According to Barose, there are few colors that are completely out of the question. Just steer clear of any hue that's paler than your skin and you're all set. With that in mind, you definitely don't need to be afraid of taking that stunning violet lipstick you've been eyeing out for a spin. Barose-approved picks are Makeup Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in #15 or Tom Ford Lip Color in Violet Fatale. And to keep bright colors from feathering, he recommends lining lips with a clear wax lip pencil -- he says Lancome and Dior both make great ones.

Yeah, yeah, yeah ... you're sick of hearing about how orange is the "It" color of summer. But this hue has moved from a trend to a permanent place in our lipstick rotation. Barose favors Tom Ford Lip Color in Wild Ginger. "It's a rich, deep, orangey red that pops on dark skin," he says.

Dark, sultry, high-fashion -- this pretty much sums up a gothy, vampy lip done right. To pull it off, Barose says it should be "borderline black" with a bit of red. Steer clear of anything that's too matte or glossy (Barose says that glossy or shimmery shades will enlarge the lips). Instead choose a creamy or satin finish.

Feeling extra bold with your lipstick skills? Paint on an on-trend ombre lip. Two color combos Barose recommends: fuchsia with bright red and orange with deep coral.We also love mixing a rich berry with a brighter berry shade, à la Kelly Rowland.