The foliage isn't the only thing changing color this fall. Much like the leaves on stone cobbled streets, autumn’s makeup trends are romantically somber in shades of golden brown, burgundy, crimson and dusty rose. Forget about the shimmering pastels of the beach bunny set. The au courant look for the new season is smoldering, grown up, and sexy. If Hollywood sirens’ faces are any indication of what is to come, brace yourselves for matte red lips, smoky eyes and pale complexions. This holiday season think come-hither sensuality with a tinge of vulnerability.

sophisticated beautyThe lead lady of Almodóvar's new film Volver is the original femme fatale. Her dark rimmed eyes and fleshy red lips are what sizzling dreams are made of. Despite her irresistible sex appeal Penelope always manages to look classy and out of reach. To emulate her sophisticated look...

kirsten dunst coy innocenceKristen Dunst has been instrumental in resurrecting Marie Antoinette. Her success in depicting the teenage queen in the new Sophia Coppola film has miraculously brought the original fashionista back from the dead. To indulge in a bit of dewy innocence, a dash of whimsical beauty, and a whole a lot of cake a lá the French...

portrait of a lady Whether playing a gorgeous elf on the Tolkien Trilogy or Brad Pitt's wounded wife in the thought provoking film Babel, Cate Blanchett demands attention. Hers is a timeless beauty, thrillingly romantic and poetically pure. To emulate Cate's captivating look...

This holiday season channel the lady within. Imagine yourself to be a contemporary Charlotte Bronte character embroiled in a torrid romance. Simply let old fashioned love and reckless passion inspire you.


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