Looking to kick your beauty routine up a notch? We caught up with Kate Walsh of “Private Practice” to find out what beauty must-haves and hair care tricks she recommends for spotlight-worthy style.

Flirty and Feminine Style
While Kate loves the romantic florals and laces that are popular this season, she warns: be careful what you wear underneath. “Lace dresses or jumpsuits that intentionally show undergarments are my biggest style pet peeve,” she says. “That look is never flattering -- unless you’re walking down a catwalk … or if you’re a cat.”

Kate is a believer in keeping it classy; her personal fashion style staples include flats, a good jacket and a simple white t-shirt. For a finishing touch, Kate created her very own fragrance, Boyfriend, which hit stores this winter with its subtle blend of vanilla, jasmine and amber. “It’s sensual and delicious,” says Kate. “And I like to say it has a high purr factor, meaning it’ll make you -- or him -- purr with delight.”

Kate’s Beauty Faves
Kate is also a firm believer in skin care products that contain emu oil. Naturally high in vitamin E, the oil also contains powerful antioxidants, which work to regenerate cells and help ward off signs of aging. Kate’s other beauty must-have: a gentle exfoliating treatment that keeps her skin smooth and polished by sloughing off dead skin cells with fruit enzymes. 

One of Kate’s most recognizable features is her ravishing red hair, so we had to find out how she keeps her locks always looking so fabulous. “When it comes to color, I try to stay in the warm, honey hues,” she says. To keep her hair soft, shiny and bouncy, she uses a leave-in conditioner every time she shampoos.