By Julie Giusti, Allure magazine

Whenever we ask top stylists for advice on getting the cut we want, they suggest bringing along an inspiration photo. And it seems like you've been following that advice: There is a wave of sought-after celebrity haircuts across the country. Here, what's hot from city to city-and how to ask for each look, no matter where you are.

Wish your complexion would make an about-face? Just rely on this advice.
By Lori Bergamotto

Ericka McConnellIf You Have Normal Skin...
Your skin is neither too oily nor too dry, and you rarely break out or experience redness. Your pores are small (practically invisible), and though an occasional blemish may surface, it's usually tied to your period.

The Best Regimen
-Cleanse and moisturize daily with gentle, basic products. Look for those with antioxidants, which fight free-radical damage and stave off the signs of aging.
-You might also consider adding retinoids or vitamin C to your routine several times a week to boost collagen production, says Ava Shamban, a dermatologist in Santa Monica.
-Finally, don't forget moisturizer―one with sunscreen for the day and one without SPF at night.

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Ericka McConnellIf You Have Dry Skin...
Blame the flakiness―along with the redness and itchiness―on your skin's barrier layer, which doesn't retain natural oils or water as well as

By Amanda Greene

When it comes to beauty routines, the grass is always greener. Japanese women have it made with their long, glossy hair and Greek women's olive-toned complexions are always luminous. But how do they do it? Put down your passport-you won't need to go anywhere to find out. We got insider beauty information from experts on how women across the globe stay gorgeous. Read on to find out their secrets, and learn how you can recreate them at home.

Australia

Chilean women credit the antioxidant powers of red grapes for their luminous skin. They create a paste by

5-minute makeup: look rested and ready, even if you're notEven though I have a beauty blog chock-full of beauty tutorials and makeovers, the truth of the matter is that on most mornings, I have about 5 minutes to get my haggard face out the door. As much as I would like to skip makeup completely during my crazed mornings, I'm 37 and need a little help. A fresh face does not come naturally anymore, but never fear, I have nailed a 5-minute routine that will trick most bystanders into thinking I'm the most well-rested, zen woman out there. The best part about my routine? All you need are your fingers. No brushes necessary.




Step 1. Concealer

Ladies, long nights and poor nutrition can wreak havoc on your face. I prefer using a light-reflecting concealer to help minimize the darkness around my eyes and nose. Usually, these concealers are in a liquid form, so they are easy to blend without creating streaks or mismatched tones. Just place a few dots under and around the eye area and nose, blend with your fingers, and you will instantly look less

{by} Sasha | Crows' Feet, Cupcakes, and Cellulite

Adele, Grammys 2012

To say I am obsessed with all things Adele is an understatement. From her insane pipes to her soulful songs to her vintagey retro look. And her cheeky I-am-who-I-am persona seals the deal! Absolutely. Love. Her.

Since I'm not much of a singer (or very good at a British accent), I'll happily settle for her 60s oh-so-glam look. The key to this stunning retro style starts with bold, black winged liner. But if you're anything like me you've never been able to pull of the perfect cat-eye liner. My lack of liner prowess stems from a combination of shaky hands (me and free-handing it don't mix) and fear of looking like an Amy Winehouse impersonator. Alas, I have three different liquid liners that are sadly collecting dust in my makeup drawer. Well, fear winged liner no more, Adele enthusiasts. This one-minute how-to tutorial will have you channeling your inner 60s siren in a jiffy. It involves Scotch Tape (yes, Scotch Tape), a slanted

By Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour magazine

Fine, to be honest, it wasn't really me who discovered this mascara--it was our blog readers who convinced me to try it! And I admit, I only gave it a shot due to emergency circumstances. Want to find out what my new favorite, amazing drugstore mascara is? Read on.

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As I have shared approximately 34,583 times before here on the blog, my all-time favorite mascara is DiorShow Blackout. It fulfills all of my personal mascara wants and needs: it's extremely volumizing, has a giant fat bristly brush, slicks on superblack and doesn't smudge or budge (other than occasional flaking if I cake on way too much in an effort to make my eyes look dramatic). Ever since I discovered it, I've found it difficult to love other mascaras, and the ones I do love tend to be just as pricey. Yes, girls, I have become a bit of a mascara snob, and admittedly have not done my beauty-blogger duty

We live in New York, so we're not usually surprised when we see a man with a mani. But when that man is Heidi's soon-to-be ex Seal (we're still rooting for a reunion!), our jaws dropped just a little. The singer walked out of an airport in Australia yesterday with bright yellow nails. Was this his attempt to distract us from the fact that he left his wedding ring at home? Nice try.

Are Guys Getting Too Girly?

Photo: Styleite

We're actually surprised Seal decided to take the ring off so soon. Recently, when he was on Ellen, the singer told her, "I think that (the ring's) a token of how I feel about this woman. We have eight wonderful years together, and just because we have decided to separate doesn't necessarily mean you take off your ring and you aren't connected to that person." So much for that!

This isn't exactly the first time we've seen Seal with nail polish, but this neon yellow is a little much. What do you think of men wearing pastel nail polish?

For starters: Birchbox is the best thing since sliced toast, in my opinion. And, believe me, I'm a big fan of sliced toast. The idea that they're sending you products to test as a consumer is brilliant. But besides that fact they have these ready-made kits, perfect for weddings, birthdays or just plain-old buying for yourself. And one of my favorites is a gift for the bride in your life. It comes in the form of the Limited Edition: Here Comes The Bride, $48.00, and it brings all kinds of goodies. This is a bride's best friend, with roll-up flats, to keep her feet from hurting to EBOOST's vitamin caplets to keep her energy levels way up. It's definitely a gift that any bride will be so excited to get. Plus it has the signature Birchbox appeal, it's hip, cool and fun to receive. Another awesome gift, to give or receive is the Limited Edition: Gorgeous On The Go, $48.00, it's got a lot of the same things, but it's made for a prep session before a big night out. This is something I'd