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1 FEED your mane with the veggie proteins in Sachajuan’s Ocean Mist line ($32, barneys.com). 2. SALIVATE over recipes in lifestyle guru Lorna Jane Clarkson’s book Inspired. 3. HOARD all the avocados— National Guacamole Day is September 16. 4. DOUSE YOURSELF in Miu Miu’s first fragrance (from $66, neiman marcus.com). 5. GET AN EYEFUL of Kehinde Wiley’s pioneering portraits at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (themodern.org). 6 TUNE IN as host Andy Samberg makes sure everything is awesome at this year’s Primetime Emmys (Sept. 20, Fox) 7. GET ON IT! Tickets for Cosmo’s Fun Fearless Life conference (presented by Maybelline New York— see their Lasting Drama Gel Pencil in Lustrous Sapphire, $8, drugstores, here) go on sale Sept. 7 (cosmopolitan.com/fun fearlesslife for info). 8. BALL SO HARD The…

1 “I spent a Saturday night in watching a rom-com. The fire alarm went off and I had to stand outside my dorm in my pajamas, sobbing and alone, while everyone else was dressed up and going out. Great.” —SHIVANI I., 20, STUDENT, EDISON, NJ 2 CELEB CONFESSION “It was winter. I usually put on pantyhose, leggings, and jeans. But that day, I put on leggings, and my pantyhose from the day before were stuck in the leggings. I get on the train, and the pantyhose are dragging behind me. It was rush hour, and I had to pull out the pantyhose on the train, put them in my bag, and act like nobody saw. The pantyhose were nude! If they had been black, maybe people would’ve been like ‘Oh,…

CHECK OUT NATASHA’S SPECIAL, LIVE AT BIMBOS, AUGUST 22, 11 P.M. ON COMEDY CENTRAL. HELLO, MY NAME IS NATASHA LEGGERO Perhaps you’ve seen me without pants on various TV shows (Reno 911!, Burning Love) and movies (Neighbors, Let’s Be Cops). I was also on the Justin Bieber roast sitting next to Shaq. I’m currently starring in a show that I created, wrote, and produced with my friend Riki Lindhome called Another Period. Believe it or not, it’s not about my period. It’s a reality show set in 1902 Newport, Rhode Island. Imagine if the Kardashians lived at Downton Abbey. I wasn’t always fancy; I grew up in Rockford, Illinois. When I went home last year for the holidays, I saw people biking in the snow along the freeway. In California, if…

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1. TOP, Forever 21, $19.90, forever21.com 2. RING, Hearts on Fire, heartsonfire.com 3. NECKLACE, Arizona, $22, jcpenney.com 4. JEANS, Lucky Brand, $139, luckybrand.com 5. TURTLENECK, Clover Canyon, $242, clovercanyon.com 6. DRESS, Nasty Gal, $98, nastygal.com 7. CLUTCH, Furla, $428, furla.com 8. SHOES, Express, $88, express.com Bell-Shaped Sleeves Ground the flounce of angel-wing ruffles or embellished wrists in denim and sleek strappy heels.…

1. EARRINGS, Hidalgo, badler.com 2. BOOTS, Topshop, $150, topshop.com 3. BOOTS, H&M, $99, hm.com 4. BOOTS, Kat Maconie, $359, katmaconie.com 5. BOOTS, The Mode Collective, $285, themodecollective.com 6. BOOTS, Senso, $190, revolveclothing.com 7. COAT, Dondup, dondup.com 8. HAT, The Kooples, $395, The Kooples Mercer Street 9. BAG, Forever 21, $24.90, forever21.com…

In Your Element Air-ess YOUR SIGN: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius GET THE LOOK: Streak chubby white eyeliner along your lash line, then again above your crease, just under your brows. Fill the in-between space, creating a winged effect. (A subtler option: Line top lids and blend with your finger.) Apply clear lip balm to your lips and along the tops of your cheekbones to finish the futuristic vibe. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, $4.50, nyxcosmetics.com. RIMMEL LONDON Keep Calm and Shop lip balm, $2.50, drugstores Earth Child YOUR SIGN: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn GET THE LOOK: Layer neutral shadows across your lids—bronze all over, gold at the inner rim, and deep brown in the crease—and blend. Mimic the effect on your nails by painting imperfect stripes of gold, bronze, and copper. CLINIQUE Wear…

