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By Augusta Falletta, Beauty High

In the age of Instagram, it's imperative to know how to take a good selfie - considering the amount of people who will see this picture (and the fact that it'll be online forever once you post it), a bad selfie can ruin you. Okay, maybe not ruin you, but it at least guarantees a bad comment or two. So, what should you be taking into consideration when you snap a picture of yourself with the best haircut you've ever had or the most adorable macaron from your favorite bakery? Let us show you how to take a great selfie, thanks to the lessons we've learned from Amanda Bynes' newest career (taking Twit Pics of herself).

From finding a good background to taking a minute to focus the camera, we've put together a list of the lessons Amanda Bynes' selfies have taught us, ranging from good to bad to ugly. Take a look at the child star's pictures above and tell us your tips for taking selfies in the comments below!

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By Augusta Falletta, Beauty High

Liv Tyler and Amanda Seyfried Givenchy has officially announced that Amanda Seyfried will be replacing Liv Tyler as the face of Very Irresistible Givenchy, adding to her growing resume of beauty campaigns. We're not surprised that the "Les Miserables" actress nabbed the role, considering her rising star that's been getting press left and right lately. Though the ads haven't been shot yet, they'll be debuting this October in print and TV soon to follow.

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When asked about what she thought of the job, an obviously excited Amanda replied, "F-k yeah. It's an honest collaboration. I'm proud to be a part of [the brands I'm involved with] because what they do is really cool, especially Givenchy - they're so artistic. And I feel like I have a foot in the fashion industry now." However, on the celebrity fragrance front, Amanda's not planning on getting into the game anytime soon. "They're hard work, and the more

By Augusta Falletta, Beauty High

Wedding Day Makeup Of all the days to skimp on makeup, your wedding is not one of them. After all the planning, the pinning and the picking, the last thing you want is to hate how you look in every wedding photo for years to come. A good makeup artist is key, but the actual process of finding the makeup artist that's right for you can be a bit daunting (especially considering your wedding is likely the first time you've ever had to think about looking for a makeup artist). To get the expert insight on how to find the best makeup artist for your wedding, we went to celebrity makeup artist Jo-anna Lynn of Sally Hershberger Salon. Besides just telling us the price range, traits to look for in a good artist and red flags to avoid, she also gave us her tips for how to look your best on your wedding day. Below are Jo-anna's words of wisdom.

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By Rachel Adler, Beauty High

Great Gatsby Makeup With the release of the much-anticipated Baz Luhrmann movie version of "The Great Gatsby" growing near, our minds are constantly being drawn to the retro beauty looks of the Roaring Twenties. From a defined brow with a straighter edge to a perfectly-stained lip and a lived-in, rosy flush to the cheeks, the ladies of the '20s certainly understood glamour, and the steps to faking it until you make it.

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MAC Cosmetics worked with lead makeup artist Maurizio Silvi to create the look for the film (which stars the gorgeous Carey Mulligan as Daisy), and we caught up with one of their senior artists, Keri Blair, to walk us through the creations of the retro beauty look, and learned how the movie version of "Gatsby" modernized the '20s-era makeup. Read on below!
Beauty High: First, can you walk me through how someone would recreate the above makeup look, which was commonly seen in that decade?
Keri Blair: I

By Augusta Falletta, Beauty High

We love a good music festival because nothing gets us excited like a flower crown and a live concert among stylish people, but with the good of music festivals comes the bad - like makeup melting off of your face. In hot temperatures higher than 100 degrees and the sun beating on your face for hours every day, your usual foundation and mascara barely stand a chance at surviving past the first set of music. While lots of ladies choose to go bare-faced for the occasion, we still like to put on our makeup because you never know when a photographer or an Instagrammer may be present.

In an effort to help ladies in hot temperatures (music festival or otherwise) make their makeup stay put all day long, we've rounded up a guide of the best kinds of products to use in the heat. From waterproof mascara to oil blotting sheets, make sure you take a look at this list before you have a makeup meltdown.

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Zooey Deschanel Zooey Deschanel was included in "People" Magazine's Most Beautiful Issue for 2013, and they captured her in a quick interview behind the scenes discussing her gorgeous eyes, and her tricks to both playing them up and which she prefers - eyes or lips. Deschanel notes that she feels most comfortable with eye makeup on, and likes to play with eye makeup more so than lipstick (but loves a good red lip every now and again).

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The "New Girl" actress also added that she has been told that she looks like she has "alien eyes" before as well as the fact that she looks like a doll. We don't think the doll comment is all that bad, but whoever told her she looks like an alien is most likely regretting it now! As for her eye makeup go-to's, Deschanel relies on Hourglass Liquid Eyeliner and "good 'ol L'Oreal Mascara" to get her coveted cat eye look.

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By Jaclyn Sciara, Beauty High

Makeup Brushes When springtime rolls around each year, all anyone can think of is a fresh start. Whether it's the kitchen, bedroom or bathroom, you want to have a clean slate for the warmer weather. With this in mind, it's likely you've given some thought to cleaning your beauty tools and makeup bag. In an effort to help everyone prepare for spring, we've but together a guide on how to properly maintain and clean your beauty products and tools. Besides keeping things clean and free of bacteria (because bacteria happens much more than you think), taking the time to clean our your tools will make them last longer and operate more smoothly. Below are our tips for getting your beauty tools in tip top shape:

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1.Tweezers: Often times our tweezers will get dull, making it hard to pluck those small hairs. By using a nail file or sandpaper to sharpen your tweezers, the edges will be as good as new.
2. Lotion/Hairspray

By Augusta Falletta, Beauty High

Acne Scars Acne is bad enough on its own, but when it goes the extra distance and leaves scars and dark spots, it really becomes a hassle. Sometimes the formation of spots and scars is dependent on genetics, and sometimes it's because the acne wasn't left alone and the skin became a war zone. Despite the reason for your dark spots and acne scars, they have one thing in common: everyone wants to know how to get rid of them and get clear, clean skin. To get the expert tips on how to get rid of acne scars and dark spots, we went to cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Oscar Hevia. Below are his tips for clear skin, just in time for spring.

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Beauty High: What's the difference between an acne scar and an acne mark? Are there any treatments for reducing the appearance of acne scars?
Dr. Hevia: Marks can mean different things to many people. Scars, by definition, are permanent. In the case of acne scars, we're talking