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Mom always wants what's best for you, so why not get the best for Mom? Seventeen found the perfect gifts to show her how much you care on Mother's Day!

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1. Back in the Saddle
Ralph Lauren perfume.













Whether she is sport, sensual, free-spirited, or stylish, there's a Ralph Lauren Big Pony Collection fragrance that's sure to make "scents" for your mom. ($70 each, bloomingdale's.com or ralphlauren.com)

Related: Which Celebrity Perfume is Right For You?


2. Whip It Up
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Satisfy Mom's sweet tooth with a special delivery of three mouth-watering Whippie Pies from Whipped Bakeshop ($14+$8.50 shipping in the continental US, etsy.com).

The delicious treats, which come in red velvet, chocolate, or oat, are so tasty that they may disappear before you get a bite!


3. Fabulous Fixes
The Nip + Fab Summer Essentials kit




















Moms need to get beach-ready too! The Nip + Fab Summer Essentials kit ($29.95, target.com) will

sev-healthy-glow-blogSeventeen's Beauty Assistant, Molly Ritterbeck, has been trying to find a solution to her dry and pasty skin. After switching up her beauty routine with limited results, she decided to call in some serious help from the Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa in New York City. While there, Esthetician Nina Patino shared a handful of tips on how to keep skin glowing and luminous.

Related: What's Your Skin Personality?


1. Start with steam.

This will open up your pores so you get all the gunk out and let the good stuff in. You can steam your skin by taking a hot shower, carefully leaning your face over a pot of boiling water or applying a warm washcloth to your skin. Be very careful in any of these situations not to scald your skin or burn yourself! You just want to water warm enough to open everything up.

Related: Demi Lovato's Skin Care Secrets!

sev-healthy-skin-spa-blog2. Follow with a milky cleanser.

Milk cleansers tend to be gentler to your skin. Using face washes with harsh chemicals can sometimes dry your

Dream dress? Check. Killer heels? Check. Bright Bling? Most def! You're ready for prom, right? Not quite. Before you snap those pics and head out the door, be sure you're flashing the perfect smile. Dr. Brian Kantor, celebrity cosmetic dentist at the NY-based Lowenger, Lituchy & Kantor, has shared all the secret deets to getting a picture-perfect (and healthy!) smile for your big night out.

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Pre-Prom Maintenance

Tips to getting perfect prom teethMaintain the basics:

• Brushing: Brush twice a day, from two minutes, in front of a mirror. Opt for a soft bristle brush to effective clean the tooth's surface and pair it with toothpaste containing fluoride to help strengthen the tooth enamel. Electric toothbrushes are also a great option because they time 2 minutes of sonic technology brushing for optimal cleaning.

• Flossing: Floss at least once a day and don't forget to floss between back teeth. Although many choose to skip this step, flossing is essential to remove

Check out these memorable, romantic, funny or even scary, proms from movies and TV shows throughout the years!

Everyone has that first terrible summer job - even your favorite celebs! Check out where some of today's superstars worked before they had their big break.

Lea Michele
Before Lea Michele landed her first Broadway gig, she made other girls' dreams come true as a shop girl in a Bat Mitzvah dress shop.

India de Beaufort

Carrie Underwood

Josie Loren

Kim Kardashian

Lady Gaga

Jennifer Hudson

Make healthy eating choicesIf you're working on getting fit and sticking to a healthy diet, going out to eat with friends and family can turn into a stressful situation. Getting in shape shouldn't hold you back from social events and having fun! Personally, I love trying out popular restaurants, meeting friends for brunch, and celebrating birthday dinners. Here are some ways to make the best choices when you're faced with an overwhelming menu:

Related: Get workout tips from celebrity trainers!

• Be proactive: You know when your friends want to go out to eat, but no one knows where? Step up and suggest your favorite restaurant where you're familiar with the menu.
• Do your research: Most chain restaurants publish their menu online, so you can take a look long before you order.
• Start with soup: One of my favorite soups is Split Pea which I'll order instead of crunchy, fried, finger foods.
• Save the bread basket: Hold your horses a little longer and enjoy the food you

That fishtail braid or bold lip isn't going to stand out on prom night if all anyone notices are your less-than-perfect brows. Read these tips from Australia's leading eyebrow artist (and Kylie Monigue's personal groomer), Sharon-Lee, to get tips on how to make the most of a professional brow grooming appointment - what you should do to maintain your arches at home.

Related: Prom Dresses Under $100!

Eye brow shaping tips.

1. Consider Color: Are you changing your hair color for your big night? If you've made any drastic changes in hue, such as going from medium brunette to honey blond, you'll want to find a new brow shade that complements both your hair color and your skin tone. However, if you're just getting subtle highlights or going one or two shades lighter or darker, there's no need to change your brow color.

Related: Hair Color Ideas

2. Keep Growing: Before your appointment, grow your brows out as much as possible - even if it means being on the receiving end of strange

Some of your fave celebs aren't just talented, they're super-smart too! Find out where some of Hollywood's leading ladies, designers, and most-respected authors went to college.

Related: Get a Head Start on Your Dream Job!


1. Elizabeth Olsen
Actress, New York University
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2. Rachel McAdams
Actress, York University (Toronto)
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3. Anne Hathaway
Actress, Studied at Vassar College and graduated from NYU
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4. Jenna Ushkowitz
Actress, Marymount Manhattan College
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5. Kourtney Kardashian
Actress, University of Arizona

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6. Natalie Portman
Actress, Harvard University
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7. Tina Fey
University of Virginia
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8. J.K. Rowling
Author of the Harry Potter series
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9. Betsey Johnson
Designer, Syracuse University
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10. Kristen Bell
Actress, New York University
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