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    Orange Lipstick Trend: It Is For Everyone, Even You

    Orange is THE lipstick trend for SS14 and there's no skin tone it doesn't suit. Honestly.

    By Jessica Lacey
    Published 29 July 2014 In Features

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    Orange is THE lipstick trend for SS14 and there's no skin tone it doesn't suit. Honestly.

    Mark this moment because it's the day you fell in love with orange lipstick.

    Sound scary? Garish? Attention-seeking? Yep, it absolutely is, so buckle up. Whereas red has the grown-up glam factor, orange has a cool kid quality. Team it with zero-fuss hair and jeans during the daylight hours and watch it edge up any plain black evening outfit.

    And its versatility doesn't stop there. Matte, chalky textures look ultra modern but glosses look juiced up and H.O.T. You don't have to be super skilled with it either - worked in and smudged is just as acceptable as a precision pout.

    The best thing is that it's the most inclusive trend there is because orange loves every skin tone... and here's the proof:

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    Now here are 3 of the best for you to try:

    1. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Defiant Coral, £24

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    2. Rimmel Moisture Renew Lisptick in In Love With Ginger, £6.49

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    3. Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Artifice, £26

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