Brands take note, if you’re looking for a foolproof way to get a purchase out of me, name your product after my idol. I just can’t resist an Audrey reference.
Laura Mercier’s Audrey was the lippy I almost wore on my wedding day. My talented makeup artist Katy suggested it at my trial and I loved it.
Although described as a ‘warm pink rose’, the colour definitely leans a little towards red. It also bears a striking resemblance to the shade worn by Hepburn herself during the infamous wedding dress scene in Funny Face…
The formulation of the Creme Lip Colour is fabulous, the texture divine, and I’d even go so far as to say it is one of the most comfortable lipsticks I’ve ever had the pleasure of wearing. It manages to be both creamy and relatively long-wearing, and doesn’t leave my lips feeling even remotely dry.
However, as my wedding day drew nearer, something about my choice began to niggle and fill my mind with doubt.
I wore Audrey round the house, trying it on for size if you will, but something just didn’t feel right. It’s a wonderful lippy, don’t get me wrong, but it just wasn’t red enough.
So, on the morning of January 14th, I thrust a black and gold tube of Chanel lipstick into Katy’s palm and didn’t look back.
Since then, I’ve discovered Audrey is perfect for everyday if, like me, you like to wear red, er… everyday.
It’s glamorous, but subtle, and leaves me feeling polished and presentable rather than overly made up. In short, it manages to bring a little sophistication to the school run, without alienating the other mothers.
After all, it’s Audrey, not Marilyn.
So lipstick lovers, what shade of red do you favour for everyday wear? Are you tempted by Audrey? Which other colours should I investigate from the Laura Mercier range?
Loveaudrey xxx
That is lovely. Will definitely check it out.
just wanted to stop by and say you have beautiful skin! this red looks great on you 🙂
I’ve always been shy using reds and I don’t own one ,yet I really wanna buy a red color that would look at least semi-good on me…
Oh gosh, thank you. My skin is so tempremental though, I took these pics a fortnight ago and it was looking great but I’ve got a horrible breakout at the moment 🙁
I honestly believe there is a red out there for everyone so keep searching. I do think this shade would be quite flattering on a number of skintones so maybe you should check it out.
xxx
Lovely lip colour,and a lovely post… Feel lucky this week with two posts in two days 🙂 xxx
Thank you Rasha 🙂 xxx
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*Bangs head against desk*
Why can’t I be as glamorous as yooooou?
Pah! It’s not real, I just slap a bit of lippy on every now and then.
I’d trade that perceived glamour for your literary prowess any day 😉
xxx
What a beautiful shade of lipstick, must invest!
It has to be Rockette Red by Rockalily for me, it’s a gorgeous shade of red, definitely more of a Marilyn, and yes I’ve worn it on the school run, with wings!:)
Keep blogging lovely
X
Haha! With wings, I love it 😉 I have heard good things about the Rockalily lipsticks, I really must check them out. xxx
Love red lipsticks. If you’re looking for another wearable daytime red, check out MAC’s Barcelona Red. I love it and always get lots of compliments, but it’s not too red – very subtle and pretty xx
Thanks for the tip. I have so many things to B2M I’ll be able to pick it up for free I think! xxx
Without wanting to sound like a total loon – I can’t believe you’re following my blog!
Thank you! xx
Haha, you do make me smile 🙂 xxx
You’ve inspired me to try some Laura Mercier lipstick 🙂 Looks beautiful!
I love seeing how other people wear down their lipsticks…the more I see, the more I think its like handwriting – everyone does it slightly differently 🙂
I wear lots of Laura M stuff, but have never tried their lippy, you have inspired me! It looks great on you, but I totes think you made the right choice on your wedding day. And, um, I, er, wear red lippy everyday…
I thought I’d commented on this, perhaps I tweeted you?1 You look stunning, so so glamorous (I’m with Cloggins on this one!) xxx