Purple lips may seem a little gothic '80s, but considering Pantone's Color of the Year is radiant orchid, there are all kinds of new, flattering shades on the market that don't make us look like corpses. Think bright hues (much like the flower), rather than dark and vampy.

Where You've Seen It:
Aside from on our girl crush Lupita Nyong'o (seen here at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards), we also spotted various shades of orchid at the Marchesa SS14 Fashion Week show and on Emma Stone, well, everywhere.

How to Wear It:
Zomnir suggests pairing shimmery champagne shades and bronze tones with deep purple lips. "If you opt for a more pastel purple that has less violet in it, keep the rest of your makeup very defined," says Zomnir, to avoid getting washed out. Beauty dare: Try pairing those purple lips with your boldest false lashes.

Products to Try:
Gleam by Melanie Mills Lip Radiance in Uncontrollable
Too Faced Melted Liquefied Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Violet
Covergirl Outlast Lipstain in Saucy Plum

Greys, Black and White: Neutrals can be worn with just about anything (look how gorgeously Nyong'o's purple lips stand out against her black and white dress), but lighter grey shades are particularly flattering with purple according to Tokarz, because they impart a cleaner, softer look.

Blush: Pale pink tones can offer a feminine look for summer or for daytime. Go ahead --try it at the office.

Blues: Whether you choose navy blue or pale blue, you can showcase two completely different looks, says Tokarz. Navy can look sultry with a violet lip and darker eye makeup, whereas the pale blue with soft hair and light eye makeup will look sweet and subtle. Navy is also a softer alternative to black attire, says Reichle. "Navy appears less severe on women of a certain age."