Innehållsförteckning för August 2013 från Cosmopolitan

How they GOT THEIR START… Paul Costello Costello photographed real Tulane University students for the fashion story "Rule the School" (p. 180). How I got my start. "My father was an amateur photographer, so I grew up surrounded by cameras. In high school, I built a darkroom in our bathroom so I could experiment. After earning a photography degree from New York University, I spent many years assisting the best photographers I could get close to, like Ellen von Unwerth and Annie Leibovitz—I observed their dedication and began to understand how much work goes into one picture." Instagram: @PThePaul Jennifer Wolff Perrine Writer Wolff Perrine explores the allure of the Disney sisterhood in "So You Want to Be a Princess" (p. 122). How I got my start. "…

"Right now, I'm all about chillness. I've been going on roller coasters and riding my bike. I just want to relax, have fun, and not let anything get to me." Tytiana O'Bryant, 16, student, from Imperial Beach, CA "I've been baking vegan sweets—cupcakes and cheesecakes. I even make my own ice cream at home." Noor Ebrahim, 24, architecture student, from Kuwait City, Kuwait "I got married last year, and I'd heard that the first year is the toughest, but it's been going really well. We're growing together. I was expecting more fighting!" Alexis DelChiaro, 31, news anchor, from San Diego, CA "I'm really passionate about politics. I want to get involved and help people be more knowledgeable about their choices." Erin McGibbon, 23, recent poli-sci and history grad, from Houston,…

My friend Jen* wanted to set me up with this guy John in her law school class, whom she described as funny, smart, and a reformed bad boy. I was intrigued, so she orchestrated a group happy hour for us to meet casually, and we hit it off. I loved John's scruffy look—especially his tousled, curly brown hair—and he was super funny. At the end of the night, I mentioned that I was going to a Patti Smith book reading that week, and he said he'd like to join me. Nice! I liked John even more at the reading—he was hilarious. He kept cracking witty jokes about Patti's stories under his breath, and then he took me to this cute Italian spot post-show. I told him over pizza that my…

Q You got kicked out of school for hooking up on campus. Now you're in a show about the Wars of the Roses. Do you wish you'd been a better student? A I did get expelled from boarding school. It wasn't my finest moment, but thankfully it was after exams in my final year, so I graduated, got my grades, and got a long holiday. Q What was it like playing King Edward IV? A You get quite used to walking into a room and everyone bowing to you. Also, riding around on horses and wearing crowns is a lot more fun than talking about Twitter and Facebook. Q Everyone went nuts when Prince Harry came to America last spring. What's your take on the royal family? A I like…

MUSIC GRAND FINALE We can't wait for the Vine stream of what's sure to be the most epic rendition of "Suit and Tie" ever, when Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake wrap up their four-week Legends of Summer tour August 16 in Miami. OPENING ACT Why Adam Levine would ever use a "Payphone" is beyond us. Here's hoping he addresses the issue on August 1, when Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson kick off the Honda Civic Tour in Saint Louis, Missouri. (A mash-up of the hit single and Clarkson's "Stronger" would be pretty sweet too.) Catch Them Live! Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z Catch Them Live! Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson MOVIES Screw blow-'em-up blockbusters. These flicks are just our speed. IN THEATERS 08 09 We're the Millers Don't let…

BLAST FROM THE PAST Levi's Vintage Clothing's newly relaunched Orange Tab label features archival designs from the '60s and '70s, made in the U.S. of A. Good JEANS Rebecca Minkoff and Kelly Wearstler are getting in on the denim game with badass collections that go way beyond basic blue. Jacket, Kelly Wearstler, kellywearstler.com Shorts, Rebecca Minkoff, $98, rebeccaminkoff.com MAGIC PANTS Screw dieting! Look a whole size smaller in MiH's Bodycon jeans. Their new special power-stretch denim slims and lengthens in all the right ways. Jeans, MiH Jeans, $215, mih-jeans.com Woman in Black Joe's Jeans has cool girls covered this season with Tailored by Joe's—suiting that's professional enough for the office but cool enough for after hours—and Never Fade Black, a collection that'll never go gray. It's a denim miracle! INTIMATE…

Q What's your must-have shoe this season? A This Prada shoe is everything! It mixes leather, satin, and a perfect heel height. They're definitely an investment, but the right shoes can be an outfit game changer and give older pieces in your wardrobe new wings. Plus, they look as pretty displayed at home as they do on your feet. ASK AYA Hi, people! Please throw any fashion questions my way (AskAya@cosmopolitan.com) . I have dressed celebrities and models of all sizes and shapes, so I am ready for you. Bring it on! Q Honestly, do you think there is really a difference between denim for work and denim for weekends anymore? A In a word, yes! A million times, yes. I have a closet full of jeans for different occasions.…

Had it with the Paleo Diet, calorie-counting apps, and juice cleanses? Try our easy, natural-looking tricks—from Anna Stankiewicz, NYC's spray-tanner to the stars—on your next date night and you'll look more toned (and tan!) in seconds. TO PREP Apply one of the self-tanners below before bedtime. A full night's sleep is the perfect amount of time for color to develop and create a perfect base for contouring. pick one IF YOU WANT… Foolproof Color Gradual formulas give your skin just a hint of bronze, which you can build upon daily. Nivea Sun-Kissed Radiant Skin, $7.99, drugstores IF YOU WANT… Allover Perfection Choose a 360-degree mist to access hard-to-reach spots like your back. L'Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Airbrush Mist, $11, drugstores IF YOU WANT… A Quick Fix Tinted gel formulas dry…

SKIN "I'm 5'2'', but a little sheen and nude shoes make my legs look longer." Kimberly Cheng, 27, research associate EYES "My inspiration: Katy Perry. She's not afraid of bold color and big lashes." Brie'Anna Shepard, 24, student HAIR COLOR "I love ombré! It is beachy and doesn't try too hard." Tatiana Beyer, 20, hostess NAILS "I matched my mani to my necklace, to tie my look together." Bekah DiFelice, 26, blogger —Loni Albert…

