Spooky season is here, so it’s no surprise the moodiest makeup looks (think grunge or dark feminine ) are popping up on my feed. Whether Gen-Zers are pushing for smudged eyeliner looks or NYFW is predicting berry blurred lips for 2026, I've discovered a new beauty aesthetic for autumn.

Vampy Girl Fall is well under way (and no it doesn’t mean you’ll be sparkling like Edward Cullen ). “It’s all about depth, drama and seduction, think rich, moody tones that feel both powerful and elegant. The focus is all on statement lips and smoldering, dark eyes. Some people call it ' gothic glamour or dark romance ,' but I like to think of it as ‘modern vamp,’” explains Christian Briceno, a celebrity makeup artist with celeb clients like Alicia Silverstone and Laura Donnelly.

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