THROW SHADE A touch of aqua shadow makes your smoky eye anything but basic. ALMAY Intense i-Color Evening Smoky in Trio for Blue, $8.50, almay.com LIQUID ASSET The quickie alternative to a nourishing hair mask? This megamoisturizing mist. L’ORÉAL PARIS Advanced Haircare Power Moisture 10 Second Hydra-Detangler, $7, drugstores SOFT-SERVE Wave good-bye to dry skin with this hand healer. BLISS High Intensity Hand Cream, $9 for 1 oz., blissworld.com LINE UP Refine your f lick or go graphic with a dual-use paddle-tip pen. COVERGIRL Intensify Me! Liner in Intense Black, $7, drugstores WAKE-UP CALL This post-all-nighter fix eliminates dark circles and puffiness. E.L.F. Illuminating Eye Cream, $10, eyeslipsface.com BUFF BOD This mineral-packed scrub is gentle enough to use every day. SUAVE Professionals Sea Mineral Infusion Exfoliating Body Wash, $3, drugstores GEL, YEAH! This light cleanser removes…

THE 1-QUESTION FITNESS TEST Pretty fit? Try this: Sit down on the floor, then get back up. Brazilian researchers developed a point system (5 for getting down perfectly, 5 more for standing up; one point is deducted each time you use limbs for support or lose your balance), and for each point closer to 10, your risk of death decreases by 21 percent. Wobbly? Boost flexibility and balance by adding yoga or dance to your workout roster. —DANIELLE MCNALLY SWEAT STYLE If pretty gym clothes motivate you to hit the gym, they’re worth it. Designers Derek Lam, Rebecca Minkoff, and Mara Hoffman all just released activewear that’s runway-chic (Hoffman’s kaleidoscopic prints—yes!) but in stretchy, sweat-wicking fabrics. Splurge away. —D.B.…

YOU MAY HAVE HEARD about “pink Viagra.” That’s what some call the drug intended to boost women’s sex drive, Flibanserin, which is up for FDA approval for a third time (decision date: August 18). Although the nickname is a misnomer—Flibanserin affects neurotransmitters, not blood flow to the genitals like Viagra does—it has people talking about female sexual desire. And while it’s no fun to divulge over brunch that you never feel like doing it, it’s a real issue. Nearly 11 percent of women 18 to 44 suffer from a distressing sexual problem. Distressing being the key word. “No one knows what ‘normal libido’ is,” says certified sex therapist Nan Wise, PhD. “It’s a problem if the woman says it is.” Other experts echo her opinion. What experts are split on…

BASIC, BE GONE! THIS FALL IS ALL ABOUT A MIX OF UPTOWN POLISH AND DOWNTOWN FUNK. TREND-SETTING MODEL SOO JOO PARK SHOWS YOU HOW TO TAKE YOUR STREET-STYLE GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL. BEAUTY TIP STATEMENT LASHES TRUMP THE NATURAL LOOK THIS FALL. GET THEM WITH L’ORÉAL PARIS VOLUMINOUS MISS MANGA ROCK MASCARA, $8—THE POINTY BRISTLES CREATE AN EDGY, XXL EFFECT.…

LET’S START WITH the obvious: The grass is green, the sky is blue, and people masturbate—gleefully and often. But men more so than women. According to Indiana University’s National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, while 84 percent of men and 72 percent of women ages 25 to 29 copped to getting off solo in the past year, women do it far less frequently. Forty-four percent of guys say they masturbate two or more times a week, but only 13 percent of women say the same, proving that too many women are waiting for a duet to bring their own damn house down. Happily, we’re in an age where the stigma surrounding masturbation has gone the way of the AOL chat room. Still, complacency abounds. “So many women think, My…

