summer makeup tip for the lips

want an easy way to re-vamp your tired winter look for the upcoming summer months? try changing your lip shade to this seasons hot new color. corals and oranges are making a splash this summer. whats great about these shades is they vary so much in hue that you can find one that works for every skintone. want a quick easy look for a mom on the go? start with a tinted moisturizer, dust bronzer on the temples, cheekbones, nose, chin and decolletage, add a coat of smudge proof mascara and touch of coral gloss. this five minute face will have you looking fresh and summery. you don't have to cake on pounds of makeup to be fierce, you can simplify your look and still be polished and glamorous. don't be afraid to try these new shades, you can experiment with different tones and textures to find what works for you. a few suggestions: fair skin try - "big kiss" plushglass (MAC), "rambling rose" lipstick (MAC) or "smile" dazzleglass (MAC). medium skin try - "made to order" lipstick (MAC), "fold and tuck" lipglass (MAC) or "see sheer" lipstick (MAC). dark skin try - "morange" lipstick (MAC), "meltdown" lipstick (MAC) or "roman holiday" dazzleglass (MAC). keep in mind these are mere suggestions, don't pigeon hole yourself into thinking those are the only shades for you, the trick is to try them out and see what suits you. have fun getting out of the box and breaking free of your makeup rut with this new summer lip shade. stay fierce mamas!

**pics: celebrity top left - ashanti wearing a coral shade, celebrity top right - january jones wearing a coral shade, me in the middle wearing "fold and tuck" from the pret-a-papier collection by MAC, to show different skintones rocking the coral trend.**