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"Go There" Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks

Go There Wednesday
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Kooky Cornrows

Sure, this punky faux-hawk is a bit much for everyday — but why not rock a modified version? Simply add a cornrows along either side of your head, letting the top go free.

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
02
Side-Swept Curls

Simply massage a curl definer into damp hair (we like PhytoSpecific Moisturizing Styling Cream, $24, sephora.com), create a deep side part, and secure one side back with bobby pins.

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
03
Sleek Chic

To get this sleek, slicked-back look, apply KeSari Indian Oil Serum ($31.50, kesaribeauty.com) throughout damp hair before blowdrying.

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
04
Two-Toned Nails

To get the look at home, try using Creative Nail Design Polish in Brilliant White ($6.75, amazon.com) and Essie Nail Colour in Turquoise and Caicos ($8, beauty.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
05
Metallic Blue Liner

Get the look at home with these cool blue liners: Sephora Glitter Eye Pencil in Marine Electro ($8, sephora,com); or Milani Liquif’Eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil in Aqua ($6.04, drugstore.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
06
Purple Eyes, Pink Lips

To get this look at home, try Urban Decay Stardust Shadow in 54 ($20, sephora.com), a sparkly purple hue; and Bite High Pigment Matte Lip Pencil in Velvet ($24, sephora.com), a rosy pink.

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
07
Temporary Lip Tattoos

Keyshia Cole rocked Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoos ($14.95 for set of three, ViolentLips.com) on a recent episode of ‘106 and Park’ — so unexpectedly fierce!

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
08
Wild Printed Manicures

To get the look at home, layer OPI Silver Shatter or Austin-Tatious Turquoise Shatter ($17 for both, amazon.com) over polish — it creates a cool, cracked effect!

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
09
Winged Eyeliner

To recreate Meagan Goode’s winged eyeliner look, try Benefit BadGal Liner in Extra Black ($20, sephora.com) or Givenchy Magic Kajal Eye Liner ($22, sephora.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
10
Neon Pink Lips

Hot pink lips are on-trend for spring. Try Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Indulge ($20, sephora.com), or Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick in Love That Pink ($8.99, drugstore.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
11
Gold Eyeliner

Lining the inside corners of your eyes with a gold eye pencil adds instant radiance. We’re loving Glominerals GloPrecision Eye Pencil in Antique Gold ($16, gloprofessional.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
12
White Nails

White nail polish is so hot for spring! To get the look, try Revlon Nail Enamel in White on White ($4.79, drugstore.com) or China Glaze Nail Lacquer with Hardeners in White Cap ($6.50, ulta.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
13
Feathered Headband

A feathered headband instantly dresses up your look. Forever 21 has fabulous options, like the Peacock Headband and the Polka Dot Feathered Headband ($6 each, forever21.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
14
The Sicilian Chignon

Spritz roots with Redken Layer Lift ($15, folica.com), roll hair in four hot rollers at the crown, and twist sections on either side of the head until they meet in the back; secure with pins.

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
15
Diva Lashes

Exaggerated faux lashes might be a little much for day, but why not try upgrading your lash game by using a curler before applying a volumizing mascara? Try Shu Uemura Lash Curler ($21, amazon.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
16
Prairie Cornrows

Bad hair days are no match for Nia Long’s prairie cornrows! Simply part hair down the middle and create two cornrows going down each side. Fasten the braids in a low bun and secure with bobby pins.

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
17
Purple Lips

Purple is so rich and luscious on brown skin — just check out Tracee Ellis Ross! Try Bare Escentuals Buxom Lip Balm in St. Barts or Tokidoki Lip Stain in Carnivora (both $15, at sephora.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
18
White Eyeliner

To instantly look radiant and wide-awake, use a pale pencil to line the inner rim of your bottom lid. We love Sephora Collection Nano Eyeliner in Pure White or Pure Beige ($5, each).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
19
The Sleek Crop

Use a fine-tooth comb to create a deep side part, and then sweep your bangs back behind an ear. Amp up shine with Kiehls Climate-Proof Shine-Enhancing Non-Aerosol Spray ($16, kiehls.com).

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
20
Metallic Silver Eyes

Sparkly silver eyes instantly amps up the vamp factor of any outfit. Get the look with Sonia Kashuk What Glitters Glows Eye Palette ($14.99, target.com), which includes silver, dove gray and gold hues.

“Go There” Thursdays: Our Favorite Looks
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