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If there’s one season for looking superfine head to toe, it’s summertime. The beach! Short shorts! Strappy from sandals to tops!

The go-to cocktail? SPF and antioxidants. The challenge? Getting it to stay put. Enter Skinceuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 50. It’s all about active use — won’t wipe off, rub off, or float off into the ocean or pool for up to 80 minutes! Non-comedogenic, alcohol-free, paraben-free… it’s the stuff of collagen armor.

You can still show up on the sands bronze-tastic without rays raiding your bod — Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Lotion gets you tan and moisturized with zero exposure, and it evens out your stem’s skin tone, meaning farewell freckles! And veins? Vanished.

With your skin’s on show, go easy on the make-up, girls. New York Color APPLEICIOUS Glossy Lip Balms primp your pout with sheer color while natural wonders like vitamin E, shea butter, jojoba oil and avocado oil soften and condition. Pick from ten delicious Apple-combo scents, swipe it on, and you’re good to go!

And at the end of the day, restore your skin’s pH level with Sebamed face and body wash. It’s 100% soap and paraben free, and packed with amino acids and vitamins. Which means heavy hydration.

When you’re not soaking up the warm, take Skinceuticals up on a free skincare check. The “Prevent. Protect. Get Checked” program is available to all — find your nearest doctor, and do something sweet for your skin!

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Scottish indie outfit Frightened Rabbit’s most recent studio album, Pedestrian Verse, sees lyricist-lead vocalist-rhythm guitarist Scott Hutchison hopping out of his comfort zone for a less “inward looking” record that “looks slightly more at a wider section of society.” And he does so with a newfound knack for storytelling in favor of relaying personal experience.Translation: “Something completely new is happening.” Several albums in, and it sounds like the rabbit isn’t as frightened as he used to be.

Scott Hutchison

Scott told us he makes no apologies for defying genre (“It’s just honest and I think we’re doing it for the right reasons.” YES!), and counts their folk-tinged edges as steeped in natural Scottish tradition. Something else he dropped without sorrys? What to expect on their “ongoing, neverending” tour. Like, a “half old, half new” setlist, and “tons of sweat…  can’t help that.” Oh, true!

Listen to Backyard Skulls if you haven’t — it’s phenom.

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We caught up with brother-sister duo Halestorm as they get set to embark on their biggest world tour yet, and this hard rock pair is going places (all 50 states and Europe, to be precise!) Lizzy and Arejay are about to hit the road on a bit of a perma-tour, so good thing they’re no strangers to a live show, having honed their chops at ages 10 and 13 when they “played their very first show, it was a talent show contest.” 

Since then, they’ve been on a steady gust, just barely hopping off the bus to record their second full length for Atlantic (The Strange Case Of…), noting “if we spent more time to overthink it, we would have beaten around the bush and not have gotten as much done as we did.” And how much DID they get done? “Love Bites (So Do I)” won them their first Grammy win (Best Hard Rock /  Metal Performance), that’s how much.   

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When was the last time you made it through a meal without checking your cell phone? How about the last time you went a day without “friending” or tweeting or even sending an e-mail? As the line between our online and offline lives becomes blurrier, and everyone from politicians to celebs is falling prey to cyber stalkers, what happens when your typical suburban family gets caught up in a worldwide web of suspense and treachery, set in the murky terrain of cyber terrorism?

That’s the question asked by father-and-daughter first-time authors John and Caitlin Stuart in their new novel Hiding in Sunshine, a thrilling story that follows the Brinkley family through years of stolen moments and stolen identities, complicated relationships and imminent danger, as they strive to survive while protecting each other and their country.

Available in hardcover and paperback on www.hidinginsunshine.com, www.amazon.com and www.bn.com – or as an e-book if you can’t bear to log off long enough to flip pages the old-fashioned way, Hiding in Sunshine is terrific, terrifying and topical – and enough to make even the most cyber-savvy among us think before we tweet.

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Shout out to Anne and J-Law for scoring their statues!!! Thanks to these lovely ladies, we’re obsessed all over again with pulling off the confident glam look required to successfully strut with red carpet purpose. Bottom line? It’s all in the details (you know, the parts that DON’T break the bank)…

Wanna get leggy? Keep you pins looking’ smooth and tight — Hanes does sheer, opaque, lacey and beyond! They can also give ya’ the all-important lift from underneath (ComfortFlex Fit Bra? Best Supporting Garment — Everyone needs it.)

Dove has you covered in the locks department — keep your color all a’dazzle and tame your elegant waves with Color Care Daily Treatment Conditioner and Nourishing Curls Whipped Cream Mousse. (And don’t be nervous about heading out sleeveless as many screen-babes have taught us to do — Dove literally makes a “go sleeveless” deodorant — check it!)

Sleeveless done right! Such a charmer… Jennifer Lawrence, we love you!

Really, the only thing left to do is put your best face forward. And how easy with bronzer, blusher, and stain a la sun kissed and glowy — Physicians Formulas Sext Booster Sexy Glow line averages under $14, and you can find it everywhere!

Another way to glow? From within. Anne was the picture of perfect poise at the Oscars

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It’s milestones galore these days for Josh Duhamel!

He and lovely wife Fergie announced that they are officially expecting their first bundle of babylicious joy AND his new flick “Safe Haven” is currently playing at a theater near you!

Lotsa major happenings at once, but it looks like he’s takin’ it all in stride — he hit a Brentwood, CA lunch spot in a hip Champions Moto “The Salt” tee lookin’ cool as a cucumber.

