My Three Favorite Fall Makeup Trends

I just had to take a break from the body shape series and write this post.  It was calling to me.  "Caroline.... Caroline.... tell the world.... post... post it......"

I'm absolutely head-over-heels for fall's clothing trends, but I'm even more in love with the makeup!  I'll give you the run-down on my three favorite trends that are what's hot right now.

• Bold, Berry Lips.



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• Exfoliate your lips using a scrub or your toothbrush, and apply some concealer.  The concealer will give you a blank, smooth canvas on which to apply your color, and it also acts as a primer.  Line your lips with a nude or berry pencil, to prevent bleeding, and then put on your berry lipstick or lipstain.  Always pair this lip with a neutral, warm-toned eyeshadow like brown or gold.

• Metallic Eyeshadow

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• Prime your eyes and apply your favorite shimmery eyeshadow.  Either go for silvers and blacks, or browns and golds.  Matte is out for this season, and the dewy, glittered look is all in.  Focus the darker color on the outer part of your lid, and the lightest color on the inner corner and out towards the center.  This look is fun because it can be natural and light, like Drew Barrymore and Vanessa Hudgens here, or it can be bold and funky like Amanda Seyfried at the top.

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• Doll Lashes

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• This trend is also known as "spider lashes," but I think that confuses people.  I've seen people take this trend the wrong way, and when they do, they generally clump their eyelashes on purpose.  In actuality, you want to be very careful with your mascara wand and gently separate all of your individual lashes, especially on the bottom.  But once you've done that, let your mascara dry and do another coat or two after that so you get the full, wide-eyed effect.  I definitely had some trepidation with this trend, but once I tried it, I loved it and have been doing it every day since.

 And that's all for now, folks!  I hope you enjoyed it.  Tell me... what are your favorite fall makeup trends, or what makeup have you been doing lately that you love?

-Caroline