“Ugh—never going to a Ryan Gosling movie in a theater again. Apparently, masturbating in the back row is still considered ‘inappropriate.’” —ANNA KENDRICK ON TWITTER “I’m feelin’ myself, I’m feelin’ myself / I’m feelin’ my, feelin’ myself / I’m feelin’ myself, I’m feelin’ my, feelin’ my, feelin’ myself.” —FROM “FEELING MYSELF,” BY NICKI MINAJ FEAT. BEYONCÉ “I learned to masturbate the summer after third grade. I read about it in a puberty book, which described it as ‘touching your private parts until you have a very good feeling, like a sneeze.’” —LENA DUNHAM IN HER BOOK, NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL…

IF YOUR PASSION IS Dance PAYAL KADAKIA Founder of ClassPass and artistic director at Sa Dance Company OTHER JOBS FOR DANCE LOVERS 1. Movement therapist 2. Dance teacher 3. Gym/wellness center director 4. Arts manager “I’m reminded daily of the power of dance and the arts to transform lives.” —KELLY LAMB POLLOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS IN SAINT LOUIS “I started learning Indian folk dance when I was 3 years old and by the time I was 5, I was dreaming up choreography alone in my room. It was like I could see people dancing in my head. Still, I was also very analytical. I attended MIT for undergrad and studied physics and operations management. Even though business seemed more practical, I took classes in the history…

GUNJAN BANERJI AGE: 25 CITY: NEW YORK, NY CURRENT GIG: FINANCE REPORTER AND GRADUATE STUDENT DREAM JOB: MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST JACKET, $128, PANTS, $79.90, Express, express.com. SHIRT, $69.50, BAG, $118, Ann Taylor. SHOES, Ivanka Trump, $135, similar styles available at zappos.com. NECKLACE, Gemma Redux, $258, gemmaredux.com. RING, Giles and Brother, $70, amazon.com/fashion GUNJAN BANERJI wasn’t sure journalism was the right profession for her until tragedy struck at the Boston Marathon two years ago. “My friends and I really found solace in watching the news,” she says. Her renewed passion led her to seek out an internship at a financial news publication, Debtwire, where she was hired on full-time last year. She also enrolled at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism to expand her network and get hands-on experience with tech…

@Gehenna82 Thank you, @Cosmopolitan, for the hot July cover! Curvy girls rock too! #MyCosmo @NickiMinaj my boyfriend said thx too. @Cosmopolitan @CHIARAFERRAGNI POSING WITH HER JULY COSMO SPREAD #REGRAM @ANDREWARTHUR COSMO CONVO “Thanks so much for the article ‘A Few Good Women’ in the July issue. As a woman in the Army, any recognition of women kicking ass in a male-dominated job is uplifting. Makes me proud to be a woman and wear a uniform.” —KYLLIAN G., 21 “When I began to read ‘A Few Good Women,’ I was glad. There isn’t enough coverage of women in the military, and it is a vastly underrepresented job. However, as a United States Coast Guard veteran, I am hugely offended that only the Department of Defense military branches were depicted.” —SARAH D.,…

DOUCHE-O-METER “He awkwardly kissed me, looked down at his crotch, and said, ‘It’s not just the pleats. I’m very aroused right now! ’” ALLISON S., 33 “On our first date, he drove me to a house for sale and told me to ‘picture our future.’ He then called the Realtor and told him he and his ‘fiancée’ wanted to look at the house. I’d only known him a month.” DANIELLE P., 20 “Everything was going well—until we ran into his girlfriend at the end of our date. He was my ride, so I had to stand there and deal with her friends’ evil glares while the two of them had it out.” RAQUEL V., 24 “He took me out to a baseball game, and while we were in the stands,…

