Pretty Woman: 5 Must-Have Fall Beauty Trends

With school back in session – or very nearly so – it’s time to admit defeat and transition from those bright, fun summer trends to the dark, subdued fall trends. As the warm weather lingers into September, start the transition from your makeup bag and hang on to those sundresses as long as the temperature allows. 

The Fall 2012 runways outdid themselves with innovative and breathtaking beauty stylings. This season, models were all about a clean face with one accentuated feature for a haunting and striking finish. Try your hand at the same gorgeous looks with these 5 must-have fall beauty trends.

     TREND 1: Bold Red Lips

The London and New York shows favored a bare face with deep red lips that popped against flawless skin. It’s certainly an attention-grabbing look, perhaps not best suited for that 10-person history seminar. Instead, make a statement with this simple trend for more formal occasions.

RUNWAY: Backstage at the Thakoon show. (Style.com)

YOUR WAY: Instead of messy lipstick that can easily smudge, try this combination lip stain and balm in “Sangria.” Applying both with ensure a clean and long-lasting red pout. (Smashbox, $23)

     TREND 2: Brown Eyes

Fresh-faced makeup has been a runway favorite for several seasons now, and made an updated appearance this fall. If you think those bold red lips are too much, you’ll love the dark brown eye trend; it’s the perfect combination of statement eyes and a natural look. Try creating smoky eyes using brown instead of black, for an unique take on the perennial favorite. It’s still sexy, but a bit more subdued. 

RUNWAY: Backstage at the Burberry Prorsum show; the brown smoky eye look is done to perfection. (Style.com)

YOUR WAY: Try this kohl eyeliner in “Black Coffee.” You can smudge it for the smoky look, or keep it clean for a classic take. (Clinique, $15.50)

     TREND 3: Dramatic Eyeliner

If you like big eyes, this alternative eye makeup trend should feed your cravings. Geometric eyeliner was a favorite on the runways; the sleek and classy cat-eye gone wild. Disconnected lines, thick strokes, and bright colors were all rampant. Have some fun yourself creating abstract liner looks. 

RUNWAY: Fashion darling Karlie Kloss shows off her double-lined eyes backstage at Lanvin. (Style.com)

YOUR WAY: This gel applies like liquid with a brush to fulfill all your eyeliner dreams. Try “Black Ink” for the classic look, or go all the way with this adventurous trend by opting for the violet or cobalt. (Bobbi Brown, $22)

     TREND 4: Big Brows

Finally, a beauty trend that requires practically no maintenance! Give your waxing routine a break and let your eyebrows shine in their bold beauty. That’s not to say you should let them go untamed; shapeless uni-brows are never in vogue. But, strong brows are the way to go this fall and winter .

RUNWAY: Chanel pushed the limits of beauty as models like Xiao Wen Ju were styled with wild embellished stone brows. (Style.com)

INSPIRATION: Embellishing your brows might be a bit much, so look to Audrey Hepburn as a muse. She’s a timeless beauty icon, including her full, distinctive brows. (The Glam Guide)

YOUR WAY: To help out your brows,  try this pencil and gel combination. First, you fill in your brows, and then brush on the sheer gel to shape and set them. (Ulta, $7.50)

     TREND 5: Statement Hair Accessories

Hair accessories were all the rage on the spring and fall runways. While there are 7 must-have hair accessories from these shows, jeweled headbands, especially, were a designer favorite. Get the same girly, opulent look yourself. 

RUNWAY: True to form with their embellished brocade theme, Dolce & Gabbana styled their models with extravagant and romantic headbands. (Style.com)

YOUR WAY: Try a slightly more edgy take by combining hair accessories with the must-have animal print trend. This thin, velvet leopard print headband is striking and sweet. (Etsy, $18)

 Featured Image From: Allure

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