Sunday, September 11, 2016

Transitioning into Autumn


It seemed we were all getting very excited about the fact that Autumn had arrived, but it definitely has not today - currently dressed in shorts and a tank top because it's bloomin' Summer still it seems. Although I'm definitely up for harping on about the Autumnal lips and smokey gold eyes, I think early September calls for a bit more of a transitional makeup period. I don't particularly feel at the moment like I can red the classic Rimmel 107 or my Charlotte Tilbury Glastonberry, but instead need to slowly move my way into Autumnal inspired makeup. 

When it comes to blush, rather than jumping straight into intense berry tones and red brick blushes, I love using ones which sort of have a hint of rose-gold which start warming up the face but without being a bit too dark for the Summer months. The Mac Mineralize Blush in 'Gleeful' is a great transitional blush as although it may look like a very berry-toned blush in the pan, it's actually quite a pink toned blusher with a gorgeous pearl-vein running through it. The pearl tone gives the blush that little bit more of brightening quality rather than being a harsh dark-matte shade. Another blush perfect to transition into Autumn is the Benefit 'Rockateur' blush that's in my Benefit Cheekathon Palette. This is that perfect rose gold blush, that gives a beautiful flushed look as well. The other shades Dandelion and Coralista in the palette are very 'Summer' whereas a rose-gold blush just adds in a bit more warmth to the face.

Next of course is the eyes. I'm loving using my KIKO Long Lasting Eyeshadow Sticks and my Maybelline Colour Tattoo 'On and On Bronzed'. They may look like those intense Autumnal shades, but during the 'transitional period' (sounds really odd...need a better name) I don't tend to go too heavy with these colours as I would do in the Autumn. I start by applying a thin layer of the eyeshadows onto my eyelids and blending it out. It adds a smokey eye bronzed look, far from looking too much like a  'night out' look but also just easing into the darker eye look. 



Without wanting to jump too heavily into berry tones and red lips, I love wearing a dark pink/taupe/mauve shaded lipsticks. With my skin being less dry as we enter Autumn (Summer and Winter are the worst) I am a lot happier wearing a liquid lipstick. The Milani Amore Matte Lip Cream in 'Allure' which is a gorgeous warm rose colour. Without being too hot pink or too light pink it is a great shade to match the Rose-Gold blushes as well. Although no the best liquid lipstick formula I adore the colour of this. If you don't like the formula of these I would also recommend the Wet 'n Wild Matte Lipstick 'Rose Bus'. Rose is seriously that great transitional shade into Autumn without being too 'BAM GIVE ME CHRISTMAS'. Yup, I've seen some of you tweeting about Christmas already ;) ... 


Let me know in the comments below what products you use to transition into Autumn or if you're one of those people already donning the red lips and berry tones!
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  1. The Milani lip shade is so gorgeous I need to try it!

    Lauren Ashleigh xx

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    1. The lip colour is amazing but if you tend to have dry lips I would skip the formula and go for a similar dusty-rose colour! xx

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  2. those Kiko eyeshadow sticks look gorgeous, I need to check them out. Thanks for the post!
    Jen | Giveaway | Velvet Spring

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    1. They are amazing! So worth the money and great quality! xx

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  3. You have the most gorgeous shades! x
    Morgan
    www.justmorgs.com

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  4. I love using Rockateur at this time of the month! I feel like rose gold shades are perfect for this time, a good mix of summer and autumn.

    www.beautyfromkatie.blogspot.com

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    1. It's such a perfect shade and am so happy I finally have it in my collection! xx

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  5. I love autumnal makeup so much! You've got some gorgeous picks, all the kinds of colour I love. The Allure lippie looks such a beautiful shade, definitely going to look at that one!

    www.Barely There Beauty.com | British-Korean Beauty & Lifestyle blog

    xx

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    1. Thank you Jennifer! I love Autumn time too but it's still so hot here I can't delve too quickly into dark berry lips just yet! xx

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  6. I love the cheekaton palette, have it too, and that Milani lipstick is adorable

    Fashion and Cookies - fashion and beauty blog

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    1. Isn't it such a great palette! I'm so happy I finally purchased it! xx

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  7. That MAC blush looks totally stunning. I've only tried a couple of blushes from them, so I definitely need to add more to my collection!
    Lucie xo | lucieleannexo.wordpress.com

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    1. I picked it up over a year ago actually in a outlet mall in the states so don't think I even paid that much for it! xx

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  8. I am still wearing Summer makeup as it's still very sunny and warm on my side of Canada and the warm weather will continue until next week. I finally got my hands on Rimmel 107 and I can't wait to wear it!

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Same here! It's so hot and something like 31 degrees here in the UK! Hopefully at one point the Autumnal weather will stick and I can get back to wearing Autumn makeup xx

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  9. These makeup products look gorgeous! I am all about the maybelline color tattoos, you're so lucky you have access to kiko.

    www.themakeupaficionado.com

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    1. I love them! Oh I know I can't believe they aren't everywhere! hopefully they will come near to you soon! xx

      www.iridescentplaces.com

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  10. I have the Milani lip cream in Allure too and it is so beautiful, I am glad I decided to purchase it!

    Yiota
    PinkDaisyLoves

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    1. It's such a gorgeous colour just wish the formula was a bit better! xx

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