The Ultimate Beauty Guide

Bright Red Hair: Before Carly Rae, before Katy Perry, before anyone went for the crimson coif – Riri was there, first. Jessica Rabbit-red is not for the timid, but a more muted auburn is always, always hot.

Try: L'Oreal Excellence Triple Protection Color Creme in Dark Auburn, $9


This look is almost five years old, but we’re all still rocking electric pink gloss to this day. It’s just so damned sexy – magically, so – and on all skin tones. If it ain’t broke.

Try: LORAC Lip Gloss in Fuchsia, $15


Stiletto Nails: The ultra-pointy mani-style isn’t at all practical, but the coolest trends never are. White polish is, though – and it’s killer with a tan.

Try: Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Extreme Wear Nail Color in White On, $3


Le Pixie: Miley’s cropped cut is wicked chic, but so was Rihanna’s – first. If you’re going to chop off your locks, make sure your skin is in tip-top shape, since it’ll be on full display! Go for a cleanser with a bit of zit-zapping salicylic acid.

Try: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle/Anti-Blemish Cleanser, $8


Maroon Lips: This sultry, brownish-red shade has been our Thursday night cocktails go-to shade for the past six months -- and we all have RiRi to thank!

Try: Lancome Rouge in Love Lipcolor in Cocoa Couture, $26


80's Body Wave: Labeled a bit trashy when she first debuted the look in early 2012, the retro permed look is now all the rage among hipsters, starlets, and downtown models. Easy to see why – the ‘do is equal parts sexy and cool!

Try: Bumble +Bumble Blondish Hair Powder, $19


Plum Nails: Neither as brazenly sexy as red, nor as sweet as a pastel – a plum-colored polish can be tomboyish and hot at the same time. Especially on dragonlady nails.

Try: Orly Nail Lacquer in Plum Noir, $9


Goddess Braids: Before the Game of Thrones existence, Rihanna was already sporting kickass goddess braids. Can’t reproduce the look yourself? Rock a thin, braided headband in a hue that matches your haircolor.

Try: Thin Braidies Braided Headband, $8