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A bold lip for every occasion

Who doesn’t love the perfect bold lip? While it’s a great look to sport, there is always a time and a place. Here's a comprehensive list of the right ways to go bold for every occasion.  And yes, you can rock one at work.  Don't believe me?  Keep reading.

The Work Place: As a woman in the work place, its important to promote yourself as a strong, independent, intelligent woman. Nothing screams that better then the perfect bold lip (except for maybe a killer designer bag). Coral is a great color to show off your work place presence. Laura Mercier Sheer Lip Color has a gorgeous pink-coral color called Kissed-Lips.

Date Night: Flirty, fun and not too intimidating are what you should keep in mind when picking your bold lip on a date. Your guy will definitely notice your full lips, but won’t think of them as kissable. Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick collection has many good flushed color options that are sexy but simple, such as their color Fly High.

Party: This is the perfect place for you to do you. A party is all about being social and having a good time. Wear whatever color expresses your personality best. I personally love Smashbox MegaTint Long Wear Lip Color in Mulberry—a soft plum color that really makes a statement.

Happy Hour: Sipping on drinks all night is dangerous when wearing a bold lip. Smearing and smudging are a serious risk. That’s why it’s best to go with stain like Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar- Lip Stain. It goes on dry but gives a glossy finish. It also applies gradually so you can wear it as intense of light as preferred.

My Love, Hate Relationship with Mineral Makeup

Ever since my experience with Bare Minerals I haven't been too much of a mineral makeup fan.  What happened?  Horrific, cystic acne happened.  I thought mineral makeup was suposed to be good for your skin.  However, when I consulted a dermatologist it was explained to me that the way the crystals were cut in Bare Mineral's powders and the bronzers were harsh and therefore causing acne. After tossing my whole collection and nursing my skin back to health I swore off mineral makeup forever.  However, I was recently introduced to Sheer Cover and because of my journalistic duties, decided to suck up my fears, sacrifice my skin and put it to the test.

Their Mineral Foundation SPF 15 is a dime.  Applied with a brush it's not messy, blends easily into your skin and really creates a flawless finish.  I never wear foundation, normally only bronzer and blush, but it was very light weight and I would apply it for special occasions before the rest.  My face looked incredible.  Bottom line: I am a believer in mineral makeup.