Fall means spiced lattes, cooler nights and the time to change up your beauty routine. With sweaters and scarves comes the season to don your favorite charcoal eyeliner, berry lips and plum eye shadows. From romantic goth to glitter, here are this season’s hottest beauty trends.
back with a bang
The ’90s are everywhere. From Rihanna to Selena Gomez, celebs have been chopping up their front tresses for big, bold statement bangs. Not sure if bangs are right for you? Consult with your hair stylist if you’re thinking about getting them. Do not cut them yourself, no matter how tempting (and cheap) it might be. Your stylist will give you the perfect bang to frame your face (instead of leaving you wanting to cover your face).
berry bold
Think deep berry tones died out the same time as ’90s grunge? Think again. From Zac Posen to Louis Vuitton, dark berry lips were all over the fall runways. Ilia offers a gorgeous berry tone in Heartbeat, a smooth gloss that can be easily layered for a polished-to-pouty look. Made with vitamin E, coconut oil and shea butter, it will keep your lips hydrated and soft for hours.
iliabeauty.com, $24
pretty plum
When Urban Decay announced its newest eyeshadow palette, NAKED Ultimate Basics, I’m not sure what was more exciting: having another amazing palette from this brand or its new plum shade, Lethal, one of the most beautiful eyeshadows I’ve seen in years. Wear sparingly or layer it on for a dramatic look. This brownish, purplish tone is a killer color that lives up to its name.
Ulta in Brentwood, $29
nude nails
It’s not that nude nails are anything new. They’re on trend almost every season, but this fall, nude nails take on a more beige and opaque luster. Think ’70s beige, almost a muted coral. Check out Nailing Hollywood’s Cork shade for a spot-on interpretation of the trend. It works well for almost all skin tones and blends seamlessly into any ensemble.
beauty.com, $9.99
all that glitters
Glitter isn’t just for Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez. Rock a little glitter this fall with a dab of Vaseline and Giorgio Armani’s Eyes to Kill silk eyeshadow. Available in nine color options, this long-wearing and waterproof eyeshadow is all you need, paired with a nude lip and bronzed cheeks for an upgraded take on one of your childhood favorites.
Sephora at Chesterfield Mall, $35