Ring Around the Collar
"To create the illusion of a more sculpted shoulder and neck area, shade and blend bronzer into the hollows of the collar bones," explains makeup artist Marissa Nemes, who works with Victoria's Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel. "Then, take a translucent, illuminating powder and apply it directly to the ridges of your decollete to make it stand out. This trick will slim out the top part of your body in less than two minutes!"
Bronze Beauties
"If you need definition and color, use cream bronzer to highlight your eyes, lips, and cheeks," advises celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow, whose client roster includes celebs like Mary Louise Parker and Natalie Portman.
Shin-y Star
"When wearing short skirts, add a little highlighter up the center of each leg to contour," suggests Meredith Baraf, a Victoria's Secret makeup artist who regularly works with Adriana Lima. "This trick reflects light to the middle of the leg and recedes over the outer leg, making your gams look leaner and longer."
Cardio Cuties
Have five minutes to spare before going out? "Do 500 jogs in place for five minutes," recommends celebrity personal trainer Terri Walsh. "It will give your face and skin an overall, healthy glow without getting you sweaty."
Curly Cues
"Always, always, always curl your lashes to widen the appearance of your eyes," says Lori Talyor, lead makeup artist for Smashbox, whose clients include Kerry Washington and Rosario Dawson.
Parting Ways
The best 10-second makeover tip for your mane? "Change your part," says Aussie Celebrity Hairstylist Sarah Potempa, who works with stars like Faith Hill. "When you get out of the shower, create your new part and blow-dry your strands in that direction to retrain your locks."
City Mousse
"Put mousse in your hair no matter what," advises Mizu Salon hairstylist Dominick Pucciarello. "It will always make your strands look and feel fuller and sexier. Plus, it helps tame unruly ends."
Peek-a-Boo Points
"Add an accent, like feathers or a tiny braid, to your typical hairstyle for an instant upgrade," says Banowetz.
Twisted Sister
"An easy way to detox icky-feeling organs is do some seated yoga twists," suggests Walsh. "Cross one leg over the other and reach around your knee with the opposite arm, thereby turning your body. To deepen the twist, clasp arms and pull in your navel. Maintain this position for two minutes before repeating on the other side. This will stimulate circulation and promote the release of toxins."
Red-Carpet Ready
"For gorgeous, full hair in no time, set your strands in hot rollers for 15 minutes, and brush out the waves when done—it's a no-fail approach to volume," Townsend recommends.
Play Makeup Artist
"Never apply eye shadow directly from the container," Taylor warns. "Always tap or smear it on your hand first to warm it up and ensure better blending and building of color."
Rinse Cycle
The best tip for making your face look fresh after a sleepless night? "Soak a washcloth in very warm water, press it against your skin, and give your face a good scrub," explains Kilgore. "Then, rinse, and splash your face with ice-cold water. Your capillaries will respond to the changes in heat, which will stimulate lymph vessels and blood flow for better depuff-ing."
Face Time
"If all this fails, and you need to get ready in a flash, rely on style over skin," notes Kilgore. "Try thick-rimmed glasses, sexy neutral lipstick, a turtleneck, and a messy ponytail or top-knot."
Neck Ties
"For a leaner neck and a more sculpted jawline, brush matte bronzer along the jaw, the middle of the neck, and top of the chest," Kukendall recommends. "This instantly takes ten pounds off your face in photos!"
Thigh Highs
"Do a wall sit if you feel like your inner-thighs are looking less than toned," adds Walsh. "Place a book or yoga block between your knees as you sit with your back up against a wall, with your knees bent and the back of your legs parallel to the floor. Hold this position for 1-5 minutes. Your legs will definitely feel less jiggly."
Bum Lift
"Before slipping into your favorite jeans, try a resistance band back kick to give your bum a lift," notes Walsh. Loop a long resistance band around the sides of a chair, or the rungs of a slotted chair back. Face the chair, loop your heel into the resistance band, bend at the waist, place one hand on the chair seat and one hand on the chair back, and kick the heel backwards until your leg is extended straight behind you. Do this exercise four times, one minute at a time until you get to five minutes on each side. Your butt will immediately feel higher, rounder, and tighter."
Glowing Girl
"Before you run out the door, add a moisturizer over self-tanned or sun-kissed skin to keep your glow looking fresh," adds Baraf. "Using a shimmering lotion will have the dual purpose of moisturizing and adding sheen."
Slow Lotion
"Apply your favorite body butter onto damp skin, just after showering," adds Kilgore. "It traps water in your skin’s surface layers, making you less susceptible to winter flakes."
