by January Papas


Far from the day where the hippest trend was electric blue eye shadow from the lash line to the eyebrow with matching blue liner, today’s make-up has become an art form. The face is a blank canvas and the right make-up can reveal a masterpiece. Look your best in the desert heat this fall by achieving a flawless finish. The hottest trends this fall are the Smokey Eye, full lips and bronzer! Also try switching to a lighter foundation. Minerals work best as they allow the skin to breathe.

Smokey eyes are hot this fall, but black or grey eye shadow may tend to look more goth than glam so try less intense colors like violet, chocolate, coffee, dark pink, copper, purple or dark green. The hottest new color this fall is green and it looks great with any eye color. Pair the shadow with dark grey, charcoal or black eyeliner. If your eyes are closely set or small don’t rim the entire eye with the eyeliner. Instead, start closer to the center to achieve a wide-eyed look. Another great tip for the fall is to line the inner lower lid with a white pencil. You will instantly look more awake and the whites of your eyes will appear brighter. It can also make small eyes appear larger. To complete the look apply two or three coats of mascara. Nude pouty lips and bronzed cheeks and shoulders will finish off this sexy look.

Fall lips should look bare, pouty and kissable. The fall trends are cool mauves, rose and pinks. A lip plumper with peptides will increase collagen production and deliver instant moisture. They are designed to make lips look larger and decrease fine lines and wrinkles. Look for glosses that combine the color with the plumper for a win-win situation.

Finish off the look with the healthy glow of a bronzer. Bronzing powder is a girl’s best friend. Strategically placed along the sides of your cheekbones will slim your face or try it on each side of your nose to make it appear smaller. For a sexy shimmer effect, dab some on your shoulders. It creates the healthy look of golden, sun-kissed skin without the damaging effects of the sun.

Once you’ve completed you look, remember the key to looking beautiful is feeling beautiful. A confident and happy woman with a sparkle in her eye exudes more beauty than any make-up trick known.


About the Author

January Papas is our local contributing author and an Arbonne Beauty Consultant.