Fall Beauty Makeover for Moms

After a long summer of running around with the kids, many moms need a makeover, stat. When fall comes around, moms can finally carve out more time to turn their attention to themselves with a health and beauty makeover. We can find a fun new fitness class or overhaul our beauty routines to feel renewed and re-energized.

Here are some terrific ideas for ways we moms can get gorgeous for fall, from Nina Sutton, TV host for Pretty.Smart at WalMart.com and author of The Chic Mom's Guide to Feeling Fabulous:

SKINCARE MAKEOVER: Rejuvenate Your Skin

1. First, exfoliate. "Your face is the first thing people see," says Sutton. "Exfoliate dead skin with an in-home peel or see your dermatologist for a microdermabrasion treatment to make your skin glow." Another benefit of exfoliation: After running around in the sun with the kids all summer, brown spots can form on the skin. Exfoliation can help minimize the appearance of these spots.

Some great peels to try:

• Avon Anew Clinical Advanced Retexturizing Peel (at Avon; about $25)
• MD formulations Daily Peel Pads (compare prices; about $30)
• Kate Somerville Clinic-to-Go Peel Resurfacing Pads (compare prices; about $48)
• GlamGlow Mud (compare prices; about $69)

At the dermatologist or medical aesthetician's office, ask for a derma plane, which is a procedure that uses a surgical blade to remove the top layer of skin. It costs about $50 and there is no downtime, says Sutton. "It gives me the smoothest baby skin ever," says Sutton. "It also helps with brown spots and fine wrinkles, and my skin looks visibly lighter afterwards."

And if you're looking for cheap and natural DIY treatments, try these:

• baking soda mixed with water
• lemon juice (Squeeze some lemon juice in your hands and apply to your face. Leave on for as long as you can.)

2. Then, moisturize. Put some olive oil on your face before you step into the shower to get your skin seriously soft and moisturized (the steam lets your skin absorb the oil, leaving it as soft as the proverbial baby's bottom). Other great oils to try on your face and body: Monoi oil (compare prices) or Biol-Oil (compare prices).

HAIR MAKEOVER: Restore Your Hair's Luster and Style

If you've been hitting the beaches and pools, your hair may have taken a beating from sun exposure and chlorine. Restore your hair's luster and color with these tips:

Shampoo: If you’ve been hitting the beaches and pools, your hair may have taken a beating from sun exposure and chlorine. Sutton recommends purple shampoo, such as Shimmer Lights from Clairol, which tones down brassiness, especially in blondes.

Style: Get a trim or a cut. Busy moms can try one of two options: "Either keep it long enough to pull into a ponytail or cut it short to get out the door faster," says Sutton.

Use a deep conditioning treatment: For at-home, try the one-minute damage therapy products from Dove, Salon Glaze from Frederick Fekkai, or Luminous Color Glaze from John Freida.

MAKEUP MAKEOVER: Update your Makeup

Excellent for busy moms this fall: A primer with SPF in it. "They give you a natural look to your face -- matte, perfect skin," says Sutton. "Prmiers are a light, silicone bases that you apply before regular makeup. They fill in creases, smoothing out skin tone so that makeup looks better. Sometimes, they can look great alone." One to try: Miracle Skin Transformer with SPF 20 (compare prices).

Also trending: bold eyelashes and brows combined with matte skin and nude lips. "This is a super easy look for moms to achieve," says Sutton. Here's how you can do it yourself:

1. Use your primer as your makeup to perfect your skin with a soft, matte finish.
2. Apply brown (for day) or black (at night) liquid liner to your top lid.
3. Follow with 3 coats of black mascara.
4. Fill in your brows with an eyebrow powder or pencil (if you use a pencil, use soft, quick strokes, otherwise it will look too heavy -- the goal is to look full and natural).
5. Finish with a nude lipstick or gloss.

STYLE MAKEOVER: Get Trendy Yet Practical Wardrobe Pieces

When choosing clothes and accessories this fall, think stylish and practical for school drop-off and running around in, says Sutton. Some fall trends to look for:

• Wide leg pants. This summer bell bottom and baby bell jeans were hot (and great looks for moms to look fashionable and comfy). In Fall 2011, continue the look and also try wide leg trousers.
• Maxidresses are hot this summer still and in the fall. Continue the look with Maxiskirts with sweaters.
• Camoflauge will also be great for moms this fall. Try a camoflauge jacket with jeans and it's perfect to run around on errands or with the kids.

OTHER MAKEOVER TIPS:

Brighten your smile. One of the most effective ways to make yourself more attractive is by simply smiling. "If you're smiling, you're beautiful," says Sutton. That's why one of the best beauty tips is to brighten your teeth. Sutton recommends something as easy as Crest 3D Whitestrips, which are sold in drugs stores.

Age-proof your hands. "It's one of the first places where people show their age," says Sutton. "Try exfoliating treatments on hands, and if you use a retinol-based product on your face, put it on your hands as well." Sutton also recommends Bio-Oil, which is good for dehydrated skin.