Fall makeup

It's totally understandable to get a little lax with your look in the summer. After all, what's the point of hair and makeup like this if you're just sitting around the pool? But come fall, that whole warm-weather excuse goes away and it's time to bring back a bit of the effort, right?

If you're wondering whether your current look is up to snuff for fall, check out this quiz. Answer a few questions and you'll get feedback on your look, plus tips to give it some oomph. Already know that your look could use a jump-start? Then check out these looks below for inspiration (warning: some are not for the faint of heart!).

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You know those people who seamlessly transition from season to season wearing the latest trends and always looking fabulous? Yeeaaaaahhhh, I'm not one of those people. My M.O. is more like this: read a magazine article about "the hottest looks for fall," think "yeah, I could pull that off," buy a ridiculous outfit or new makeup and then have it sit in my room for the next four months while I summon up the courage to try it.

Does that sound more familiar?

Well, whether you're like that first person, me or (likely) somewhere in between, it never hurts to have a little help deciding what trends would look best on you, right? I mean, let's face it, most of what looks good on the runway isn't exactly appropriate for the office happy hour (as these brave women prove).

That's why I'm loving this fall beauty trends quiz. You just answer a couple questions and voila! It reveals what trends are best for your personality and current look. Give it a try, it's kind of eerie how right it is (at least for me) and then share -- what looks will you be trying for fall?

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