Stefani-esque trends abound here: note the boy tie and tough-guy chain, and the pompadour, and how the classic liquid lined eyes and red lips ground it in reality and make it not totally nutso. Overall, it’s perfect. The problem here has nothing to do with the lady. It’s the lighting.

“Overhead lighting is incredibly unflattering,” says celeb makeup artist Troy Surratt (whose client list includes Anna Paquin, Carrie Underwood and Hilary Duff). “It casts a shadow down onto your face that creates dark circles and exaggerates any lines, so you end up looking older.”

Don’t believe? The previous photo was taken the day before — she looks 10 years younger, yes? It’s because yesterday’s photo was taken with a flash, and that puff of light softens the face. Remember that whenever you’re taking pictures, flash — yes, overhead lights — no.