Boy! I Love That Pink

Pink is more popular than ever. Selecting a sweet pink is easy with so many options....bright, blush, nude, or shimmery. Like the new CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine in Boy. A rosy pink with micro flecks of glitter, a vanilla taste and a

light rosy scent (not big on the smell). The flirty shade is available for a 4-day presale Feb 10th -- Feb 14th (ahead of the collection's scheduled launch of April 2011 -- 25 lipsticks in all). And the name comes with a love story: Boy, is Arthur Capel, the love of CoCo Chanel's life!

Find it at select CHANEL counters like Nordstrom or you can add your name to the wait list at https://secure.chanel.com/en_US/customer-service/boy-waitlist/ /$32.

TIP: If you have a full lips, a bold opaque color will look pretty on you. The pop of color will be the focus for sure. Keep the rest of your makeup palette soft with complementary tones. If you have thin lips, there's no need for liner. Choose a light glossy pink which will make lips appear bigger. This Boy may be perfect for you!

Another Bright Idea

Color explodes in summer!

Bright hair/rich reds and vibrant coppers.

Bright eye liner, mascara, and shadow/aquas, purples, and yellows.

Bright polish/neon greens, cool blues and hot pinks.

But what about the trend with bold lips? Orange? Fuchsia? Magenta? Coral? These colors may not seem like an option but they ARE all the rage.

Take this tips to heart the next time you want to make a statement.

The Perfect Prep:

You want your mouth as smooth and supple as possible. Gently buff lips with a damp washcloth. Dab on lip balm, rub lips together and blot off excess.

Add a layer of clear liner or base lips with a stain close to your shade of lipstick to deposit color all over.

Use a lip brush to apply the shade. Bright shades are usually heavily pigmented. Gently tap your finger over your mouth -- ensures the look is soft.

Keep the rest of your makeup simple...outline eyes with liner, add mascara and a light blush.

Recommendations:

A rule of thumb for orange lips: A blood orange shade looks great on all! But the darker your complexion, the more vibrant you can go. Looking for a fun fuchsia, try MAC's Girl About Town/$14. If you've gone mad for magenta, try MILANI's Rose Hip/$3.50 at drugstores.