this autumn/spring (depending where in the world you are), dark plummy colors are in. not a lot are fans of this dark trend, on the premise that 'only a few can carry it',
but i say, anyone can wear it, if they knew how to work the colors.
while it's more convenient to "plum up" the lips, it's also worth giving the eyes a slight darkish glare of that purple. especially during daytime.
for it to be "wearable", just think of the moderate late 80's and early 90's look. (none of the extremes)
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for a more intense version, check out my take on mac's cult of cherry tempting quad.
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key items:
stila l/s in natalie
smashbox lipgloss in smashing prep
mac e/s in parfait amour