Fall 2012 Makeup

For those who are planing their fall looks already, here are a few makeup trends to look forward to.

Mulberry Lips

 

Red is always right for fall but the this fall's looks features a deep rich chocolate, burgandy/wine undertones, and shades of deep violet. Finishes range from creamy matte to high gloss, all offset by "airbrush look" skin for contrast. 

Defined Brows

We can say goodbye to thin over done brows as thick natural eyebrow look is ‘in’.

Multi-Toned Eyes

 

Heavily kohl lined eyes, smudged smoky eyes, shimmery and iridescent eye shadows, and colored mascara are totally in this season. Fall shadow palettes include pinks, purples, blue-greens and jewel tones.



Natural Faces

 The nude face trend isn’t disappearing anytime soon. So, put your best face forward by keeping the focus on concealing under eye bags or circles and other imperfections.

Smokey Browns

Every woman loves a smokey eye when hitting the town but for this season it can easily be worn during the day too. Just make sure to steer away from the vibrant blacks and towards softer colors that compliment your skin tone.

Pecans

Pecans are high in antioxidants, contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals – including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins and zinc. One ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for fiber. Pecans are also a natural, high-quality source of protein that contain very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol. Pecans are also naturally sodium-free, making them an excellent choice for those on a salt or sodium restricted diet.
 

Here is a little recipe I found:

 Pecan Protein Smoothie

In a blender add:
1/2 cup almond milk
1/3 cup pecans
1 tbsp ground flax seeds
1/2 cup non fat plain yoghurt
1 scoop vanilla iso-whey
1 tbsp ground cocoa or carob chips
Ice/blend

ENJOY!

 



Mirrored Sunglasses make a comeback!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?  Well, that would be up to your taste.

Check out sunglasses from Carrera, Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Sass & Bide, Ray Ban and Urban Outfitters. Find your style.

Belly Blaster!

Lentils are considered a belly blaster! Yummy... and they are good too! They're high in protein and soluble fiber. Those are two nutrients that stabilize blood sugar levels (Mulberry is another good one too). Eating them helps prevent insulin spikes that cause your body to create excess fat, especially in the abdominal area. There are so many different types of lentils, but red and yellow cook the fastest (in about 15 to 20 minutes). So try adding lentils to your salad, soups and stir fry. Eat up!

Fall Fashion Trends

Fall is around the corner. Let's take a look at what the predicted fashion trends will be.

Military Chic:

Personally, I love the military style. It makes its come backs from time to time, that is why a dress or a suite in military style is a really good investment for a fashionista. This season the look is often paired with studded or patent leather accessories.

Lacquered Leather:

Glossy leather coats, shiny skirts, and lacquered separates were spotted at Fall 2012 Fashion Shows. Laminated finish could be present in your wardrobe in the form of a purse or a jacket .

Patterns & Prints:

Geometrics, lacy latticework and colorful prints were found aplenty. Both the clothing and accessories were structured and embellished. You're going to be hearing a lot about head-to-toe florals for the next few months. You'll probably have mixed feelings about it but one thing you'll definitely like is the floral print heel trend.



Wine Colored Everything:

Coats, dresses, sweater, anything! Since deep burgundy was the only hue used in Alexander Wang's collection, you know it's going to be Major this season.
It's pretty safe to say that the burgundy coat will be the black coat of fall 2012

Statement Collars:

 

They're a super simple way to make anything you're wearing look a bit more polished, especially when the collar color pops out against the shirt.


Gold Rush:

Very chic and luxurious. There are ways to take the golden color trend and make it work for you. Try it in some cocktail or party outfits.

Giuseppe Zanotti Platforms

I am loving these Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Bow Sandals! They look so fun and bright. However, $895... not so much.

Jennifer Hudson's look is just perfect.

Endless.com has a couple variations of these lovely platforms.

Luichiny Rest-Up Platform are available for $89.95

Dollhouse Flaunt Platform Sandals are available for $38.75

and

Liliana Paulette 3 Ankle Strap Sandal are available for $38

Go have your pick!



Wrist Ornaments

Layering Bracelets

I really like the layering bracelets trend. It's like organized chaos?!?! The key to making this look work with your outfit is to choose a color in your outfit you want to highlight. 

*If you’re wearing mostly neutral hues, you’ll probably want to steer more towards earthy tones. Earthy tone accessories go well with corals, orange, yellow, brown, grey, denim and any prints that consist of any of those colors.

*Try mixing and matching different materials like leather, enamel, metal and rope.

*If your outfit consists of bolder colors, like: red, pink, blue or black. You may want to consider more silver or gunmetal tone pieces.

*The easiest way to layer bracelets is to layer with a watch from the same color family, along with a couple statement rings.



Have fun with it!