Hot pink lips, glittery eye-liner, orange lips and hideously arranged flowers?? These are the looks on the runways, captured by nymag.

While some trends are influenced by the runways, we can thank our lucky stars that most of what we wear is not. No, we’re a celebrity driven culture that will do as the celebrities do. If Lin-lo starts sporting sparkly eye-liner, there’s a better chance you will too.

If you don’t believe me, how many of you admit to owning Uggs? There's a classic example of celebrity influence. Catch Paris Hilton in a pair of those and as much as you might hate her, you’ll be slapping down your visa before you can say “fugly” twice.

Here's what the designers say we should be striving for this spring...

While orange lips might not look bad on this blondie, it certainly isn't for everyone. I would venture to say that unless you have uber pale skin, don't try this look - unless you want to look like an old Dynasty soap star.






Hello 1984! I remember creating this cakey look at home as a child playing with my sidewalk chalk. The taste was almost as bad as the look. Anything but kissable.







If you're looking for easy admission to the local assylum or donations from well meaning folks who confused you for a bag lady, then this is the look for you!

How to achieve it: Buy a goody hairband ($.99) rip off a few old silk flowers from grandma's oldest arrangment, stick them on haphazardly and voila! A 4 figure look from Luis Vuitton!

I just hate it when designers insult our intelligence.