Innehållsförteckning för September 2013 från Cosmopolitan

OBSESSED! Rock the oil-spill mani (how-tos inside). NOW TRENDING THE NEW MOON Upgrade a 1930s classic (ruby nails with a nude cuticle, or moon) with an edgy color combo worn at the tips, not the base. RUNWAY INSPIRATION Mara Hoffman QUICK TIP Creamy black paint (no shimmer or glitter) balances a sparkly tip. Step 1 Apply a base coat then two coats of black polish; air-dry. Step 2 Run a silvery white polish across tips in a round, half-moon-like shape, covering the top third of the nail. Step 3 ADD A SECOND COAT IF THE BLACK ISN'T FULLY COVERED, THEN SEAL WITH A TOP COAT. NOW TRENDING THE VAMPY V Like a sexy skirt slit, a V cutout gives this oxblood mani a seductive peekaboo effect. RUNWAY INSPIRATION Roland Mouret…

Work Smart! How I wish this issue of Cosmo had been published when I was working one of my worst jobs ever. Well, the job itself—running the night desk of a big newspaper in London—was actually exciting, but the hours sucked. I started at 6 p.m. and didn't leave until 3 a.m., and I still remember the lonely drive in.…I was 23 and greeted by the depressing sight of my friends and colleagues begin ning to swing out the door to bars—their fun just begin ning as I was settling in for a long, stressful night at my desk. Even worse, I would leave wired at 3 a.m., ready for action but with nowhere to go…and no one to go with. Even tu ally, I found a 24-hour bagel place…

SKY HIGH! Maria Menounos shakes the rainbow. POINT TAKEN See that roof? Singer/deejay Solange Knowles is about to raise it. DANCING ON MY OWN There's no shame in Taylor Swift's solo game. LONG HAIR, DON'T CARE That's one way to work the red carpet, Kate Walsh. EH, SEXY LADY? We're glad to see that Matt Lauer knows his Gangnam from his Dougie. OH YEAH! Michael Bublé gives better face than any toddler in a tiara. WE CAN'T STOP Jessica Szohr and Julianne Hough: Friends who twerk together are friends forever!…

Halfway through Silver Linings Playbook, I realized: I'd turned hate-watching into a sport. It was Sunday night, and I was nestled on a friend's couch. Bradley Cooper was twirling Jennifer Lawrence around, and we were hysterical. "Ohmygod! Make it stop!" we both screamed, laughing. We hated it—like, really hated it—and yet, the more we bitched, the more satisfied we felt. We were hate-watching: tuning in just for the thrill of talking about how much we thought the movie sucked. Insane? Maybe a little, but the act of reveling in what we disdain has been around forever. It's just that, now, we don't just hate-watch (or have passionate hate-sex): We hate-read, hate-listen, hate-follow. We hate-drink megachain coffee while complaining that it's overpriced. We hate-stalk former friends to delight in their…

ANY NIGHT OUT would be improved by the presence of Pitch Perfect's breakout star REBEL WILSON , but this fall, you'll be able to enjoy her on your nights in too. The Australian comedian created the ABC sitcom Super Fun Night, where she stars as Kimmie, a bubbly lawyer whose attempts to go out on the town usually end in disaster. She sat down for a (disaster-free!) brunch with Cosmo to discuss her hilarious Hollywood confessions and what her own super fun nights are like. Lots of embarrassing things happen to your character on the show. Are any of them inspired by real-life events? Oh my god, yeah. I'll often use my real stuff in my writing because it comes across as more authentic. There's…

HOW TO WEAR IT 1. Don't just mix prints—mix scales! Keep one print large and graphic and the other micro-patterned. 2. Look for slim-fitting pant styles to avoid the illusion of extra pounds. 3. Use a solid skinny belt to draw a clear line between busy tops and bottoms. COSMO EXCLUSIVE Up-and-coming cutie designer Jonathan Simkhai (above) designed this triple-toned oxford just for us. Use the discount code "COSMO"* to get 15 percent off any purchase on jonathansimkhai.com. Top, I Heart Ronson, $25, jcp.com; pant, QMack, $79, macys.com; shoes, Bebe, $89, bebe.com; belt, H&M, $9.95, hm.com Top, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $248, Saks Fifth Avenue; pant, Calla, $550, modetrotter.com; shoes, Calvin Klein, $99, Macy's; belt, AMI Clubwear, $10, amiclubwear.com Top, Shakuhachi, $230, depechemode.com.lb; pant, Kmart Attention, $26.99,…

Q I love colored denim, but it feels been there, done that. What are the best jeans for fall? A Try printed jeans. They are great for transitioning from summer to fall and are the perfect base for layering tanks, sweaters, even blazers. Just skip the army green jacket—that's a little too much military for one look. Jeans, Juicy Couture, $178, juicycouture.com Jeans, Lucky Brand, $99, luckybrand.com Q What's the lowdown on white after Labor Day? I'm sick of my mother going on about it. A White is seasonless at this point. Take these amazing boots, for instance. They can be worn from season to season. Consider yourself ahead of the trend for knowing that white works anytime. Feel free to tell your mom I said so. Shoes, Loeffler…

