By Jessica Hopper
Rosebud pouts dressed in dramatic hues is not an obvious spring/summer trend, but it's set to be huge and seen gracing the mouths of all true fashionistas this season. Neon is a key look, but really any shade goes providing it's loud and proud. It's time to get confident with colour as hot pinks, cherry reds and tasty tangerines hit the shelves – but we're not talking a sheer shimmer or gloss effect, colour should be obvious, long-lasting and super-strong.
Flaunt your loud mouth against a backdrop of pared-down skin and barely-there eyes. Overly bronzed faces can look overdone with strong lips, so keep your complexion creamy with a subtle radiance as seen here on the catwalks of Noir. Handbag loves Chanel Teint Innocence, (£21) when it comes to creating the kind of buttery-soft, dewy finish of Noir. Team this with a nude cream eyeshadow (or even just a smidge of Vaseline on the lids), and a hint of liner to enhance bare eyes, and you've created the perfect canvas for a strong lip.
Your lips will have to be in top shape if you're planning on copying this look, so prime your pout with a little balm, like Jane Bradley, celebrity make-up artist's favourite; Carmex (from £1.99) 'It penetrates the lip to moisturise and heal - it feels great, it's non-sticky and totally eradicates dry flaky skin - I think all others pale in comparison.' Once you're ready for colour, try one of these sexy, statement-making shades on for size...
Top 5 lipsticks for loudmouths:
Paul & Joe Spring Sparkles Lipstick in Poppy – a wow-inducing neon orange/red (£14, 020 7243 5510)
MAC Lipstick in Jest – a tasty tangerine for deliciously fruity lips (£11, www.maccosmetics.co.uk)
Chanel Rouge Allure in Provocative – pink doesn't come any hotter, (£18, www.chanel.com)
Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect in Red Stockings – the loudest cherry red imaginable (£15.50, 020 7235 1357)
Lancôme Color Fever Shine in Rose Explosion – peachy pink at its best (£16.50, www.lancome.co.uk)
