Put on Some Red Lipstick and
Live a Little
By Lesley Harris Colvett
"If you have red lipstick, sunglasses, and wear black, you can go anywhere,” laughingly says Cathy Farrell, 4Memphis magazine account executive. Cathy’s red lipstick is part of her signature style, but sadly her favorite red lipstick was discontinued. Cathy rationed what she had left and wore it sparingly (mainly for special occasions). Recently, she was able to get the exact match custom created at Eden Spa & Laser. Cathy is thrilled to have a full tube of her favorite red lipstick!
as vanilla, orange or peppermint add a certain special touch,” Tiffany says. Giella's statement is "you can wear any color,” and according to Tiffany, everyone can wear red lipstick. She says that the best shade of red depends on your individual skin tone.
Jonathan points out that there are several different tones of red lipstick - dark red, bright red, muted red, or even violet or mauve that can complement any individual’s skin tone, Giella Custom Blend Cosmetics are available exclusively at “As a stylist and hair colorist, color is easy for me to see. The Eden Spa & Laser. The specially-trained team great thing about Giella is that we can make any -Tiffany Vollmer, Bizzy Walker and Jonathan type of foundation or lipstick that matches your Watkins - can create makeup that is perfect for undertone.” you, or expertly match / make a color that has been discontinued. They will help you design Jonathan says red lipstick may be worn day and the perfect cosmetic product based on your night, all year long. He advises that during the hair, eye and skin color, as well as your personal day a red lipstick with a hint of orange works preferences. Makeup products they can custom well, and in the evening you can “glam it up” by blend are: foundation, mineral powder, bronzer, wearing a deep red/red-violet lipstick. blush, highlighter, cheek tint, lipstick / lip gloss. “When wearing red lipstick you are making a The products, which are non-toxic, non-irritating, bold statement, so my advice is that if you are and never tested on animals, are mixed by-hand going to wear a bold, red lipstick, the rest of your right in front of you, and you can personalize makeup needs to be natural. A light foundation further with sunscreen, glow, pore minimizer, or oil control, and a light blush. You don’t want to be a distraction, you want aromatherapy (optional) or fragrance-free. The custom to be an attraction,” Jonathan adds. blend products that you select are kept on record so they can easily be remade at anytime. Tiffany says a matte red lip with a very soft and subtle eye is beautiful for daytime, and a glossy red lip and smokey eye “The benefits to having your lipstick custom blended is that would make a dramatic statement in the evening. there are over 1000 shades of lipstick I can create using Giella's natural, paraben-free lipstick base with natural To quote Coco Chanel, “ “The best colour in the whole world is vegetable colorants. I add natural mica pigments to create the one that looks good on you,” and thanks to Giella Custom shine and shimmer or matte finishes. Organic oils like shea Cosmetics and the trained staff at Eden, finding your perfect and soy can be mixed in for hydration, and essential oils such color is as easy as making an appointment! giella.com FEBRUARY 2020
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