A collective sigh of relief can be heard across the nation as makeup junkies flip their calendar pages to September and storm into the nearest Sephora. No longer do you need to go out donning only lip balm during the summer months, adhering to the advice of June magazine issues preaching an “Au Naturale” look but crying every time you pass the colorful lipstick display at the MAC counter. As the leaves change colors, you too can switch up the colors on your face.
Here are some makeup looks for your favorite fall activities to help you transition from beige to catching that cute boy’s gaze with autumn-inspired colors.
1. Pumpkin Patch
@jadeywadey180
Your eyes and lips can match with the pumpkins without having to be a tacky orange. The extra pop of color in your photos will stand out amongst the million of other girls posing in pumkin patches on your Insta feed.
2. Trip To A Haunted House
@maya_mia_y
Intimidate the ghouls in the neighborhood haunted house that try to sneak up on you around the corners. Dramatic false lashes and two-toned purple and plum eyeshadows will hyptonize anyone within your eyesight into silent awe. The fierce eyes are festive enough for the Halloween season, but the nude lips prevent people from mistaking your look as a tribute to clowns for the spooky holiday.
3. Apple Picking
@lihntran70
Spending a couple of hours rummaging in dozens of trees calls for a look that is just as earthy as the activity itself. Opt for a simple beige color on your eyelids with a matte brown in the creases, and double up on the mascara swipes. The star of this makeup look will be your coral pink lips, just pigmented enough to match the flush of your cheeks after scouring apples from the land.
4. Drinking Pumpkin Spice Latte’s With Your Gals
@beautyisboring_
Dab one fun and rich color all over your lids and under the waterlines of your eyes! Don't be afraid to use a color with shimmer. The bold eyes will entrance your friends into listening your rambling stories of every single thing you did that week. Pair the look with washed out nude lips to leave all attention on your eyes.
5. Thanksgiving Dinner
@najla_makeupartist
How do you showcase your makeup prowess on Thanksgiving night without looking too gaudy in front of relatives? Go for an elegant look. The precise swoop of a liquid eyeliner line coupled with matte eyelids and lips emanates class. Top off the look with contoured cheeks and highlighted cheekbones for a polished look.