GLOW GETTER Mix a drop into foundation to create candlelit skin. NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator, $7, ulta.com BUFF PUFF Exfoliators for deodorant stains…genius! Wipe Out Deodorant Remover, $5 for 4 pads, braza-bra.com HAIR BAND Rescue a bad-hair day with a sexy, lingerie-inspired accessory. SEPHORA COLLECTION FISHNET HEADBAND, $8.50 FOR 3, SEPHORA EYE POD Nude shadow looks so rad in a fold-up, space-age sphere. Nuance Salma Hayek Eye Quad, $8.50, cvs.com BAR BELLE Proof that soap doesn't have to be a boring basic. Lady Gatsby Soap, $4.50, etsy.com MOD SQUAD Frosty pink lips are back for fall (yeah, baby!). Essence Lipstick in Frosted and Sparkling Romance, $3 each, Ulta LOCKED AND LOADED Seal hair color with this shine- enhancing spray. L'Oréal Paris Color Vibrancy Dual Protect…

1 TO START Apply sheer foundation to your T-zone (anything too opaque looks overdone with a strong lip), and smooth on lip plumper. 2 NEXT UP Blend a thin layer of light-reflecting concealer around your lip line—the brightness makes the area look fuller. Dust pale pink blush onto the apples of your cheeks. 3 ALMOST DONE Sweep on neutral shadow. Then with lip liner, trace the V of your Cupid's bow, followed by each side. (Breaking it into sections ensures perfect symmetry.) Repeat on your lower lip: center first, then the outer thirds. 4 FINISHING TOUCHES Smooth on lipstick, and dab on a thin layer of matching gloss. Last, apply black eye pencil along inner rims, liquid liner on the upper lash line, and two coats of mascara to top…

…And it sucks. I've suspected it for months, and now that he's met all my friends, I can no longer deny it. A pal even described us as "the funny one who dates the handsome one." Suffice it to say, I wasn't the handsome one. We met three years ago at San Diego Comic-Con. He lived in San Francisco and was on assignment as a photojournalist, while I was flogging a comic book that I'd written in New York, where I live and work as a fashion editor. I knew he was nice to look at—tall and gray-eyed—but I was casually appreciative. In classic convention style, we made out at a hilarious fusion restaurant. We lived 3,000 miles apart, and neither one of us was in the market for anything…

The Sucker for a Bargain Your in-box is clogged with flash sales, and you've never met an outlet mall you didn't want to make out with. Retail therapy: Scoring a deal feels great—so stores use a lot of tricks to make you think you're getting one. Scarcity is one: When we think supplies are limi ted, we're more apt to pull the trigger. And watch out for the midrange buy: If you see three similar items, you'll probably go for the middle-priced one, even if it's not in your budget. If you find yo urself bringing a potentially very bad idea to the cash register, ask the salesperson to put it on hold for 24 hours instead of pulling out your credit card. Decide tomorrow if it's true love. The…

"I'm turning my phone off.… This way my date knows I'm paying attention to him—guys really like it." —Shannon A. "I've got the next round.… A past date loved that I took control—plus it told him I was enjoying his company." —Sarah R. "I just came from the gym.… A guy told me later that he thought this was so hot because it meant I look good even after the gym and I work out and take care of my body." —Lana P. "I'd like a whiskey, neat.… For some reason, guys tell me they think it's cool when a girl orders a stiff, non-girlie drink." —ANGELA M.…

As a child, my mom taught me not to make judgments based on appearances…especially about women. Then I started online dating. On a dating site, the first, second, and third things every person looks at—male or female but probably especially male—are the photos. This is because it's human nature and also because the words people use to describe themselves—laid-back, fun loving—blur together, while photos trigger an instant reaction: cool, hot, obnoxious, adorable, scary. Don't judge a book by its cover? Then by what? Its adjectives? Like everyone else, I grapple with that weird wrestling match between who I am (apparently, a superficial jerk who makes assumptions based on pixels) and who I feel I ought to be (an enlightened gentleman). As in real life, I see someone and can't help…

Q. I'm 22 years old, I have a good job, I'm self-sufficient, and I'm mature. I want to date a guy who meets the same standards I have for myself, but I haven't had any luck. Are my standards too high? A You don't need to lower your standards, but you do need to raise the age of the guys you're meeting. Scientific studies have shown that the typical 22-year-old guy is an idiot. He doesn't know what he wants, he may still be in school, and he invests what little money he has in video games and bongs. There's nothing wrong with that—you don't have to figure out life by 22. But there's also nothing wrong with wanting a stable guy. So consider guys in their late 20s to…

