13 Ways to Nail the Monochromatic Makeup Trend This Fall

If there's one look we've seen all over this season's NYFW runways, it's monochromatic. From bright neons like the style above to muted nudes, monochromatic beauty is a simple way to have fun with your favorite color. If you're stuck on ideas, you've come to the right place: We have 13 amazing looks for you to try and tips from a few of our favorite makeup artists on how to create them. (Image via Leigh Dickinson)

Feelin' Shady: According to celebrity makeup artist and beauty educator Dominique Lerma, mastering the trend is not as complicated as it looks. "Monochromatic makeup is the most time-friendly application that will have you looking put together with little planning," she said. "The trick of the trade is to always keep the shades within the family."

Lerma suggests choosing the color you want to emphasize and working around the different hues and intensities within the color's shade range to create a multi-dimensional finish like this caramel-toned style. (via Jessica Hunte)

Sunshine Stunner: Just because fall is here doesn't mean we have to tuck away our beloved warm tones. According to Lerma, horizon colors — like this gorgeous sunshine-yellow — are the most trending shades of the season to create a monochromatic makeup look. (via Karl Pua / Victor Hugo)

Bejeweled: Sticking to a jewel-toned palette will give your usual fall aesthetic a surprising pop of color. (via Mikaela VonTesi)

Tangerine Dreams: Matching your eye shadow and lipstick to the falling leaves is the ultimate single-toned look for the season (bonus points if you're a redhead). And you can't forget about an orange-hued blush to finish it off. If you don't have one in your makeup bag, grab our favorite: the Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso ($7). (via Paisley Mattes)

Paint it Black: Grab your favorite black eyeliners, lipsticks, and even your favorite black blush, and you're ready to create a posh-goth look to complement your favorite black-on-black outfits. (via Gina Shkeda)

Straight Edge: Playing with angles (as with sharp wings or contouring) can turn up the intensity of your single-toned makeup. (via Natasha Varaei)

Toasted Tones: Warm browns offer a toned-down day look for the work week. Milk Makeup's In-House Makeup Artist, Sara Wren, suggests using two to three swipes of powder or cream bronzer on cheeks and lids, and one swipe on the lips (her favorite pick is the Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer ($24). Then to finish, add a layer of nude gloss to play with textures. (via Ioana-Raluca Găman)

Minimal Maven: Use a muted nude color with a warm undertone. It's a subtle nod to the fall color palette that works for any day-to-night transitional look. (via Stella Tu)

Bright Lights: Bright pinks, oranges, and yellows can effortlessly transform your glam. Swipe the Flesh Beauty Tender Flesh Blush in Rub ($26) onto your cheeks and apply the Flesh Beauty Strong Flesh Lipstick in Winner ($18) on your lips for the ultimate single-colored combo. (via Flesh Beauty)

Back to the Basics: Your monochromatic style doesn't have to be bright and powerful all of the time. A simple neutral nude or peach tone like above can do wonders to your office, school, or lounging style. To give your face a radiant sheen while adding some dimension, Wren suggests using a creamy highlighter to top off your look. (via Claudia Neacsu)

Blur It Out: With this trend, we say the messier, the better. While many monochromatic looks tend to have crisp, clean lines, a blotted technique is a simpler way to achieve a stylish, runway-ready finish. (via Roxana Minea)

Wet and Wild: Usually, monochromaticism relates to color — but we're daring you to try something a little different. Instead, start playing with textures, like this subtle all-gloss look. This style is a more practical way to tie in the popular eye gloss trend without being too high maintenance. (via Gina Shkeda)

Poppin' Pastels: While most of us indulge in pastels during the spring, we say these delicate hues can be used year-round. Soft pinks, baby blues, and muted yellow tones create a monochromatic babydoll glow. (via Milk Makeup)