THERE’S NO SHAME IN POSTING ENGAGEMENT OR GRADUATION PHOTOS—SO WHY NOT POST YOUR MAJOR GYM MILESTONES? The one time I Instagrammed my husband at CrossFit, he got nothing but strongarm emoji. All I could think was I’d rather do 100 burpees than ever upload a picture of myself in the same position. Maybe it’s all the “We get it; you have zero body fat” comments on workout posts by the likes of Miranda Kerr, Lea Michele, and basically every female celeb who’s hashtagged a healthie. Women don’t always support one another when Spandex is involved, and I don’t want to seem like I’m healthier-than-thou. But what’s so wrong about showing off your hard work? There’s a double standard for men and women, says Pamela Rutledge, PhD, director of the Media…

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE “Napoleon is more of a ladies’ man than Superman is. I ’m not quite as earnest as Superman, not quite as much of a rogue as Solo.” ON THE ROCKS “I’d be impressed if a girl drank Jack and Cokes with me…and tried to keep up!” FIGHT RIGHT “You can’t make everyone happy. And someone shouting at you doesn’t mean you’re wrong. What matters is maintaining your integrity.” TOTAL SUCKER FOR... “Confident women. The world is filled with people uncomfortable in their skin. So someone who hasn’t got a front on is very attractive. I don’t date much. I’m more of a relationship guy.” PUCKER UP “I was a pretty awkward kid and really didn’t have girls fancying me. My first kiss was outside a dance when I…

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SWEET ’N’ GLOW A Miu Miu shoe full of glitter makes getting dressed most delightful. SHOES, Miu Miu, miumiu.com OVER EASY Call him the shoe chef: Designer Pierre Hardy’s colorful footwear transforms looks into masterpieces. SHOES, Pierre Hardy, The Webster Miami, 305-674-7899 SPIRAL CUT Uncommon Matters’ golden hoops make the perfect garnish for any fashion plate. EARRINGS, Uncommon Matters, uncommon matters.com…

FOR SOME WOMEN, a trip to the derm is stressful. But when Elisabeth, 21, visits her dermatologist of six years, it’s pure relaxation: Calming music fills the space, and she gets face time with the woman who, in addition to prescribing Elisabeth’s acne medications, introduced her to meditation and yoga and advised her on how to navigate tricky friendships. “One hundred percent of my breakouts have to do with stress from my personal life,” she says. Being able to talk to her derm about what’s nagging at her has not only helped her skin, it’s also helped her sense of self. Instances like this are increasingly common. While derms are in no way a substitute for mental health professionals, it’s easy to see why some women are drawn to them—consciously…

First, a refresher: The overachiever ingredient triggers skin to produce new, kick-starts collagen and elastin production (cue a smoother, more springy surface). Retinol also sloughs off But skin is often left red, raw, and sensitive, says Amy Wechsler, MD, an NYCbased dermatologist. (This effect is even more intense after using Retin-A or Renova, the prescription versions of vitamin A.) FALL’S NEW CROP Consider these innovations a retinol reboot: skin-friendly formulas that get the job done, often in as little as two weeks. CUSTOMIZABLE OPTIONS Two-step sets (like this one) allow you to dilute retinol with benign, complementary creams. Newbies can start by mixing three parts cream to one part retinol. Then invert the ratio as skin adjusts. DERMALOGICA AGE Smart Overnight Retinol Repair and Buffer Cream set, $85, dermalogica.com SMART PAIRINGS…

COLOR STATEMENT MOISTURE MATTE LIPSTICK Bellissimo! A super-luxe, go-the-distance lipstick that delivers true instant color in a single swipe. Every style statement shade to compliment your wardrobe: corals and reds, orchids and plums, nudes and pinks. Available in 8 shades. milanicosmetics.com MULTI-TASKING MIRACLE Discover this 100% pure Argan Wear™ Ultra-Nourishing Argan Oil from Physicians Formula®, a multitasking miracle that combines the benefi ts of a moisturizer, primer, brightener, protector & treatment in one! This magical Moroccan ingredient smoothes, brightens and enhances skin’s youthful glow without ever leaving a greasy fi nish. physiciansformula.com WIN IT WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL FIERCE? L'Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Plumper fi lls brows in one stroke with this fi ber-infused brow gel mascara. Formulated with a subtle tint, the gel adheres to even the fi nest…

