My obsession with makeup started when I was 14. I spent hours in the bathroom mirror creating what I thought were mini masterpieces. Big whoop, what teenage gal doesn't play with makeup, right?

But mine weren't your average Wet n Wild experiments. No, I was known to spend entire weekends applying full-face looks -- from color-blocking eyeshadow to gothic smoky eyes -- just to wipe them off and start over again.

Skip ahead to see how I recreated these trendy Pinterest makeup looks.

So imagine my giddiness when my editor asked me to write this story. The assignment: Recreate a few gorgeous makeup looks on Pinterest to find out what's doable -- and what's too much hassle to even bother trying. Considering my formative years as a devotee to all things makeup, it took everything in me not to squeal a "hell yes." I pulled up Pinterest immediately and dove in to the smorgasbord of rainbow eyelids and fuchsia ombré pouts.

Let me be clear: I'm no professional makeup artist. But isn't that the point? If I can recreate some of these fabulous fall makeup trends, so can you.

One look that never goes out of style is the smoky eye/red lip pairing. My trick to pulling off this classic combo was selecting an eyeshadow that was more brown than black so it would complement the almost burgundy lip hue. I opted for Too Faced Natural At Night Neutral Eye Shadow Collection, $36. Then to highlight the lid and under-eye I layered on "Unbelievable" from Lorac Unzipped Eye Shadow Palette, $40. And after seeing Kat Dennings on the Emmy's red carpet wearing Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Iconic, $28, I knew it would be the perfect rich red tint for my lips.

My hints: To keep the smoky eye from looking too dark, don't use the same brush to apply and blend. Apply the dark shade along the crease and then use another clean, fluffy brush to blend outward. I also layered the liner on last so it would be one clean line -- no shimmery residue on top.

I should start by saying I'm pretty confident in my cat eye skills. But this extreme version was a whole other ball game. I applied Mac Pigment in Copper Sparkle, $21, all over my lid. Then I used Benefit Magic Ink Jet Black Liquid Eye Liner, $20, for the upper lid and massive wing. For the bottom lashline I switched to a pencil liner so I could waterline along the lower lashline.

My hints: Because the wing was extra long, I first drew it with a light gray pencil so I could correct and straighten the outline before filling it in with my liquid eyeliner. Also, be sure to apply the eyeshadow first to avoid getting small glitter specs on top of your liner.

Fall's biggest trend is the plum lip, so it's no surprise that there are hundreds of versions on Pinterest. I have yet to find the perfect mulberry shade, so I moved on to plan B: a cocktail of three wine-colored tints. First, I applied a dark base using MAC Lipstick in Yung Rapunxel, $15; then I applied Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Strumpet, $16; I finished the look with Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Naivete, $45.

My hints: Smudges and fading color are easier to spot when you're wearing a bold lip, so I always apply a lip liner as a base. My favorite is Lipstick Queen Invisible Lip Liner, $18. Just like when you color your hair a darker shade, diving into the vampy palettes means you have to change the rest of your makeup, too. I applied a rich bronzer so my complexion complemented the lipstick. I left my eyelids bare to avoid clashing colors.

What's harder than mastering the minimal makeup look? Successfully pulling off dewy skin. This look is as much about skin care as it is about makeup, so I started by exfoliating with Arcona Golden Grain Gommage, $42. Then I applied Fresh Creme Ancienne Infusion, $90, which acts as a toner and leaves skin luminous. For a bit more glow, I used Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint, $38, all over. Under my eyes (and over a few red spots) I layered Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Liquid Foundation, $34, and highlighted above my cheeks with Anastasia Highlighting Creme Duo in Aspen, $26. Finally I dabbed a light layer of Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint in Crush, $24, on the apples of my cheeks to fake a subtle flush.

My hints: The trick to creating dewy skin is to make the glow look like it's coming from within your skin -- not on top of it. I like to mix highlighter and foundation together before applying so they are blended well, which helps it sink into my skin more naturally. I also avoid the T-zone when applying anything shimmery, otherwise I think I end up looking more sweaty than glowy.