Sarah Palin's Changing Looks

By Instyle
Updated Feb 17, 2015 @ 11:36 am
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Sarah Palin's Changing Looks

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1981

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The Wasilla High School athlete sported a flipped-back shag.

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1984

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Feathered hair and a big smile! Palin won the Miss Wasilla pageant, going on to place third in the Miss Alaska competition.

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1992

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The busy mother-of-two had an appropriately wash-and-wear bob when she announced her candidacy for Wasilla City Council.

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2002

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Palin nailed her signature style-a voluminous bun, sleek specs and dark lipstick-while a member of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation.

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2006

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The soon-to-be Alaskan governor campaigned with caramel highlights and new wireframes.

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2008

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As John McCain's running mate, Palin incited a nationwide demand for her Kazuo Kawasaki rimless spectacles.

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2009

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The one-time vice presidential candidate let her (now highlighted!) hair down for a chat with Barbara Walters.

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2010

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The former governor attended the Time 100 Gala with soft, peach-toned makeup.

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