Red Lips: The Beginning of the End?

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Kiss your vibrant vermillion and flaming fire engine lips goodbye.

Word on the street is that deep berry, pale pink and blush pouts are replacing the statement scarlet lip as we transition from summer to autumn.

Bad news for diehard red lip devotees; good news for those who prefer lipstick to enhance your overall look, as opposed to having it take centre stage.

GET THE LOOK

WHERE: Marc Jacobs, NYFW

WHAT: Berry lips

TRY: Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquer in Carnelian (R145), or keep it matte with Sin lipstick by MAC (R195).

GET THE LOOK

WHERE: Donna Karan, NYFW

WHAT:  Dusty mauves and pale pink

TRY: L’Oreal Colour Riche Matte lipstick in Erotique (R149) for a pale pink hue. You can also try Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Colour Rush Balm in Give Me A Cuddle (R93).

GET THE LOOK

WHERE: Topshop Unique, LFW

WHAT: Blush stained lips and cheeks reminiscent of the English moore’s

TRY: Almay Smart Shade Butter Kiss in Berry-medium (R110) or Bourjois’ Rouge Edition Velvet Matte Lip Lacquer in Happy Nude Year (R126).

Will you be ditching your statement red lippy this season? What will take its place?

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