Okay, so, I’ve been obsessed with Lana Del Rey lately. Not just her music, which is amazing, but her whole vibe, you know? I started digging into her style, and I found a trend that’s actually credited to her – the “coquette” aesthetic. You see it everywhere now, but apparently, Lana was the OG.
I started looking into what makes up this whole “coquette” look. I found out it’s a lot of soft, feminine stuff, like white dresses, florals, and that classic Priscilla Presley eyeliner, you know, the winged liner. But what really caught my eye was the lipstick. It’s always so perfect, and I needed to figure out how to do it myself.
First, I spent hours on the internet, mostly just scrolling through pictures of Lana, trying to pinpoint exactly what kind of lipstick she usually wears. I noticed it’s often a nude, sometimes with a hint of pink or peach. Definitely not too bright, more on the subtle side. So, I went on a shopping spree, but a cheap one. I wasn’t about to drop a fortune on lipstick. I just grabbed a bunch of different shades from the drugstore that looked like they might be a match.
- I picked up a few nude lipsticks, some with a creamy finish, others more matte.
- I also got a couple of lip liners, because I figured that would be important for getting that defined look Lana has.
Then came the fun part – trying them all on! I felt like a little kid playing dress-up. I’d put one on, take a selfie, wipe it off, and try another. It was a whole process. Some were way too brown, others too pink. Some made me look washed out, which was not the goal. I was starting to get a little discouraged, but I kept at it. I had the “Gods & Monsters” album playing in the background the whole time, which, by the way, really set the mood.
After what felt like a hundred tries, I finally found a couple of shades that I thought were pretty close to Lana’s signature look. One was a creamy nude with a slight peach undertone, and the other was a matte nude with a hint of pink. I also realized that using a lip liner just a shade darker than the lipstick really helped to define my lips and make them look fuller, just like hers.
It wasn’t just about the color, though. I noticed that Lana’s lipstick always looks so smooth and even. So, I started experimenting with application techniques. I tried using a lip brush, blotting with a tissue, and even layering different shades. It was a lot of trial and error, but I was determined to get it right.
Finally, after days of experimenting, I think I cracked the code! It’s all about finding the right nude shade that complements your skin tone, using a lip liner to define your lips, and applying the lipstick carefully for a smooth, even finish. It’s not exactly rocket science, but it definitely takes some practice.
It might seem like a lot of effort for just lipstick, but for me, it’s more than that. It’s about capturing a little bit of that Lana Del Rey magic, that dreamy, vintage vibe she has. And honestly, it’s just fun to experiment with makeup and try new things. So yeah, that’s my Lana Del Rey lipstick story. Hope someone out there finds it interesting! It was a wild ride, but I’m pretty happy with the results. I mean, who doesn’t want to feel a little bit like a “Chemtrails Over The Country Club” era Lana?
