On Trend: Vampy Lips



From left to right: singer Lana del Rey, actress Camilla Belle, and actress/singer Kate Bosworth

 Dark, vampy lips made a comeback at the recent Met Gala, a surprising move since we're on the verge of summer. Although these  looks weren’t my favorites (Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabbana and Jessica Alba in Michael Kors take the cake in my opinion), I must say I am very intrigued by this look. It’s certainly not for eating and much less for kissing, but it has a tough girl vibe that should absolutely be worn with a good pair of heels. Here are some tips to achieve the look:

Pick your Perfect Shade: Fair skin tones should wear brick red or berry; medium skin tones should go for burgundy or maroon; while darker skin tones can pull off wines and browns. But at the end of the day, wear the shade you like the most. Life's too short to stick to "safe" shades. As long as it doesn't wash you out of course...

Prep: You should always exfoliate your lips before wearing lipstick and even balm (so the moisturizers seep deep into the skin) but you should do so particularly when wearing a bold lip. I mean, you don't want them to look like alligator scales...

Precision, Precision: Darker shades call for absolute precision-- any little imperfection will be noticable. Invest in a lip brush or line your lips slowly using the lipstick bullet directly or lip liner. Fill the color in once  you're done.

Make Corrections: Just like you're supposed to edit your writing, take a concealer brush or sponge and go around the lips with either foundation or concealer. This will correct the slightest imperfections and will prevent the lipstick from bleeding.

KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid): Please, please, please keep the rest of your makeup to a minimum. The sophistication of the dark lip will turn into baudy clown makeup with the inclusion of a dark eye.

So what do you guys think? Is this look a YAY or a NAY? Let me know below!

                                                                  Jennifer