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The Trends That Ruled 2016

The ones that we loved and the ones that we will love to see go.

These are the fashion and beauty looks that killed it in 2016.

  1. Fashion Nova

    Literally all of our favorite stars don Fashion Nova. Their Instagram presence is serious. 

  2. Metallic Nails

  3. Velvet

    Even North West got in on this action.

  4. Athleisure

    Fly casual wear was everything in 2016.

  5. Thick Brows

    (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

    Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors

    (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

    Lush, brushed brows took over for the ’16.

  6. Chokers

    Zendaya is just one of the stars who rocked this accessory this year.

  7. Off-the-Shoulder Everything

    From tops to dresses, cold shoulders add instant smolder to any look.

  8. Cornrolls

    Whether in two large braids or alternating sizes, braids were a big deal.

  9. Sequins

    (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

    Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

    (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

    They work day and night, in every shade of the rainbow.

  10. Bright Eyeshadow

    (Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney)

    Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney

    (Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney)

    Majorly pigmented hues popped this year.

  11. Trench Coats

    Short, long, tan, patterned — they got a strong silhouette.

  12. Glitter Lipstick

    There’s no hiding this sparkly trend.

  13. Pleats

    (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

    Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

    (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

    In multiple fabrics and colors, pleats ruled runways and red carpets.

  14. Dark Lips

    (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

    Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

    (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

    Black, purple and deep burgundy lips were major.

  15. Hoodies

    (Photo: Vetements)

    Vetements

    (Photo: Vetements)

    From inexpensive and cropped to luxe and screen-printed, these sweatshirts were everywhere.

  16. Gray Ombré

    This look was braided, sewed and dyed in everywhere you looked in 2016.

  17. Gray Plaid

    (Photo: Dave Mangels/Getty Images)

    Dave Mangels/Getty Images

    (Photo: Dave Mangels/Getty Images)

    Unexpected cuts and silhouettes punch up this classic print.

  18. Ponytail

    Whether tousled or sleek, high or low, this simple look won in 2016.

  19. Furs

    Unusual shapes and nontraditional color choices make fur feel modern.

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