Exactly What to Wear with Fall's 5 Hottest Lipstick Shades
They say a smile is the best accessory, but we'd like to insist that in fact lipstick is the best accessory. (Who among us, really, hasn't experienced the miracle of feeling like you look a little drab, swiping on a pretty shade, and emerging from the bathroom as a completely new person?)
From diva-licious neon purple to vampy red to neutral rose, this season has a whole new crop of to-die-for hues that are ready to announce to the world that you did not wake up like this (in the best way possible).
Ahead, our beauty team has selected the top five shades for fall, and then we went ahead and put together a perfect outfit for each, so you'll know just what to wear with your new go-to lipstick. Click though and tell us which shade (and which outfit!) you would rock in the comments.
1/6Beauty and fashion, unite!
2/6Who says coral is just for summer? While you may not be able to don your spaghetti straps and short shorts into fall, stay fresh by balancing this bright hue with a neutral palette and fabrics that you can layer. Husk some corn, paint with all the colors of the wind, or just enjoy this fabulous Indian summer we’ve been having—you deserve it!
Clockwise from left: Kendall and Kylie for PacSun olive fedora, $32.95. pacsun.com. Urban Outfitters fringe bucket bag, $150. urbanoutfitters.com. H&M floral dress, $29.95. hm.com. Hollister denim lined jacket, $89.95. hollister.com. Uslu Airlines bright coral red lipstick, $25. joyus.com. Alisa Michelle gold feather necklace, $68. rodales.com. Vince brigham bootie, $450. piperlime.com.
3/6Romance is your middle name, and you know it. And there’s no better way to embrace those butterflies in your stomach than a blush-y rose lip color to distract Mr. or Ms. Perfect from that dazed expression on your face and drool at the corner of your mouth (who me?). Keep it cute with soft and luxurious fabrics and classic accessories that’ll stand the test of time.
Clockwise from left: Marc by Marc Jacobs gold watch, $225. nordstrom.com. Joe Fresh turtleneck, $49. joefresh.com. Pixie Market triangle pearl earrings, $8. pixiemarket.com. Abercrombie & Fitch skater skirt, $30. abercrombie.com. Loeffler Randall fay cutout oords, $350. shopbop.com. Tom Ford lip color in twist of fate, $50. neimanmarcus.com.
4/6Channel your inner Tumblr princess with this neon purple hue. Not for the faint of heart, this in-your-face shade will attract all sorts of attention, so you better look the part. Pair it with graphic ’90s inspired pieces and space-agey accessories to make this futuristic shade pop. The street style photogs will be all over this get-up, trust us.
Clockwise from left: Cheap Monday black chunky bracelet, $19.04. asos.com. Vfiles Sport Plus awake maxi dress, $220. vfiles.com. Topshop quilted hat, $32. us.topshop.com. Lazy Oaf backpack, $104.74. us.asos.com. Cheap Monday white chunky bracelet, $19.04. asos.com. Chromat white cutout sneakers, $228. internationalplayground.com. **Lipstick Queen **silver screen lipstick in stella, $50. lipstickqueen.com.
5/6Drama, drama, drama! A dark red lip adds instant glamour to any outfit. Pay homage to the sultry Hollywood starlets of the ’40s with vintage-inspired pieces like a fur jacket and stand-out earrings. But don’t be afraid to dress it down a bit—the best part about a red lip is that you can get away with looser shapes and casual styles without looking sloppy.
Clockwise from left: Zara faux fur jacket, $129. zara.com. Joe Fresh patchwork boyfriend jeans, $69. joefresh.com. Objects Without Meaning patterned art top, $225. stevenalan.com. Elizabeth Cole yellow earrings, $79.10. shopbop.com. Nars audacious lipstick in charlotte, $32. narscosmetics.com. Botkier leroy satchel, $398. shopbop.com. Topshop silver kitten heels, $75. us.topshop.com.
6/6You may be wearing bright pink, but deep down inside, you are one tough chick that loves to have a good time. If anyone can pull off this ultra-girly hue, it’s you. Keep it spunky with a leather jacket, bodycon dress, and just enough hardware to show you mean business. Meet the new pretty in pink.
Clockwise from left: Zara patent booties, $79.90. zara.com. Fendi silver and turquoise necklace, $340.14. farfetch.com. Topshop printed dress, $58. us.topshop.com. **Schott NYC **white leather jacket, $700. schottnyc.comj. Avant Garde Paris silver ring, $66. shopbop.com. Guerlain kisskiss lipstick in 325 rouge kiss, $37. bloomingdales.com. Pixie Market garden party clutch, $99. pixiemarket.com. Frends headphones, $155. nastygal.com.
