In case you hadn't noticed yet, deep, dark shades have been dominating the fashion world, as well as makeup trends for everyday wear. Black makeup is no longer just for goth fashion, it's for everyone.
You may think that you can't pull off darker looks, but they don't have to be extreme! Blacks and deep shades of reds, browns, and purples can actually serve as a lovely neutral tone.
They key to pulling off this trend is to have the confidence to walk out of your door with dark purple lips! Part of the fun with beauty and fashion is learning how to step out of your comfort zone and strut with your head up high. Another awesome part is that you can adapt current trends to fit in with your own personal style. I always tell my friends that the only thing they need to pull off any look is the desire to rock it!
Even if you're only ready to plunge into deeper shades of nail polish, these tips will help give you the inspiration to try something new! Where's the fun in life if you only stick to your tried and true routines? But, if you're already wearing black lipstick and bold, smokey eyes, these tip will serve you well, too!
1. Are you a pastel lady at heart?
Ease into the deep colors with a rich, wine red. It's still a classic, traditional nail color, but it will be a perfect accent to a brighter wardrobe.
2. Still not so sure?
Darker shades of grey are great for when you're not ready to commit to black yet, or for when you're feeling you want to pastelize your darker color palate.
3. Try an elegant flower design on a black background.
The flowers soften the aesthetic that the black provides. The golden studs are also a nice little addition!
4. You can't go wrong with black and gold.
These geometric patterns in black and gold are great for any occasion. The straight lines add nice structure, and the shades will go with just about anything at all.
5. For those who like the simple things in life...
Take the same geometric idea as above and strip it down! The small, nude triangles against a sleep black is so sophisticated. No one can tell you that this is too extreme!
6. A little bling makes everything better.
Just by adding a few glittery gems to an accent nail, you've already dressed up the dark polish. If you wanted to take it a step further and use gems on every nail, be my guest!
7. Now, for the lipstick!
If you've been using traditional colors like peachy pinks or tame reds, a soft, rich mocha color is a great way to ease into even darker and bolder tones. Here, she's paired the brown with a dramatic eye, but if you're just stepping into the shallow end, you can go with a simple mascara-only look to soften the impact.
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8. This may be my favorite look.
She's used a very dark purple, but paired it with the mascara-only eye mentioned above. They key to pulling off this simple look is making sure you don't skip the foundation to achieve a polished skin tone.
9. This is the 'just dive in' look.
Her almost-black lipstick paired with a deep purple smokey eye adds a lot of dark colors to her face, but it totally works!
10. If you want to tone it back down a bit...
You can use copper tones for your eyes, while keeping the dark lip color. This will make your eyes pop, but in a more subtle way. The way her hair is pulled back in a sleek yet effortless updo tones down the intensity of her makeup as well.
11. You can pull off a classic Hollywood vibe, too.
A deep shade of plumb paired with voluminous curls and minimal eye makeup definitely emanates that old-school film noir feeling.
12. This is how you get the truly trendy look.
Use your new favorite shade of deep purple lipstick and pair it with a neutral smokey eye. Use a brow pencil or powder to fill in a bold brow shape, and pull back your hair into a messy pony or bun. Voilà, you're right on trend!
13. But if you're ready to take the plunge...
A true black lipstick can still be so classy, as long as you keep the rest of your look as neutral and soft as possible. It's all about balance!
14. Even blue can be understated.
She's simply made sure to balance out the dark shade with a nearly naked eye and glowing skin.
15. Now, to round it out with eyes.
Going with a bold, black cat eye is always top-notch, but if you want to make it a little softer, add some gold or neutral shadow to round out the look. The contrast between the sharp line and shadow will work to your advantage.
16. If you prefer to be bold with your eyes over your lips...
Try this all-over black look, with a cat eye as the foundation. Make sure you highlight the inner corner of your eye with a silver color to brighten up your eyes. Adding a faint natural color right underneath your brow bone will also add definition. This look is best paired with a lighter lip… but no one's going to stop you if you want to go dark.
A dark nail color is a great way to get comfortable with the idea of darker colors for your face. These shades serve as bold neutrals… which sounds like an oxymoron, but trust me on this! Give it a try on a girl's night in, and you'll see how badly you'll want to flaunt it to the world!
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