<p>Nude lips are the new classic. They make a bold statement, and are so versatile that you can pull it off with nearly any look, provided you get it right.<br /><br /></p>.<p>This trend began with the idea of playing down the face, especially when the eyes are glammed up with a smoky look and fake lashes or when the colour on your cheeks were hogging the limelight. However, nude lips have now clearly taken the centre stage. <br /><br />From Hollywood stars to runway models, everyone is sporting nude lips with éclat. And achieving this stylish look is easier than you might think.<br /><br />While nude lips are suitable for all occasions — a party night or a more casual evening out with a few friends — be sure to choose the shade for your complexion. Wearing too light a shade could give you a washed-out look. <br /><br />If you are very fair, go for a peachy nude colour: this adds some balminess to your skin. <br /><br />If your skin tone is wheatish, go for hues like nude pink and rose — these shades will uplift your skin colour. Bronze and caramel nudes will go well with dark skin tones.<br /><br />It’s also important to emphasise the rest of your features. Apply a cheerful blush, do up your eyes, stroke it with mascara and liner, and the nude lip colour will complement this look.<br /><br />As for the textures, play safe with creamy or glossy. Matte finish can end up being colourless and chalky, making your lips look lifeless. <br /><br />Otherwise, you could exfoliate your lips with a wet cloth or a scrub and apply a layer of non-glossy, non-sticky balm.<br /><br />A concealer can help neutralise your lip colour and bring out the nude shade better. <br />This is best followed up with lining your lips with a shade darker than the nude you've picked out for a plumper look. You could even fill in your lips with the liner — it would work as a base.<br /><br />This done, apply the lip colour. Pair the nude lip colour with these four looks:<br /><br />A plain dewy face<br /><br />This is a fairly simple look. Get a dewy flawless finish, and add to it with a black eyeliner and mascara.<br /><br />Coloured eye shadow<br /><br />Nude lips allow you to experiment with bright-coloured eye shadow, without running the risk of looking gaudy.<br /><br />Smoky eye look<br /><br />The smudged black liner on the lower and upper lids, coupled with the nude lip, can<br /> look classy.<br /><br />Fake long lashes<br /><br />Nude lips with fake long lashes can make a statement.<br />You could finish with a gloss —colourless or pink; however, sans sparkles. And now you're ready to go.<br /><br /><em>(The author is a make-up artist)</em></p>
<p>Nude lips are the new classic. They make a bold statement, and are so versatile that you can pull it off with nearly any look, provided you get it right.<br /><br /></p>.<p>This trend began with the idea of playing down the face, especially when the eyes are glammed up with a smoky look and fake lashes or when the colour on your cheeks were hogging the limelight. However, nude lips have now clearly taken the centre stage. <br /><br />From Hollywood stars to runway models, everyone is sporting nude lips with éclat. And achieving this stylish look is easier than you might think.<br /><br />While nude lips are suitable for all occasions — a party night or a more casual evening out with a few friends — be sure to choose the shade for your complexion. Wearing too light a shade could give you a washed-out look. <br /><br />If you are very fair, go for a peachy nude colour: this adds some balminess to your skin. <br /><br />If your skin tone is wheatish, go for hues like nude pink and rose — these shades will uplift your skin colour. Bronze and caramel nudes will go well with dark skin tones.<br /><br />It’s also important to emphasise the rest of your features. Apply a cheerful blush, do up your eyes, stroke it with mascara and liner, and the nude lip colour will complement this look.<br /><br />As for the textures, play safe with creamy or glossy. Matte finish can end up being colourless and chalky, making your lips look lifeless. <br /><br />Otherwise, you could exfoliate your lips with a wet cloth or a scrub and apply a layer of non-glossy, non-sticky balm.<br /><br />A concealer can help neutralise your lip colour and bring out the nude shade better. <br />This is best followed up with lining your lips with a shade darker than the nude you've picked out for a plumper look. You could even fill in your lips with the liner — it would work as a base.<br /><br />This done, apply the lip colour. Pair the nude lip colour with these four looks:<br /><br />A plain dewy face<br /><br />This is a fairly simple look. Get a dewy flawless finish, and add to it with a black eyeliner and mascara.<br /><br />Coloured eye shadow<br /><br />Nude lips allow you to experiment with bright-coloured eye shadow, without running the risk of looking gaudy.<br /><br />Smoky eye look<br /><br />The smudged black liner on the lower and upper lids, coupled with the nude lip, can<br /> look classy.<br /><br />Fake long lashes<br /><br />Nude lips with fake long lashes can make a statement.<br />You could finish with a gloss —colourless or pink; however, sans sparkles. And now you're ready to go.<br /><br /><em>(The author is a make-up artist)</em></p>
