Try these Minute Makeovers

For a look that's fresh and flattering, pull your hair into a sleek and snug ponytail like new mom Jessica Alba, seen here at a recent event. The tight topknot accentuates eyes and cheekbones while adding definition to your jawline.

Ah, the bobby pin. Not only can it pick a lock, but it can also take your everyday look from from basic to beatific, as Jennifer Aniston shows. To keep it modern, keep the pin close to your forehead as opposed to further back, and let hair naturally fall over it.

Using a brown pencil or powder to darken naturally light brows (like on Molly Sims) gives your entire face more shape. If you want to go in the other direction and lighten dark brows with cream bleach (a favorite trick of the late, great Kevyn Aucoin), then the results will soften features and can look youthful when done subtly. (See a pro for help on this one.)

If adding some edge is your goal, then try Zooey Deschanel's trick of defining and exaggerating the bottom lashes. The Twiggy-esque inspiration makes eyes look wider and lends a retro playfulness to your look.

Quick-change artist Heidi Klum knows that moving the part in your hair can recalibrate everything about your look—from the size and shape of your eyes to the angle of your cheekbones. And while middle parts evoke a bohemian free-spiritedness, sharp side parts impart sophistication and glamour.

Don't discount the power of lipstick. A single swipe of a rich berry lip color—like this deep burgundy worn by Drew Barrymore—can brighten skin in seconds flat. And a strong lip always adds instant polish to any look.

Take a cue from Nicole Richie and add some sexiness to your updo by teasing hair at the crown. Reminiscent of the '60s, the hint of bouffant is both soft and sophisticated.

For non-committal types with wavy hair, Lea Michele's longer bangs are ideal. A little styling spray lets you wear them off to one side, while blowing them straight with a round brush creates a look that highlights eyes and helps downplay strong features.

Don't let a pixie cut stop you from testing out an appearance-altering 'do. Brushing strands back can add newfound elegance to the edgy cut. Instead of slicking hair down (which can look severe), try a style similar to Carey Mulligan's and leave a little height on top.