Woman with blush

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The Trend: Pretty Bold
Everything's blooming brightly—makeup, too! For the most sophisticated impact, choose one feature—cheeks, nails, or lips—to highlight with brilliant color.

Cheeks: Warm, peachy blushes create the most natural-looking flush. Find a soft powder that melts into the skin, like Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush ($25; sephora.com).
Blue nails

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Pretty Bold
Nails: A rich royal blue polish flatters all skin tones. Try Spa Ritual Circle of Life ($10; skinbotanica.com).
Bright lips

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Pretty Bold
Lips: Creamy lipsticks (like Chanel Rouge Allure in Flamboyante, $32; chanel.com) leave vibrant color and the right dose of sheen.

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Woman with sun-kissed skin

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The Trend: Natural Beauty
A bronzed complexion and slicked-back, side-parted hair are elegant yet easygoing.

Sun-Kissed Skin: You'll wake up with a glow that lasts for days if you use a Sonia Kashuk Self-Tanning Towelette ($10 for six; target.com) before bed.
Woman with sleek chignon

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Natural Beauty
Sleek Hair: Twist a low pony into a chignon and secure with pins. Hairspray offers hold and extra shine.

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Women with 70s hair

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The Trend: That '70s Style
Big waves feel updated with a not-too-strict middle part and glossy finish.

1. If your hair is straight, loosely wrap two-inch sections around a medium-sized curling iron. If your hair is textured, use large hot rollers to smooth the hair, then work the curling iron.

2. Create a center part, but let a few hairs fall to either side for an easy, casual look.

3. Use a couple of drops of lightweight shine serum to smooth flyaways.

Want to know how to get perfect loose waves? Follow this step-by-step tutorial.
Smoky Eyes

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That '70s Style
Smoky Eyes: With a gel eyeliner, use a thin brush to push the color into the lashline, then smudge it a bit before it dries. (Try Buxom Lashliner in Suede, $15; sephora.com.)
Coral pedicure

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That 70s Style
Pink Toes: A coral pedicure sets off the gold chains on the shoes. You can also try embellished ballet flats or a wedge.

Complete your 70s look with the best boho chic clothing.
Polished wavy hair

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The Trend: Feminine Mystique
Complement soft tweeds and floral accents with silky waves and a matte lipcolor.

Polished Waves: Curl two-inch sections of hair with a medium-barrel iron. Fasten each curl with a clip, wait ten minutes while hair cools, then remove clips and smooth waves with a wide-toothed comb.
Mascara wand on lashes

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Feminine Mystique
Lush Lashes: Mascara with a large, full brush, like Dior DiorShow ($24; sephora.com), lets you apply multiple lash-lengthening coats without creating clumps.
Soft pink lips

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Feminine Mystique
Soft Pink Lips: Avoid a frosty finish and look for a creamy matte texture. (Try MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Behave Yourself, $14.50; maccosmetics.com)
Neutral manicured nails

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Feminine Mystique
Neutral Nails: When you want a light pink that's more milky than sheer, try Chanel nail polish in Mica Rose ($25; chanel.com).

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