While
this year’s fall collections were totally awe-inspiring and
glam, most runway hair and makeup can be a bit
over-the-top in reality. But buried between the crazy glitter
eye shadow and black(!) lipstick were some really
gorgeous looks that you can actually pull off at home. Here
(
check
out the new RealBeauty.com), experts share their best tips for
pulling off the prettiest, most wearable hair and makeup looks this
season.
Bold
Lips
We don't expect you to embrace the
"Goth-gone-glam" black lipstick that turned heads at the
Rachel Roy show, but here's a beauty dare: Ditch your neutral
lip color for a
rich, dark color like burgundy or deep plum. Not sure where to
start with a statement-making lipstick? Follow Revlon makeup artist
Gucci Westman's lead at Jason Wu and
dab on a deep pink lip stain first, with a layer of creamy
purplish-red lipstick on top.
Bronzer tends to take a backseat to blush when fall rolls around
and this season is no exception. And the
most modern look is cheery, rosy-pink cheeks. Pat McGrath,
global creative design director at Procter & Gamble Beauty and
the makeup artist behind the look at Anna Sui suggests swirling a
rosy cream blush onto the apples of your cheeks and blending
towards the hairline just under your cheekbones.
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Even if the closest you get to an updo is a messy bun, you
can't help but be inspired by all the buns, twists, and
chignons we spotted at Carolina Herrera, Max Azria and Michael
Kors. The best DIY updo trick is to start with hair that hasn't
been freshly shampooed, since texture is key to getting strands to
hold, says Laurent Philippon, the Bumble and Bumble stylist who
created the cool twist and bun combo at Max Azria. Try coating your
fingers with a dab of wax when you pull your hair back for added
"grip."
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A smoky eye look is a timeless night-out option. But get creative;
you
don’t have to stick with the standard matte grays and blacks.
The fresh new way to intensify your eyes is with midnight blue
shadow like the makeup artists used at Badgley Mischka and
Versace.
To
get the look, start with a deep shimmery navy shadow, says Tom
Pecheux the lead makeup artist for M.A.C. Next, use a fluffy brush
with a rounded head to blend a shimmery gold shadow across the lid
and under the eye. Then apply mascara to the top lashes. Pair with
subtle rose cheeks and pale lip gloss.
Fire up those flat irons because after several seasons of beachy,
wavy hair,
the super straight look is making a comeback. Matthew
Williamson and Yigal Azrouel sent models down the runway sporting
90s-inspired blowouts. With all this heat styling, it's
mandatory that you
spritz on a thermal protective spray before you blow-dry and
flat iron, says Paul Hanlon, hairstylist for GHD who created the
look at Matthew Williamson. After you've finished ironing hair
section-by-section, apply shine serum. Then turn your flat iron
sideways and run it down the length of your hair. "This will
give you extra-smooth results," says Hanlon.
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Experimenting with your nail polish color can instantly update your
look, and it's way cheaper than buying a new bag or pair of
shoes. The hottest hues this season: jewel tones (think sapphire
and amethyst), dark raisin, chocolate, and our new favorite: dove
gray. "It's less severe than black but still looks really
chic," says Roxanna Valinoti, Lead Nail Stylist for CND, who
used a range of grays on the runways for Matthew Wiliamson, Yigal
Azrouel, and Malandrino.
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