The explosion of the fun bun as the way to put your hair up is perfectly in tune with our top fashion philosophy - don't take yourself, or your style, too seriously. We first fell in love with the ultra-high top knot when Gwen Stefani twisted up her famous platinum locks for a red carpet turn. Other ladies have since perfected the undone updo. Here, find our ten favorites, plus, find out how to wear it.

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This past weekend 116 contestants gathered in the remote town Odros City in China's Inner Mongolia district for the annual Miss World Pageant.

Representatives from countries around the world, including South Sudan, Guatemala, The Netherlands and the U.S., formed a kind of United Nations summit on bathing suits and ball gowns.

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So it stands to reason, when China's Wenxia Yu was crowned as the winner on Saturday, not everyone was in agreement.

"I was not surprised at all to see that the winner of the pageant was Miss China given that it was held in a Chinese city with Chinese hosts and a huge group of screaming Chinese fans that erupted into applause every time she was mentioned," one commenter wrote on a Huffington Post article announcing the winner. He also added the hashtags: "#Rigged #Fake #SecondPlaceOlympicsRebound"

A Daily Mail reporter also caught the Olympic connection, cheekily congratulating China on its Miss

You gotta love a man who raves about the transformative power of a pedi.

That's one of the reasons we are all about Newark, New Jersey Mayor, Corey Booker. He recently confessed that he sneaks off in the middle of the night to get his fingers and toes buffed and polished at a local 24-hour salon.

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First of all bravo, dude! If only the guys we know would take note and put their gnarly, yellowed, and chipped toenails in the hands of a pro. Just think how much more bearable flip-flop season would be.

But why in the middle of the night, Mr. Mayor? Real men get their toes done in broad daylight! Don't believe me? Just look at Tim Tebow, Dwayne Wade, and P Diddy. Even Justin Bieber has his own nail polish collection.

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So, fear not Corey Booker. You're in good company. Perhaps you and your fellow nail salon-loving bros can get together -- start a mini male

lady_gaga_BA_Polls_400x300_2Lady Gaga doing something new to her hair isn't exactly shocking - she is constantly transforming her look. What is worth mentioning is how normal her new hairstyle is.

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While she describes her color on Twitter as "Louis Vuitton brown," we see it more as a warm caramel hue. She does have one bold blonde streak on the side, but that's the only Gaga-like detail we see. Gone are the elaborate hair bows and theatrical updos.

Do you think this tame look is here to stay, or will we be seeing meat-laden hairbands soon enough?

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Trend 1: The Smoky Eye

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Clockwise from top left: Anna Molinari 2004, Dior 2006, Diane Von Furstenberg 2010, Salvatore Ferragamo 2012.

Perhaps the most versatile look in a makeup artist's repertoire is the smoky eye, and its shape and intensity have varied wildly from season to season. Punk-rock-inspired gothic interpretations ruled the early aughts; later, pewter panda eyes eased into more subtle washes of color. Our favorite? The gray and burgundy shadows blended over lids at Salvatore Ferragamo.

Pro tip: Don't be afraid to take neutral hues up to the brow bone for more impact.

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Trend 2: Winged Liner

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Clockwise from top left: Emanuel Ungaro 2005, Valentino 2006, Chado Ralph Rucci 2009, Anna Sui 2012

Mixing up the finish keeps winged liner modern while maintaining its retro charm. The colorful, graphic-lined lids of 2005 softened into an eye shadow upsweep in 2009. Pat McGrath recently gave the cat's-eye a playful

Hannah Morrill, Allure magazine

This is the thing about foundations: It's kind of like shapewear. At its worst, it's uncomfortable, it makes you sweat, and people can tell you're wearing it. But at its best, you look flawless, all the right places are expertly concealed-and nobody knows exactly why.

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And just like Spanx, the kind of coverage you need depends on the look you're going for. Just keep in mind that the goal is to use as little foundation as possible. Determine the best texture and shade for your skin tone, follow a few key application tricks, and everything you wear on top will glide on perfectly.

1. Start with clean, well-moisturized skin. Massage your moisturizer on your face and neck and allow it to absorb fully-about ten minutes. "Moisturizer works a little like primer and helps makeup last longer," says Chanel makeup artist Rachel Goodwin.

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2. If you have large pores or

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One of the best parts of my job as Allure's beauty writer is getting to be on the set at photo shoots. I've picked up tons of amazing beauty tips from watching the best of the best in action. After each shoot, I come back with fresh advice to share in the pages of Allure-and to bolster my own makeup routine. For the September issue's Fall in Lust, I was lucky enough to watch makeup artist extraordinaire Tom Pecheux perfect fall's eight best makeup trends. Here are some of the tips I've been incorporating into my own daily routine ever since:

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Upgrade your cotton swabs: Instead of basic ones, try out extra thin cotton swabs such as these from Muji. Use them to sharpen the perimeters of your eye makeup (trace the edges with a dry swab) or to remove lipstick smudges in a cinch.

Curl just your outer lashes: It will have the effect of lifting your eyes and making them appear extra big,