Just like the twice-yearly Paris couture shows promise avant guarde clothing and accessories, they also afford makeup artists and stylists the opportunity to try out their most creative and cutting-edge idea on a world stage. In the end, we all benefit from their inspiration!

Dior is always a brand to watch at couture week for both clothing and beauty, and the brand’s bright shadow and dark lips were certainly a sight to see. The geometric shapes above the eye set off the feminine clothing and gave everything a modern twist.

What can we glean from these looks? First, the dark lipstick trend isn’t going anywhere, so go ahead and find your perfect color now. You’ll definitely need it later. Second, that it’s always ok to play with candy colors – you’ll have to tone it down to an accent color for everyday life, but it’s still worth a shot.

Photo via Style.com.