Makeup Minute How To: Wear Black Lipstick
September 29, 2009 by Dina Fierro
Filed under Lips, Our Beauty Tips
Intense lip shades are always in for Fall, but this season, the trend has taken a dramatic turn. Whether you blame it on Twilight or True Blood, gothic-inspired black lips are everywhere!
While the look may seem intimidating at first glance (and second too…let’s be honest), if you choose the right products and apply correctly (that’s always key!), it can be surprisingly wearable.
Unlike some of the opaque black shades that you can find on counter right now, our favorite Lipstick Queen - Poppy King - has made this Goth-inspired trend gorgeous with Black Tie Optional Lipstick ($18) and Shine Gloss ($22).
The sheer black lipstick shade is meant to be worn UNDERNEATH your favorite lip color to deepen the tone and enrich the color – making lips appear sexy instead of gothic. Reds become a black cherry shade while light pinks turn mauve.
The Shine Gloss can we worn on its own to give lips a deepened, smoky look – totally chic with just a touch of vamp.
Shop the collection at Barney’s or online at www.lipstickqueen.com.
What do you think of the black lip trend? Is this a look you plan to try?
