Blue eye makeup was everywhere at New York Fashion Week. There was graphic blue liner, strategic pops of blue and even all-over glittery mermaid eyes. The trick to making blue modern and wearable, according to makeup artist Benjamin Puckey (who worked with Sephora at Karen Walker, bottom left) is to mute it with another shade. "I used silver to tone down the blue," he says. And keep the rest of your makeup minimal.

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): M.A.C. for Monique Lhuilier, Pat McGrath for DVF, Nars for 3.1 Philip Lim, Sephora for Karen Walker

A strong red lip is nothing new, but it is surprising for spring, which is typically softer and more subdued. And your DIY version doesn't have to be as bold as the ones that went down the catwalk. "Find something that works for you," says Maybelline global makeup artist Yadim. "You can mix the color with Baby Lips and create a stain -- or just dab it on with your fingers."

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): M.A.C. for Oscar de la Renta, Maybelline for Jason Wu, Laura Mercier for Jenny Packham, Maybelline for DKNY

At dozens of shows, makeup artists used shades of gold, brown, yellow and taupe on the models' eyes to create a look that was rustic, edgy and often minimal. While not all golden hues work on all skin tones (I hate to admit it, but some of the models looked corpse-like wearing this makeup), it is a trend that translates easily to everyday life. Always start by perfecting the skin -- it will keep you looking bright and alive. After applying your shadow, makeup artist Sarah Lucero (who worked with Stila at Alice & Olivia, top left), suggests layering on lots of mascara to give the eye definition.

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): Stila for Alice and Olivia, M.A.C. for Prabal Gurung, Amy Nadine for Lauren Conrad, M.A.C. for Altuzarra

If I had a dollar for every time a hairstylist said, "it should look like the girl twisted her hair up herself," I'd be sitting on a beach in Hawaii right now (and my hair would probably look like this). The intentionally messy knot is both the most ubiquitous spring trend and also the easiest to recreate.

To get the look right, hairstylist Kevin Ryan suggests embracing your natural texture: "Dry your hair with your hands -- don't use a brush." Then, twist back your hair and secure it however you like -- it's a choose-your-own-adventure type of look.

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): Bumble and Bumble for Rag and Bone, Eufora International for Katie Ermilio, Beauty.com using Alterna for Lela Rose, Redken for Tory Burch

The deep side part isn't revolutionary, but here's why you should wear it: It can modernize a classic hairstyle, it creates volume in a face-flattering way and it's simple to do yourself. Whether you're wearing braids, hair accessories or the aforementioned messy bun, a deep side part is a great starting point. "And tuck it behind the ear -- it's quite minimal and cool," says Eugene Souleiman, Global Creative Director for Wella Professionals.

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): Tresemmé for Banana Republic, Kérastase for Rodarte, Redken for Hugo Boss, Tresemmé for Herve Leger