
Be bold – er when older I say. I am all about natural make up, but as we get older sometimes we need a bit of sass and colour to stand out, what better way than a natural make up with that hit of colour on your lips to give the wow factor.
Reasons to go bold
- Instant Pop of Colour: Bright lipstick can instantly brighten up your face and add a pop of colour to any look, making it a quick and easy way to enhance your appearance.
- Versatile: Bright lipstick comes in a wide range of shades, from bold reds to vibrant pinks and oranges, offering versatility to match various skin tones and outfit choices.
- Confidence Booster: Wearing bright lipstick can boost your confidence and make you feel more empowered, as it draws attention to your lips and can make you feel more put-together.
- Statement Maker: Bright lipstick is a statement maker. It can be the focal point of your makeup look, allowing you to express your personality and style boldly.
- Enhances Features: Bright lipstick can enhance the shape and fullness of your lips, giving them a plumper and more defined appearance.
- Mood Lifter: Putting on a bright lipstick can uplift your mood and add a touch of glamour to your day, whether you’re heading to work, a party, or just running errands.
- Longevity: Many bright lipsticks are formulated to be long-wearing, providing hours of vibrant color without the need for frequent touch-ups.
- Complements Minimal Makeup: Even with minimal makeup on the rest of your face, a swipe of bright lipstick can make a big impact, adding a pop of colour and pulling the entire look together.
- Seasonal Trends: Bright lipstick shades often follow seasonal trends, with deeper, richer tones favored in fall and winter, while brighter, bolder hues are popular in spring and summer.
- Experimentation: Bright lipstick encourages experimentation with different colors and finishes, allowing you to step out of your comfort zone and try new looks.


Francesca (51) is my Be Bold model. A rare meeting via Instagram put us together, discovering that we lived close by, she kindly agreed to offer her lips for this story. Fran is a teaching assistant at a primary school and keen activist standing up for what she believes. She started doing a bit of modelling at the age of 49 and with her beautiful silver hair and happy go lucky attitude we made a good team with lots of laughter and Vegan snacks.
In my shoot for this post I have selected a couple bold lip colours from brands created by make up artists I have known (if only by name)and worked along side throughout my make up career. This is my first time using either and very happy with the result.
Ariane Poole a make up artist with 40 years of experience behind her. After spending 4 successful years as the International spokesperson for Boot’s No7, she decided to launch her own range in 2002. Aiming to help women to look their best at any age.
https://arianepoole.com/?v=79cba1185463
Lisa Eldridge a well known make up artist has decades of expertise and knowledge. She launched her luxurious collection of True Velvet Lipsticks in 2019 each a piece of art in themselves. The brand is evolving and offering us more beautiful pieces.
Make up Used

Red lip look
- Foundation: Charlotte Tilbury https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/beautiful-skin-foundation-3-cool
- Eye brow: Look Fab Forever grey https://www.lookfabulousforever.com/brows
- Eyes: Urban Decay Wild west palette. Stand off/Cowboy Rick/Standoff https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/urban-decay-naked-wild-west-eyeshadow-palette-12-x-0.95g/12853863.html
- Eyeliner: MAC
- Contour/Highlight Charlotte Tilbury https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/filmstar-bronze-and-glow
- Blush Charlotte Tilbury https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/hollywood-blush-glow-glide-palette-fair-medium
- Lip Liner; Look Fab Forever- Strawberry https://www.lookfabulousforever.com/defining-lip-liner
- Lipstick Lisa Eldridge Velvet Ribbon https://www.lisaeldridge.com/collections/true-velvet-lip-colour/products/velvet-ribbon-true-velvet-lipstick-colour

Pink Lip look
- Foundation: Charlotte Tilbury
- Eye brow: Look Fab Forever
- Eyes: Urban Decay Wild west palette. Stand off/Cowboy Rick/Standoff
- Eyeliner: MAC
- Contour/Highlight Charlotte Tilbury
- Blush Charlotte Tilbury
- Lip Liner; Look Fab Forever- Roseberry https://www.lookfabulousforever.com/defining-lip-liner
- Lipstick Ariane Poole Dragon Fruit https://arianepoole.com/product/hydrating-lipstick-balm/?v=79cba1185463
Note:The Urban Decay website is closed but can still purchase through Boots, Lookfantastic, CultBeauty and Amazon.
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Photography make up and styling by Karen Lockyer @gracefuldisgraceful
Model: Francesca Vowles @go.grey_73 @mrsgreymodel
No photoshop just light
