Ashley Olsen Wears Deep Purple Lipstick at Gala

The Olsen twin, pictured here at a previous event with sun-kissed skin and more natural-looking makeup, arrived at the Gala wearing pale foundation that contrasted against her deep purple lips. This bold look is definitely not for the timid!

If you're feeling bold enough to attempt this trick, begin by dabbing some light face powder onto your lips. This will help the lipstick will stay in place. (When you're using a dark shade like Olsen's, it's crucial to take steps that will help your color last through the night.)

A good lip brush will make it easy to apply the product evenly. Apply the shade, being sure not to stray outside your lip line.

Once you've neatly filled your lips, blot away excess color - this step is important because it will also reduce the chances you'll end up with lipstick on your teeth.

When using a daring color like purple, let your lips do the talking and keep the rest of your makeup looking light.