Read My Lips: Scarlet Siren

Beyonce, Rochelle Aytes and Malinda Williams turn heads in foxy red lips.

1. No 7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in Cherry available at www.boots.com; 2. Crushed Velvet Lip Creme in Crimson Corset by Revlon; 3. Tinted Lip Balm in Rose Petal, $17, www.bobbibrown.com; 4. Lip Pencil in Redd, $12.50, www.maccosmetics.com; 5. Just Bitten Lip Stain in Blood Orange by Revlon; 6. Benetint Lip Balm, $20, www.benefit.com; 7. Lovely Rouge Lipstick by Bourjois, $14 available at www.sephora.com; 8. No 7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in Gay Geranium available at www.boots.com

Wearing red lipstick is a statement. Whether you’re full of confidence or “preserving your sexy,” red is the color of choice. Whilst wearing red lips can seem intimidating at first, the key is to pick the right color for your skin complexion. Those with red/pink undertones will look better in plum shades, while those with yellow undertones should try warmer and bronzer reds. Now if you already possess a red lip color that you don’t like, mix it with other shades until you find a color that suits you. Use the back of your hand as a palette. Novices should start with gloss then work their way up to lipstick. When all else fails, try Benefit’s Benetint Lip Balm (pictured, No. 6) or a lip stain for “just bitten lips” (See No. 5 above) for softer red lips.