This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Auburn chapter.

Fall is a time to experiment with new makeup looks, especially by playing up your lips as the main feature! Combining a dark red, wine, or purple lip with a neutral smokey eye is one way to perfectly capture the essence of fall. Below are two of the best examples of fall makeup trends. Both sultry and mysterious, these two woman exude a festive and fall-like attitude.

It is often complicated to find some good dark colors that compliment your skin tone. You can find any brand name shade at your favorite shops or drugstores. Other great options are from MAC Cosmetics and Kate Moss, if your budget allows!

Mac Cosmetics “Fashion Revival” and “Hang Up” (purchase here)

“Lasting Finish” by Kate Moss (purchase colors 107 and 111 here )

Beautifuly designed neutral/nude makeup pallets perfectly accentuate the dark lips. For a simple smokey eye, put a light neutral brown on the lid of your eye, followed by a darker progression working up to crease-go as dark or light as you like and finish with a light highlighting color on your brow bone.

Urban Decays “Naked3” Pallete (purchase here)

NYX “Nude on Nude” Pallete (purchase here)

But most important, have fun with your makeup! Show us your favorite fall makeup look on Instagram by using the #hcauburn.