Hayden Hits a High Note

Take note: Hayden Panettiere is the real deal. Even while playing bad girl Juliette Barnes on the hit TV show Nashville, her down-to-earth personality shines through. Born in New York, the 24-year-old feels perfectly at home in the South—so much so that she and her fiancé, heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko, decided to put down roots and buy a house in Nashville this year. "Even if something happens to the show," she says, "I know this is a place I want to call home." We spent some time with the Golden Globe nominee at the historic Ryman Auditorium, where she gave us the dish on her beauty secrets, country music icons, and a few reasons why life is better down in Dixie.

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Head-to-toe blush makes the boldest fashion statement of the season.

Delia Blush Gown: Olia Zavozina, oliazavozina.com. Kasha Shoes: Badgley Mischka; badgleymischka.com. Earrings & Ring: L'Dezen Jewellery; ldezen.com.

A flowing dress, wedge heels, and bouncy curls make for the perfect no-fuss party look.

Silk Aviento Dress: Rebecca Minkoff; 212/677-7829. Kiley Shoes: Badgley Mischka; badgleymischka.com. Jewelry: Judith Bright; judithbright.com

Floral appliqués get a red carpet spin with tulle overlay and a floor-grazing skirt.

Gown with Tulle Skirt: Tadashi Shoji; tadashishoji.com.Bessie Shoes: Badgley Mischka; badgleymischka.com. Van Earrings: Judith Bright; judithbright.com

For showstopping lips, Hayden loves Neutrogena Moisture-Smooth Color Stick in Juicy Peach.

Fila Flare Box Pleat Dress: alice + olivia; aliceandolivia.com. Earrings: Jemma Wynne (jemmawynne.com), available through June Simmons Jewelry; 941/388-4525

A slim-fit silhouette and bold hues give this Milly dress a sultry appeal.

Lou Lou Sheath Dress: Milly; millyny.com. Earrings & Rings: Judith Bright; judithbright.com