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THE GENERATION MAP Amy Adams polled a generous sampling of local VIBs (Very Important Beauties) and discovered that age, indeed, is nothing but a number — although it might just determine how long it takes to prep for a big night out. That said, the pursuit of loveliness transcends the date on one's birth certificate, meaning those Lululemon-clad women panting side by side on Pilates reformers might share more in common than they think. Or not. 20-something 30-something 40-something 50-something Orange Salon; Tru Salon (fervent shout-out to Kimmi Peacock); Frédéric Fekkai Salon; Salon Pompeo; Avalon Spa. Michael Raymond Salon; Osgood-O'Neil Salon; Tru Salon. Patrick O'Hara Salon; Salon Three Thirty; Phillip K. Thomas Salon. Breast augmentation, microdermabrasion. Botox; photofacial; chemical peel. Eye lift; Botox; filler; breast lift. Hottie Body or Ripped 2 Schredz class at InCinR8; hot yoga; bootcamp classes; Barre Burn at Equinox; running on Katy Trail. Yoga; elliptical; Tread Fitness; long-distance running; Core Fusion at Exhale with Adria Alcazar. Bar Method; elliptical at Equinox; yoga at Uptown Yoga. "Your Body" by Christina Aguilera; "Don't Stop the Party" by Pitbull; "S&M" by Rihanna; "Vox Populi" by 30 Seconds to Mars; "Hands in the Air" by by Timbaland ft. Ne-Yo; "Stronger" by Kelly Clarkson; "Feel So Close" by Calvin Harris. Anything by Beyonce; "Life in Technicolor" by Coldplay; "Fancy Footwork" by Chromeo; "Best of You" by Foo Fighters; "Where Have You Been" by Rihanna; "You Make Me Feel" by Cobra Starship; "You Be Killin' Em" by Fabolous; "99 Problems" by Jay-Z. Watching Today Show; "Raise Your NPR talk radio; watching Masterpiece Theater; Glass" by Pink; "Lose Yourself" by playing Words with Friends; whatever is on Pandora. Eminem; "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard; "F**k You" by Cee Lo Green; "We Used to be Friends" by The Dandy Warhols. Jamba Juice; candy bar; kale protein smoothie. Chocolate milk; smoothie; water followed by a Diet Coke. Green Glow from The Gem; smoothie at Equinox; avocado yogurt at Yumilicious. Swedish massage; mani/pedi; blowout. "It's not an indulgence — it's "I've been getting facials since I was in my 20s maintenance: weekly mani, — I consider them an essential." biweekly pedi, monthly facial, biweekly lash extension fill; biweekly massage; blowouts as needed." Bronzer; liquid eyeliner; Pssssst dry shampoo. Clé de Peau concealer; waterproof mascara; MAC face and body foundation. Renova; Crème de la Mer; SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex. Clarisonic; blush; moisturizer with SPF; all Yon-ka products; "I go to bed in lipstick." 15 SPF face; 30 SPF body. 30 SPF face; 40 SPF body. SPF 50 everywhere. SPF 70 everywhere. HAIR EXTENSIONS "Already tried them. Look great but are a hassle." "Maybe for my wedding day." "Probably not." "Would rather shave my head" … "Absolutely, I have them now." "Not anymore." "Not a chance." "You've got to be kidding." TATTOO YOU "Maybe a small one on my foot or ankle. Something symbolic like a flying bird or a feather — or a word like 'love.'" GETTING NAILED Navy, black and gray on fingers and toes; preferably at Pampered Soles, Highland Nails Spa in Snider Plaza, or Candle Nail & Spa & Massage. Pale pink or slate gray nails; red, black, or coral toes; preferred salons: Hawaiian Nail Bar, Socialite Hair Nail Barber Spa, City Nails. Clear/nude fingers, red or plum toes; preferred salons: Hollywood Nails, Nails by JC, Sophia's Nail Salon. A little extra eye makeup; loose waves courtesy of a big-barrel curling iron; two glasses of wine while getting ready. Blowout; spray tan; bleach teeth; exfoliate face. Blowout, manicure, pedicure — and a nap. "Manicure at Sophia's, a shower, stress out on what to wear, makeup, blow-dry hair, flat-iron it 'cause it looks like shit; stress more on outfit, put a few hot rollers in hair to see if that helps, redo makeup 'cause I have sweated it all off, choose the first thing I picked out to wear (which is at the bottom of the pile on the floor), pull out ironing board to press wrinkles out, pull hair back in ponytail, trip over all the discarded shoes I have tried on, glare at my husband whose prep is to brush his teeth. Basically, it hasn't changed much since I was 15." One to two and half hours. Forty-five minutes to an hour. Thirty to 45 minutes — minus the nap. Above answer notwithstanding, 30 to 45 minutes. Blake Lively; Kate Middleton; Mila Kunis; Heidi Klum. Jackie Onassis; Olivia Wilde; Kate Moss; Grace Kelly. Jennifer Aniston; Brigitte Bardot; Linda Evangelista; Penélope Cruz. Jane Birkin; Audrey Hepburn; Sophia Loren; Diane Sawyer. Insanity workouts; not eating or drinking after 6 pm for a week; cutting carbs. South Beach diet; apples and water only for a day; don't eat after 3 pm. Juice fast; cutting carbs. No carbs or sugar; HGC; laxatives. Lululemon; Zella; Nike. Lululemon; Lucy; stuff from Target. Under Armour, Lululemon, Nike. Shaving; threading; waxing. Laser; brow waxing by Sandra Fowler. Laser; brow waxing by Melinda Butler of Melinda's Face & Body YSL Lipstick in Sweet Honey; Clinique Kissyfit; ChapStick. MAC Lipglass in C-Thru; Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Hot Pink; Chanel Glossimer Lipgloss in Spark. Nars Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight; Tom Ford Private Blend Lipstick in Casablanca. HAIR HAVEN AFTERMARKET ENHANCEMENT BREAKING A SWEAT TREADMILL SOUNDTRACK POST-GYM PICK-ME-UP INDULGENCE ESSENTIAL WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER Blowout at Dry Bar; massage; mani/pedi. A BIG NIGHT OUT HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE BEAUTY ICON LOSE-WEIGHT-QUICK DIET TRICK GYM DRESS CODE HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW READ MY LIPS VIRTUOUS SNACK Apple and peanut butter; celery and peanut butter; Greek yogurt and dried fruit. The Crescent. SPA DESTINATION Hummus, hummus, hummus. "Ubud Hanging Gardens in Bali — a girl can dream, right?" The Songbird Society; Richard Hayler; Lisa Bennett Salon; Ashley Russell & Company Salon; Richard Collard Salon; Muse the Salon. Face lift — considering or have had; Botox; filler; eyelift. Stationary bike followed by weights; golf; walking the dog; swimming; pilates; yoga. Emergen-C; cheese and crackers. "Whatever Sophia (at Sophia's Nail Salon) says I can wear." Lululemon; Nike. Laser; brow waxing by Cindy DiMaggio. Nars Lipstick in Dolce Vita; Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Honeysuckle. Handful of almonds; fruit; graham crackers; pomegranate seeds. Spinach and fruit smoothie; gluten-free crackers; air-popped popcorn. We Care in Desert Palm Springs; St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point; Canyon Ranch. Miraval in Tucson, Arizona; The Ranch at Live Oak in Malibu; Lake Austin Spa Resort.