Deep, rich, little bit mysterious and a whole lotta sexy - that seems to be the lipstick memo this year. During New York Fashion Week, I saw a number of designers opting for the dark, enigmatic colors of burgundy, maroon, deep russet and claret for the lips.
Tadashi Shoji sought inspiration from the ladies of Russian nobility wandering in the snow just before the fall of the empire, their lips frozen and bloodshot, but beautiful nonetheless. Vera Wang paid tribute to classic construction and drapery with her clothes and the sophisticated style of modern woman with oxblood red lips for her models. Oscar de la Renta fall 2013 show had Karlie Kloss sporting almost bruised deep deep burgundy lips.
