think it looks stunning in pics, but i always feel awkward if i feel like i’m wearing too much lipstick when i look in the mirror.

Posted 12.5.11 Reply
Rachel Kaylynn wrote:

Red lipstick looks AMAZING on you, I see why your a new fan! I also love your hat.

Posted 12.6.11 Reply
Sarah @ Simply Sarah Style wrote:

Love this outfit. Classic and gorgeous!

Posted 12.8.11 Reply

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