The perm; double denim; 3D nails: all trends that left us with a furrowed brow and muttering “curiouser and curiouser” under our breath. And now we can add another look to the pile (although I have a feeling this won’t reach the same heights of popularity the perm did). Audrey-ites, say hello to grey lipstick. Fashionista’s Cheryl Wischhover attributes this “odd mini-trend” to S&M chick lit 50 Shades of Grey, and/or the impending zombie apocalypse.
Wischhover says, “A few weeks ago, I got Estee Lauder’s fall releases, which included a grey lipstick called ‘Gunmetal.’ Huh. Then last week, MAC announced that it was releasing a ‘Grey Friday’ lipstick and nail polish set, which will be available Black Friday on MAC’s website and at the NYC MAC Times Square location. Another quick search for grey lipstick revealed that Lime Crime, a brand known for off-the-beaten-path colours, re-released its opaque grey lipstick, Chinchilla, ‘by popular demand.’ What’s the deal? While grey lipstick popped up on a runway or two and on the lips of some wacky stars like Ke$ha and Paz de la Huerta, in 2010-2011, it hasn’t gotten much play since then. But it’s having a mini-moment…”
If you’re brave enough to try it, mimic the models below and keep everything else (including your outfit and accessories) to a minimum. Make the lips your statement piece. I have to admit, although I don’t believe I have the face or skin tone to pull this off, I actually really like it. It looks amazing on the models.
But what do you think? Grey lipstick: yes or no?
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I’m relieved this hasn’t taken off. Ugly.
It looks terrible.
Not fond of grey as a colour anyway, so wouldn’t wear grey lipstick.
It’s not for me…looks totally weird!
Not my taste, but I guess some people could pull it off!
Nail polish? Sure. Lipstick? I think I’ll pass. ^_^”
for halloween maybe
Absolutely NOT – the models all look quite ill.
who knows – maybe with right set of clothes and shoes it might look good..(:
ewwww looks too masculine!!
no
Yuk!!!! Looks awful!!!!
lol
No!
no i wouldnt wear it – im sticking to pinK
Only to a Halloween Party!
YES.
I think it suits the darker skin tones more. It would look bad on me 🙁 I love it though.
I don’t think I’d be able to pull it off, looks amazing though!
I don’t see why not – I remember when Orange/Tangerine shades were found shocking yet they were already in popular long term use in countries where Brown skin is natural. The same goes for Purple, dark Brown and Black lipsticks – Purple and Black were seen as goth before they become popular yet they are commonly worn by Black women. Dark Brown was also popular before it was also picked up by White women in Western countries. It just depends on the shade and the skin colour. If MAC do a massive campaign then it’ll reach more people, but it would have to be an international campaign and with other brands promoting it too before it could be seen as a normal colour. Personally I use Grey eyeshadow once in a while, but I don’t think I would use Grey on the eyes and lips, not the same shade anyway, maybe Grey lips and Silver (matter or glittery) on the eyes.
Sorry I should have said… ‘White women in predominantly Caucasion populated countries’ since Australia isn’t ‘Western’, at least not where I’m from anyway.
…and Australia isn’t a country. Ack there go my three comments for today lol, I’m up way too late and it’s showing.
That would be a definate no, for me.
Not unless I’m dressing up as the dead/undead
Only for fancy dress!
no way!!
Certain people could pull it off, not me.
Yuck- no way.
yess, thats sick!
Nope, sorry…. Looks dreadful!
Save it for the runways 🙂 x
agree
No way , just looks weird!
Nope. Looks a bit too sci-fi movie for me.
Haha…bring it back in 30-50 years time.
Haha yes! But for now it looks horrible.