Black lips on black folks.

[MissE]

I was thinking about M.A.C.'s Black collection or whatever it's called the other day, and it made me curious. I know black lipstick is just as cliche as velvet or a collection of Anne Rice novels but, have any of you tried black lipstick or gloss before? What are your feelings on it? If you are not a supporter of black lipstick, what do you recommend. I personally like dark burgundys or purples instead of black.

[Contessa LoveCraft]

I wear depending on my outfits and/or mood. You might get a few commints like "are you all right" or "is everything ok". But other than that, depending on the brand, it's alright.

[Ms. Dahl]

Yes, black lipstick is cliche. But, as the Lady of the Manners has said, cliches are apart of life. I enjoy making jokes out of my cliches and embracing them. Ahem, but to the topic at hand, I find that black lipstick can looks good on some and horrid on others. I think you'd have to try it out for yourself and see. A good cheap test run would be to use some black eyeliner on your lips. If you like the look on yourself invest in a nice quality lipstick. I hear Manic Panic has a nice black lipstick.

Personally, I think I look awful with black lipstick on. I tend to stick with shades of deep red and purple. Then again it's been years since I've tried on black lipstick. Maybe I should experiment again. :)

[Ms. Dahl]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwYMqhUD_Ck

I found this good tutorial on putting black lipstick on. The only change I'd make is when putting on lip liner people with full lips should not draw outsides the lines.

[Misha]

I wore black lipstick before but not very often. Sometimes I like it on me, sometimes I don't. It depends on what I am wearing or how my hair looks. I mostly prefer my amethyst lipstick.

[Mlle d. Sade]

I loved my black lipstick- it really freaks people out. I used to mix it with burgundy. Or wear it straight black. I have a picture of young Fulani men participating in a "beauty contest" and that is what made me gather the courage to wear black lipstick. It looks good.

Chocolate- like dark glossy chocolate is a good choice too. To me, it looks wonderful- as most colors do- on darker people.

I have Manic Panic's Raven (and Vamp and a few others) but I would NOT suggest it. It comes off too easily and seems to vanish on my skin sometimes. I would get a halloween cheapie black or create your own shade with lipsticks and black liner pencil.

If your lips are full- like mine- if you wear foundation you can put the foundation over your lips and then apply lipstick over it. Built in illusion of a line plus your lips are already clearly defined.

Black on me is a little overboard because I have such a big mouth. I don't do it often.