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Give Kate Middleton a run for her money with these hair, body, and makeup tips befit for a princess bride.

Tip # 1: Play it Safe
Bride holding veil
If you're considering making a drastic change (i.e. lightening brows, changing hair color, doing an intense tan), think twice. Changing your look so significantly before such a big event can be a big mistake. Instead, aim to look like yourself-just enhanced.

Tip # 2: Add Some Va-Va-Voom
victoria secret powder
Who needs a wedding gown when you're wearing this shimmering, scented body powder, post-reception of course. We like Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things Noir Scented Body Powder, $25; victoriassecret.com.

Read More: DYI Bridal Hair

Tip #3: Give Your Hairstylist a Head's Up
Indian Bride

Let your hairstylist know if you're planning on using any type of hair accessory or scarf. Take cues (and recommendations) from friends who've worn similar styles.

Tip #4: Banish Bumps
Amlactin products

If you have small red bumps on the back of your arms, chances are it's not acne.

Make him yours!Tip #1: Use Perfume
"A recent study at Oxford University revealed that when men were shown a woman's headshot, they rated her as more attractive when the photo was presented along with a pleasant scent," says Suzy McCoppin, columnist for Playboy and dating and sex expert. The take away? Find a scent you love and spritz pre-date on the neck, wrist, and unexpected spots like ankles and underneath your clothes.

Read More: 10 Beauty Looks Guys Love

Tip #2: Use Shimmery Lotions
Find a lotion with a bit of sparkle to it or make your own by combining the regular stuff with glittery highlighting powder. "The flecks capture the light and create a youthful, sexy glow," says McCoppin. If you're wearing a low-cut top, don't forget to brush a bronzer on your décolletage- the contour will make your cleavage more defined.

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Tip #3: Squeeze in a Pre-Date Workout
"Strength training, especially ab work, will make feel tighter, firmer, and more confident," says

We might consult the stars for news about our love lives, but beauty trends? Who would've thought! Tali Edut of The AstroTwins has suggestions for what to try this spring based on your zodiac sign.

Aries
Trend: Orange-red Lipstick

The universe's fiery sign, born between March 21 and April 19, should get into spring's reddish, orange lipstick trend. We love this dual-sided pick, perfect for amping up your sizzle as needed.
CoverGirl Blast Flipstick in Stunner, $7.99; amazon.com

Taurus
Trend: Natural Eyeshadow

The sophisticated bearers of this sign, born between April 20 and May 20, should try creating natural-looking smokey eyes by using palettes with shadows in tans, coppers, and champagne.
Too Faced Natural at Night Eye Shadow Collection, $36; amazon.com

Read More: 30 Spring Nail Polishes Under $10

Gemini
Trend: Neon Nailpolish

Geminis, born between May 21 and June 20, have bright and electric personalities that should be complemented with attention-grabbing digits.
Jessica

In honor of the most anticipated movie of spring, we rounded up hair and makeup picks inspired by the people and places of Panem.

For more from Real Beauty:
• 101 Tips For Your Best Skin Ever
• The Best Overnight Skin Treatments
• 7 Top Model Beauty Secrets
• 10 Beauty Looks Men Find Sexy
• 34 Ways to Get Bombshell Hair
Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.

Straight, curled, up, or down-your mane may just be your best accessory. Keep frizz and flatness at bay with this hair care and styling guide to smooth, silky, voluminous locks.

Tip #1: Dry, Don't Damage
Woman Blow Drying Hair
When your hair is wet, don't shake the dryer like you would a diffuser to get sleek tresses. Instead, use a round brush and angle the blow-dryer perpendicular to the brush (blowing hot air directly onto your locks fries them

Tip #2: Back to Your Roots
Woman Hands in Hair

Your scalp's health is the key to stronger, luscious hair. Use a shampoo and conditioner that contains eucalyptus, peppermint oil, and menthol to stimulate blood flow to your roots. That, combined with massaging your scalp, reduces excessive buildup of sebum that strips away natural shine and leads to irritations and dryness.

Read more: 33 Fresh Cuts for Spring

Tip #3: Bye, Bye, Backcombing
Woman with curlers in hair
Combat thinning hair by ditching the maximum-hold hairsprays you typically use to set styles like teased poufs or curls in

The Hunger Games heroine, Katniss Everdeen, is so hot that she has not one but two bachelors perusing her-Gale and Peeta. Even though she's only as real as our fantasies, we thought we could still pick up a few style pointers from her laid-back beauty. So we rounded up photos of top celebs sporting her signature side braid.

Braid 1: Hilary Duff

Who says untidy can't be chic? Hilary braids a leather strip of ribbon into her widely plaited side braid for an earthy feel.

Braid 2: Thandie Newton

We can't decide which is better, Thandie's ear-to-ear grin or her side braid with an oversized matching black bow.

Read More: 33 Tips For Sexier Hair

Braid 3: Leona Lewis

Leona goes for a relaxed red-carpet fishtail hairstyle to compliment her asymmetrical dress.

Braid 4: Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee executes a chic style by only using two plaits that twist together to form a simple braided strand. Minimal makeup and an age appropriate outfit look fab on this budding actress.

Braid 5: Mary Kate

Hunger hits hardest after a session in the gym. Avoid ruining your calorie count with these sensible snacks that are high in protein, calcium, and fiber. Finally you can keep your energy up so that your weight will stay down.

Snack 1: Edamame

Soybeans are a satisfying source of fiber, protein and amino acids. All those nutrients ensure your heart stays healthy and your bones are strong.

Snack 2: Chocolate Milk

Mixing the antioxidant power of dark chocolate and the calcium of milk helps your muscles recover from a long workout. So go ahead, rock a milk mustache again.

Read More: 101 Must-Follow Diet Tips

Snack 3:Hard Boiled Egg

Eggs get a bad rap for their cholesterol content. But at 78 calories, one boiled egg packs a protein punch that will fill you up between meals

Snack 4: Greek Yogurt

This divine dairy snack is perfect for after your morning run. Top with fruit and granola to add extra health benefits to this cholesterol free food.

Read More: 33 Foods to Stay Young

Snack 5:

First, we got our favorite beauty bloggers to share their money-saving tricks. Now, just in time spring, we asked our favorite mommy bloggers to give us the scoop on their quickie primping secrets.

Tip 1: Caffeine is your friend.
Devine Secrets of a Domestic Diva mom blogger

"Use caffeinated green tea bags to reduce puffiness under your eyes," explains Susan McLean, the founder of Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva. "Soak the bags in hot water for a few minutes before removing them and squeezing out excess liquid. Then, place them on your closed eyes until they cool. The caffeine will increase circulation, and the antioxidants will have additional wrinkle-fighting benefits for you skin, too."

Pictured: Susan McLean; Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva

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Tip 2: A fuzz-free mommy is a happy misses.
Jamie Reeves Blonde Mom Blog

"Don't skip shaving if you want to avoid beauty slothdom!" warns Jamie Reeves, creator of Blonde Mom Blog. "If I go more than three days, I feel like