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Sleek & Edgy
Offering an unexpected mix of textures and proportions, this style is both tough and tender. Hair is smooth and glamorous, which boosts a sexy tomboy look, as do the tailored shorts and fitted leather jacket. A shimmering tank and matching accessories inject a shot of excitement.

Bright & Light
A look that’s sexy and fresh, this style focuses on texture and softness with few distractions. The saturated color and simple lines of the dress offer a backdrop for vibrant blonds hair that’s full of movement and body. Gathered layers in the dress soften it’s figure-skimming silhouette while strappy fleshtone platforms elongate legs.

Looks
This understated but powerful style provides the perfect backdrop for a spectacular hair. The classic black and white color palette is minimally adored with chunky metal jewelry and a strong shoe, letting the hair’s incredible volume and softness take center stage.

Bohemian Chic
Centered around a colorful, exotic pattern and naturally lush hair, this laid-back look is all about freedom. A feminine dress stays relaxed with a casual cover-up and earthy accessories. Hair is just as easygoing-gorgeous and healthy, with cascading loose curls.

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Whether you’re a carefree spirit or a slick modernist, there is a style to fit your taste. Use these guides to four of summer’s best looks to discover the fashion elements that make them work and see how to recreate the hairstyles that each one shine.

Think Thinner

Health Now. A happier, healthier girls night out. Break out your Manolos! Sex and the City2, out this month, will inspire you to head out with your friends. Here, how to have a fab time-and still feel fine in the a.m.

Invite Right. We all need the occasional bitchfest over beer, but be sure to include upbeat friends in your party. Research from Harvard and the University of California, San Diego, found that every happy person in your social circle can raise your spirits by 9 percent.

Brighten Up. Wearing spring colors like yellow and pink may help you feel happier and more energized, experts say.

Think Thinner. The chips and guac are calling? Try this: Start a convo with a friend who has no problem saying no. “Just thinking about her-how long you’ve known her, what her traits are-that’s enough to help you stay in control”, says Michelle van Dellen, PhD, a visiting psychology professor at the University of Georgia, who has done a number of studies on this surprising effect. “Even just keeping some pictures of people whose habits you admire on your phone could help.” This trick can improve your own willpower by bringing certain thoughts, like self control, to the front of your mind.

Detox Deliciously. If you see an asparagus appetizer on the menu, order it. The veggie is chock full of amino acids important to metabolizing alcohol, so it may ease hangovers, whether you eat it before or after drinking, according to a study in the Journal of Food Science.