Feeling sexy and soulful?
Do deep browns on eyes.
Having a low-key or playful moment?
Wear nude lip gloss with sparkle and no other makeup.
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Get radiantskinfrom a light dusting of peach or honey-colored blush and just-as-sheer nude gloss.
The result: pretty, polished, perfect.
Define every lash with Benefit They’re Real Mascara’s ultra thin bristles, $22.
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Opt for shadows with copper undertones.
(Too pink and you’ll be in red-eye territory.)
A pinky bronze blush and lipstick help balance intense eyes.
Multifaceted pigments in Tarte SmolderEyes Amazonian Clay Liner in Brown, $25, deliver dark yet vibrant color.
Silk powder in Sensai Lasting Treatment Rouge in Kabasakura, $40, softens lips and keeps color vivid.
Almost-sheer Shiseido Makeup Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Leather BR 306, $26, is daytime-friendly.
“For even more intensity, layer a powder over a cream shadow in a similar shade.”
Leave room for a bit of pale shimmery shadow under the arch to add brightness.
Expertly apply blush with the closely packed synthetic fibers in the Too Faced Retractable Bronze-buki brush, $34.
Trend You’ll Love: Loosely Pulled-Back Hair
Braids work double duty.
Smooth hair with a paddle brush (no bumps!
), then gather it at the nape of your neck and loosely braid.
Soft fabric Sephora Collection Ribbon hair Ties in Natural, $8 for eight, keep hair creaseless.
Spray a volumizer onto damp hair; then use your hands (not a brush) as you blow-dry.
“It gives a more windswept finish,” Gilbert says.
Separate a second section on the other side, spritz, then braid all the pieces together.
Secure twists and braids covertly.
Amino acidrich Aveda Volumizing Tonic, $15, increases body and shine before blow-drying.
Keratin-infused Awapuhi Wild Ginger HydroCream Whip, $21, builds volume and strengthens.
Get beachy texture and smooth ends with Cutler Specialist Molding Putty, $21.
Trend You’ll Love: Jewel-Toned Mani
Metallic nails are everywhere for fall.
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Dabble with metallics.Think of metal-inspired polish like your favorite cocktail ring.
File nails into a short shape (too long looks too ’80s).
Go for more glitter.
Pewter polish can even go to the office.
Keep nails softly squared and skip ornate jewelry.
Every two days, add a clear top coat to increase shine and prevent chips.
Experiment with bold color.There’s no questiona green mani makes a statement.
Transform your past polish with a few drops of silver or pearly white.
Match your polish to your eye makeup.
Blue or green eyes, try emerald; dark eyes, go with jade or teal.
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