Who says beauty trends have to be safe? If you like your beauty with a side of wild, you are in for a treat this season.

Once the season changes we feel like changing too. Worn out clothes and shoes have to go. Dark polish and blow outs are put away until next fall. Now for some new items.

You could try some neon brights, a fresh lip color or a new pair of Birks. Looking for a bit more adventure? If you don’t want to play it quite so safe, try one of the more bizarre beauty trends of the year.

4 Bizarre Beauty Trends for Summer 2015

1. Nose Rings // Vogue featured a story on them in this spring’s April issue. Of course, Rihanna and Zoe Kravitz can pull this look off effortlessly. But are you up for getting your septum pierced in the name of summer beauty trends? No worries. Clip on nose rings(aka septum cuffs) are available and pretty darn good looking too. This one from Free People is the bomb. Remember, the idea is to add a bit of edginess to a dressed up look. A nose ring with anything less than uber polished hair, makeup, nails, and clothes is heading back toward grunge.

2. Eyebrow Extensions // Yes, incredibly thick eyebrows are on trend. Yes, we all want them. And yes, growing out eyebrows is a tough thing to do. Brows, like the hair on your head, varies in thickness person to person. What’s a thin-browed gal to do? Well, you could fill them in with a little help from brow color and shaping. Or go big and get yourself some eyebrow extensions. As with hair extensions, hair (mostly human) is adhered to existing brows in desired color and shape. They can be washed, brushed…whatever you do to your own brows. Extensions typically last 2-3 weeks, then you’ll need to go back for a fill. Ranging in price from $40 to $250 this is a somewhat costly trend. But nice, thick brows may just be worth it.

3. Colored Brows // And while we are talking brows, what color would you like? Nope. Not brown, black or taupe. Think brighter. On the Badgley Mischka runway at NYFW last fall, models were sporting green, pink, and blue brows. To experiment with this, here is what I would do. Dab a teensy amount of Haut Cosmetics Bio-Cocoa Balm onto brows and dust on a layer of the Haut mineral pigments in an ultra sonic hue, like Lapis or Tourmaline. This trend probably looks best on those with thick brows. Or once you’ve had your eyebrow extensions put in. Kind of weird, maybe. But a lot prettier than dyed pit hair, no?

4. Smudged Mascara // Ok, this goes against every natural instinct we have regarding mascara. The whole idea is to find one that won’t leave you with raccoon eyes, right? It looks like smudged mascara is making an appearance, former beauty editor turned memoir penner , Cat Marnell, surely inspiring this one into existence. The way to get this look is very easy. Just get messy. Applying a thick, very smudgy, line of black pencil to upper and lower lids helps. Then, when applying mascara, be sure to let the brush hit your skin a few times. Smear slightly with fingertip if you feel like it. Really, there are no rules here.

So what do you think? Ready to take on any of these bizarre beauty trends for summer? Colored brows, maybe. Septum cuff, for sure!

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’70s style is back on trend. Find out which ’70s makeup items are essential to getting this look on.

The ’70s are back! Okay, maybe not disco or leisure suits, but definitely makeup and fashion from this cool era are making a comeback. This means effortlessly chic looks with major style factor.

The Spring/Summer fashion shows for 2015 gave a huge nod to ’70s style. Hair, fashion and makeup all had that “American Hustle” vibe. The good news? ’70s makeup looks are easy to pull off, require minimal products, and look ultra glam.

Ready to give it a try? Here’s what you’ll need.

Far Out ’70s Makeup Essentials

Mascara // When we think ’70s makeup the first icon that comes to mind has to be model Twiggy. And where would she have been without those lashes? Not exactly sporting Twiggy-esque eye fringe? I found this tutorial on getting the lashes of your dreams in an instant. Best natural mascara ever? Dr. Hauschka Volume Mascara gives length and thickness without clumping or smudging.

Eyeliner // This may be obvious, but eyeliner is the most important factor in achieving the quintessential ’70s inspired makeup look. Think Jane Birkin and Bridgette Bardot. You may have to jump outside your comfort zone here and try some liquid eyeliner. I know, for those of us who love our pencils this is a reach. But it isn’t as scary or difficult as you may think. And nothing provides the perfect cat eye like liquid liner. Use Lavera Liquid Eyeliner in black and follow this tutorial on rocking the cat eye.

Not all ’70s eyeliner was black. White made a big appearance on eyes in the decade too. Wear alone or layer it over black eyeliner. So Debbie Harry. This calls for Benecos Natural Eyeliner in White.

Want a more natural look? Step away from the eyeliner and play up those brows. On the skimpy side? Follow this tutorial to full brow nirvana. To complement the look, blend creamy cocoa-hued shadow across lids. Go for Lavera Eyebrow Pencil and RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Karma.

Highlighter // Ok, they may not have used this product back in the day but you’ll love it now. Highlighter gives skin instant luminosity. Like you’ve been enjoying some good old fashioned fresh air and sunshine in your plastic stripped chaise, while sipping a Tab and waiting for your Sun-In to take hold. Kjaer Weis Radiance is the ultimate organic highlighter.

