It’s that time again, when you leave the office and swear it’s 11 pm. Your winter clothes are finally out of storage and you feel the need to give your winter beauty look a seasonal revamp.
My favorite way to do this is with a dark lip, and there’s no better time to channel your inner siren through an opulent black cherry, wine or oxblood lip than now. Although intimidating, dark lips can be worn with a muted eye for a more subtle look that’s even appropriate for daytime, or with an equally opulent smokey eye if you’re feeling a little more drama.
These are a few of my favorites, ranging from high-gloss to velvety matte and a range of dark reds to plums.
Lipstick Queen Lip Pencil in Apollo
This rich wine wins in the moisture category. It glides on the lips creamy, and manages to stay locked in place for hours.
MAC Cosmetics in Sin
This is bold black cherry, with blue-red undertones which work on every skin tone. And since it’s MAC’s unparalleled formula, it’s staying in place all night.
Trestique Matte Color Mini Lip Crayon in Belize Bordeaux
This deep berry shade gives a finish that’s slightly more tame, yet still makes a big impact. And the mini crayon fits neatly in your pocket or clutch.
NARS Audacious Lipstick in Liv
As deep purple as it gets, this eggplant shade was made for cold, rainy winter nights. My favorite way to wear this color is with a romantic copper gold smokey eye.
YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in No. 1
An old favorite that never fails, this high-gloss stain formula is buildable and adds another level of drama to an autumn lip.
Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm in Shameless
With lots of blue undertones, this shade is a vivid purple that alone will probably get you that Joan-Smalls-at-the-Met-Gala look, or can be more vamp with a dark lip liner.
Lime Crime Velvetines in Wicked
This brick shade takes classic red up a notch for fall/winter and in Lime Crime’s Velvetine formula, looks and feels super luxurious.
