Want to be best dressed, take the perfect photo, manage stress and just be happier? Well, you're in luck. We asked your favorite stars, fashion icons and top experts to share their words of wisdom on exactly how to do it. And trust Us, it's not unattainable advice, either - whether you're wondering something simple, like how to capture an Instagram-worthy photo, or tackling life's more complex questions, such as how to keep a long-term relationship thriving. (Spoiler alert: We got the details on snapping Instagram-worthy shots like a pro from Alix Earle, while basketball legend Magic Johnson revealed how he keeps his marriage strong with his wife of over three decades, Cookie.) Keep scrolling for more advice that never gets old, from a smart trick to help you try something new with confidence to the foolproof way to pull off a successful dinner party: 1. CHASE THE LIGHT Alix Earle's advice for the perfect photo? "You have to get good lighting," the Dancing With the Stars alum tells Us. "Standing in a doorway or on a balcony is always the best lighting. If your back is towards the room and your face is towards the sun, that's always going to be great. Doorway lighting - nothing tops it!" 2. MASCARA MAGIC Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images Molly Sims' trick for beautiful eyes: "Use black mascara on upper lashes and brown on the bottom to instantly open up your eyes and get a soft, lifted effect without looking harsh," she shares. 3. KEEP IT CLEAN "Something that surprised me from traveling with [my costars] is that not everyone washes their face at night," The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Whitney Rose revealed. "I'm not gonna name names, but you better be washing off your makeup every night. Skincare is a lifestyle, and it's AM and PM, and use your sunscreen. Wash your face, ladies and gentlemen." 4. GET DRESSED. GET OUT. GET LIVING. "If you're in your single era, put on a push-up bra, go out, have a martini," model and reality star Brooks Nader says. "Don't stay at home and watch movies or me on TikTok. Go out, just live your life and be you." 5. CURATE A STANDOUT WARDROBE Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images "People always ask me, 'How can I dress in a more fun way or more colorful way?'" Bronwyn Newport says. "It starts with what you buy. You can't all of a sudden wear color if you don't have any color in your wardrobe. I always try to find the craziest thing when I walk into a store. If it catches my eye on the rack, it's probably going to catch someone's eye when I wear it, right?" 6. REALLY PLAN YOUR DINNER PARTY Know what you are doing and do it early, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis shares. "Please don't pick recipes you've never made before when you're having people over. Try to do something that you've got under control, that you've made a few times, that you feel comfortable doing." 7. FIND THE RIGHT CREW Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Glen Powell, who starred in 2025's Chad Powers, a Hulu series that explores second chances, has this advice: "Surround yourself with people who are patient, elegant and graceful, who root for you and that don't kick you while you're down." 8. GROUP CHAT = FRIENDSHIP GLUE "I have group chats for all my different friends," Kelly Bensimon tells Us of how she nurtures her relationships. "I name them all. I have my OG models or my iHeartRadio family and I always reach out. 'Happy Friday' or whatever I feel like just to let them know I'm thinking about them. It doesn't have to be a long conversation. Just saying hi means a lot." 9. MAINTAIN AN EVERLASTING LOVE Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP "Remember who you fell in love with and don't try to change them," NBA legend Magic Johnson, who recently celebrated his 34th wedding anniversary with wife Cookie, says. "Keep the line of communication open. Even if you disagree about something, never go to bed upset at each other. Don't forget date night. Our first date was at the movies and we still do that. Then - this is the most important nugget - keep everybody out of your relationship! Always remember to make yours, yours." 10. FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD "Experiencing joy is literally our birthright," Jonathan Van Ness says. "We live in this world that makes us feel guilty for experiencing joy because there's so much suffering around us. But one thing I've learned on the podcast ('Getting Better' with JVN) is that people who feel joyful - and this is study-backed - are much more likely to want to help other people. People that are miserable don't really want to help anyone else out. So it is actually selfless and good for community for you to do things that bring you joy." 11. PREPARATION BRINGS CONFIDENCE Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP WNBA player Angel Reese's tip for stepping out of your comfort zone? "Put the work in before you do it. Don't just go out there and wing it. That's not what I'm doing," she tells Us of walking in her first Victoria's Secret fashion show last October. "This is the big