Lip service
I've noticed more and more stars are wearing red lipstick. Is this a new trend, and is it for normal people too? I often feel more boring than glamorous.
Hot Lips, Ho Man Tin
The Dictator rules: Well ... boring is as boring does, or wears in this instance. Strip off that house coat, strap on some heels and head for your nearest beauty counter. Most major brands offer a range of reds, so try a few before you find the right colour for your skin tone and type, and take lots of soothing lip salve. MAC (Shop UG-43, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong; tel: 2265-7218; and at other locations) is a favourite with many pouters for its range of colours and quality ingredients. Try shades such as Glam or MAC Red ($120 each). Or go straight to the doyenne of the classic look, Chanel (tel: 2810-0978; and in most major department stores). Its latest Infrarouge line includes sophisticated hues such as Sunset, Hot and the bright Ruse ($130 each). If you'd like to ease from gloss into lipstick, why not try Estee Lauder's Pure Color Crystal gloss, in colours such as Cherry Blast and Mandarin Pop ($145 each at Seibu, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty; tel: 2869-6803; and at other locations). Besides attitude, the most important thing to remember is your foundation. If you don't have flawless skin then cover it up, because the red on your lips will bring out the red in your zits!
Pink for boys
Adding a pink shirt to my arsenal of blue and white dress shirts has proved disruptive. I have no idea what colour or pattern tie to wear with said shirt. Help!
Handsome in Pink?
