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Prep-school styles dominated the runways, but there's a fine line between rocking a cool, classic vibe and causing a bad L.L.Bean flashback. Here's how to put the naughty in naughty schoolgirl every time.We never thought we'd call boat shoes sexy…until these retro kicks got a flirty update with super-high heels.

Blouse, $248, pants, $248, belt, $128, and boots, $298, Tommy Hilfiger

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Balance out masculine pants with a sheer, girlie blouse for an effect that's as sensual as it is elegant.

Blouse, $650, and pants, $695, Marc Jacobs; belt, $295, and bag, Gucci; necklace, Emily & Ashley; ring (on left hand), Jewels of Ocean; ring (on right hand), Helen Ficalora; journal, $82, desk diary, $89, and pen, $40, Graphic Image

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To show off your curves, belt this trendy topper over a sleek pencil skirt.

Blazer, GANT, $585; belt, Raoul, $90; skirt,

Even though you swear your exes are totally different, experts say most women have a relationship pattern they keep going back to. See how to break yours for a love that won't leave you hurting.

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We were shocked when we heard that the first guy Rihanna seriously dated after Chris Brown had been accused of domestic abuse by an ex-girlfriend. After everything she went through, it would seem as if she'd be repulsed by men with that kind of reputation.

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Turns out, the opposite is more likely to be true. "Most of us have a relationship pattern - that same type of guy we keep falling for - and it can work for or against us," says couples therapist Deborah Dunn, author of Stupid About Men. "It's not uncommon for women to keep going back to the type that wronged them in the past." How do you change whom you're drawn to dating? It's not easy, but it starts with figuring out where your attraction to these guys

Check out these simple steps to a great sunless tan from our book, Cosmo's Sexiest Beauty Secrets.

1. Scrub Your Skin
The golden rule of self-tanning is to exfoliate your entire body first. Skip this crucial step and you risk uneven, blotchy results. Pay extra attention to really dry spots like your elbows and knees.

Related: The Surprising Secret to Perfect Skin

2. Enhance Your Base
If your body is crypt-keeper pale, use a gradual self-tanner. "Ingredients in the cream react with the skin's amino acids to produce natural-looking brown pigments," says NYC dermatologist Jeannette Graf. Your tone should peak in five to seven days. At that point, start applying the lotion every other day to maintain your gleam.

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3. Get Instant Results
If you want a tanned look this second, your best bet is a bronzing oil that you can swipe on before going out. The effects only stick around until your next shower though. For something with more staying power,

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• 10 Things You Don't Know About Kissing
• 30 Sexy Things to Do Before Sex
• Why Guys Dump Girls They Dig
• How to Decode His Body Language

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We dug through the new book Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception, by Pamela Meyer, and discovered some interesting info about what drives men to make s--- up.

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By Lauren Otis

Guys lie about themselves
Men fib about themselves eight times more often than they do about other people (such as to help a friend save face).

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His main lie motivator? Bragging.
Guys most frequently distort the truth to appear more powerful or successful than they are.

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The second most common reason dudes lie is to avoid conflict.
It's why they say stuff like "I'll call" or "I paid the bill yesterday" when they really won't…or didn't.

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Guys feel less guilt-ridden and anxious after lying.
Since men aren't hardwired to be as in touch with their feelings, the consequences don't register as strongly in their brain.

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• Kissing Dos and Don'ts
• 30 Sexy Things to Do Before Sex
• Why Guys Dump Girls They Dig
• How to Decode His Body Language

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You're a Cosmo reader so we can assume that you're a damn good flirt. But there's a little something you can do when talking to men that will make them like you even more, say scientists: Tilt your head down. Because, according to a new study published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology, women who angle their faces like that are more attractive to men.

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Our faces appear more feminine and alluring in this position. The researchers say it may have something to do with the fact that guys tend to be taller than ladies and are used to seeing female faces from above, according to the report. And angling your head slightly downward makes him feel taller.

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It's no surprise the same researchers discovered that when a guy angles his face upward, women find him more attractive and masculine.

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We can't argue with the power of body language. (Don't believe

Everyone's buzzing about what the super stylish Kate Middleton will wear when she marries Prince William next April 29th. Well, we can say with certainty that the princess-to-be will not be walking down the aisle in any of these eight gowns.