How To Win $2K With A Pic Of Your Lips. Yes, Really!

Mondays might be your least favorite day of the week. Tuesdays are a close second. But, we're here to change all that. Starting today, we're launching an Instagram contest with Regency Beauty Institute where one creative and fearless reader will win $2,000 worth of beauty swag. We'll take a minute to let that sink in.

Here's what you need to know: Every Monday, we'll present one of our favorite beauty trends for summer, and then you'll have one week to show us your take on the look. Take a picture of it and tag it with #ShareBeautyContest on Instagram, and you could win the VIP Beauty Treatment — a $1,000 Sephora gift card and a $1,000 treat-yo'self package that includes a beauty makeover, mani/pedi, blowout, facial, and spa treatment. We know you're dying to get started.

For this week's beauty dare, we're taking the popsicle lip for a spin. Click through the tutorial here for more details on how to get editorial assistant Alyssa's two-toned look, or check out the competition on our contest page.

Now, are you ready to go for the $2,000 prize? Pick up your lippies, start painting, and tag it up on IG. Then look forward to another chance to win with our second dare next Monday. See, your week is looking up already.