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By now you’ve probably heard the word “ombre” buzzing around the fashion and beauty world, but what does the word actually mean? In French, une ombre means shadow or shade, so it makes sense that in fashion and beauty the word is used to describe a gradual lightening or darkening. Here are some of our favorite ombre looks we found on Pinterest! Which trend do you want to try this summer? 

Of course, the ever-popular ombre hair:

Source: via Zada on Pinterest


Bold pink ombre jeans:

Source: Shopbop via Diandra on Pinterest
 

Subtle and sweet ombre tights:

Source: via Alfreda on Pinterest

 

DIY ombre t-shirt:

Source: apair-andaspare.blogspot.ca  via Sass on Pinterest

 

Ombre nails:

Source: elleandblair.com via Miranda on Pinterest

 

Individual ombre nails: 

Source: weheartit.com  via Alicia on Pinterest

 

And lastly, ombre LIPS: 

Source: Tumblr via Abby on Pinterest

Mariah Craddick hails from the city of Atlanta and is currently a magazine journalism major at Columbia College of Chicago. Though she has a wide range of interests, her concentration and focus lies in fashion, art and entertainment. In addition to writing for HC, Mariah is also a contributing writer for the online lifestyle magazine GlossMagazineOnline. Upon graduation in 2013, Mariah hopes to pursue a career in magazine journalism and maybe even law school.