Revlon: Classic Lipsticks II

Lipstick for me is ritual. Applying a red lipstick in the morning feels like the perfect finish to a makeup routine. And there's just something so empowering about red! Bold, direct, glamorous, and complimentary to many an outfit. A good lipstick requires a good (and sharp) lipliner. My go to lipliner for any red lip is "Cherry" by M.A.C. There are many different lip shapes of past decades that can be drawn with the help and precision of a lipliner. 1920s lip shapes were inspired by Clara Bow's cupid bow, 1940s lip shapes typically had a rounded upper lip called the Crawford Smear, while 1950s had more options including a narrower lip as well as continuing the rounded lip.

Continuing on with my lipstick collection, another popular shade by Revlon during the 1950s was "Fire and Ice." This lipstick isn't for the faint of heart! It's one of the boldest of the classic Revlon lipstick shades. The coloring is similar to a bright tomato red with blue undertones.

Revlon's "Fire and Ice" shade was such a popular shade during the 1950s. It truly reflected the glamour and opulence of the period. "Fire and Ice" was not only a lipstick shade, but also a gorgeous perfume and nail polish.

Side note, a good compact goes a long way! Don't be embarrassed to pull out your little compact and do a quick touch up in public. Women did it back in the day! And honestly anything is better than realizing you have lipstick on your teeth or a faded lip.

This is one of my favorite lipstick shades but I definitely pair it with certain outfits. I like to think of this lipstick as a kicker for a bland outfit, but too much for say a cocktail dress or a wild 70s Diane Von Furstenberg pattern.

"Fire and Ice" isn't a daily wearing lipstick for me, but it holds a special place in my lipstick trove. This color is perfect if you're on the hunt for something to spice up your look with!

Hope you enjoyed this post and I'll see you next week!

Photographs taken by Henrietta Audu.