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.