Photos: Ruven Afanador

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The Glitterati
Hudson was so relaxed in this sparkly dress that she sang (perfectly on key, of course) Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" while photographer Ruven Afanador snapped away. Speaking of comfort, Hudson let us in on her favorite comfort-food Christmas gift: pound cake made with the recipe her late mother, Darnell, used. "My mother always made it for the holidays, and now my sister does, so it's very special for us to give it to others."

Dress, Pamella Roland. Earrings, Miriam Salat. Ring, Sandy Leong Jewelry. Thin bracelet, Larkspur & Hawk. Wide bracelet, J/Hadley Jewelry. Shoes, Kate Spade New York. Draped jacket, H&M.

Beauty Highlight
Let your bare arms and legs shine.
  • Light bounces best off a smooth surface, so for extra-luminous skin, you'll want to exfoliate first using a body scrub, such as Fresh Cocoa Body Exfoliant.
  • Then lock in hydration with a lotion containing glycerin, like Eucerin In-Shower Moisturizer.
  • If you really want to shimmer, mix a little liquid highlighter (try Bobbi Brown Face Highlighter) into your post-shower body moisturizer.