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Looking for (almost) instant gratification? These products and treatments will hide imperfections in a pinch. Plus, protect your skin from the sun this summer with these top sunscreen buys. Read on for the best quick skin fixes.

By Jessica Prince


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With so many quick-acting options available today, there's no need to resort to eye surgery to eliminate puffiness, bags, or sagging lids. To fight dark circles and smooth wrinkles in minutes, try Erno Laszlo's Instant Eye Repair (pictured left) with key hydrators like glycerin and vitamin E, which help your skin retain water for an immediate plumping effect. Plagued with droopiness? Kinerase Extreme Lift Eye ($95) is a tightening solution with long-term, collagen-boosting benefits. Banish puffy eyes with a 15-minute cooling treatment (so long, cucumber slices!) using Le Mieux's Eye Firming Mask pads ($12 for four pairs). Put one patch under each lid for younger-looking eyes in no time.

Erno Laszlo Instant Eye Repair, $85,

Fifty years after a small London designer, Mary Quant, debuted her head-turning, boundary-crossing, fashion-changing, societal barometer known as the mini skirt, it's still a hot commodity. According to eBay sales data, it's the second most-sold skirt style worldwide, falling below its more conservative cousin the A-line. In hot spots like Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami, though, showing a lot of leg still reigns supreme. To celebrate half a decade of the spirit of London's swinging '60s and the mother of the mini, see 20 shortened skirt moments worth remembering.

By: Kerry Pieri

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Anything racy and too lacy can be a hard sell in the summer months when cotton is the ubiquitous fabric of choice. To keep it sultry without turning up the temperature - literally - we shopped 10 pretty lingerie pieces that are easy, breezy and come in at under $100. Plus shop more great finds.
By Kerry Pieri

Cosabella babydoll, $96.50, cosabella.com.
Courtesy Cosabella


Stella McCartney bra, $65, matchesfashion.com, and briefs, $39, matchesfashion.com.
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Free People romper, $98, freepeople.com.
Courtesy Free People


Mimi Holiday by Damaris bra, $90, net-a-porter.com, and briefs, $70, net-a-porter.com.
Courtesy Net-a-Porter


Topshop bralet, $45, topshop.com, and shorts, $50, topshop.com.
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Hanky Panky bralette, $48, shopbop.com, and briefs, $35, shopbop.com.
Courtesy Shopbop


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With the countdown closing in on the 2012 Summer Olympics, the combined sense of anticipation and nostalgia has us looking forward to those athletes we'll see compete in London and reminiscing of legends past. From champions of the court to titans of the track - not to mention a few princesses that rule the rink - these Olympians have proven worthy of gold in sport as well as style. See who scored in the top twenty most fashionable sportsmen and women of Team USA.

By Sarah Lindig

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From the touches of cool blue to classic black and white pairings, make a statement in the office with these chic looks at every age. Plus, shop more of the season's must-haves .

By Harper's Bazaar Staff

20s: Achieve instant cool with touches of cool blue.
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30s: Gold accents elevate chic black basics
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40s: Heat up your summer look with fiery hues
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As the temperatures rise, so does the difficulty of sartorial choices as we look for things that are both chic and comfortable. Enter the sundress - an easy breezy timeless summer staple. In all different shapes, sizes and prints, this sort of frock has unlimited appeal. Do as Angelina Jolie or Poppy Delevingne and add heels for a dressier touch, or keep it casual in flat sandals like Diane Kruger and Alexa Chung. Get inspired by the way these celebs keep chic in the heat in the summer standard. Plus, see the infinite ways celebs style their denim.

By Chrissy Rutherford


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Poppy Delevingne


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Karolina Kurkova in Vionnet


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Hilary Rhoda in Fendi


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Diane Kruger in Prada


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Kate Bosworth in Suno


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Kirsten Dunst in Louis Vuitton


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Linda Evangelista in Erdem


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As the social season hits high gear, there's barely enough time to swipe on mascara in between after-work parties and weekends away. Uncomplicated and chic is the name of the game now more than ever. For easy ways to pull together your look at any age, we asked our favorite beauty and fashion experts for their best prep secrets and the products they rely on to stay soiree-ready at all times. Plus, see this summer's most in-demand nail color.

By Kari Molver

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"I really think that a brow pencil is the perfect pop that brightens the whole face. Be bold! It's easy to apply on the go. I love the dark colors by Make Up For Ever."

Make Up Forever Eyebrow Pencil, $18, sephora.com.
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Hilary Rhoda, Estee Lauder spokesmodel
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"Besides wearing breathable fabrics-that's very important in the hot summer months-Estée Lauder's Sumptuous Waterproof mascara is a must, as well as their Bronze Goddess bronzer. I like to brush

From sexy prints to basic black bikinis, see what's in style for the season. Plus, check out the latest fashion trends of the summer.

By Harper's BAZAAR Staff

Prints, Please: Adriana Lima
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Bright Lights, Big Splash: Doutzen Kroes
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Chic Cover-ups: Rihanna
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Ruffled Feathers: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Going Retro: Taylor Swift
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Sans Straps: Rachel Bilson
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