1 TO START Wash your face with a gentle exfoliating scrub to remove dull, dead cells, followed by a hydrating mask for 10 minutes. 2 NEXT UP Hide under-eye circles and redness with concealer. Then apply a mix of 2 parts luminizing cream to 1 part BB cream all over as base, and powder your T-zone. 3 ALMOST DONE With a triangular sponge, apply a mix of equal parts hot pink cream blush and the luminizer to your cheeks, blending upward to temples. Line upper lash lines with bronze pencil. 4 FINISHING TOUCHES Apply waterproof mascara (crucial since the moisture on your skin can cause smearing) to lashes. Last, top lips with sheer, hot pink lip gloss to play up the flush of your cheeks. YOUR TOOL KIT Flower Powder…

Now What? The moment you realize you've majorly screwed up is not pretty. But you can snap out of it and into action. Your recovery starts here. Put the Fire Out However tiny or T. rex your mistake, you need to do damage control. That means fixing the problem if at all possible. Let's take a classic scenario: You double-book your boss for a meeting. (Someone on my staff did that to me when I was supposed to be meeting with the editor-in-chief of Cosmo!) Right away, get in touch with the person your boss was supposed to meet so she doesn't wait another second. By the time you go to your manager, you'll be able to tell her the steps you've taken to make things right or the steps…

As she pulls up to a skyscraper on Manhattan's rain-slicked Hudson Street, Demi Lovato, ascendant pop idol, is confidently rocking all black in the back of a black Lincoln SUV: zippered skintight pants, studded rocker boots, and a leather jacket covered in so many metal studs, it's practically weaponized. "It's a new beginning for me," she says, as fans juggle umbrellas on the other side of the car's rain-streaked windows. "A year and a half ago, I was frustrated," she admits—although not for the reasons you might expect. "I was like, there are people on the radio and they're not even singing—it's all Auto-Tuned, and I know I can sing. It's taken me three albums to figure out what works for me." "It's the next chapter," Lovato says as she…

Do these all year long! YOU'RE DOWN FOR ANYTHING Summer seems to breeze by, so you rarely turn down last-minute opportunities to enjoy it. Spontaneity is empowering and adrenaline-inducing and gives you a ballsy edge that people are drawn to. YOU'RE MORE RELAXED More hours in the day mean life feels more manageable! Keep the chill attitude come fall by practicing mindfulness. Focus on the now (no worrying about tomorrow). Doing so lowers the stress hormone cortisol. YOU'RE IN DEMAND Summer is a social season (beach parties, music festivals, etc.), and you can be challenge to pin down. Stay busy this coming winter—start a cooking or book club or any indoor activity you weren't into during warmer months. YOU'RE ON TOP OF YOUR GAME You're running around half-naked, so you…

Behind THE DRUNKEN "i love you" He dropped the L-bomb…while wasted. Um, now what? SO, THAT HAPPENED… It's Saturday night, and you're at the bar with the guy you've been dating. You've both been partaking in some tequila. Everyone's having a good time. Suddenly—and slurrily—he looks at you with noticeably glossed-over eyes and says those three little words for the very first time: "I love you." Huh? DID HE MEAN IT? It depends—booze affects different men in different ways. It slows down the brain's frontal lobe, which controls judgment and inhibition, so yes—it's possible that he was sharing feelings he didn't have the guts to express without some shots. But when guys drink, they also become more sexually motivated—i.e., his L-bomb could just be his horny subconscious trying to scheme…

They say that college is the best time of your life. Here's how to make the most of these years while you're living them, so someday when you're out with your old roomies, you'll remember "that time when.…" Buddying Up Making new friends was so easy as a kid—it was all about who was in your kindergarten class or neighborhood. In college, your options are vast, which can be intimidating. Just remember: There's no shame in approaching someone—chances are, he or she wants you to! So go ahead and make the first move. How? Two letters, one word: Hi. Let's get started. …In Class People tend to sit in the same spot—there are back-row, middle-, and front-row types. Whichever one you are, gravitate toward your peeps, and introduce yourself to…

Need to get dressed on the fly? Don't waste time figuring out what to wear. Instead, throw on a go-to outfit and get yourself out the door. FOR Class LOOK AWAKE GIVE LIDS, LIPS, AND CHEEKS A DEWY FRESHNESS. E.L.F. ALL OVER COLOR IN PERMISSION, $1, EYESLIPSFACE.COM HIT SNOOZE! Buy yourself an extra 10 with dry shampoo. TRESEMMé FRESH START COLOR CARE DRY SHAMPOO, $4.79, DRUGSTORES Sweater Joe Fresh, $29, joefresh.com Shirt Ann Taylor, $68, anntaylor.com Jeans Bebe, $119, bebe.com Glasses Betsey Johnson, $225, glasses.com Watch Emporio Armani, $245, emporioarmani.com Bag Missguided, $33.49, missguidedus.com Shoes VC Signature, $225, vincecamuto.com FOR YOUR Internship MULTITASK! This trio packs a bronzer, blush, and luminizer. SEPHORA COLLECTION MICROSMOOTH BAKED SCULPTING TRIO, $20,…

Membership dues. Supersize textbooks. And yes, snacks! Use these seven tips so you never find yourself with a zero balance. Track Your Spending Writing down your expenses every day can be a drag. Instead, download the free app from Mint.com—it will send you a text message if your checking account falls below a certain amount. Pay Attention to Your Patterns Buying chips and candy at the local convenience store every afternoon? Go to Sam's Club, and stock up on snacks to save without sacrifice. Or get a gig working at a café that will let you take home baked goods galore. Go on a Debit Diet Swiping plastic is painless, and when you're out at night, after a few drinks, it's a slippery spending slope. So go out with a…

