Mid-Summer's Beauty

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Kate Hudson's vacation

Ah, to be on vacation! It sounds like Kate Hudson is having a fabulous time away from home, and she's doubly lucky to be enjoying bronzed skin, straightened hair, and perfectly glossy smackers. Arg, so jealous! At least we can replicate the look at home.

Your guide to Kate Hudson beauty awaits!

The Hair: Has it been a while since you paddle-brushed your hair? Skip a hair-washing morning and redistribute hair oils to increase shine. It's perfect for lazy days, and only sounds gross--natural oils help to protect your hair. Too grody or greasy for you? Slick your hair into a simple chignon and spritz with shine spray, only letting your hair down in the afternoon, when it's time to grab a drink or two. Your hair will look sleek without effort!

The Lips: Are you a simple gloss girl? Get one in a limited-edition color, like something from NARS we gushed about yesterday. If you want something clear, take things up a notch with a special gloss that contains gold and silver as well. If clear's not your thing, peach is a fantastically complementary tint.

The Skin: Use a freshening DIY mask to give your skin the oomph it needs. Food-process a tomato with a little lemon juice and oatmeal, and then leave it on your face for ten minutes. After you rinse and tone to get your face glowing, a touch of moisturizer and mineral bronzer is all you need. If you're worried about dark circles, dot on a concealer you can find at the drugstore, like Wet n' Wild's Coverall Stick.

Are you craving a makeover, but you don't have time? With a few moves, you could find that you're channeling Kate Hudson's vacation beauty with ease.

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