Indholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2023 i Cosmopolitan

NAME: Elias Kacavas AGE: 25 SIGN: Libra MAIN GIG: Actor and Musician “My guitar has landed me dates. I have been approached by randoms when I’m just walking to the studio carrying my case.”…

SOFT LIFE STARTS NOW Clearly, our winter selves are supposed to be as cuddly as possible—these accessories demand it!…

1 Lived-In Eyeliner Rim your eyes with a creamy black liner and then quickly blend out the edges with a densely packed shadow brush. To really dial up the angst, layer a black powder eye-shadow on top. The pigments will look extra moody and stay in place for hours. P.S. Adding silver shimmer on the center of each lid makes this look holiday party ready. 2 Punk-Rock Pouts Use a black eyeliner pencil to trace the perimeter of your lips first (yup, it’s safe…and a solid hack for definition and longevity), then swipe on a pigmented black lipstick (we like liquid formulas for a matte finish or cream for a vinyl-like effect). Keep the rest of your face simple so that your lips really pop. 3 Moody Manis Midnight-black nail…

As editors who live to advise on your most pressing sex quandaries, we’ve noticed that not enough people with clitorises are taking advantage of the life-changing, toe-curling pleasure that suction vibrators—toys that use tech to deliver intense, oral-like sensations—can give your most sensitive outer areas (nipples included!). And considering that 36.6 percent of women say they need clitoral stimulation to orgasm during intercourse, let’s just say they definitely come in handy, pun intended. Even if you’ve never been a big fan of oral sex, allow these picks (our all-time faves) to serve as a gateway—Suction 101, if you will. Finally, the attention your clit truly deserves.…

As a former marketing executive, Kerri Devine spent her entire career responding to crises. So it was a shock to everyone—herself included—when one day, in her mid-40s, she had a complete meltdown in the middle of a craft store. It was so bad that she left with a mild concussion (don’t ask). “But I never even thought about going to a doctor for it,” she says. She just chalked it up to stress and the insomnia and anxiety she’d been dealing with for years. Until a friend suggested it could be something else entirely. Most of us are familiar with—and getting more comfortable with—the idea of menopause thanks in no small part to the way pop culture has embraced the previously hushed-up “life change.” (See: an entire plotline in Sex…

Not to say it’s all work and no play, the business of taking over the world. When you’re Alex Cooper, play might even be the point. There are movie premiere parties in NYC where you invite literally everyone on Instagram to join you at the bar (and they do, clicking like giddy magnets into a line around the block; jumping to take shots with you and Alix Earle; crowding in around you as the velvet rope to the VIP section falls to the floor1). Glitzy trips to the South of France to attend fancy dinners with fellow boldface names.2 Hilarious sexual hijinks with your hot fiancé slash business partner that you happily tell millions of people about.3 In short, this woman is fun, and that’s part of her power. But…

THE WHO Jennifer Lopez THE WHAT It was 2005, and the pop idol was inviting her fans to finally get to know “Jennifer” versus “Jenny From the Block” or “J.Lo.” After a media storm surrounding her then-recent breakup with her now-husband Ben Affleck (c’mon, keep up), she was eager to shed her diva rep and let people see the real her, starting with Rebirth, an album she called “a brand-new beginning.” THE WORDS “I came from virtually nothing, so there was a time when I was like, ‘Oh my god, I can have that car or I can have that coat.’ But you get to a point where you want to strip down. Not that I won’t have a nice bag, but I’m going to sell that big museum-type house…

1. Name a song that represents your typical holiday mood. a The drama-filled “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”b “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” because you’re gunning for your own unsung hero status.c The always-iconic and belt-worthy “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” 2. Okay, let’s get into your fave *wholesome* seasonal situation. Pick one: a Jokes flying during a spirited family board game night.b Watching people open the gifts you lovingly selected for them.c The matching PJs and adorable group photo ops. 3. What’s a holiday gathering responsibility that you slay every time? a Giving a hilarious toast. Something about taking center stage just feels natural to you.b Writing a sentimental greeting-card message gassing up each and every loved one.c Decorating every room to absolute aesthetic perfection.…

