When you see tragic celeb mishaps in the tabloids -- hello, Paris Hilton's recent bare butt episode in Cannes (not her first slip-up, check this photo out) -- it makes you glad that your every beauty blunder, wild night, or fashion faux pas isn't documented, right? Then again, we've all experienced unauthorized Facebook tags of fugly and/or drunken photos of ourselves (learn how to never take a bad photo again by reading these tips) …

Being a blonde I've always been totally envious, jealous, you name it of my brunette friend who skillfully dyes her hair at home with a box and gets salon-like results. (Get at-home hair color tips here).

For years we've all looked to Carrie et al. for all things fashion and beauty (see their countless makeup and hair looks that inspired us). Most females with a pulse dig "Sex and the City" and are anxiously awaiting the sequel. From the posters to previews we've picked up on one noticeable hair trend: sexy waves. Here are some tips on how to recreate them.

From the minute you set the date, there are so many wedding details to tend to (like which hairstyle goes best with your gown) that, at times, you might be threatened to Google the nearest Elvis impersonator and hightail it to City Hall.

I love cute. George Clooney, Hello Kitty, baby bunnies? All cute. The eye-catching packaging on some beauty products (see top-rated ones here)? Ditto. But does what's inside get the job done, or are we just paying for the pretty exterior?

My husband loooves Halle Berry and swears she's the most gorgeous woman on the planet. I'd like to say I look a bit like her, but I so don't. Maybe if I use a little self-tanner (try these reader approved ones), get a sexy pixie cut (see other celebs who rock the cropped cut) and breast implants, I might somewhat resemble her (okay, I totally still wouldn't), but since I don't have the guts to chop off my hair or go under the knife, I'll start by at least copying her makeup look. So, what lovely dark-skinned celebrity beauty do you wish you looked like? Vote for the one you think is most gorgeous -- then steal her look.

Michelle Obama

Always dreamed of packing it all up and moving to Fiji? Ahhh… well, while that move might be great for your psyche, it probably wouldn't work wonders on your hair color. Huh? Don't worry, you read that correctly, but you've probably just never thought that great hair color had anything to do with where you lived. Think again. Basing our ratings on factors like sun index, number of salons per capita and at-home hair color sales, we arrived at a list of the 11 Cities with the Best Hair Color. Intrigued? Let's see which thriving metropolis tops the chart …

Hayden Panettiere did it last month (click here to see it) and, now, Michelle Williams has chopped off her long locks. (Check out other dramatic celeb hair makeovers here.)

This year at the Cannes Film Festival, several A-list stunners sported gorgeous gowns and glowing faces and, here's a twist, two distinctly different hairstyles -- one night they wore updos (like these simple-yet-sexy styles) the next, they wore hair down (similar to these natural looks).

Beauty experts know that you don't have to spend a ton of cash to get great skin, flawless-looking makeup or hair. In fact, there are plenty of insider tricks that will leave you looking like a million bucks without having to bring a hammer anywhere near your poor little piggy bank.