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BEAUTY OLYMPICS

Being the armchair coaches that we strive to be, we couldn’t help but gather up our favorite Olympian moments and bestow our own honors to the Games’ most medal-worthy beauty looks.

By Jane Larkworthy

August 2012

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Honorable Mentions

Best Smile: Thank you, Missy Franklin, for staying the normal 17-year-old high school girl you are. No perma-tats, no crazy eye makeup, no grillz. Just stick-on nail decals and a smile that shows how well adjusted and happy you are.

By Jane Larkworthy

August 2012

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BEAUTY OLYMPICS

Being the armchair coaches that we strive to be, we couldn’t help but gather up our favorite Olympian moments and bestow our own honors to the Games’ most medal-worthy beauty looks.