Tune in to Wake Up With Taylor! on Cosmo Radio (SiriusXM Channel 108) on August 1 at 8 a.m. ET to discuss other must-dos to make your summer perfect. Eat fresh on the Cheap To get more out of the farmers' market, ask a farmer: Pam Clarke Torres of Prospect Hill Orchards, in New York, tells how to afford the great stuff at the green market this month. DOWNLOAD THIS APP Farmstand (free, iTunes) gives you real-time info about deals, discounts, and special events. Stock Up on Stuff That Lasts The softer the item, the faster it spoils, says Clarke Torres. Buy only a few peaches and berries and more of heartier foods, like apples and carrots. Do a Lap Before Buying Every farmer sets her own prices, so it's…

MEET YOUR TRAINER Michael Olajide, Jr. Known for Cofounding the Aerospace High Performance Center in New York City Famous Clients Victoria's Secret models Adriana Lima and Doutzen Kroes TAKE HIM HOME SYSTEM OF SLEEK DVD COLLECTION ($60, AEROSPACENYC.COM) DOUTZEN AB DAZZLER 1 Lie on your back with each arm extended away from your body at about a 45-degree angle, touching only your fingers (not palms) to the floor. Bend your left leg, and position your foot just above your right knee. 2 Keeping your right leg straight, lift your upper and lower body together to make a V shape, fingertips touching the floor. Return to start position, and repeat for 30 seconds. Rest for 30 seconds, and repeat for 30 seconds with other leg. Do two or three sets. TILTED…

Although I didn't realize it, there were signs. In 2005, I'd been recruited by East Caro lina University to play soccer, a dream I'd dedicated my life to. (I even missed my senior prom for a game!) But I couldn't pass a fitness test, no matter how hard I trained. When I sprinted, my toes, feet, and shins would go numb. I saw doctors, but no one knew what was hap pen ing. It broke my heart, but I had to quit the team. Then, during fall break of my sophomore year, I was out with my sister when I started having terrible cramps. By the time she con vinced me to go to the emergency room, I thought I must have had a ruptured appendix. A CT scan showed…

STEP 1 PLAY THE NAME GAME White, red, full-bodied, crisp…aaah! Where to start? We've mapped out a few classic varieties, so you'll know what's what. RED PINOT NOIR Light-bodied, silky CHIANTI Dried cherries, spices, earthy MERLOT Approachable, Plums, Blackberries CABERNET Ripe, Full-Bodied WHITE PINOT GRIGIO Light, delicate, easy drinking RIESLING Sweetish, flowery, tropical SAUVIGNON BLANC Crisp, think grapefruit or green apples CHARDONNAY FULL, RICH, BUTTERY STEP 2 DRINK EVERYTHING, JUST NOT ALL AT ONCE "Try lots of types. Wine is fun. Half the reason you're doing it is to get buzzed, right?" says Alyssa Vitrano, founder of Grapefriend.com. STEP 3 MASTER THE MUST-KNOWS Q What does dry mean? A "When most people say that a wine is dry, what they're saying is that it's tannic," says André Hueston Mack, a…

The walk up to the reception seemed to take a very long time. It was a tough pill to swallow, realizing that my ex-boyfriend, Jax, still affected me so strongly. He'd been part of my life for only five short weeks two years before. I'd slept with two other men since him and thought I'd moved on. He was studying a display of our best-selling cookbooks when I rounded the corner. His expertly tailored suit showed off his tall, powerful frame. I'd never seen him dressed so formally. We'd met at a bar, of all places. I'd gone out with some classmates, and he was attending a bachelor party. I should've known it wouldn't turn out well. But god, he was magnificent. His dark hair was close-cropped on the sides…

Growing up in the U.K., I always longed for the full-on American college experience. It looked so much more fun than studying English and American lit at a liberal-arts college with only 4,000 students in a flat and rainy corner of Britain. In fact, one of the most fun times I had at college was at Purdue, staying with my American friend, Mary Payne, whom I had met during my gap year in Paris. I was on a tour of the U.S., and my first stop was that gorgeous campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, where I arrived in August at the beginning of rush. With 35,000 students and a massive Greek system, I had never been to so many parties in my life! Watching Mary's friends sweat entry into various…

Cosmo readersshare their mosttoe-curling stories and steamiest secrets. Underwear Overshare "A few months after I broke up with my boyfriend, a cute guy asked me out, and apprehensively, I said yes. One of my friends came up with a great plan for me: wear granny panties on the date but keep a sexy pair in my purse to ensure that I'd go home with him only if I decided it was a good idea, since I'd be forced to change in a bathroom. I took her advice and arrived on the date wearing a huge, beige pair. We hit it off, so halfway through dinner, I excused myself to change. I had taken off my jeans and had the bloomers halfway down my butt when the door creaked open and…

Baby, it's hot outside, and these star couples are turning up the sizzle. For once, it's okay to stare (they'll never know). TWO IF BY SEA It's love at first paparazzi sighting for KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN and SCOTT DISICK. SLIM SHADIES Fiancés michael polish and Kate Bosworth do solemnly vow to gaze into each other's aviators forever. VIP ACCESS JOSHUA JACKSON'S cup runneth over for his Coachella cutie DIANE KRUGER. LEAN IN JORDIN SPARKS inhales boyfriend JASON DERULO. WANNA RIDE? There's something about Dumbo that just does it for JASON SUDEIKIS and OLIVIA WILDE. LOVERS' LANE Left, left, left, right, left. Wifeys PORTIA DE ROSSI and ELLEN DEGENERES are still perfectly in step.…

