After completing last week's red lip tutorial, I couldn't help but swatch another red I've been meaning to show you since last fall. I think I saw this on Temptalia and quite literally dashed out of the house to purchase it. After all, the girl can pull off red lips like no other!
L-R: Le Métier de Beauté Lip Liner in Rose, Dolce and Gabbana Lipstick in Iconic, Guerlain Rouge G Garconne
How is it possible that I haven't shown a Rouge G on Messy Wands? Guerlain makes some of my favorite lipstick formulas in the world. I recall showing you Rouge Automatique #103, which is still one of those lipsticks I have to have everywhere I go. The Rouge Automatique formula is stellar and possibly the best in the $30~ range, but imagine that it gets even better: creamier, smoother, longer lasting. That, my friends, is the magic sprinkled into the bullets of Rouge Gs.
Guerlain Garconne is a blue-based red, but less so compared to Dolce and Gabbana Lipstick in Iconic (used in last week's tutorial). I think it is quite close to being a neutral red. That said, I don't really put much emphasis in the warm/cool "color rules." I believe everyone can pull off anything if they set their mind to it.
Garconne is definitely a brighter shade of red that will guarantee you the attention of everyone in the room. I think it is worthy of induction into the Great Red hall of fame, and while the price is no walk in the park, I've heard loud rumors that Guerlain will begin to roll out refills for its Rouge G lipsticks soon. Think of it as a lifelong investment.
Guerlain Rouge G Garconne retails for $47 and is available at Guerlain counters nationwide. I believe I purchased mine from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Such a gorgeous red shade that complements your skin tone very well. :)
ReplyDeleteGarconne looks lovely on you! I've had my eye on Garconne for quite some time, but how does compare to Rouge Dior Ara Red? As much as I love red lipstick, I'm not sure I can justify purchasing both shades.
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ReplyDeleteOh, my god, this entire post is ridiculously gorgeous. /flails!
ReplyDeleteThat lipstick wow. I want it. NOW. And you look spectacularly beautiful.
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I am so glad I'm sitting right now, because that shade is too sexy for words. Hence the "ADKJFALKSDJFLKASDJFLKSDJF."
gorgeous!!love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS. JUST GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautyfull on you! Goregous shade that enhance your complexion.
ReplyDeleteSO gorgeous! It works REALLY well with your skin tone! Now I'll be trying to grab a Rouge G lol
ReplyDeleteeehagads, your are GAWGEOUS with those red lips!
ReplyDeleteOh dear...that's is another gorgeous red! I've yet to see one that doesn't look lovely on you Xiao! I wish I wore red half as well. I just don't find it always looks that good on my darker skintone, sadly.
ReplyDeleteI WILL own a Rouge G in the very near future. Can't wait!
Ahhh! AHHH! Vile temptress! I have one Rouge G, and I am perfectly happy with it. PERFECTLY HAPPY, I say.
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Wow, that is beautiful! I must have it! How does the color compare to LMdB's Red Velvet creme shade?
ReplyDeleteI'm more in a coral mood atm, but I still love reds... I think I should get that one some time soon, just after I get RA Nahema and possible HG Muse.
ReplyDeleteI am in deep trouble, I love red lipsticks and Iconic look so lovely, at least slightly more so than Garconne but I want them both! :) Those Rouge G's are amazing!
ReplyDeletewow this red looks incredible!!!!! it is seriously stunning on you.
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what's the eyeshadow you're wearing?! I must buy it!!!
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