Beauty Report: Fall 2014 Makeup Trends

Refresh your beauty routine and add a few products into your makeup kit this fall. Like your wardrobe, your makeup look should be seasonal too. There’s no need to make a radical overhaul of your beauty kit, you should keep your standard go-to products in there as a base, but also make room for trends in your makeup dresser.

Fall is always so exciting since it brings with it so much opportunity to experiment with something new and discover a new look that works with your natural beauty and enhances it. Here ‘s a rundown of my favorite beauty trends from the Fall 2014 runway:

Read My Lips

Lip color trends are what I look forward to the most each season. Your lipstick of choice is the easiest and quickest way to update your beauty look and make it more current. Donning seasonal shades and trendy colors drastically improve the overall impact of your makeup look. Moreover, lipstick shades don’t require too much commitment from you and it is so easy and fun to play around with different hues! At Missoni and Nicole Miller, lips reminiscent of summer and were orange-tinged, while Anna Sui and Zac Posen showed a glamorously intense scarlet lip. The reign of the bold and intense colored lip isn’t over yet. However, natural looking puckers are proving to be a worthy contender to this trend. Berry tinged lips at Prada and Carolina Herrera had me reaching for lip tint instead of full on lip color.

Au Naturel

This season, designers have embraced the normcore trend in beauty–the no makeup makeup look. This elusive and hard to achieve look is decidedly dewy with a natural glow. It’s not about mattifying this fall, it’s about showing off the natural beauty of your skin. Go back to basics and just opt for some light cover-up, cause nobody’s perfect after all. Some lip and cheeks stain will give just the right amount of color and finish off this look flawlessly.

Metal Detector

From Rodarte to Altuzarra, it was all about high-octane heavy metal this season. You can go really heavy handed with the glitter and the glam because that is exactly the most coveted and most high fashion beauty look for Fall 2014. If you’re feeling extra risky, you can even match your metallic eyeshadow with some metallic lip color. Forget that dark smoky eye and opt for silver, gold, and bronze on your lids for your next night out.

High Brow

Slow down on those tweezers girl. This season it’s time to let your brows grow out a little bit for the look that is inspired by fashion’s latest it girl, model and girl about town Cara Delevingne. These boyish inspired brows are sure to shoot up your chic factor by a thousand percent instantly. Keep them groomed and shaped with a simple routine of clear mascara or some light brow powder.

Mod Appeal

 

The 60s were a big decade on the runway for Fall 2014. From glitter go-go boots to pop art floral prints, the fashion industry is going mod this time around. Of course, beauty trends and looks are sure to follow the inspiration of the clothing, colors, prints, and fabrics. Twiggy-esque lashes are one of the most copied looks off the runway, not to mention the easiest to pull off and work into your everyday personal style. Open up those peepers with doll-like lashes, and make sure to separate those lashes after multiple coats of mascara.

Walk the Line

 

Go for maximum drama and high watt impact with your eyeliner, and take your cat-eye liner beyond your usual limits. It is exactly this exaggerated line and very editorial liner look that will separate your beauty look, and take you from ordinary to extraordinary. This is also a very wearable and versatile look that you can easily translate from day to night. Try this dramatic cat-eye in a colored line, if you dare.

So which trend will you be taking out for a spin this season? I can’t wait to get creative and play with my makeup kit! Have a great week lovely ladies!

Images from Allure, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle Magazine and The Zoe Report

Latest Trends: Embellishments

Embellishments are an amazing way to glamorize any look and it can instantly increase the stylishness of your daily outfits. A touch of bling, a dash of feathers, and a dose of sparkle is all it takes to take any piece of clothing from blah and boring to chic and fabulous.

Adding these glitzy extras have become such a major trend this season, even though embellishments have long been a staple in fashion designer’s arsenal. The glamour of putting textured accessories, metal studs, floral appliques and dazzling sequins can’t be beat. Just take some inspiration from these street style looks that show you that embellishments aren’t just for black tie or red carpet events, a little extra adornment can go a long way in your wardrobe and can improve your daytime style drastically.

Images from: WhoWhatWear

This season designers take the embellishment trend and lift it to a higher level. Putting that extra panache and giving a fashionable flourish on everything, from T-shirts to fall coats. Take a peek at this roundup of embellished pieces to upgrade your wardrobe’s glam factor.

SWETC Embellished Sweatshirt from Net-a-porter

A dusty pink sweater looks perfectly sweet and ladylike when paired with a pleated full skirt. Top off that look with a pair of sneakers for an on trend sporty meets feminine look.

Alexander McQueen Embellished T-Shirt from MyTheresa

The famous McQueen skull print on this tee will immediately let onlookers know that you take your fashion seriously. With sleek black leather leggings and sky high stilettos, this piece will prove that T-shirts can be sexy.

Burberry Prorsum Embellished Pencil Skirt from MyTheresa

Give your closet a chic element of added texture with this Burberry Prorsum skirt. The taupe and beige combo is elegant, while the trimmings on the skirt put in an edgy feel to the conservative pencil cut silhouette.

DSquared Embellished Jeans from LuisaViaRoma

There’s no reason why your everyday denim can’t get a flashy update. This will certainly brighten up your denim-and-tee daily uniform. Wear with nude heels or plain ballet flats to keep your attire looking sophisticated.

Matthew Williamson Embellished Jacquard Jacket from The Outnet

The intense and vivid chartreuse with chrome metal trim that outlines this Matthew Williamson jacquard jacket playfully picks up the ikat and tribal-inspired print of the jacquard fabric. Heads will turn when you slip on this topper.

Versace Embellished Wool Blend Coat from LuisaViaRoma

Sometimes a little goes a long, long way. Such is the case for this rich emerald green Versace coat with embellished lapel collar tips. The trimmings may be a bit on the subtle side (note the exposed zipper detail on the sleeves), but the effect is all the same–chic and exciting.

Marni Embellished Crepe Dress from The Outnet

The best thing about this Marni Embellished Crepe Dress is that it is a one-piece wonder. The neckline ornamentation eliminates the need for jewelry, this item is definitely a no-brainer outfit choice on date night.

Miu Miu Embellished Crepe Shorts from Net-a-porter

Shorts don’t always have to mean casual and rugged. Embellished shorts with peplum-esque detailing can easily take you to your next formal event or classy dinner party. Just pair with a crepe or silk top, complete with your favorite high heels, and go.

So, any outfit ideas for your next embellished look? I’m excited to style myself with some sparkle and glam!