Roberto Cavalli Skirt, blouse, necklace, and earrings, Roberto Cavalli; bra, Elle Macpherson Intimates, $95; boots (worn throughout), Hunter Boots, $150 Louis Vuitton Sweater and skirt, Louis Vuitton; hat, COACH, $278; NECKLACE AND BRACELET, ETRO Valentino Dress, Valentino Dolce & Gabbana Dress and earrings, Dolce & Gabbana "People aren't defined by their relationships. The whole point is being true to yourself." "I can take a lot of pressure. I'm constantly trying to make myself better." Oscar de la Renta Jacket, Oscar de la Renta; earrings, Roberto Cavalli Gucci Dress, Gucci; bra, Addiction Nouvelle Lingerie, $54; underwear, Simone Perele, $60; earrings, Fallon, $290 Nina Dobrev is snorting. She's laughing so hard—this tiny, gorgeous former gymnast and star of The Vampire Diaries—and snorting in the cutest possible way as she watches Damon Wayans…

If You Do One Thing for Yourself This Month… Whether the trigger for a toxic-thought spiral is minor or major, harping on problems can have a long-term impact on your body, even setting you up for heart disease, new research shows. Use these mental tricks when you've been obsessing… …All Morning Long Next time a traffic jam drives you crazy, gently snap a hair elastic on your wrist. Weirdly, the mild pinch is proven to make you realize how much you're bugging out, so you can stop. …For Weeks on End Say you accidentally sent a snarky e-mail to the person you were ripping on. Think about how you'd react. The person may not forget it, but she'll at least get over it. Remember this and you will too. …For…

Coconut water has been touted as a magical elixir (nutrients! electrolytes!) that hydrates you better than water does. Since research has shown that exercise feels easier when we're properly hydrated, we had to know if the claims were legit. In a word: nope. "Plain water hydrates you just as well as coconut water," says Karen Ansel, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. One exception: If you're prone to muscle cramps during or after workouts, coconut water could help prevent them, thanks to its high potassium content. Flatter Abs by Sundown SUCKING IN YOUR STOMACH ISN'T CHEATING, IT'S EXERCISE. ENGAGING YOUR UPPER AND LOWER ABS SIMULTANEOUSLY—THINK OF THAT CLENCHED FEELING YOU GET AT THE TOP OF A SIT-UP—TILTS YOUR PELVIS FORWARD TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE, IMPROVE YOUR…

HOW NOT TO GET PREGNANT Babies smell so nice: Like apricots, organic butt cream, and possibility. But it's okay if, at this moment, you'd rather inhale other pleasures: the lime-tequila scent of happy-hour margaritas, a dab of per fume before you head out for a date, or even a greasy diner break fast and a cup of coffee the morning after. That too can smell like possibility. When you want fun and freedom more than you want a baby, you need contracep tion. But it's not so simple. Nearly 75 percent of women who don't want a baby have had unprotected sex and 54 percent have had a pregnancy scare, reveals a survey of 1,000 women, ages 18 to 29, by Cosmo, The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned…

STELLAR GIFTS You're dedicated, thoughtful, and refreshingly realistic. BLIND SPOTS You can be needy and overly skeptical. FASHION FAVES Warm colors and interesting details soften your cool, collected exterior. INDULGENCE Curling up with your favorite juicy book. SEDUCTION STYLE You initiate marathon romps in bed—bonding (and bending) in the most intimate ways! MONTH AHEAD Put your head down at work at the beginning of the month. By the 5th, accolades will be flowing your way for a job well-done. Be gracious when accepting compliments in and out of the office. A love interest will notice how humble you are and make a move. YEAR AHEAD Your confidence is at an all-time high. Make the most of it by concentrating on learning new skills. Initiate a challenging project to hone your…

FUN, FEARLESS KELLY "Fun, fearless female is an accurate description of this month's cover star, Kelly Osbourne. Not only is she beautiful, talented, and delightfully hilarious, she's also an inspiration to women like myself who struggle with self-acceptance. Thank you, Cosmo, for reminding me not to be afraid to stand out from the crowd…just like Kelly." —Alyssa L., Newark, OH NOT TOO YOUNG "I was so happy to see your article 'I'm Too Young…for a Stroke.' My best friend and college roommate had a stroke in our apartment when she was just 20 years old. People don't realize that a stroke can happen to anyone, even someone who is young and healthy. Thank you for bringing awareness to this subject!" —Brooke H., Boca Raton, FL SEEING SPOTS "I just finished…

"We've all fallen off tables at bars." "We do not share our space with girls we don't know. We've almost gotten kicked out of clubs!" "We've definitely gotten into some trouble for our tabletop-dancing antics." SHEA M., 22, advertising account coordinator, from Vancouver, Canada JOHANNA M., 22, advertising account executive, from Toronto, Canada BRITTANY G., 23, interior-design student, from Vancouver, Canada Your confessions are our obsessions! Starting this month, Cosmo takes to the streets and asks ballsy babes (girls and guys!) to spill their wildest, most embar rass ing, and okay, yeah, sometimes ques tionable moments live and in-person. Think of it as taking your already amazing secrets to the next level. Hey, we've all got one (or three) stories to tell—what about you? No. 1 Double…

