Pucker Up With These Runway-Inspired Lipstick Looks

Kick off Valentine's Day with day-friendly makeup. Whether you're heading to the office or on a romantic rendezvous, a hint of pink on your lips is all you need to get this day started. For inspiration check out this pale pink pout seen at Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2013 collection. To keep your lips looking pinkishly fresh way after consuming your morning coffee, look for a long lasting color that promises to stay for up to 8 hours. Insider tip: Rather than reapply, keep the color put and your lips lusciously soft with a balm.

Get the look with: Maybelline SuperStay 14HR Lipstick in Eternal Rose $8.99

If pink is your tune but you would rather a more vibrant sound on the big V-Day, then channel Giles' femme fatal with a more electric pink shade. Keep the focus on your lips by only adding a bit of foundation, luminizer and mascara. Mod but with an 80s twist, this electric pink shade stands out in more ways than just one, so prepare to keep everyone on their toes.

Get the look with: Dolce & Gabbana The Lipstick in Cool Classic Pink $32

For an even bigger statement, give your lips, not one, but two Valentine's Day inspired colors to show off. Take inspiration from Holly Fulton where models showed off the beauty of an ombre pout. When picking your combination, make sure to choose contrasting yet complementary shades. Coral-red and fuchsia pink make for a great Valentine's Day pick.

Get the Look with: Dark lipstick — Stila Color Balm in Valentina $22. Light Lipstick — Sephora Color Lip Last in Royal Raspberry $12.

Nothing is sexier than velvet looking lips in a bold color, which is why your Valentine's Day style, calls for nothing less. Seduce your date with bold red lips, as seen at the Barbara Bui runway, that claim both sophistication and sultriness, thanks to a matte finish. To make any lipstick appear matte, dab a bit of foundation on your lips first, then apply a coat of lipstick. Now blot with a tissue. Keep applying lipstick and blotting until you have reached your desire level of matte.

Get the look with: NARS Velvet Matte Lips in Dragon Girl $24.99

If you're planning on making so much more than just a statement on Valentine's Day, then we suggest this gorgeous glossy pout that stole our attention at Issa's Spring 2013 collection. High voltage color in bold shades like fuchsia and violet coupled with a glossy finish is bound to make you and your mouth stand out.

Get the look with: Lancome La Laque Fever in Techno Brick $27