Fall is almost in full swing and also everything that comes along with it. This season means quite a few things — fall styles, warm drinks, moccasins, UGG boots, crisp air, colorful leaves and of course, adjusting our makeup!
Around VCU vintage makeup is all the rage. Vintage is simply our thing. If you’re not already familiar with this style you may ask yourself, what does vintage mean in terms of makeup and how do I pull it off? Well, the vintage-look collaborates the past — 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and so forth — into fashion of today. To achieve this look with makeup, often times a bold, red lipstick that is ever so bright is perfect. Second, a thick black eyeliner to define your eyes helps create the illusion of the wide, beautiful eyes like in an old Audrey Hepburn film.
For your eyes, I recommend CoverGirl LiquilineBlast Eyeliner Pencil (in Blackfire). It creates the type of smokey eye that us ladies always attempt to perfect. Just brush the charcoal shadow over your lids and into your crease to blend it in just right. As for colors, this season’s perfect color is a blue/green tint. I recommend Maybelline Eyestudio Colorplush Silk Eyeshadow in Sapphire Siren. Surprisingly, this palette goes for only $10 at the local drug store!
I asked trendy women around campus if they would prefer quality makeup or a quick and cheap item, and surprisingly most women answered a more expensive quality makeup is worth the extra buck! For those of you in the same boat, I recommend the Urban Decay “Naked” eyeshadow. It comes with natural and smokey colors to ensure everyone’s wants and needs. The set is provided with an eyelid primer to make sure all that hard work stays on your eyelids. You can find this set at various locations such as, Sephora, Ulta, Amazon, and also Ebay. The cost is $48.
Fall is a wonderful time to experiment with new makeup styles. With the change of seasons and colors all around you, what better time than to switch up your makeup style! Take a step our of your shell with my makeup tips and have some fun with your appearance! You may even find the style that defines your personality; or simply, a cute look you absolutely love sporting around campus.