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At Monique Lhuillier, the look was all about being under the sea. Hair and makeup sought to represent the fluidity of water and all things aquatic.

The look: Turquoise and gold eye makeup, cascading waves, and light lavender nails
The inspiration: Mermaids and ocean waves
Who would wear it: The Little Mermaid — if she climbed onshore and moved to the big city

Spring has arrived in New York City . . . on the runways, that is. Blushy pinks, matte neutrals, and bold metallics are popping up alongside the collections, and that's not just for makeup. You'll love the following nail polish looks for Spring so much, you won't be able to wait to get them on your fingers. Click through to see the top hues and techniques so far.

Photo by Hannah Thompson

When you were looking through our Fashion Week coverage did you ever think I want my skin to look exactly like that? Or I wonder what eyeliner she's wearing? Or how did she get that perfect red wine lip shade that I can't find anywhere? Well wonder no more. Sure, it takes a lot of products for a runway look to come to life but there were a few staples that kept popping up time and again through the week so if you want to look runway-ready, add these to your arsenal.

You've seen all the hair and makeup looks from Fashion Week but now it's time to check out the nails. And let us tell you, you won't be disappointed. Last year may have been about the nude nail but this year we saw just about anything but neutrals. There were hand-marbled nails, fun takes on the classic French manicure, reverse moons, gold-dipped tips, statement nails, pearlescent finishes and multi-coloured manicures. See 25 plus nail looks from the week now.

"It's '40s pin-up girl meets '90s Gwen Stefani," Nicole Thompson (MAC) told us of the We Are Handsome makeup. The standout was the dual-toned orange and pink lip which was all about the layering according to Thompson. She started with MAC Pro Chromaline in Orange and Pink — "As it's water-resistant, it helps to set the colour," she told us — and then layered up pre-mixed cream lipsticks. Next came orange and pink power Pigments before a final layer of cream lipstick right before the models walked out. The '40s element came through in the brow: " We've given it that structure, we've lifted the arch and that gives it a feminine, almost cat-like feel." Two coats of St Tropez Wash Off Mousse were applied using the applicator mitt and the brand's Bronzing Rocks were dusted over the models' collarbones aarms and legs for a sexy shimmer. For the hair, Kieran Street (TRESemme) wanted to include all three elements of the collection's name: 'The Matriarch, The Enchanted and The Streets'. He put a '40s spin on beachy soft strands using a 1-inch tong to "create almost a water wave, it's texture and movement" before parting hair on the side and making the front sleek. See how the look came together.

"It's a kaleidoscope of pink," Natasha Severino (MAC) said of the eye-catching makeup palette she created for the Jenny Kee show. Giving a nod to Flamingo Park, Kee's old label, Severino used MAC Pink Swoon Blush, Magenta Madness Pigment, Process Magenta Chromagraphic Pencil, Pink Opal Pigment and Fuchsia Pink to create the wash of pink of the eyes. "It's all about different tones and different textures. I'm using matte products to sculpt and add shape and iridescent products to reflect the light. And then clashing that with a red lip." For the hair, Richard Kavangh (Redken) wanted "an organic tribal feel." He created 10 different looks with two different hair bases. One was inspired by an Ethiopian mating ritual and started with a French plait with hair then being twisted around and finally braided before the ends were backcombed. The second base was "traditional African cornrows shaped into a regal beehive." Then flowers, turbans, sticks and branches were added in to finish the looks. Take a look at backstage.

London Fashion Week has kicked off and Felder Felder — designed by sisters Dani and Annette Felder — has created an entire collection based on the '90s era when Kate Moss was dating Johnny Depp. With added influences like the Mayan calendar and their love of the blonde colour palette, the look was glamorous yet grungy cool. Take a peek at pics from London Town and see how Adam Reed (Sebastian) and Liza Smith (MAC) created the hair and makeup.