Red lips are the quintessential sexy look, but getting it "just right" can take a little know-how. Sometimes the lipstick smudges, making you look more like Heath Ledger in Batman than Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Whether you're just in the mood to have fun with your look, or you're going to a formal ball, red lips are often the best choice. See Step 1 below for more info on how to rock red lipstick the right way.

Your skin is perfectly accentuated with reds that have a golden undertone and are coral-like. Rather than going super orange, find a red with very subtle pumpkin-y undertones. That will keep your lips looking sophisticated rather than costume-y.

Skin the color of black coffee looks great with a bright red for the same reason that fair skin does: it creates a beautiful contrast. Find a glossy red with blue undertones.