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Modern Evening Look for Shorter Hair: Headbands
“Headbands are the new hat,” notes Abergel. But don’t pull all of your hair back. “It’s nice to have some pieces to frame your face,” he says. You may have to play around to get it just right. His advice? Leave some pieces down in front and place the headband on top of your head. We love …

Model Abbey Lee gets touched up backstage at Stella McCartney. Read on for five easy ways to cover skin imperfections.

Strong arches were prominent at Emilio Pucci and Prada. Use a sharp brow pencil to draw in little hairlike lines, then blend with an eyebrow brush. Or try a powder like Shiseido the Makeup Eyebrow and Eyeliner Compact, $28.50. “Always use one shade lighter than your hair color,” says Ahnert.

Stacked lashes, seen at Versace, are an eye-opener. Buy falsies (or flashier versions, like Viktor & Rolf’s) and cut them in half, advises Max Factor makeup artist Jake Bailey. “Apply to the outside of each eye so the longest lashes are closest to the temple,” he says.

Windswept styles look right with sexy smudged eyes, as at Gucci. Let hair dry naturally so you retain the natural wave. “Then, use a curling iron to curl five sections of hair, and muss it up with your hands afterward,” says Riggs.

Fashionable fingers will be drenched in shimmery polishes this season. The greenish silver at Chanel had a rock ‘n’ roll vibe, while the metallic mauve at Bill Blass was a more sophisticated take on the trend. Try Chanel Nail Colour in Kaléidoscope, $20, a sparkly sage shade.

This season’s pink and red lips pack some punch and attitude.

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Step one: Even out skin tone with powder foundation.
Step two: Line lips and fill them in with a lip pencil. “This will help the color last longer,” says Turnbow. To get staying power with-out lip liner, use a long-wear lip color like L’Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour in Color of Hope ($11.99; $2 will be donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund).
Step three: Apply lipstick. Try Clinique Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Watermelon ($14) or Revlon …

Undone French twists ooze femininity.

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Step one: Blow hair out straight. Add body by setting it in big Velcro rollers for 10 minutes, suggests Sebastian Professional stylist Thomas Dunkin.
Step two: Pull hair back and twist it up into a loose twist.
Step three: “Pull out a section in the front so that it frames your face, which is what makes this style fluid,” instructs D.J. Riggs, artistic director of TIGI Linea. Spritz Nexxus 360° Volume Bodifying Finishing Mist ($9.99) for hold.

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Smoldering eyes and sleek hair are a winning combination.

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Step one: Line top and bottom lash lines with a black liner like Stila Kajal Eye Pencil in Onyx ($14). “Or use liquid liner first, then soften it with a pencil,” instructs Beauty.com celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow.
Step two: Sweep gold powder shadow from lashes to brow bone. Apply to the inner corners as well for a more dramatic look. Try Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad in #13 ($75).
Step three: Use a shadow brush to blend the liner …