Minka Kelly

My absolute favorite style for new years is the ponytail.  This look is effortlessly chic with versatility so you can tailor it to your unique style.

Lauren Conrad

The ponytail can go from romantic with waves like Minka Kelly’s medium height curled ponytail or sleek with edge like Lauren Conrad’s low slung look. Both have the glamour for a big night out but the simplicity that lets your personality shine through.

Gucci Model

Another way to really add something special to the simplicity of the ponytail is to play with texture or placement.  On the runway, models at Gucci had a slicked back crown that was juxtaposed against a tail with a light frizz.

Nicole Richie

One of our favorite starlets, Nicole Richie, also spices up her ponytail by moving it to the side.  Both these styles give the classic look a modern update.

Kirsten Dunst

Another style that is simple to do, but carries loads of impact is the chignon.  This look can be done countless ways as seen on almost every celebrity.  Some of the best looks came from Kirstin Dunst.

Kirsten Dunst

She went from a simple chignon to one  that used braids and a headband to add instant glamour.  Similar to the side ponytail, the chignon can also be moved to the side to add a unique twist.

Penelope Cruz

Michelle Williams

Both Penelope Cruz and Michelle Williams show the versatility of the look by moving their chignon to the side and playing with different textures.  One look is sleek and the other has a few strategically placed face framing curls.

Chanel model

The best part about these two styles is that you can take both in their simplicity and truly add some sparkle.  Seen on the Chanel runway show the use of hair ornaments can go from a classic placement to ornate placement.

Chanel model

Although these two hairstyles are very different they both update a classic style by adding ornaments for some celebratory fun.

The holiday’s are beyond stressful so worrying about your hair is a stress one can do without.  These simple hairstyles give you fashionable ways to go from classic to glamorous and still have time to actually enjoy the New Year!

And check out our article on hairstyle accessories to help you ring in the new year, here.

- Yiannoula Choros

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At the 2010 primetime Emmy Awards, statement nails were all the rage: both Lauren Graham and January Jones rocked their manis on the red carpet: Graham offsetting her black and white gown with red nails and Jones with a deep purple.

Other shades that celebrities have rocked so far include powder blue to chocolate brown. Kim Kardashian, known for her stylish abilities has been on the forefront of the fall trend with her Dark Chocolate colored nails that look like a deeper version of chocolate ganache.

Lauren Conrad, a victim of Nail Polish Gate on The Hills a few years back, has also pioneered the colorful manicure trend, shown here with a pastel color for Fall in powder-blue.

Although Stylist.com says the Fall nail color trend will steer away from the neon nails we thought were so chic last week, with the onset of Chanel’s new release we may see a switch over to the moody, muted shades “that will waft in with the cool Autumn winds.”

Chanel’s headliner, or nail-liner, is Paradoxal, a dark gray-violet that is projected to be the new statement-maker of the season. This limited edition shade is more concord grape and “griolet,” to use a word coined by the team at Stylelist. To view some great swatches, click here. And to see more Fall Makeup trends see here.

Tell us, are you indulging in darker, more violet vampy shades this fall? Or are you a more Khakhi Rose kind of gal?

- Allison McKenna

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