5 Ways to Go Bold This Fall
1. Give Your Wing an Ombre
Adding some flare to your eyeliner is a great way to turn it up a notch, which requires minimal effort. Grab your eyeliner, a thin (preferably angled) makeup brush, your brightest eyeshadows (metallic and shimmery work best), and start creating. Draw your wing on the lid and let it dry. You will then use the brush to apply 2-3 colors of eyeshadow along the line. Don’t forget to blend where the colors meet!
A word of wisdom: Always test the colors on your hand. You did not just spend eight minutes perfecting your wing to have to start all over when the color doesn’t come out the way you hoped.
On the first two tests in the picture featured, I am using the same eyeshadows. The only difference is that I used a white eyeliner as the base in the first test instead of black to make the colors come out pink and champagne.
If you’re not ready to dive into the colors of the rainbow try a dark shimmery eyeshadow or liner that is close to your eye color. In the fourth test I used a green shade to match my eyes see product below).
Here are some suggested prodcuts based on your eye color:
Blue – Dark Seas Metallic Shadow by Tarte
Green – Moondust Eyeshadow by Urban Decay
Hazel – Metal Crush Eyeshadow Thrasher in Matallic Gold by Kat Von D
2. Add a Pop of Color to Prints and Stripes
You went out of your comfort zone and bought that leopard print skirt, so why not just embrace the wild and add more color?
When accessorizing, wear a belt the same color as your shoes to bring the look full circle.
When I’m strolling the boardwalk for real and not posing like I’ve just spotted Mr. Softee, I swap out the black boots for a pair of white sneakers.
This outfit is also great for a fun brunch (mask included) or if you’re going to Home Depot with your boyfriend and get easily lost. He will find you, I promise.
For those who are not ready to part with your yoga pants – I feel you, girl. You can still dress up your sweats without looking like an Olsen twin.
Styling a tighter fit cropped sweater with striped leggings says ‘dressy,’ not ‘messy.’
These white sneakers are my go-to shoes lately. If you’re carefree like I am (aka you’re a walking advertisement for tide pens), then you probably don’t want to spend a pretty penny on these babies.
There are tons of affordable white sneakers out there that won’t break the bank:
VenusCelia Women’s Rainbow Canvas Lace Up Sneaker
Women’s Lunea-Wo’s Vulcanized Canvas Sneakers – Universal Thread™
3. Ditch the Black Blazer for Something Brighter
Ah, the days of wearing blazers and putting on real clothes for work. How nostalgic. Don’t let your blazer collect dust this Fall. Style with a white tee and stand out at your next Zoom meeting (unless you forgot to start working on that project and need to lay low. In that case, turn off your camera and make sure to remind everyone your wifi has been acting up).
FYI: Jeans and sneakers make the look a little less profesh if you do decide to break free from your WFH yoga pants. I like to call that look ‘Business on the top, fitness on the bottom.’
Looking for inspiration? Try pairing with an accessory that is a shade close to your blazer on the color wheel. Think bright orange earrings with a red blazer.
4. Pin it Up with a Colorful Hairpin
You guessed it. Ya girl was rocking butterfly clips on the daily in her youth. Safe to say that some things never change. I am a huge fan of hair accessories because it means I can cover my unwashed hair (#godblessdryshampoo) and because they are an affordable and chic way to make a fashion statement. These clips from Amazon cost me $8.99. They come in six different colors and two shapes per color. I prefer more massive clips for my more enormous dome, but go with what fits your noggin best.
5. Rock Solid Red Booties
These shoes are giving me “there’s no place like home” vibes (not like we’re venturing outside much most of these days).
Don’t be afraid to pair your red kicks with something other than black and white. I styled my red booties with a schoolgirl skirt, boyfriend jean jacket, and apparently RBF.
Mix it up! Remember the color wheel? If you’re feeling dangerous, rock these with dark skinny jeans and a hot pink sweater like I was wearing above.
Feeling inspired? Tag me on Instagram with some of your own looks!
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