Lipstick Trends 2008 - Red

Bright red lipstick trend

What: Bold, bright red lipstick channeling the seductive 1940s screen goddess, a la this year's Art Deco trend. Shades range from tangerine hues through to deeper reds, with fire-engine red still a favorite.

Seen on: the runways of DSquared2, Whyred, Zac Posen, Baby Phat.

How to wear it: with sleek, glamorous hair and a lick of black eyeliner.



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Lips Trends 2008 - Dark

Dark lipstick trend

What: Daring, bold lips in shades dark colors, from burgundy shades through to blues and blacks.

Seen on: Rodarte, Baby Phat, Derek Lam, DSquared2, Yves Saint Laurent.

How to wear it: With plenty of attitude. Not everyone can pull this off, particularly in it's more out-there forms (a la YSL's Gothic blacks). Deep burgundy can be bold elegance at night, while unconventional dark colors can add rock star attitude to an otherwise demure ensemble.




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Lips Trends 2008 - Berry

Berry-stained lips

What: Stained lips in berry colours of deep reds, blueberry and burgundy.
Seen on: The runways of Carolina Herrera, Peter Som, Donna Karan and Erin Fetherston, to name a few.
How to wear it: The only real necessity to this look is minimal makeup - it works best with a fresh face and child-like eyes, like a girl who's just tucked into a bowl of freshly picked berries. To add to the look, try a touch of white eyeliner to open up the eyes, and a dusting of pink or peachy blush.




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Lips Trends 2008 - Pale

Nude and pale pink lips trend

What: Neutral color, nudes and pale pinks on the lips.

Seen on: On the runways of Oscar del la Renta, Anna Suit, Versace, Fendi and many more.

How to wear it: As with the runway looks, nude lips can complement the all-over fresh-faced natural look or sex-kitten smoky eyes.




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Mary-Kate Olsen sets on Nude Lips

Nude lipstick it's a major trend, so it's no surprise Mary-Kate has gone for pale-pink lips with a touch of bronze eyeshadow.





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Lips Trends 2008 - Pink

Bold pink lips

What: Though pink lips on the 2008 runways were mostly quite subtle, bolder pinks will definitely have their impact on makeup trends over the next few seasons.

Seen on: On the runways of Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Roberto Cavalli, Rodarte, Stella McCartney, Thakoon and Valentino.

How to wear it: Like any look where the lips are the focus, it's best to keep the rest of the face subtle; a touch of colored eyeshadow, or some black eyeliner.



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Rihanna loves her bright pink lipstick

It's not exactly what 2008's underwear as outerwear trend is all about, but Rihanna's H&M polka-dot bustier is certainly a match for her bold and slightly flamboyant personal style.

What is on trend, is Rihanna's bright pink lips. A makeup trend we're seeing more of, bright pink may not be for everyone but it does have a strong impact against Rihanna's darker skin tones.

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