Beauty Evolution: Fergie

Recognize the woman on the left? It's Stacy Ferguson, an ambitious young singer in '90s girl group Wild Orchid. But you may know her better as the booty-shaking, lady lump-loving, trend-setting, BEP alum Fergie. What did it take to go from bleached-out pop singer to blinged-out front woman? Read on to see her amazing beauty evolution from then to now. By Marissa Gold

Stacy Ferguson makes a public appearance with Wild Orchid in '98.

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Stacy (here in October '98) had mastered two key 90's beauty trends: Pamela Anderson-esque highlights and obviously lined lips.

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In February of '99, Stacy sported a complicated hairdo full of knots and braids on a night out.

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While performing onstage in August of 1999, Stacy shines in matching metallic lipstick and eyeshadow.

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By January of 2000, Stacy's roots were showing, which we take as a sign that the star was craving a new look. Think she changes it up?

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Barely recognizable in February of 2001, Stacy is in her final days with Wild Orchid and already experimenting with the funky looks she'll soon be known for. Here, she sports a two-tone hairdo with Bettie Page bangs.

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Fergie Ferg is born! With her signature pouf and wraparound braid, the new BEP front woman stepped out in July of 2001.

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Fergie wears excessive extensions and accessorizes her newly darkened locks with a giant red flower in September of 2003. We wish naturally gorgeous Ferguson had toned down the too-dark makeup.

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In November of 2003, Fergie's hair became a mass of twisted braids. We can't say we love the hard look on her, but her eye makeup is, by contrast, very natural and pretty.

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