Hair that's straight or wavy from root to tip? So 2012. This fall it's all about mixing up your hair texture, as seen at shows like Derek Lam, Mara Hoffman, and Creatures of the Wind.
Kerastase stylist Odile Gilbert created this mix of straight and wavy for Creatures of the Wind and says if you want to try it, create a center part and use a three-barrel iron from the middle of your hair down to create that crimped effect. Then finish by running a shine serum through your waves to break them up.
If this look is a little too extreme for you, try keeping just the very top of your hair straight the next time you go for curls or waves for a tamer version of the trend.
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'60s cat eyes
This Twiggy-inspired look, seen at shows like Charlotte Ronson and Mara Hoffman, is a classic worth bringing back. Sephora Pro makeup artist Sara Biria created this look for the Charlotte Ronson show and says she wanted it to appear like the makeup had been slept in. Use a gel or liquid liner to create the look, making sure to wing out the liner on the outer corners of your eyes.
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Picture frame nail art
The nail art effect -- seen at shows like Charlotte Ronson and Tracy Reese -- was subtle, which makes it perfect for those of us that can't exactly head to work with neon glitter or 3-D flowers on our hands. Sally Hansen nail artist Tracy Lee created this look for the Tracy Reese show by first painting a coat of gold polish, then layering another polish (like this teal shade) on top of it, allowing the gold to peak out around the edges for that frame effect.
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Elaborate updos
While we can't say the intricate hairstyles seen on runways like Jason Wu and Christian Siriano are easy, they are definitely beautiful. Try experimenting with different twists and braids to create your own updo, or you can attempt this look from the Siriano show that Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders created. She created a center part, then made fishtail braids on each side of the head, beginning at the crown. Then she gently massaged the braids to add fullness, then folded them over one another across the back of the head and pinned into place.
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Contoured faces
Many runway shows, like Timo Weiland and DKNY, decided to focus on defining the features of the models -- bringing out their cheekbones and contours -- than eye or lip makeup. MAC makeup artist Chantel Miller used blush on the apples of the cheeks and highlighter to bring out features as well. This can be done subtly at home as well to give your face a defined look, without making it seem like you're wearing a lot of makeup.
For the fashion-obsessed, Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week is really just a cruel tease. You see all these amazing clothes and shoes, but you've got to wait 6 whole months to actually buy and wear them.
The beauty looks on the other hand? You can do all of those right now. Save the occasional unreleased lipstick or nail polish shade, you're able to try any hairstyle, makeup look, or nail art effect you want the second you see it. So while the fashion week trends you'll see here are technically for fall 2013, we think they're definitely worth wearing asap -- and not just because you can.
No, the real reason to try these fashion week trends now is because they're gorgeous. Think classic hairstyles with a twist, a makeup technique that'll transform your face, and nail art everyone can (and should) wear. Keep clicking to see our favorite trends for fall 2013.