BOOTY CALL Commando Reese Witherspoon catches the drift. Butt out! PANTY RAID At least Paris Hilton has finally found her way into underwear. PINKIES UP Julianne Moore's toes make a great escape. STICKY SITUATION Nice coverage, Selita Ebanks, but it's called sideboob, not side-cutlet. Demi Lovato Fro-yo swirl CONE HEADS Sassy dos or sweet treats? You decide. Yummy! Marion Cotillard Dipped chocolate shell Nicole Kidman Melty scoop Paloma Faith Banana split (with extra syrup) BLUE JACKETS REQUIRED Did we miss the memo? Everyone who's anyone is trading basic black toppers for a more royal hue.…

From wow to WTF, we call the trends like we see 'em. FUN What's new, pussycat? Snapcat gives kitties the power of the naughty selfie. FEARLESS HappyPlayTime mobile game teaches female anatomy and masturbation techniques. FAIL Chris Harrison launches a dating app based on The Bachelor. How many of them have you really wanted to date? Meow! HIGH APP-TITUDE FUN Swedish meatballs for all! New Jersey cou ple weds at the IKEA where they first met. FEARLESS Ellen DeGeneres gives a lesbian military couple $20,000 for their dream wedding. FAIL He put a ring on it—a Wendy's chicken sandwich, that is. She said yes. No fries? WEDDING BELLS FUN Chloë Grace Moretz: Fighting better than the guys in Kick-Ass 2, out August 16. BAM! POW! FEARLESS After a spike in…

Set an Alarm! 3.1 Phillip Lim's explosive chic collection for Target hits stores (and the web) September 15. Get there the night before—trust us. Top, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, $29.99, target.com Shoes, Shoe Cult by Nasty Gal, $150, nastygal.com YOU SO NASTY! From everyone's fave e-tailer, Nasty Gal, comes a debut shoe collection that consists of 40 so-hot-they're-sick designs. Even more of a turn-on? They're all less than $200. Birthday PresentTo celebrate its 100th, Schott NYC is gifting you! Tweet @Cosmopolitan #BadassLeather for the chance to win a custom Perfecto moto jacket, or visit SchottNYC.com/BuildYour Own to create a one-of-a-kind hero piece. See p. 262 for details. Top, $59.50, pants, $79.50, shoes, $79.50, and necklace, $54.50, Loft, loft.com Ooh la la! Macy's brings a little French flair…

"This studded cross body fits all the essentials and is perfect for fall bike rides." AYA KANAI, COSMO'S FASHION DIRECTOR Coach, $298, coach.com "I am always looking for a chic backpack. This one is elegant and will leave my hands free to carry shopping bags and walk my dogs." ISABEL DUPRÉ, CELEB STYLIST Alexander Wang, alexanderwang.com "I'm loving burgundy hues for fall, and this little clutch from ASOS has mirror details that make things interesting!" AIMEE SONG, OF SONG OF STYLE ASOS, $75, asos.com "I love this bag's classic rose color. The gold detailing adds a feminine touch." LILY COLLINS, ACTRESS Zac Zac Posen, $325, piperlime.com "The simplest way to add fun to an otherwise safe outfit is with a print. The camouflage is a quirky update…

her LOOK Vest, $298, and skirt, $69.50, Victoria's Secret, victoriassecret.com; sweater, Topshop, $68, topshop.com; shoes, Via Spiga, $250, nordstrom.com; clutch, Salvatore Ferragamo, 866-337-7242; cuff, Coach, $228, coach.com; left ring, $175, and right ring, $250, Vita Fede, karenegren.com MOTO VEST PORTFOLIO CLUTCH SKATER SKIRT SHOETIES CROPPED SWEATER TUXEDO PANTS Motorcycle Vest + Portfolio Clutch A biker-chic top and minimal bag take a basic look from plain and simple to Instagrammable. The VEST Whether it's worn open or zipped up, tailoring is important. Add sex appeal with barely-there shorts or a miniskirt. her LOOK Vest, McGinn, $216, shopwinkdc.com; shirt, Elizabeth and James, $345, intermixonline.com; shorts, Express, $49, express.com; shoes, Schutz, $270, L.Bartlett, 214-521-3500; clutch, BCBG Max Azria, $348, bcbg.com; necklace, Pamela Love, justoneeye.com; ring, Maiyet,…

Q Do those 3-in-1 nail polishes—the ones made with base, color, and top coat—really work? —LINDY MISHLER, 32 A The multitaskers here lasted a week for me. But if your nails stain easily, use a base coat. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Jaded, $8, drugstores CoverGirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Go-Go Mango, $5.49, drugstores Q Sometimes when I layer my serum and moisturizer, the mixture sheds all over my face. Any tricks? —ERICA MASIELLO, 31 A Wait until serum totally dries before applying lotion.And don't overmassage—doing so loosens dead cells, which feels like shedding. Olay Total Effects Moisturizer + Serum Duo With Broad Spectrum SPF 15, $19, drugstores, deposits three layers in one. Q Some days my dry shampoo works perfectly, and some days, it totally fails.…

