Total Beauty: 8 Must-Have Makeup Trends for Fall

the spring runway trends are still fresh in my head at the moment, so it's fitting that i share this fab article from Total Beauty to jog my memory of the trends that are to be embraced now.

fall is, after all, my favorite season!

from rich lip shades to metallic smokey eyes, many of these beauty looks aren't new, but seeing them in current mags, on models, done in fantastically outrageous ways, can be overwhelming.

learn how they can me worn in a real-life-friendly way...

How to Wear Fall's Hottest Makeup Trends Without Looking Ridiculous

See the 8 hottest trends off the runway and learn how to make them wearable for your everyday

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup trends article While avant-garde makeup looks amazing in magazine spreads and on models strutting down the catwalk, the looks can end up looking ridiculous at the office or even when you're headed out for a Saturday night on the town -- until now! Our beauty expert fills us in on how to translate these trends into looks that are wearable. See how-tos

Pantene Stylist Shares Fall's Hottest Hair Color Trend

the fall season has officially started-- although the weather doesn't seem to realize that-- it rained two days last week, then warmed up to literally 100 degrees by the end of it! it's moderate today, but will warm up to 80's temps again this week-- bleh. well, at least have cool evenings to enjoy. hopefully the weather will decide to stay below 80 during the day at some point...ha!

ok, on to serious beauty business-- fall hair color trends!

the color trends we can expect to see this season are, thankfully, conducive to "rehabbing" hair that may have been damaged over the summer-- you've gotta love that!

to make sure you're on trend, and give your natural hair color a chance to shine, stay away from the harsh colors and bright platinum shades that are most damaging to your hair.

"the days of striking, contrasting colors are gone this season," explains celebrity stylist for Pantene, Hallie Bowman (pictured, above). "this fall people will be going back to their roots, or at least making it look that way. we're going to see natural-looking tones to balance the more extreme hair styles that are going to be big, including mixed textures and nods to the 80s shapes."



if you're blonde:

platinum is out and warmer, neutral tones are in. Bowman recommends shades of sable, vanilla or mink. however, if you're not ready to let go of your platinum locks, soften the look by adding some golden highlights.


if you're brunette:

reddish or bluish browns are out and warmer browns are in. shades like deep chocolate and chestnut are going to be all-the-rage; it's all about making your shade believable.


if you're a redhead:

two words-– true red. the key is to ask your stylist to stay away from blue and copper undertones, both of which reflect orange in the sunlight. one way to avoid orange is to add some highlights to cool down the shade.


if you're hair is black:

stay away from blue undertones and go for ebony to keep the shade natural-looking.


to maintain your new, more natural-looking tresses, Bowman recommends using a shampoo and conditioner system that is developed for color treated hair.



"i love the Pantene Expressions collection because it keeps hair color looking fresh, and helps reveal the three facets of hair color: tone, depth and vibrancy," explains Bowman.

with five collections custom designed by shade-- blonde, brunette, red, midnight and highlighting-- each product helps color-treated hair maintain its vibrancy and multi-dimensional shine in between colorings.

Pantene Expressions shampoos and conditioners can be found at national food, drug and mass merchandisers, and online at drugstore.com.

xo

Gossip Girl: let's dish about fall's style trends

fall fashion is so exciting, designers prepare for it six months in advance! we all then become like girl scouts-- always prepared.

of course, i know some of you aren't as over-achieving or prepared for up-coming seasons, so here is a rundown of the basics you should consider before you go shopping for the fall/winter season in the next few weeks...

the signature coat



each of us should not only have a coat for the cooler weather, but it should really say something about who we are. we will be wearing it often after all!



dress yourself in lace



lace made a huge statement on the runways, and it will be something to add to your fall collection for a bit of texture and sexiness.



the skirt: mini, lean or full



every woman should have a skirt style that flatters and makes her feel fabulous! these styles are the best at showing off what you want to show off the most: legs, curves or waist.



floral prints, brights, and metallic



don't put those florals away just yet! this fall they are just as hot as in the spring. brights are just as fabulous (think rich berries, bright yellows, and bold greens and purples), and believe it or not, those shiny fabrics you reserve for night should be put on first thing in the morning (of course, if you are a bit weary of this trend, think of wearing a metallic bag or accessories).

comfy sweaters



cozy sweaters can still be chic! look for chunky fabrics, sleek knits and keep them a little oversized.


and of course, don't forget pants



for fall, there isn't one pant style that is standing out. isn't that fabulous! no matter your preference, skinny wide or the refined bell bottom, you know you'll look amazing and be right on trend.



so many other trends will be prevalent this fall, but these are some of the most basic and easy to adapt to. remember that fashion is fun and should make you feel your best. pick and choose what you will add or omit, and always be true to who you are!

xo
images: flikr.com, net-a-porter.com

Fall Trend: Skirts

fall is coming all! can you believe the year is almost 3/4 over? to be honest, i couldn't be happier, although where i live, fall weather doesn't actually consistently happen until the end of october. seriously.

no worries, dresses and skirts work for all times of the year! and this fall there are two types of skirts that you'll want to pay attention to: the pencil skirt and the full skirt.

pretty classic pieces right? yes. and that is fabulous because that means we'll have no buyers remorse when we invest a few (or so) more this season.

check out Hillary and Katherine from Who what Wear Daily as they give some inspiration on how to wear them this coming season.






i'm inspired already! happy shopping!

xo