{Beauty} How-To: Oxblood Lipstick with Kahlia Adams

I recently sat down with Vancouver Makeup Artist Kahlia Adams to find out how
to wear one of this season's hottest beauty trends: the oxblood lip.

{SPLURGE VS. STEAL}

Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil in Cruella $30 at Sephora

NYX Jumbo lip pencil in 709 Deep Red $5.99 at London Drugs
*this is the lip pencil used in the above photos

{HOW-TO APPLY OXBLOOD LIPSTICK}

1.  Make sure to prep your lips by exfoliating before hand.  
You can do this by using a scrub or by gently using a toothbrush.

                                                   

 2.  To ensure the lip colour stays on a long as possible, apply a primer.
Mac makes one specifically for lips.

                                                   

 3.  Buff concealer over entire lip to to create a neutral canvas for t
he colour to adhere to.
*Feeling like an expert?  Give your lips more of a "pout" by applying a highlight to the cupids bow.

                                                   

 4.  If you're confident, skip the lip liner, but if you
need a guideline outline your lips with a burgundy pencil.

                                                  

5. Start in the centre of the lip and fill lip colour in to the outer corners.

                                                    

6. To ensure the colour lasts, apply a small amount of invisible powder 
with a flat brush until the lip looks totally matte.  This look is suitable 
for day or night.

                                                    

7.  For a little evening glam, apply a clear gloss to the middle of the lower lip.

{Tips From the Pro}

Avoid getting lipstick all over your teeth, Miss Geist styles, with this little trick:  
After the lip colour is applied, close your lips around your 
index finger and pull it out.  This will remove any excess lipstick
 and (hopefully) prevent any embarrassing situations.

We suggest keeping the rest of your makeup simple.  Clean skin with a bit 
of bronzer on the cheeks and eyes, winged eyeliner and mascara.

Have any questions or suggestions for future makeup tutorials?
Leave a comment below, or ask Kahlia yourself on Twitter or Facebook!