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For last night s 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala presented by Gucci, Elle Fanning opted to lean into the brand s darkly romantic sensibilities. This translated to a slicked updo (courtesy of hairstylist Jenda) featuring deep roots and onyx accessories, a flick of black liquid liner, abundant blush, and a sophisticated adaptation of a tried-and-true noir beauty note: wine-colored lips.
Neatly painted aside from a slight diffusion outside of Fanning s lipline, the merlot lipstick (supplied by makeup artist Kate Synnott), exuded moody cool and seasonal sultriness. And while the pout fit perfectly within the narrative of Fanning s Gucci moment, imagining the same lip paired with a roomy sweater and denim conjures a similar vibe—which is likely why wine-stained lips have found recent fans on TikTok, who favor this very literal set of stains. A lip hued in burgundy or merlot provides effortless glamour in a single step, as if the wearer simply dipped a forefinger into a favorite vintage and applied directly. That said, we recommend products for a more reliable interpretation of this fanciful notion.
Here, three more consistent (and long-lasting) means of achieving a wined lip—whether you favor the black cherry of zinfandel or a berried coat of sangria.
