Top 6 Fall 2010 Makeup Trends

Fall 2010 makeup trends is all about bold looks. There’s no denying that plum shades, fiery reds, dual-toned eyes, 90′s grunge look with modern twist, and strong brows ruled the runway. You want in on the top looks for fall 2010? Here’s a peek at the top 6 makeup trends!

Purple Craze

Eyes- Try a shimmery effect or for drama, a pigmented plum shade. NARS Eyeshadow in Daphne $23, Sephora Collection Beauty in a box Purple Smoky Eyes $36

Lips- The power of purple lips. It makes a strong statement for a more softer or sheer look, try a gloss instead. Fresh Sugar Plum Lip Treatment SPF 15 $22.50, YSL Rogue Volupté Perle in Mesmerizing Purple, $34

Nails- Can’t go wrong with a light shade like lilac or a deep plum color. Revlon Dark Pleasure Limited Edition Nail Polish $7.50.

Fiery Red Lips

Crimson red lips ruled the runway. Red lips are bold and daring and people will surely turn heads. When I think of red, I see sexy and it’s okay to let our inner vixen come out once in a while. Nars Jungle Red lipstick $24, Tarte Lipsurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain in Fiery $24, Korres Raspberry Antioxidant Liquid Lipstick in Red $22

Natural Beauty

The barely there makeup look was all the rage at shows like Alexander Wang and Rag & Bone. Go for a soft/sheer look. Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette $44, Too Faced Naked Eye Soft & Sexy Eyeshadow Collection $35, NARS Blush in Orgasm $26,

Strong Brows

Strong, architectural brows are back. Whether its thick, drawn in brows seen at Prada or Balenciaga pastel-dyed brows, both looks are bold and dynamic. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow gel in Clear $21, Smashbox Brow Tech To-Go $26, Slant Graffiti Blue Tweezers by Tweezerman $25

Textured Look

We saw lots of textures down the runway (ex. leather and lace) which served as inspiration for these edgy looks. Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in 3 (Silver) $22, Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in1 (anthracite) $22.

Get this look:

Apply Aqua Cream 3 (silver) to lids, creases and brow bones. Blend with Aqua Cream 1 (anthracite) to add more intensity. For the textured look, cut an eye hole our of a piece of paper and hold it over the eye. Dip a toothbrush in cream shadow, and gently flick shadow onto the lids, creases, and brow bones.

Two-Toned Makeup

The smokey eye is now more colorful. Strong yet simple. Try the dual toned look!

Eyes- Subtle Drama. Tarte Ten Limited Edition Collectors Palette $44

Cheeks- The power of a blush and bronzer combined. A bronzer adds definition to the cheekbones while the blush keeps your cheeks glowing. Smashbox Creamy Cheek Color in Intrigue $29, NARS Multiple bronzer in Rapa Nui $37

Lips- It creates the illusion of fuller lips. Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in Moulin Rouge $20, Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense P17 Lipstick $19