Fall 2010 Beauty Trends

Every season unveils new trends that product junkies like myself are eager to try and to write about. The 2010 summer season was all about the sunless tan, dewy skin, light pink nails, and coral lips. We rocked the ballerina buns in our hair with thick headbands and bobby pins. While all of these beauty trends had their moments or glory, I’m excited to say that summer’s oddest color fad is still in style this fall! You guessed it – grey! It was a little weird for summer, but it’s totally appropriate for fall! This means putty colored polish is still popular this season and even grey makeup. Also, expect to see a lot of grey clothing with eye catching colored accents. (But I’m not a fashion blogger, so I won’t talk about that).

But with the changing of the leaves and the start of the rainy season, we’re also welcoming some new beauty trends that weren’t around for the summer. Say hello and give a big welcome to:

1. Nude lips/ natural makeup – Every season it seems that someone says the “natural look” is in. I always have a “duh” moment when I hear this. Who would argue against looking natural? This season beauty experts are suggesting tinted moisturizer, light blush, a few brushes of mascara, and nude lipgloss to create the perfect “natural look.”

2. Long side braid – This look is easiest to pull off if you have long hair (which I don’t). But then again, there’s always hair extensions you can braid into your hair. I love the long side braid because a versatile style that can be worn messy or clean. Here’s a video tutorial on how to do an Alexander Wang inspired side braid.

3. Winged eyeliner – The look is dramatic, but it can still be worn during the day. I know you don’t usually pair dramatic eyes with red lipstick, but winged eyeliner is a look I make an exception for because the two look so glamorous together. Here’s a video on how to do winged eyeliner.

4. Dark sparkly nail polish – This look is a little gothic and a little childish at the same time, but I love the combo! Fall fashion this year is all about matte colors with loud accessories to brighten up the look. Think of your nails as a major accessory and let them sparkle!

5. Red lips – Contrary to my earlier statement about nude lips being the new thing, red lips it appears are here to stay. Check out my tips for How to Wear Red Lipstick.

6. Bold eyebrows – No more overplucked eyebrows! Bold brows draw attention to your beautiful eyes. Allow your eyebrows to be thick and natural-looking (but keep ‘em cleaned up). You can even use a pencil to color in your brows to make them a little darker.

7. Purple – Purple makeup is going to be big this season. It looks best on brown-eyed girls but really anyone can pull it off.

8. Crazy eyeshadow in cool colors – Blue, brown and gunmetal all around the eye. This look works great for the runway, but you might want to tone it down a bit for real life so you don’t look like you’ve been punched in the face. Either way, give your smoky eye a makeover by adding some jewel tones and other bold colors.

9. Casual waves – I think the beauty industry is finally willing to give our hair a much needed break from flat ironing and curling. Most can achieve casual, beach-y waves without harmful hot products. Instead, smooth some anti-frizz cream into your hair when it’s wet and sleep on it. Then in the morning, you can fix kinks with hot tools if you want.