You kick butt during the week, sleep until noon on Sunday, and have cookies (maybe cocktails?) for dinner—if you're not crazed, you're crashing! But this fast-paced schedule can be hell on skin. From blahness to breakouts, here's what happens when a schizo schedule becomes totally routine. THE HABIT Working Like Crazy What you'll See REDNESS AND BREAKOUTS Chronic high levels of stress—a byproduct of a competitive job market and 24/7 reachability—trigger your brain to release neuropeptides that cause blushing and sensitivity, says Adam Geyer, MD, a dermatologist in NYC. On top of that, your body releases an excess of androgen hormones that bring on breakouts. THE HABIT Partying Away Stress WHAT YOU'LL SEE WRINKLES AND DULLNESS Drinking dehydrates skin, making fine lines look deeper and skin dull. And…

COSMO INTERN Gabbie Cirelli, 19 SCHOOL UNC Chapel Hill MAJOR Journalism FOLLOW HER! @GABBIECIRELLI On Gabby Jacket, Reformation; tank top, Necessary Clothing; skirt, Gabby Applegate; shoes, Nike; clutch, Coach; watch, Marc by Marc Jacobs; bracelet, Joomi Lim; earrings, Scosha On Shannon Vest, Haute Hippie; blouse, Zadig and Voltaire; bustier top, Love the Limelight; shorts, Cynthia Rowley; boots, Madewell; crossbody bag, Diane von Furstenberg; necklace, Pamela Love; ring, Sonya Renée; top and bottom bracelets, The 2 Bandits; middle bracelet, Scosha On Marcela Jeans, Guess; T-shirt, Markus Lupfer; vest, Akira Black Label; boots, Monika Chiang; handbag, H&M; bracelet, Charming Charlie; ring, Jennifer Fisher COSMO INTERN Shannon McNally, 20 SCHOOL Pratt Institute MAJOR Illustration FOLLOW HER! @ShannonMcNally6 COSMO INTERN Marcela Alcala, 23 SCHOOL NYU MAJOR Media, culture, and communication FOLLOW HER! @AlcalaMarcela Violet…

Ask the Tough Questions As much as we complain about our managers, admit that it's kind of awesome having a buffer between you and the head honcho. The downside? It's easy to fall into a trap of depending on your boss to fix little stuff before she sends it up the flagpole. Always channel your supervisor: Are there typos? Issues that aren't resolved? Questions that haven't been answered? Address all of it. You get no points for saying, "Oh yeah, that occurred to me too," when she kicks it back to you. Manage Your Priorities Business owners and leaders have dozens of people, events, and tasks pulling them in different directions every day. They have to know what's a hot-potato, must-get-done thing and what can be put on the back…

The world is getting smaller, more of us are traveling, and we know more about other cultures than ever before—but what happens behind their bedroom doors remains a bit of a mystery. So we asked Cosmo editors from our sexiest international editions to fill us in on their countries' attitudes (and tips!) about everything sex-related. Read on to add a little international flavor to your love life—and get up to speed on what to expect if you're planning a vacay abroad. Sexy travels! HOW DO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES FEEL ABOUT…CHEATING SEX TOYS SENDING SEXY PICS MAKING A SEX TAPE ONLINE DATING THREESOMES WHO PAYS ON DATES KINKY SEX TRENDS WATCHING PORN SAME-SEX EXPERIMENTING THE GAY SCENE MASTURBATION DEPARTING YOUR RELATIONSHIP CHEATING NETHERLANDS "As soon as there is sexual tension in any…

—OR NOT AT ALL—AND ARE THERE CONSEQUENCES? "Why don't you make an honest woman of her?" Whitley Louvier and her boyfriend of seven years, Brad, were enjoying his coworker's wedding when the boss's wife started giving Brad a hard time. "I was so irritated! I'm honest now," Louvier, 24, a psychology student living near Houston, Texas, says about the comment. "We already live together. She assumed that I was longing for him to propose." If anything, the opposite is true. Her boyfriend has tried to convince her to consider marriage and sometimes even introduces Louvier as his wife. But while Louvier has nothing but good things to say about her boyfriend, she isn't in any hurry to get hitched. "I don't even want to think about getting married until I'm…

I got married in Central Park on a hot July afternoon in 2011, just six days after the Marriage Equality Act went into effect, making me one of the first gay people to be married legally in New York State. I wore magenta Chuck Taylors and black skinny jeans. My wife-to-be, Katie, wore a matching party dress—magenta with black hearts. We were both 28 years old when we walked down the aisle to Pachelbel's Canon in D. I took her hand and promised to be her wife, her lover, and her best friend to the end of my days. She promised the same. Katie and I are both from Kendall, a suburb of Miami, Florida. We met on the first day of middle school but ran with totally different crowds.…

Chill Factor This page (left to right, top to bottom): Boot, Chanel; boot, Tod's; pump, Alice and Olivia by Stacey Bendet, $360; clutch, Kotur, $495; clutch, Edie Parker; handbag, Chanel; pump, Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra; bootie, Fendi Stair Master Opposite page (left to right, top to bottom): Shoe, Sergio Rossi; shoe, Charlotte Olympia; shoe, Brian Atwood; shoe, Carven, $620; shoe, Aperlaï Paris; shoe, Gucci; shoe, Lanvin; shoe, Valentino; shoe, Miu Miu Shelf Life Opposite page (clockwise from top left): Shoe, Gianvito Rossi; shoe, Christian Louboutin; shoe, DSquared2; clutch, DSquared2; clutch, Max Mara; handbag, Emporio Armani; necklace, EK Thongprasert; clutch, Kate Spade, $248 Breakfast With Tiffany's This page (top row, from left): Pearl ring, Suel; heart ring and blue ring, David Yurman; tulip ring, Dior, $640; spider ring, Khai Khai; (bottom…

