For Jason Wu, the "Heart of Dixie" actress opted for a classic red lip and retro curls. To keep the look simple, her peaches and cream complexion was virtually makeup-less except for a few coats of mascara.
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Aimee Jenny Song
Hat hair can look good if you do it like this. Even under a casual beanie, the fashion blogger managed to have amazing waves, which only made her fresh face look all the more "I wake up like this" gorgeous.
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Olivia Wilde
No need to tell Olivia Wilde her eyes are her best feature -- clearly, she's well aware of that fact. The "Tron" actress went for her signature rimmed eyeliner effect, which intensified her green, almond-shaped eyes.
Twenty bucks says Michelle Obama would be a fan of this look. Veronica Webb's tousled bangs are similar to the First Lady's, and her long fringe allowed the model to go makeup free -- just a touch of peachy blush gave her a pretty, natural flush.
No one in her right mind would be caught dead at Fashion Week looking anything less than flawless. But while most would-be style judges focus their attention on what's happening from the neck down, we're far more interested in what's going on up top. Forget the designer duds. For us, it's all about the bold lips, extreme eyeliner, and intricate braids we see on celebrities and trendsetters in the front rows at Lincoln Center.
In fact, there were more than a few hairstyles and makeup looks at Fashion Week that made us whip out our phones to "text a friend" -- aka take a covert picture. Some of the gorgeous lipstick shades and topknots even stole our focus away from the models strutting down the runway. They were that stunning.
If you're looking for some "real girl" hair and makeup inspiration, or just a glimpse at how your favorite celebrities stepped up their looks for Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2013, keep reading.
