25 Unexpected Shades of Lipstick ...

1. Jawbreaker Inspired

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I'm starting out with some unexpected shades of lipstick that really aren't practical for day to day life – or, rather, the design isn't really practical. But check out the green, the yellow, the violet – would you be willing to try one of those?

2. Pastel Perfection

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There are plenty of pastel shades around these days, but they're still new enough that they're a bit unexpected on the daily. Wouldn't you love to rock a mint, or a creamy light lilac?

3. Ombre Style

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Done subtly, this actually could be a day to day look, and there are even lipsticks to help you do it. For special occasions and fun parties, however, go bold – I love the pink and the galactic black, especially.

4. Silver and Gold

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Girl, your kisses have teeth! But seriously, this is ideal as club or concert makeup.

5. Black and Gold

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This is so chic. The matching manicure is just everything.

6. Gorgeous Gradient

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You can mix and match your own lipstick like this, as long as you use strong pigments. Heck, even your favorite eye shadow would work!

7. Sunset

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This is such a vibrant, pretty look! Even if you couldn't manage the yellow during the day, a mix of pink, coral, and red could easily work.

8. Black Lipstick

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Maybe it's a relic from my goth days, but I still adore black lipstick. It looks gorgeous against so many skin tones, and it's so dramatic!

9. Black Sparkles

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If black is too much for you, think about adding a little sparkle. That's stunning!

10. Red and Black

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A little ombre is the perfect way to wear black as well. This is an ideal look for a night on the town!

11. Space Age

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Metallics are in and silver is in, so why not take it all the way to holographic?

12. Fuchsia

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Fuchsia's actually quite popular, but only among a daring few. I urge you to be bold too!

13. Shades of Orange

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Coral has long been popular, but orange is still a little unexpected – and that's a shame, because it's so fresh and fun.

14. Striped Perfection

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This would take a while, but it looks so neat! Would you have the patience?

15. Galactic Shimmer

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As you can see, I'm really into this mix of colors. It's just so stunning!

16. Bright Red

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This is almost orange red, and that's not a shade that gets a lot of play. In a world of dramatic red lips, wouldn't you love something a little brighter and fresher?

17. Royal Blue

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Bright blue is a hard color to pull off, but it's so pretty! This is a matte shade, and it looks so velvety.

18. Plum Perfection

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Purple is a little more commonplace, but I go crazy for dark shades so I just couldn't resist. This is so rich!

19. Hot Pink

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This is actually a MAC shade where hot pink meets orchid, and I'm just in love.

20. Brit Bold

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I couldn't resist this either. That just looks so fetch!

21. Like Lavender

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This is a little purple, a little blue, and a lot gorgeous. I particularly love it with this model's eyes and smooth skin.

22. Barbie Ombre

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All shades of pink! And this is neat because the shading and blending are horizontal, not vertical.

23. Pink and Gold

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This would take some time and skill as well, but I just love pink with gold. Can you think of any cool variations on the color combination?

24. Rainbow Lipstick

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Rainbows! She's got the right pose, because that lipstick is utterly kissable.

25. Leopard Love

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What do you think? Would you ever?

From greens to yellows to lilacs, there are lots of other newer, unexpected shades. What's your favorite bold lipstick color?