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Transform Day Makeup to Night — Fast

Pump up your blah workday look to create an evening-chic look

No need to do a full makeup reboot when you need to go from the office to a swanky dinner. We asked makeup pros how to go from a basic everyday face to a sophisticated night look by adding a few (three, to be exact) new products. Change your look

Ahh, the day to night look — an easy way to save time, money, and effort all in one. Do you often turn your day time look into something more appropriate for night, without much work? Or do you re-do your makeup entirely?

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Kim Kardashian Hairstyle Photos

The “Dancing With The Stars” contestant shows how to rock long hairstyles and sexy updos Â

We can’t get enough of her on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and now we get to see even more of Kim Kardashian on the upcoming season of “Dancing With The Stars.” Why do we like her so much? It could be her antics or her crazy family but really, it’s the hair. Whether it’s long — or really long — she always looks glamorous. Check out the many hairstyles of Kim Kardashian and maybe you’ll want to inject a little Hollywood glitz into your look. See Kim

I know a lot of you LOVE her makeup, but what about her hair? So long and flowy, looks gorgeous to me!

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Fall 2008 Makeup, Nail and Hairstyle Trends

How to use products from brands like MAC and Bumble and bumble to replicate the hottest runway looks, from dark lips to sleek updos

This fall, the biggest trend in clothing is texture, from the smoothness of varnish to the multidimensional surface of tweed. Look for the same trends to appear in makeup and hair on celebrities and in magazine ads, giving you plenty of fun new options to try. Pick your favorites here and start experimenting. Best trends

You know, sometimes I’m terrible at being a trendspotter, so I always look forward to reading summaries and reports of what we can expect to see as all the rage each season. What are your favorite trends coming up for fall?

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Celebrity Love Child Game

Meet your beautiful offspring with Justin Timberlake … or Barack Obama?! Â

Ever wonder how gorgeous your features would be mixed with those of a celebrity baby daddy like David Beckham, Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp? Play this game to give birth to the dream baby you two would make together. Make your baby now!

While I can’t say I’ve fantasized or even wondered what a baby between me and a celeb would look like, I can say I’ve given it a passing though as to what a baby might look like between myself and the boy. From a purely curious point of view, though not nearly so curious as to find out, LOL. What about you?

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Trendy, Tacky and Wacky Celebrity Nails

Think You Know Who’s Who? Play this beauty game by matching celebrities to their hands, from chipped polish to crazy acrylic nail designs Â

We often check out celebrities’ hair and makeup but we don’t always think to look at their nails. Turns out we should be paying more attention. Here we bust stars wearing everything from extra long and red faux nails (yikes!) to short and dark chipped polish. We even discovered a nail biter in the group. Test your knowledge and see how well you can pair the celebrity to her nails. Guess the nails

Aye!  Those long red nails do look a little scary from this angle.  It’s crazy that even nail polish can be a trend - it’s a total detail element, and there are many of us who completely forego or ignore polish as a beauty product.  I go in and out of my polish obsession - but I’m tempted by China Glaze’s fall launch!

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Celebrity Eyebrow Makeovers

From pencil-thin to insanely bushy, see how stars like Madonna, Tyra Banks and Mariah Carey have tamed their unruly brows Â

Brows hold center stage in the beauty world, breeding “brow gurus” like Anastasia and more tweezing, waxing and threading techniques than ever. Why? Because they can make an amazing difference in how you look. Check out our gallery to see the improvements your favorite celebrities have made to their brows over the years and decide if you should step up your brow maintenance. Even if you have to lay off the tweezers for weeks … it’s worth it. See eyebrows

Eyebrows can be so tough to master!  For many of us, seeking professional help is the only cure to bad ‘brows.  Sometimes, just having a professional shape and show you what best suits your face is all one needs.

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Guest Review: Redken Elastic Works 09 Rated a 9 by TotalBeauty.com Editor Sarah Carrillo Redken Elastic Works 09 gives wavy hair well-defined curls that manage to stay bouncy and soft, not crispy or crunchy. I applied it to damp hair and diffused while scrunching. …More

You know, I have long hair, and I’ve been told it’s really nice by those who have cut it and whatnot, but I really don’t have a clue about how to style hair. I might know a few things about makeup, but hair care? All I have to say is thank goodness my hair isn’t tempermental. Some days, I consider chopping it all off so I can have eternal size a la short hair.

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Guest Review: Nars The Multiple Rated a 7.5 by TotalBeauty.com Editor Kristen Oldham-Giordani Nars The Multiple is a cream-to-powder formula that can be used anywhere (though it leaves lips feeling a little too powdery). The jumbo stick glides on smoothly and feels moist on skin, making it ideal for dry skin year-round or combination skin in the winter. …More

I KNOW people have found love for The Multiple, especially Orgasm, an always-cult-favorite.  Orgasm didn’t work for me back when I tried it (which makes me wonder if it would work better for me now, when I’m much better at applying makeup!), and neither did a few other NARS blushes I’ve acquired through the years.  I’m terribly drawn to colors too bold and intense, which basically means I rarely, if ever, reach for them.  What I like about the Multiples is how you can build the color up to whatever intensity you are comfortable with.

Pedicure how-to

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Top Do-It-Yourself Pedicure Tips Pros share tips on getting salon results at home With gorgeous sandals hitting the shelves, it’s no time to be shy about baring your toes. Sure, you could splurge on a luxurious pedicure but who has the time and money to keep that up? Fortunately, celeb-trusted nail pros Roxanne Valinoti, Nicole Dihn and Jenna Hipp are sharing their top tips for pampering your feet. Read their advice to find out how to do a pedicure at home — and look like you went to a salon. …More

While I rarely make it to the nail salon for a manicure or pedicure, getting one done professionally is a definite guilty pleasure.  Since I only end up getting it done professional once or twice a year, it leaves me to do it myself.  Cheap and effective and probably faster (though I sure miss the massage!).  What tips do you have for at-home pedicures?

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Guest Review: Chanel Precision Hydramax + Active Serum Active Moisture Boost Rated a 9.5 by TotalBeauty.com Editor Charli Schuler Dry skin types who usually reach for a rich, heavy cream will love this lightweight blue serum. It not only instantly hydrates, but also makes skin a perfectly smooth, youthful canvas for sunscreen, primer or foundation. …More

I always wanted to check this out, but I couldn’t bring myself to pay the price.  As much as Chanel tempts me, I’ve been able to resist more often than not.  I guess when it comes to cleansers and skincare, I am happy enough with my staples and lower budget finds thus far!  What about you?  Have you tried this before?