The Best Beauty Trends From New York Fashion Week Fall ’16

As is usually the case, you have to take some of the beauty trends that come from New York Fashion Week (NYFW) with a grain of salt. It’s not likely you will see anyone wearing feathers glued on to their painted nails (like at Libertine) or with glitter highlighted cheeks (like at Opening Ceremony) or frizzed out crazy-person hair with rags tied throughout (like at The Blondes). So we are only going to focus on the trends that are plausible and even then, be mindful of which you try – especially if you are over 35. We hope at this stage of life, you know which trends will work for you and which will make you look utterly ridiculous. MAKEUP One trend that is back and was at too many shows to even try to list was the full-thick eyebrow. Once again, they were everywhere and in some cases I even noticed a slight unibrow. As you age, the shape of your brows are essential for keeping you from looking your real age. I tried to grow my brows back out to their more natural (ahem, full) form and can attest, it was not a good look on me. I went back to my signature groomed brows, but kept them slightly fuller. Another trend that was at too many shows to list and one we don’t particularly care for is the no-makeup makeup look. Unless you are under 30 and have spectacular skin and features, don’t attempt this look. Goth Black Eyeliner: DVF, Marc Jacobs, Alice & Olivia, Barbara Tfank, Carmen Marc Valvo, Gypsy Sport, Adam Selman, Maiyet, Tadashi Shoji Brown Lips: Area, Derek Lam, Chris Benz, DKNY Brown Eye Makeup: Carolina Herrara, Tibi, Yigal Azrouël, Altuzarra, Desigual, Tracy Reese Blue Eyes: Chado Ralph Rucci, Anna K, Gypsy Sport, Francesca Liberatore, Mara Hoffman, Thom Browne, Jill Stuart Red Lips: Prabal Gurung, Rodarte, Cushnie et Ochs, Naeem Kahn, Rachel Zoe, Mansur Gavriel, Marissa Webb, Creatures of the Wind, Proenza Schouler, The Blondes, Gypsy Sport, Concept Korea, Edun, Sachin + Babi

HAIR Another trend that was at too many shows to list was the return of the center part. Even when hair was pulled back, it was mostly parted down the middle. Center Part and Sleek: Thomas Wylde, Vera Wang, Carolina Hererra The Mullet: DKNY, The Row, Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Lacoste,  Michael Kors *Take note, the look was mostly on one model, Yana Bovenistier. Bangs:  Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, The Row, Ohne Titel, DVF, BCBG, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Gypsy Sport, Christian Siriano, Edun, Lacoste, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Tadashi Shoji Loose Waves: Zac Posen, Diane von Furstenberg, BCBG, Tibi, Lei Sang Bong, Monique Lhullier, Altuzarra, Tadashi Shoji Brushed Out Tight Curls: Altuzarra, Saunder, Runa Ray, Edun Low Ponytails: Suno, Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra, DKNY, Jason Wu, Kate Spade, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria Beckham, Yigal Azrouël, Coach, Marissa Webb, J.Mendel, CG Rolled Ponytails: Prabal Gurung, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger Chignons: Oscar de la Renta, Creatures of the Wind, Rodarte Deep Side Part: Calvin Klein, Delpozo, Proenza Schouler, Barbara Tfank, Karen Walker, Marissa Webb Messy Knots: Derek Lam, BCBG, Tory Burch, Derek Lam, Rag & Bone, Marchesa Messy Updo’s: Vera Wang, Marchesa, Carmen Marc Valvo, Georgine Double French Braids: Doo.Ri, Rachel Zoe, Ulla Johnson, Christian Siriano, Sally Lapointe, A Détacher, Creatures of the Wind Easy Loose No-fuss Hair: Ralph Lauren, Rodarte, Misha Nonoo, Lela Rose, Michael Kors NAILS As expected, nails ran the gamut from clear to whacked out nail art. Here are some of our favorites. Art Deco: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Bibhu Mohapatra, Jonathan Simkhai Single Middle Stripe or Dot: Delpozo, Sally LaPointe, Francesca Liberatore, Taoray Wang, Veda Vamp, Dark Red: Rodarte Sheer Pink: Derek Lam, Prabal Gurung, Boss, Jason Wu, Proenza Schouler Sheer Pink with Foil: Jenny Packham, Carmen Marc Valvo, Opening Ceremony, Tibo Matte Nude or Pale Pink: Jason Wu, Karen Walker, Monique Lhuillier, Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, Prabal Gurung Dagger Nails: Jeremy Scott, The Blondes, 5:31 Jerome, Tanya Taylor Metallic: Jill Stuart, Roland, Tadashi Shoji Shiny Black: Jonathan Simkhai, Lela Rose, Milly, Tadashi Shoji, Rag & Bone, Nicholas K Red: Kate Spade, Mansur Gavriel French Manicure: Cushnie et Ochs, Rachel Antonoff, A Détacher Two-tone: Creatures of the Wind, DKNY Chocolate: Suno, Milly, Jay Godfrey, DKNY, Narciso Rodriguez, Suno Dotted: Sally LaPointe, Ohne Titel, Desigual Are you following Fountain Of 30 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pintrest? We’ve got lots going on, so join in on the fun! – Lauren Dimet Waters Photos: New York Mag, Pops Sugar; Lela Rose and Ulla Johnson from Erin Baiano for Beauty.com =