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Want to look good, take perfect photos, manage stress and become happier? Well, you’re in luck.
We asked your favorite stars, style icons, and top experts to share their words of wisdom on how to do it.
and trust usthis isn’t far-fetched advice either—whether you want to know something simple like how to take an Instagram-worthy photo or tackle life’s more complex problems like how to keep a long-term relationship thriving. (Spoiler alert: We got the details on how to take Instagram-worthy photos like a pro Alex Earlwhile the basketball legend magic johnson Revealed how he maintains a strong marriage to Cookie, his wife of more than thirty years. )
Keep scrolling to see more suggestion From clever tips to help you try new things with confidence to foolproof ways to host a successful dinner party, these will never go out of style:
1. Chase the light
Alex EarlTips for the perfect photo? “You have to get good lighting,” dancing with the stars alum tells us. “Standing in a doorway or on a balcony is always the best lighting. It’s always great if your back is to the room and your face is towards the sun. Doorway lighting – there’s nothing better!”
2. Mascara Magic
Molly SimsTip for beautiful eyes: “Using black mascara on your upper lashes and brown mascara on your lower lashes instantly opens your eyes for a soft, lifted effect without looking harsh,” she shares.
3. Keep it clean
“What surprised me traveling with (my partner) was that not everyone washes their face at night,” real housewives of salt lake cityof whitney ross Revealed. “I won’t name names, but you’d better wash off your makeup every night. Skin care is a lifestyle, do it in the morning and in the afternoon, and use sunscreen. Ladies and gentlemen, wash your face.”
4. Get dressed. go out. Live it.
“If you’re ever single, put on a push-up bra and go out and have a martini,” model and reality star Brooks Nader explain. “Don’t stay home and watch movies or watch me on TikTok. Go out, live your life and be yourself.”
5. Build a great wardrobe
“People ask me all the time, ‘How can I dress more interestingly or colorfully?'” Bronwyn Newport explain. “It starts with what you buy. You can’t suddenly wear color if you don’t have any color in your wardrobe. When I walk into a store, I always try to find the craziest thing. If it catches my eye on the shelf, it’s likely to catch someone else’s attention when I wear it, right?”
6. Plan your dinner carefully
Celebrity chefs, know what they are doing and act early Giada De Laurentiis stock. “When you invite people over, don’t choose a recipe you’ve never made before. Try to make something you can control, something you’ve done a few times, and something you feel comfortable doing.”
7. Find the right team
Glen Powellwho stars in 2025’s Chad PowersA Hulu series exploring second chances offers this advice: “Surround yourself with patient, graceful, graceful people who cheer you on and won’t kick you when you’re down.”
8. Group Chat = Friendship Glue
“I do group chats for all my different friends,” Kelly Bensimon Tell us How she nurtures her relationships. “I list them all. I have my OG models or my iHeartRadio family and I always reach out. ‘Happy Friday’ or whatever I want to say, just to let them know I’m thinking of them. The conversation doesn’t have to be long. Just saying hi means a lot.”
9. Keep the everlasting love
“Remember who you fell in love with and don’t try to change them.” NBA Legend magic johnsonI recently celebrated my 34th wedding anniversary with my wife, Cookie. “Keep the lines of communication open. Even if you disagree about something, don’t go to bed angry at each other. Don’t forget date night. Our first date was at a movie theater and we still do it. Then — and here’s the most important nugget — keep everyone out of your relationship! Always remember, make it yours, yours.”
10. Feel good and do good
“Experiencing joy is actually our birthright,” Jonathan Van Ness explain. “We live in a world that makes us feel guilty for experiencing joy because there’s so much pain around us. But one thing I learned on the podcast (JVN’s Getting Better) is that people who feel happy — and this is backed up by research — are more likely to want to help other people. People who are miserable don’t really want to help other people out. So, doing something that brings you joy is actually selfless and good for the community.”
11. Preparation brings confidence
WNBA players Angel ReeseWhat’s the secret to getting out of your comfort zone? “Do the job before you do it. Don’t just go out and wing it. That’s not what I’m doing,” she told me us She attended her first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last October. “As far as modeling goes, this is the biggest stage I’ve ever been on. So I believe in my job. That’s why I’m not nervous. I’m really confident. I’m going to be there because I put a lot of effort into my walk.”
