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Home · Makeup

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip

From purple hues to deep reds, stars are serving us mystery and edge with the sexy vampy lip this season.

By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Purple Kisses

Jourdan Dunn attends CFDA and Vogue 2013 Fashion Fund Finalists Celebration at Spring Studios in New York City. In true model form, the bronze beauty stuns in a dark purple lip and long draped polka dot dress. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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02
Belle of the Ball

Kelly Rowland attends the 2013 Winter Ball For Autism the at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City in a deep wine-colored lipstick, smokey eye and an embellished black gown. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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03
Bold in Blue

Holly Robinson Peete attends the 2013 Winter Ball For Autism the at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City wearing a cranberry lip paired with a deep blue gown. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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04
Gatsby Glamour

Vivica Fox attends The Seventeenth Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. Her deep red lip paired with a gold dress and accessories gives us roaring ’20’s glam. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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05
Fashion Forward

Grace Jones attends Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! at Somerset House in London, England donning a dark lip, rosy cheeks and spotted accessories. Fabulous!

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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06
Daring Diva
Beyoncé
Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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07
Chic Contrast

Lupita Nyong’o attends IFP’s 23nd Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City wearing a dark purple lip that contrasts her winter white gown. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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08
Crushed Velvet

Rihanna was spotted wearing a new hair-do as she left her NYC hotel to go clubbing. Her velvet jumpsuit paired with a dark red lip gives us glamour and edge. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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09
Rocker Chic

Selita Ebanks visits 106 & Park at 106 & Park studio in New York City wearing a deep red lip paired with gold accessories and a super cool t-shirt. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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10
White Hot

Nia Long attends The Best Man Holiday screening at Chelsea Bow Tie Cinemas in New York City. Her inky eye liner and dark red lips paired with a fitted white dress is a gorgeous contrast. Love it! 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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11
Fine Wine

Sanaa Lathan attends the premiere of The Best Man Holiday at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. The actress sports a wine-colored lip, and bone straight hair for a sleek look. So pretty! 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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12
Classic Beauty

Viola Davis attends the Premiere of Summit Entertainment’s Ender’s Game at the TCL Chinese in Hollywood, California. The actress gives us a classicly beautiful look with natural face makeup, a dark lip and a color-blocked dress. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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13
Edge & Flow

Estelle attends the 2013 Black Girls Rock Shot Callers Dinner in New York City. Her lengthy lashes, bold lip, flowing locks and leather ensemble make this a winning look. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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14
Pretty in Punk

Keke Palmer is seen backstage prior to Drake’s ‘Would You Like A Tour?’ Concert at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She gives us a bold punk rocker vibe with her pink motorcycle jacket and purple lip. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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15
Sophisticated Fun

Danai Gurira attends Hyundai presents The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead at Pillars 37 in New York City. She sports a metallic eye shadow with dark lips and a turqoise dress for a pulled together yet bold look. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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16
Gorgeous Goth

Zoe Kravitz arrives at the 2013 Whitney Gala and Studio Party at Skylight at Moynihan Station in New York City wearing her hair pulled back with a lace dress and deep red lip. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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17
Fade to Black

Joan Smalls attends the after party for the 2013 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s opening night benefit gala at the Hilton New York in New York City wearing a eye-catching black lip paired with a chic black dress. 

Bold Beauty: The Vampy Lip
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