Red Obsessed

One thing in life that I am never without is red lipstick. To be clear, I have two makeup looks: bright pink lips a la Sierra Boggess, or, classic red.

Maybe it's the hair.

Or, the dress.

Or, these shoes.


Who knows. My mom always used to say that there's nothing a woman can't do without her red lipstick.

And as someone who has tried approximately 5 zillion different reds ranging from Walgreen's to Neiman Marcus purchases, and a lover of a classic red lip, I'm here to share my tried and true faves with you!
I know, it's shameful. I have waaaaay too many reds, but, I can't part with any of them!

Here's the breakdown:
Back row L-R:

L'Oreal Make Me Blush--a classic cheapie that is a rich red.
L'Oreal Color Stay in Crimson--it's a two part set, the gloss and then the moisture stick or whatever. In my opinion, it's the perfect retro red. Looks good on almost anyone and stays on! Love it.
Bare Escentuals Buxom Lipgloss in Vanessa-- The BFF gave this to me and she likens it to the Traveling Pants in that it looks good on everyone and I totally agree. It's the perfect bronze red and it isn't a super sticky gloss. Love.

Second Row L-R

MAC Hot Tahiti-- A good sheer medium toned red. I wear it all.the.time. It looks really good with a pink shimmer gloss over it too.
Rimmel Red Alert-- Y'all, I am IN LOVE with this. A random Target find! Good classic clean red that isn't too bright.
Trish McEvoy Gorgeous Red--I love all things Trish, this included. Although it looks super bright in the tube, it comes out more of a sheer red pink--perfect for summer.

Bottom Row L-R

MAC Lipglass in Russian Red-- Highly pigmented classic red.
MAC Russian Red--Again, highly pigmented classic red. It has a matte finish, so, I always wear the gloss with it. This is my showgirl red--it's the color my niece wore in her Rockette program because they had to wear red. Poor thing hates red lipstick (I know!), but, this looked great on her and we have waaaay different coloring.
MAC Dubonnet--This used to be my favorite MAC red, but, I think they've redone the color as it's a little more muddy and less terracotta now. Whatever, I still wear it. It was my signature for the bestie and my NYC Broadway Extravaganza. I need try to my MAC backup of Ruby Woo, but, gotta use all my Dubonnet first!

So, that's a look inside my psycho crazy makeup bag. Just you wait until the day I decide to show you my bright pink makeup. HA!

Are there any fabulous reds I'm missing?! Tell me!

(ruby red slippers image from here via Google)