12. Manage work/life balance
‘When a job opportunity comes, you have to go with it’ Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas Tell us. “But you also have to know when to take a break. It’s a delicate balance. Obviously, as a young man, you’re going to pursue your goals. If you find success, you have to know how to balance that with the rest of your life and not just try to keep extending it.”
13. Make the perfect cookie
“You have to bake a test cookie,” Milk Bar founder Christina True Tell us. “Scoop out a cookie and pop it in the oven to bake. This gives you the opportunity to say, ‘I want this cookie to be a little softer, so I’m going to bake the rest of the cookie a minute less.’ Or ‘I want my cookie to caramelize a little bit, so I’m going to turn the oven temperature up 10 or 15 degrees.’ “The tester cookie will set you up for success every time.”
14. Embrace your anxiety
Jane Lynch Reveals she gets anxious before every show she stars in funny girl On Broadway. What’s her secret to handling this? “Just accept it” Happy alum said. “I’ve been doing this for a long time…I don’t fight it. I always try my best to be more relaxed. I have to do my lines. But I count on that anxiety, because if you don’t let it destroy you…you can actually use it to give you more light. Just don’t fight it. The worst thing you can do with anxiety is fight it, because it will double or triple your anxiety.”
15. Manage your finances
“Be responsible,” this is us alum Milo Ventimiglia explain. “I go back to something my mom always said: ‘If you really want something, wait until you can’t take it anymore.'” When I was a kid, I opened my eyes and was excited about everything in life. I want to take drum lessons. I want a motorcycle. I wanted to do these things, but it would probably bankrupt my parents. “
16. Get beauty sleep and nutrition
“Sleep at least 10 hours a night”, actress and model julia fox stock. “Yes, 10! The whole myth that six or seven is enough is a lie. Also drink lots of water, electrolytes, and bone broth. Get minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. Food in America is toxic. These things will keep you young and you’ll feel healthy and energetic.”
17. Love yourself first
“What I did that completely changed my life was look in the mirror, look at the darkest part of my eyes, and say, ‘Tiffany Haddish: I love you and approve of you,'” girls trip Star narration us. “Say your full name. ‘Tiffany Sara Cornelia Haddish. I love and approve of you, beauty.’ I do this for about five minutes every day while I brush my teeth and wash my face. When I don’t, the internet shreds my ass.”
18. Create the perfect playlist
“Know your audience” Shaquille O’Nealaka DJ Diesel, narrated us. “I’m a three-genre DJ. I really love dubstep crowds. But I can also do EDM Vegas shows. Then I prepare white classics for corporate parties. I always have to read the crowd first. When I first started, I would put together my playlists and then I’d bomb. So now I read the crowd…I never come in with a set that’s already done.”
19. Keep children occupied
Tina Knowles Know a thing or two about raising great, successful kids. “Try to keep them grounded and busy,” advises Beyoncé and Solange’s mom. “Keep them busy so they don’t have time to get into trouble. And support them in whatever they want to do.”
20. Grandma-approved skin secrets
Model Barbara PalvinThe secret to glowing skin is old school! “My great-grandmother always said drink milk,” she said. “I do this even though I’m (lactose) intolerant. I still drink a glass of milk because she says I’ll look beautiful. I guess it works!”
21. Put on a dress!
“Don’t keep good clothes” Nicole Ali Parker Tell us. “This is what I learned from LTW (her that’s all character, Lisa Todd Wexley). Just put it on. If you have a cape for the opera but you haven’t been to the opera yet, wear it to the movies. Yes, baby, you gotta live. “
22. Double the glue, double the grip
“You should apply eyelash glue to your actual lashes as well as along the lash line,” RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Lie Estranya Tell us. “Let both dry for a second and then it will act like a magnet. The lashes will stick exactly where you want them.”
23. Spice up your life
“We don’t use as many spices as we should, and we don’t use them as often as we should,” Padma Lakshmi explain. “They’re the best way to add flavor without adding calories. Toast all your spices and grind them with a mortar and pestle. I promise you, it’s worth it.”
24. How to be a cool mom
“It’s not just baking. It’s also twerking!” mormon wife‘ Jen Affleck explain. “When you’re a cool mom, we twerk and bake.”
25. No relaxation of rules
Chelsea HandlerAny advice in closing? “Obviously, have a cigarette,” she told us. “Drink a cocktail at the same time. Any time of the day or night. Don’t put limits on yourself. No parameters. Live loud.”