Beyoncé may call herself Mrs. Carter, but that may not be her real name nor her husband's: After she and Jay-Z married, both reportedly took the surname Knowles-Carter. Many men would never consider taking a wife's last name for fear it'd be emasculating. But if the coolest hip-hop mogul is doing it, could it mean more guys will? Shawn Knowles-Carter isn't the first to challenge this convention. Back in 1969, John and Yoko became Ono Lennons. Rock star Jack White dropped his last name (Gillis) entirely and took on then-wife Meg's, keeping it even after they divorced. L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (formerly Villar) adopted a combined name when he married Corina Raigosa. It's a novel option, considering women have long struggled with whether to take her husband's name, hyphenate, or…

THE STYLE Cuffed Jeans flatter petite figures Look for a snug fit from hips to ankles. Petite frames get lost in boyfriend styles. WEAR WITH HEELS, HEELS, HEELS! SMALL STATURES BENEFIT FROM A LITTLE LIFT. PUMPS GIVE THE CASUAL LOOK POLISH. PETITE PICKS From left, Hudson Jeans, $198, hudsonjeans.com; Juicy Couture, $148, juicycouture.com THE STYLE Fit and Flare flatters everyone! Look for a low rise with a slight fade from hip to knee (it makes legs look slimmer). Wear with stacked wedges or platforms to add height and avoid dragging hemlines. UNIVERSAL PICKS From left, True Religion, $228, True Religion stores nationwide; Miss Me, $99, missme.com THE STYLE Colored Denim flatters fuller figures Look for rich jewel tones that make a statement without being too loud. Wear with…

Funktional, $130, revolveclothing.com Sachin and Babi, $375, sachinandbabi.com H&M, $69.95, hm.com DKNY Jeans, $69.50, Macy's Kate Spade Saturday, $110, saturday.com 1 Blogger Chiara Ferragni, theblonde salad.com By Chance, $278, bychancebydesign.com Sandro, $285, sandro-paris.com Aryn K., $83, Trendy Trousseau, 877-408-8361 ON THE STREET Look 1 Ankle-strap heels and short shorts give a playful sequined comic-book sweatshirt sex appeal. Look 2 Opposites attract! Kenzo's tiger top adds fun to a glam metallic skirt. 2 Blogger Andy Torres, style scrapbook.com TOP 3 STYLE TIPS Stilettos and sweats? Yes, you can! Heels dress up the look a notch. Balance a loose, full-coverage top with a shorter or tighter bottom half. Give your old college sweatshirt new life with iron-on appliqués and studs.…

We invited four star fashion bloggers to reinvent how to wear a basic button-down. Check out their fresh outfit ideas.… THE STAPLE This soft and simple button-down is not only comfortable but also so versatile. Top worn throughout, Ann Taylor, $68, anntaylor.com ARIELLE NACHMANI My Blog Something Navy somethingnavy.com My Style "Ever-changing but always bright and colorful." The Look "What I love about this shirt is how many ways you can wear it. There's something unexpected about pairing it with a neon skirt and heels. I would wear this outfit almost anywhere—to the office, for drinks with a friend, or on a date." " hologram bag is a great way to add some fun to a basic button-down." HOLOGRAM CLUTCH KAREN BLANCHARD My Blog Where…

A1 | STRAND SAVER Swap cheap hotel conditioner for this silk-spiked mask. Wella Professionals Enrich Treatment, $5, wella.com for salons A2 | PAPER TRAIL Blotting sheets nix shiny skin, stat. Boscia Blotting Linens, $10, sephora.com A3 | MAGIC ERASERS Swabs with built-in makeup remover take up zero space. Almay Makeup Eraser Sticks, $6, drugstores A4 | 3-IN-1 SALVE Rub on lips, cuticles, even eyelids for a dewy sheen. Smith's Rosebud Salve, $6, Sephora A5 | WIPEOUT Cleansing cloths: a travel must. Maybelline Clean Express! Towelettes, $6, drugstores B1 | FILE HIGH CLUB Essential for fixing the dreaded midtrip mani meltdown. Revlon Diamond Collection, $2.25, drugstores B2 | DRY-CLEAN ONLY One of our favorite dry shampoos comes in a vacation-worthy island scent. Batiste Dry Shampoo, $4, ulta.com B4…

I'll never forget Timothy: a soft-spoken makeup artist in New Jersey, he sold me my first MAC lipstick at 14. I saw him on the reg during high school, and he made me feel more beautiful than my first boyfriend did—he showed me how to "own my look." When he left the store for a new job, the other salespeople were so pushy, I quit asking for advice and kept convos to a minimum (I didn't want to lead them on). But I knew my phobia meant I was missing out. So I approached Origins to curb my anxiety—and became a savvier shopper. My lessons: Don't Buy It Just Because It's Popular During my training, a customer held up a Facebook page featuring a well-Liked night cream. "I need this!"…

1 You Need More Than One Eye Cream We know this sounds a little OTT, but stay with us. "Eyes experience three major problems—puff, circles, and lines—and there isn't a universal fix," says Julie Karen, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at NYU School of Medicine. Alternate creams for different issues: one in the morning, the other at night. Use our formula-finding guide. Woke Up Puffy? Reach for a caffeinated formula. The stellar ingredient (find it in Origins, here) knocks out puffiness and dark circles by decreasing swelling and increasing circulation, says Dr. Karen. Seeing Fine Lines? The ultrathin skin around the eyes ages 36 percent faster than the rest of your face. At night, go for a cream with retinol—it helps grow collagen, which plumps out existing creases. (RoC's,…

It's time to come clean—about your dirty little financial secrets. No shame: Fixes for everyone! "I live lavishly, but it's all a big show—I'm completely in debt." —Haley B., 28 > If you feel like credit is financing your happiness, remember this: Research shows debt is the number one factor in not reaching your big life goals: think starting a family, retiring comfortably. Cutting back will feel less painful if you dream about (and plan for) those goals now. Take a deep breath, and write down everything you owe. You have to know the scary number to create a plan for paying it off. (LearnVest's free Live a Debt-Free Life Bootcamp can help.) Then find ways to see your friends that don't involve emptying your wallet: BYOB, anyone? "I never…

