2009 Fall

Based on the runway makeup from their Fall/Winter 2009 runway show, twins Dan and Dean Caten of DSquared looked to the deliberately undone appearance of young Hollywood stars like Lindsay Lohan and the Olsen sisters for inspiration. "It's kind of 'rock-on' makeup, but it's effortless and not overly done or perfect," said Dean. Known for a humorous approach to fashion, like their recent take on glamping, DSquared has been partnering up with MAC since their first show 12 seasons ago. This time around, the MAC DSquared Fall/Winter Collection is edgy, purposefully disheveled, and not meant to be taken too seriously — or as MAC says, it's Ziegfeld Follies by way of Grey Gardens with a little Girl, Interrupted. Did you catch all that? It's all about a dark, glistening eye with a neutral face and nude lips.

For more photos of the collection, along with a quick how-to, just keep reading.

I admit, I don't shop at Mango much because of its high(er) prices, but times have changed, and so has the Spanish retailer. Mango just announced a new concept for Fall, dubbed Think Up, offering customers a variety — about 90 pieces — of its current collection at cheaper prices. I like to think of it as a permanent sale. All we have to do is look for the special Think Up tags when shopping in stores, or, check out the special Think Up section online. Side note, Scarlett for Mango = hotness.

To see pieces from the Think Up collection, read more

We've all been anticipating Jimmy Choo's collab with H&M, and while the collection won't hit stores until Nov. 14, feast your eyes on the newly released Fall look book. I can't seem to focus on just one item — the faux fur vest is calling my name, but there's also shoes, bags, dresses, jewels, and a pair of amazing leather-like leggings. Jimmy Choo on the cheap, life is sweet. Set your calendars . . .

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I have plenty of Summer pieces that can work in the Fall, but I'm thinking some stylish socks will help take them from warm weather to cold. So I did some sock hunting and found plenty of cute pairs — striped, solid, short, long. I think these J.Crew Trouser Socks ($10, left) and Urban Outfitters Crochet Socks ($5, originally $8) will fit most seamlessly into my wardrobe. Which one's for you?

If you're a fan of M.I.A.'s daring maquillage or Chloë Sevigny's bold makeup, you already know Robin Black's work. The look she creates, like the perfectly lined pout, pretty blush, and huge '80s sunglasses she styled M.I.A. up in for a performance last month, is defined by its classic prettiness but with a strong element that makes it pop. For some expert post-Fashion Week analysis, I spoke with Black, who runs the Face section of LA's Warren-Tricomi salon and does some beauty writing of her own, about how the looks we saw on the ramps are going to translate into magazines (also known as editorial) and eventually onto the drugstore shelves. We covered a lot of ground, and she has some amazing tips for turning runway makeup into real-way looks. To find out how anyone can wear black lipstick and other juicy tidbits, just keep reading