Just because the summer has ended doesn't mean your nails have to take an immediate turn to the darker side. Check out these hot-for-fall nail polishes that you can wear now. Related: How to Pull Off This Season's Best Beauty Trends

Deep Red
This season, classic cherry-red nails are stepping aside to make room for their darker counterparts. Turn to this crimson creme polish on days you want to bring out your inner vixen. (Essie Limited Addiction, $8, essieshop.com) Related: Red-Lip Tips for Every Age



Lots of Glitter
Pop culture is a huge influence on beauty trends, and we like to think that Deborah Lippmann harnessed that affinity in these two hues. Across the Universe (pictured left) pays homage to the 2007 award-nominated movie-musical. The navy polish has flashy blue and green specks, which take on the form of nail art. Lippmann went Gaga over Bad Romance (right), a smoky black hue infused with purple glitter. They go on sheer, so you'll need to layer for maximum color. ($18

By Angelique Serrano, Allure magazine

So summer is sadly coming to an end....chin up-the makeup trends this fall are a happy return to vivid color, gorgeous skin, and just a sprinkle of shimmer. There was really so much good beauty to choose from for the season-check out our backstage coverage of the best fall runways shows here-but these are the looks even jaded beauty editors are jonesing for.

1. Flawless Skin: Sound impossible? It's actually easy with makeup artist Pat McGrath's recipe (check out the results she got at Louis Vuitton and Gucci). Before you even crack open a foundation bottle, exfoliate and moisturize really well. Then warm up the foundation in your hand and rub it over any red splotches and dark spots-including the ones on your neck and chest. Pat matte concealer under the eyes and around the nose (McGrath likes Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage), and paint it onto any dark spots with a pointed brush (McGrath's pick: Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow Brush 16S). Next, go

Leopard print is not just for South Beach retirees and Vegas casinos anymore. The animal print has never been hotter, and it's popping up everywhere this season, from the fall 2010 Moschino runway to Urban Outfitters. Here are five perfect leopard pieces to pick up for fall- just don't wear them all at the same time.


Steve Madden's Caryssa heels in Leopard are more versatile than they look. The shoes can add just the right amount of sexy to an otherwise all-black sheath dress, or even a splash of vintage glamour to your favorite pair of skinny jeans.


Leopard clothing, unlike accessories, can be a bit trickier to pull off and not end up looking like Peggy Bundy. But this AKA New York Cocoon Top makes it simple, with a loose silky fabric and airy dolman sleeves.

Not for the fur faint of heart, this Nine West's Cross Body Fur Flap Bag nails several of the season's best trends: leopard, faux fur, cross-body satchels, and embellishment.


Try leopard in alternate colors like black or

The easiest-and perhaps most affordable-way to change up your appearance this season is with a new hair style, cut, or color. We enlisted celebrity stylist Tracey Cunningham to weigh in on the latest and greatest looks for fall, how to achieve them at home, and which celeb photos you should bring with you to a salon.

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Ombré hair color
Drew Barrymore's multi-toned hair color (at left), as created by Tracy, is the go-to style of the season, and many celebs are going after the same look that gradually fades from darker roots to lighter ends in the same color family. "When I do Drew's hair this warms up her face a little bit without really changing her hair color."

At the salon
"Do not ask somebody to highlight you and stop two inches from the root," says Cunningham. "That's ridiculous and it's a waste of money. Get your hair highlighted to the root. When it's over, have them put a semi-permanent hair color on top, avoiding the hairline."

At home
This is a great fall style, since your

Check out the best of fall's color palettes so that you can organize your makeup bag and rest easy.


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Everyone who knows me knows that I am an extremely organized, detail oriented person, but it's gotten to the point where I am color coordinating my closet (by color, style and season might I add), and well, all of my makeup down to my nail polish collection. Some may say that that qualifies as OCD - I just say I'm neat.

Being this way, I naturally find great pleasure in makeup palettes - the tiny compacts that organize my fall beauty colors all into one slim space. Crazy? Maybe. Convenient? Definitely. If you find that you crave some of this neatness in your life as well, flip through the slide show above to check out my favorite in fall palettes. One small step towards a more organized life...

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Fall doesn't officially start until you have a new pair of boots, in your closet-at least not to us! These cool (and super-affordable!) boots and booties have us totally pumped for the weather change. Check out these swoonworthy styles and pick your favorite!

If you've been following the steps of "10-Minute Style," you've been collecting and categorizing fabulous pieces to match your lifestyle. While suggesting that you use things you already have and offering clues for fall purchases, here are my "10 Fall Clues to Transition the End of Summer Blues":


1. Easy: Start with one easy, fabulous piece from your summer wardrobe: A dress or a skirt, capris or shorts and build a story.

2. Layer: sweaters, blazers or vest to add warmth and texture to your easy summer favorites. Leather, corduroy, cashmere and light wool are great transitional fabrics. Layer sundresses with t-shirts, blouses or lightweight turtlenecks. Caution! Make sure the colors that are layered are not totally summer hues. Keep it fall-like! Mix light and dark textures and tones.

3. Belts: A leather belt can pull a layered look together, especially a belted sweater with summer t-shirt and capris, balanced with a shoe boot. Belts and boots or shoes in the same color will pull

By Meredith Turits, Glamour magazine

Sometimes, there are days where you just don't leave the house. It happens to all of us for any number of reasons-unbearable heat (um, hello summer, we thought you were on your way out?), a crazy storm, waiting for a package in a delivery window that spans a billion hours-anything. Follow these rules to make sure you still feel like your pretty self...