A MONTH BEFORE I was set to marry the man I loved, he called off the wedding. I had no idea why. He and I had been together for eight years. We had planned to have children, build a family. Nearly four years later, I got my answer. My former fiancé, Jason Collins, a pro basketball player with the Washington Wizards, announced last spring in Sports Illustrated that he is gay. Jason told me he's gay over the phone on a Monday morning in April, the same day the magazine hit newsstands. However, he didn't mention the article—that came as a surprise when I heard about it from a friend. In his essay, Jason wrote that he'd once been engaged to a woman. Reporters zoomed in on me, thrusting my…

Just Started Dating? Ah, that new-car smell. So fresh and unknown. The downside—you haven't quite figured out each other's mechanics. Even if sex is more frequent than Law and Order reruns, there's room for improvement. "Set a precedent and make sure you come first. Women often focus on their guy's orgasm, and treat themselves as an afterthought. Since we're all creatures of habit, doing the reverse can pay off in the long run." —sexologist Jessica O'Reilly, PhD "I started seeing someone more experienced, so to alleviate awkwardness, I immediately asked him what he liked. That made him comfortable to tell me what worked, and he asked me the same. Soon, we'd shifted our techniques toward each other, so sex was amazing. It brought us closer too." —Evan E., 19 "I…

Q A guy asked me out to see a movie. He picked me up, so I offered to pay for the movie tickets, saying it was like reimbursing him for gas money. I didn't think he would let me, but he did. Shouldn't he have tried to pay? A He shouldn't have tried to pay for the tickets—he should have insisted on paying for them. So I agree with you, but let me explain why I think he did what he did. It sounds like you made a strong argument to pay (although it was a very poorly reasoned argument—for the cost of two movie tickets to equal the cost of gas to get there, the theater would have had to have been in a different state!). Men tend to…

1. GYM PICK-UP Bring two water bottles with you. Chase after a sexy lughead when he exits: "Excuse me! You left your water on the treadmill. Oh, you didn't? I still think I'm owed a coffee for the Good Samaritan attempt." 2. "I hooked up in the campus bell tower. You have to squeeze through a gate to get in, but where there's a will, there's a way." —Lisa N., 20 3. FLUFF AND FOLD in the laundry room instead of back in your room. Or show up before the time is up on the dryer. If a cute guy walks in, small talk will happen organically. 4. "Inside the field-hockey net at the football stadium was a regular spot for me and my boyfriend. We never got…

BRIGHT LIPSTICK Fact: Nothing makes you look pulled together faster. RIMMEL LONDON MOISTURE RENEW LIP COLOUR SPF 18 IN BACK TO FUCHSIA, $6.79, DRUGSTORES THE PLAID SHIRT EMBELLISHMENTS ON THE SHOULDERS KEEP THIS FROM GOING TOO GRUNGY. IT'S THE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN LAID-BACK AND NOTICE-ME. Guess, $89, guess.com THE TAILORED SWEATPANT SO COMFY, YOU'LL LIVE IN THEM. A ROLLED BOTTOM LOOKS CHIC IN A RELAXED BUT NOT SLOPPY WAY. DKNY Jeans, $69.50, Macy's 2 Hairstyles THAT MAKE A STATEMENT THE JAGGED CUT When you have a choppy bob, it's all about products that give you that piecey, lived-in look. RUSK BEING RUBBER GUM, $14, ULTA THE SEXY PIXIE THE NEW TOMBOY CUTS ARE SO MUCH SOFTER. ASK YOUR STYLIST FOR FACE-FRAMING PIECES, AND DON'T LET HIM OR HER ANYWHERE…

New Orleans: home of great colleges— and killer parties. Here, eight Tulane students rock looks perfect for working and playing hard. FROM BOTTOM LEFT ON SHALINI Vest, H&M, $29.95; top, White House Black Market, $78; jeans, I Jeans by Buffalo, $35; boots, DKNY, $395 ON ALEX Sweater, J.Crew, $498; jeans, Riders by Lee Indigo, $26.99; boots, DKNY, $375; sunglasses, Emporio Armani, $160 ON ALEXANDRA Jacket, Jonathan Simkhai, $470; T-shirt, Junk Food Clothing, $38; jeans, Joe's, $210; shoes, Express, $59.90 ON ALYSSA T-Shirt, Lovers and Friends, $48; shirt, Miss Me, $64; pants, Paige Denim, $239; boots, Elizabeth and James, $475; iPhone case, Rebecca Minkoff, $35 ON SALLY Top, Sandro, $425; jeans, Calvin Klein Jeans, $79.50; shoes, Kate Spade New York, $328; sunglasses, Emporio Armani, $160 ON LAUREN Sweater, Dakota Collective, $105;…

BUILD A BETTER…UMBRELLA COCKTAIL Our recipes make your favorite summer classics SFYW (safe for your waistline). PIñA COLADA Ditch the fatty cream of coconut, and use ¼ cup light coconut milk. Blend with 4 ice cubes, 1½ tablespoons light rum, and 1½ cups frozen pineapple chunks. CALORIES: 175 (You save 485.) STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI Blend ½ cup sliced strawberries (fresh berries have less sugar than flavored syrups do), 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1½ ounces rum, and 1 small handful of ice. CALORIES: 130 (You save 170.) MARGARITA Skip sugary mixers: Put ¼ cup lime juice, 2½ ounces tequila, and 3 ice cubes in a shaker with 1 ounce each orange juice, cold water, and agave nectar. Rattle and serve on ice. CALORIES: 250 (You save 290.) SOURCE: JIM WHITE, RD, OWNER…

