15 Pics From #NationalLipstickDay That Prove Black Women Can Rock Any Lip Color

July 29 was #NationalLipstickDay and women all over the country celebrated their love of lipstick. But the celebration had special resonance with black women, who are often told that certain shades are off-limits to us because of our dark skin. Well, the devil is a lie and these 15 photos prove that black women can rock ANY shade.

https://twitter.com/Cajun_peach/status/626536386590474240

How did I miss one of the most important days of the year? 😩 #NationalLipstickDay pic.twitter.com/2LlpOS7Jo1

— PRINCE$$👑 (@playhousebarb) July 30, 2015

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personally, I like subtle nudes best #NationalLipstickDay pic.twitter.com/LUBk7T2SKR

— it's handled (@Lex_topia) July 30, 2015

. @kidnoble #NationalLipstickDay Round 2 lol pic.twitter.com/AhpJXXw6Rr

— orithyia blue. (@javeauriel) July 30, 2015

https://twitter.com/thesoulasylum/status/626557435231215616

Lips on fleek, even on the beach! Happy #NationalLipstickDay. 💋 #LOVEISON pic.twitter.com/vMre8yFqpn

— MelissaChanel (@MelissaChanel2) July 29, 2015

https://twitter.com/fatalitiess/status/626540899074506753

Our own editor Rinny got in on the fun. Hey girl!

It's late but I'm still participating #NationalLipstickDay pic.twitter.com/WR4NpSHMCF

— post-hipster runoff altbaguette //// 🪩 (@rinnyriot) July 30, 2015

Ladies, did you celebrate #nationallipstickday? What is your favorite lip color?