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BEAUTIES REAL BOSTON INSPIRATIONAL, EMPOWERED, AND ACCOMPLISHED—THESE SEVEN WOMEN EMBODY BOSTON'S MULTIFACETED VIEW OF WHAT DEFINES BEAUTY. BY JANICE O'LEARY | PhOtOgRAPhY BY MELIssA MAhONEY stYLINg BY JustIN REIs | hAIR BY JANA RAgO | MAkEuP BY DANI WAgENER LAUREN FITZGERALD Boston native Lauren Fitzgerald signed on with the modeling agency Maggie Inc. and quickly became one of the city's most in-demand models. Known for her no-diva-here personality, she is the face of local fashion designer Sara Campbell, has walked the runway for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, and starred in most of Boston's top fashion shows. Her beautiful smile might not just be the result of good genes, but also her upcoming summer nuptials. Age: 20-something. Boston is my home because: It's where my family is. I grew up here—it's my foundation. Boston inspiration: The ocean. A quiet beach has a way of instantly clearing my mind. My beauty philoso- phy: A smile goes a long way. Secret of my success: Be professional. Having a business mind-set with any job will get you further. No one would ever guess: I love doing puzzles. Cause closest to my heart: Cancer research. Boston guilty pleasure: Abe & Louie's macaroni and cheese or a cannoli from the North End. Won't be seen without: My cell phone. It controls my life. Trademark look: Mixing a bit of trendy with a classic look. New discovery: Wedding blogs. Our photographer's, leahhaydock .blogspot.com is one of my favorites. I've recently found Addo Novo in the South End for home decorating. 80 Thoreau in Concord is also fabulous for food and cocktails. I stay in shape by: Running, playing tennis, and hik- ing. Go-to beauty brands: A mix, from Chanel to Maybelline. Beauty black book: The Loft Salon by Michael Albor on Newbury for hair. Advice to my 16-year-old self: College won't be as scary as you think. beauté: the Radiant serum, La Mer ($260). Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com. Le Crayon khôl Intense Eye Pencil 63 (Marine), Chanel ($28). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-3660; neimanmarcus.com. Bb. texture hair (un)dressing creme, Bumble and Bumble ($27). Mitchell John, 67 Broad St., 617-951-0122; mjsalon.com. ultra Moisture Lotion, Olay ($8.99). CVS Pharmacy, 631 Washington St., 617-338-0128; cvs.com beautiful bijoux: Large mesh scarf necklace in 18k gold, Elsa Peretti® for Tiffany & Co. ($16,950). Copley Place, 617-353-0222; tiffany.com. Matte chrysoprase 14k gold pull-through earrings, Swallow ($300). Good, 88 Charles St., 617-722-9200; shopatgood.com. 18k gold and rutilated quartz pendant necklace, Ippolita ($3,195). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-3660; neimanmarcus.com bostoncommon-magazine.com 105 photography by tk; illustration by tk