Michelle Villalobos, owner and lead hair and makeup artist at Sandra Michelle Artistry, brushes us up on the differences between bold and natural lips, along with some pointers for application, product recommendations, and tips on her latest obsession: lip stains. Pucker up!
Bold Lips
Brides who rock this look…
love the spotlight and want all eyes on them, but should keep the rest of their makeup soft and clean—buh-bye, dramatic eyes! You’ll probably see big flowers like hydrangeas, peonies, and gardenias in their bouquet.
Prepare for the lip application with…
exfoliation and hydration—dry and flaky does not translate to soft and kissable!
Make the color stick by…
opting for a lip stain, like Tom Ford’s Lip Lacquer Extreme ($55), or a liquid or matte lipstick. If you’re staying with the traditional tube, use lipliner in a matching color.
The hues and tubes to cash in on this season are…
anything that’s magenta! Go for Stila’s Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Bacca ($22, pictured).
Natural Lips
Brides who rock this look…
are carefree and want little fuss on their wedding day, much like chantilly lace or scallop hemlines subtly adorning their romantic gown.
Prepare for the lip application with…
exfoliation and hydration. Apply The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ ($22) at night, followed by a smear of Vaseline’s Lip Therapy ($2, Target) before bed.
Make the color stick by…
ditching traditional lipsticks for lip stains, like LipSense in First Love ($25). Or go for a liquid lipstick. Still want to stick to what you know? Blot your lips after applying to remove extra product.
The hues and tubes to cash in on this season are…
totally timeless pinks, such as Charlotte Tilbury’s K.I.S.S.I.N.G. lipstick in Penelope Pink ($34, pictured)
“The best way to have an all-day lip is by using a lip stain. If you’re not into lip stains, then I recommend a liquid or matte lipstick. The glossier the lipstick, the less staying power.” —Michelle Villalobos, Owner and Lead Hair and Makeup Artist, Sandra Michelle Artistry
