Beauty

Hot Ingredient: Moringa

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Photo: Julie Flynn

The Moringa tree, foud in Africa and North India, is called the Miracle Tree because of its nutritional, healing and hydrating benefits. Full of vitamin A and potassium, an ounce of moringa has four times the calcium of a glass of milk and more vitamin C than seven oranges. Moringa seed oil also contains fatty acids that restore skin's moisture. No wonder it's the star ingredient in two new spring beauty lines: The Body Shop's Moringa Bath & Body Range (thebodyshop.com) and Smashbox Cosmetics' Green Room (smashbox.com).

Try This: Blue Mascara

Mascara's a lot like cereal—once you've discovered your favorite kind, it's tough to kick the habit and try something new. But here's one reason why you should ditch your basic black wand and go for bold blue: even the most chic beauty lines, like Benefit and Vincent Longo, are creating colored mascara now, and blue is a top seller among the shades. Why? It's all in the color science: blue brightens up the whites of your eyes and, as a result, it's guaranteed to give you a more sparkling stare. So go ahead...try it, then gaze into the eyes of that special someone.

Shakira Launching New Fragrance, Cosmetics Line

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Photo: Fernando Aceves / Retna Ltd.

Ever wanted to share Shakira's scent?

Retro Styles That Rule

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Steppin' Out

This patent and leather pump with front buckle detail makes it hip to be square. Rock this style with peplum skirts, skinny jeans or flare-leg trousers.

Via Spiga ($245)
Peter Tak

Screaming Mimis

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I Love the '80s

"I love vintage clothing," says Emilia. "All the pieces are just fun!"

Wool high-collared single-breasted coat worn by Puchi. ($550: available at Screamingmimis.com)
Queen Dita

Thalia Give Birth to New Collection

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Thalia offers uber pink ruffles, ruching, and quilting inspired by Marie Antoinette.
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