Remember back in high school when you went through that Goth phase (right after preppy and before punk)?  No? Well, break out your diary and refresh yourself because black lips are back. Despite being  paraded down Jason Wu, Rodarte and Dennis Basso Spring 2010 runways, black lips in spring seem like a bit of a conundrum.  But a few cosmetic guru’s swear they’re black pout is sophisticated black pout  not rebellious and self-loathing.

Three Customer Color Specialists, who are known for their custom-blending, based their black lip color in the raisin family so it’s able to match your skin tone by looking cool or warm.  For shinier finish, try Noir Lipgloss.  (You can also use this product over any color to add depth to your lips.)  Noir Sheer Lipstick with traces of burgundy and plum-black gives you a sheer, blackberry stain.

If you’re going to try this trend, experts suggest using a brush or a gloss wand for application (to avoid the harsh lined effect).  Use foundation or concealer around the edge of your lip to hold the color in place.