With summer just around the corner it is time to brighter up your look, starting with your lips! Wearing a brighter, bold color can be intimidating however we have tips from makeup artist Bobbi Brown and Allure Beauty Editor, Victoria Kirby about pursing defined lips.

Step one is choosing your perfect color, which proves difficult for some people who think you have to base your choice of lip color on your skin tone. However Bobbi Brown corrects this theory by telling us that what is more important to her is the lip tone.

Women with pale lips should choose a coral or cherry red while women with reddish lips should chose a hot pink, orange, or cranberry shade. Those with dark lips should try dark red or a burgundy color so their look does not come off too bold and shocking.

Those who want to opt for a natural look should go for a sheer gloss, however shades that look shocking in bright store lighting look different and more appropriate when worn at night.

When you finally decide on your bright bold lip color, check out the video below that we found on our favorite Youtube channel, Pixiwoo.