Fall Shades You Can Wear

By InStyle.com
Aug 25, 2010 @ 3:21 pm
Fall Shades You Can Wear
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Green Eye Shadow

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"Notice both Freida Pinto and Demi Moore have these intense, amber-colored eyes," says makeup artist Pati Dubroff, who works with Jessica Biel, Amanda Seyfried and Megan Fox, among others. "There's something about green shadow that makes eyes really golden."

EXPERT TIP "I consider green a neutral eye shadow, but it's important to be very measured when you use it," says Dubroff. Keep the shade below the crease of the lid to avoid looking overdone, and reach for a brown liner for definition. A smudge under the bottom lashline can also have subtle impact.

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Best Bets

Time Inc. Digital Studio; Courtesy of Nue Devitt; Courtesy of Shiseido; Courtesy of MAC
Clockwise from top: Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in Jungle, $33; at sephora.com.

MAC Fabulous Felines Collection Pigment in Antique Green, $19.50; at maccosmetics.com.

Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil in Golden Triangle, $22; at suedevittbeauty.com.

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Berry Lip Stain

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Although it’s a bold shade, berry stain is actually quite versatile, explains Dubroff. “For someone with fair skin, like Alexa Chung, a dab pressed into the lips makes a statement,” she says. “For someone with an olive complexion, like Jessica Alba, a heavier application works.”

EXPERT TIP Tailor your application method to your skintone. Pale complexions look best with a sheer wash of color; darker complexions can handle a thicker, more opaque finish.
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Best Bets

Courtesy of Hourglass; Courtesy of SugarPlum; Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana
From left: Hourglass Femme Rouge Lipstick in Nocturnal, $30; at hourglasscosmetics.com.

Fresh Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15, $22.50; at fresh.com.

DolceampGabbana Classic Cream Lipstick in Amethyst, $30; at saksfifthavenue.com.

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Cool Pink Blush

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"Both Angelina Jolie and Naomi Watts have beautiful cheekbones, so it's nice that they're using this soft shade to let them take precedence," says Dubroff. "They've also kept the color focused on the true apples of the cheeks, which helps the look pop."

EXPERT TIP Be sure the rest of your skin is clear and free of imperfections, which will help the blush stand out. "If you need a little contour, try a swipe of bronzer along your cheekbones," says Dubroff.

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Best Bets

Courtesy of Bobbi Brown; Courtesy of Chanel; Courtesy of DuWop
Clockwise from top: Bobbi Brown Face Highlighter Pen in Rose, $22; at bobbibrowncosmetics.com.

DuWop Keep Blushing in Rose, $22; at duwop.com.

Chanel Limited Edition Powder Blush in Pink Explosion, $42; at chanel.com.
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Persimmon Lips

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"There's been a lot of orange lipstick on the runways and it's not for everyone," says Dubroff. "What's nice about this slightly pinkish hue that Cat Deeley and Krysten Ritter have chosen is that it gives a nod to that trend without going over the edge."

EXPERT TIP Persimmon isn't a bright and it isn't a nude-so pick your shade accordingly. "When you're standing at the makeup counter, look for a hue that's in the middle of the color range. And be sure to try this one on as the natural pigment in your lips will intensify the shade a few notches," she says.

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Best Bets

Courtesy of Lorac; Courtesy of Lipstick Queen; Courtesy of Make Up For Ever
Lorac Breakthrough Performance lipstick SPF 15 in It Girl, $22; at loraccosmetics.com.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Intense #40, $19; at sephora.com.

Lipstick Queen Chinatown Gloss Pencil in Genre, $20; at lipstickqueen.com.

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Heavy Black Eyeliner

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"Ellen Page's liner looks more blended, while Amanda Seyfried's is heavy and layered," says Dubroff. Either way, this look is about giving your eyeliner a sultry, lived-in feel.

EXPERT TIP According to Dubroff, a coating of liner along the inner rim of your bottom lash-also called the waterline-is the quickest way to amp up the drama. "I put it on my clients's waterlines, have them blink, blend the liner and start again," she says. "Building this imperfect, smudgy line is incredibly sexy."
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Best Bets

Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana; Courtesy of Tarina Tarantino; Courtesy of Clarins
DolceampGabbana Crayon Intense Eyeliner in Onyx, $29; at saksfifthavenue.com.

Tarina Tarantino Magic Hour Smudge Pen in Jet, $15; at sephora.com.

Clarins Limited Edition Kohl Eye Pencil in Extreme Black, $23; at clarins.com.

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Mixed Metal Eyes

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"Layered silver, gold and bronze on the eyes is like wearing jewelry on the face," says Dubroff. She also notes that both Diane Kruger and Alexis Bledel kept the rest of their faces neutral-and opted for white dresses-to really work the look.

EXPERT TIP "Too much mascara can interfere with these sweet, sparkly shades," says Dubroff. "I tend to use brown mascara to keep it light."

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Best Bets

Courtesy of Urban Decay; Courtesy of Sephora; Courtesy of Flirt
Clockwise from top: Flirt Rock-n-Rebel Eyeshadow Trio in Silver Rebel, $15.50; at kohls.com.

Urban Decay Naked Palette, $44; at urbandecay.com.

Sephora Colorful Palette in Walking on the Moon, $24; at sephora.com.

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Shiny Red Lipstick

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"Red lipstick is a classic look that never gets old," says Dubroff. "The shine that Ashley Greene and Cameron Diaz have keeps the shade fresh and gives the illusion of plumpness."

EXPERT TIP A full mouth of shiny red lipstick can look a little clownish. Avoid that effect by using a creamy matte formula and dabbing the center of your bottom lip with a clear gloss.

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Best Bets

Courtesy of Lancome; Courtesy of YSL; Courtesy of Sephora
Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick in Stiletto, $18; at sephora.com.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pure Shine No 94-Blood Orange, $30: yslbeautyus.com.

Lancôme’s Color Design Lipcolor in Red Stiletto, $22; at lancome-usa.com.

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Simple Skin

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"The perfect complexions you see on Jessica Biel and Thandie Newton are the product of healthy lifestyles-and amazing genetics," says Dubroff. "Luckily for the rest of us, there are a few great ways of faking it."

EXPERT TIP For many of us, foundation is intimidating-but if applied with a light touch, it's almost impossible to screw up. "Put a few drops on a brush and start at the center of your face, sweeping outwards," says Dubroff. "You're just evening any variances in color, not concealing blemishes." And skip the powder: While it's great for blotting out shine in photographs, it can dull the real-life dewiness of this look.
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Best Bets

Courtesy of Rimmel; Time Inc. Digital Studio; Courtesy of Shiseido

Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25-Hour Foundation in Ivory, $7.48; at ulta.com.

Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Foundation in Vanilla Beige, $50; neimanmarcus.com.

Shiseido Pore Smoothing Corrector, $30; at sephora.com.

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