Chocolate-Hazelnut Panini Spread 2 T chocolate-hazelnut butter (like Justin's) and a handful of fresh raspberries on fluffy brioche. Cook in a skillet for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Almond-Veg Sandwich Stir together ¼ c. almond butter, 2 T shredded carrot, 1 T sunflower seeds, 1 T raisins, and 1 t. pure maple syrup. Spread on whole-grain bread. Peach Cashew-Butter Melt Toast 2 pieces of whole-wheat bread. Spread with 2 T cashew butter and 2 T fruit-sweetened peach jam, and sprinkle with sliced fresh peach. SOURCE: ROBIN ROBERTSON, AUTHOR OF NUT BUTTER UNIVERSE 18 That's the percent of designated drivers who have a blood-alcohol level so high that it impairs them, reports a new University of Florida study. Keep tabs on your tipsi-ness with BACtrack ($150, amazon.com), a…

MEET YOUR TRAINER Anna Kaiser Known For Her just-opened AKT InMotion studio on NYC's Upper East Side—the city's It destination for calorie-torching, dance-based cardio-and-strength classes Famous Clients Minka Kelly, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kelly Ripa WARRIOR PRESS 1 Hold a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand and raise to chest height with elbows bent. Step sideways to the right into lunge position, keeping left leg straight and right knee bent until thigh is parallel to floor. Turn right foot 90 degrees. 2 Press dumbbells directly above your head. Do 20 reps, then switch legs. Do 2 sets. FLIP-FLOP DIPS 1 Sit with your legs straightened in front of you. Place hands under shoulders with fingers pointing toward toes, balancing on your heels. Raise your right foot a couple of feet off…

Everybody wants a kick-ass roommate. It's not that impossible. Set yourself up for easy, drama-free living—no more underwear on the bathroom floor or surprise live-in boyfriends—by following these steps. Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4! TIP Agree to keep the sink free of dishes. Just say no to crusty! 1 Go halfsies. The best kind of roommate situation is one where everyone's picking up the slack, not the kind where one roommate gets away without paying bills. Your place gets cleaned regularly (bueno), without one person feeling like she's doing all the work (no bueno). Another way to really ease the burden on the group is to hire a cleaning person; even if it's once a month, house keeping can minimize drama. 2 Use your words. You're going…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 25: Marc Jacobs — Marc Jacobs, 212-343-1490. Pleasure State — pleasurestate.com. Jill Alberts — fragments.com. Emar Batalha — emarbatalha.com.br. Jessica Biales — jessicabiales.com. Page 26: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target — target.com. Dior — Dior boutiques nationwide, 800-929-DIOR. Blumarine — blumarine.com. Fallon — fallonjewelry.com. Phoenix Roze — Phoenix Roze, 212-255-2362. SUPER FUN REBEL Pages 76 to 77: Schott NYC — schottnyc.com. Miu Miu — Miu Miu boutiques. Zoë Chicco — zoechicco.com. Michael Kors — Michael Kors Lifestyle stores, 866-709-KORS. Page 78: Miu Miu — Sunglass Hut. Page 79: H&M — hm.com for store locations. Torrid — torrid.com. Giuseppe Zanotti Design — giuseppezanottidesign.com. FROM INTERN TO INSPIRATION Page 141: Reformation — Reformation SoHo, 212-510-8455.…

How they GOT THEIR START… Sara Austin "My goal is to translate lawmakers' decisions into your own options for your health, career, bank account, even your love life," says deputy editor (and mom of two) Austin, who oversaw our contraception feature, "How Not to Get Pregnant" (p. 240). How I got my start. "After graduating from UNC at Chapel Hill, I worked as a secretary for an arts association. The editor of the organization's magazine commissioned a story about 20somethings and asked the junior staffers what we thought. I hated it! So I sent an e-mail explaining why. She ditched the article and asked me to write my first piece." Twitter: @SaraDAustin Christopher Griffith Renowned photographer Griffith brings his quirky sense of humor to the feature "How Not to…

I'd been on a few dates with this guy Josh*, who was in business school in New York City. He was kinda meh, but he was also hot and I was on a mission to get over my ex. So I said yes when he invited me for cocktails at his place and then dinner out. Even though he was in his late 20s, his place was a dorm room in a building filled with undergrads. When I got there, the security guy called him to let me in. He didn't answer, so the guy kept calling. I texted him too…no response. Fifteen minutes went by and I was about to leave, when Josh called down and said he'd been on the phone but would come get me now. He…

