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Clear skin like hers is far from unattainable.Acne is caused by many things, including genetic factors and hormones. Stress has also been determined to play a big part in breakouts, says dermatologist David Sire, M.D., from Fullerton, CA. While you cannot control whether you have skin that is genetically prone to acne, you can take steps to help clear it up and prevent it.

1. Keep your hands off your face. Try not to pick or squeeze pimples, which can make them more inflamed or cause scars.

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2. Don't scrub. Most people with acne and/or clogged pores tend to scrub their face harder, which irritates the skin. Instead, use a gentle cleanser in the a.m. and p.m.

3. Easy on the foundation. Makeup used to cover up pimples tends to clog pores and cause more blemishes. Try using a concealer with a zit-zapping ingredient like salicylic acid.

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4. Identify blemish patterns on your face. Look at the way you hold the telephone, whether you sleep more on one side of

Olivia Pope has executive presence.TOO SEXY FOR WORK
Good rule of thumb: Your skirt is too short when your hands reach farther than your hemline while standing. Other office no-no's: cleavage, bra straps, panty lines, and sheer tops. When in doubt, channel Scandal's Olivia Pope (right) - the poster girl of chic professionalism.

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HEAVY MAKEUP
Save the kohl-rimmed eyes, red lips, and bright eyeshadow for after-hours. Another big gaffe: wearing no makeup at all. In general, natural hues work best.

ILL-FITTING CLOTHES
If your blouse strains to stay closed or your trouser pockets pucker, your clothes are too tight. Make finding the right size a priority, especially if you've recently lost or gained weight, or are just back from maternity leave.

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VISIBLE ROOTS
If your hair is highlighted or colored, be sure to stay on top of touch-ups. Nothing sabotages a killer suit like two inches or regrowth.

"LOOK AT ME" NAILS

DVF knows success.YOUR BOSS SAYS: "Too edgy"
WHAT IT MEANS: Plainly put, you're not friendly enough. Managers don't see you as approachable, which may be hindering your career. Quick fix: Smile more and make an effort at deskside chitchat.

YOUR BOSS SAYS: "Lack impact"
WHAT IT MEANS: Shyness (being passive in meetings, waiting to be asked questions) can be confused with indifference. As a result, others don't solicit your opinions. Quick fix: Swallow your anxieties and pipe up with ideas.

YOUR BOSS SAYS: "Too emotional"
WHAT IT MEANS: You gesticulate and raise your voice when championing ideas, which suggests you're not in control. Quick fix: Make more eye contact and use just one hand to reinforce your points - it's not as pushy.

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YOUR BOSS SAYS: "Not a team player"
WHAT IT MEANS: While often constructed as an inability to work with others, this criticism tends to speak to a standoffishness with coworkers, especially socially. Quick fix: Make it a

Take a look behind the label.MYTH #1: ORGANIC FOOD IS ALWAYS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
Organics don't contaminate soil and groundwater with pesticides and chemicals like regular farming does, but there's a surprising downside: Since organic farming is only about half as productive as conventional farming, it requires far more land to produce the same amount of food. Dennis Avery of the Hudson Institute's Center for Global Food Issues estimates that modern high-yield farming has saved 15 million square miles of wildlife habitat, and that if the world switched to organic farming, we'd need to cut down 10 million square miles of forest. Less-productive farming could also lead to even less food for the world's undernourished.

MYTH #2: IT'S MORE NUTRITIOUS.
Studies keep flip-flopping on this: One found more vitamin C in organic tomatoes than in conventional ones; another found more cancer-fighting flavonoids in organic corn and strawberries. But other studies haven't found organics to have a nutritional edge. What

Some important questions to consider before you jet off.1. "What kind of help can I expect for my move?"
Your employer should pick up the tab-from airfare to shipping your sizable stiletto collection overseas. Other important considerations: language courses and flights home for major holidays.

2. "Will I be paid in U.S. dollars?"
The best option is a split payroll-part of your salary is paid in dollars, the rest in foreign currency. The upside? Easy access to greenbacks for your car payment back home. "You'll also avoid the cost of exchanging money and won't be as vulnerable to the whims of exchange rates," says Balderrama.

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3. "Who will provide my health insurance?"
Your U.S.-based health plan likely won't cover you overseas, so you'll need to enroll in a foreign program, which may take as long as six months to kick in. Get a written confirmation from your company that it will take care of any medical bills incurred during that limbo period.

4. "What is my tax liability?"
You'll still owe American

Follow these tips and you'll be partying (safely) all night long!1. HOOKAHS ARE SAFER THAN CIGARETTES.
False. A typical hookah session lasts 45 minutes, so you're exposed to at least 50 times more smoke than if you lit one cigarette. Plus, "water-pipe smoke contains about eight times the carbon monoxide, nearly two times the nicotine, and 36 times the tar of a cigarette," says Thomas Eissenberg, Ph.D., at the Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.

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2. YOU CANCEL OUT THE EFFECTS OF PARTYING IF YOU "PRE-TOX" DURING THE WEEK.
False. "One drink a day can be good for you," says Lisa R. Young, R.D., Ph.D., author of The Portion Teller. "But if you skip Wednesday and Thursday, that doesn't mean you can have three drinks on Friday and toast to your health," she says. "Your body (namely, your liver) can't handle so much alcohol at once, even if you didn't drink for a few days beforehand."

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3. DIET SODA MIXERS GET YOU WASTED FASTER.
True.

Wow your coworkers!ARRIVE EARLY If you're speaking at a conference, you're likely an important person with a busy schedule. Don't rush in to an important speech - take a quiet moment to calm nerves and gather thoughts.

PULL YOUR HAIR BACK Nothing's more distracting then constantly brushing away bangs or - gasp! - twirling your hair.

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SPEECHES ARE LIKE THEATER Your job is to inform, inspire, and entertain. So whether you're addressing buttoned-up execs or a more relaxed crowd, use clever quips to hold their attention.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE STAGE When addressing a large group for longer than a few minutes, don't just stand behind the podium. Walk around - it keeps the energy high and allows you to connect with the entire audience.

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WEAR A BOLD COLOR These days, large conference rooms are usually outfitted with video screens, which project the speaker's image to the room's far reaches. So what you wear matters. Pick a

Katie Holmes wearing Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's.

Every woman needs a little black dress in her arsenal, and we think we just found the one that's going to become our new secret weapon. The ever-chic Katie Holmes attended the Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's Collection Launch Party in New York City on Monday evening, wearing this little number from Rodriguez's line, which was inspired by his recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey.

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The black shirred fitted dress and Katie's care-free long locks-and those legs!-are total perfection. We love that our November 2011 cover star kept the look simple with nude heels, no jewelry and a black clutch-she's the epitome of natural beauty.

The best news of all? This dress can be yours for just $70, available exclusively at kohls.com on November 7 at 7 a.m. We'd say that this piece is certainly worth waking up early for.

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