Oral Sex Does That? Yep, Michael Douglas was right. The human papillomavirus (HPV)—also linked to cervical cancer—can spread through oral sex, causing throat, neck, and other oral cancers. It's a risk for both men and women—nationally, more than 70 percent of oral cancer is caused by HPV, up from only 16 percent 30 years ago, a 2011 study found. But the risk remains relatively low, and you and your guy can lower it even more with the HPV vaccination (yes, he can get the shot). Get info at Immunize.org. SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION; JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY The BCP With Less Spotting A new birth-control pill called Quartette hits shelves soon. As with Seasonale, you have only four periods a year. And because estrogen dosage starts low…

If bad news is breaking, you can probably find Marina Vorobyev glued to her television. Last year, it was Hurricane Sandy that fixated the 28-year-old event coordinator from Morganville, New Jersey. "I'm Russian, so I was obsessed with what was happening in the Russian neighborhoods on Coney Island during Sandy," she recalls. "I was eating up the news. I kept thinking, What if it were my grandmother?" Then, this spring, she couldn't tear herself away from the 24/7 news coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing. "September 11 really did a number on me, so every time some form of terrorism happens, I get flashbacks," she says. "It gets really intense—in my head, every car parked on the side of the road is about to explode." Sound a little too familiar?…

Lollapalooza CHICAGO, IL AUG. 2 TO AUG. 4 HEADLINERS Lana Del Rey, Mumford and Sons, Vampire Weekend, Ellie Goulding, The Killers VIBE A high-energy party STRATEGY Make a custom schedule at Lollapalooza.com. COOL LOCAL BAR Big Star, in trendy Wicker Park, has great margaritas. SURVIVAL TECHNIQUE Pick a time and place to meet up with friends. Cell service is notoriously spotty, thanks to 100,000 fans trying to make calls at once. DAMAGE $95 for a 1-day pass or $235 for a 3-day pass TIP Postconcert, some bands (like Band of Horses) hit Chicago clubs to play bonus sets. Outside Lands SAN FRANCISCO, CA AUG. 9 TO AUG. 11 HEADLINERS Paul McCartney, D'Angelo, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jessie Ware, Grizzly Bear VIBE Laid-back and friendly, with major foodie cred and beautiful scenery…

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MARRIAGE OF THE MINDS "Thank you for 'Secrets of the First Year of Marriage.' As I read it, I felt my anxieties slip away. It was like reading a page out of my own journal! It felt awesome to know that I'm not the only one out there who has experienced these shifts in my relationship. So thank you, Cosmo, for quieting my postmarital blues and helping me to love my hubby that much more." —Danielle R., Swansboro, NC SUNNY-SIDE UP "Thanks for including the article 'Do You Know Where Your Eggs Are?' I sure could relate! Being 23 and married, it's crazy that I am already worried about my fertility. This article reminded me not to let fear run my life." —Rachel L., Saskatchewan, Canada NAME GAME "I loved…

Wildest Dreams "I'm a big cuddler, but my girlfriend isn't. She pushes me away whenever I start snuggling her in her sleep, so I'm always saying, 'Just let me hug you—you're sleeping. It's harmless.' One night, she caved and let me cuddle her, and I fell asleep happy with her face nuzzled in my arms. It was great, until she woke me up screaming about half an hour later. I had dozed off into one of those immediately deep sleeps, had a dream about tackling an intruder in our apartment, and started wrestling her—aka the intruder—in my sleep! I don't even bring up cuddling anymore." —Tom P., 26 Hair Scare "I took a girl to the movies for a first date, and she looked so beautiful…

CLUTCH MOVE Best way to psych out the competition? A megawatt smile, Chrissy Teigen–style. SCHWING! Small balls are no match for Eva Longoria. (Watch out, boys!) GOOD CATCH! Hey, Prince Harry, our mothers say we are too. Hint, hint. FASTBALL Kerry Washington is first-pitch-perfect. KICK IT! Gwen Stefani proves you can still bend it after Beckham retires (sniff!). TOUCHDOWN If anyone can make a case for the return of shoulder pads, it's Jennifer Lopez. PHOTO BOMBS AWAY! Jesse Tyler Ferguson has ups, but no one can distract from Kerr-Bloom perfection. Eeps! Just keep on taking in that ocean view, Olivia Palermo. Emma Stone tests Andrew Garfield's spidey senses. Kevin Spacey photo-bombs on the run at a park in Boston. —ROSE MARIE WALANO…

TODAY'S SPECIALS FUN! NASA funds research on a 3-D pizza printer for astronauts on long missions. It's not delivery or DiGiorno! FEARLESS Cholesterol be damned! Pearl Cantrell, 105, says bacon is the secret to a long life. FAIL A U.N. report suggests we eat more bugs in order to fight world hunger. Blech! AUSTEN MANIA FUN Keri Russell plays a Jane Austen superfan seeking love in the new movie Austenland. FEARLESS Mad Men's Vincent Kartheiser as Mr. Darcy in a stage version of Pride and Prejudice. FAIL Leave Jane alone. A web series based on Austen's Sanditon crowdsources plotlines. LIP SMACKERS FUN Oh, our ovaries! David Beckham and daughter Harper get caught by the Kiss Cam. FEARLESS Zahara Jolie-Pitt asks her parents to stop making out. FAIL Hey, Emma Stone,…

Sleek Preppy nautical stripes and blazers take on a glam-rock vibe when paired with a fedora hat and stiletto shoeties. Hat, Vince Camuto, $64, vincecamuto.com Top, American Eagle Outfitters, $29.95, ae.com Shoes, Aldo Rise X Preen, $230, aldoshoes.com Necklace, Stella and Dot, $39, stelladot.com Jeans, Celebrity Pink, $29.50, macys.com Bag, Dooney and Bourke, $198, dooney.com Blazer, A|X Armani Exchange, $148, armaniexchange.com Grungy Pull together ripped denim and a loose-hanging tee with a well-cut motorcycle jacket and studded biker boots. Top, Zadig and Voltaire, $310, us.zadig-et-voltaire.com Bag, ASOS, $84, asos.com Jacket, Aéropostale, $50, aeropostale.com; top worn underneath, DKNY Jeans, $49.50, Bloomingdale's Earrings, Rachel Rachel Roy, $26, rachelroy.com Jeans, AG Adriano Goldschmied, $225, agjeans.com; belt, Spencer's, $19.99, spencersonline.com Earrings, Rachel Rachel Roy, $26, rachelroy.com Shoes, Wanted Shoes, $69.99, wantedshoes.com…

