Of brown sugar and Cinnamon

The morning sun rises from a pool of crimson and gold spilling light all over the white clouds, and shefali--the precious flower of fall--infusing the surroundings with its delicate fragrance.  As the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore once said in his songs, "Autumn blossoms radiate like a lotus pond, indulging my muse out of my heart." After weeks of cold and grey monsoon afternoons with the dull skies threatening rain, one constantly looks over the horizon for the arrival of autumn.  

As rare and fleeting autumn days may be, they give us a perfect opportunity to recalibrate our lifestyle.  Sure, one does not expect a radical change in hair colour or sudden showcase of too much glam; rather fall appeals for smaller yet liberating changes in both makeup and fashion.  Even if you count yourself as one of those people whose lipstick is always a little uneven, eyeliner a little smudged and the earrings forgotten from four days ago, that too if you remember to wear them, there is still hope to savour some fall inspired change in our own unique way. 

Heavily Lined Eyes

If you take a look around the global makeup scene for fall, you will know tough and sultry are no longer mutually exclusive. It's time to invest on your eye makeup as the season beckons worn in eye and gleaming lids for a strong, sooty, smoky eye so arresting that it will cause anyone to look twice. This season, dramatic eye makeup is quintessentially fall and it begins by heavily rimming your waterlines with dark, charcoal liner. From jet black to midnight blues, create smudging effects and intense flicks to achieve that perfect dark look. Having said that, ideal makeup tools are absolutely imperative- Maybelline EyeStudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil is a supreme option to invest on as a key piece of eye makeup items. Autumn also invites chunky lashes, also known as spider lashes. Apply it both on your top and bottom lashes to make the eye pop. Use a curler to create an even more dramatic look.

Your brows play a role of paramount importance in the creation of flawless eye makeup. Brows should be untamed this season which means brushing brows up and filling in sparse areas to make it full and arched. Maybelline Brow Drama brow mascara can be used to give more volume without looking artificial like most pencil liners can end up as.

Dark and Moody

The 90's are back which means it's time to ditch your summer nudes and pinks for all shades at the extremes of the colour spectrums. Most makeup brands introduce products specially created with the change of trend every season.  And, as such there is no better time than now to try out Urban Decay cosmetics vintage capsule collection. Whether it's a lazy afternoon with your significant other or a formal work day, this can be appropriate for both. Another fall special, Bumble from Colour Pop Ultra-matte lipstick, when paired with a neutral gloss, is an ideal example of autumnal glow. 

All that glitters is gold

Fall inspires glitters, gold and an addition of metallic shadows and lip creams everywhere. Urban Decay's Naked Illuminated Trio is a must have consisting of three best shades stunning the runways. Once again, subtlety is the key. Blending your highlighters is of utmost importance when drenching the eyes in shimmering eye shadows. Colour pop cosmetics has a diverse collection of highlighters varying in different shades from dusty rose muse to paisley that can be used to softly brush your brow bones with a bit of glossy shine or create a killer cheekbone highlight with a dash of sparkles.

Warm Cheeks

A fall in the humidity index means it is time to display a bit of clear skin without the presence of heatproof makeup.  A sheer coverage can be done with sunscreen, BB cream and pressed powder. Foundation can be used soon after to create a stronger base.  But, mostly fall demands warm cheeks- a glow with effortlessly flushed cheeks that can be done with a simple flick of your blush brush.

Can we reinvent a classic or blindly follow global trends? Yes, a million times. But, this fall try to emphasise on individual beauty and exude that personality through makeup. Go for small changes, but a stunning effect.

Photo: LS Archive/Sazzad Ibne Sayed

Jewellery: Aarong