Back to school season means the cool days of fall are right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to make the seasonal transition in the makeup department. The days of shimmering silver eyeshadow and bronzer of summer are giving way to a fresh new lineup of colors and bold color schemes for the eyes. Here's a preview of some of the hottest eye shadow shades to stock up on this season:

Purple
You may have noticed the flood of purple clothing and accessories in the fall collections of your favorite designer or retailer, and purple is also one of the leading makeup color trends for the season. Experiment with deep purple shades, plum and ashy grey-purple tones to find the best match for your skin color and eye color.

Rich Brown
Browns and earthy colors are always in style for fall season, and you can sport a neutral look for the season with a rich brown eyeshadow and brown mascara. If you want to create the smoky eye look, blend the brown with a touch of grey and black eyeliner.

Red Berry
Rich red berry shades aren't just for the lips. You can give your eye makeup a boost of color with a dark pink, magenta or dark fuschia eye shadow paired with black eyeliner and black mascara. Just keep the rest of your makeup as simple as possible to balance out this bold look.

Gold
A splash of glittering gold on the eyes is a great way to warm up your look this fall, and you can create a dramatic look by mixing the shadow with some eyeshadow primer or even water so that it creates a more vivid finish. This is a great match for special occasions and parties, but you can pull off a 'lite' version by day.

Dark Green
This is the season to stick with the bold and dramatic color palettes, and dark green is one way to create an eye-catching look. Think deep forest greens and green with a hint of blue to create a bold, sultry effect this season.

From rich browns and gold to dark greens and purple, you have an array of colors to choose from this fall season. Stock up your beauty bag with some of these hot colors for your seasonal makeover.

One of the leading colors for the Fall 2009 season is purple, and if you want to flaunt this trend at the office, you can play with a variety of shades to keep your look polished and professional. Purple is a great complement to an all-grey suit, a black pencil skirt and other neutral tones, but you need to follow some basic guidelines to stay in line with the office dress code. Here are some simple ways to power up your look with a touch of purple this Fall:

1. Carry a purple handbag or work tote. Trade your black briefcase or dark grey work tote for a deep purple version. This season's top styles that work for the office include oversized hobos, slouchy bags and glossy patent leather totes.

2. Wear a purple blouse under a vest. You can add a touch of purple to your outfit by wearing a full-sleeve purple blouse underneath a black or grey knit vest to keep your look semi-professional. This preppy ensemble can top off a simple pair of wide-length black pants or a black skirt in a snap.

3. Accessorize with purple jewelry. From oversized necklaces to drop earrings, take your pick of classic silver earrings accented with purple. Purple gems and jewels are a simple way to freshen up your look and add a luxe twist to your ensemble.

4. Wear a purple shell. Add just a hint of purple to your outfit by wearing a shell underneath the blazer or blouse, and you can instantly transform a white shirt, grey suit or black ensemble into something a little more stylish. A deep purple shell is great for darker suits and blouses, while a lilac or lighter purple shade will work well with a white or cream colored shirt in early fall.

5. Go for the purple heels! Purple shoes are showing up at shoe racks around the country, and you can pick out some patent leather Mary Janes, kitten heels or leather pumps in a rich, dark purple for the office. Just make sure you're not wearing purple anywhere else to keep your look professional and chic.