TRY THE #1 IN-SHOWER BODY LOTION FROM NIVEA® You can now conveniently moisturize your skin while in the shower! NIVEA In-Shower Body Lotion moisturizes instantly with no sticky feel. Get your free sample* at niveausa.com. TOO BUSY FOR BREAKOUTS? Take beautiful, clearer skin wherever you go. Don’t let breakouts slow you down. Murad’s Acne Clearing Solution and Clarifying Cleanser let you get on with your life. murad.com/cosmo CURLS LOOK BETTER WHEN THEY’RE QUENCHED. Treat your tresses to this nourishing and frizz-taming tropical blend of coconut oil, sweet honey and citrus oil for hair that’s as beautiful as it is bouncy. ogxbeauty.com REVLON PHOTOREADY AIRBRUSH EFFECT™ MAKEUP Get fl awless looking skin with Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Effect™ Makeup. Light-Filtering technology delivers a poreless, airbrushed look—for a luminous fi nish that is…

The day I lost both my job and my apartment, I felt a surge of joy. When I met up with friends that night, they wondered how I could be so happy. I had been abruptly ousted from a Wall Street private equity firm and a glossy Manhattan apartment. My belongings were stuffed in plastic bags. But my friends didn’t know what I had been through. And on that day, I didn’t know that the chaos was just beginning. My strange journey had started nine months earlier, in the summer of 2013, on a trip to the Hamptons with friends. The day after we arrived, we were invited to a party at a Wall Street financier’s house. We showed up and joined people lounging by the pool. I had been…

SOO JOO PARK isn’t someone who plays by the rules—that goes for everything from her path to topmodel-dom to her signature platinum blonde hair. “I always wanted to bleach it,” she remembers. “One of the more dramatic moments in my life.” Here’s another: You know that model-getsdiscovered-at-age-14 story? Well, Park was already a UC Berkeley grad with an enviable graphic design gig when she was scouted in a San Francisco vintage store at 23. “I loved fashion, but I never thought that I could do it as a career,” she says. THE CALIFORNIA GIRL (born in Seoul, South Korea, she moved to Anaheim at age 10) says she’s “always been a slow burner,” but when she decided to move back to Seoul to kick off her modeling career, it didn’t…

For most of my adult life, I’ve been creeped out by the phrase making love. So flaccid. So precious. The kind of thing you’d hear from a guy who keeps his socks on during the act— missionary only—then asks if you’re okay afterward. Make love to me? Ew. No thanks. You can fuck me or you can see yourself out. Love and lust always seemed separate in my mind. Love was what you had when you were walking hand in hand making starry-eyed plans about the future. Fuck was what you did when you were feeling carnal, unable to keep your hands off each other. But lately, I’ve been rethinking my stance. Maybe it’s because I’m in a nauseatingly healthy relationship or just have a fondness for all things ’70s…

THE POWER POSE Kneel on the bed, thighs spread apart, and lean back against a wall as you touch yourself. This solo pose gives you VIP access to your own body, allowing for external or internal vibrators, and the extra blood flow to your pelvis in this position will get your own motor running. Plus, you have a free hand to play with the girls. P.S. If your bed isn’t up against a wall, feel free to move to the sofa…especially if Scandal is on. THE WET AND WILD Ain’t no ’bating like shower-’bating. While standing, put one foot up on the edge of the tub. Now minister to your clit with your fingers…or your removable showerhead. Remaining upright means you’re twerking those pelvic muscles toward a bigger orgasm, and…

