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New You: 20 Fresh Ways to Wow!

When your look needs a wake-up call, try these statement-making styling tricks culled from the runway and red carpet.
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Color-Block Bright Separates

Emma Stone wearing Color-Block Bright Separates Next Slide

What makes watermelon, one of the season's hot hues, even punchier? Pairing it with super-hot pink. Or go all blue with a turquoise T and cobalt skinnies.

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1 of 21 Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage

Rev Up Lips With Oxblood Red

Previous Slide Jessica Loundes wearing Lips With Oxblood Red Next Slide

Trade in your classic cherry pink lipstick 
for a burgundy shade. 
If you have pale skin, choose a rouge color with cool, blue undertones; opt for a warm, brown-based one if you have a deeper or olive complexion. Paint it on with a fine-tip makeup brush, blotting between coats for a long-lasting stain.

2 of 21 Photo: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Sport a Varsity Jacket

Previous Slide Lana Del Ray sporting a varsity jacket Next Slide

Designers gave this '80s throwback both luxe and street-smart treatments for fall. But whether you go for a velvety version or a leather one, you can combine it with everything from shorts and boots to skinny jeans and flats.

3 of 21 Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images

Pull On Tights With Sandals

Previous Slide Corrine Bailey Ray Next Slide

It's both practical and eye-popping. Get more life out of your sandals with black tights, which look so cool with bright strappy shoes. Or mix patterned legwear, like the clashy ones at Rochas, with a tweedy pencil skirt and neutral heels. Just stick to 
hemlines that hit above the knee to keep it fresh, not frumpy.

4 of 21 Photo: KHA/startraksphoto.com

Bump Your Hair Into a Bouffant

Previous Slide Camilla Belle Next Slide

Voluminous '60s updos were towering over the runways. To get high and mighty, tease at roots to build major body, then create a deep side part. Next, gather hair into a messy bun in the back, leaving height around the crown. Smooth hair in front, and mist with hairspray.

5 of 21 Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

Belt It Out

Previous Slide Lauren Graham Next Slide

For a simple way to define your waist when you're wearing a voluminous skirt or flowy top, wrap a Japanese-inspired obi belt around your middle. Let it stand out by keeping the rest of your accessories on the subtle side: Think a slim headband or minimal jewelry and a clutch.

6 of 21 Photo: Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com

Strap On Your Purse

Previous Slide Jessica Alba Next Slide

The cross-body bag is still huge for fall, a trend we love, as it takes zero effort and scores you mega style points. Structured ones from Tommy Hilfiger were particularly eye-catching.

7 of 21 Photo: SPW / Splash News

Go On, Blush!

Previous Slide Leelee Sobieski Next Slide

You might think pink is only for spring, but it looks current in everything from swing coats to ladylike dresses. Why not push it by slicking on a lipstick shade in a pink that's richer and deeper than what you're wearing?

8 of 21 Photo: Christopher Peterson/BuzzFoto.com

Do a Double Cat Eye

Previous Slide Jennifer Lopez Next Slide

Draw across your lids with a black liner from the inner to outer corners, flicking up the tip to finish. Then trace on a parallel line, slightly above the first.

9 of 21 Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage

Clip Some Cute “Baby Bangs”

Previous Slide Kristen Ritter Next Slide

Not into shaggy, hang-in-your-eyes strands? Hello, little-Dutch-boy fringe. Have your stylist trim bangs 2 to 3 inches above your brows, and comb in a gel to nix frizziness.

10 of 21 Photo: John Sciulli/WireImage
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