Listening to Tai Verdes’s music is like getting a literal IV drip of sunshine. These lyrics from “AOK” sum it up perfectly: “Living in this big blue world/With my head up in outer space/I know I’ll be A-O, A-O-K.” So when I got on the phone with him for this page, where we conduct a slightly unhinged interview with a so-hot-right-now celebrity and ask them for all the dirty deets on their home life, I was hoping he’d deliver the same kind of vibe. Reader, not only did he not disappoint, but I now desperately, desperately need my head to be up in outer space with his, and I mean that as a compliment. Also, wait until you hear about his pajama game (or lack thereof). I want to start…

Three years ago, I owned exactly two perfumes: Bath and Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar, my signature scent I wore every day, and Chanel Chance, my special fragrance for dates and evenings out. And that was all I needed. Or so I thought. Fast-forward to today and my vanity is holding up…108 fragrances. Did I rob a Sephora or accidentally become a hoarder? No (well, actually, no comment on the latter point). It’s just that sometime in the past year, perfume stopped being a predictable department-store product or something your mom might buy you on your birthday. It became a Whole Damn Event. Like with so many current beauty phenomena, we can thank social media for this now-cool-again makeover. Influencers are sharing their “fragrance wardrobes” (collections of scents curated by…

Sure, “grabbing coffee” or “getting a drink” is nice, but the one vibe you definitely don’t need on a date—a first date or fiftieth date—is same old, same old. For obvious reasons but also because science: “The same brain chemicals that are released during the honeymoon phase of a relationship are released whenever you engage in novel activities together,” says psychologist Naomi Bernstein, PsyD. In short, switching up your plans can help keep the lovey-dovey mood alive. Plus, on the classic let’s-meet-at-a-bar front, a lot of people are kind of…losing interest in dating via drinking. Seventy-two percent of Tinder members say they only drink occasionally or not at all, per the app’s Future of Dating report. And anyway, our brains crave variety, says dating coach Damona Hoffman, author of the…

Dear Minaa, I’m a twin, so a lot of people naturally assume my sister and I are super close. We’re not. Honestly, I wouldn’t even call what we have a relationship. It feels more like an obligation because we shared a womb. If I’m being real, I don’t even like her as a person all that much—she has some very mean traits that I just can’t ignore anymore. Like, recently she begged me to go to a party with her, drove us there…and then left me stranded without warning or cause. And trust me, that’s a mild example. If it were just me, I would have cut her off years ago. I only stay semi-connected to her for the sake of our mother, who still wants us to have this…

NAME Brittany Pashun (she/her) JOB TITLE Scratch Therapy Wellness Coach ALSO! Co-Owner of Scratcher Girls LOCATION Miami, but I travel for work. PAY Scratcher Girls get paid an hourly wage of $25; I make around $23,000 a year. (I also make a separate salary through my nail salon.) SESSIONS PER DAY 5 to 7 on average MOST NOTEWORTHY CLIENT Bhad Bhabie. We did a house call for her—our first celebrity customer! SOCIAL HANDLES @ScratcherGirls on Instagram; @Scratcher_Girls on TikTok MY GO-TO MANICURE Long! And I do my own nails! It’s all about having the perfect foundation and shape. I don’t know about you, but I grew up in a back-scratching family. When I was a kid, my mom used to bribe my sister and me with a few dollars in…

I’ve been dip obsessed since childhood, always preferring a snacky meal to a sit-down feast. But it wasn’t until 2017 that I offcially became a Dip Queen. That holiday season, I wanted to host a party—something that combined the chosen-family spirit of Friendsgiving with my social circle’s love of dipping (heh) in and out of multiple events in one night. Thus, Dipmas, where everyone brings a little bit of everything (dips, dippers, drinks, vibes, you know) to the communal table, was born. Every year since, Dipmas—also known as Dipmukkah because I am half Jewish and have a well-documented love for The O.C.—has gotten bigger and better, with new friends, new recipes, and plenty of memorable moments. Like that time my bestie Joel set off the smoke alarm after his pot…

PASSPORT, STAMPED Kat Graham has literally and figuratively been there, done that. See: her years dominating The Vampire Diaries as Bonnie, her stuck-in-your-head musical bops, her full-throated rom-com renaissance, and her consistent serving of face (as proven by these photos). Now she’s adding “author” to her résumé. Her first book, an illustrated journal titled Seasons of You, is out November 14. And once you’ve used it to guide yourself through a lovely little meditation, feel free to keep up with Kat on her TIME World Tour.…

