Beauty trends come and go, but the new trends for fall aren’t just flavor-of-the-month fodder. From flushed cheeks to ombre reincarnations, traditional beauty is getting a face-lift—no needles required.
[flushed cheeks]
So long, sculpted cheeks: contouring is so 2014. From Michael Kors to Kate Spade, New York Fashion Week runways were chock-full of breathtaking beauties sans cakey contouring. Just a touch of creamy peach and warm rose blushes graced the models’ otherwise minimally made-up faces. All you need is a brush stroke of Make Up For Ever’s HD Blush in Cool Pink to give you flawless, flushed cheeks with minimal application.
Sephora, Chesterfield Mall, $26
’90s Lip Liner
Before you get flashbacks of Pamela Anderson’s frosted lined lips, remember that celebs from Kate Mara to Jennifer Lopez have been shamelessly rocking lined lips for months. Paired with the other ’90s lip trend (berry colors), the new lined lips are not about contrast but about creating depth. Taking a cue from Mara, use Make Up For Ever’s Red Brick lip color and line it with MAC’s Mahogany lip liner to achieve full yet demure dimension.
Liner: MAC Store, St. Louis Galleria, $16.50
Lip color: Sephora, Chesterfield Mall, $20
[babylights]
I can’t even count how many times I’ve seen natural highlights on a child’s hair and found myself green with envy. No longer an unappreciated perk of childhood, babylights, or the natural highlights found in children’s hair, has become the highlight du jour. Similar to highlights, the application process requires less amounts of hair per foil. It’s easy to maintain and works well on all hair colors and textures. The process can be time-consuming, but the results are worth the wait.
Dominic Michael Salon, Clayton, Price upon request
[lazy girl hair]
Sometimes a perfectly coiffed mane isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Take a lesson in perfectly imperfect hairdos from celebreties like Beyoncé and Katy Perry: Bed head is no longer regulated to the confines of your home. A simple high-braided ponytail or ballerina bun with wisps of hair pulled down are all you need to complete the look. Plus, fall can still be hot in St. Louis, and sometimes you’re just too hot to care about your hair!
[mermaid hair]
Who said rainbow hair is just for teens? Blue, pink, purple or green, highlight options are as vast as the rainbow this fall. It doesn’t matter if you’re 25 or 55, women of all ages are rocking this colorful trend. Even good girl Kelly Ripa jumped on the bandwagon, switching between pink and blue locks. A trend that works for all hair colors, remember that whatever hue you choose should complement your complexion. If you’re blonde, veer toward pastel tones. Brunettes, go for bolder, warmer colors to add dimension—but beware of harshness. Plus, You’re never too old to have fun with your hair color!
Kink Salon, Clayton, Price upon request
