NarsAnyone who knows me knows that I don't wear a ton of make-up. I very much prefer a fresh-faced look complemented by a sleek ponytail or a halo of tamed curls. But who doesn't want something completely mistake-proof to seamlessly transition her from a day at the office-or in my case, a day spent dashing between appointments and cover shoots-to impromptu outings with friends? Enter Nars's Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella, which is the most perfect fire-engine red for evening. You just draw on your lip and save for the occasional touch up. It stays put without smudging. Awesome.

Purchase the Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella for $25 at amazon.com.

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If you're doing a little Spring cleaning through your beauty stash - dumping old, germ-riddled makeup - one solution is to replenish your beauty bag with condensed makeup palettes and beauty sets. It also allows you to use up all the product (since there are smaller amounts) before it goes "bad" and you have to throw it out. From lids to lips to lashes, here are the coolest new makeup sets that all beauty lovers need to know about! - By Michelle Horton

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It's starting to feel a little bit more like summer is on its way here in the Midwest. I hope it's warming up in your area too. When I think of warm weather, I think of easy, breezy wavy hair. Unfortunately for me, my hair is super straight. I love the look of loose, beachy waves and in researching this article, I have found there are lots of ways to create them. Here are 25 unique tutorials to add a little texture to your Spring and Summer. Some require heat tools, others time and each creates a slight variation on the wavy texture theme. Click through to find the technique that appeal most to you. - By Sonya Lee Benham

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By Laura Argintar, Refinery29

.We want so desperately to be on board with self-tanners, but we hate the whole rigmarole that comes with them. When we actually attempt to put one on, we're scared of missing a spot or looking like we got into a bar brawl with a Mystic Tan booth. Don't even get us started on the awkward drying process, where you stand around in the nude, trying desperately not to brush up against something lest you stain it burnt-Cheetoh orange. Between all the mishaps that can occur with self-tanning creams, sprays, pads, wipes, wands, brushes, and lotions, achieving a perfectly flawless faux tan feels harder to attain than tickets to Bey's Mrs. Carter World Tour.

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The only thing better than living your own prom night is watching your favorite movie's prom scene. The dresses are probably more expensive, the plot lines are definitely more dramatic, and somehow, the girls who go to prom in movies always manage to go with the captain of some high school sports team. Our own proms are undoubtedly filled with the pimple that always shows up the day before prom or a horrible hair malfunction, so living vicariously through the perfect prom scenes in movies is a must.

To relive some of the best prom scenes the silver screen has ever seen (ahem, who could forget the switcheroo in "The Hot Chick" or the Madonna-themed flashback in "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion?"), we've rounded up a list of the best prom scenes to ever happen in movies and the beauty looks that came out of them. You'll laugh and you'll feel nostalgic, but whatever you do, make sure you curl up on a Friday night with your girlfriends to re-watch

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So you're ready to try something new. You don't want an industrial-strength Rx, and fillers aren't your thing. So you book it to the beauty aisle and...you're more confused than ever. While some ingredients are supported by sound science--and produce results you can see--others, not so much. That's why we spoke to experts, pored over dozens of labels, and even slathered on serums and moisturizers ourselves (hey, somebody's gotta do it). Here, the truth about the latest, best anti-aging ingredients, plus products that contain the ones that really work. Keep reading to find out which ones are worthy of your hard-earned dollar.

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Courtesy of Lancôme

When the collaboration between Alber Elbaz and Lancôme was announced in January, the beauty world went beyond a state of mere frenzy-it entered into a realm of full-on delirium. Legions of beauty buffs collectively waited with baited breath for complete details on the limited-edition collection, and now we can reveal all the fine points of the entire eye-opening line.

Elbaz is known for his whimsical designs and charming illustrations that both illicit a dash of wit and humor. For this line, he combines his distinctive aesthetic to dress Lancôme's most popular eye essentials in collectable couture outfits. Each product in the Lancôme Show by Alber Elbaz collection is cloaked in an exclusive Elbaz creation that features either doodles of red hearts, blue stars, pink dots, or green eyes.

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Braids have a timeless appeal -- and they're easier than you think. Just three simple weaves go into even the most elaborate of braided creations. Learn them and your hairstyling options are endless.

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