Josh Duhamel — Cool daddy in the making!

Like the look? Grab one online at Ron Robinson ($58)

Champions Moto ‘The Salt’ tee

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Looking for a fast and sleek way to tame an unruly mane? Trust us — go for a pony! What other fix-it for the long-tressed vixen can go from sleek and sophisticated to fresh and fun with the turn of a head? (Hint: NONE) It’s easy-peasy, girlies! And we saw just HOW simple (with a little help from Conair) backstage at Fashion Week…

Step 1: Smooth out your locks with a Conair infinitiPRO flat iron

Step 2: pull it up (or back) into a ponytail, wrap a section of strands around the elastic, and secure!

Step 3: Start turning heads!

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What do screen stunners Katherine Heigl, Patricia Clarkson and Rosario Dawson all have in common? Gorgeous. Talented. And they each have strong and unique personalities that call for three very different Fall color schemes…

When screen stunner Katherine Heigl has something to tell us, we tend to listen up — girl knows how to work her threads! At Jenny Packham, our gal spotted “10 dresses that I would die to wear!” Our takeaway? Use your colors to evoke depth and mood. Jewel-y emeralds, blues and pinks are a match for Katherine’s thoughtful smarts and style.

Katherine Heigl backstage at Jenny Pakham

Jenny Pakham: Subdued hues don’t soften the impact

Over at Nanette Lepore, film icon Patricia Clarkson called the designer’s work “breathtaking.” She was loving the Mars-inspired collection’s planetary palette — olives, reds and turquoise. Out-of-this-world designs + down-to-earth hues = beautiful balance (just like Ms. Clarkson’s own brand of eccentric glamour).

Patricia Clarkson, front and center at Nanette Lepore

Nanette Lepore: Out of this world color? Mission accomplished.

Rosario Dawson went for Boy Meets Girl‘s “very modern” mix of punchy neons, greens and yellows. Playful, brave and for those who want to wear their fashion out loud… Perfect match, we think!

The never-shy Rosario Dawson

Boy Meets Girl took bold strides down the runway

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NYFW has wrapped, folks. (Sad face, right?!) But we’re still reeling from the runways over here at AOP. Ready for another day in the life of Fall Fashion? File this one under: ALL occasions…

‘lectric blue leather at DL 1961

Because who DOESN’T want to slip into denim and leather on the daily?!?!  DL 1961 showed us a little something we call sexy-casual and, really, what’s easier than doing the urban look all simple and sleek? And blue leather? That’s electric. Speaking of…

Carmen was ready to work it at Betsey Johnson!

We caught up with Carmen Electra at Betsey Johnson and she was inspired, we were inspired, everyone — get inspired! Betsey showed all of us that it’s OKAY to take your activewear to the next level. So much neon to kickstart the heart —  we love!

Betsey’s bold take on active fashion

While we’re on the topic of bold… You can mean business without blending in, you know. It’s gonna be a cinch to keep your professional wear on the stand-out with Fall’s mega print explosions.  Zero + Maria Cornejo used pixelated digi-images to remind us — the best prints are one-of-a-kind (And shades of grey? Anything but dreary…)

Printed up at Zero + Maria Cornejo

But at the end of the day, mystery wins. So if you’re going out — go femme, go fatale! Badgley Mischka took their cues from Hitchcock’s screen sirens and SO CAN YOU.

Throwing major femme fatale face at Badgley Mischka

Songstress Colbie Caillat gushed about Badgley Mischka’s legendary fabness, and we bet she’ll be heading into the nighttime in one of their leading lady looks come the cooler months!

Chattin’ it up with Colbie Caillat at Badgley Mischka

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We sat back and let these designers school us on two ways to do day, and two ways to do night. The one thing they all had in common? Burgundy. (Ladies, trust us — start thinking about how you’re going to work it in this fall…)

Daytime Trend: Lush Conservative
Derek Lam showed us how a simple color palette is anything but basic when you’re talking luxe materials. Wearable navy, black, burgundy, creams and camels… Classic, chic, and the stuff of endless wardrobe combos!  Work with suedes and wools to keep your neutral look a cut above.

Classic in camel at Derek Lam

Daytime Trend: Funky West Coast Mod
Purples, berries, teals and tweed all over! Trina Turk turned it up with 1960’s Cali-inspired day-wear Chunky knits, vests and retro-brights are an easy way to play off of this look. (And who wasn’t waiting for the swirly patterned neck scarf to make a comeback?)

Trina Turk’s updated Cali-moderne

PM Trend: Work It Like a Lady
Model Molly Sims doesn’t call Carolina Herrera “elegant” for nothing. We caught some major dame-royale evening looks on her runway! Blue and burgundy tones and floral patterns looked right in line next to classic champagnes and whites. But, really, doing nighttime like a lady is all about dripping in chiffon, fur and satin — GORG!

Lady parade on the Carolina Herrera runway

Molly Sims & Maggie Grace with Carolina Herrera, backstage

PM Trend: Russian Grandeur
Pamella Roland showed us how to channel St Petersburg. This is an evening option that takes the black and gold trend to its grand glitzy hilt! Gowns draped with fur and feather collars and trims — sophisticated grandeur is IN for Fall. And what’s a Russia-inspired without touches of… (you guessed it)… burgundy.

Stunning shoulder plume at Pamella Roland

Black, gold & fur at Pamella Roland