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It's a new year, and you’ve decided you need a new look. Good for you! Whether you want a makeover or a makeunder, the experts have some great tips for achieving style that’s simple and natural, and won’t break the bank.

Makeup: Less Is More -

• use light, natural looking foundations, blush, and eye make-up
• use them sparingly
• single color eye-shadow is best
• lose the clumpy mascara
• try a natural-color pencil on your lips, then top with a pink-toned gloss
• pinkish blush adds healthy color to skin

Fashion: A Few Key Pieces -

• choose one vintage-inspired piece
• pair it with something ultra-modern, like a pencil skirt or well-cut jeans
• add an embellishment, earth-toned and natural like shells, wooden beads, mother of pearl to instantly update your look
• buy a few strands of chunky wooden beads
• higher-cut jeans are okay, not everyone can wear the ultra low-rise

Color Your New Year -

• look for tones that either mimic your natural coloring or complement it, tones and shades seen in your hair, skin and eyes

Hang On to Personal Style -

• don’t get so caught up in trends that you lose sight of your personal style

Look and feel your best in 2007 with these expert makeover tips. Let go of those dated, old-fashioned looks to let a more natural you shine through.