Permanently Beautiful

Every week we all love to hate Gossip Girl fashionista Leighton Meester. But love her or hate her, we all adore checking out her posh wardrobe and glam make-up. Lately she’s been right on trend wearing a semi-matte, deep-hued lipstick. As our girl Blair demonstrates, in order to pull off a so-bold-it-could-stop-traffic kind of color, it’s best to keep the rest of your makeup toned down so you don’t overwhelm the look.

Is a sassy lipstick look something you might want to duplicate? If so, follow these tips on how to keep such a hot color looking very cool:

• Apply lip liner in a shade similar to your lipstick. Outline, following the natural shape of your lips, and then fill in completely. By using liner as a base, your color will wear longer and bolder. It helps prevent color from bleeding, too.
• Using a lip brush, apply lipstick. Start in the center, working out as you go. Fix any harsh lines or mistakes with a Q-tip.

Or you could make it a whole lot easier and be sure your lips always look Gossip Girl good with lip liner and fill-in color added to your lips with permanent make-up. No fumbling for lip gloss and a mirror. No awkward re-application in public. No bleeding color or smears. Your lips always look luscious. The lip liner can even be tattooed on the outer edge of your lips for a fuller poutier look. XOXO.