A Study in Purple

Purple is my second favorite color.  It's rich, it's bold, it says "look at me I'm the shit."  Purple is also one of these shades that can look great on anyone depending on the shade.  So for today's post I have three different purples wore in different styles.  Purple is the color of royalty so always feel like a queen when you wear it.

I'm wearing Sephora Collection Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color in Deep Plum, and yes it wears long.  It's also a really nourishing matte because of the Rose Hip oil they've included in this formula.  I've gone with no lip liner today because it's bright out today and I wanted to maintain that brightness.

Steph (my absolute fave) kicked her purple into high gear with MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2 with MAC lip pencil in Beet.  Using a dark perimeter outside a lighter inside lip creates depth and fullness and makes your lips really pop.

If you enjoy a bright purple with some flash, try what Alex is wearing, COVERGIRL Flipstick in Flashy.

Keiha (my dear heart!) is wearing a deep shade which was great for an evening affair, she has on Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum Fairy, which she pulls off in a purple dress.

Finally, layering isn't just for your clothes.  If you enjoy a multidimensional look to your lips, try layering colors.  Aieshya (here with her mom) has on MAC Rebel mixed with MAC Asian Flower lined with MAC Nightmoth (sensing a theme??).  Nightmoth is a really great liner for purples.  It's a blackened plum which gives your lips definition but also makes it blend in real nicely with purple.  It's excellent for creating an ombre effect.

What are some of your favorite purples?