Fall beauty trends

While we are still enjoying the beautiful Chicago summer, we all know that gorgeous autumn days and nights are just around the corner. The breezes will be a bit cooler, the leaves will be turning an array of stunning hues and we will be transitioning from our lighter wardrobes to ones that reflect the coming season. As we walk the streets of our city we hear the crowds cheering for their favorite football teams, smell the scent of wood-burning fireplaces and feel the briskness of the invigorating fall air… yes, it’s autumn in Chicago and time for a change of hair and makeup. 

What will be the hottest hair and beauty trends? To find out I went to one of Chicago’s leading national beauty experts—Marcus Geeter, who has been featured in leading publications, on television programming and works behind the scenes on some of our city’s beautiful women.

Now for Marcus’ top eight makeup beauty moves…

BROWS

The natural full brow is back! Your gorgeous natural brow with a slight arch will be one of the hottest trends. Forget the high-arched stencil looks… they’re over—for now. 

LASHES

Instead of using lash extensions, try using two coats of mascara on your top lashes to give your eyes a youthful, open look and a bright appearance.

LIP COLORS

Pull out your lightly-pigmented lipsticks and glosses. The hottest colors (drum roll please!) will be pink, rose, bronze, nude, cocoa and nude coral. For your evening look you can still use your classic red, ladies, so don’t toss!

EYESHADOWS

As far as eyeshadow goes, you can turn from natural in the day to more dramatic at night. Try using earthy tones like brown, gray, bronze, nude, nude peach, nude rose and nude coral during the day. As for your evening soiree, you’ll want to go smokey with soft black and metallics that definitely will make a dramatic statement.

GETTING CHEEKY

With grayer days ahead you’ll want to lighten up your cheekbones with a light, earthy gold, bronze of peach-toned luminizer—so perfect. 

NAILING IT!

Always wondering about your nails? Autumn calls for off-white or pastel pink. Perfect for your new wardrobe adds!

SKIN PLAY

For skin—dewy, clear and radiant are buzzwords. Heavy foundations and powders will be taking a back seat this season while we just let the cooler Chicago air create a natural hue that is simply radiant.

OVERALL COLOR USAGE

Color emphasis is important this season, but the key is not to go overboard. Either do a nude eye and bold lip color or a bold eye and nude lip—but not both at the same time. Let the naturally stunning fall outdoor colors capture some of the spotlight.

SCENE STEALING

We all love our football here in Chicago and spending the afternoon at our favorite sports bar with our friends is a must! Keep your makeup tones earthy and wand your hair for stunning texture. For evening, smoke it up and use your eyeliner and mascara for drama… hair should be sleek to emphasize your beautiful makeup palette. 

 GETTING ARTSY

It’s fall and time to pull out your cozy sweater and schedule a brisk walk with your friends followed by an afternoon jazz session at your favorite spot or art gallery.  For makeup, brighten your face by using a luminous foundation or BB cream. Add the lightest textured powder to set your base, but nothing heavy that will catch in fine lines. Go with earth tones for makeup. Wave your tresses using a hair wand and sweep it away from your face for a beautiful, open autumn look.

ROOFTOP SOPHISTICATE

Yes, it’s starting to get chilly but our Chicago rooftop bars have us covered with fire pits and heaters for evening gatherings. Pull out that favorite black sweater and let your makeup and hair do the talking. Create a sensuous eye for evening by lining your eyes close to the lash line on the top and bottom. For hair, keep it sleek and part in the center. If your hair is not straight, use a flat iron for a smooth look. 

(Model photos by Daniel Duverney; Marcus Geeter photo by Edda Taylor.)