>>lip shades that rock the red carpet

[Ditch the clear gloss--your lips are tired of being ignored. Lipstick is the latest thing to hit the red carpet, and sometimes it makes a bigger impression than the dress. Time to pop out the clear lip liner, lick your front teeth, and show off those pouty lips.]

2010 is all about bright colors. Nothing pops more than this bright RED/ORANGE shade. You can pair most colors of clothing with this shade, so don't be afraid of what to wear with it. If you're going to be dramatic, lay low with the eye shadow and blush.

Light, FROSTY PINK lips are adorable. They're one of our favorite shades and they look great with any type of outfit. Try to avoid using your bronzer when wearing this shade so the colors don't clash, and wear a small amount of blush. You don't want dramatic cheekbones taking away from this color.

DARK RED lips are dramatic and classy. It never goes out of style, which is why it made the cut for one of this season's hottest colors. Try wearing it only to elegant or special events, because it can be too dramatic for street wear or wearing out in the sun.

PINK is perhaps the hottest color right now. With plenty of shades and blends, this color has been seen on Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Lauren Conrad. Pair it with dark clothes and a matching accessory, like your clutch or shoes.

Be dramatic with some PLUM. Although it's not exactly bright, it sure is bold--and that's good enough for us. Obviously, avoid wearing white with this color, unless you're daring and can keep the color off your clothes. Otherwise, opt for all black to really make a statement.

NUDE is still in. It hung around all last year, and it's still here to stay. It's elegant, beautiful, and makes your lips look classy. You can't go wrong with nude, especially if you pair it with a light gloss.

Katie Cervantes

Live OC Magazine

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