Deep purples were all over the fall 2010 runways, and there are several ways to wear it ranging from totally tame to a slightly risky. Nail polishes in deep plums are the easiest way to wear this trend, but if you're up for it, wearing a purple lipstick or gloss is trés chic. Personally I'm a huge fan of this look, and I'm all about wearing it at the office or to an evening happy hour. Below check out of list of ways to pull of the perfect purple lip.
1) Make sure to exfoliate your lips. Many companies make exfoliators that you can buy, but I prefer the DIY method using things from around the house. Use an old toothbrush with a little sugar on it to gently exfoliate any dead skin off your lips.
2) Use lip balm (something that's isn't greasy ) to act as a base or a primer for the lips. This way you are sure that the dark lips don't show cracks and creases. Again, you can always buy lip primers, but I prefer to go the cheaper route.
3) Decide which color you are going to use. There are tons of great ones out there such as Chanel's Rouge Noir or MAC's Odyssey. Apply lipstick with a lip brush in order to be precise with your application.
4) Apply a clear gloss to finish the look. Something like NARS lip gloss in Triple X works perfectly.
Annnnd voila! You have a chic dark lip that can go from day to night all winter long.
Great exfoliation tips!
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