Red Lips are a Cheery Trend in Hollywood this Season

Several stars may be in the cheery holiday spirit and are letting their lips do the talking. Lucy Liu, Dita Von Teese and Chloë Sevigny have been showing off similarly red-hued lips at recent events.

With these actresses ranging in diversity and style, it proves that red lipstick can be flattering on just about anyone. However, when it comes to ruby lips, it's a good idea to take a bit of extra care in selecting the perfect shade for you.

Beauty insiders reveal that if you have olive or darker skin, a red shade with orange or brown tones will best complement your skin. Girls with lighter skin, try lip color with pink or blue tones.

Too shy for bright red lips? Use a lip brush to apply a thin layer of color- the brush helps you control the amount of color on your lips.

If you'd prefer a more bold, intense look, first dab a bit of powder on your lips - this also helps them hold the color - and apply several layers of lipstick, remembering to blot lips in between each application.