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A sleek bun
can easily blend into the background but a sharp center part—along with a
sparkly headband—draws the eye, like Karolina Kurkova. The trick is to apply a
generous amount of hair gel to hold the middle part in place and position the
headband a few inches back from your ears for an elegant feel. Doing a tight
line of black around the eyes accentuates the linear aspect of your center part
as well. Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles suggests working with a
pointy-tip black felt liner and holding your lid taunt to master the look.
Brushed-Out Waves +
Pale Lips
Alexa Chung
is the poster girl for downtown chic these days, so no wonder her party look is
decidedly laidback-but-cool. To get her semi-waves, curl only the lower section
of hair below your cheekbones so the effect looks lived-in (not accidentally
half-done) and hold the iron vertically so the waves fall back, away from the face.
A dab of peach cream blush on the lips is pretty in an understated, dashed-off
kind of way, especially when offset by smoky eyes, points out Stiles.
Shiny Waves + Crimson
Lips
Ashley
Greene's classic combo works in your '20s or '60s and never looks tired as long
as you keep your hair in beautiful condition (no frizz, no splits) and stroke
on a rouge that doesn’t feather or fade. Stiles likes to work with a glossy red
pencil.
Flapper Faux Bob +
Kitten Eye
Retro
hairstyles run the risk of looking costume-y but the deep side-part and undone
wisps keep this style fresh and modern on Coco Rocha, says celebrity
hairstylist and salon owner Oribe. After blowing out hair and curling it with
an iron, roll the back section into a faux bob and secure with a long pin. The
eyes offer a subtle wink to the twenties with a “kitten” effect, which is like
a cat eye but done with a shorter flick of liner at the outer corners, says
Stiles.
Chic Top Knot + Cherry
Red Lips
The beauty of this hairstyle is that it can be made more or
less dressy depending on how tight you pull the knot, points out Oribe.
Elizabeth Olsen opted to keep it casual, so it plays well against bold cherry
red lips, says Stiles who recommends applying a bright shade of Chanel Rouge
Allure with a small makeup brush to capture this precise, painterly finish.
Finger Waves + Copper
Smoky Eyes
Evan Rachel Wood's finger waves are just as striking now as they were back in Gatsby’s days. Work gel through damp hair before sculpting into finger waves, pinning to the head, and heating with a diffuser to set in place, says celebrity hairstylist Garren. Then play up that ritzy-glitzy mood with metallic smoky eyes, says Stiles. Work with two shades of copper shadow, applying the lighter hue in the inner corners to make your eyes twinkle and using the darker shade at the edges for dramatic definition, recommends Stiles.
Fishtail Braid + Rich
Eyes
Braids
aren’t just for summer afternoons, as Felicity Jones proves so elegantly. While
the fishtail style requires some practice, a traditional plait also works for a
holiday party. Just apply dry shampoo beforehand to create grip and texture,
then pull apart the finished braid to make it appear bigger and thicker, says
Oribe. An imperfect smoky eye also keeps the look from being too pristine.
Stiles suggests smudging a deep brown or gray shadow along the top and bottom
lash lines and edging eyes with a drag of dark liner in the outer corners for a
touch of undone glamour.
Braided Bun + Radiant
Skin
Adding a
swath of braids is the easiest and most of-the-moment way to elevate a simple
bun, as Freida Pinto did. French braid a section starting from above the left
ear and finish below the right, securing with an elastic, and then sweep it up
with the rest of your hair into a low bun. The ladylike style definitely calls
for radiant skin and pale lips, says Stiles. Try mixing a drop of luminizer
into your foundation and “painting” it on with a flat makeup brush for a
flawless effect
Mega Volume + Major
Eyes
Joan Smalls' look is a little disco and diva chic. To get hair as high as Smalls', tease it from front to back then smooth it every so slightly with your hands before wrapping it into a French twist. “Keep the sides tight and smooth, but pull the top forward and up to exaggerate the volume,” says Garren. Then smoke out your eyes with layers and layers of dark shadow and mascara — when you think you’ve added enough, do one more layer.
Soft Waves + Nude Lip
Kirsten
Dunst plays up her movie-star good looks with classic Hollywood waves, which
are easy to achieve with hot rollers and a paddle brush — run the brush through
curls after they’ve set to form smooth, flowing curves and mist with hairspray.
Instead of the expected red lip, go for a beige shade two tones darker than
your skintone (the secret to looking youthful, not washed-out) and load up on
mascara to finish. 
Poufy Bun + Peach Lips
Olivia Wilde's
combination of a loose bun and sleek headband creates a sexy “pouf” that’s so
chic right now, says Garren. Apply a mousse or root booster to get volume and
tease the hair around the crown before pulling it back into a bun with some
height on top. Finish with a simple peach lip — a shade like Chanel Rouge Coco
Shine in Canotier casts a soft glow on all skin tones, says Stiles.
Sleek Bun + Scarlet Lip
Uma
Thurman's shiny ballerina bun is elegant in a timeless way. To give hair this
kind of cornsilk sheen, apply a shine-enhancing serum like Redken Shine
Brilliance Glass 01 Smoothing Serum before parting hair on the side and
slicking it into a geometric round bun high atop the head. As for those
glamorous red lips, Stiles suggests Tom Ford Beauty in Cherry Lush — the
perfect red that works for any skin tone.
