Ladies, consider this a call to arms brought to you by Yours Truly. Denver Fashion Weekend is nearly upon us and this is no time to play it safe. Put away your “daytime” look and get ready to show us what you’ve got. Rarely are there such viable excuses to try the most outrageous and daring looks of the moment so please, take advantage of DFW, everyone.

Here are the hottest Spring 2015 beauty trends for you to bring to Denver Fashion Weekend – purchase tickets here.

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1. Shine Control

There’s a fine line between the “dewey look” and a greasy face. Don’t get caught with an oily T-zone during the most important weekend in Denver fashion. Try a mattifying primer, like this option from Smashbox. It will keep your skin looking fresh and clean, and can be worn alone or under your normal facial makeup.

 

 

 

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2. Power Brows

Cara Delevigne is still the queen and so are bold brows. Thick eyebrows will frame your face and instantly give you an of-the-moment aesthetic. Stay away from pencils, as those are harder to create a natural look with, and choose a powder-and-brush combo instead. Remember, even though you’re going for a bold look, they still need to look natural, not like you painted them on with a stencil. Choose a powder a shade lighter than your natural eyebrow color and fill in the sparse areas, sticking to your natural shape.

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3. Plum Eyeshadow

Smokey eyes are a year-round fave and for good reason. They’re both sexy and effortlessly cool. But this year’s New York Fashion Week saw smokey eyes reimagined with a purple tint. Test the waters with a subtle purple flush, sticking to just your lids or go all out with a dramatic, rocker-esque vibe.

 

 

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4. Natural Hair

Leave your stick-straight hair and beauty queen curls at home, ladies. Right now it’s all about the natural look, equal parts messy, cool and sexy. Put some texturizing product in damp hair and twist into sections before allowing it to air-dry. Once it’s dry, shake it loose and go!

 

 

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5. Black Liquid Eyeliner

This is a timeless staple. You really can’t go wrong with black liner, whether you choose the feminine flick, badass cat eye or a bold graphic look. The important thing to remember is that clean lines are absolutely imperative, so if you don’t have the steadiest of hands, maybe opt for a lower-maintenance look.

 

 

 

 

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6. Barely-There Nail Polish

There have been a lot of bold nail art trends over the past year but right now it’s all about subtle colors. Pick a soft color like nude, beige or a pale pink. Things like nail art go in phases, and right now minimalist sophistication is taking over. Don’t worry, color lovers, there are plenty of other opportunities to implement attention-grabbing shades.

 

 

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7. Pastel Hair

Let’s all take a moment and thank the likes of Nicole Richie, Kelly Osbourne and Kylie Jenner for bringing brightly colored hair into our lives in a fashionable way. Lavender hair is still viable, although any pastel color is currently on-trend. Whether you dive into a permanent whole-head color, temporary hair chalk or some clip-in extensions, you won’t regret taking the color plunge this weekend.

 

 

 

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8. Matte Lipstick

Any bold color is fair game when it comes to your lips right now. But leave your glosses and lacquers at home, matte is where it’s at right now (just ask Lindsay Ambrosio, veteran makeup artist for DFW). Deep wines and vibrant reds are still staples (surprise, surprise), but the new shades for 2015 are plums, berries and neon oranges and pinks.

 

 

 

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9. Colored Eyeliner

Warning: this trend is not for the faint of heart. Electric and intense colors in graphic shapes and unexpected areas feel totally fresh. Ease into it by swapping out black liquid liner for a purple, blue or metallic in your cat eye or line your eyes in a colorful hue.

 

 

 

 

 

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10. Braids

Braids are back and in a big way (although did they really ever leave)? Fishtail or French, textured or sleek, hanging low or worked into a bun, braids always feel laid-back in the most fashionable of ways.