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Orange is the New Red

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Beauty junkies, I’ve got a hot tip for you. In fact, it’s so hot, it’s sizzling. Sizzling Orange.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen so many beauty outlets jump on a single trend. Normally, trend reports are pervaded with wishy-washy predictions, such as bold lips… or nude lips. Fresh faced… or dewy glow. Right.

So it’s incredibly refreshing that so many designers, artists and editors have drawn a thick line in the sand, collectively staking their reputations based on the expected popularity of this fiery shade. And when Vogue, Glamour, Harpers Bazaar and Cosmopolitan – among others – declare orange lips as the one trend to try for Spring 2014, you know it’s time to tango with tangerine.

Top to Bottom, Images Courtesy of: en.vogue.fr, stylebook.de and arabia.style.com

Now I’ll be the first to admit that orange lips just aren’t for me. As much as I love to adopt trends, I have too many 90’s flashbacks when I try warmer shades. However, I’m thinking an orange creamsicle pout is the perfect fun and flirty look for an evening out with the girls, and may just invest in a lipstick or two.

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  3. Flora M

    The closest I ever got to orange was a coral (more pink than orange) lipstick. Definitely not my colour LOL
    Orange for me looks best on my plate or in my juice glass LOL

    • Lena

      I’ve dabbled in coral from time to time, but even though I think it’ll look strange on me, I’m thinking I at least need to try orange. I’ll keep y’all posted!

  10. Marissa

    The bright orange shade is too loud for my skin tone. I wouldn’t mind trying a shade that has a little bit of an orange-bronzey tone.

  13. Melinda L.

    Orange is definitely hard to pull off for most people. I think I’ll stick to the pinks and reds.

  15. francine

    not a fan of orange and I wouldn’t wear it. that being said it is nice to have more color options for those who like orange or other colors

  16. jaimeem

    As with most beauty trends, I cant get on board with this one. Orange always gives my mouth a green tinge. :/ I do like the color though.. just not for lips

  17. NT

    Hmmmm… Don’t know if I could do this. I did have glasses with some orange in it – a warm dark orange, and I did like that. But orange lipstick might be too strange for me.

  18. Guppy5700

    Sorry I can’t do it. Orange just brings out yellow undertones in my skin. I cant even handle much orange in clothing..

  20. Jasmin Shirazi

    I would love to rock this!!! Was considering getting this from my go-to brand, Stila, but might actually go for something from YSL or Chanel. Loving the lip colours in the first pic.

  25. BobbiJo Pentney

    I never have been able to wear lipstick properly, maybe it is a self conscious thing.

  26. Mary

    I’m going to have to break out the self tanner! I find orange tough to wear without t ton of makeup on or at least a bit of tanner to the skin. Love the ysl colours, very tempting!!!