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Red lipstick is one of the most timeless trends in fashion. As long as 5,000 years ago, Egyptian women began emphasizing their pouts by using crushed red rocks. After New York's Fall 2009 Fashion Week, this trend is totally back with a vengeance from seasons past. Perhaps the recession draws us to those ruby red tubes that instantly make us feel that much more sexy and feminine. Maybe Joan Holloway in Mad Men has us all green with envy for her bootylicious curves and trademark cherry lips that make men swoon.

Whatever the reason, fashion is constantly changing and this go-round is an emphasis on low-key eyes and long wavy or straight hair and a femme fatale red pout. Don't overdo this glam look with lots of shadow, liner, and mascara! Just swipe a nude shimmer shadow on lids and play up those lashes. To find a red shade that flatters, just remember: if you are blonde--go for a true red with blue undertones, if you are brunette--go with a true red or coral color. If you are a redhead, pick your poison, sister! The fairer skin you have, the brighter you should lean, the more olive complexion, head towards the corals and oranges. During application, apply powder or foundation around your lips to prevent running, or, lightly line lips and use your finger to smudge on the red paint We think red lipstick is perfect for masking heartache, a hangover, or a horrendous hairday or maybe you just want to stand out!