I was at a crowded bar in my hometown of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on a scorching July night when I mustered up enough liquid courage to approach the future love of my life. He was tall, muscular, and blond, with stone gray eyes and a low gravelly voice. I was intrigued. But when I suggested we go out for a beer, he gave a polite yet immediate “no.” Tim later confessed he thought I was beautiful and smart, but there was one thing working against me: I was 21; he was 47, and unlike most men who’d be flattered by a younger woman showing interest in them, he thought going on a date with a woman young enough to be his daughter would be ridiculous. Fast-forward five years and I…

REWARDS PROGRAMS have gotten super popular, and not just because customers love them. They exist to encourage brand loyalty and make companies—not you— more money. Think of rewards as a bonus for dollars you would be parting with regardless, not a reason to spend in and of itself! If you’re using your points wisely, you shouldn’t have to break your budget to get a sweet reward. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CARD You might earn 5 percent back on gas and groceries with one card, while another favors travel. Review your spending to see what you shell out for the most (the Wallaby app also suggests the best card to use for a purchase). If you pay for rent and groceries by check or debit card, consider a rewards credit card instead—but…

LIBRA 09.23—10.22 Your ruler, alluring Venus, finally goes direct on the 6th, and the Sun will move into your sign on the 23rd. Make a lasting change with someone or something important when the lunar eclipse falls in your zone of relationships on the 27th. YOU NEED: To be direct and go after what you want! THE LIBRA GUY: Help him through major life changes by being your warm, sensible self. He’ll never forget it. SCORPIO 10.23—11.21 Negotiating a tricky career move may have left you frazzled. Clarity’s ahead after the 5th, when the Sun forms a perfect trine to your ruler, powerful Pluto. Stay cool if you butt heads with a friend on the 25th. YOU NEED: To keep an eye on your cash flow. THE SCORPIO GUY: Work…

“Even if you think your dog belongs in a store, it certainly shouldn’t be on the checkout counter.” —ERIN S., 25 “Every time this guy stood to cheer, I wondered how deep his butt crack is. And why he couldn’t feel his shirt in it.” —HANNAH N., 26 “Just casually changing her kid’s diaper in the middle of the carnival.” —GRACE P., 18 “A baseball game isn’t the time or place to put your bare smelly feet by my face.” —MARISSA M., 21 ANNOYED BEYOND BELIEF? E-MAIL INBOX@COSMOPOLITAN.COM (SUBJECT: BITCHIT OUT) TO SHARE YOUR PET PEEVE (AND PHOTO) . IF WE PRINT YOUR SHOT, WE’LL GIVE YOU $50! SHOPPING INFORMATION COVER NAEEM KHAN, naeemkhan.com. DYLANLEX, dylanlex.com. KNIGHT$ OF NEW YORK, knights ofny.com. NYC NEW YORK COLOR, drugstores. SUBSCRIBER COVER ALEXANDRE…

1. As far as you’re concerned, plans made while drunk are… A. As firm as a Real Housewife’s boobs. B. Meant to be felt out on Gchat the next morning when you’re both hungover at work. C. Wait, why? Did we make plans last night? 2. You run into an annoying satellite friend at a party and let her strong-arm you into making a wine date for the following week. What’s your next move? A. Sigh. Practice my fake smile for when she inevitably scrolls through a zillion shots of her pug. B. Promptly cancel two days later via e-mail. Neither of you really wanted to meet up, right? C. Text her 20 minutes before your meeting time and tell her you ate some bad half-price sushi for lunch. 3. For…

OUT OF OFFICE Traded in the treadmill desk for a real-life hike in Malibu... ...AND TRADED IN MY CHOOS FOR THE WORLD’S COMFIEST HIKING BOOTS. (AHNU, $140, AHNU.COM) GROUP IT UP Hanging out at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc with mega-mom Kris Jenner, her boyfriend Corey Gamble, my colleague Michael Clinton, and the one and only Boy George. Cannes has a weird way of bringing people together! CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF ARMANI’S NEW ECSTASY LACQUER. IT’S SO GOOD. SRSLY. ($38, ARMANIBEAUTY .COM) JACK AND LAZ OF PROENZA SCHOULER MAKE THE BEST BAGS. LOVING THIS NEW SHAPE FOR FALL. (PROENZA SCHOULER, NET-APORTER.COM) WINNER, WINNER! Congrats to Megan Rapinoe (left, with photog Nathaniel Welch on the set of our June feature) and the U.S. women’s soccer team for bringing home the World Cup. It was…

