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Ready to try some new beauty products, but don't know where to start? No prob. We've filtered through hundreds of upcoming summer products to find the best of the season. Whether you're looking for a new moisturizer, curling iron or the perfect self tanner, you're sure to love one of our favorites.

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After a long dreary grey winter and rainy spring, all I want to do this summer is have fun being active outdoors--that means serious sun protection from head to toe, and easy no-fuss makeup. Here are my must-haves right now:

1. Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm
When Clinique sent us the entire collection of their Chubby Sticks ($16 each, Clinique.com), including 8 new shades for summer, our beauty department turned into a preschool play room because all we wanted to do was color our lips! I love how moisturizing these are, thanks to loads of shea butter, mango seed butter and jojoba seed

Summer's almost here, and while you might have your bikini ready to go, don't forget about that other little accessory that's a must-have for warmer weather: the perfect pair of sunglasses. Choosing sunglasses that look great isn't always easy. That's why we went to celebrity stylist extraordinaire, Robert Verdi, for tips on how to find the perfect pair for your face shape.

AudrinaHeart Shaped Face

For a heart shaped face like Audrina Patridge, Verdi recommends a style that draws attention downward. "You want glasses that add width to the lower part of your face, so bigger styles work well but avoid anything that sits high and wide," he says.

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Oval Face Shape

Jessica Chastain gets in the summer spirit by sporting a pair of big, red sunglasses on her oval shaped face. Verdi advises that no matter what shape your face is, make sure there are no finger prints on your glasses and that you always use a case to prevent the lens from scratching.

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We decided to search one of our favorite sources, Instagram, for some ponytail inspiration!

The Best Sunglasses For Your Face Shape

Waterfall Ponytail
Summer is on its way and you know what that means? No longer is the ponytail reserved for rainy days and late mornings, but is a carefree go-to. Here are some ponies we stumbled upon on Instagram to get you inspired to ditch the curls and go for the pony! This waterfall braid, held together in a pony by Hairpics has had us practically drooling. As long as you know how to do the waterfall braid, we promise it's easy to recreate!












The Twisted Pony
From the red carpet to the runway, we've noticed that twists are definitely back in full force. We love that user aompitcha added subtle twists into her perky pony for an elegant style.





















Double-Braided Pony
A fun way to play up a long pony is by braiding the hair on top, like Instagram user _passion_4_fashion_ did. She created a slightly off-center part and then french braided both sides before holding in a ponytail. This is great for thicker hair

It's almost June and you know what that means, Ladies. It's about to get really hot outside. Summer dresses and flip-flops are a given to beat the heat. But what we're really concerned about is keeping our hair off our backs. Lea Michele's latest braided updo is the perfect option for hot days (and humid hair days). Here's the cheat sheet on how to get Lea's cute, yet sultry 'do.

Get The Look: Zooey Deschanel's Retro Updo

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Step 2: Separate the hair into two sections, one on the left and another on the right. Because the look is meant to be a little messy, the part doesn't have to be directly centered.

Step 3: Separate both sections into a top and bottom. The

Who doesn't want bigger, brighter-looking eyes? When it comes to making your eyes pop, we know it takes more than just swiping some shadow across your lid. So we asked a few beauty experts how to make eyes look bigger, regardless of shape. These tricks are genius, if we do say so ourselves!

How To Maximize Your Eyes With Mascara

Photo: Luca Cannionieri

Get The Perfectly Shaped Brow
When it comes to working with brows, keeping them well groomed is essential. "Brush them upwards, trim them, and make sure than anything underneath them is either waxed or plucked away so you can see the shape of your brows," says Samantha Zangrillo, a makeup artist at Warren Tricomi Salon in NYC. Her other suggestion? Make sure your brow arch is directly over your pupil, this way your eye will have more height and look bigger.

Next, color your brows in with a brow shadow or pencil. "You should also dust a shimmery highlighter on your brow bone--something light--that will really open

Simple Vital Day Cream with SPF 15
58% of women have sensitive skin, which easily gets exacerbated by the heat and humidity of the summer. Simple skincare is brand new to drugstores and is the answer to women who have sensitive skin and are on a budget. All of their products are under $12 and the formulas are really clean--no dyes, artificial perfumes or harsh irritants. Our favorite is the Vital Day Cream with SPF 15 ($10.99, Soap.com), which contains Pro-Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E.



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Vaseline Total Moisture
While we love sun-kissed skin in the summer (from self-tanner, of course), higher temps also mean drier (read: lizard-like) skin. One of my favorite drugstore buys: Vaseline Total Moisture Aloe Fresh ($8.49, Drugstore.com). It combines pure aloe with a stratys-3 multi-layer moisture complex, which makes even the scaliest gams instantly smooth and soft.













Degree Women Expert Protection
Here's a surprising stat: 43% of women have actually tried to move less in order to sweat less when their deodorant wasn't working.

Whitney PortWant to be as happy as Whitney Port in a bikini? A new study shows that trying on swimwear in a store causes women to focus too much on all their flaws. Not good! Our solution: Shop online so you can try on suits in the comfort of your own home; you'll be guaranteed to feel great and find a winner. Here are 10 fun, affordable swimsuits to check out--pushy sales-people, harsh lighting and gigantic mirrors not included.

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Polka Dot Coco RaveThis Polka Dot Coco Rave Swimsuit ($100, Macys.com) is the perfect balance between classic and trendy. Its traditional shape will ensure comfort you've had with old bathing suits, while the polka dots keep you looking stylish.



















Ralph Lauren Blue Halter Bikini
If you're trying to be a little more girly this summer, ruffles are the way to go. The great thing about this Ralph Lauren Blue Halter Bikini ($58, Nordstrom.com) is that it's not over the top frilly. Made up of one, solid color, this is what we'd call the perfect amount of ruffle.

















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When we saw Diane Kruger's updo at the Cannes Film Festival, we fell in love instantly. We were directly brought back to the Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 fashion show with the pony bun hybrid. And the best thing about it? Although Diane wore it as a formal updo, it pairs great with casual wear, too. Here's how to get the style, so you can be just as trendy as Diane!

Get The Look: Kate Middleton's Braided Updo

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Step 2: Gather all of your hair a little below your crown and hold with a thin elastic.

Step 3: Leaving a ½ inch piece of hair loose in the ponytail, gather the rest of the hair and fold into a loose bun. If your hair is longer than shoulder length, you may have to fold more than once to get that controlled