Beauty
Beauty trend: The berry lip
Photography by Vincent Lions Image by: Photography by Vincent Lions
Beauty
Beauty trend: The berry lip
Every fall, there’s a bold lip colour that trumps all others on the runway. This year, it’s berry—and every iteration of it, from dark blackberry to succulent raspberry. Lori Taylor Davis, director of Smashbox Cosmetics Global Pro Lead Artistry, relates the beauty explosion of rich purplish hues to the glam beauty looks of the late 1970s and early ’80s. “On the runway, it was this homage to the glamour girls like Jerry Hall and Bianca Jagger—that Studio 54 look with big hair, a strong lip and an even stronger smoky eye,” says Taylor Davis.
While this glamazon look is at home on the catwalk or at a wild party, Taylor Davis suggests focusing on one feature for the office, such as a matte lip with minimal eyeliner and mascara. Or go one step further and forgo blush, using a micronized highlighter instead to enhance the bruised-berry pout.
“That way, you don’t look too done,” says Taylor Davis. However, if you’re daring, try a creamy berry lipstick with a reflective copper or terra-cotta shade on your eyelids and a generous helping of black or purple eyeliner and mascara. It’s a luxe, dramatic look that’s right on trend.
When making a strong makeup statement, choose your clothes wisely. Taylor Davis suggests going bright with hits of fuchsia, yellow or orange, or paring back and wearing only black, cream or grey. “You either have to go all the way or keep it very neutral,” she says.
Pro tip: To ensure that your painted pout stays put from cocktails to dessert, apply a primer and fill in your entire lip with liner before applying lipstick. Taylor Davis also recommends using a brush to trace the outer edges of your lips with a small amount of concealer. “The concealer acts as a barrier for the lip colour so it doesn’t bleed,” she says.
How to perfect your pout
Step 1: Exfoliate your lips with a sugar scrub, a toothbrush or a wet washcloth.
Step 2: Prepare your pucker with a hydrating lip balm or a conditioner. After a few minutes, blot up excess balm.
Step 3: Trace the outer edges with a lip liner that matches your lipstick or is slightly darker. Make sure to define the cupid’s bow, then fill and blend from the edges to avoid a harsh line.
Step 4: Apply lipstick with a lip brush or directly from the tube, starting at the centre of the bottom lip. Go all the way to the corners of your mouth.
Pair your berry lip with this rockstar ponytail.
While this glamazon look is at home on the catwalk or at a wild party, Taylor Davis suggests focusing on one feature for the office, such as a matte lip with minimal eyeliner and mascara. Or go one step further and forgo blush, using a micronized highlighter instead to enhance the bruised-berry pout.
“That way, you don’t look too done,” says Taylor Davis. However, if you’re daring, try a creamy berry lipstick with a reflective copper or terra-cotta shade on your eyelids and a generous helping of black or purple eyeliner and mascara. It’s a luxe, dramatic look that’s right on trend.
When making a strong makeup statement, choose your clothes wisely. Taylor Davis suggests going bright with hits of fuchsia, yellow or orange, or paring back and wearing only black, cream or grey. “You either have to go all the way or keep it very neutral,” she says.
Pro tip: To ensure that your painted pout stays put from cocktails to dessert, apply a primer and fill in your entire lip with liner before applying lipstick. Taylor Davis also recommends using a brush to trace the outer edges of your lips with a small amount of concealer. “The concealer acts as a barrier for the lip colour so it doesn’t bleed,” she says.
How to perfect your pout
Step 1: Exfoliate your lips with a sugar scrub, a toothbrush or a wet washcloth.
Step 2: Prepare your pucker with a hydrating lip balm or a conditioner. After a few minutes, blot up excess balm.
Step 3: Trace the outer edges with a lip liner that matches your lipstick or is slightly darker. Make sure to define the cupid’s bow, then fill and blend from the edges to avoid a harsh line.
Step 4: Apply lipstick with a lip brush or directly from the tube, starting at the centre of the bottom lip. Go all the way to the corners of your mouth.
Pair your berry lip with this rockstar ponytail.
| This story was originally titled "Very Berry" in the January 2015 issue. Subscribe to Canadian Living today and never miss an issue! |
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