When greens fade to yellows, oranges and even chocolate browns, summer has officially turned a leaf. Temperatures begin to dip, and porches are decorated with pumpkins and mums. Our coffee order switches to pumpkin spice everything, and Saturdays are deemed family football days. We’ve made it. Fall has arrived.
With a new season comes new beauty trends and routines, everything from olive-toned smoky eyes to effortless low buns. We talked with style experts right here in Mount Pleasant to give us an overview of how we can transition our beauty style to match the season.
Bev Murphy, owner of Beauti Basics, has worked in the beauty industry for over 31 years and is a wealth of information for women in the Lowcountry. Her passion is helping women feel and look their best every single day, so transitioning seasons is right in her wheelhouse. “Fall in Charleston is all about effortless sophistication, with makeup and hair that reflect the warmth of the season,” Murphy enthused.
First things first, let’s talk about foundation. Murphy noted that “we are trading our high-glow finish for a smooth, breathable coverage” this fall. For our cheeks, “Sculpt and soften with a combination of warm bronzer and a pop of fall rose or mauve.” She described the fall eye look as being olive-tinted or even timeless neutrals and browns. Murphy also mentioned that eyes and lips will feature a “blurred or smudged” look this season. Instead of chiseled eyeliner, opt for “undereye liner in fun colors like olive, brown and plum … gently smudged.”
The same thing goes for our lips. Look for colors like “rusted rose, black cherry, muted brick red and rusted nude,” and apply with a gentle, smudged liner for a perfect autumn pout. Finishing our look with a stylish ‘do’ is always a must. Murphy gives us two looks to try this fall: “Polished waves with textured layers. And sleek, low buns and ponytails.” Murphy shared one final tip: “The biggest fall colors are chocolate brown and burgundy.”
Colors are literally the name of the game when it comes to House of Colour South Mt. Pleasant, where local resident Katie Heatherington provides color and style analysis to help you makeover your look one color at a time. “If you have had a color analysis you know what a gamechanger it is. First off, it is an instant confidence boost because wearing your season’s best shades makes your skin glow and your eyes pop,” said Heatherington.
If you’re investing in a true makeover this fall, choosing clothes that match your skin tone and facial features is critical, and starting with a color analysis can save you time and money in the long run. “A color analysis is where a client will arrive makeup free and I lay different colored drapes on them,” explained Heatherington. “I am looking at the undertones of their skin to determine which season is best for them. I help my clients discover colors that make them look brighter, fresher and healthier.”
Part of the color analysis categories you into a ‘season’ to help you choose outfits to complement your season (even in different calendar seasons). While Heatherington elaborated that every season has colors that won’t look best, each season also has tones and hues to help everyone keep on trend while staying in their season. Heatherington left us with some practical tips if we do already know what our season is.
“Springs need to lean into the richest shades in their palette, the ones that look like fall the most,” she advised. “Terracotta, tan and chocolate brown are all good options. Summers should lean into the deepest tones in their palette, the ones that feel comfy and cozy, like mushroom brown, plum and burgundy. Winters can pull out the darkest colors in their palette including damson, pine green and mole, leaving the brighter colors aside. The fall is autumn’s time to shine, and they should stock up on all the colors in their season!”
This fall let’s transition into our best, most confident selves. Whether you’re investing in a makeup tutorial or a color analysis, let’s step into the season looking and feeling incredible.
By Katie Finch
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