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Daily Beauty Tip - Highlighted Eyes

Highlighted Eyes

For the debut of her Hampton's magazine cover, Serena Williams dressed up her eyes with a wash of gray shadow topped off with a swipe of sheer white eye shadow along the browbones. White shadow might feel a little dated, but when applied with a light touch it can work as a flattering accent. We particularly love it drawn along the line of a delicately groomed brow like Williams's.

Simple Makeup

At the 2010 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Miranda Cosgrove turned heads with makeup that was incredibly simple—but downright perfect. The key to pulling off such a no-fuss look? Even your skintone by touching up shadowy areas around your mouth and nose with concealer, smooth and groom your brows, and finish with a swipe of pinky nude lipstick. The result is understated and sweetly polished.

Berry Stained Lips

If you have fair skin like Drew Barrymore, embracing the deep purple lip stains from the runways can seem like a bit of a stretch. A simple solution? Go with a hue that's more raspberry than blackberry, like the actress did for the London premiere of Going the Distance—and apply it with your fingertip for a more lived-in, natural vibe.

Barbie Pink Polish

Just because she was at an ESPN ESPY Awards party in Bel Air didn't mean Kim Kardashian had to shun her feminine side. The star stepped out with bright pink fingertips reminiscent of Barbie's dream house. To try the color, look for a creamy formula with powdery undertones. It keeps the hue from feeling too cheesy.

Arched Bangs

GET THE LOOK: Jennifer Hudson's been framed! And we know, beyond a reasonable doubt, that she's onto a beauty trend sweeping Hollywood. The latest incarnation of face-framing fringe, also sported by Rihanna and Katie Holmes, is cut along a curve and paired with pin-straight hair.
INSIDER TRICK: Ask your stylist to keep bangs long enough to cover your brows. Hudson's low-hanging canopy of hair creates a sexy, mysterious peekaboo effect, while emphasizing the eyes.

Perfect Nude Lipstick

Jennifer Aniston may be the master of stunning, natural makeup—take this look from the Los Angeles premiere of The Switch—but according to Chanel makeup artist Angela Levin, choosing the right nude takes a bit of planning. "Make sure the undertones of the lip color match the shade of your own lips. For instance, if they're a bit mauve, look for a nude with a hint of purple," she says. "The shade I used on Jen looked particularly amazing because the undertones of the dress were also in her face and lip

Low-Stress Hair Extensions

GET THE LOOK: Clip-in hair extensions do for our hair what the padded bra does for our cleavage—a little extra oomph. Why sit through hours in a salon chair and pay hundreds of dollars for permanent extensions when you can attach Eva Longoria-length locks for the night and be back to your bob by morning?
INSIDER TRICK: The key to a really good fake: Hide the clips under a layer of hair. Create two side parts and pull back everything in between. Attach sections of hair at the root, then let down the rest of your hair.

Shiny Red Lipstick

For the Imagen Awards luncheon in Beverly Hills, America Ferrera showed off her bright white teeth with a swipe of bold red lipstick. To be sure your color stays on your lips—and doesn't muck up your smile—prep your mouth with a silky primer, brush on lip color, and finish with a light dusting of translucent powder.

Aubergine Shadow

Purple shadow might seem like a statement, but most makeup artists actually think of it as a dressed-up neutral. Take, for instance,Emmy Rossum's smoky aubergine shade at the opening night of Trust in New York City. Look for sheer hues with grayish undertones, and keep the color focused below the crease of your lid. A few strikes of brown liner will give the delicate tone a hint of definition.

Sexy Gloss

At the Iron Man 2 premiere in Los Angeles,Gwyneth Paltrow may not have had her character, Pepper Potts' signature red mane—but she did have a touch of her sex appeal. The key? A sultry dab of gloss in the center of her bottom lip. For a similar effect, rim your mouth with liner in a shade that matches your natural lip color, then distribute the pigment by smoothing on gloss. The result is realistically flush lips with an ineffable, alluring glow.

Brushed-Up Brows

Gone are the days of perfectly preened arches. As Mary-Kate Olsen showed at the 2010 Fashion's Night Out Kick-Off in New York City, chunkier, rougher looking brows have found their place. When grooming your own, rather than trying to fake an artificial shape, simply tweeze away strays above and below the natural line of your brow, leaving the bulk of it in place. To smooth, run a clean mascara wand through your hairs. And keep in mind: A slightly spiky texture at the inner edge can be sexy.

Watermelon Pink Blush

For a Nylon and Express event in West Hollywood, Drew Barrymore sported long, swingy strands and summery flush cheeks. While cool pink hues look romantic during winter months, a warmer, bolder shade can work on the cheeks now. Select a watermelon tone—that is, one that's more saturated and reddish than most pinks—and swirl it along the highest points of your cheeks. The effect is sweet—and not one bit fruity.

Cornflower Blue Polish

While midnight blue nail polish used to be all the rage, at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, Selena Gomez gave the hue a soft, daytime update. So how do you select the perfect sky blue? Steer clear of azures with greenish undertones. While they make look similar in the bottle, they'll read turquoise—not cornflower—on your fingertip

Two-Tone Blush

At the premiere of Middle Men in Los Angeles, Amy Smart paired blush with bronzer for a mid-range warmth on her cheeks. Swipe a creamy bronzer along your cheekbones for a touch of sculpting and top it with a wash of pink blush. You'll get the best of both worlds: A sun-kissed glow and a sexy flush.

Frosty Eye Shadow

Jennifer Aniston usually sports simple and chic makeup, but at the London premiere ofThe Bounty Hunter, she turned it up a notch with slightly frosty shadow. If you favor understated looks but are eager for a change, rim your eyes with black liner, then top it with grayish white shadow. You're smudging the line a bit—not coating your lids entirely— for a lush, unfussy effect.

Bright Spring Lipstick

At the 2010 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York City, NARS makeup artist Elaine Offers gave Blake Lively a vibrant, springy look. "To complement her Marchesa dress and beautiful jewelry, I went for a modern bronze with springy pops of color," she said. The most impactful dose of color? Lively's vivid lipstick, which Offers custom-mixed by blending a watermelon hue with an orangey, gauva tone. The result was cheery—and not one bit fruity.

White Hot Nails

Kim Kardashian smoldered at a Power Balance event in Hollywood in a strappy black mini-dress topped off with stark white nail polish. The shade has a suprisingly striking effect against glowy summer skin. If you want to try it out, just be sure to skip any formulas with a matte finish—the shininess keeps the polish from looking like Wite-Out.

Strawberry Blond Highlights

At InStyle's Super Saturday in New York,Ashley Greene shed her extra-long extensions to show off her dimensional, reddish hair color. When your strands have as much nuance as Greene's—we spotted notes of honey, auburn and caramel—your makeup can be simple. A swipe of rosy gloss and hint of black liner create a gorgeous, statement-making look.

Coral Red Lipstick
For the A-Team premiere in Berlin, Jessica Biel selected the perfect shade of coral lipstick. Coral is a great way to wear bold lips in the summer months, but just like any hue, picking the right one can help you avoid looking garish. If you've got warm undertones in your skin, a reddish shade like Biel's works best; if your skin is fair, look for a more pinky hue.

Clean Skin

At the Univision Premios Juventud Awards in Miami, Shakira sported chin-grazing earrings and clean, pared down skin. A wallet-friendly tip for priming your own complexion? Don't buy the most expensive cleanser—because the formulas have such fleeting contact with the skin, heavy duty ingredients like antioxidants and botanicals aren't fully utilized. Instead, choose a simple gentle formula—and splurge on a stable sunscreen and a luxe night cream.