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Alluring Date Night Makeup For Fall

Gabi Duncan |
October 27, 2013 | 11:26 a.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

Date night is the perfect opportunity to break out of your usual routine and amp up the makeup. Fall weather means darker lipsticks and eyeshadows, but each date is the chance to try something unique. Whether it is a night out with the girls or an evening with that special someone, these flirty and seductive makeup looks will enhance your beauty for an unforgettable experience. 

Dinner Date

A deep wine-colored lip will draw positive attention to your pucker on a dinner date. Wine and berry colors are ideal for fall, and will definitely make a lasting impression.

A lip liner is a must to achieve this luscious pout. Line and fill in your lips with a lip pencil, like M.A.C. Lip Pencil in Burgundy or Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Venom. Follow the liner with a deep red or wine lip color, like M.A.C. Lipstick in Fixed On Drama or Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Brilliant Bordeaux.

Keep the rest of your makeup minimal, to complement the bold lip. Swipe on some mascara, fill in those brows, and you are good to go!

Make your mouth the focal point of the date with bordeaux lips (Pinterest @LustreArtistry).
Make your mouth the focal point of the date with bordeaux lips (Pinterest @LustreArtistry).

Drinks and Dancing

A smokey eye creates the perfect amount of drama for an exhilarating night out on the town, complete with drinks and dancing.

First, apply black eyeliner like Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Kajal Liner on the top and bottom lash lines. Then, smudge it out - the messier, the better. Afterward, apply a dark gray, matte eyeshadow to your eyelids and bottom lash line. Try Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Oil Slick or L’Oreal Infallible 24Hr Eyeshadow in Sultry Smoke. Make sure you blend it out thoroughly to get the desired effect. If you are feeling adventurous, try crimson or tawny on your lids. Finish with a couple coats of mascara and a nude lipstick, like Nars Satin Lipstick in Honolulu Honey or Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight

A smokey eye on a date is both intense and playful (Pinterest @Mere985).
A smokey eye on a date is both intense and playful (Pinterest @Mere985).

Concert or Movie Date

Rosy cheeks create a seamless balance between sexy and sweet. The look is soft and subtle, yet it imitates the natural, chilly weather flush. It is the optimal choice for a low-key event.

Select a cream blush for this look. Pick up Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Plum or Makeup Forever HD Microfinish Cream Blush in Light Rosewood. Apply to the apples of your cheeks for a flattering sheer wash of color. Brighten your eyes by applying NYX Wonder Pencil along the water line, and swipe on some mascara for an easy, eye-catching appearance.

Charm any date with a healthy tint of color on your cheeks (Pinterest @Mkeenan1228).
Charm any date with a healthy tint of color on your cheeks (Pinterest @Mkeenan1228).

Tailgating or Sporting Event

You can cheer on your favorite team and have impeccable makeup at the same time!

For an easy, just-rolled-out-of-bed glow, sweep highlighting bronzer on your temples, cheekbones and jawline for a gorgeous, radiant complexion. Try Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer or M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish Natural. To make an even bigger statement, show your brows some love. Bold eyebrows are a huge trend for fall, so shape and define them with M.A.C. Veluxe Brow Liner and Brow Set gel. Lightly dab on neutral-colored blush, and sweep on some mascara to finalize the look.

Bronzed skin and bold brows are stunning with minimum effort (Pinterest @Sndra3).
Bronzed skin and bold brows are stunning with minimum effort (Pinterest @Sndra3).

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