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False lashes on the lower lash line can help create a '60s - inspired look.

The new school year is about to begin, which means some exciting new beginnings are just around the corner. It also means that the fall season is almost here, which comes with some fresh makeup trends.

We often get stuck in the same routine with our makeup and can start to find that it is becoming dull and boring. There is no better time to try new makeup trends than the fall/back-to-school season!

A metallic touch is the first makeup trend of the season; normally the metallic look is kept around the eyes, but this year, it is not only eyes but nails and lips, as well!

A metallic sheen can brighten up a certain area of the face and can also look youthful. An easy way to incorporate the metallic trend is by dusting a loose, metallic pigment over the eyeshadow you already wear, especially focusing on the center of the eyelid and brow bone. Brands such as Lise Watier, Makeup Forever and Gosh have excellent products for this.

If you are not a fan of a lot of eye makeup, you can always use those same metallic pigments and use them on the lips. Choose your favourite lip colour and then tap a bit of the pigment to the center of the lips, which will make the lips look fuller. A good tip is to keep the metallic pigment in the same tone as the lip colour (silver with cool tones, gold/bronze with warm tones) as it will compliment the lips much better.

The second standout trend is the reincarnation of the ‘60s. This has a heavy focus on the lashes. If you are daring (or want to be) apply a heavy coat of mascara on the upper lashes and then apply spider-like false lashes to the bottom row of lashes. These false lashes have an alternating pattern of thick sections of lashes and thin ones, which create a spider effect.

Lastly, the fall trends focus on complexion which is all about creating that radiant skin, whether you have to use makeup or not. If you are someone who has a good skin complexion, the most beneficial thing to do would be to focus on an illuminating skin care line. Brands such as Shiseido’s White Lucent or Clinique’s Even Better will help bring out the skin’s luminosity and radiance.

For those of us who don’t have the blessing of perfect skin, radiant foundations and powders are key. This does not necessarily mean using full coverage but something that will give the skin a nice dewy look. NARS Sheer Glow and Lancome Teint Miracle are perfect for achieving this look.

For the new school year, get outside of your comfort zone and try a new makeup trend. Whether it be as daring as wear a metallic lip colour or simply changing your foundation, do something different, and start this year off right.