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When you think about runway hair and makeup looks, what words come to mind?

Over-the-top? Avant guard? Wacky? Inspirational? Impossible-to-pull-off? Scary?

It's OK, you can admit that you don't find them wearable, pretty or feminine -- we won't tell the fashionistas.

But before you go and totally write off the runway as a source of inspiration for looks that are ones you can create without looking like a drag queen, we'd like to share these hair and makeup photos with you. All of these beauty looks were seen on the Fall 2011 Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week catwalks. Yup, it's true.

See the high fashion hair and makeup looks you can actually wear now.

So many of the looks we saw were not only gorgeous, but also ones we knew we'd be able to recreate without having to seriously water them down. What's even better? We wouldn't need a backpack full of products to create them, either.

From sexy smoky eyes, to pretty twisted updos, we gathered up all of the prettiest and most wearable looks from the runways to bring them to you. Some of the looks are perfect for evening while others are suitable for every day. Check them out and then learn step-by-step how to copy them -- exactly. Your friends will be so impressed (maybe even a little intimidated) when they compliment you on your fabulous hair or makeup -- especially when you tell them the look was seen on the runway.

See the runway hair and makeup looks you can actually pull off now.

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Fashion show: Milly
The look: A nearly bare face paired with stand out red lips

How to get it:
Step 1: Even out your skin tone with your favorite foundation. Looking for a new one? Consult this list of the best foundations according to our editors. Camouflage dark circles or spots with concealer and set with powder, which MAC artist Nadine Luke says will make your makeup look flawless for an extended amount of time along with locking everything in place.

Step 2: Sweep a flesh-colored eyeshadow on your lids and finish off your eyes by applying a coat of black mascara.

Step 3: Using a lip brush, apply a matte red lipstick (find the best red lip makeup for your skin tone here). Blot your lips after applying the first coat, and then apply a second for long lasting wear.

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Fashion show: Catherine Malandrino
The look: Purple smoky eyes and lavender nails

How to get it:
Makeup: Step 1: After evening out your skin tone with foundation and sweeping on a sheer pink blush, create a shadow base by scribbling a soft black pencil eyeliner on the back of your hand, says Maybelline New York makeup artist Gato Zamora who created the look. Dab it on your lid -- from lashlines up to your creases -- using a fingertip.

Step 2: Line your top and bottom lashlines and inner rims (waterlines) with the same black pencil.

Step 3: Pat a shimmery purple shadow (try Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Plus Silk Eyeshadow in Purple Icon, $10) over the black on top and bottom lids. Use a flat brush or your fingertip to apply.

Step 4: Finish the eyes by applying black mascara to top and bottom lashes.

Step 5: Complete your look by applying sheer pink lip gloss or balm.

Nails: CND nail tech Angi Wingle created this grayish-purple hue by mixing the following CND Colours, $9: Silver Chrome and Brilliant White with tiny drops of Asphalt, Putty, Desert Suede, Eclectic Purple and Bicycle Yellow. Once mixed, apply two coats and finish with a matte top coat to get a satin-like finish.

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Fashion show: Reed Krakoff
The look: Deep side-parted hair with a clip

How to get it:
Step 1: Apply smoothing blow dry cream (if hair is thick or curly) or volumizing mousse (if hair is fine and straight) to wet hair. Try Matrix Design Pulse Thermo Glide Express Blowout Creme, $13 or Redken 07 Full Frame Protective Volumizing Mousse, $13.

Step 2: While hair is still wet, create a deep side part.

Step 3: Blow dry hair straight using a round brush to add soft curl to the ends.

Step 4: Spritz the top of your style with hairspray to calm any frizz or flyaways.

Step 5: Slide in a simple clip on the side opposite your part.

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Fashion show: Luca Luca
The look: Rich crimson lips and a center-parted top knot

How to get it:
Makeup: Step 1: Subtly define your eyes using brown shadow and liner. Apply the shadow to your lids, sweeping the color out past the outer corners of your eyes a bit. Line top and bottom lashlines with pencil liner (try Revlon Luxurious Color Eyeliner in Sueded Brown, $9.99 then blend the lines well for a softer finish.

Step 2: Finish the eyes by applying black mascara.

Step 3: Makeup artist Gucci Westman used a combination of two lipsticks to create this rich red -- the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Chocoliscious, $7.99 and Revlon Matte Lipstick in Really Red, $7.99. Start by lining and filling in your lips with long lasting red lip liner (try Revlon ColorStay Lipliner in Red, $7.99), then apply the two lipstick shades using a lip brush for precision.

Hair: Step 1: Create this style with second day hair for a super speedy finish. Spritz dry hair all over with light hold hairspray.

Step 2: Create a middle part and secure hair into a high ponytail.

Step 3: Roll the tail inward toward the crown of your head and secure it using bobby pins.

When you think about runway hair and makeup looks, what words come to mind?

Over-the-top? Avant guard? Wacky? Inspirational? Impossible-to-pull-off? Scary?

It's OK, you can admit that you don't find them wearable, pretty or feminine -- we won't tell the fashionistas.

But before you go and totally write off the runway as a source of inspiration for looks that are ones you can create without looking like a drag queen, we'd like to share these hair and makeup photos with you. All of these beauty looks were seen on the Fall 2011 Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week catwalks. Yup, it's true.

See the high fashion hair and makeup looks you can actually wear now.

So many of the looks we saw were not only gorgeous, but also ones we knew we'd be able to recreate without having to seriously water them down. What's even better? We wouldn't need a backpack full of products to create them, either.

From sexy smoky eyes, to pretty twisted updos, we gathered up all of the prettiest and most wearable looks from the runways to bring them to you. Some of the looks are perfect for evening while others are suitable for every day. Check them out and then learn step-by-step how to copy them -- exactly. Your friends will be so impressed (maybe even a little intimidated) when they compliment you on your fabulous hair or makeup -- especially when you tell them the look was seen on the runway.

See the runway hair and makeup looks you can actually pull off now.
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