Sandra Bullock—our patron saint of laid-back style—has been churning out blockbusters for a decade and counting, all while looking cool, calm and collected at each and every turn. So how does she do it? Here are 12 totally stealable style tricks that work for this A-lister (and you).

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Keep hats handy.

One of the quickest ways to go from casual to cute (or cover up a less-than-awesome hair day) is a laid-back hat. A soft beret adds a bohemian touch.

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Take the X factor out of a Sєxy shirt.

Make a tube top look less “nightclub” and more “coffee shop” by pairing it with a cozy cardigan.

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Keep things low-key.

De-fuss a fancy piece like this bejeweled coat with a pair of cool jeans.

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Wear warm, friendly colors.

Let the dangerous femme fatales slither into a fire-engine red dress. Wearing a sunny color in the evening lets you stand out in a sweet, playful way.

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Choose accessories that show off a your Sєxy eyes.

Draw attention to your gorgeous face with long, dangly earrings
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Know what looks good on you.
Don’t test-drive every new trend that comes along. Find the silhouette and color that flatter your complexion the most—and wear the look frequently so it becomes “your” style.

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For a hairstyle, go au naturel.

Keep your cool on the red carpet (or at any glitzy moment) with free-flowing locks and a gently sun-kissed face that says, “I spent today having fun, not stuck in some salon chair.”

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Remember that getting dressed up doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.

A drop-waist dress can still be elegant, but the looser silhouette is more forgiving, and you won’t find yourself tugging at it all night long.

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Ditch the prissy heels.

Swap out strappy sandals for edgy booties that lend a slightly different feel.

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Bring out your inner biker babe.

Try tucking your jeans into knee-high boots and pairing them with a black leather jacket for a tougher look. Soft, Sєxy hair and delicate hoop earrings make the look less Hell’s Angels and more, well, angelic.

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Dial down the bling.

Skip the sparkly gems. Instead, try wear-with-anything little gold necklaces for a more delicate, less in-your-face approach to jewelry.

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Friendliness is the most attractive thing.

Not to sound like our grade-school Girl Scout leader, but sometimes a smile really is the best accessory. Even on the red carpet, Bullock takes the time to keep it real, be low-key and friendly toward her fans—which is true glamour in our boo

Keep hats handy.

Take the X factor out of a Sєxy shirt.

Keep things low-key.

Wear warm, friendly colors.

Choose accessories that show off a your Sєxy eyes.

Know what looks good on you.

For a hairstyle, go au naturel.

Remember that getting dressed up doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.

Ditch the prissy heels.

Bring out your inner biker babe.

Dial down the bling.

Friendliness is the most attractive thing.

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