CHRISSY TEIGEN & JOHN LEGEND I’ll give you all of me— even my jacket. WILL & KATE A true prince will always defend a blowout in peril. BEHATI PRINSLOO & ADAM LEVINE Sir Nips-a-Lot swoops in and saves the day.… JOSHUA JACKSON & DIANE KRUGER Let us journey to the land of impeccable manners! TAYLOR SWIFT & CALVIN HARRIS She has a long list of ex-lovers, but none were so a-door-able. JENNA DEWAN TATUM & CHANNING TATUM Who dares to tread on m’lady’s train? OLIVIA PALERMO & JOHANNES HUEBL His chariot of chicness awaits. LADY GAGA & TAYLOR KINNEY Chivalrous and shirtless? Worthy of knighthood.…

ONE SUMMER, MY FRIEND James and I were sunning on the roof of my apartment building. Because I have no plans to run for political office, I’m fine with revealing that this was an occasion on which I smoked pot. After a few puffs, we decided it was time for a treat. “Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” I asked James. “Jamba Juice.” I threw on shorts and a tank top over my bikini, and we ventured into the world. On the train, it hit me: “James! We have to go to the Alexander Wang sample sale!” At the time, I was working at NYMag’s The Cut blog, and if I had learned anything going to his runway shows, it was that young women could be made instantly hip by…

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TWO THINGS I’VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF: living in New York City and having cool hair that would make me stand out. So when the opportunity to move to the Big Apple popped up two years ago, I immediately jumped on it and kept my eyes open for hair inspo. I’d already tried ombré, even raven black tresses. But this time I wanted to make a statement, and #GrannyHair was seriously trending. I had some reservations, of course: Would I still feel sexy around my husband? (After all, people spend tons of money to get rid of grays.) Would I, a marketing strategist, be taken seriously by clients? But silver foxes like Kylie Jenner, Hilary Duff, and Rihanna pushed me to book an appointment with hair wiz Lena Ott, owner of…

FASHION’ S MVP’ S ARE INVADING THE BEAUT Y SCENE! GOLD BARS Consider this new scent collection statement jewelry for your pulse points. 24K Brilliant Gold is fruity, White Luminous Gold is flowery, and Rose Radiant Gold has a musky vibe! MICHAEL KORS The Gold Fragrance Collection, $100 each, michaelkors.com OVER COAT It only looks like ordinary mascara. Layer it on top of your usual formula to take lashes from tired or clumpy to happy-hour ready. GIVENCHY Mister Intense Black Mascara Top Coat, $29, sephora.com HAUTE BATH Okay, $90 may seem like a lot to spend on bubble bath, but when the bottle is this luxe— and you get to literally soak up V&R’s intoxicating Bonbon scent—it’s worth taking the plunge. VIKTOR & ROLF Bonbon Perfumed Bath Foam, $90, Saks Fifth Avenue LOUBS…FOR LIPS The…

Sexier in 3 Moves “Heavy weights spur the release of more of the hormone that builds muscle and burns fat,” says Cosmo advisory board member Hannah Davis. But women have less of this than men, so you won’t get swoll. Intimidated? Don’t be. Enlist a pal to spot you, and aim for 12 reps of these basic (but gamechanging) moves. Start with just the bar—it’s 45 pounds! 1 DEADLIFT Stand with feet under barbell, hip-width apart. Without squatting, push hips backward and hinge forward, grabbing bar just wider than legs. Stand up, lifting bar. 2 BENCH PRESS Lie faceup on a bench, and hold barbell across chest with a push-upwidth grip. Extend arms, lifting up bar. Bend arms, lowering bar until it taps chest. 3 SQUAT Stand with a barbell…

