Nude

Go nude! Not as in nudity (ew. mind in the gutter!). I'm talking about your lips! A pale lip is a new great alternative to the bright ones we have been sporting all summer.

Rules: 

(I know, right! Why can't it just be straight forward? Believe me, I'm saving you from a world of hurt. And beauty blunders.)

Darker skin can go more brown-toned than lighter skin. 

Lighter skin should try colors that have more pink or peach in them  

Avoid gray-based nudes

Avoid chalky colors (ahem, MAC Myth lipstick...)

Make sure your lips are chap-free before doing this trend. We don't want to look like our skin is falling off.

Some favorites:

Lipstick-

MAC Creme de Nude (classic nude)

ELF Natural Nymph (a cheaper version of above)

MAC Hue (pinkier nude)

MAC High Tea (great for darker skin tones)

Gloss-

NARS Turkish Delight (pinkish nude)

MAC C-Thru (JLO's trademark color)

MAC Underage (pinkier)

ELF in Ballet Slippers