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2011: Celebs Dazzle in Violet Lip Shades

Pretty purple puckers stole the show in 2011.
Berry Lovely
Tika Sumpter Hair 1
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Bright, rich lip hues were by far the hottest beauty trend of 2011, and one of the most popular shades we saw on our favorite celebs was picture-perfect purple! Whether in a deep berry hue or a vivid violet gloss, this glorious shade stole the show as one of the dazzling lip colors of the year.

From Solange to Tika Sumpter, take a look at our favorite purple puckers of 2011.