Wedding Ideas - Lips #2

This afternoon's post is the first of a bumper sized series that we can't wait to share with you over the coming weeks. If you haven't guessed from the header of this article already then you might be a little bit pleased to know that we'll be sharing lots and lots of beauty and hair DIYs to take you through the next few months to Christmas and beyond.

There once was a time when no woman would leave the house without her "face on" - meaning, if nothing else, she'd apply lipstick. In the 1950s, post-war beauty meant the iconic makeup bullet was in its prime, as non-smear lipstick launched, and a preference for a vibrant, pinky-red took hold.

Beauty trends range from the fun and funky to the downright bizarre. Sometimes you don’t know where one falls until you try it out. The two-tone lips trend that seems to be flooding our Pinterest feed is the perfect example. And since we never shy away from a little color

Great things typically come in pairs, which is why we love throwing stellar makeup combos your way every once in while. Last week, we introduced you to the glossy lids and maroon lips duo. This week's hot couple is made up of chic purple lips and über-cool taupe eyes.

Don't you just love red wine? Just holding a glass of the lovely red stuff makes you look and feel instantly classy ... even if you're just wearing your sweatpants. Here at MDC, when we truly love something we try to express our devotion in the best way we know how: makeup.

Ruby red sparkles: we’ve been fascinated by them since childhood when Dorothy won the coveted slippers from the wicked witch. Here at MDC, we are turning our childhood dreams into sequined lipstick reality with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Incorporate these lips into your Halloween look, or go bold on a

Cold, brisk air might be conducive to cuddling, but when it comes to puckering up those winter lips for a kiss, you might want to reconsider. After all, it's no secret that this time of year can bring about dry, chapped lips - thanks, freezing temps.

The red lip is a classic choice. But it never hurts to give the classics an upgrade every once and awhile. We’re setting down our signature Giorgio Armani red lipstick (for now) to take one of these twists on the red lip out for a spin. Gilded Lips Now is the time to try the […]

Let's just take a moment to reflect on some of the crazier things we've done to get a more pillow-y pout - from lip suctioning contraptions (um, ouch) to so-tingly-they-hurt plumping treatments. And, of course, there are a bunch of injectable fillers out there.

Fuller, poutier pouts are all the rage these days and it seems we're all scrambling for the makeup tricks and products that will fill in what Mother Nature left off - literally. And, while over-lining and investing in fancy lip plumping products are all well and good, sometimes subtle is best (especially if you're short on time!).

Yearning for a super-soft kisser? It's time to up the TLC: Tender Lip Care. Read on as leading makeup artists divulge how they score silky smooth lips, pronto-and what products are must-haves for a luscious pout.

It comes as no surprise that we're instantly intrigued by anything shiny and shimmery ... especially when it comes to makeup. We've covered the how-tos of gilded eye shadow, and now we've moved on to another region on the face ... lips!

Marsala, Pantone's Color of the Year for 2015, is a dusty burgundy with a touch of plum - which means it's an obvious choice for wearing on the lips, regardless of skin tone or hair color.