Changing the color you line your lips with will instantly update your look. "If you've been wearing those amazing brights [corals, oranges, pinks] this summer, change your lip pencil to a darker hue and work it into the [bright] lipstick to give it a darker or dirtier cast -- this will mute it and make it fall-wearable," says Stapleton. Try using Clinique Quickliner for Lips in Crushed Berry or Bamboo, $14.
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Tip: Ditch bright eyeshadow
Over the summer we have seen "bright poppy colors like oranges or light blues on the eyes" which should be retired as we move into fall, a classically more somber season, says Stapleton. Instead, wear subtle tones like metallic hues with satin textures and more muted shades. Stapleton suggests MAC Eye Shadow in Wedge, Scene, or Quarry, $14.50.
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Tip: Contour your face with highlights
You don't want to go too heavy on the contouring until the fall season is actually upon us, but in the meantime, try contouring your face subtly by highlighting your cheeks and the bridge of your nose, says Stapleton. "Dot a lighter concealer along cheek bones and nose -- all high planes of the face to accentuate the contours," he advises. This will give your face a more angled, structured look (reminiscent of fall) while still allowing you to hold on to that summer glow a bit longer.
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Tip: Add some black
If you have been following summer trends you have likely ditched your classic smoky eye, but putting some black eyeliner back into the mix of your eye makeup routine is a quick way to darken up your entire makeup look, says Stapleton. "Line the inside and outside of the eyes. Add that cat-like edge to the outer corners. This fall is all about the feline," says Stapleton. Find your new favorite fall eyeliner from these editor-approved long-lasting liners.
If you're thinking: "Whoa, summer is ending � already?" Yes, we're here to remind you, that it is (sorry). It's time for fall makeup trends and new school supplies. But there's no need to panic or pull out your mohair sweaters just yet. You still have a solid month left to wear your favorite coral lipstick and white linen shorts.
But because we all know that time flies (with every new wrinkle and crease that appears around our eyes we're reminded of that fact) -- we should accept the seasonal change as gracefully as each new candle on our birthday cake (ugh).
So yes, it is officially time to start thinking about how to transition your makeup look and get your face fall-ready. One of the things we hate to let go of come fall is that pretty summer glow. Whether it is real or from a bottle (kudos for tanning the safe way), it takes work to get that sun-kissed makeup look down pat. That's why we went to MAC Senior Artist, John Stapleton, to find out how we can keep our glow going post-summer while looking appropriate for fall. He also shares tips on how to camouflage common skin issues associated with too much fun in the sun.
Check out these post-summer makeup tips now and learn quick ways to update your look -- no overhaul necessary -- as well as which shades should be booted from your caboodle (yes, as scary as it is, we still have one, do you?) sooner rather than later.
