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Good news for Lady Gaga!

According to a recent New York Times article titled "You Can Fall Out of Bed and Look Good," the days of drawing between the lines are numbered (and imperfect makeup is one of the biggest beauty trends of 2012).

"The look is 'coming home from the party,' not 'going out to the party,' said Terry Barber, director of makeup artistry for MAC Cosmetics. 'Perfection got slightly boring.'

To which fashion writer Stephanie Rosenbloom added:

"And the must-have tool to achieve perfect imperfection is recession-friendly: your fingertips. Use them to smudge eyeliner, smear bronzer, press bright stains into your cheeks and lips. The application of the makeup is as relaxed as the overall look."

Check out the full article, complete with tips on getting the imperfect look on a budget, at nymag.com.

Freeing or frumpy? Tell us what you think about the "imperfect makeup trend" below!