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Makeup Trends for the Fall/Winter 2011

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Meerim Djunusalieva Student Contributor, University of San Francisco
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Emily Koh Student Contributor, University of San Francisco
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at USFCA chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

We have picked out the most fashionable and up-to-date Fall 2011/Winter 2012 makeup trends straight from runway shows, red carpet, and experts to inspire you for your own beauty transformation.
 
Red Lipstick
 
We all know that red lipstick is timeless, now its your turn to find the perfect shade. Not only does red lipstick bring about our feminine charm but it makes us feel twice the more confident and three times the more sexy. For this Fall/Winter season it is crucial to choose the right shade of lipstick for your skin color.
 
Cool-based shades (deep red, with blue undertones, wine red) are best for women with fair to medium skin.

Splurge: MAC Russian Red ($15 at maccosmetics.com)

Affordable: Revlon Lipstick in Fire and Ice ($7.99 at target.com)
 
 
Warm-based shades(orange, fire red, with orange-yellow undertones) are best for women with golden to darker skin.

Splurge: Make Up ForeverRouge Artist Intense Lipstick in #42 ( $19 at sephora.com)

Affordable: MaybellineColor Sensational Lipstick in Sweet Nectar ( $5.45 at target.com)
 
 
Metallic Smoky Eyes

Of all the hottest trends we’ve seen this season, metallic eyes are in. Metallic smoky eyes are more fun and easy to wear everyday unlike regular matte smoky eye. Runways in the fall have been all about copper, silver, gold and bronze eye makeup. However, in the winter you can pull of colors like navy blue, deep green and dark purple

. Remember to wear either nude lipstick or light gloss to not look too drag queen-y and over done. Here are the some suggestions for eye shadows.

 

Splurge: Urban DecayNaked Palette ($48 at sephora.com)
 

 
 

 
Splurge: NARSEye Shadow Duo in Cordura ($33 at narscosmetics.com)
 
 
 
 
 

 

Affordable: Sonia KashukEye Quad-Bronze Beauty ($12.99 at target.com)
 
 
 

 
Affordable: E.l.f.Studio Cream Eyeshadow in Bronzed, Pewter and Dawn ($3.00 each at eyeslipsface.com)
 
 
 
 
 
Nude Makeup

What we learned from the past years is that nude makeup is not going anywhere. Easy, fresh, youthful and FAST(most importantly) is one of the hottest trends for the Fall 2011/Winter 2012.
Nude makeup is all about radiant skin, neutral eyeshadow, a bit of rosy blush, one coat of mascara, a

nd either nude lipstick or gloss. However, be careful to not make yourself look like starving college student or/and zombie!

Below we have brought you the nude looks straight from our favorite designers!
 

        Ralph Lauren                           

  Stella McCartney                      

  Missoni
 
 
Stay tuned for more Fall and Winter Makeup Trends to come!

Coming across Her Campus as a senior in high school and then leading her very own branch, Emily proudly calls herself the co-president and editor-in-chief of Her Campus University of San Francisco. While Emily has a guilty addiction to shopping, celebrities, and all things "girly" she hopes that she can integrate this into a relatable magazine to the women of her campus. Emily has a slight infatuation for John Krasinski and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. When she's not day dreaming about her future husbands, Emily is participating in many extra curricular activities such as her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. Emily enjoys good company, good FOOD, and a good ole' television. One of the most recent television series Emily has become a fan of is ABC's Pan Am. If only Pan Am continued to exist, Emily would have seriously considered becoming a stewardess. The success of the branch has yet to blossom. Emily hopes that she can bring Her Campus University of San Francisco to its full potential. In the future, Emily plans studying abroad all over the European continent and pursue her passion of social justice through fashion.