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17 Sep 2014
The Transformative Power of Red Lipstick in Film
Sandy (played by Olivia Newton-John) in Grease
Olivia Newton-John looked like the oldest high school student in North America when she stepped up as Sandy, the female lead in this 1978 musical. Her character experiences a transition from the docile goody two shoes into a regulation babe by the end of the movie.
The red lip she wears in her “Bad Sandy” persona is not the boldest red on this list: it’s more of a warm red with plum undertones, something that you can still wear out without snagging too much attention from traditional blue-reds.
Recommended red: L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick in Arabian Night