Pick Your Panty From left to right: 1. Damaris, $249, Journelle.com 2. Sonata Lingerie, $134, sonata-lingerie.com 3. Claudette, $31.50, anthropologie.com 4. Kiki de Montparnasse, $265, Kiki de Montparnasse, NY, 212-965-8150 5. Honeydew Intimates, $14, honeydewintimates.com 6. Rachel Zoe's Major Must-Haves From Jockey, $12, jockey.com 7. Victoria's Secret, $14.50, victoriassecret.com 8. Gap, $10.50, gap.com 9. Mimi Holliday, $82, nancymeyer.com 10. Joe Boxer, $4.99, kmart.com —CHARLES MANNING…

Q Can I wear perfume on an outdoor date… or will bugs eat me alive? A Fragrances may attract mosquitoes. But new ones spiked with essential oils (this one contains geranium) repel bugs and smell sexy. SOURCE: JOSEPH CONLON, TECHNICAL ADVISER FOR THE AMERICAN MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION Q I hear cleansing oils remove makeup best. But will they make me break out? A Possibly, if you're acne-prone. In that case, limit oils to eye and lip makeup, then wash skin normally. SOURCE: REBECCA BAXT, MD, DERMATOLOGIST IN NYC Q Will those vinegar hair rinses all over Pinterest make me smell like a salad? A Yes. But we tested vinegar-based Philip B. Detangling Mist, $24 (similarly, it seals the cuticle for shine), and…no smell! Q How can I prevent a sunburned…

A few months ago—dying to make a major change—I came thisclose to getting a pixie…but I was way too attached to my length. Instead, my stylist suggested bangs: jagged, long, FLOTUS-like ones. And within five minutes, I was a cooler, sexier, edgier version of me! The soft, curtainlike line of hair seemed to draw attention to my eyes and cheekbones, plus made a lazy-day ponytail look chic (score!). Want to wrap summer the same way? Fall's low humidity is the perfect time to get your fringe on. And despite the rumor, bangs aren't that needy. Just try my tips! Follow Cosmo's beauty director on Twitter and Instagram (@LeahWyar). YOU'RE READY FOR BANGS IF… You're craving a real change (they totally tweak your look!). You're cool with a daily style sesh…

WTH Is a Serum, Anyway? A smart investment: Serums are packed with potent active ingredients, says Ranella Hirsch, MD, a dermatolo gist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Think a lotion without the airy, fluffy stuff, which explains the sticker shock—for such small bottles, serums are often pricier than their cream counterparts. A big-time ingredient rush: Serums' watery or gel-like textures allow them to penetrate deep into the skin and elicit a quick, visible change, says Dr. Hirsch. Yes, You Need One! Here's Why… They troubleshoot like nothing else. "Think of serums as booster shots at a juice bar," says Dr. Hirsch. "Use them to customize your existing regimen." They let you get away with less. Depending on your skin, you might not need a moisturizer too. A rich serum is often a…

They take credit for your efforts, thwart your ideas, and brag about their achievements, ignoring yours. Just because you ring up customers together or share a cube doesn't mean you'd ever want to be friends—really friends—with the people who share your shift. But here's why you have to at least try: Research shows that social support at work is one of the most significant factors contributing to your job satisfaction…and your health and happiness in general. "When you have a best-friend relationship with someone you work with, you're 7 times as likely to be engaged in your job," says Tom Rath, senior scientist at Gallup and author of Vital Friends. "If you're not engaged in your job, you get less done and have less fun doing it." Some companies make…

These women are kicking ass and making a difference. THE POWER PLAYERS Jessica Matthews, 25, and Julia Silverman, 24, inventors In 2008, Matthews and Silverman were partnered for an engineering project at Harvard. The catch? Neither one of them studied engineering. Matthews had recently been to Nigeria and was frustrated by the frequent power outages. "Kids play soccer everywhere in the developing world," says Matthews. "We thought, what if we could turn play into power?" They inserted into a soccer ball a generator that harnesses energy from movement. Just 30 minutes of play powers an attachable light for three hours. The women founded Uncharted Play, which earned praise from the Clinton Global Initiative and is now working to bring a similar technology to jump ropes. "Imagine somewhere like Oklahoma after…

Sheila COSTFORD IS A PRINCESS—just ask her. "It's not just because I'm a pretty face," says Costford, 34, who is at Disney World, in Orlando, Florida, on a February weekend with 24,500 other women for Disney's Princess Half Marathon. "I am strong and capable. I put myself together and look nice, and I am good to others." In fact, Costford is a Perfect Princess, a title Disney bestows only to those 324 women who have run each annual Princess race, an event that has nearly quadrupled in size since its debut in 2009. What also anoints Costford: She was married at Disney World, hangs a pink princess stocking over the fireplace at Christmas, and has a tiara collection. She and her friends once donned old bridesmaids' dresses and tiaras and…

NO-BS RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS YOU CAN ONLY ASK COSMO Q: I want to try anal sex, but I'm scared. Be honest…will it hurt? A: Sex educator Jamye Waxman says before you even think about trying it, make sure you have two things: a caring partner who listens and a good silicone lubricant. The next step is the warm-up. "Start with a well-lubricated finger or butt plug before you graduate to a penis," Waxman says. "If your body resists any of those, stop and breathe," she says. "Eventually, when you relax, your rectum will relax with you." Now, as to the second part of your question, yeah, it may hurt a little. It should eventually feel better, even pleasurable. But if it doesn't, don't keep doing it! You may just have…