Saltburn November 17, Theaters Writer/director Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman was one of the most divisive watches of 2020, and her follow-up is just as twisty and gritty. Two friends (Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi) spend the summer at a family estate. Spoiler: Just because one’s rich doesn’t mean he’s safe. Percy Jackson and the Olympians December 20, Disney+ While the original film didn’t live up to the books’ hype, the gods are granting Hollywood a second chance. Big names like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Megan Mullally, and Jason Mantzoukas join newbie Walker Scobell in this series as Walker’s Percy tries to figure out his new demigod powers. A Murder at the End of the World November 14, Hulu Emma Corrin stars in a mystery that will leave amateur sleuths scrambling to…

I first was introduced to Biba de Sousa and her skincare products via Zoom in the spring, when I was going through a particularly painful bout of cystic acne. De Sousa is Hollywood’s unoffcial acne whisperer, so naturally I hung on her every word, furiously taking notes and asking questions about her line, which she created after struggling to find effective, yet non-irritating, fixes for her client’s reactive, acne-prone skin. When a client comes to de Sousa with acne (or really any skin concern for that matter), she analyzes everything to get to the root cause. “Acne is a disease, and diseases should be assessed and treated holistically with the help of a pro,” she says. “You’d never wander into the drugstore and expect to find something to treat heart disease…

“What part of your week do you look forward to the most?” This is a chill way to learn your date’s habits and see how they’d fit into your lifestyle. “What was the first (or most recent) concert you went to?” Ask Qs that’ll get them talking. This one’s way better than “What kind of music do you like?” “What would you want your life to look like in five years?” Good for stealthily sussing out your date’s long-term goals.…

Seeing your baby shiver or tuck their tail because of harsh weather conditions actually breaks any pet parent’s heart. To make sure your pup is protected from the frigid elements (and some of the hazards that come with them), we tapped Insta’s favorite vet, Lisa Lippman, DVM (@DrLisa Lippman). Read on for the tips that’ll save you both. REMEMBER: GETTING SALTY ISN’T SWEET The stuff that melts ice off sidewalks can be super irritating to paws, causing burns, cracking, and major discomfort. Lil snow booties or a paw balm help a ton. If your pup won’t tolerate those, wipe off their feet with a wet paper towel once you’re back inside, says Dr. Lippman. This also keeps them from licking the salt off, which can lead to serious digestive issues.…

1. HAMMAMAT MA’IN Ma’in, Jordan People rave about Jordan’s healing Dead Sea, but no one talks about the therapeutic falls down the road. You can visit the public hot springs, where you’ll find waterfalls like the one you see to your left, with a day pass, or stay at the more private Ma’in Hot Springs Resort and Spa if umbrellas and beach loungers are nonnegotiables for you. 2. TERMAS CACHEUTA Mendoza, Argentina Consider this the much chicer and way less chaotic version of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Mendoza is basically the Napa of Latin America, so you can book swanky wine tastings before or after taking a trip down the lazy river at the water park or soaking in a thermal stone pool at the spa. 3. TABACÓN HOT SPRINGS La…

Numerology Says You’ll Be Able to Manifest Big Things Next Year BY ESOTERIC ESA Did you know that each calendar year has something called a “universal year number” that tells you a lot about its vibe? 2024’s is 8 (2 + 0 + 2 + 4 = 8). And 8, in numerology, is a BFD. It signals that, for all of us, the next 12 months will be about growth, wealth, and leadership. And also about paying back karmic debts—which can be amazing or stressful, depending on what exactly you owe. Oh, and one more thing: Your manifestation abilities will be extra on point, so set some big goals and intentions right now and get ready to watch them come true. ARIES You pride yourself on your independence, but schedule…

In case you’d mistakenly assumed that corporate America has been making the progress we’ve all been promised, only 28 percent of corner-office roles are currently occupied by women—and only 6 percent of those roles are filled by women of color. Which makes the triumphs achieved by the 13 founders on the following pages all the more wow-worthy. They’re launching exciting companies and embracing emerging technologies to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, all while focusing on a common goal: to create meaningful change for everyone who comes next. THE JUDGES Brittany S. Hale Interim CEO and COO of digitalundivided Beth Devin Colead of HearstLab Patricia Mota President and CEO of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement and digitalundivided board member Jessica Giles Editor-in-Chief, Cosmopolitan REFRESHING YOUR MEMORY Every year,…