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It's not like that time when suddenly all that black leather and studs and momento mori regalia you'd been rocking suddenly seemed so tired. We're in a moment when almost anything goes and the feel has remained decidedly classic American sportswear, but, in theory, it's best to keep it a bit light and neutral for Spring.

It won't take much to get in the zone, but there needs to be a little strategy involved. Click through for five items that are practically your ticket to Spring time perfect.

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Mia Farrow is a beauty icon who doesn't quit. In every era since the ethereal beauty's 60s reign with Rosemary's Baby serving as her pièce de résistance, there has been an ingenue with a cropped cut and lace dress, looking all wide eyed in her image.

It's all about that hair, those doe eyes with lots of mascara, a little liner, and a nude, soft lip. Keep it blond, side swept and fresh. We gathered the girls who have co-opted the swinging sixties with the heart of a poet look, beginning with Mia Wasikowska's April Blackbook cover and editorial. Who do you think is the best Mia 2011?

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Joe Zee tows that perfect line between fashion and pop culture, and it's not an easy line to tow. He's built an enviable career in fashion, is still accessible enough to serve as an Oscar fashion correspondent, and is probably most recognizable to the 12-34 MTV demographic as the affable boss to Olivia Palermo's icy editor on The City.

The Creative Director of Elle is back in the reality TV game with All on the Line, which premiers tomorrow on the Sundance Channel. Zee explores the pressures on designers today, how a Project Runway contestant makes it in the real fashion world, on TV (so meta!), and what would make him quit the industry for good.

Why made you want to go back to TV?

I think when Sundance came up with the idea I was so excited, I've done TV but I've worked in fashion my whole career. The idea felt authentic and genuine, not about a competition, really about real life. I've always been about

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If you're still procrastinating on your spring break body prep, then I've got news for you: your time is up ladies. You're in the home stretch now, so it's time to really get down to business. Whether you've been following the tips from WellandGoodNYC.com's Melisse Gelula and Alexia Brue for the past three weeks or this is your last ditch attempt at shedding a quick 2-3 pounds the week before your trips, these are the last-minute quick fixes you'll need before you hit the beach.

And if you live in the New York area, Well +Good is giving away a 10 pack of spinning classes this week, so make sure you don't miss out.

Eat to burn fat
If you eat four small meals of lean protein and veggies (ideally the green ones) this week, and stay away from sugar (including fruit or booze and sugar substitutes), refined foods and bread, then you stand a chance of dropping a couple pounds around the middle by putting your body

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As we're all starting to push the boundaries of nice weather by prematurely throwing out our tights and storing away our cardigans, we're eagerly scooping up our new summer essentials. You've done your trend forecasting and research. 70s inspired denim shorts? Check. Minimalist white shirt? Check. Wide brimmed hat? Check.

As you add the final touches to your wardrobe with bright pops of the summer's It color - bittersweet orange - it's time to survey your wardrobe and strategize on how to style and wear your new favorite summer pieces. Scroll through the images above for StyleCaster's favorite 15 H&M summertime items and our 15 different suggestions on how to wear them!

15 Pieces, 15 Ways: Winter To Spring Style

All clothing available at H&M

1. Red Cropped Sweater, $12.95

2. Cream Silk Collared Long Sleeved Shirt, $49.95

3. Cream Straw Wide Brim Hat, $12.95

4. Big Pocket Denim Shorts, $34.95

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Time and time again, I hear girls complain that they can't pull off pink lipstick. But if there were ever a season to experiment with color, it would have to be this spring! We saw statement-making lips all over the spring 2011 runways - from the fuchsia lips at Diane von Furstenberg to the softer, frosty pink lips at Dolce & Gabbana. You can go bold with a berry pink - a la Thandie Newton - or follow Heidi Klum's lead and stick with a pale pink. No matter what your skin tone, there's a shade that's right for you. Click through for some inspirational celeb looks and options for you.

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Online dating isn't like real dating. You don't get a chance to dazzle people with your fabulous personality or tell them jokes to make them laugh. When it comes to online dating, you're instantaneously judged. So, to better your chances of finding Mr. or Mrs. Right, you want to make sure that your profile is as amazing as possible.

Lessons In Online Dating

Step 1: The Pictures
A picture is worth a thousand words, so when you're choosing your pictures, make them count. It's important to make sure that your pictures are really YOU. Using a stock photo or a picture of someone who resembles you isn't fair. The same goes for pictures that are ten years old. If you post a picture that's from 2004 when you were 100 lbs and 24 years old, you're not giving yourself a chance. You want to give yourself a fair shot at meeting someone, so choose pictures that show the real you!

Step 2: The "About Me"
I'm a fan of keeping