How to Create a Vamp Lip

Glossy lips and eyes inspired by the silent screen stars of the Roaring Twenties.

THE ARTIST: Rachel Goodwin | @rachel_goodwin

THE INSPIRATION: Silent screen star and original vamp Theda Bara.

WHERE TO WEAR: A Carine Roitfeld holiday party; a film premiere at L.A.’s gothic Theater at Ace Hotel.

MEET THE FACE: Amber Valletta | Model | Actress | @ambervalletta

BY RACHEL GOODWIN

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SKIN PREP
Hydrate skin with a regimen of two lightweight moisturizers for a non-greasy, glowing complexion. Chanel’s newest contains only ten ingredients, making it ideal for those with sensitive skin. Follow with Hydra Beauty Micro Serum dabbed on the undereye region.

CHANEL LA SOLUTION 10 DE CHANEL
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BLANK CANVAS
I love this foundation for its ability to provide buildable coverage. Transfer a small amount of the creamy formulation to the back of your hand, then dip a Beauty Blender dampened with Chanel’s Hydra Beauty Mist into the foundation and apply to the face with a stippling motion.

KEVYN AUCOIN SENSUAL SKIN ENHANCER
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LIP BASICS
Outline the natural shape of your lips with MAC’s lip pencil—be sure to not overdraw the lips—and fill in the mouth with the pencil.

M·A·C LIP PENCIL VINO
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THE DARK SIDE OF RED
Paint over the liner with a blend of the vampy hues in Serge Lutens’ lip palette. The idea is to achieve a burgundy shade, so blend colors together in the ingenious mixing space until you achieve the tone that best matches your mood.

SERGE LUTENS LÈVRES EN BOITE LIP PALETTE 3 PURPLES
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EASY ON THE EYES
Keep the eye look simple by applying a single shadow—in this instance, Chanel Illusion D’Ombre in Illusoire—all over the eyelid. No need for liner; instead, accentuate the eye with a touch of gloss on the lids.

HOURGLASS Nº 28 LIP TREATMENT OIL
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ANGULAR EFFECT
Sculpt out the cheekbones by blending Chanel’s versatile Bronzing Makeup Base under them, layering in a dab of La Prairie’s Cellular Cream Blush in Plum Glow for a hint of radiance-enhancing color.

CHANEL SOLEIL TAN DE CHANEL BRONZING MAKEUP BASE

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REFINED ARCHES
A monotone eye shadow look that’s devoid of liner can sometimes lack definition, so filling in brows provides structure to the face and allows the eyes to pop.

HOURGLASS ARCH BROW SCULPTING PENCIL WARM BRUNETTE
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THE ULTIMATE VAMP
After talking to nail artist Karen Gutierrez, we decided Amber’s nails had to be painted in Chanel Vamp—it’s a cosmetic wardrobe staple.

CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR 18 VAMP
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Get the tutorial for THE VAMP LIP & more at VIOLETGREY.COM

Photography By NAJ JAMAI
Hair By TEDDY CHARLES
Styled By WILLIAM GRAPER
Edited By CHRISTINA HAN
Makeup By RACHEL GOODWIN
Nails By KAREN GUTIERREZ