The Art of… is a monthly series featuring various people and what inspires their style…
The Lipstick Queen
Name: Poppy King
Age (if you dare)/Astrological Sign: 36/Gemini
Occupation: CEO Lipstick Queen LLC
City of Residence: New York, NY
Website: www.lipstickqueen.com
What’s your favorite color?
Red (and leopard print)
What are your 3 favorite accessories and why?
1. Handbags!!! I adore them because they make me feel like a posh lady
2. Cuffs. I love big chunky cuff vintage cuffs because they are feminine and tough at the same time.
3. My boyfriend. He is a very dapper man and also makes me feel like a posh lady.
What is the one accessory you can’t live without?
Red lipstick…..I consider it the ultimate accessory!
What’s your style inspiration?
Ecclectic glamour. On any given day I have something either vintage or thrift store find on with something designer and something from a chain store. The only consistent element is glamour in a modern but vintage inspired way.
What do you splurge on?
Handbags!!! I have over 150!!! Designer, vintage and thrift store finds.
What is your favorite gift to give?
Small leather goods like clutches or diaries or note books.
What are you currently obsessed with?
Mad Men (the tv show). I am obsessed with the plot and the styling!! Oh and leopard print….always!
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OMG I heart Poppy King!! I love that she loves leopard print and red lips so much. What a glamorous post! I want to read her book too.
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i agree with her. those 3 are definitely my favorite accessories too except that my number 3 is my husband instead of boyfriend. i’m a handbag fanatic and likes to collect at least 1 brand name handbag a year.
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Hello fellow lipstick queens!!!
Thanks for the great comments on Poppy and the brand.
I just wanted to let Kelley know that we DO have gloss!!
Shine Hard Core Gloss is a big pot of shiny gloss &
Big Bang Illusion Gloss is our newest launch!! It is a satin texture that gives the ILLUSION of fuller lips.
Come to the website to learn more!! XX
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