Fall Beauty Tips

It’s hard to believe that summer has come and gone. Even though the weather is still pretty warm, you can start to feel the change of the season coming. The days are getting shorter and now that it is past Labor Day, our look has to change, too. So here are 8 things we can do to get ready for fall….

Clean out your make-up bag.   Now is a good time to clean out our make-up bag. Replace your mascara with a new one….throw away any crumbling or broken make-up. If your bag is grungy, replace it, too. Try: Sephora Brand Metallic Flat Clutch.

Get a trim and color glaze done on your hair.   The summer’s sun can wreck havoc with our hair by fading the color and drying out the ends. Along with a trim, a great and easy fix to faded and dry summer hair is a color glaze. These glazes are semi-permanent (they last 6-8 shampoos) and are non-peroxide colors so they are not damaging to the hair. They do in fact impart amazing shine and conditioning to dry hair as well as brighten or deepen your color and are easy enough to do at home yourself. Color glazes are also available in clear for those who do not want a color change. Try: John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze.

Get a facial.   After a summer filled with activities in the sun, your face can be a little dry, and dull even if you’re diligent about wearing sunscreen. Refresh your complexion with a facial. If your budget’s a little tight, there are lots of options for the do-it-yourselfer, too. Try: Neutrogena Ageless Restorative 5 Minute Facial.

Get a manicure and pedicure and try a new fall color.   The new nail colors for fall are dark and mysterious…..why not try something new. If you are not brave enough to do your manicure, try the new color on your pedicure. With colors that range from rich chocolate, dark wine, purpley eggplant, luscious plum, rosy red, or deep raisin, you’ll find something fun to try. Try: OPI Nail Lacquer in Give Me Moorl.

Add a red lip color to your make-up bag.  Red is back for fall and there’s lots of reds to choose from so it is easy to find one that will work for your skin tone. If you are not sure what will work drop into your favorite Sephora and try them all until you find one you like. Try: Sephora Brand Lip Attitude in Class Red.

Drink green tea.   With the weather slowly changing to a cooler temperature, hot tea is back. Drinking green tea on a regular basis has lots of benefits for your skin and over all health. Rich in polyphenols, green tea is a powerful antioxidant that works to boost your immune system and helps your metabolism. So drink up. My favorite: Celestial Seasonings Blueberry Breeze Green Tea.

Buy a great scented candle for your bedroom.  I love candles and the fabulous aromas can change your mood in an instant. So many great fragrances are available….. Rainforest, pomegranate, cabernet sauvignon, chai tea and more….. Set the tone for the fall season with a new scent for your room. Try: Yankee Candle Aromatherapy candle in True Bliss.

Buy a pair of dark wash jeans.   Jeans are here to stay but I am always looking for the darker wash jeans to add to my collection and finally they are back for fall. Dark wash, as in dark blue, black and dark grey can always be dressed up or down and make an easy ‘go to’ when it’s time to put an outfit together. And remember, they don’t have to cost a fortune, just fit great. Try: Levi.com

Let’s head into fall ready for a great season……..

About the Author:
Valerie currently is a freelance hair and make-up artist with over 20 years experience and has worked on many projects including “Deal or No Deal” for NBC and “Ten Years Younger” for TLC. She has magazine editorials from In Style, LA Direct, First, Life and Style and many more. She continues to work on movie press junkets, video shoots, editorial photo shoots, and photo shoots for models, actors and musicians as well as advertising and commercial shoots, doing hair and make-up.

©2009 This article was excerpted with permission from Valerie Noble. Permission to reprint is granted by the author. All reprints must state, “Reprinted with permission by Valerie Noble for www.ValerieNoble.com. Originally published in www.WomensOnlineMagazineLosAngeles.com, August, 2009.

DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions reflected in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect on the publisher, editor, or editorial staff of Women’s Online Magazine. This article has been written and reviewed by the author. Any errors should be brought to the attention of the author.

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