Purple lips at Zac Posen SS09
Purple is always a hot colour in the land of fashion and now it seems it is going to be big news in the beauty world, with designers like Zac Posen and Todd Lynn using the colour on their model's faces and celeb fans like Lady GaGa dipping into a bit of lilac lippy.
The colour is great for creating a statement and with many different shades from dark violet to lighter lilac there is a colour for everyone. The style is also fitting with this season's trend for all things colour pop.
Purple is a great colour to wear on your eyes, while we're yet to be convinced on coloured mascara a bit of lilac eyeshadow won't hurt anyone. We love Rimmel's Colour Rush Mono Eyeshadow in Intense. The light, yet intense shade is perfect for opening up arms and a contrast with jet black mascara and eyeliner will create a real sexy look.
If you want to try something a bit more discrete, line above your lower lashes with a purple kohl liner for a subtle yet pretty look.
Finally if you want something really dramatic make like Lady GaGa and give yourself a purple pout. In this instance a light lilac shade won't cut it, you want an in-your-face dark shade of purple. This works particularly well against a tanned or dark complexion. Rimmel's Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in Bordeux is perfect, paler girls go for the Amethyst Shimmer shade.
Keep the rest of your face simple when trying a purple feature to ensure it gets the attention it deserves! And one more word of warning, steer clear of purple blusher - it is not your friend!
FemaleFirst - Jessica Watson