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Of all the things that I love about summer, the bright lipsticks and fun, punchy clothing colors are two of my favorites. I’m not afraid to wear a bright lip year round, but something about tanned skin and a coral pop of color tells the story of summer to me.
Sometimes, though, it can be hard to know how to coordinate the rest of your makeup with a bright coral lip, so I’m sharing my trick in this post.

The rule I typically follow is this: When wearing a bold red or orange lipstick, SKIP THE BLUSH!
As a blush lover, it took me a minute to really nail this technique down without feeling like my face was “flat”. But truly, the balance of highlighter and bronzer and/or contour is enough to add dimension to your face while the lipstick adds all the color. Nordstrom is one of my few go-to retailers for beauty and fashion inspiration. Their beauty department is one of my favorites to browse, both online and in-store. There are knowledgeable, easy to talk to Beauty Stylists that can either grab what you came in for or help you discover new products.
For this look, which was inspired by something I’d wear to a summertime wedding, I chose the brightest coral lipstick from Charlotte Tilbury’s Hot Lips Lipstick in the shade “Hot Emily”. It was so fun to wear and is a perfect balance of pigment without being overly drying on the lips.

I added some warmth and color to my face with the MAC Electric Wo...