A bold lip isn’t “just” a bold lip. It says something, based on the color you choose. But what?

Red

You love classic glamour and don’t like to blend in. If someone calls you sophisticated or tells you you “always look so put-together,” it makes your week. You can pull off leopard print with class, and simple silhouettes are your best friends because they’ll always be in style—just like well-defined red lips.

Coral

You like to stand out as an offbeat babe who’s always ready with a good joke to tell. You love to laugh and put people at ease without even thinking about it. You’re most likely an excellent hostess and event planner. You love to take care of others, and it takes a lot to make you stress out.

Purple

Girl, you like to walk on the wild side and have no fear of having all eyes on you. You’re bold and confident, funny and maybe even a little loud. You’re incredibly loveable when people get to know you, but your style has a bit of an edge. You know what’s new in fashion, makeup, and music before anyone else.

Hot Pink/Fuchsia

You’re a total girly-girl, but you appreciate classic fashion choices just like your friends with the red lipstick do. You’re just more likely to put a delicate, feminine spin on those chic styles with a ruffled cardigan, pastels, or florals. Some of your fashion choices may veer into the bohemian style, as you’re a bit of a free-spirit.

Watermelon

You’re quite a chameleon and you probably have a closet full of eclectic clothing. Your mood and style change from day to day, but you always manage to pull it off somehow. You’d be just as comfortable on the streets of New York as Los Angeles, and everywhere in-between. You’re open-minded, ready for anything, and you’re usually sporting a huge smile.

Another secret: Changing up your lipstick shade can give you a sneak peek into someone else’s life. Want to feel more grown-up and glam for a day or just while playing around at your vanity? Channel those Hollywood starlets (and Gwen Stefani while you’re at it) by carefully lining your lips and filling in with an opaque red lipstick (I recommend using a brush for accuracy). Dying to feel like you can flirt with anyone in the room? Gather your confidence and conjure up that girlish charm with a tube of fuchsia lipstick. Makeup has a way of transforming us into different versions of ourselves—each color can bring the focus to a new facet. Play around and find out what you’re capable of, but always be true to yourself.