Lip Paint: Professional or not?

Dear Unconventional Chicers,

I apologize for not posting sooner. I took a hiatus to finish up my studies for the semester. But I'm back now!

      My love affair with lipstick began my sophomore year in college. Of course, I went for a deep sensuous red because I thought it went well with my complexion. I have to admit that it certainly did, and to this day (2.5 years later) I still LOVE red lipstick. 

     However, during my undergraduate career I felt a lot more free to express myself in such a way as donning such bold face paint. In Law School, the vibe is much more professional/academic (AKA stodgy).

So my questions are: 

• Is lipstick appropriate for professional/academic environments such as Law School?

http://mimimagazine.blogspot.com/2009/11/on-style-tip-purple-lipstick.html

Answer: For me, I kind of go with whatever makes me comfortable. I don’t really wear other forms of makeup, so the lipstick is really the only accent. Also, I don’t really wear colors that are bolder than red (sexy but traditional). However, it does strike me as odd that none of my classmates wear lipstick and I am constantly being reminded of how conservative the field of law is; how it isn’t exactly woman friendly. However, sometimes I feel like you have to start breaking down barriers if you want to move forward. A woman should be able to be sexy and confident without her competency and her abilities being challenged/ undermined.

•  If lipstick is appropriate, what shades are the most appropriate for conservative environments?  

http://www.celebdelacream.com/blog/tag/lipstick/

Answer: Some would probably argue nude shades, or darker shades that compliment your complexion. Mangentas, bright pinks, and reds are probably over the top for the big-wigs who reminiscence about the days when women weren’t allowed to vote (just kidding, but still indicative of the limited view of women that IS pervasive in fields such as law). Some might also argue that super glossy lips is a no-no for conservative spaces (you can’t even show your knees for goodness sakes!)

• What are some good shades for Black/ African American Women in general?

http://www.lacyhint.com/blog/orange-lipstick-will-rock-this-summer/

Answer: I get this question a lot. I often hear my friends say that they can’t wear certain shades, especially red if they are of darker complexions. Check out the lipstick color guide below if you want to get some ideas! (Red is ALWAYS included!)

 A General lipstick Color Guide for Black/ African American Women

http://makeup.lovetoknow.com/Lipstick_Colors_for_African_American_Women

  
Light

 If your skin falls into the lighter range of African American skin tones, these colors will look good on you:

soladunn.blogspot.com

• Pale to deep pink

• Peach

• Taupe

• Red

Medium

    For medium-toned skin, experiment with these lipstick colors:

http://www.clutchmagonline.com

• Red

• Medium to deep pink

• Bronze

• Magenta

• Medium to deep brown

Dark

   If your skin is dark and rich, try these shades:

www.adventuresofakinkycurly.com

• Deep red

• Fuchsia

• Magenta 

• Chocolate brown

• Bronze

Best Advice: Be willing to experiment!!!

POST A COMMENT! 

In all honesty, I do not have the answers. Please help me out and tell me what you think! 

Also, if you have pics of yourself rocking fabulous lipstick colors, share those too!