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If you haven't yet heard of The Hunger Games, ask the kids - and soon. The long-awaited film version of the popular book comes out March 23 and stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, a fiery-eyed warrior on a noble quest. To celebrate, here are three looks sure to inspire countless copycats

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FRINGE BENEFITS Effie Trinket’s (played by Elizabeth Banks) pink hair and couture fashions are always paired with matching maquillage that’s never less than over the top in the movie. Wink at Effie’s style with fanciful false eyelashes by Paperself (www.paperselfstore.com), the same brand used on Banks in the film.Handout

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HAIR APPARENT Onscreen, Katniss’s messy braid gets its perfectly undone. In reality, her signature ‘do was created by setting Lawrence’s locks with a gadget called the Top Styler (www.topstyler.com) to create messy waves. She then plaited a Dutch braid across the actress’s head, pulling out a few face-framing tendrils.Handout/The Associated Press

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HOT TIPS Even an exhausted Amazon can treat herself to a manicure featuring one of the colours from China Glaze’s limited edition Hunger Games nail-polish collection. Dubbed Capitol Colours, the 12 sparkly, earthy shades are based on districts in the HG universe. (Find stores and availability at www.chinaglaze.com).Handout

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