Close your eyes. Kiss goodbye to the lacklustre, English Autumn and transport yourself to the city of love. Listen to the romantic tones of the accordion, smell the warm croissants, fresh from the oven, and observe the tip of the Eiffel Tower peeping up above crisp leafy trees. Bonjour Paris!
Now, bring that touch of glamour back to the English streets (oh, and open your eyes and come back to earth). The Parisian lady is epitomised by her red lip and Bourjois blows away all the competition. Their collection, Red In The City, is super lightweight in texture, so you can rock the red lip wherever, whenever (a la Shakira 2001).
Poppy Rouge
Your casual red; the shade that perfectly complements the traditional striped top and light denim jean look. With a lashing of mascara, wear with white trainers and stack your accessories for a proper cool feel.
Pinky Rouge
Oh, ma Cherie! A little more preppy, this shade is softer with a touch of grace. Yes, we young 'uns can do graceful. We’re talking A-line skirts, nude nails and a touch of blusher. We'd totally pair this lip with a pink cardigan - pink and red work. Fact.
Classic Rouge
The classic. The showstopper. The Parisian signature. Simple, yet sophisticated, this red is both femme fatale and sweet charmer. Teamed with dark sunglasses, a tailored coat and black court heels, wow, you'll look the absolute bee's knees.
Rouge Bordeaux
Seductively rouge, the colour oozes confidence and elegance. Rouge Bordeaux is one for the evening, paired with a strappy dress or structured suit trousers. Keep the accessories minimal, smoke up the eye lids and let your lips do the talking.
Dark Brown Rouge
Daring and fashion-forward, we’re feeling the boho vibes. We suggest a brown suede skirt, a leather jacket and quirky jewellery to compliment this shade. Keep your make up muted, with a subtle eyeliner flick and a slick of dark brown rouge. You trendsetter, you.
Join the real women taking part in #redinthecity; readers replicating the French look, here in the UK.
Bourjois’ Red in the City collection is available instore and online at Boots. Dark Brown Rouge is available exclusively at Superdrug.
This article originally appeared on The Debrief.