I would like to use this photo of Kirsten Dunst to debunk the common advice that ladies with thin lips should avoid red lipstick, and bright, saturated lipsticks in general, in favor of more natural tones and more sheer finishes. Do you agree that she looks great (or do you think that old rule does hold true)?

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At THR's Women in Entertainment breakfast yesterday, Kirsten wore this popping red lipstick--even though her lips would clearly be considered on the thinner side (they're really similar to my own actually). And I think the shade looks fun and fabulous on her. The reason it's working? The amount of shine. Shiny lipsticks reflect light, which makes lips look fuller, in the same way that strategically placed shimmery eyeshadow makes the eyes look larger. If she'd gone for a matte red lip, it probably would not have worked so well.

What do you think about Kirsten Dunst's red lips here? Did she pull them off? Do you thinner-lipped readers wear bright lipsticks like this or do you think they don't flatter you?

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