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Even if you're not in school, you can still get that delicious back to school feeling by letting your inner little girl play with makeup. The results will be a very grown up new look ... talk about turning over a new leaf. To celebrate our Fall Makeover Contest, we asked our fabulous new Beauty Queen to tell us her top Fall Beauty Trends ... and of course make some product reccos so you can start playing!

1. Golden Shimmer
Wear this season's standout hue as a gold highlighter for face or a bold polish on your nails.
Get the look: Benefit 24K Sexy Gold Set features a lipstick and loose powder so you can get your glow on in high glamour. $15, benefitcosmetics.com

2. Berry Lips
From raspberry to deep black cherry, there's a shade to match every skin tone.
Get the look: Revlon Renewist Lipcolor in "Raspberry Rush" delivers rich color along with hydrated, plump lips. $9.99, drugstore.com
As seen on: Mary Louise Parker at the Emmys

3. Smoky Eyes
Nothing says sexy like a sultry smoky eye.
Get the look: Stila's Backstage Beauty Eye Shadow Palette - The Red Carpet Look makes it easy to get the look of the season with three gray and pewter shadows plus a black kohl liner. $40, sephora.com
As seen on: Eva Longoria Parker and Felicity Huffman at the Emmys

4. Pink Blush
Freshen up your look with a healthy pop of color.
Get the look: Benefit Posietint is a petal-pink stain for the cheeks (and lips) that lets you layer on color from a little to a lot. $28, benefitcosmetics.com
As seen on: Mischa Barton in InStyle

5. Dark Nails
Instead of black this fall (although that's still a hot trend), try a deep, rich brown for a softer, yet still edgy look.
Get the look: Lippmann Collection "Brown Eyed Girl" is a delicious chocolate shade infused with shimmer. $15, beauty.com
As seen on: Christina Applegate at the Emmys

6. Hair Accessories
Make a statement this season with a headband that makes having a good hair day even easier.
Get the look: Eugenia Kim's Sequin Wide Woven Headband in gold goes from day to evening effortlessly. $88, shopbop.com
As seen on: Trendistas Jessica Simpson and Nicole Ritchie wear a lot of headbands.

7. Soft Waves
Play off this season's leather and lace with loose waves. For a full how-to, read our Celebrity Hair How To article here.
Get the look: For help achieving beach-worthy waves, turn to Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Color Hold Beach Spray. $26, beauty.com

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