5 Makeup Trends You’ll Want in On: Autumn and Winter Edition

It’s the most glamorous time of year—and the coolest (pun intended). The autumn and winter months are when true fashion seems to flourish.

That’s because there’s no shortage of colors and layers, from heels to boots, dresses to flannel shirts, headbands to big jewelry. After a summer of light clothes and trying to beat the heat, the colder temperatures call for our best stylish foot forward. When you think about it, if any single time of year could be summed up as a fashion frenzy it’d be the months between September and January. And we don’t mind it at all.

But whether the weather calls for the latest fashionable finds or sorting through tried and true pieces in the closet, all styles should be accompanied by head-turning makeup. After all, if we’re going to show off our style then we might as well go all out. And what’s more all out than a face that could kill (or break hearts)?

When it comes to makeup, even the most natural look can stop someone in their tracks. So you don’t have to be a Sephora or Mac regular to maximize your appearance. All you need is a few tips. So, we’ve rounded up the 5 makeup trends you’ll want in on this autumn and winter season, for all levels and styles of makeup wearers.

DIY lash extensions

Talk about a makeup trend that looks as natural as it gets—lashes extensions! It might seem daunting at first to go with DIY lash extensions, rather than getting them professionally done at a salon, but if you’re familiar with the process this is a perfectly suitable route to go. That’s because DIY lash extensions are less expensive than a salon, especially over time as you get them redone and kept up. And you can do them in your own time, from your home. As you look into this affordable and eye-popping makeup trend, look up tutorials on how to properly apply your DIY lash extensions. Being well-informed about the process will help you to avoid any errors in the application, which will guard you against potential infection and irritation. Also, the same way you’d do your due diligence with salon-applied lash extensions, as you shop for DIY lash extensions look up to ensure the seller is certified and thoroughly read through the reviews. Once you choose a brand that works for you it may quickly become the new beauty trend that you stick with, all year long.

Bold colored lipstick

This autumn and winter season, go boldly where you haven’t gone before: apply some real color to your lips. The best part about lipstick is that it comes in nearly every shade and color palette. So, this season you should go with a matted look that comes off as anything but shy—whether it be bold pinks and reds or devilishly dark with browns and blacks. If you have thinner lips and want to give your bold look a plumper appearance, try using a lipliner that is just a shade or two darker and outside just outside of your natural lip line. Then, fill in the rest with your preferred color. And don’t be nervous about the lipstick coming off. There are plenty of options out there that are long-lasting and smudge-free. So you can eat, drink, and kiss as much as you want without your bold look turning into someone else’s bold look.

Grunge is back

Remember the days when all-black, gothic, grunge was the look in all of the hallways? Sure, you might’ve whispered by the lockers with your friends that the look was too much (if you weren’t the one wearing it) but secretly we all wanted to pull it off. Well, good news—grunge is back, and it’s broken free of the classroom. Grab some dark eye shadow and dark liquid liner to give your eyes a look that will kill. From here, you have two options—go bold with your lipstick or have your eyes do all of the talking and keep your lipstick to a neutral tone. No matter which way you go, the 90s are back and grunge is your go-to makeup trend of the season.

Metallics

This one in particular is fun to play around with—metallics. The look once only thought of as a club style, is sweeping eyelids and even cheekbones for a bold, breathless, and glamorous appearance in everyday life. Apply your metallic makeup trend to brunch, dinner, art galleries, or just hanging out in the park—you can customize it by color. But no matter where or when you wear it, you’re sure to stand out.

Simple eyeliner

If you’d prefer to opt-out of these bold styles there’s good news: simple eyeliner is a growing trend of the season. Your makeup can be toned down to neutrals or non-existent and all you need to be trendy this season is a simple, single line that sweeps or adds personality to your eyes. You can choose to be as bold or as simple as you want.

Conclusion

Make your look one that will turn heads and have your makeup do most of the talking this autumn and winter season. It’s the perfect season to take chances on a new style or trend, as you fall fashionably forward in the process.