Old Hollywood red lips à la Marilyn Monroe never go out of style. And now celebs like Taylor Swift and Rihanna are trading glossy finishes for the modern matte look seen here at Altuzarra. Create the look for yourself by mixing NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils in Dragon Girl and Pop Life. A thicker coat of Dragon Girl will give you a darker red. To lighten things up, add more of Pop Life.

If you find yourself gravitating towards darker lip shades, give the rich wines and burgundies of winter a break and go violet with MAC lipstick in Heroine. The vibrant shade seen here at Nicole Miller is the perfect pick-me-up when going from the office to happy hour with the girls -- no smoky shadows or meticulous cat eyes needed. Plus, the blue undertones make teeth look instantly whiter.

To turn any of your favorite lipstick shades matte, lightly place a sheet of blotting paper -- or even a tissue in a pinch -- over made-up lips, and use a powder brush to generously dust finishing powder over the sheet. Carefully remove, and voila! Your signature lip color made matte.