Zoe Saldana's Sexy Style Secrets

The PEOPLE StyleWatch cover girl dishes on her fashion, beauty – and confidence

HEAD ABOVE

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The December StyleWatch cover girl says she loves to show off her “neck and shoulders in strapless dresses” like this Givenchy Haute Couture gown at a post-Oscars party.

QUICK FIX

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To look sleek, the star says that she simply “[pulls] back my hair from my face.”

FEEL GOOD

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You might think that her best accessories are her killer stilettos and wardrobe of drool-worthy bags, but Saldana says that the key to completing a great party outfit is “my confidence.”

LEG UP

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Of her Versace dress at an Avatar premiere, Saldana reminisces, “Typical premiere dresses are long. I’m so glad my stylist convinced me to try something different.”

SCENT OF A WOMAN

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The face of Avon’s Eternal Magic says that when she puts on her new fragrance, she feels “complimented.”

GETTING CHEEKY

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With her enviable almond-shaped eyes and lush lips, Saldana has multiple options on what to emphasize with her makeup. Her choice to highlight: “Cheekbones with a bright blush.”

PARTY GIRL

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What keeps the Avatar star looking great all night long, even at endless award shows? “Having a positive spirit.”