As much as it pains us to say it, summer is coming to an end. Now is the time we start thinking of pulling denim jackets and cardigans from storage, going on our last beach trip, and moving our darkest, vampiest lip colors to the front of our kits.
But lipstick is just one component. There are endless ways to switch up our hair and makeup routines for the new season — and none of us should be able to find any excuse to fall into a rut. So to ensure we look fresh all September, we rounded up 30 days of inspiration from — where else — Instagram.
Want to try your hand at a glossy lid? Dive into the monochromatic makeup trend? Try a new take on classic pigtails? Ahead, you'll find all the motivation you need to reinvigorate your standard routine.
If you normally reach for black and gray hues when crafting a smoky eye, try mixing things up with a coppery red à la Stella Maxwell at this year's MTV Video Music Awards.
Photo: Via @hungvango.
We love mermaid waves as much as the next gal, but we love them even more when there are some ethereal braids thrown into the mix.
Photo: Via @aliciajiroux.
Can't decide between braids and buns? Don't. Take inspiration from this look from Afropunk, or...
Photo: Via @catquinn.
...this perfectly symmetrical version.
Photo: Via @thevicstyles.
Sleek strands and matching full, brown lips? The Dwomoh-Piper twins are #bestfriendgoals.
Photo: Via @catquinn.
Celebrity hairtylist Justine Marjan worked her magic on Khloé Kardashian in the form of wispy pigtail-buns.
Photo: Via @JustineMarjan.
You can pry golden highlighter out of our cold, dead hands.
Photo: Via @sabletoothtigre.
We're seriously considering making eye gloss a mainstay in our makeup bags.
Photo: Via @thegalsguide.
Peep that itty-bitty dot just above YouTuber Jasmine Brown's liner flick? It's a subtle, super-cute way to mix up a classic cat-eye.
Photo: Via @Jasmeannnn.
Tousled hair, berry-stained lips, and a hazy wash of bronze shadow on the eyes? If this doesn't scream fall, we don't know what does.
Photo: Via @patrickta.
YouTuber Jenn Im makes the case for matching your eyeshadow to your lipstick.
Photo: Via @imjennim.
Celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta and Kim Kardashian remind us all that now is the time to whip out our vampiest, moodiest lipstick shades.
Photo: Via @PatrickTa.
Make like NikkieTutorials and ditch your standard smoky eye for a colorful cut crease.
Photo: Via @NikkieTutorials.
Instagrammer Bretman Rock takes the monochrome trend for a spin by opting for pink liner, lipstick, and apparel.
Photo: Via @BretmanRock.
You'll never go wrong with glowing skin and sharply winged liner.
Photo: Via @Kaush_m.
The coolest way to have more fun this fall? Glitter sprinkled across your lower lashes, of course.
Photo: Via @soothingsista.
Raye Boyce 's pretty braids keep her hair off the face, so her dramatic lashes can take center stage.
Photo: Via @ItsMyRayeRaye.
We dare you to try navy lipstick on a night that isn't Halloween. Trust us, it'll pay off.
Photo: Via @kathleenlights.
Next time you're in a makeup rut, reach for a waterproof brown eyeliner and start dotting freckles across the bridge of your nose and on your cheeks.
Photo: Via @iamkareno.
A makeup stamp will do the trick, too.
Photo: Via @infrontofapple.
Coppery, burnt-orange eyeshadow is a classic shade during the season of color-changing leaves.
Photo: Via @patrickta.
Dewy skin, bubble pigtails, and a tricolor cat-eye? A winning combination, if you ask us.
Photo: Via @Courtsyy.
This month's goal? Find your perfect nude lipstick.
Photo: Via @MakeupShayla.
An effortless shag never goes out of style. We're flagging this look and bringing it to our next appointment.
Photo: Via @WhosRobScott.
Is black lipstick the new plum? Lydia Pang makes the case.
Photo: Via @LydiaPang.
If black is too far out of your comfort zone, try oxblood.
Photo: Via @cosmobyhaley.
Take a break from sharp lines of black liner and diffuse taupe shadow out into a wing, instead.
Photo: Via @Mua_myesha.
Who says you have to give up neons and brights just because summer is over? Not us.
Photo: Via @Alvajay.
Can you tell we're still on the texture train? Salt sprays, texturizers, curl creams — we have 'em all.
Photo: Via @Steph_shep.
YouTuber Estée Lalonde puts the focus on her glamorous lashes by keeping her skin bare and her lips nude.
Photo: Via @Esteelalonde.
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