The English-bred beauty mastermind, Pat McGrath, is undoubtedly the foremost makeup artist in fashion. Since the onset of her career in 1990, she has worked with the fashion and entertainment industry’s A-list photographers, publications, designers, film directors, celebrities, and models alike.  

In 2004, she took the Global Creative-Design Director helm for international conglomerate Procter & Gamble, including Cover Girl. When it comes to beauty, there’s no question -- McGrath is the authority.  She doesn’t follow trends -- she creates them.

This spring and summer season, McGrath’s dark sensual black-cherry lip, as seen in the Spring 2012 Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga shows, is an absolute IT look bound to turn heads.   This bold lip instantly evokes a sense of power.  It can be easily recreated by layering ‘Fine Wine’ (Cover Girl Queen Collection) over ‘Euphoria’ (LipPerfection).  For an extra pop-factor, finish the look off with your favorite lip-gloss. 

Photos Courtesy of ELLE.COM