Today I will be getting real about a beauty shortcut I take at least a couple times each week. It is my trick to looking some what put together, without taking more than 3 minutes. This is the perfect hack if you are running errands or meeting friends for lunch. This combination consists of two things: lip color and sunglasses. I will be sharing with you my favorite lip and sunglass duos that perfectly compliment each other for that chic “together” look in less than 3 minutes.
A lot of times I will leave the house with just a bit of moisturizer on my face and then I take to my “sunnie + lippie” trick. I throw on my favorite oversized sunglasses and a dark pink lip. From a glance I look totally put together and not like I left the house in a few minutes notice. Take a look at my fool-proof combinations below.
To achieve the classic chic look, pick your favorite pair of black sunnies. I love the classic Ray-Ban wayfarer in black, available at Macy’s for $150. This sunglass goes perfectly with a matte red lip. Any red lipstick will work, I really like the Bobbi Brown lip color in the shade, Red for $28.
For this glossy glam vibe, try a mirrored aviator style sunglass option. These sunglasses from the QUAY X Desi collection are called “High Key” and available online for $60. Any mirrored sunglasses will do, and for this look keep the shiny look going with an amazing lipgloss. Any gloss with a little bit of peachy pink color and shimmer will work great. I recommend the NARS lipgloss in “striptease” to complete this look (available at Sephora of $26).
When your looking for a bold and more daring look try an unique sunglass shape and style. These sunnies from the new HADID EYEWEAR collection ($149) are perfect for making a statement- the rose gold mirror lens and contrasting navy frames make these a standout pair of shades. To complete this look try a matte coral tone lipstick, I like the “Melted” long-wear lipstick by Too Faced (Melted Coral, $21) This will bring out the colors in the lens of the glasses and be sure to turn heads wherever you go.
Taking a tonal vibe on your sunglass and lip color duo is always an amazing combo. I love pairing a colored lens with a matching lip color. Its also fun to pair a reflective sunglass lens with a matte lip or vice versa. These bronze-copper sunnies from Ray-Ban are a classic shape in a modern color ($175). To compliment these shades I pair a liquid lipstick by Urban Decay in the shade “menace” ($18).
I hope you give my beauty shortcut a try next time you are trying to save time when leaving the house. Whether you take a classic, modern, or standout approach to this method its sure to make a statement!
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