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You voted: From classic to contemporary, these colognes top your list




1. Yin and Yang

You always "want to get closer" to men who wear "fresh and warm" Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme.

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme


2. Potent Paradise

"Crisp" Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme reminds you of "hot guys and summer vacation."

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme



3. Staying Power

"Rugged and rough" Old Spice makes you "smile," and you "love the new commercials."

Old Spice


4. Posh Spice

"Citrus-based and woody," Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte "smells like a rich guy."

Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte





5. Seductive Scent

You buy the "addictive, fresh" Chanel Allure Homme Sport for your boyfriend so that you can "steal a spritz every morning."

Chanel Allure Homme Sport

Want more sexy options for the man in your life? Click here to see which fragrances suit his style best.

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Top hairstylists and makeup artists reveal their favorite trends of the season



1. Rich Hair Color

"The holidays are a time of year steeped in tradition and jewel tones, so 'tis the season to enrich your hair with color," says Amanda Williams, celebrity hairstylist (she's worked with Ellen Page and Bryce Dallas Howard) and owner of Arabella Salon in Portland, Oregon. She recommends getting a professional treatment with Davines' gentle, plant-based Finest Pigment gloss ( click here to locate a salon near you). "It only lasts six to eight shampoos so it's an extremely non-committal way to create depth and luxurious shine," says Williams. Translation: There's no excuse not to pair emerald earrings with red-tinted tresses.

Emma Stone



2. Look-at-Me Lips

"I love red lips-they're eternally chic and look especially festive during the holidays," says Troy Surratt, the makeup guru behind Maggie Gyllenhaal's oft-deep-colored pucker. "If you have reservations about an opaque formula, try a sheer one

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Mary Helen Bowers, who trained Natalie Portman for Black Swan, reveals key exercises from the actress's fitness routine.

Every good workout begins with mat work! Ballet Beautiful founder Mary Helen Bowers shares a few of her favorite exercises from her new video series, debuting online next month.

1. Lengthen Your Bod
"Stretching before and after every workout keeps muscles supple and helps elongate the lines of a ballerina's limbs," says Bowers. "Begin by lying on your back and bringing your leg above you, pulling the ankle gently toward your head. Work toward stretching your knee all the way straight over time. Change legs."

Ballet Beautiful

2. Be Ab-Fab:
"For a ballerina, the center of balance is everything-creating a strong center of balance begins with building strong abdominal muscles," says Bowers. "Lie on your back with your knees slightly bent and the arms open wide in second position. Lift the body up, contracting the abs as you close the arms to first position-a wide yet

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A retrospective of 20 of the sexiest sirens ever to grace the small screen, big screen and computer screen

A bombshell, above all, is jaw-droppingly sexy. But we're not talking about the waifs fashion often loves. No, no. You will not see Kate Moss or Twiggy in these slides. A bombshell is curvaceous in all the right places and not afraid to show it off. She takes pleasure in being provocative. She has a sparkle in her eye and a confidence in her step because she knows the effect she has. When a bombshell walks into a room, the reaction is, of course, explosive. Here are 20 prime examples of women who have worked their magic, from the golden age of Hollywood to today.

Marilyn Monroe

Jean Harlow may have been the original bombshell, but Marilyn Monroe is the most iconic. Her image was simultaneously sexy and childlike. Monroe's high-pitched voice and carefully curated dumb-blonde persona were paired with an intense sexuality and the most celebrated curves of any bombshell.

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The best clutches and minibags to put the finishing touch on any party outfit

Mini Chain Bags

Calf-hair bag, White House | Black Market, $58, visit whbm.com

White House | Black Market Calf-hair bag





Patent leather bag, Talbots, $89, visit talbots.com

Talbots bag


Embossed leather bag, Banana Republic, $60, visit bananarepublic.com

Banana Republic bag


Sequin-embellished bag, Gap, $40, visit gap.com

Gap bag

Classic Clutches

Beaded silk clutch, Club Monaco, $139, call 212-459-9863Club Monaco clutch

Stingray envelope clutch, Pantera, $345, intermixonline.comPantera clutch

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Your guide to staying warm this winter, in every style, for every budget


The Shearling Jacket

For sheer practicality, this fur-alternative is the warmest on-trend option around and it also works wonderfully for evening by instantly imbuing any night look with a pinch of downtown dash.

Faux shearling aviator jacket, ASOS, $103, visit asos.com.

The Peacoat

Nautical navy-inspired pea coats go well with collegiate chunky knits and remind us of Jane Birkin's effortless seaside chic.

Wool peacoat, Sparkle & Fade, $59, visit urbanoutfitters.com.

The Cape

Channel your inner Christmas caroler with these sleeveless wonders that that you can instantly dress up for night or dress down for day depending on your footwear.

Checked cape, Zara, $89, visit zara.com.





The Camel Coat

Fall's go-to-hue, proves that it has staying power: sophisticated, golden coats are the ultimate in cosmopolitan cool.

Funnel neck coat, Gap, $118, visit gap.com.

The Parka

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From high-tech lasers to topical creams, doctors reveal how to make pigmentation a thing of the past



It's possible to fake flawless skin with foundation, but wouldn't you rather not have to? Whether you rely on a high-tech laser or a lo-fi topical cream, with the right plan, you can erase pigmentation, and-yes!-make cover-up optional. The first step? Identify your pigmentation's provenance: "Diagnosis is crucial," New York City derm Dennis Gross, MD, says. "Not only is the right treatment key, the wrong treatment can make discoloration darker."




ANATOMY OF A BROWN SPOT

Not all dark spots are created equal: They stem from three sources. UV exposure can trigger a growth of excess skin cells called solar lentigo, aka sun spots, liver spots, or age spots. The cells, pigmented with melanin, cluster together, forming a circular mark a few shades deeper than your skin tone. Estrogen fluctuations due to pregnancy or birth control pills stimulate melanocyte cells to work overtime and create

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An illuminating skin serum, tote-along fragrances, and enough dazzle to go around: These picks meet the golden standard.



NEW HARMONY

Lancôme's Trésor in Love, a delightful encore to the original classic, has high notes of violet, pear, peach, and jasmine.Lancôme's Trésor in Love

POTENT POTION

With a combination of vitamin C and amino acids, the hydrating anti-ager Sunday Riley Juno Transformative Lipid Serum treats overworked, underappreciated skin.

Sunday Riley Juno Transformative Lipid Serum

TREASURE CHEST

Who needs a rainbow? Here's the pot of gold. Brush on radiance with Clarins Barocco Shimmering Gold Powder for Face and Décolleté.Clarins Barocco Shimmering Gold Powder for Face and Décolleté

PERFECTED POUT

Attain a sleek balance between shimmer and shine with Benefit All You Need Is Gloss double-ended lip glosses.Benefit All You Need Is Gloss double-ended lip glosses

ROMANCING THE STONE

Sophistique Give Me A Ring Solid Fragrance Ring, by Mark. cosmetics, boasts an amber-faceted stone and amber-noted fragrance, both perfect for cocktail hour.Sophistique Give Me A Ring Solid Fragrance Ring

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