# Makeup Inspired Writing Tools The Lipstick Ballpoint Pen from Fred Flare is Cleverly Deceiving By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipstick-ballpoint-pen References: [fredflare](http://www.fredflare.com/SUMMER-GIFTS/Lipstick-Ballpoint-Pen/) & [fredflare](http://www.fredflare.com/SUMMER-GIFTS) The Lipstick Ballpoint Pen from online retailer Fred Flare can be yours for the low price of $5.00. This cleverly concealed writing tool is made to resemble a [luxurious tube of red lipstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamp-lipstick) but turns out to be a [practical pen accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen). Mastering the art of disguise and deception, this luxe and feminine pen accessory is both chic and compact. The Lipstick Ballpoint Pen from Fred Flare makes for a great addition to one's stylish purse and is perfect for jotting down love notes or the phone numbers of one's crushes. This plastic pen accessory features a [gilded and black tube design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twyst) that houses its ink while its red lip color element acts as the writing tool's cap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disguised Writing Tools:** The trend of creating writing tools that are disguised as everyday objects can disrupt the traditional writing tool market by offering users a stylish and functional alternative. - **Makeup-inspired Accessories:** The trend of creating fashion accessories that are inspired by makeup items can disrupt the fashion industry by offering consumers unique and unpredictable products. - **Compact and Portable Tools:** The trend of creating compact and portable writing tools can disrupt the office supplies industry by offering consumers more mobility and convenience in their daily use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery and Writing Tools:** The stationery and writing tools industry can benefit from this trend by changing its offering to match the needs of modern consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can benefit from incorporating makeup-inspired designs into their products and offer a wider range of inventive and fashionable accessories. - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can benefit from creating more compact and portable tools to address the demands of remote workers and users with an active lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Makeup-Inspired Colorfuldevices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipstick-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Dog Tag-Like Lip Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braye-lipsleek.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [3-in-1 Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-duo-lipstick.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Floating Futuristic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen.md) - [Hybrid Makeup Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigshow-multiuse-eyeshadow-pen.md) - [Romantic Lipstick-Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisou-balm.md)