Lips & Cheeks // Since eyes and skin take center stage with this look, keep lips and cheeks natural with a pinky nude. RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Demure offers a barely there flush you could have been born with. And what says ’70s minimalism like a multitasking beauty product?

Scent // To get the authentic feel, transport yourself straight back to the decade of love with a unisex scent. LURK Beauty is releasing three new androgynous scents this week just in time for summer. Made with essential oils, completely free from synthetics, and happen to have a pretty darn good lookin’ Instagram too, LURK’s latest are appropriate for her or him. Choose from delicate, seductive, or spicy. Stay tuned in by following them on Facebook.

All you need to create the looks of the warm seasons. For more ‘70s makeup inspo check out my Pinterest board. Can you dig it?

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Don’t look now but 2015 is almost here. Are you ready? We present your 2015 mood board for the new year. Complete with trends in beauty, fashion, food, and wellness.

Must Have Hue // Pantone has announced that Marsala is the hue to have for 2015. A deep, rich mahogany red, this must-have shade is mellow yet adds zesty color. InStyle magazine suggests pairing a Marsala-hued accessory with navy, black or mustard. Yum!

New Beauty // The good news? Super natural looking skin is in. This means taking good care of your skin trumps contouring and heavy makeup. You can go for a truly natch look sans makeup, or try an all nude look using taupes, browns, and pale pinks. For you color-loving gals, don’t fret. A super saturated lip look is hot for next year too. Opt for creamy lip color and pat on with your finger. Love RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek for lips brimming with color. Glamour girls, winged out eyeliner is the go-to in glam for the new year. Go soft with pencil or intense with liquid liner. Here’s your inspo.

Current Coif // Hair for next year – think undone. Even of-the-moment braids are left a bit messy. This means you can put away your blow dryer, straightener, and curling iron. Don’t forgo the regular trip to your stylist though. Going au naturel here means hair still has to be cut to perfection and taken good care of. Use organic products that are free from harmful ingredients and go a day or two between washings to let your body’s own oils do their job. Some high performance organic haircare lines are Acure Organics, Yarok, and Rahua.

Fashion Forward // Fashion seems to have a split personality for next spring with hippie chic and girly girl both hitting the runways. Boho is still hot, with fringe and bell bottoms making an appearance. Rather than wearing together, try a fringe jacket with a dress or bell bottoms with a tailored shirt. If you are more into the feminine look, ruffles and oversized floral prints are on trend, and these can be worn together.

Fitness Fad // Yahoo reports the new trend is…no trend. That’s right, it’s back to basics where exercise is concerned. This means traditional cardio routines and body weight training. You can’t get more back to basics than running. Check out the hottest running shoes for 2015.

Hot Health Food // It is not news that kale and broccoli are healthy foods. But have you tried broccoli sprouts? How about kalettes? Broccoli sprouts hold the same cancer fighting benefits as their cruciferous cousin, but come with an extra enzymatic punch that boosts potency. Add to salad or pair with cooked broccoli. Kalettes are a kale/Brussels sprouts hybrid that deliver the health advantages and flavor of both.

Java Habit // The new year in coffee means darker is better. Push those sugary, flavored coffee drinks aside if you want to go on trend with your joe. Even Dunkin’ Donuts will roll out their new dark roast. Looks like espresso is on the menu too. If you can’t skip the sweetener, try Gloria Estefan’s Cuban Coffee recipe. Delicious!

Cleanse to a Tea // Move over Master Cleanse, there’s a new detox in town. Starvation cleanses are so, well, this year. In the new year, teatoxing is the way to go. A nutritionist friend of mine says living on liquid or very little food is stressful to the body and does not recommend this type of cleansing for anyone. With teatoxing you still get to eat and exercise healthfully, adding in a cup or three of detoxifying tea daily. No low blood sugar, insatiable hunger, diarrhea, tears (just sayin’). Teatoxing is safe, effective, and actually pleasant. Want to give it a try? Skinny Teatox has 7, 14, and 28 day kits. Plus the teas look gorgeous and tasty. Perfect post holidays.

State of Mindfulness // While meditation is at an ever increasing high in terms of popularity, mindfulness is the hot term of the moment. What’s the dif? You don’t have to sit in lotus for several minutes to achieve the peace of mind meditation offers. By being in the moment during your daily tasks you can reap the rewards of awareness. This practice even works with diet. Multitasking is over, mindfulness is the new state of mind.

Have fun creating your own mood board for 2015 with these tips. See you in your Marsala hued fringe jacket in the new year.

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Image: Runners by The Q Speaks at Flickr.com cc, Pantone Marsala by Eric delcroix at Flickr.com cc, messy braid by Maegan Tintari at Flickr.com cc, RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek via SpiritBeautyLounge.com, cubana by Timothy Boyd at Flickr.com cc, Skinny Teatox via skinny-teatox.com, Kjaer Weis eyeshadow via SpiritBeautyLounge.com.

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