Top 10 Fall 2009 Makeup Looks

For Fall 2009, the look of the eighties is back. From sleek hair pulled back in a stylish pony tail or big 80's hair, makeup looks for Fall 2009 are all about drama. Fall Fashion Week of 2009 revealed a variety of dramatic looks to look forward to this fall.

Sheer Foundation

Fall 2009 is all about letting your natural skin shine through with shimmery sheer color of light-weight sheer foundations. To achieve this look consider L'Oreal Paris True Match foundation or I.D. Bare Minerals for a sheer, clean finish.

Earth Tone Eye Makeup

One of the fall 2009 makeup looks is to make your eyes stand out with rich earth tones. Rich greens, vibrant golds, smoky greys and deep browns add drama and style to your eyes. Dark colors should be matte and smooth in texture. Golds should have shimmer to draw attention to your eyes. Consider Coppery Penny metallic brown eye shadow from Estee Lauder or Urban Decay Cream Eye Shadow in Grass color.

Natural Eye Brows

For fall 2009 let your natural eye brows shine through with a clear brow gel or a soft brow filler such as Kevyn Aucoin Brow Pencil. This fall, avoid plucking eye brows and let them be full and natural.

Contoured Cheeks

For fall 2009 makeup looks, chiseled cheeks are all the rage. To achieve consider blush powder from Nars or Cover Girl Instant Cheekbones. Use three colors such as a bronzer, blush and a highlighter. After applying foundation, dab bronzer under your cheekbone. Blend blush onto apples of your cheeks and then finish off your look with a brush of highlighter along your cheek bone.

Grey Smoky Eyes

Grey is by far one of the hottest makeup colors for fall 2009. To achieve the smoky eye look, blend together a variety of smoky colored greys for a distinct, dramatic look. For mascara, consider charcoal grey or rich black.

Grey or Gold Lips

Makeup looks for fall 2009 are all about drama. The lips are no exception. For a truly dramatic look, consider deep, dark lipstick such as Clinique Black Honey or using a natural shade of lipstick and embellishing with gold pigment on the top. Or for a truly dramatic look, consider black lipstick from M.A.C.

80's Neon Color Eye Shadows

The fall 2009 fashion runway was filled with the bold neon colors from the 80's. Bright turquoise eyes or vibrant pinks add cheer to the dreary days of fall. Paired with some of the sleek, fall 2009 hair styles and you'll be ready to walk the runway.

Dark Outlined Eyes

It's all about the eyes for fall 2009 makeup looks. To add drama, create the look of black rimmed eyes by lining the entire eye. Pencil eyeliner works best to achieve this look. Pair this look with a pale shade of lipstick for added drama.

Brilliant Red Lips

Another look for lips for fall 2009 is matte red lips much like those of the 20's and early 30's. Red lips highlight your smile will keep you in style this fall.

Dark Nails

To match the hot smoky grey look for fall 2009, the nails can go dark as well. Consider OPI Lincoln Park After Dark which has a deep hue of purple as well as black. Or stick with grey by choosing Zoya Nail Polish in Trixie color.

The best fall 2009 makeup looks are those that are a bit dramatic and draw attention to your eyes. Make a statement this fall by embracing any of the makeup looks outlined above.

Sources:

www.examiner.com

www.stylelist.com

InStyle Magazine, April 2009, 2009 Best Beauty Buys.