By Maria Barillaro, Beauty Booty 411
Kick your beauty routine into high gear this fall with the season’s top beauty picks. Read on to find out which ultra-trendy products you no beautista can afford to go without.
1. Dior Le Vernis in Merveille ($24 – exclusive to the Bay as of October 15)
Known for always being on top of the latest trends – and defining them – this fashion house never disappoints when it comes to their beauty collection. Last fall, Dior made headlines with Gris Montaigne, the most coveted grey polish of the year. This season, this ultra-metallic burnt orange nail colour is going to be topping everyone’s lust list.
2. Lovestruck by Vera Wang ($79)
While it may be hard to look past this ridiculously adorable bottle, inside lies one of the sweetest and most feminine fragrances of the year. Lovestruck combines romance with modern times with a mixture of delicate tuberose and sweet flowers. Plus, we just can’t resist anything Leighton Meester-approved.
3. Stila Natural Eye Shadow Palette ($50)
This seemingly plain palette brings new meaning to the word “natural.” With a unique shimmering blend of some of the season’s hottest neutral shades, these hues are anything but boring. Complete with a brown smudgeproof eyeliner to match, this palette will have your eyes runway-ready in no time.
4. Rouge Dior in Nocturne ($36 – exclusive to the Bay as of October 15)
This season, kiss your shimmering summer lip gloss goodbye and replace it with a fierce Angelina Jolie-worthy lip colour that is sure to turn some heads. In a deep burnt red shade, this lipstick is the ideal shade for the autumn season. Plus, known for its luxe quality, Dior lipsticks promise a super sexy pout with ultra-hydrating colour that won’t let you down.
5. Garnier Fructis Crystal Resist Volume Extreme Hairspray ($5.99)
This new ultra volumizing spray guarantees to keep your ‘do in place no matter the weather. Help your stylish fall hairstyle survive wind, humidity and anything else the season may throw your way with this salon-quality spray – essential for creating the “it” ‘do of the year.
6. MAC Art of Powder in The Abstract Highlighter ($38)
When it comes to covetable trends, MAC is always our go-to beauty retailer. This unique new powder is a combination of blush and shimmering highlighter, designed to work together to create ultra-defined cheeks and a subtle glow that will reflect the light and make you the centre of attention. If there’s one new MAC goody to get your hands on this fall, this is it.
7. Yves Rocher Nail Lacquer ($6)
Available only in the hottest shades of the fall season, these new lacquers are not to be missed. Deep berry, red and eggplant purple with two choices of neutral taupe and brown in the line-up – who could say no to these budget-friendly polishes?
8. MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Palette ($50)
The smoky eye is taking on a new look this year. Ditch your traditional black and grey shades and opt for blues, greens, purples and even earth tones with this limited edition palette. With shades destined for the lids, crease, brow bone and outer corner of the eyes, recreating Kim Kardashian’s sultry gaze has never been simpler. Hurry, this palette won’t be available for long! (Available at Sephora)
9. YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Shocking Mascara ($36)
This ultimate lash thickening mascara is a can’t miss for gals lusting after plush lashes. In 6 different shades (N°1 – Deep Black, N°2 – Ashy Black, N°3 – Bronze Black, N°4 – Sea Black, N°5 – Cherry Black, N°6 – Jade Black) there’s a colour for everyone. Hint: Get your red carpet vibe on with a Cherry Black or Sea Black, shades with a hint of colour to bring out the colour of your eyes and really make them pop).
10. Annabelle Smudge Paint ($10.95)
Available in shades like electric blue and the perfect plum, Smudge Paint is the ultimate eyeliner for 2011. Forget traditional black and get your cat-eye on with funky shades that will enhance your gaze. The best part about these trend-approved shades? They’re smudgeable! That means even a beginner beautista won’t have any trouble getting that runway-style look. Just apply with the applicator brush and gently smudge with your fingertips for a sultry gaze.
Maria Barillaro began her career working full-time for LOULOU Magazine. From online copy editor to beauty editor, she quickly discovered that her adventures in beauty product testing were the beginning of a new and unforeseen career path. Now freelancing for online publications like Reader’s Digest and Best Health, this web savvy beautista also works around the clock on her very own blog: Beauty Booty 411. Whether it’s the buzz on the latest trends, hottest new beauty goodies, tips or advice, Maria has it all. [Photo Copyright of Suzie Frias]
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