'Tis The Season: Favorite Products For Fall

I'm a firm believer that you should wear whatever makeup shades that you like no matter what time of year it is.

I mean, if bright orange lipstick is your favorite, you should rock it year round, not just in warm weather.

But I'll admit that there are certain colors that I associate with specific seasons, so I tend to wear them more regularly at those times of the year.

And I'll also confess that traditional fall colors tend to be my absolute favorites -- all the rich, warm shades of plum, burgundy, rust, copper, and bronze totally float my boat.

So I thought I'd share some of my favorite products for the fall (I'm kind of jumping the gun a bit, given that it's still in the 80s here in NY and fall doesn't officially start for another week or so, but like I said, it's my favorite season for makeup colors so I couldn't wait.) in case you're in the market for some cool weather-ready shades:


L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush

I love this shadow year-round, but it's one of my favorite lid shades for fall in particular. It's a seriously shimmery sort of amber gold shade that pairs well with all the other warm fall colors that I love. It's a budget-friendly product too, retailing for about $7.99.


e.l.f. Baked Eye Shadow in Burnt Plum

e.l.f. Baked Eye Shadow in Burnt Plum

e.l.f. Baked Eye Shadow in Burnt Plum

The e.l.f. Baked Eye Shadow formula definitely isn't the most pigmented one around. But you can intensify the color by applying it wet, and I also find that it builds up quite nicely too, so really, it just requires a little more work than some other shadows. For me, Burnt Plum is such a lovely crease or outer corner shade for fall that I'm willing to put in the work. And talk about budget-friendly! These babies are only $3 each.


Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow in Flame Thrower

Makeup Geek Foiled Eye Shadow in Flame Thrower

Makeup Geek Foiled Eye Shadow in Flame Thrower

If there's one eye shadow that's pretty much fall in a pan, it has to be this one. Flame Thrower is a rich, metallic copper that can seriously make blue eyes pop. It has a very intense finish, though, so I find that it's best paired with matte or satin shadows. You can pick it up for $9.99.


NARS Blush in Dolce Vita

NARS Blush in Dolce Vita

NARS Blush in Dolce Vita

I love berry and wine blush shades for the fall, and Dolce Vita is a kind of a cross between the two. It's got a matte finish too, if that's the look you prefer for the fall. This one is a little pricey, retailing for $30, but I feel like everyone should have at least one NARS blush in his or her collection.


Maybelline Master Glaze Glistening Blush Stick in Make a Mauve

Maybelline Master Glaze Blush Stick in Make a Mauve

Maybelline Master Glaze Blush Stick in Make a Mauve

In cooler weather, I love cream blushes, and the Maybelline Master Glaze Blush Sticks are a great option at the drugstore. I'm in love with the shade Make a Mauve for fall because it's kind of a plummy berry shade that blends out really well -- and it's only about $8.99 too.


Maybelline Creamy Matte Lip Color in Touch of Spice

Maybelline Creamy Matte Lip Color in Touch of Spice

Maybelline Creamy Matte Lip Color in Touch of Spice

Matte lipsticks always seem to be trendy for fall, and the Maybelline Creamy Matte Lip Color line is a formula that feels really comfortable even in colder weather. I love the Touch of Spice shade for an everyday fall lip color. It's kind of a mid-tone reddish plum that's bold without being overly dramatic (especially if you have fair to light skin). It's not too expensive either -- I paid about $8 for mine.

ColourPop Lippie Stix in LBB

Colour Pop Lippie Stix in LBB

Colour Pop Lippie Stix in LBB

If you want a slightly vampier look, I absolutely love ColourPop's LBB. It's a rich plum wine with a matte finish that really makes a bold statement. Best of all, all of the Lippie Stix are only $5 each.



What are your favorite makeup products for fall?