Sometimes I miss being a makeup whore: sporting a different type of look everyday. Dark smoky eyes one day to a sun-kissed natural glow look the next. These days, I’m constantly wearing the same makeup, every single day. I just haven’t put much energy and time into my makeup routine. But my friends have been telling me to change it up so I’ve been looking at other celebrities for inspiration.

And you know what I realized? I don’t have to change my entire makeup all the time. Sometimes, it’s just as simple as finding something you’ve never tried before. Giving your face a fresh new look can make you feel livelier and trendy! Then I remembered…I have NEVER attempted a red lipstick before. It’s simple, chic and an easy way to change your entire look.

The red-lipped vixen look has been pulled off by many: Megan Fox, Jessica Alba, Gwen Stefani, and Beyonce.

I’ve been inspired by those girls for a while now but I never thought I could see it on myself. I have considered red lipstick on my complexion before and the entire idea was very discouraging since I have a pale skin tone.
But  seeing red lips on a variety of girls all over the streets really did it for me. If so many girls can pull off red lips, why can’t I? I was scared at first, but a lot of my friends insisted that I at least try it.

I stopped by Sephora because one of my girlfriends had bought a unique orange-red color so I figured they would have a variety of shades. I tried on different types: orange-red, hot pink, medium pink, light red but nothing really did the trick. I walked around but not with confidence. In fact, I felt like people were staring at me as if they’d seen a vampire!

Finally, the Sephora employee suggested a true blood red. (Something Christina Aguilera would wear!) It was so surprising and I was hesitant but… I actually PULLED IT OFF! My roommates love it on me! It definitely changed my smoky eyed/nude glossy lipped look look to an exotic pin-up girl look!

The only downside? They are sold out of it everywhere!!! It’s called Sephora Red and I can’t find it anywhere online either. Plus, there was a matching lip liner too and I was so stoked about it.

 It’s okay…I’m still on the lookout for something similar. Maybe I’ll try MAC or something. I just wanted something affordable. It sucks whenever I want something and it’s limited or out of stock. That seems to happen to me a lot. Maybe I have the same taste as everyone else? Dammit, my taste is just too damn good.

If any of you guys hear of it, let me know. I signed up for Sephora email so they can let me know when it’s back in stock. Then I can take pics for all you guys! Have a good night!