T he Bad Gal
Unleash
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A dark lip might feel like an unexpected choice for spring, but designers such as Marchesa and Nicole Miller
showed us a new perspective as their models graced the catwalks with deep plum lips for the Spring 2014 shows.
While the relevance of the purple is obvious, I was most inspired by their choice of the darker shades in a season
where bright orange lips seemed to dominate. Over the last year or so we have seen lipstick get progressively darker,
beginning to resemble a cross between 90’s Goth and the original rebels of the 18th century: the 1920’s flapper
girls. Being bad is the new black, and for those who want to flirt with rebellion, a dark lip is a great way to play, and
carrying it into spring is even more daring.
BEGINNERS
If you are interested in experimenting with this look for the first time, I
suggest a transition period. Start by playing around with darker shades
of red; Guerlain The Lip Liner in Iris Noir #25 makes a
fantastic base. When you are ready to take it a step further,
M.A.C. Burgundy Lip Pencil paired with M.A.C.
Lipstick in Diva is a perfect first step beyond a dark red.
THE BADDEST BABE
Look no further then M.A.C.
as a reliable source for the
outrageous, hard to find color
collections. When you are ready
to go full force, M.A.C lip liner
in Portside offers a creamy, comfortable, and smudge proof formula. Paired
with M.A.C satin lipstick in Media you will find
yourself turning heads in a way usually reserved for
certain bad gal pop princesses. To make the look work
for spring, pair it with nothing more then sun kissed
shimmering skin and a bit of greasy black eyeliner.
FASHIONABLY REBELLIOUS
There are two directions to take your dark lip: either a
burgundy (red/brown) or plum (purple/violet). There are
many options to experiment with in both color
families. Rebel by M.A.C is great for spring because it will
blend down to a bright violet. Bite Beauty is a go-to for
beautiful lip color. They offer a product called Cashmere Lip
Cream in Burgundy, the perfect wine stain to nail the runway
look. Nars also offers an amazing range in their Pure
Matte Lipstick collection. Try Terre De
Feu or Valparaiso for non-drying,
long-lasting lip perfection. For an
affordable but efficient option,
try the beautiful new
Maybelline Espresso
Exposed #955.
Finding the perfect lip
color often requires
layering, and I usually
complete the look by applying a
hint of Maybelline Bean There #380.
The hint of metallic shimmer plumps and
illuminates the lips and gives the color a
unique touch.