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7 Hottest Fall Makeup Trends

With this roadmap, there's no need to buy that 10-pound "Vogue" to see the newest fall makeup trends. Here's how to translate your favorite runway looks to real life

by Sharon J. Yi

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Wine-stained lips The minute we saw this trend at the Carolina Herrera show, we were hooked. Not convinced you can pull it off? Everyone can wear this rich color -- no matter her skin pigment -- as long as you choose the right hue, says Ukaeje. It's a great alternative to the red lip, she says, as it's a fresh twist but still bold. To make this look more wearable, makeup artist Edward Cruz recommends avoiding an opaque color. Instead, opt for a more sheer finish for an "effortless look." He recommends MAC Lipstick in Sheer Plum, $15, which is a "winner for anyone looking for a quick burgundy fix."

To make sure you choose the right hue for you:

For very fair or light skin tones: A purple wine hue with pink/red undertones.
For medium skin tones: Any hue, whether warm or cool, will be flattering.
For dark skin tones: A burgundy/plum hue with blue undertones.

Once you've picked your color, here's how to apply it.

Step 1: Prep lips with a balm, then completely blot it out, so that the color doesn't slip.
Step 2: Apply lipstick, then blot on a tissue.
Step 3: Apply a clear gloss to make the color more sheer.

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pretty

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:39AM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:05AM Report as inappropriate

PRETTY

by aishak55 Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 01:58PM Report as inappropriate

I'm going to try the upside down cat's eye. I can' seem to get the up-angled cat's eye without a lot of smudging. Maybe this will be easier.

by kimber314 Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 12:15AM Report as inappropriate

No upside down cat eye for me, even though i must admit it looks artistic.

by nicky22 Monday, November 12, 2012 at 09:41AM Report as inappropriate

No big brows for me!

by robyne00 Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 05:05PM Report as inappropriate

Navy nail polish is one of my fall/winter favorites!

by Chris213 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 06:17PM Report as inappropriate

I have to agree that there are some "interesting" hot trends out there. Come on, as far as trends the fresh look and wine stained lips are always in. As for the others... Would you really do the upside down cat eye? Really.

by paisley1226 Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

I have bold brows! But that picture is just way too dramatic! I guess that's because it's on the runway....

by bestrong13 Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 02:34PM Report as inappropriate

Nice to know what's hot for fall! I'm excited to try the burgundy lip look.

by tallredamanda Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 08:33AM Report as inappropriate