Today we’re wearing Estée Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Rich Red. (We probably should have applied it again before taking this photo—but, in our defense, it seems more vibrant in person.)

Of the three reds we tried this week, this one is the one we find the most wearable for every day. Also, it smells so good!

We should also note here that we are applying these lipsticks directly from the tube and are using a clear lip liner to keep the color from bleeding.

Here’s our looks from Day 1 and Day 2:

We’ve been testing red lipsticks left and right this month and we’ve come up with a few favorites that we want to share with you.

First, we must say that it takes a little extra work to wear red lips but it’s totally worth it. We somehow feel a little more clever, a little more sassy, a little more sexy with red lips. (Of course, this is all in our head—but, what the hell, let’s roll with it.)

Here we’re wearing MAC Mattene Lipstick in Classic Dame, a true-ish red that leans to the warm side. MAC describes it as ‘blood red’ but it seems more like ‘tomato’ to us. Either way, this is the red to wear when you want everyone in the room to look your way. And then look again.

We’re adding Classic Dame to our ‘going out’ Makeup Bag as we don’t think The Suits can handle its sizzlin’ hotness.

The Swedish Beauty Network Pret-ty.se sat us down for an up-close and personal interview this week.

Not that you care to know about the time we pulled out our eyelashes with an eyelash curler, or how our husband dreams of being a full-time fly-fisherman—but you might want to know the one beauty item we just can’t seem to get our hands on.

If you have a minute, swing on over to Pret-ty.se and check it out (note: no foreign language skills necessary!).

Special thanks to Linn from Rocketqueen and all the Makeup Bag readers in Sweden: tacka dig mycket!

Last week three of Hollywood’s leading ladies, Kirsten Dunst, Rita Wilson and Kate Hudson, each debuted a short film they created and directed based on true stories written by Glamour readers and sponsored by CLINIQUE.

We’ve just spent the last hour watching and re-watching these short films because THEY’RE THAT GOOD. (Also, every time one of these movies is watched, Glamour will donate $1 to the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.)

Our favorite of the three is Cutlass, directed by Kate Hudson, a short film about parenthood and the priceless gifts one gives to their children. (Starring: Chevy Chase, Dakota Fanning, Virginia Madsen, Kurt Russell, Sarah Roemer, Kristin Stewart)

We almost didn’t get through Welcome, directed by Kirsten Dunst, as we hate being scared (we haven’t watched a scary movie since 7th grade—Poltergeist still haunts us to this day!) but our love for Winona Ryder kept our eyes glued to the screen—with our fingers only slightly covering our eyes. (Starring: John Hawkes, Lexi Jourden, Winona Ryder)

The eerie beginning to The Trap, directed by Rita Wilson, ended with a smile. This charming tale of taking risks is something every girl can relate to. (Starring: Camilla Belle, Greg Butler, Gia Carides, Johanna Day, Ray Porter, Channing Tatum, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Aisha Tyler)

Watch these CLINIQUE sponsored short films here.