With fall approaching I always look forward to unraveling the mysteries of the changing seasons. While Spring and Summer bring a light, fun feel, the second half of the year is usually a little darker and more romantic. After extensive study of the fall fashions I am excited to get to my 2 part report on all the must haves of the season! This month we will talk about how to wear your hair and make up and what accessories to begin to look for. Next month I will be covering the fashions from the most delicious designers in all the land. But for now use this guide to find the seasons Classics (C) which are things you should keep in your routine for several seasons, the Must Have’s (MH) which are upcoming styles you should look to purchase and the things that are TO DIE FOR (TDF) which could cost a fortune but they are super-duper fabulous and need to be placed on a lighted shelf.
Make up this season echo’s the spirit of the vampire fascination. Pale skin and red lips emulate the thirsty lips of the undead but with soft lines of charcoal and grey around the eyes in lieu of the stark lined eyes of recent years. Reds are more blood-tinged (C- Heavenly Micro-Bordeaux) if you will with a bluer, or more plum base. Coral is also bouncing down the runway as this season’s color palette includes eucalyptus, dusty rose and oyster. Make up is soft and elegant but lips are shimmery as ever. If you go for the red lip, just do a very light eye with soft liner, defined brows and extra volume mascara (MH- Heavenly Volume X Mascara). If you plan to do more color on the eye just play up the lips with a super shimmery gloss (TDF- Liquid Lustre in Blossom).
Hair in the fall is fun and flirty as curls have made a huge resurgence. Soft, bouncy hot-rolled or heat styled hair will be in order for every fall party and the hair is set to look a little wider instead of taller (remember the 80's?). Piecey, stringy looks are out and super-mega shiny and playful are in. C-Aquage Uplifting Foam is perfect for almost any hair type and creates the bounce without a heavy or crunchy feel. Curling Irons and Hot Rollers must be used with a setting spray that allows the curl to remain moveable and last throughout the evening. Try Aquage Beyond Body Thermal Setting Spray – MH. To get the incredibly healthy, lustrous hair that is the finest of accessories, try the most technologically advanced shampoo on the market- BioMega (TDF!)
Sunglasses remain of the over-sized variety but this season introduces graduated tints with black or brown frames. Handbags continue to be big and whimsical. Mary Forbes, Owner of The Bling Bling Shop says, "Handbags always tell a story...a fine leather handbag is classic(C). I change daily with my outfit, a person can spot a good bag a mile off. I love to use clutches in the evening...you can put a clutch inside your day bag and pull it out at night for your essentials. We cram too much into a handbag anyway...scale back for fall and winter..." The must have bags this fall are in (MH)- classic shapes, jewel toned hues and studs. And simply T-D-F, the new Valentino Glam Zebra tote! Definitely worth a weeks pay!!!
Stay tuned next month when we discuss the clothing trends for fall to wear with your fabulous new accessories. And stop by The Bling Bling shop and have Mary help you pick out some really hot bling for fall!
