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Do you prefer Emma Stone as a blonde or a redhead? Ashley Tisdale as a brunette or a blonde? We pit these celebs' natural hair colors against their dyed ones to find out!
-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

Everyone likes to change up their hair color every now and again-but celebrities seem to go for new shades way more often than us normal folk. Sometimes, the new colors work; and sometimes?... Not so much. How do you think these 12 stars' hair color changes match up with their natural hair colors? Weigh in on Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde, Rachel McAdams, Mary-Kate Olsen, and more!

1. Leighton Meester: Blonde vs. Brunette

Though Leighton has become a familiar face as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl, the brunette locks that usually frame that face are naturally blonde. Leighton dyed her hair specifically for her audition before she'd even landed the part. Talk about dedication.

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Give your eyes a wake-up call with Benefit's super easy and compact Peek-A-Bright Eyes eye illuminating kit!
-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

What's your favorite type of beauty product, Bettys? Some people, for example, are nail polish fanatics; others are lipstick fiends; and me? I'm an eye shadow girl. There's nothing I like more when it comes to makeup than playing with shiny new shadow palettes and seeing how many looks I can make with them.

You can probably understand, then, why I was so excited when Benefit's new Peek-A-Bright Eyes eye illuminating kit ($32, benefitcosmetics.com) landed in our mailbox. Road test? Yes please!

First off, who doesn't love Benefit? Every single one of their products, from their famous Benetint cheek and lip stain to their Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow! Foundation, solves the most drastic of makeup problems-and they're a kick, to boot.

And such, I am happy to report, is the case with the Peek-A-Bright Eyes kit. This handy little

Celebs like Selma Blair, Rihanna and Isla Fisher wear CARDIGAN by Lynne Hiriak everywhere!
-PJ Gach, BettyConfidential.com

Celebrities do a lot of traveling. When they're on the road, they want clothing that feels heavenly, looks good and will stand up against a zillion flashbulbs and super fans. That's why when Emily Blunt went to Australia to promote the movie The Five Year Engagement, she took her Cardigan by Lynne Hiriak's red polka dotted sweater with her.

Grab some of Cardigan's fab sweaters for yourself in BettyConfidential Shop's exclusive flash sale!

Charlize Theron wore the ombre stripe crew navy/rose cardigan out in Hollywood with her infant son, Jackson. For a casual night out with friends, Rihanna paired the Gigi striped cardigan with a gray tank, skinny jeans and heels.

Rachel Bilson seems to live in her Cardigan by Lynne Hiriak Gigi Cardigan. She's worn it with jeans, a khaki mini and tights, and with a black lacey 3.1 Phillip Lim romper.

From ukuleles to flirty bandeaus and maxis, we'll be channeling the sandy shores of Hawaii next spring thanks to Mara Hoffman.
-Diana Denza, BettyConfidential.com

Mara Hoffman's spring/summer '13 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show started with the soothing sound of ukuleles. Admittedly, gazing down the runway at the trio of smiling strummers was a welcome sight after pushing through hordes of fashionistas to reach my seat.

And if that was any indication, the breezy, beautiful lineup was straight out of a Hawaiian summer dream. Models glided down the runway in sexy bustiers, flowing gowns, wild swimsuits, and mini dresses.

Hues ranged from sunny yellows to brilliant reds and the prints were just as varied. We'd spot rich Ikat prints one moment and bold color blocking the next. Meanwhile, feminine materials like wispy chiffon and lattice added soft touches to the daring patterns.

Read Go Glam With ARIA by alison's One-of-a-Kind, Vintage-Inspired Accessories!

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Denise's grandmother once told her, "God has given us hands, make handmade." That piece of advice gave Denise the impetus to create her line of jewelry.
-PJ Gach, BettyConfidential.com

Malaysian-based jewelry designer Denise Go delicately by hand creates each of her jeweled treasures. Her line, called PeeTeeDee Concepts (available now at BettyConfidential Shop!), consists of pieces ranging from Boho inspired bracelets to lace-like earrings. They can easily accompany you from daytime events to dinner with the gals or a date.

Making each piece is very personal for Denise. As she says, "I feel that is satisfying to be able to put my thoughts into actions. Basically, [creating jewelry] is my passion and I think it is important to just follow our heart's desire."

We e-chatted with Denise about how her grandmother inspired her, what her favorite pieces are, and what sets her creative energy on fire!

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Sick of having to reapply your lip color ever five seconds? Never fear: Make Up Forever's Aqua Rouge is here!
-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

Answer me this, Bettys: Is there anything more annoying than leaving the house knowing that your makeup is absolutely perfect… only to find that you have to keep reapplying your lip color every five seconds? Gigantic pet peeve. I hate having to apply, then reapply, then reapply again. Ugh.

Given my dislike of constantly needing to break out the gloss, then, you can imagine how psyched I was to find Make Up Forever's new Aqua Rouge lip color ($24.00, sephora.com) waiting for us in our mailbox. A long-lasting lippie that delivers the intensity of a lip stain with the shine of a gloss? Sign me up!

Make Up Forever's Aqua collection, you see, was originally created for the Parisian water ballet. The high-performance, long-lasting products are designed to withstand extreme conditions while staying completely waterproof,

We've looked to stars like Jackie O, Ava Gardner, Kate Hepburn and Edie Sedgwick for fabulous fall ensembles that will never go out of style.
-Diana Denza, BettyConfidential.com

From hit television shows like Mad Men to the trendy streets of New York City, it's easy to see that styles from the 1950s and '60s have made a major comeback. And there's no better way to make a fashion statement than by taking a cue from the leading ladies of the period. We've pulled together ensembles inspired by icons Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Edie Sedgwick, Grace Kelly, Jackie O, Ava Gardner, and Katharine Hepburn. Trends come and go, but these outfits are timeless!

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1. Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn was a celebrated screen siren, but her fashion forward garb landed her a spot on the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. You'll beat the fall chill in this cozy cardigan and striped pants. Plus, the Peter

Today's BettyConfidential Shop star, Alison Mahoney of ARIA by alison, dishes on what inspires her, which celebs she'd love to see wear her one-of-a-kind accessories, and more!
-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

Alison Mahoney

Alison Mahoney of ARIA by alison, sporting her Titania headband.

Alison Mahoney never intended to become a designer. A singer and actress by trade, she fell into design while killing time backstage. Little did she know that what began as a hobby would grow into something so amazing! ARIA by alison's one-of-a-kind knitwear and accessories brings a little bit of vintage-inspired glamor to your everyday wardrobe-and when we heard about Alison's line, we just HAD to bring them to you in our BettyConfidential Shop! What better way to live gorgeously than with these fabulous designs, especially with the fall/winter season fast approaching?

We sat down with Alison to chat about what inspires her, which celebrities she'd love to dress, and more!