Plum to rule lip, nail colours this winter

The trendiest colour of the season, plum, is all set to take over lip and nail colours this winter.
Love your maroon lipstick? Can’t get enough of your nude lip gloss? Then get ready for a lip makeover with the season’s hottest shades in plums and wines.
Every winter, lip colours get richer and deeper and this year too, it is plum in all its light and dark avatars that is on everybody’s must-have list.Experts believe that tones of plum suit most skin tones, which is why it is being called the ‘new red’. Since the look is so wearable, it is fast gaining popularity too, both on the runways and among fashionistas.
As the weather gets colder, colours like brown, grey and black take centre stage and even though many are adding a dash of tangerine hue to their outfits, (which is also sartorially hot this year) the mood is sober and serious, and women dress with the intent to stay warm.
This is therefore the perfect time to work on brighter and deeper lip and nail colours. It is interesting to note that plums come in a gamut of shades, ranging from soft lilac, brilliant burgundy, warm aubergine or winsome wine, so choose a shade that complements your personality.
Wine or plum lip and nail colours are foolproof when it comes to looking good, but makeup artists warn that it is important to keep the tones muted and worked in. Blotting, layering and smudging are the best ways to get the colours right. Purple or wine lips, straight from a tube of lipstick may look too harsh in the bright winter sun. The idea is to try out light and dark tones and see which colour suits your lips and nails the most.
Plum hair lights look good too this season, so if you are looking for more touches of this colour tone, this vibrant shade is the way to go. But beware of going purple all over, as every colour needs to find its perfect balance on your persona.