Q Was it weird being filmed in 3D for Battle of the Year? A For sure! Watching yourself in a movie is like one bad 90-minute selfie. I'm insecure enough in 2D. Add depth of field and it's totally embarrassing. Q Everyone has an opinion on Chris Brown—what's yours? A I can comment only on how he was with me, which was gracious, funny, and just a good dude. We watched funny YouTube videos together. It's hard. But we live in this society where everything is under a microscope. Q Your other former costar Amanda Bynes has also been in the news. Any advice for her? A I'd say get a flip phone that doesn't have internet on it. Q How have you avoided spiraling out…

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE OR DO IT ALL! START HERE Are you ready for some football?! THRILL JUNKIE DRINK The signature cocktail of the U.S. Open is The Honey Deuce: 1¼ parts Grey Goose Vodka, fresh-squeezed lemonade, ½ part Chambord, ice, honeydew melon balls. MORE HOT ATHLETES U.S. Open (August 26 to September 9). Come on, Andy Murray, let's do this! WATCH Super Bowl champs, the Baltimore Ravens, kick off the NFL season against the Denver Broncos on September 5. READ We dare you not to get sucked into the blog posts, e-mails, and photos that make up Marisha Pessl's compulsively readable thriller Night Film. HELL, YES! MACHETE KILLS Danny Trejo's Machete is back, this time with a cast of power babes. See Lady Gaga, Jessica Alba, Amber Heard, and…

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MAC'S FALL MAKEUP LINE Inspired by the bold colors of iconic fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez, MAC is releasing a limited-edition collection of punchy eye, lip, and cheek palettes. The packaging—sketches of Lopez's muses—is pretty rad too. "Angles, Not Layers" Say these words to your stylist to update your haircut instantly. Unlike layers—which, when cut too horizontally, cause a shelflike, mullet look (we've all been there!)—angles fall in a downward, face-framing way and are virtually undetectable. SOURCE: CELEBRITY HAIR STYLIST MATT FUGATE GLO Whitening Antioxidant Toothpaste, $15, gloscience.com THE TOOTH FACIAL A nighttime routine that obliterates morning breath? Sign. Us. Up! BRUSH… …For two minutes (30 seconds on each quadrant) to remove surface debris. FLOSS……To dislodge hidden food and plaque—a major cause of morning breath—then brush again. SWISH……With mouthwash for…

THE COMMERCIAL "It's all about finding your inner strength." Art imitates life: In the campaign, Katy rebels against society's conventions—she cuts herself out of a corset!—and seizes the throne. Rimmel Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in Dare, In Vogue, Jet Set Red, and Alarm, $5.20, drugstores On-set, her buddy/ makeup artist Jake Bailey went for mega lips and lashes. Behind the Fragrance "Queen's 'Killer Queen' is my favorite song. I named my perfume after it!" Chambord, a berry liqueur with roots in 17th-century France, inspired the fragrance. THE SCENT "I wanted to create a mysterious scent that isn't too girlie." Musk gives this berry-floral major sex appeal. Killer Queen by Katy Perry, $59, Macy's "Nothing changes your look more than falsies." Katy Perry by Eylure Lashes in Pretty, $6.99, CVS…

Toss foundation in the fridge BB and CC creams—tinted moisturizers on steroids—are like divine intervention for party face. Pop one in the fridge for 10 minutes (or try a cooling formula, like this one) to hydrate skin, even out redness, and depuff. Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm, $34, Sephora Go with beige, not black, eyeliner Dark liner emphasizes tired undereye circles. Instead, line inner rims with beige pencil. Like concealer for your lash line, it camouflages redness. Tarte EmphasEyes Inner Rim Brightener, $19, tarte.com Fake a glow with luminizing powder Slacking on sleep slows cell turnover—the reason you wake up pasty-faced. Sweep this along the tops of your cheekbones and down the bridge of your nose (the high planes of the face, which reflect the most light). Laura Mercier…

AROUND THE CLOCK Kelly Liken, 36 Chef and owner of Restaurant Kelly Liken, in Vail, CO "Being chef and owner, I have to juggle a lot of balls. Business has to be done during the day, and then I'm working at the restaurant until late at night. My husband works at the restaurant nightly too, so even though I'm tempted to sleep all morning, we make time to have breakfast together. Sometimes we even go fly-fishing for an hour or two. During the day, it's hard to stop for a healthy meal. I always have hummus and veggies in the fridge, and on Sundays, I make a big batch of soup and freeze it in individual containers so I can grab a quick but healthy snack. Also, because I'm on…

YOUR MORNING QUICKIES Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, both 27, founders of The Skimm After meeting abroad in college, Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin reunited while working at NBC in Manhattan. It was there that the two info-hounds decided to launch their own news venture. "We had friends asking, 'I had a crazy day. What happened in the world?' or 'I've got an interview tomorrow. Give me something to talk about,'" recalls Weisberg. "We realized there was a void in the market." To fill it, they launched TheSkimm.com, a site that sends subscribers an easy-to-digest newsletter of bite-size news stories every morning. While they won't disclose exact numbers, The Skimm's subscriber base has tripled since last spring alone. "We're still in the fund-raising process," says Zakin, "and we're excited to…

