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How to Wear Orange Lipstick

by Dana Oliver (Subscribe to Dana Oliver's posts)
Posted Jul 7th 2010 at 7:00AM  
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Models flaunt orange pouts on the Spring/Summer 2010 runways of Twinkle by Wenlan, Nanette Lepore, and Prada. Photo: Don Emmert, AFP/Getty Images | Giuseppe Cacace, AFP/Getty Images | Frazer Harrison, Getty Images for IMG

It's time to toss out that boring old shade of red lipstick that you've been using as your go-to daring-do, and go orange.

Orange lipstick sizzled on the Spring/Summer 2010 runways of Prada, Twinkle by Wenlan, and Nanette Lepore. And pretty young things like January Jones, Ciara, and Sienna Miller have been spotted with orange pouts in finishes ranging from matte to glossy.

"Since red is here to stay, I feel that designers and creative minds wanted to do a sun-kissed twist on last winter's hot red trends," says M.A.C. Cosmetics Senior Artist Romero Jennings. "So, born is the summer orange lip trend that looks amazing on every skin tone."

This saucy shade may seem intimidating when you're used to smoothing on a neutral pinks and nudes, but orange lipstick is easy to pull off when done in layers, advises Jennings.

"I love layering first a nude lip pencil then adding the bright orange hue in a lipstick and neutralizing the orange with a golden metallic gloss," says the makeup artist. "I love M.A.C. Dazzleglass gloss!"

One shade that the backstage beauty fixture believes works for all skin tones is M.A.C. Morange Lipstick. "It is a bold statement on its own, but when paired down with neutrals and gold tones it becomes approachable and totally day wear."

And the vibrant shade packs enough punch if you want to pump things up for a hot summer evening soirée, says Jennings.

Orange lipstick can add the finishing touches to a crisp and cool denim jumpsuit or a sharp summer suit.

So, how should you play up or play down the rest of your face when donning orange lips? Jennings suggests donning this lavish lip with barely-there bronzed skin, tons of mascara, and a simple metallic eyeshadow like M.A.C. Bronze and Amber Lights.

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sandi, 7-07-2010, 2:15PM

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sandi

You have to have bright white teeth to pull this off or they will look terrible. Try it if you don't believe me. Please try it first before you buy a tube. Say yourself a lot of embarrassement.

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tea, 7-07-2010, 2:16PM

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tea

They all look red to me except the one on the top far left. Even shop these shades look red...am I color blind? I think coral is much more flattering than orange.

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Jodi, 7-08-2010, 11:53AM

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Jodi

They must have an overstock of orange lipstick somewhere. I simply can't agree with this article. The girl in the middle is the only one who wears it naturally.

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Tena, 7-07-2010, 2:35PM

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Tena

Orange lipstick makes your teeth look yellow, unless you have veneers or extremely white teeth. None of these women above are showing their teeth.

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Chris G, 7-07-2010, 3:35PM

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Chris G

I'm a black woman with dark skin. None of the women pictured show how this color would look with my skin tone. I do like the orange tint lip color. So I suppose I will at least try it.

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Ginger, 7-07-2010, 3:48PM

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Ginger

As a Black woman with light skin I don't think orange looks good on Black women, unless they are really, really fair. Maybe some corals might work, but definitely not orange. I wear orange clothing a lot, it's my favorite color but not on the lips, too clownish.

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tea, 7-07-2010, 3:47PM

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tea

I love bright colors on dark skin tones. I think it will look gorgeous on you Chris. Try a more coral color if the orange doesn't work out. Let me know how it turns out!

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lemondrop, 7-07-2010, 4:01PM

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lemondrop

Ginger is absolutely correct. Go Girl!

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tea, 7-07-2010, 4:37PM

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tea

Well I guess for not being black it wasn't to bad of a guess?

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mary, 7-07-2010, 5:05PM

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mary

i think a reddish/pink suits all skin tones & frosty or pale lips look good on no one..
& please dont draw taht dreaded black line around your lips & fill it in with light color!
thats just plain ugly

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mattie, 7-07-2010, 6:28PM

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mattie

Sandi is spot on about orange lipstick making less than white teeth look worse. Also, never wear a white shirt/top without wearing a dark red lipstick with blue undertones or you'll get the same effect as orange lipstick.

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Hudson, 7-07-2010, 6:34PM

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Hudson

I'm a redhead with blue eyes and freckles. No orange for me!

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Helena Sharp, 7-07-2010, 7:41PM

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Helena Sharp

would've been nice to show some dark (ethnic) skin tones wearing it successfully since they claim it works for "all".

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pookie, 7-07-2010, 7:49PM

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pookie

Yuk...doesn't flatter any of the women. The first woman looks like she could be Lisa Kudrow's little sister.

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vicki, 7-07-2010, 10:27PM

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vicki

test

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wa.sanny, 7-08-2010, 8:28AM

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Wow! I actually enjoyed watching it.. hehehe.. but the Legos sure make it more interesting and fun.
. heheheh :))My boyfriend agree with me. He is 10 years older than me,haha. We

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mary, 7-17-2010, 8:47PM

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mary

i use to wear a lipstick years ago called tangerine ice,everyone loved it. but i cant remember the maker.

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EVA, 8-09-2010, 4:38PM

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im a makeup artist and i hte this trend. i think orange looks awful on everyone. t is very rare to find a skin tone on which orange lips will not look like that glow in the dark. no matter how glossy or matte it is applied, it seems to rase eyebrw wheever t is seeni do it cz is my job to follow the trend but i thinks its dumb.

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xxabovehxc, 8-29-2010, 2:04PM

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I need whitening strips! hehe

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