It's All About Tropical Shades and Mermaid Braids at Miami Swim Week

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If you've ever been to Miami, you know the city's vibe is totally infectious. Bright lights, loud music, and white sand are just a few of this beach town's lovable traits. This year at Miami Swim Week, makeup artists, hairstylists, and manicurists are incorporating the best of Miami into the runway looks. Bold neon hues lined eyes and lacquered lips, the beach-blown curls were so revved up they seemed caffeinated, and there were plenty of mermaid-inspired braids and glowing, bronzed skin. Scroll down to discover the best of the Summer beauty at this season's shows.

Indah Miami Swim Week 2015
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Indah Miami Swim Week 2015

This mint-green shadow and super-teased-out tresses have us yearning for a disco comeback.

Minimale Animale Miami Swim Week 2015
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Minimale Animale Miami Swim Week 2015

While we love the dashes of white eyeliner under this model's eyes, we're willing to bet that she has some serious helmet hair under there.

Frankie's Bikinis Miami Swim Week 2015
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Frankie's Bikinis Miami Swim Week 2015

These wrapped braids are inspiring us to order a daiquiri at our next happy hour.

Poko Pano Miami Swim Week 2015
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Poko Pano Miami Swim Week 2015

Now this is a poolside look that we can re-create in our sleep: low, sleek center-parted pony with a softly stained lip.

Wildfox Miami Swim Week 2015
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Wildfox Miami Swim Week 2015

Bedhead hair and flushed cheeks make this surfer chick look chic.

Dolores Cortes Miami Swim Week 2015
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Dolores Cortes Miami Swim Week 2015

This Pippi Longstocking-inspired look has a lot of height (and we don't mean volume).

We Are Handsome Miami Swim Week 2015
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We Are Handsome Miami Swim Week 2015

You can easily accomplish this glitzy gold and chevron-patterned nail art at home with some carefully placed tape.

We Are Handsome Miami Swim Week 2015
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We Are Handsome Miami Swim Week 2015

If only our artsy eyeliner doodles came out looking this sophisticated.

We Are Handsome Miami Swim Week 2015
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We Are Handsome Miami Swim Week 2015

In case you didn't have enough eye candy during Miami Swim Week, this model wore a snake as a . . . well, boa down the catwalk. Paging Britney circa 2001!

Sinesia Karol Miami Swim Week 2015
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Sinesia Karol Miami Swim Week 2015

Orange blush and unkempt brows have never looked so appealing.

Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week 2015
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Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week 2015

We can't wait to re-create this Fembot-esque look at home.

Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week 2015
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Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week 2015

We love the hints of lilac (and bold lashes) framing her eyes.

Issa De'Mar Miami Swim Week 2015
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Issa De'Mar Miami Swim Week 2015

Multiple pompadours, braids, and bouffants — this look is so intricate that we don't know where to look first.

Issa De'Mar Miami Swim Week 2015
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Issa De'Mar Miami Swim Week 2015

Cornrows and teased-out volume make this a bold but DIY-able look.

Mikoh Miami Swim Week 2015
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Mikoh Miami Swim Week 2015

Sometimes, all a flawless layered blowout needs is a huge palm frond crown.

Luli Fama Miami Swim Week 2015
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Luli Fama Miami Swim Week 2015

This liner is reminiscent of the Dior tinsel eyeliner we saw during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, but the crystals carefully placed on the tear ducts are all Miami flair.

L*Space by Monica Wise Miami Swim Week 2015
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L*Space by Monica Wise Miami Swim Week 2015

In case the sea-salt-sprayed hair and pearl accessories didn't clue you in, the metallic fish-scale tattoos will: this model is a mermaid!

L*Space by Monica Wise Miami Swim Week 2015
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L*Space by Monica Wise Miami Swim Week 2015

Seriously, she looks like she just stepped out of the ocean. We bet her makeup artist used Vaseline as highlighter!

Rip Curl Miami Swim Week 2015
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Rip Curl Miami Swim Week 2015

A deep side part makes this fishtail braid perfect for a glam night out.

Mara Hoffman Miami Swim Week 2015
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Mara Hoffman Miami Swim Week 2015

This model's bold brows and eyeliner let the swimsuit be the star — that is, until you look closely . . .

Mara Hoffman Miami Swim Week 2015
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Mara Hoffman Miami Swim Week 2015

. . . because each nail at the Mara Hoffman show was stamped with a different design.

Maaji Swimwear Miami Swim Week 2015
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Maaji Swimwear Miami Swim Week 2015

Heaps of bronzer and cascading ringlets make this look worth replicating for your next happy hour.

Gottex Miami Swim Week 2015
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Gottex Miami Swim Week 2015

Bold black liquid liner and matte red lips played up the vintage vibe at Gottex.

Belusso Miami Swim Week 2015
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Belusso Miami Swim Week 2015

Belusso made the argument (and won) that orange lipstick works on all skin tones.

Belusso Miami Swim Week 2015
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Belusso Miami Swim Week 2015

But pairing it with a fishtail braid is what makes it muy Miami.

Jankele Miami Swim Week 2015
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Jankele Miami Swim Week 2015

Seriously shimmering skin and juicy pink lips make for a Summer look after our own hearts.

6 Shore Road by Pooja Miami Swim Week 2015
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6 Shore Road by Pooja Miami Swim Week 2015

This intense black liner and septum piercing aren't the only bold features of the look at 6 Shore Road by Pooja.

6 Shore Road by Pooja Miami Swim Week 2015
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6 Shore Road by Pooja Miami Swim Week 2015

This mohawk-like center plait with its knotted base inspires us to hone our braiding skills.

RVCA and Beach Riot Miami Swim Week 2015
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RVCA and Beach Riot Miami Swim Week 2015

If you needed high-fashion Halloween inspiration with a hint of SpongeBob SquarePants pizzazz, this is it.