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Fall Makeup Must-Haves

Now that autumn is here, not only is it time to switch your wardrobe, it's time to switch the contents of your makeup bag.

On The Early Show Monday, stylist to the stars David Evangelista told women the five things they have to have for the new season.

The good news is that makeup for fall 2006 is glamorous, but no-fuss, and requires minimal effort. It's all about bold, strong colors for lips and nails, defined eyes and full brows. So, it's time to ditch the gossamer glosses and shimmery shadows from summer, and modify your cosmetics for fall.

Evangelista covered five categories of products that every woman must have in her makeup bag this season: bold lip colors, deep eyeliners, a brow kit for full eyebrows, a thin black headband, and dark nail polish.

FALL MUST-HAVE NO. 1: BOLD LIP COLOR

In the past few seasons, the trend for lip color has been towards a pale, neutral, glossy mouth. But this autumn, the pop of color that you used to get on your cheeks and eyes has now transferred to the mouth. Deep, bold cherry reds, cranberries and plums can be worn by any woman; you just have to know your skin's undertones (blue, red, yellow) and choose a red or plum that best suits your coloring. And there's a bold lip color for every woman no matter what form of lip color she prefers; whether you prefer matte lipsticks or color-packed glosses, there's a plethora of product for you to choose from. A few notable bold lip colors for fall 2006:

  • Lancome Color Fever gloss in Intense and Mercury Rising ($22) — a vivid punch of color, plus even glossiness that doesn't feel clumpy or sticky. The perfect combination of gloss and lipstick
  • MAC lipstick in Diva ($14) — a matte, intense reddish burgundy that's a makeup artist favorite this season
  • Nars lipstick in Jungle Red ($23) — a semi-matte, bright cherry red that's perfect for women who aren't fond of matte, matte looks.
  • Bourjois Lovely Rouge lipstick in Rouge Ailie ($14) moisturizes lips and gives your mouth intense, silky color in one coat
  • Molton Brown Wonderlips Whisper lipstick in Juniper ($20) contains ingredients that plump up your pout.
  • Wet N Wild Lipstick #508 A ($.99) is an inexpensive lipstick that is feather and bleed-proof.

    FALL MUST-HAVE NO. 2: EYELINER

    If you're going for a bold lip, you don't want to play up your eyes with too much color. The best way to make your eyes pop without loading on the dark shadows and heavy mascara of past seasons is with an eyeliner that will define the shape of your eyes. When it comes to color, think of neutral, autumnal shades ... or colors that compliment the dark, black fashions that are so popular this fall (gunmetal, grey, even black). You don't want to coat your eyes in liner — just define and make the eyes pop. As with lipstick, eyeliners for the fall are coming in all sorts of formulations and types: liquid liner, pencils, even eyeliner pens ... whichever you feel most comfortable with, there's an eyeliner for every woman. A few notable liners:

  • MAC Fluidline ($14.50) provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish (must be used with an eyeliner brush).
  • Physician's Formula Felt Tip Eye Marker ($6.95) is an easy-to-use felt-tip eyeliner pen that gives the perfectly defined look of a liquid eyeliner without the mess.
  • Chanel Le Crayon Yeux ($27.50) is enriched with Vitamin E, and is ophthalmologist tested and safe for contact lens wearers.
  • Guerlain Divinora in Mauve Profond and Brun Chocolat ($32) has a super-slim brush so you can apply liquid liner without getting an overly-thick line.
  • Aveda Eye Definer ($12) is made with all-natural ingredients that won't irritate sensitive eyes and skin.
  • MAC Liquidlast Liner ($16.50) is a rich color liquid eye liner that combines long-lasting wear with a non-smudge, non-flake precision line.
  • Sisley Photo Kohl Star Eyeliner ($39) defines eyes with a splash of shimmer embedded in the pencil, giving your lash line a "sequined" look.
  • Eye Lingerie Eye Pencil in Godiva Lace ($19.50) is a heavily pigmented pencil with a brush end to smudge the color and soften the line.FALL MUST-HAVE NO. 3: BROW KIT

    Good news for bushy-browed girls the world round: pencil-thin, overly-arched brows are officially out, and natural, full brows are in (just like some of the '80s inspired fashions, the Brooke Shields eyebrow circa 1984 is back big time). However, brows are not only full, but groomed as well.

    So what if you're a victim of over-plucking from seasons past, or if your brows are an overgrown mess? It's time to invest in a brow kit, brow shaper, and brow gel. A tip: when using a brow filler, tinted brow gel or mousse, don't go too dark: paler shades will fill your brows best. A few of the best:

  • Anastasia Beverly Hills 7 Piece Brow Kit ($85) includes anything and everything you'll ever need for your eyebrows: stencils (to create the perfect shape), tweezers, brow filler, brow gel ... you can't help but get the perfect brow with this kit. If you want to spend a little less, try the Anastasia Brow Ex-Press Palette ($38) — with four brow stencils, two brow powders, an angled brush and highlighter, you can use your own tweezers and get to work.
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Blonde ($18) provides a lesser degree of pigmentation for achieving subtle, hair-like strokes.
  • Pantina Brow Whiz ($6) is a double-ended wand that is one part brow pencil, one part brow gel.
  • Becca Brow Powder ($20) is used by almost every celebrity brow shaper without their own line of product; it's formulated to be applied in fine strokes that resemble natural hairs ... and it does double duty, too — it can be used wet as an eyeliner as well.
    FALL MUST-HAVE NO. 4: THE THIN BLACK HEADBAND

    Whether you're going for a polished, ladylike coif, or a funky, textured 'do, the thin black headband is a must this season. It keeps stray hairs off the face (to show off your fall makeup!) and looks chic and sophisticated — even if you pair it up with a messy ponytail. It's an accessory that any woman with any hair length/style can wear.

    For those who have hated wearing those plastic headbands that pinch your head to the brink of unbearable pain, there's even better news: the black headband of today is made with softer fabrics, like black ribbon or other fabrics (we have one from Goody that looks like black crocodile skin!) that won't give you a headache by day's end. A few to try:

  • Goody Park Avenue collection headbands in Skinny Black Satin ($4.99) and Skinny Black Faux Croc ($4) are a cheap yet chic option
  • Zitomer's The Finest Accessories black headband ($20) or Anna black headband ($15) instantly make your coif look incredibly polished and ladylike.

    FALL MUST-HAVE NO. 5: DARK NAIL POLISH

    It's been over a decade since Chanel created the nail polish sensation with the release of their "Vamp" nail color. And now, dark nails are back — deep, blood red, brown and borderline black colors are pushing pale pinks off fingernails around the world. Chanel is back in the game with their Black Satin nail color (a color even deeper than "Vamp" — and a color that you can't find anywhere — even in the Chanel PR department! This stuff has flown off shelves across the country), but there are lots of alternatives for those of us who can't get our hands on a bottle of the expensive French stuff. A few notable colors:

  • Nars Nail Polish in Gimme Shelter and Chinatown ($15 each) is a new formula designed to improve flexibility, durability, gloss and shine and chip-resistant.
  • Deborah Lippman Collection nail color in Hit Me With Your Best Shot and Dark Side of the Moon ($15 each) pack a wallop of color to your nails while strengthening them with protein biotin, and calming them with green tea which makes them wearable for even the most sensitive skin types.
  • Black Radiance Calcium Enriched Nail Color in Black Licorice ($1.99) is fortified with calcium and other conditioning agents to help keep nails strong, healthy and flexible.
  • Tropez Nail Enamel in Black Satin ($.99) An inexpensive to the Chanel version of the same name, this is a borderline-black nail color packs in color and shine.
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