A Slick Of Black Magic

Black lipstick - M.A.C CosmeticsThink you could never pull off the black lipstick look? Think again.

Mac have reinvented the look usually reserved for the gothically inclined and created a new, grown-up hue of black lipstick.

Mac's Mattene Lipstick is a deep, rich, conditioning shade that's gorgeously indulgent and more wearable than you may think.

It's right on-trend with Halloween approaching and the current mania for all things Twilight, True Blood and vampire-related.Rihanna wearing purple lipstick

Think of it as the next logical step on from last year's black nails trend.

Wear these daring lips with a pared-down face for a modern, fresh-faced look - a touch of powder, a sweep of blusher to contour the cheeks and a lick of black mascara.

Watch how the inspiring artists at Mac create this look.

And with Rihanna recently stepping out with dark purple lips (right), we're sure it won't be long before she jumps on the black-lipped bandwagon.

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