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The world feels less like a sauna as the sun slips at a lower angle, and suddenly, summer will be gone. That only means one thing: no more sweat ruining our makeup! The September issues are rolling in on the fashion forefront, and it’s jam-packed with pages of beautiful couture gowns, thick knitted sweaters, stiletto boots, and Tiffany & Co.  diamonds reminding us that while we often don’t have the cash to spend on a pair of $600 winter booties, we can still draw inspiration from them. And where’s the true artistry without the pretty lady underneath it all? Let’s put the Giuseppe Zanotti heels aside for the moment and look at the face of the woman who’s wearing them. After all, beauty is only skin deep. Here’s a round-up of our favorite pieces from Fall 2011 makeup collections:

Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy

Givenchy Je Veux La Lune Fall 2011 Collection The Je Veux La Lune arrives August 22nd, so just sit tight and absorb the beauty before you. Complete with eye shadows (you can buy these at Sephora now!) in two shades of the moon—black and blue—Givenchy really knows how to keep us off our seats.

Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy. Les Ombres De Lune Shadow & Light Eyes, $58

Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy. Lune Argentee No. 15 – Opalescent Veil (Limited Edition)

Photo: Courtesy of NARS. NARS Fall 2011 Collection & Night Series Collection

NARS pop of cobalt blue and soft pink eyes + lips combo will make any girl the center of attention. Throw in pearls and glitter-mixed lacquer and we have ourselves a party.

Photo: Courtesy of NARS. Outremer – Bright true blue, $23

Photo: Courtesy of NARS. Pago Pago – Shimmering Pink, $24

Photo: Courtesy of NARS. Night Series Palette, $55

Photo: Courtesy of NARS. Night Series Lacquer $17

Photo: Courtesy of Dior. Dior Blue Tie Makeup Fall 2011

“Midnight blue is the only color that can never compete with black,” says Mr. Dior. And we agree. Switch up your fall look and replace your blackest black mascara with something more subtle, but just as bold.

Photo: Courtesy of Dior. Dior Blue Tie Palette, $70

Photo: Courtesy of Dior. Dior Vernis – Blue Denim, $21

Photo: Courtesy of Dior. Glowing Color Powder Blush – Passion Fruit, $42

Photo: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown. Bobbi Brown Tortoise Shell Collection Fall 2011

This limited edition fall 2011 collection comes in tortoise shell cases, brushes, and color palette in warm tones of green, brown, and pink. What more could we ask for from Bobbi!

Photo: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown. Tortoise Shell Mini Brush Set, $55

Photo: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown. Sand Tortoise Shell Eye Palette, $60

Photo: Courtesy of Urban Decay. Urban Decay 15th-Anniversary

We love the idea of mix-matching eyeshadow colors. Urban Decay masters incorporating the rainbow into our dreary fall wardrobe from colorful eyeliners to dramatic lashes.

Photo: Courtesy of Urban Decay. 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $18

Photo: Courtesy of Urban Decay. Urban Lash – False Lashes $15

Photo: Courtesy of Clinique. Clinique Black Honey Fall 2011 Collection

Clinique is also following the new black alternative with its new Black Honey collection. The company’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey now shares similar shades with eyes and cheeks.

Photo: Courtesy of Clinique. Lipgloss/Lipstick Duo Limited Edition $21

Photo: Courtesy of Clinique. Brush-On Cream Liner $15

Photo: Courtesy of Too Faced. Too Faced Midnight in the Garden of Glamour Fall 2011 Collection

Too Faced’s fall 2011 collection is just what it is, midnight in a garden. The dark contrast of something somewhat Gothic is transfused with the lightness and femininity from a bunch of flowers. “Glam biker” is what we would call her.

Photo: Courtesy of Too Faced. Shadow Insurance in Lemon Drop, $18

Photo: Courtesy of Too Faced. New Smokey Eye Shadow Collection, $36