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Be bold with your accessories
There’s nothing like adding a red pair of pumps to a monochromatic outfit, says costume designer and stylist Okera Banks. A great sequin scarf worn under the collar of a classic suit jacket adds a touch of glamour.
The right fit
Don't become fixated on wearing "your size," says designer Karen Zambos of Karen ZAMBOS Vintage Couture. All clothing lines fit differently because of their fit model and production, so keep an open mind when shopping.
Feed your skin from the inside
Honey, especially the dark kind, is high in disease-fighting antioxidants. Add it to your morning yogurt or tea for a health -- and taste -- kick.
A big blow-dry
For wild, sexy hair, hairstylist Allen Edwards uses the Blow Curl technique: Blow-dry about 80 percent, wind sections of your hair around a medium brush and dry a bit more. Pin each section to your head and let the rest dry naturally.
Conditioning protection
Leave in approximately 10 to 15 percent of your hair conditioner before going outdoors, says Tom Brophy of the Tom Brophy Salon. The conditioner will act as a sun protectant and deep conditioner.
A touch of gloss
For a dewy, healthy glow, apply a dab of lip gloss to your cheeks.
Tame flyaways
When frizzies get you down, use a leave-in conditioner with shea butter. Opt for a ponytail on the most humid of days, since loose hair is a moisture magnet, says Kaz Amor, co-owner of Warren-Tricomi salon.
24-hour makeup
For makeup that lasts from day into night, celebrity makeup artist Elan Bongiorno suggests patting the lid and eye with your concealer to create a long-lasting primer base for your eye shadow.
Brighten tired eyes
If you’re feeling worn out and your eyes are showing it, use a highlighting concealer in the darker inner corners of the eyes to brighten them and give a more open look.
Nail it down
Los Angeles manicurist Georgyanna Giardini advises to never file your nails after you shower; it weakens the nail and causes tears.
Longer, fuller lashes
Apply individual false lashes in the outer corners of the lid to give your eyes a little lift. Blend the lashes with a water-based mascara.
Quiz
"NEAT" is shorthand for ______:
Poll
If you could pull off the hairstyle of any celebrity, it would be:
