The orange lip

Sunday, 19 May 2013






My love affair with orange lipstick has been a long and rocky one. I first saw models sporting the orange lip last year and thought it looked fab, but that it would look awful on me. I'm not really a fan of a pale lip on me  and normally go for a dark red or purple, plus I just thought orange was a crazy step too far.

However, I couldn't seem to escape images of orange lips and saw it as a sign that I should go out and buy myself some orange lippy. Feeling all positive about my new venture and proud of myself for trying something a bit different, I set off in search of the perfect shade. But boy was it hard.

A few people recommended Revlon lip butter's Tutti Frutti but I just found it too glossy - I prefer a matte finish. Others I found were just too red. Where are all the orange lipsticks people?!

I was feeling very disheartened until I found Orangeade from Models Own on Asos. At only £6 it's the perfect shade and consistency. Matte, but doesn't dry my lips out. I can breathe a sigh of relief.

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8 comments:

  1. Kate19 May 2013 at 14:39

    You wear an orange lip well... It looks lovely on you. And £6 what a bargain! :)

    prettylittleus

    Kate
    Xx

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  2. Emily / www.thebeautymist.co.uk19 May 2013 at 18:12

    I love an orange lip, makes any outfit look amazing:) x

    www.thebeautymist.com

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  3. Anonymous19 May 2013 at 20:33

    you really suit this colour! great blog :)
    Kerri xx

    www.lorellalily.co.uk
    UK Fashion & Beauty Blog

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  4. Adela19 May 2013 at 22:53

    I think orange really suits you! Love your make up. I don't think I could pull off orange, but maybe I should try?
    Adela x

    Misspinkstyle.net

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  5. Anonymous19 May 2013 at 23:13

    Wow, you look great in Orange lipstick! Rock that color girl!


    xoxo madcrazybeautifullife.blogspot.com

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  6. Unknown19 May 2013 at 23:23

    loving those orange lips!! i have an orange revlon one that i like, but hate the smell!

    Sisters Marie
    Start your closet on BISTM!

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  7. RosyChicc21 May 2013 at 17:42

    I love orange lips so much, my current favorite is Revlon Tutti Frutti but as you said it is glossy so it's not in everyone's taste! :) This one looks SO good on you, I am even tempted to get it too! Great post hun! :))

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    XO,
    RosyChicc

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  8. Unknown24 May 2013 at 15:26

    Looks so so gorgeous on you!

    justrach.com xo

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