8 Beauty Looks to Try This Fall

You've swapped your tanks for sweaters, your shorts for jeans and your sandals for boots – now it's time to do the seasonal switch with your hair and makeup. Here are a bunch of of-the-moment styles inspired by Lea Michele, Cara Delevingne and more

01 of 08

A SMOKY EYE – IN SILVER

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This perennial red carpet favorite is getting a metallic update. silver take on it feels very ice queen (we mean that in a good way) and perfect for cooler temps. Avoid looking too costumey by lining just your lash lines with a silver shadow then smudging it rather than coating your whole lid.

02 of 08

BLUE LINER

BLUE LINER
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Before you click past this one, swearing that you haven’t worn blue liner since the mid-’90s and you don’t plan to do it again, hear us out. Lately has been bringing this back and she makes it work by wearing a swipe of the color just on her top lash line, adding a darker shade on the lower lash line then adding a barely there peachy-pink lip. Cyndi Lauper this is not.

03 of 08

THE LOW, SIDE-PARTED PONYTAIL

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Sorry, cheerleaders, perky ponies are being passed over for their more sophisticated sister, the low pony. gives us hairspiration with an off-center part and side-swept bangs, plus a few wispy pieces framing her face. Just make sure to get some volume at the crown to avoid the ponies’ dreaded cousin, sad pony.

04 of 08

THE REDDEST OF RED LIPSTICK

THE REDDEST OF RED LIPSTICK
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Okay, okay, we know that calling red lipstick a trend in cooler months is like that scene in The Devil Wears Prada when Miranda Priestly says, “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” But now really is the moment to find the perfect deep version of the classic shade and wear it to death. opts for a matte fire-engine color and smartly goes more subdued with the rest of her makeup.

05 of 08

BOLD (GROOMED) BROWS

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They’re baaack. Full eyebrows (like those seen on the patron saint of the trend, Cara Delevingne) are experiencing a resurgence. But this time around it’s all about a defined arch – something we saw on a lot of the runways – as opposed to unruly, bushy brows. If you weren’t blessed with a perfect pair (or you overplucked them one day while in middle school – we’re guilty), a tinted brow gel will help you fake the look.

06 of 08

A PURPLY PINK LIP

A PURPLY PINK LIP
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In addition to red, we’re spotting lots of stars reaching for a berry lipstick, like the one seen on . The shade feels more playful than other options, but it’s deep enough that it doesn’t scream summer.

07 of 08

THE OLD HOLLYWOOD BLOWOUT

THE OLD HOLLYWOOD BLOWOUT
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It’s not Throwback Thursday, it’s just that stars like Dianna Agron are now drawing inspiration from back in the day when Veronica Lake and her waves were the epitome of glamour. Pull your blowout over your shoulder, perfect your screen siren gaze and you’re good to go.

08 of 08

EXAGGERATED WINGED-OUT LINER

EXAGGERATED WINGED-OUT LINER
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If you’re a fan of the classic cat eye, consider taking your love of the look to the next level and following in Elle Fanning’s footsteps. The actress proves that, when paired with minimal blush and a subtle rosy lip, it makes a statement without being over-the-top.

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