Fall 2009 Makeup Trends

October 13th, 2009 by crystal

As we change our wardrobes with the seasons, let’s not forget about our makeup. Fall makeup typically gets darker and pinker as we lose our Summer tans, stash our bronzers for the season and mimic the jewel tones found in our clothing and the leaves on the changing trees. Every season, though, there are a few makeup trends that stand out above the rest. Here are the top makeup trends for Fall 2009 as seen on the runway.
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Pink Cheeks

As I mentioned above, it’s typical for makeup to get pinker during the Fall and Winter. Our faces lighten as we lose our Summer tans and bronzers begin to take on an orange look instead of the sun-kissed appearance they’re intended to portray. This season, pink blushes take on a whole new hue. Bright pink, rosy cheeks mimic a wind-burned look. To attain this look, find a blush that mimics the shade of your cheeks after you’ve exercised.
I recommend: Bobbi Brown’s Pale Pink Blush

Natural Face

Natural looks are always in–this Fall is no exception. The trick is to create a flawless look without the appearance of having any makeup on at all. Unless you are blessed with even-toned, flawless skin, achieving this can be trickier than it sounds. For a step-by-step guide, visit Ssasy Chic’s guide to ‘barely-there’ makeup.

Bold Lips

Very vintage, bold lips in berry tones and true red make your look stand out from the rest. With bold lips, keep the rest of the makeup subdued to avoid looking overly made up. Find a berry tone that takes your natural lip color a shade or two darker. If you dare to try true red lips, visit Ssasy Chic’s guide to wearing red lipstick.

Natural Eyebrows

Natural, full eyebrows are not just an addition to the natural face look. Full, often exaggerated eyebrows were seen with almost every makeup style on the runway. The full and natural brows have replaced the super thin, structured look we are so used to. This doesn’t mean we should put our tweezers away and let our eyebrows grow wild. Creating a mussed, but neat eyebrow still requires taming.
Allowing your eyebrows to resort to their natural shape might be a painful in-between process. Trim and structure around the brows to prevent them from getting too out of hand. Use an eyeshadow the shade of your brows to fill in and exaggerate their fullness.

Metallic Eyes

Metallic eyeshadows are a super fun way to move your look from daytime to nighttime. Choose a metallic eyeshadow in a shade similar to what you wear during the day. Then, before you go out, add the metallic shadow over what you are already wearing. Create a contoured look by brushing into the crease. Or, brush metallic shadow over the whole lid.
Metallic eyeshadows can also be worn during the day if you choose a sheer or neutral colored shadow.
I recommend: Bobbi Brown’s Metallic Cream Shadow and Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow.

80’s Style

With all the 80’s fashion that has taken center stage this season, it makes sense 80’s makeup is trendy as well. To get a very 80’s look, use two bright colors side by side or as your lid and contour color.

Soft, Smoky Eyes

The smoky eye was first popular just in the gray/black variety. Now, smoky eyes in jewel tones, browns and lighter grays have made this style a versatile must-wear for Fall. To learn how to create a soft smoky eye, read Ssasy Chic’s guide to the soft, smoky eye.

Your Thoughts?

Which of these trends will you be wearing this Fall?

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3 Responses

Krissy Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
I’ve always been a fan of a good pink blush. I’m naturally very fair skinned, so it works for me almost all year round.

I do like the look of the jewel-toned smokey eyes though. Perhaps on a night out I might have to give that a try.
Simply Andréa Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Yay for natural eyebrows! I could never pull off the super thin ones.

And I’ve got to try that metallic eye look!
crystal Says:
October 20th, 2009 at 10:51 am

Ladies, I’m telling you–definitely try Bobbi’s metallic eye shadows. They rock! Both the cream and the powder…