The air is refreshingly crisp and autumn is in full swing. We can’t wait for you to try some of these top fall makeup trends. Deep, dark shades are all the rage for lips, eyes and nails. You will want to make sure and pair them with softer, more natural shades for your face and cheeks. We also recommend playing up just one or the other. Sophisticated, ladylike looks are a must-have this season.

DARK LIPS

Deep plums, berry shades, dark reds and bright reds are all great shades to rock this autumn. If using a lipstick, you’ll want to keep your lips supple by applying a moisturizing lip balm underneath. You should also use a more neutral lip liner to prevent the color from bleeding and to avoid making your darker lips look too harsh.
Keep in mind, if you have thin lips, you should skip this trend and opt for the darker eye and nail looks by pairing them with a more neutral lip. Dark lip shades will make thin lips look even thinner. Warm beige and light caramel shades are always a flattering fall classic.

Our favorite look: Dark berry shades

DARK NAILS

When going dark, remember one thing: keep nails shorter and squared. A clean, shaped look will be the difference between sophisticated and scary. Save long or pointy nails for Halloween weekend.

Our favorite look: Chocolate brown shades

DARK EYES

Think either matte or metallic shades. Save glittery and shimmery shadows for your upcoming winter holiday parties. Plums, darker purples, and other jewel tones are in, as are classic blacks and dark browns. The smoky eye is always great for fall, or a slightly smudgy look will do the trick too.

Our favorite looks: Deep plum shadow in the crease or a deep, chocolate brown smoky eye

FRESH, CREAMY SKIN

Nothing stands out against dark makeup trends more than fresh, gorgeous skin. Warm, natural, creamy skin is an absolute MUST this season. Skip the pink shimmery summer blushes this time around and use warm, creamy/glowy products.

This is an awesome video by Michelle Phan. She has some great ideas in this tutorial, and shows you how to implement techniques that will make your eyes look brighter. (The perfect routine for those days when you want to look like you got eight hours of sleep, but only got three!)

You can try sticking to the colors she used, or you may want to try some variations. Using a shimmery peach pencil instead of white for the waterline or inner rim of your eye as well as for the inner corner of your eye looks great as well!

Have a look:

This summer, you could be doing everything from traveling, relaxing at the beach, flirting at the pool to working out, rock climbing or camping. You’ll want to ditch the heavy makeup and go for something that works for any summer activity. Be out the door in five minutes, tops! After all, even if you’re trying to be everywhere at once, you’ll still want to look amazing along the way.

MAC Hyper Real
Full Coverage Foundation NC 30
NC 35 sheer powder by MAC
MAC Bronzer in Golden
Setting spray by MAC
Blush PRISM oldie but goodie
Silver dusk shimmer

EYES:
MAC stilife paint
on top of the lid Bitter eyeshadow with velvet moss
crease velvet moss and wedge
Top liner MAC boot black liquid eyeliner

LIPS:
Spice liner
C-thru with a touch of fabby under it.

That is it! HAPPY MARCH TO MY BEAUTIES!!!!!!!!!!

- Nicole Palermo

Photo courtesy of Borrowed Blue Photography