Ghoulish and Glam
Fall into nature’s best palette, makeup.
Written by Mi Chuinda Levy, Lifestyle Staff Writer
Photographed by Jessica Tenenbaum, Contributing Photographer
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Fall. Fall who? Glamorous Fall looks on you, that’s who!
Fall is not only a time to try new pumpkin and apple-spiced flavored treats, but it is also a time to experiment with the glorious warm colors the season brings! And what a more perfect way to indulge than to dust off those warm color palettes and luscious matte lippies to create some eye-catching makeup looks.
Orange You Glad It’s Fall:
Quick, go peek outside and what do you see? Hopefully, it is a beautiful sight of trees turning red, orange, yellow and every shade in between. The colors of fall are simply to die for and it would be a crime to not pay tribute to one of the most obvious signs of the season.
Draw inspiration from the leaves fading from reds and oranges to browns and yellows and create an ombre eye look that captures that essence. The more pigmented and colorful, the better! If you are feeling extra bold, add a thick dark wing to the look because it does a great job of pulling everyone’s attention to the star of the show: you (obviously) and your gorgeous eyes. Top the look off with a nice subtle nude lip and you’re all set to conquer the day.
Glittering Little Witch:
Fill in the blank. All that glitters isn’t _ _ _ _. If you said gold, you are correct. All that glitters isn’t gold—sometimes it’s black with extra sparkle. Unleash your inner mystique with a black smokey eye, then take it up a notch by packing your lids with the most dazzling black glitter you can find and popping on your most extra pair of falsies. Nothing can tie this look together like a burnt orange or deep red lipstick! Draw inspiration from some of the best witchy characters like Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty” and Bellatrix Lestrange from “Harry Potter” and let your creativity flow! Most importantly, confidently go for a night out on the town, and leave people wondering “who is that mysterious, glittering little witch?’
BYOW: Bring Your Own Wings:
Who needs a broomstick when you have wings? Put an edgy spin on your looks this fall by leaning into graphic eyeliner and tried-and-true cut creases. You can mix and match color combinations for the cut crease and spooky elements of the graphic wing to make a look perfect for you. From pumpkins to skulls and spiderwebs to bat wings, the ideas are endless. A perfectly lined lip and a clear gloss will do just the trick for this look, as your wings will be the showpiece. Just be sure to create a look soon because in just the blink of an eye, Fall will be over.