We used to think that falling into bed with someone too soon would disqualify you from being considered girlfriend material. But welcome to 2013, when the world is a lot less sexist than it used to be. "In this day and age, more people recognize sex as an important component of a successful relationship, not something to be ashamed of," says Justin Lehmiller, PhD, a social psychologist at Harvard who studies relationships and sexuality. "For those people, it's important to establish sexual compatibility early on, and having sex on the first date may be the right move for them." Ultimately, getting nekkid with some dude you've known for only 2.5 hours may not be your thing, and that's fine too. The point is that hard-and-fast dating rules (like "No sex…

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Be the envy of everyone on your floor when you show up with these gadgets on day one. WHAT IT IS Shine Tracker WHY YOU WANT IT Track how many steps you're taking, calories you're burning, etc., when you clip this waterproof, quarter-size tracker to your waistband or wear it as a bracelet. So cool. $99 to $114, misfit wearables.com WHAT IT IS Jambox WHY YOU WANT IT Connect this small, portable speaker to your phone, tablet, or laptop to play music or sound for videos, or use it as a speakerphone. Buy the special edition and Charity: Water will help people in developing countries get access to clean water. $199.99, jawbone.com/charitywater WHAT IT IS Skullcandy Hesh 2 WHY YOU WANT IT Headphones are a must for dorm…

Flashy FRINGE We thought technicolor mascara was cool.… All hail le blanc lashes! 1. Apply two coats of white mascara or lash primer to lower lashes only, says makeup artist Christian McCulloch, who created these looks.2. Balance out the look by lining and coating upper lashes in black (bronze shadow optional). Bikini top, Bordelle, $215; skirt, XOXO, $59; bag, Sara Battaglia; earrings, Charming Charlie, $8; ring, Jennifer Fisher, $175; hoop earrings worn throughout, model's own The High LINE Fresh, graphic, and totally unexpected—meet the double-wing. 1. Here, McCulloch lined upper lashes with white pencil (see his pick on page 199), extending the line just beyond outer corners with a slight upward flick. 2. For the second wing, trace directly above the first line, stopping just short of its outer edge.…

SONGS THAT MAKE YOUR RUN BETTER Save the Band of Horses for your commute, not your workout. When joggers listen to up-tempo rhythms, they begin running more quickly to keep up with the beat, according to a new study in the Journal of Applied Physiology. The researchers say the best music to run to has 150 to 170 beats per minute. Use the Cruise Control app ($4.99 for iPhone) to adjust your music to help you meet your target pace, or steal our playlist. THE MORE TEAMMATES BOND WITH HIGH FIVES, FIST BUMPS, AND GROUP HUGS, THE BETTER THEY PLAY. RESEARCHERS SAY THESE "TOUCH GESTURES" FOSTER COOPERATION AND TRUST—AND A TEAM THAT'S GELLING IS A TEAM THAT'S WINNING. Bra, Live Love Dream, $12, aeropostale.com Aéropostale's Live Love Dream debuts…

Alicia Greulich thought her new tattoos, one on each foot, would help get her through her first year of college. "They're sailor designs. They're supposed to stop you from sinking," says the 20-year-old from Bloomfield, New Jersey. But soon after getting inked last January, she says, "one foot was really inflamed. It hurt so much I could barely walk." Her tattoo was infected. Antibiotics helped, but not before she missed a week of class. With so many tats out there—38 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds have at least one—"doctors are seeing more reactions, in both new and old tattoos," says Michi Shinohara, MD, clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington, who has studied the trend. Take our tips to avoid unnecessary pain. Find a Legit Parlor"You should see a…

Tip Make a cool art wall using family photos in vintage frames from flea markets. Jodie's place is one floor above Danielle's, and it's in this mi casa es tu casa environment that their brand began. Whether brainstorming over breakfast or sweating it out at SoulCycle classes, they're each other's best inspiration. "Our business has a lot to do with our relationship," Danielle says. "Our design aesthetic comes from overlapping personal styles and our travels together." Their homes are creative spaces curated to surprise, each decorated with one-of-a-kind pieces (from a prison guitar to African masks) that are infused with their life-equals-art-equals-work spirit. ALL-YOU-CAN-SEE JEWELRY DISPLAY Handwoven baskets are great for bauble storage. Find similar items at Explore Inspirations.com. Tip Hang your necklaces everywhere— sconces aren't off-limits! USE BOOKS…

Leo (july 23–aug. 22) STELLAR GIFTS You're passionate, generous, and effortlessly captivating. BLIND SPOTS You can be a perfectionist and overly demanding. FASHION FAVES Metallic gold or silver accents. Wearing the colors of the sun illuminates your bold personality. INDULGENCE You love to plan get-togethers and be social. You amp up the fun factor at every party you attend. SEDUCTION STYLE You're not afraid to make the first move. Your boldness gets results! THIS MONTH If you're holding back on sharing important news with your family and friends, speak up after the 8th, when you will have their full support. Careerwise, a bright new chapter is on the horizon. Seek out professional advice from a mentor or a trustworthy colleague. YEAR AHEAD THIS IS THE YEAR FOR TRANSFORMATION. STAYALERT FOR…

1 You're hanging out at a bar on karaoke night. What are you doing? a. You're on stage, killing it softly. b. Trying to convince your friend to do a Salt-n-Pepa rap duet with you. It would totally turn heads! c. Wouldn't happen—you're not a big karaoke fan. 2 It's Thursday afternoon. What do you and your friends have on tap for the weekend so far? a. A reggae brunch, a live-fish pedicure, and a "just because" party, all planned by yours truly, of course. b. You put a few feelers out to friends, but you haven't committed to anything yet. c. You haven't heard from your friends yet, so you're not sure. 3 What does your Instagram profile look like? a. Lots of pics of every party you go…