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For Zoe Saldana’s appearance at ‘The Words’ premiere in Los Angeles, celebrity hairstylist, Mark Roszak, gave her tousled, wavy style. According to Roszak, this look can be copied in just three easy steps.

Step 1 is to prep and texturize. Work a mousse, like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Curl Reviver Styling Mousse, through towel-dried hair. And if you’re still seeking volume, spray roots with a texturizing or volumizing spray.

Step 2 is to secure the style. While hair is still damp, put it in a loose braid and then let it dry. Give hair the time it needs to dry completely and then take out the braid. Use your fingers to break up the waves by running them through your hair. The goal is to break up the waves into chunks, not to actually comb through hair. To add height to your hair, use your fingers to gently tease the hair at the crown. Then separate hair at the sides of the face into two groups and pull them from the side to the back of the head. Place one section over the other and secure the hair in the back with bobby pins. Continue to section hair and secure it in back until you have a full ponytail formed. Let strands fall naturally out and frame the face as you work your way back.

Step 3 is to polish and perfect. To complete this “undone” look you’ll want to spritz a bit of hairspray onto hair. Roszak recommends misting John Frieda Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Firm-Hold Hair Spray onto hair in an “even, all-round motion.”

Marc-Jacobs-DOT.jpgDon’t get us wrong—we love fragrances that actually smell good. But in the case of Marc Jacobs DOT, Marc’s newest eponymous fragrance, we’d be willing to overlook the scent just because the bottle is so darn cute! (Luckily, the scent is fantastic, too.)

Oversized black polka dots upon a bright red base give the illusion of a ladybug, while the top is crafted to look like a beautiful butterfly. The overall effect is one of fun, whimsy and pure joy! And, in case you weren’t aware, polka dots have been a major theme for Mister Marc Jacobs for years, so it’s fitting that they appear here.

And, just in case you actually buy perfumes based on scent and not the bottles they come in, we think you’ll be pleased to know the notes here are divine! Red berries, dragonfruit, honeysuckle, jasmine, coconut water, orange blossom, vanilla, driftwood and musk combine to create a scent that’s energetic and chic.

Marc Jacobs DOT retails for $69-$89 at neimanmarcus.com.
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My adoration for bakery-scented fragrances might have just met it’s match in the Bath and Body Works Sweet on Paris Fragrance Mist. They describe it as, “as enticing medley of juicy blackberry, lemon meringue and creamy vanilla, inspired by the sweet temptations of a Parisian patisserie,” I would describe it as yummy without the overindulgence. It is a light and sheer scent that has the hints of deliciousness without the overpowering weight of a true vanilla scent — Meaning the people around you won’t think you’ve been in the kitchen all day!

Buy Bath and Body Works Sweet on Paris Fragrance Mist for $14 at bathandbodyworks.com.
Organix-Penetrating-Moroccan-Argan-Oil.jpgMy hair regimen has a lot of steps. Really, a lot. Shampoo, conditioner in the shower, a leave-in conditioner out of the shower, a spray-in conditioner/heat styler. And, while they all work to make my hair manageable, the glue that holds them all together is Organix Penetrating Moroccan Argan Oil.

I’m sure you’ve heard it before—argan oil is great for all hair types. It smooths, it shines, it protects … it basically just makes your hair look and feel amazing. And the best part is, you don’t need very much at a time! Only a dime-sized amount is enough to add tons of moisture, control and shine to even the thickest, most unruly hair (like that on the head of yours truly).

And the good stuff in this bottle even protects your hair from harmful UV rays! Even though summer is technically over, you can never do enough to safeguard against those, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors on a regular basis. Oh, and did I mention it smells amazing? Well, it does.

Organix Penetrating Moroccan Argan Oil retails for $7.99 at walgreens.com.
Sephora-Sale-Image.jpgSomething miraculous happened yesterday. We received an email from Sephora that had us jumping up and down, doing cartwheels (okay, not in actuality, but in our minds) and generally feeling beyond merry. What was this email, you ask? Only the notice of a sale so huge, we dropped EVERYTHING to immediately check it out. 215 products are currently on sale only on Sephora’s website, and they’re going for as low as ONE DOLLAR. Yes, you read that right! Below, our must-haves.

Sephora by OPI Mash Up Nail Colour, $3
One of the colors from last year’s Glee collection—a gorgeous opalescent grey.

Sephora by OPI Betsey Johnson Nail Colour in It’s My Pink!, $5
Not only is this the prettiest shade of year-round hot pink, it’s scented with Betsey’s signature Too, Too fragrance! Too cool.

Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoo in Pink Glitterati, $7
Okay, we know what you’re thinking. A lip tattoo? Really? But trust us, this one is super fun. It comes in an oversized lip shape that you can custom cut to fit your pout, and it adds a ton of sparkle to your everyday look!

The Body Shop Mango Shower Gel, $5
Only $5 for our very favorite sweet-smelling scent from The Body Shop? That settles it, we’re buying out Sephora’s entire inventory.

Nails Inc. Wave Magnetic Polish in Whitehall Teal, $7
We really couldn’t believe our eyes when we saw this nail polish on sale. We were immediate fans of Nails Inc.’s magnetic polish in every color—it’s unique, it’s fun, it’s the easiest way to do nail art. Ever.

Philosophy The Gingerbread Man Scented Hot Salt Body Scrub, $15
Now, wait just a second. The cult favorite body scrub—which, yes, smells exactly like gingerbread—for only $15? Now this sale is just getting ridiculous. Ridiculously amazing, that is.

Dior Diorshow Mascara in Mitzah, $14.50
A cult favorite. Our favorite mascara ever (it thickens, it lengthens, it curls, it makes your lashes look spectacular.) And it’s in the most gorgeous shade of deep honey brown.

Find all of these products and more at sephora.com.

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