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When done right, a topknot can be chic, sexy, fun, you name it! But I've never really been great at doing them, so I've always steered clear and opted for a braid. However, last month my colleagues and I headed to a bun workshop at Butterfly Studio in Manhattan. We learned four new styles that we are dying to share. Below I've recreated the Vixen. It still includes a braid...so I haven't strayed too far from my comfort zone!

Get The Look: Wet Sleek Hair

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Sexy Side Celebrity Hairstyles

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Will you be trying the Vixen topknot at home? If not, you can head over to Butterfly Studio and they'll perfect the knot for you in 20 minutes!

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You've seen the sleek hair look done time and time again, but mostly on the catwalk. And honestly, how often do you see a hairstyle from the runway that you would wear on a daily basis? So, finally we saw two actresses, Jenna Dewan and Cody Horn, pull off the look this past weekend at the Magic Mike premiere in Los Angeles. Check out quick tips below on how to do it yourself!

Get The Look: Elizabeth Banks' Sultry Waves

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Jenna Dewan's Sleek High Pony
Ponytails aren't what they used to be; they are so much better. Whether they are pulled to the side, braided or planted on the top of the head, they now give off this sultry sophisticated aura. And the best part about them? They are so quick and easy!

Step 1: Although many are wary of applying oil to roots, it is the best way to get hair to slick back so perfectly. Apply Josie Maran Argan Oil ($48, Sephora.com) before blow-drying. Then apply a few dabs more to smooth away any flyaways.

Step 2: Lean your

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There is a sign in the subway that explains New York completely. "NYC: Tolerant of Your Beliefs, judgmental of your shoes." We are open to many walks of life, but your shoes...well that's another story. And it turns out, we know what we're talking about. A new study by researchers at the University of Kansas, which will publish in the August 2012 online edition of the Journal of Research in Personality, reveals that you can judge 90 percent of a person's characteristics by their shoes.

Shopaholics Cured!

The study involved volunteers filling out a personality questionaire and providing photos of their most frequently worn shoes. Then 63 students looked at the photos and were able to accurately guess the volunteers' gender, age, social status, and even whether the owner was an extrovert or introvert, liberal or conservative, and their degree of emotional stability and openness.

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Some interesting findings from the study:

1. Practical and functional shoes

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Known for her gorgeous long locks, Jennifer Lopez was recently seen out and about with her beau Casper Smart in Chile with a chopped crop.

January Jones Did WHAT?! To Her Hair?

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The singer has also been sporting her natural curls the past few months, opposed to her usual blown out straight look. As it starts to get warmer (and the humidity kicks in!), we totally see where she's coming from. We don't want to style our hair in the morning either, for it to be ruined after only a few minutes on the subway platform.

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nailsbydesign_Try Bold Patterns
Before you transition to summer's hottest neon polish shades, have a last hoorah with spring pastels. We've rounded up our favorite pastel nail looks from trusty Instagram to get you inspired! Mint has been the color of the season. Follow user nailsbydesign_'s lead by pairing it with a bold pattern to take this color from simple to flirty and fun.














acciojellybeanDo Florals
White has been huge lately, and paired with florals, it's bolder, but still spring appropriate. Make sure to use a nail pen such as Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen ($7, Target.com) to perfect the flowers.



















g0t_k1mGo Studded
Take something as simple as a sky blue and add a little decoration, such as user g0t_k1m's gold studs. Just pick them up at a local craft store, add a little glue and plop them on.




















nailinspirationsAdd A Kiss
Maybe we're a little biased because those lips look just like our logo, but we love nailinspirations' mani that has different designs on each nail. If you have the time, why not go all out?!

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As a beauty editor, I'm always looking for fab new ways to soften, brighten, and clear my skin--almost obsessively so. So whenever I splurge on a facial, I expect to see mind-blowing results.

How To Go Bare...Everywhere.

Photo: Gregor Hočevar

This weekend, I met with Christina Zehavi--founder of Christina Cosmeceuticals and aesthetician to beautiful European royalty--who gave me a fancy facial. Her techniques were completely unorthodox, her products strange smelling, but hands so damn soft. The result? The most amazing skin I have ever seen on myself.

Christina did something I've never heard before: she used silk. Pulling very thin layers of silk out of a jar, she placed it all over my face then covered it in a moisturizer with, what felt like, a makeup brush. Ten minutes later, my skin had completely absorbed the silk and it felt softer than a baby's bottom. Seriously, I couldn't stop touching it.

So it got me thinking: what other strange ingredients are out

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You could say that the Old Hollywood look has returned, but honestly did it ever leave? We have always been channeling the late Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Who else could look quite so glamorous and effortless at the same time? For Vanity Fair's July issue, hairstylist Oribe created that timeless look on the new It Girl Elizabeth Banks. Here's how to get the bombshell look at home!

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Photo: Courtesy of Oribe

Step 1: Prep dry hair with Oribe Soft Lacquer Heat Styling Spray ($42, Bluemercury.com), and set 1 ½ inches of hair with a large-barrel curling iron. Pin curls and let them cool.

Step 2: Remove the pins and piece out the curls with Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream ($49, Bergdorfgoodman.com) to add the separation and shine.

Step 3: Finish with Oribe Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray ($38, Bigelowchemists.com) for light hold and humidity protection.

Step 4: If you want to add a little more texture, separate the

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Bikini season is upon us, which means we're hitting the gym regularly and getting more familiar with razors, waxes, and other hair removal treatments. We checked in with hair removal experts and tried out some new products to find out the best ways to remove hair this season.

Bikini
When we think of bikini waxes, the first word that comes to mind is "ouch!" But it doesn't have to be that way, says Cindy Barshop, owner of Completely Bare salon and former Real Housewives star. You can reduce the coarseness of your hair follicles, which will make waxing less painful, by applying Completely Bare Don't Grow There Body Balm ($10, available at CVS in July). It contains an ingredient called capislow, which helps thin hair, not to mention all its fabulous shea butter moisture!

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But don't worry if you haven't prepared that far in advance. You can use BareEase & Cream Prep Kit for Ouchless Hair Removal ($25,

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