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Whitney PortWant to be as happy as Whitney Port in a bikini? A new study shows that trying on swimwear in a store causes women to focus too much on all their flaws. Not good! Our solution: Shop online so you can try on suits in the comfort of your own home; you'll be guaranteed to feel great and find a winner. Here are 10 fun, affordable swimsuits to check out--pushy sales-people, harsh lighting and gigantic mirrors not included.

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Polka Dot Coco RaveThis Polka Dot Coco Rave Swimsuit ($100, Macys.com) is the perfect balance between classic and trendy. Its traditional shape will ensure comfort you've had with old bathing suits, while the polka dots keep you looking stylish.



















Ralph Lauren Blue Halter Bikini
If you're trying to be a little more girly this summer, ruffles are the way to go. The great thing about this Ralph Lauren Blue Halter Bikini ($58, Nordstrom.com) is that it's not over the top frilly. Made up of one, solid color, this is what we'd call the perfect amount of ruffle.

















The Noemi Black/Gwyneth Paltrow Just

When we saw Diane Kruger's updo at the Cannes Film Festival, we fell in love instantly. We were directly brought back to the Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 fashion show with the pony bun hybrid. And the best thing about it? Although Diane wore it as a formal updo, it pairs great with casual wear, too. Here's how to get the style, so you can be just as trendy as Diane!

Get The Look: Kate Middleton's Braided Updo

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Step 2: Gather all of your hair a little below your crown and hold with a thin elastic.

Step 3: Leaving a ½ inch piece of hair loose in the ponytail, gather the rest of the hair and fold into a loose bun. If your hair is longer than shoulder length, you may have to fold more than once to get that controlled

Simplify your life with these time and space-saving beauty gadgets!

Jennifer LopezWho Doesn't Want Legs Like J.Lo?
Beach season isn't quite here yet, but leg season is in full bloom. I don't know about you, but my legs are always a little shy to come out of the shadows this time of year. When I shed my pants and opt for shorts, I'm always shocked to see my legs are pale, dry and nowhere ready to be put on display. But here we have rounded up all you need to get your legs looking like J. Lo's for the unofficial start to summer.

A New Monthly Addiction For Makeup Mavens

Lather Up & Shave
With pants heading to the back of the closet, it's time to take your razor out of hibernation. A great choice is Gillette Venus & Olay Razor ($9, Walmart.com) that moisturizes like an Olay soap bar while the razor has five blades for a close shave. And to keep your razors lasting longer than ever, try ECO-ARMOUR Shave With Benefits ($24, Eco-armour.com). This shave foam and body wash-in-one keeps razors sharper two to three times longer than their usual lifespan.

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Who doesn't envy Duchess Kate's style? When we saw this braided chignon she wore last week at the Olympic-themed concert at the Royal Hall in London, we were given another reason. But good news: after fawning over the style for a while, we have figured out how to recreate at home. And luckily for us, the hairdo isn't as hard as it looks.

Braids To Try Right Now

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Step 1: From looking at the picture, you can see that you have to separate the hair into five sections - two pieces on top for the twists, two underneath for the braids and loose hair on the bottom for the chignon.

Step 2: Twist the top pieces and hold with bobbi pins at the crown of your head. When twisting, make sure to keep the hair a little loose to create that body Kate has in the front.

Step 3: Leaving the two sections below the twists to the

We think it's hilarious when guys say they love a girl who goes au-natural, because in reality, how many of them have seen us completely without makeup? Ironically, a new study now proves that men prefer a woman to wear makeup, a bold red lip to be specific, to a bare face.

What Do Guys Really Think Of Braids?

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Researchers in France recently discovered that waitresses who wore red lipstick were 50 percent more likely to receive tips than those who wore brown, pink or no lipstick at all. Unlike the U.S., tipping is uncommon in France as gratuity is usually included in menu prices. Leaving an extra tip says you really appreciated the good service. Or in this case, the sultry lips.

And the female clients? Red lipstick, or any color for that matter, made no impact on them when it came to tipping their servers.

How To Do A Red Lip In The Summer

Previous research has shown that a full face of makeup also gets waitresses greater tips

Since Summer is approaching, wavy hairstyles are a great option for a fast, carefree look. Take a peek at our favorites this season.

Take Hair From Just Ok To Ombré!

1. Brooklyn Decker

Brooklyn DeckerWe absolutely loved this tousled, wavy hairstyle on Brooklyn Decker. The soft waves and her new, straight bangs combine beautifully for a super sexy look.
























2. Jessica Alba

It's not hard to come off as sexy when you're Jessica Alba, but for those of us that aren't blessed with A-List good looks, it's nice to know that we can imitate her A-List hair! This casually wavy look is perfect if you're on the go-just finger-style natural locks into place and sweep bangs to the side!


















3. Amy Adams

Amy AdamsAuburn beauty Amy Adams is one of the few starlets to embrace her naturally wavy locks. This side-swept 'do can easily go from day to night with a light mist of hairspray, like Nexus Salon Hair Care Comb Thru ($10.55, Nexxus.com) to help locks hold their shape.



















4. Becki Newton

Becki NewtonActress Becki Newton goes for a

In a controversial murder trial that began this week, a man accused of strangling his wife is pointing the finger at something else: spray tanner.

Five years ago, Florida native Eleanora Kaufman was found dead on her bathroom floor and her husband arrested for the crime. Adam Kaufman's lawyers said he had nothing to do with her death. In fact, they will argue that the victim had a violent reaction to a spray tan, then fell on a magazine rack and choked to death, ABC News reports.

Self-Tanner Causes Weight Gain?!

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Bill Matthewman, Adam's defense attorney, "also said the spray tan could have contained arsenic or some other accidental poison," ABC added. All of which could have resulted in Eleanora's death.

Here's what's freaking us out: if Adam is innocent--which Eleanora's family and friends say he is--then self tanner is responsible for killing someone. While we're trying to be responsible about sun bathing, could a spray tan