Q What positions will make my boyfriend's smallish penis feel larger? A Size matters for a lot of things, like closets and coffee orders. But because most women don't orgasm from penetrative sex to begin with, a small penis is no big deal (pun intended). "It's so much more about how he uses what he's got, including his hands," says Gina Ogden, PhD, author of Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy. Two positions that will make him feel more substantial and give him free rein to touch your hot spot: (1) Kneel on top of him and lean back; tilting away shortens your vaginal canal, so he feels bigger, like a penile illusion. (2) Stick a pillow under your butt to elevate your pelvis when he's on top. You'll never…

3 Annoying Guy Habits Not to Take Personally Sometimes a guy does really irritating things, and it's tempting to read them as signs he's not taking you or your relationship seriously. That's not always the case, says dating expert Matthew Hussey, who reveals three guy habits that you've gotta let go (and how to get him to step it up already). —MARISSA GAINSBURG HIS OFFENSE HE DOESN'T FIX THINGS RIGHT AWAY YOUR LOGIC You asked him to do one thing—change a bulb in your closet—so when he doesn't follow through? He must not care about your needs at all. HIS LOGIC "Not changing a bulb doesn't mean he doesn't care about you; it means he doesn't care about the bulb," says Hussey. It's just not on his radar. YOUR NEXT…

JUNE 24 I wasn't going to tell I'd kissed the President. Ever. I had decided minutes after it ended, when I abruptly knew for certain that this was a contained experience, that I was going to keep an unmade promise to an absent man. There was no way for me to let him know that he didn't need to be afraid of my telling, but he didn't. Because I couldn't imagine disrespecting the searing memory of his lips searching out mine that lit some thing deep inside me every time I replayed it. Each day, I would build his trust. Then years from now, he would pause somewhere, reading in a beach chair or rising in a ski lift, and think, Wow, that Jamie, I could really rely on her.…

INSPIRATION JERRY HALL CIRCA 1979 GLAMAZON A femme-fierce mix of soft curls and sculpted cheeks was a Studio 54 staple. MAKEUP • Sweep blush directly below cheekbones to contour. • Mimic the same angle on eyes, lining top and bottom lids with icy blue shadow (try Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense in Airy Jade, $32) and dragging it out toward brows. • Top lips with peach gloss. HAIR • Part hair above the arch of one brow. • Wrap two-inch sections around a curling iron, pinning each curl to set. • After 30 minutes, remove pins, run a boar-bristle brush through curls, and pull it all to one side. Dress, Diane von Furstenberg, $598; necklace, Tacori, $660; bracelet, EK Thongprasert, $445; left ring, Plukka, $440; right ring,…

It's not a problem that will win you much sympathy, but it is possible for your guy to be too well-endowed. The ideal penis length is about 5 inches, according to researchers who polled women on, um, the aesthetics of a man's package size. But when he's too well-endowed, it could lead to tearing and bleeding if he's too rigorous with his thrusts, warns Alyssa Dweck, MD, a gynecologist in New York. If your dude is too XL, use a silicone-based lube—they're slicker and longer-lasting than water-based formulas—and have him enter you slowly. Try getting on top so you can control how fast and deep his penis goes. Don't Let Your Boobs Run Your Life The Shockingly Unshocking sports bra, $48, newbalance.com One third of women feel breast pain…

I was 24 when I first noticed the tremor in my right foot. You know how when people are nervous, they jiggle their foot? Like that but subtle. Even though I was in nurs ing school, I didn't take it seriously—I'd always been healthy and active growing up in Montana. But then it spread to my left foot and right hand. Deep down, I sus pected the truth, but I didn't say a word to anyone. In 2007, my worst fear was confirmed: My doc tor told me I had young-onset Parkin son's disease. I didn't shed a tear at the doc tor's office, but I went home and sobbed for hours. For months, I worked 12 to 13 hours with out even stopping to eat, because taking a break…

So let's begin… There's a thing happening this weekend, but being in sweats seems like way less work . "A lot of insecurity is completely misplaced—in fact, all of it is," says Simon Doonan, bon vivant and social butterfly. Don't let anxiety get in the way. Go, and be the girl everyone wants to talk to. Make an entrance …but before you go DO SOME HOMEWORK (Seriously? Yes.) Come up with a few things you can talk about—fun stuff that will get people chattering. "Keep it light," says Rumi Neely, Fashion Toast blogger, "but be really specific when you start a conversation." MAKE YOURSELF INTERESTING What are you passionate about? What's been going on in pop culture lately that will push people's buttons? If you have this down, you won't…

Are You a Control Freak? 1. You and a few friends are planning a girls' vacay to Mexico. Your instinct is to: a. Pack your swimsuits and go with the flow. Your friends will handle deets. b. Panic. You have to vet hotels, plan activities, make reservations…ahhh! c. Offer to look into hotels if someone else can handle the flight and meals. 2. An acquaintance mentions that she doesn't get the hype surrounding Girls, which is only, like, your favorite show ever. Your response? a. "You're not getting the cultural message Lena is expressing. I'll explain." b. Shrug. "To each her own!" c. "I didn't either, at first. But I highly suggest giving season two a chance." 3. You and your guy got hard-to-come-by dinner reservations at a buzzy new…