This was triggered by reading an article about those ladies who don't like red lipstick and use things like Chanel Mademoiselle at £25 a pop, though the Boots No7 sheer attract is probably more neutral and for sure its much less expensive.

Although I have several different shades of lippy I tend to wear only 3 maybe 4 shades - red, pinkish, brownish and purplish. I have tried orange when wearing a red wig but am not convinced that's its really me, as my natural coloring is not that of a redhead.

Anyways instead of having a poll I thought it might be fun if you could have a think about your lippy, and a new one is a great thing to cheer you up - isn't it, and just think about some of the following questions?

1. How old were you when you first tried lipstick?

2. What was the first shade of lippy you bought ...and maybe even the brand?

3. How many lipsticks do you own?

4. What is your favorite shade?

I am sure some of you will want to remember the first kiss, or other evenst involving lipstick and also you may have other questions to add. Enjoy it at this holiday period, and i have attached the article link as well.

hugs

Pauline xxxx

http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/facegoop/2013/aug/12/lipstick-for-cowards-facegoop

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Blimey Pauline how can i remember that far back?
I have about 6 lippys to my collection.
My Fav colour is REDs
My favorite one is Revlon Colourstay in the shade Red Velvet
Although i have just purchased one by MAC Russian Red

Thanks for the suggestion Pauline x

1. 20 to 25 not really sure it was not really something I gave much thought to until later on in life.

2.Subtle shades brown to purple from M&S on wife present buying pretext. Still have them as they were very good and not too violent.

3 I have purchased about 25 however they came in various multi kits and a few nice ones from Debenhams.

4. Favorite shade, well that is a good question, I have found that the very natural colour's are best for me unless I want to be hot babe, then well just about anything really most seem to work I just adjust the clothes and shoe colour's to match or just not display the photographs. Most shades seem to look good especially with a pencil around them to accentuate the shape of my mouth. Also I now always add cherry flavor lip gloss as well to finish off, love the lips to look soft and kissable and taste delicious.

My favorite is red of course ! i love the Mabeline 24 hour - it never last's that long but it has a real vivid red ! x

1, Around 12 or 13.
2,Possibly pink,it was a while ago,dont remember the brand really.
3,At the moment have around seven lippys in my make up bag.
4,Favorite colour,Boots no7 dark plum :) ...

Love Lipfinity - Passionate!!! Always have four shades to reflect the seasons - and I tried it first when I was about 10 - made a right mess!!!

I have five or six mostly light to dark reds, and one dark plum for a goth-look...the first time I wore lippy would have been in the mid-eighties

i love dark purples and deep reds to xxx

I own about 30 different shades of lipsticks, they are mainly reds and pinks, I just love those colours.

Deep Scarlet Red with a liner of ultra dark red

number 6 sugar pink in the volume sensation range from Collection and number 2 pink shock from the lasting colour range also collection are my present faves , I apply the 6 first , then a dusting of pressed powder and the 2 over that for a lasting metallic shine , I tend to go for the lighter pink shades mostly .

my absolute fave is called Doris Karloff
its bright red and just so well............me

Just bought a new shade from boots No 7 range. It's a lip stain along with their lip crayon. The stain is called Seduction. This could be interesting.

1. first tried lipstick around 14-15 on a dare.
2. First shade I ever bought was a neutral skin tone so as not to stand out too much.
3. Now own 4 shades.
4. Favorit color is an auburn red, though a bright pink is a very close second.

Favorite shade P? My favourite shade is bright red! lol xxx

i do like deep red and purple to when im feeling a little rocky xxxx

Has anyone tried the new lip crayons from the Boots No7 range? Sallyann seems to be a big convert at least for daytime lippy. While I was buying her the 'Berry' shade she wanted I saw the Lip Stain range - bit like a felt-tip pen. I was told that they would stain the lips so would last longer but the stain would come off with normal makeup remover. I was advised to use a moisturiser over the stain or even the lip croyon.

1. 14
2.505A light berry frost Wet And Wid
3. 5
4. reds and pinks

I have about 12 lipsticks in my make up bag and they are all by Rimmel.When I have guests or feel a bit naughty then its Rimmels Alarm which a bright red.Normal day wear is a medium shade of pink.

1) About 5/6 put on by next neighbour's daughter (same age)
2) I think it was bright red
3) about 10 at the mo
4) deep purple/plum

1. How old were you when you first tried lipstick? about 15/16

2. What was the first shade of lippy you bought ...and maybe even the brand? red bought from boots


3. How many lipsticks do you own? 4 or 5

4. What is your favorite shade? i like reds and pinks

i was about 12 when i tried lipstick any colours red i have about 6 lipstick i like most shades juile

Fave colour for everythi8ng is black.

Although these days I like also a deep dark burgundym, the colour of congealed blood.

And purple. I'm so one-dimensional :p

First time I wore the stuff I was 22 or something and I was dressed as 'The Crow'.

1. About 16. Then a gap of about 4 years until I joined a glammy rock band, then went bonkers.

2. Probably scarlet red. Love red.

3. 3 Scarlet reds, 2 pinks, 1 burgundy and a couple of flesh-coloured for pale-lips/big eyes photos.

4. Red. It's the easiest to colour-change in Photoshop, and also looks the best when layered in lipgloss.