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How to Look Polished in Minutes

Copy fall's chic trends in less time than it takes your coffee to brew by following these expert celebrity hairstyle and makeup tricks

by Anna Jimenez

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The look: Feline eyes paired with flawless skin Retro cat eyes, like the ones seen here on Christina Hendricks, are sexy and easy to copy. To nail this look, you'll need a flawless-looking complexion. From there, add a quality black liquid liner and mascara to instantly make your look fall-appropriate.

Application tips: Creating a flawless complexion is all about the makeup application process, says Devitt. She uses a "step-by-step routine" recommended for all skin types.

Step 1: Apply foundation only where it's needed (find the best foundation for you here). After foundation, apply a light dusting of loose powder, and finish with concealer applied to the areas that need it (try Smashbox High Definition Liquid Concealer, $18). "I'm a proponent of foundation first, followed by concealer so you can actually see what you need to pay extra attention to," advises Devitt.

Step 2: Dust blush on the apples of your cheeks for a touch of subtle color.

Step 3: For the cat eye, use an inky black liner like Maybelline New York Lineworks Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $6.99 and gently sweep it across your upper lash line, winging it out just past the natural line of your eye, to create that sexy feline look. Finish with three coats of jet-black mascara like Dior Mascara Diorshow, $24 applied to top lashes only to further enhance the drama.

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Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:28AM Report as inappropriate

I really like the tousled knot!

by NillaButterfly Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 02:09PM Report as inappropriate

Coveting those Nars eyeshadows

by kimihavens Friday, November 2, 2012 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

love these!

by michellefuentes Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 06:37PM Report as inappropriate

these are nice looks

by LittleBunny Monday, August 6, 2012 at 08:15AM Report as inappropriate

None of these looks are very striking imho. Love Fergie's nude lips.

by robyne00 Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11:26AM Report as inappropriate

I know it's sizzling now, but we'll be trying to decide which colors to focus on for fall before you know it. This reminded me not to have lots of color on eyes and lips. It looks better to choose one to pop out, not both.

by alictasia Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 04:39PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I could wear a red lipstick. I'm not quite brave enough to try it!

by WiccanLady Monday, April 23, 2012 at 02:32PM Report as inappropriate

I think the tousled knot is adorable!

by sportimonki13 Monday, April 23, 2012 at 11:37AM Report as inappropriate

I wish I wear a red lipstick. It never looks quire right on me.

by toddfan Friday, April 20, 2012 at 03:25PM Report as inappropriate