1990:

Banks modeled couture on the Paris runways, but her daily wardrobe was strictly down-home. "I had on my big overalls, hiking boots, a plaid shirt and no makeup," Banks has said. "I wasn't sleek. I was a bum."

1994:

A beautifully braided Tyra Banks learns to do her own makeup backstage at fashion shows. Her favorite look? Lots of mascara and orange blush, "because I have golden skin tones."

2002:

"Curling the lashes is essential," makeup artist has said. "I do it all the time on Tyra Banks. It gives the eye a lift, and makes mascara look prettier."

2004:

Banks goes high glam as the host of America's Next Top Model, donning "hair weaves and false eyelashes."

2005:

The model mogul produces a second TV show: The Tyra Banks Show. Her secret to staying fresh-looking? "I love Vaseline. My mom used it forever and has not a wrinkle on her face."

2007:

The ANTM host plays up her green eyes with black liner and smoky shadow.