Beauty Tips

Transition Your Makeup from Summer to Fall Like a Pro

As the sun sets on summer, use these expert tips to gradually tweak your look -- without sacrificing your glow or spending a ton of dough

by Anna Jimenez

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Tip: Transition your nails Summer's nail trends were all about blue (with retro aqua being the favorite), concrete shades (silvery/gray hues), and mauve, says Stapleton. An easy way to shift into fall-toned nails is to go with slightly darker or more metallic version of your summer favorites. "Move into teals that are metallic and go deeper with the concretes -- closer to gray," says Stapleton. Or "take a 180 and get back to basic red," he adds. It's a fall staple that still feels fun, like summer.

Try Milani Nail Lacquer in Bolting Blue, Ms. Milani (chromed grey) or Toe-Mato-Red, $4.49 each.

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Applying bronzer under the cheekbones sounds interesting, (but in a good way)

by nicky22 Friday, October 5, 2012 at 03:36PM Report as inappropriate

Black or brown eyeliner year round. Classic looks never go out of style.

by robyne00 Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11:19AM Report as inappropriate

Definitely agree on toning down on the self-tanner for the fall.

by CeeNee888 Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 03:30PM Report as inappropriate

idk I think this is pretty obvious.

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 01:08AM Report as inappropriate

I had the same problem vvv just refresh the page:P But great tips!

by riley_beach Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 06:06PM Report as inappropriate

Theres something the matter with the site when I wanted to go to the second page it wouldn't let me.

by crazygirl21 Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11:01AM Report as inappropriate

Really good tips. I especially like the nail polish one--you could even just darken your polish by mixing your own in a ManGlaze FrankenJugg--saves a little money, and you get to customize your polish exactly the way you want it!

by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 04:39PM Report as inappropriate

Wow-what a great website! Thanks for rating products .I can't tell you how many times I have bought a"miracle wrinkle cream" or hair repair product just to be disappointed and lighter in the purse!This is a wonderful way to find out what works or doesn't work!Thanks so much :)

by Peggie118 Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 06:02PM Report as inappropriate

I'll have to give this a shot. Good tips.

by mary_larsenn Monday, August 23, 2010 at 02:03PM Report as inappropriate

This is a great article. Summer makeup starts looking drab once the weather starts getting cooler, so there some helpful tips here. Thanks!

by CeeNee Friday, August 20, 2010 at 05:10PM Report as inappropriate