Beauty Find of the Week: Lipstick Queen's Medieval

Lipstick Queen gets Medieval on your ass…I’m serious! Lipstick Queen’s new formulation is called Medieval a nod to the dark ages when times were a lot more prudish and restrained so even wearing lipstick was taboo. Lipstick Queen's Poppy King thought instead of squeezing lemon juice on your lips (as they did in those times) to actually create a universally flattering 5% pigmented, vitamin E infused “color” that would give you that no lipstick look. The color is as translucent as you can get, and it basically “stains” the lips without the fuss, mess, and dryness of an actual stain. You can order this product online at lipstickqueen.com, and Bay Area beauty maven’s can pick this item up at the Barney’s in San Francisco. It’s also coming soon to Elizabeth Charles, and Herringbone both in SF as well. Which ever way you decide to purchase I would hurry because it just came out and is flying off the shelves!

Q&A: Poppy King of Lipstick Queen

When talking about specialty brands in make up, you have to think of Lipstck Queen a brand that I have talked about in the past. So you know that I almost fainted when not only the creator and founder of Lipstick Queen, but also author of Lessons of a Lipstick Queen; Finding and Developing the Great Idea that can Change your Life took some time out of that busy schedule of hers to shoot the breeze about all things make up. Enjoy………

Bayareastylefilegirl: I'm sure nothing touches your lips other than Lipstick Queen, but what other blushes, mascara, and eye shadow/pencils do you recommend?
Poppy King: I love NARS Orgasm blush (and I also love Lipstick Queen Oxymoron matte gloss for lips and cheeks!) Dior Show Mascara....I don’t really wear eye shadow or pencil because I usually wear red lipstick and I prefer with minimal eye make up.

Bayareastylegilegirl: When you aren't overly busy running your business, what are some of your favorite things to do?
Poppy King: Movies, vintage shopping, knitting, seeing my friends, eating and Bikram Yoga.

Bayareastylefilegirl: What were you doing, prior to the launch of Lipstick Queen?
Poppy King: I was working for Prescriptives cosmetics designing color stories and then I left to write my book Lessons of a Lipstick Queen;Finding and Developing the Great Idea that can Change your Life. It is all about recognizing the ideas you have and how to make them come to fruition.

Bayareastyelfilegirl: If you were not in the beauty industry what would you be doing?
Poppy King: Writing! I love it....and probably being a waitress to support my writing.

Bayareastylegirl: What is your top lesson for aspiring Lipstick Queens?
Poppy King: Well...they are ALL in my book but I would say the overall lesson is that if you prepare and plan well then anything is possible!



P.S. A percentage of the proceeds from the book goes to the K.I.D.S organizations

Beauty Find of the Week: Lipstick Queen

I know some of you beauty mavens have long been dedicated to Lipstick Queen products, while the rest of you are wondering about this hip, chic, indie-vibed beauty house. Lipstick Queen was founded by Poppy King in her Melbourne Australia home in 1992 fueled by an “obsession” for formulations and colors that weren't available from other makeup brands. The cruelty free brand features only lip oriented products which in my opinion makes Lipstick Queen special. There is an array of textures and pigments to choose from. Oxymoron (pictured) is a matte gloss a formulation like I have never seen( you just have to try it)!There is also one of my favorites Saint Lipstick (pictured), a sheer lip color that's not too glossy and it gives you just the right amount of color for day or a really relaxed night, the wine color is similar to Club Monaco's infamous and discontinued Glaze Lipstick. Next up is Sinner Lipstick an opaque matte finished lip color which is perfect for you ladies that like a powerful non glossy lip and should become one of my winter time staples. Last but not least is my favorite Shine a throwback style lipgloss that’s long lasting, extra thick, shimmery, and gives you full on look at my powerful pucker lips. I’m proud to say I’m officially a Lipstick Queen, if you would like to become one you can pick up any of the products mention at Barneys New York ( there is a SF Location) or online at Lipstick Queen.com.



Stay tuned, an interview with the creative genius behind the Lipstick Queen brand Poppy King will be feature in a future post.

photo cred: Lipstick Queen