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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Eva Wiseman

Glittery red lips

model with glittering red lips
Don’t be afraid to sparkle: backstage at Atelier Versace at Paris Fashion Week, 2016-2017. Photograph: Francois G Durand/WireImage

Pat McGrath painted models’ lips to look like Dorothy’s ruby slippers at the Atelier Versace show, but let’s be brutally honest with ourselves – for mere civilians, this is a look that really works only on Halloween. Start with a nude lipstick or liner, add your flashy glitter with a little brush (or even a sparkly eyeshadow for a slightly more muted effect) then layer with gloss. Most importantly – eat first.

Get the look

Stardust £12.50 beautyboulevard.co.uk
Barry M Glitter Rush £4.59 superdrug.com
Kat Von D Beauty Eyeshadow £16 debenhams.com
Glitter Lips in Sparkling Rose £12.50 thisisbeautymart.com
YSL Full Metal Shadow in Dewy Gold £21 yslbeauty.co.uk
Sleek Eye Dust £2.99 sleekmakeup.com


Email Eva at e.wiseman@observer.co.uk or follow her on Twitter @EvaWiseman

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