The most flattering tones are spicy, browned and on the reddened side.įind drama in oxblood, deep rust, Anjou pear and carnelian.īeautiful everyday lip colours present in a range of toasted, cappuccino browns. Lip colours are very rich and best kept matte. Load up the colour, your face can handle the weight. Lighter neutrals are grain coloured - brown rice, oatmeal and millet. Deep olive is an amazing alternative.Įxperiment with peacock teal, bronze and dark gold in eyeshadows.
Look for the darkest espresso eyeliner just before black. Some blacks might be ok but many have a bluish tone better suited to Winters so take care. They add light and shimmer when you’re all about smoulder.īlack-brown mascara suits all Dark Autumns, even those with very deep natural pigmentation.
#Dark autumn vs true autumn skin#
This season is all about the shadow.īecause of it’s extreme depth, this is the most three-dimensional of all the seasons.Īs a result, Dark Autumn skin loves shadow so definitely try out contouring.ĭeep salmon or amaranth pink are your blush colours.ĭon’t go near illuminators or highlighters. They’re amazing but can be tricky to find.Įven in the right colours, shiny fabrics don’t always work because their reflectivity messes with the value level. The palette’s greys present as rhinoceros hide, crocodile and bronzy iron. Military green, deep chilli, burgundy and molasses make better colours for suiting. Opt for other neutrals wherever you can - they have more dimension on a Dark Autumn - and use black sparingly to ground an outfit. Fabrics like tweed or wool can help soften the effect if necessary.Īvoid teaming a black outfit with cooler toned jewellery. Textured or matte versions are far better than very solid, obsidian blacks. It might be easy, especially in corporate wear, but it won’t be great unless you’re prepared to balance it with plenty of warmth. Cognac or bitter chocolate are unbeatable.īlack is fine and often a better option than many lighter browns.īuffed, glossy finishes like the surface of a chestnut or polished saddle are great but avoid patent leather.ĭark Autumns were born to wear classic leopard print.Īlthough black is in the palette, be warned. A solid finish is fine and so is a little fade, but leave the super worn looks for softer or lighter seasons.īeware of brown footwear - many classic browns don’t have the depth required to ground a Dark Autumn. The result will be well worth the effort.ĭark dye is best for blue denim. Many jewellers do produce high-quality pieces in Dark Autumn-friendly metals. Own your unique beauty and look a bit harder if you want something special. However on you they look regal and fascinating so don’t get distracted by bright, shiny things.
The most flattering Dark Autumn metals are uncommon in commercial prestige jewellery. Leather and wooden jewellery are amazing. Hematite, dark turquoise and garnets connect beautifully with the palette. Keep gemstones deep and soulful with solid colour and raw, rounded or rough-cut finishes. Created from pyrite and silver, the high iron content and blackened texture lowers the value of this metal to subterranean levels. Marcasite is one of Dark Autumn’s best option for cool metallics. Some metals, like platinum, don’t colour much with age so are best avoided completely as they’ll never reach the low value level. Matte silver works and pewter is great but both need warming up. This season is where oxidised copper and brass come into their own.ĭon’t go near cooler metals unless they are tarnished to kingdom come. Generally, it’s just too pink and light but if you can find a dark or blackened version, all power to you! Even better if it’s the weathered, antique kind.īe careful with rose gold. This season is so dark and so heavy that anything shiny or reflective will look completely disconnected.Īll finishes really need to be very matte, opaque or textured to look their best. The value level will make or break a piece of jewellery for a Dark Autumn.
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