What does Your Lipstick Say About You

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By Pooja Kaushal

Friday, February 6, 2015, 19:27 [IST]

What does your lipstick color say about you or what does lipstick color mean? Or is it that you buy a lipstick color just to match your attire? Give it a thought. In fact the color of your dresses will be much according to your personal preferences and hence the lip color you apply will go accordingly. And this choice of color goes on to speak a great deal about your personality.

The world is a huge canvas with a myriad range of colors and yet among those many shades there are some that make it to our favorite’s list. Depending upon these favorites we make choices in life. The same applies to our lipstick. Unconsciously when choosing a color for our lips we are trying to portray a certain image of ourselves.

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For those who are outgoing and care little about other’s opinions there is no restriction. Irrespective of their complexion they can give a shot at lipstick shades for dark skin as well as fair skin. But not all are the same and lipstick choices are made as per likings.

Red: This is a classic lipstick color. No matter what the color of the skin it looks good on all. But this is again a color that cannot be carried by all with confidence. You will have to be very bold, confident and outgoing. If you are ready to make a statement and willing to attract attention towards yourself and your lips this is just the color for you. It also gives the message that you are passionate about life and love.

Pink: In those young and bubbly years this girly color is always a favorite. Every young girl is sure to have a shade of pink lipstick in her makeup bag. It exudes innocence and sweetness of the young years. It remains a favorite with women who are soft at heart and warm hearted. But if you go towards the very dark shades of the same pink you will be treading closer to the red line and once again show a bold side of you.

Orange: Very warm and loving, this is what the color orange is all about. At the same time it is different from the conventional pink and red displaying a similar personality trait of the wearer. You need to have that adventurous attitude to carry this color as not all can do so with ease.

Purple: Associated much with the royalty, this lipstick color falls in a completely different category. It is preferred by those who dare to be different, do not care much about opinion and have a strong sense of individuality. The shade is a very strong one yet comes across as womanly and sexy to a great extent. Also, when shortlisting lipstick shades for dark skin this one cannot be missed.

Black: As a very recent addition to the shade palette black is made for those very few daring and adventurous types. Wearing black as a lipstick shade makes you look very unapproachable and sends out a message of not caring about opinions. It could also give you a frightening look but then if you do not care why worry?

Nude: This is for those who are content and confident with the way they look and refrain from any kind of pretentious. Plus it gives out calm and composed vibes which can make others feel much at ease.

Brown: A very earthly color and yet very bold. This is kind of a middle path between the hot red and the sweet pink. It is preferred by those who are confident about their choices, have a strong personality and like to take chances.