With fall finally here, there’s a whole bunch of changes going on. The leaves are changing, the temps are changing, we’re switching out our wardrobes for warmer gear and it’s high time we align our makeup with the season. Put away the coral lipstick and break out the plum – the seasons are changing and makeup is too. If it seems like a drastic change from the bright tones of summer, don’t worry – it’s the perfect look for the season. Not sure if you can pull it off? Here’s how you can get the plum look and feel great about it.
Keep your lips super moisturized. The last thing you want is to add dark-toned lip color to cracked and chapped – or even dry lips. Use natural products like coconut oil to keep lips soft and supple and ready for color.
Not all plums are the same, be sure to choose the right shade of plum for your skin tone. Keep in mind that the lighter your skin tone is, the greater the contrast and the darker the lipstick will appear. If high contrast is what you’re going for – gorgeous! If not, test out the less pigmented versions of plum first. If you have a medium or darker complexion, dark lipstick is a no brainer – it looks great!
Keep your eyes and cheeks more neutral when going with a dark lipstick. Highlighting one key feature (like your lips) is a great way to keep everything balanced and in check. And, that means going easy on the eye shadow and blush. Try using natural warm hues on eyes and cheeks to balance out the bold lips or go for a simple winged eyeliner and skip the shadow.
Here’s a great plum lip & winged eyeliner example:
Find the perfect fall outfit to go with your plum lips. (Think classic knee high boots and your favorite cozy sweater!) No matter what you’re wearing, be sure to select the perfect plum tone lip color to keep you loving that bold look. Here are a few great options:
Above: 1) Divine | 2) Motivated | 3) Naughty | 4) Sin
What are you wearing on your lips this fall? Is plum your go-to?
