Lily Aldridge Proves Why Dark Lipstick and Denim Are the Dreamiest Weekday Pairing

Goddess waves and gleaming bronzed makeup may reign supreme on the Victoria’s Secret runways, but when the Angels style themselves, things really start to get interesting. One of our favorites: Lily Aldridge, who has parlayed sheer ɴuᴅᴇs, graphic middle parts, and the occasional crisp cherry lip into something of a minimalist beauty signature.

Spotted at Vogue’s denim party hosted by Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles last night, the model mom took on statement lips with a restrained sophistication that can make the trickiest shade feel surprisingly wearable.

In fact, her neatly painted matte chocolate mouth hardly felt grungy or goth, but rather provided a knockout touch that can take a favorite pair of worn-in jeans from day to night. Paired with a swirl of bronzer and an easy topknot, the look radiated bohemian ease—and promised to take on a whole new level of breezy cool with a steamy, end-of-the-night glow.