AT A GAS STATION Trail Mix Nuts and seeds offer healthy fat and fiber, while chocolate means it’s not boring. Plain nuts are best: “They’re often salted or sugared to add flavor,” says Matthew Ewy, RD. AT THE STADIUM A Soft Pretzel Baked always beats fried. Skip the cheese sauce and knock off the extra salt: “They add bad fat and sodium,” says Karen Kritsch, RD. Have mustard instead. AT A COFFEE SHOP Mini Doughnuts Bagels with cream cheese and muffins are full of calories and empty carbs. But, says Kritsch, four mini powdered doughnuts have just 210 calories. Spice Is Nice It seems like sacrilege, but dessert can be too sweet. “Excess sugar is bad for your health and muffles delicious flavors,” says Samantha Seneviratne, author of cookbook The…

WANTED FOR … HAIR ACCESSORY OVER LOAD It’s the new arm party! Secure a loose updo with clips, pins, and/or barrettes, then slip on a headband. Chicest. Lazy hair day. Ever. WANTED FOR … GOING OUT SIDE THE LINES Eyeliner inspired by celestial face tats? Beyond badass. A self-sharpening eye pencil (like CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner, $5.33) keeps the look on point. WANTED FOR … CLUMPY LASHES Think: Twiggy on steroids. And the latest cone-shaped mascara brushes and überthickening formulas offer the wide-eye look in a few swipes. (We love Maybelline New York Volum’Express The Colossal Chaotic Lash Mascara, $7.77.) Add a raspberry lip (try Dior Addict Lipstick in Fashion Night, $35) for polish. WANTED FOR … UNNATURAL BROWS For a new take on the statement brow, go blue!…

THE LOVER’S CLAW When your lovah is on top, hook your legs over his butt. Not only does it keep your bodies close, which means your grip is deliciously tight for him, but it tenses your pelvic muscles, upping blood flow and culminating in a bigger O for you. THE TENDER TWIST Lie on your side, propping your upper body up. Have him enter you from behind while you rest your back thigh on his knee, keeping you nice and close. Enjoy the combo of rear entry and romance. THE COWGIRL CUDDLE Skip the full bucking bronco. Get on top, pressing your bodies close, and tuck your calves under his. Now grind against him, giving your clit some TLC. THE YOU-AND-EYE-GASM Straddle him and lean back until you’re bracing on…

BEGINNER CRAVE DUET FLEX ($109, lovecrave.com) For this sleek cutting edge external vibe, the vibration patterns were crowdsourced from female consumers. All you have to do is lie back, pick the pattern that feels best on your clit, and enjoy the fruit of their loins. INTERMEDIATE G-GASM DELIGHT G-SPOT VIBE ($19.95, adamandeve.com) This waterproof vibe may look like a cute li’l sex tulip, but don’t be fooled. It ups the ante by delivering the goods both internally (hello, G-spot) or externally—whichever pollinates your flower. ADVANCED ICONIC RABBIT 2 ($105, jimmyjane.com) So you wanna bring in the big guns? Enter the newest Rabbit. This silicone gem boasts 7 vibration settings and individually controlled shaft and tickler ears, which can stimulate your clit, G-spot, and labia simultaneously. Warning: You may have to clear…

HERE’S THE THING about fails: Whether you’ve just gotten fired (work fail), completely blanked on an acquaintance’s name at a party (social fail), or say, tweeted potentially offensive quips to your millions of Twitter followers (social media–career fail), it always feels like an epic blunder. (Unless you’re Charlie Sheen or Donald Trump, who have elevated ignoring their mistakes to an art form.) You can blame that heaping dose of humiliation on evolution, explains Brenda Bauer, a psychologist and psychoanalyst in NYC. “Humans are social beings, and we get a fair amount of our self-esteem from the tribe.” And if we think the tribe disapproves of our behavior, we panic. There’s even a term for that pit-in-stomach, full-faceflush feeling: narcissistic mortification. Put simply, says Bauer, “You feel like you’ve just died.”…