OK...POUTING?!!! Why oh why has this became a statement of femininity? I mean, apparently the bigger the pout, the more appealing a lady is! Come on...really? So, if diamonds are a girl's best friend, then lipstick must be her soul mate. Even with flawless makeup, most women don't feel complete until their lips are lined, glossed or otherwise coated in color. To get the sexiest pout possible, follow these eight 'simple' steps...

1. Exfoliate. To keep the skin on your lips smooth - we don't want flaky lips do we? YUK!
2. Condition the lips with balm - you have got to keep them soft ladies!
3. Alternate lipsticks from time to time - keep those lips appealing.
4. Treat the first signs of aging - prevent the wrinkles.
5. Use the right liner technique. How to do it correctly: Start with a liner just slightly darker than your lipstick shade and outline the shape you desire (going outside your lip line slightly will make lips look fuller).
6. Protect lips from the sun - burnt lips are just not attractive...plus they are sore!
7. Adopt good habits - ie: don't over lick them!
8. Use the right shade of lipstick - who wants to look like a man in drag???

Are we REALLY going to follow these rules everyday? I have a much better idea! Why not just buy some 'lip plump' from Benefit (to make your lips twice the size) and then slap on some of their lipstick! Ta da - done!

My friend and I couldn't resist trying out a perfect pout...ha ha.

Ok - I'm now going to test you! Who's celebrity pouts are these? (Cover up the answers below - no cheating!)

ANSWERS:
1. Christina 
2. Liv Tyler 
3. Gwen Stefani 
4. Eva Longoria 
5. Dita Von Teese 
6. Cameron Diaz

I think I will just stick to carmex!
LMx