Matching Lipstick and Nail Polish: How To

Matching Lipstick and Nail Polish: How To






Coordinating colors when it comes to makeup and nails is
something every woman does, but matching them perfectly for an elegant
look is more: an acquired skill.



Matching your lipstick to your nail polish might seems like
something your grandmother used to do, but for special occasions it
completes a sophisticated look. Find out how to match lipstick with nail
color and even eyeshadow for a refined style.

More and more cosmetic companies are launching the exact same shades for
lipstick and nail polish, but that doesn't mean this combination is the
only elegant choice for any look. As long as you follow some basic
guidelines, you can make sure none of the colors you've chosen clash in
an unpleasant way.


How to Match Lipstick and Nail Polish

A sporty or casual look doesn't require a lot of color coordination
between your hands and your lips, but it can be a detail that's noticed
by people used to elegance. Jennifer Lopez's nude lips and French
manicure combination is the most obvious and understated, but there are
plenty of combinations that make you look good even without using the
exact same shades.

If you want to enhance your dramatic smokey eye effect, go for dark
nails and keep your lips in a pale or nude shade that doesn't create too
many color focal points in your overall outfit. Pink or pastel nails
should never be worn with a darker outfit, especially if you match them
with your lips.







As a general rule for matching lipstick and nail polish, make
sure you keep the two shades in the same color family, whether they're
both warm or cold. Even if you're not going to coordinate your colors
thoroughly, make sure you don't mix strong options like bright red lips
with candy pink nails or over coordinate your makeup palette. Your lips,
nails, outfit and eyeshadow should never all be the same color at the
same time. Coordinating them in pairs works best for an elegant look.







How to Match Colors by Season

Once you find the right looks when matching lipstick and nail polish,
you can make an even more elegant statement by choosing the right colors
for each season.

Spring is the best time to experiment with pastels, from peaches to
shades of lavender. You can choose brighter lipstick and nail polish,
even going for shimmery or sparkling effects. Coordinate with the
falling leaves in fall, from gold to earth tones and plum and go for
deeper berry shades in winter.

If all this seems too much for your everyday makeup habits, keep the
basics of matching lipstick and nail polish for special occasions, when
you really want to make a great lasting impression.









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