Lipstick and Audrey Hepburn

Whilst searching for some work related information, I stumbled across the following Audrey Hepburn quote:

“Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if you’re ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up.” – Audrey Hepburn

Ok, so I have a grasshopper mind, leaping from one idea to another in a seemingly random fashion. In my somewhat flimsy defense, I had been seriously distracted by the prospect of a new limited edition lipstick launch from Dr.Hauschka – yet again my grasshopper mind is conjuring up images of happy people hurling lipsticks into the air- I’m very easily amused! I admit, lipsticks have nothing to do with test strategies (note to self  -scan work document later for random references to gloss and colour palettes!) but the quote did seem apt for the ethos of Dr.Hauschka, reinforcing the words of their co-founder Elisabeth Sigmund that “True Beauty comes from within.” This is a sentiment very much echoed within the marketing material for the new launch “Sensual, sassy and seductive – our lips offer an expression of our ‘inner glow’“

Whilst, I’m 100% sure that none of the lovely Dr.Hauschka team would condone the consumption of lipstick, and given the choice between eating or wearing, definitely go for the latter – the new shades look gorgeous (Red Quartz, Beige Opal, Violet Marble, Pink Topaz and Rose Crystal).  However, far better to eat one of the 100% natural formula lipsticks than a product comprised of synthetic, chemical nasties. To quote a recent tweet from Dr.Hauschka’s Education Manager (@Hauschkachick) “There's a reason Vaseline rhymes with gasoline”.  

I love the fact that Dr.Hauschka is a no compromise company. No compromise on style, no compromise on high quality, sustainably produced, biodynamic ingredients.  Such is my confidence in their products that when the advertising states the new hydrating lipsticks will leave “lips sumptuously-soft from morning to night” I believe them.  I can’t wait to try for myself. As for the shade I’m sure Audrey would pick pink.  Ok, so Audrey Hepburn would look stunning wearing a moldy bagel (and I’m pretty sure she does actually wear one in a scene in Breakfast at Tiffany’s) but, nonetheless, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, pick a glorious shade, pucker up and let your inner beauty shine:

“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” – Audrey Hepburn