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BEAUTY INSPO "The most glam coffee-table book ever, Miles of MAC is packed with big beauty ideas." —JESSICA MATLIN, DEPUTY BEAUTY EDITOR Book, Rizzoli NY, $45, rizzolibookstore.com; MAC Cosmetics Lustreglass in Venetian, $15, maccosmetics.com UNDERWEAR UPGRADE "Bright undies are my fave way to boost neutral fall looks." —DIANDRA BARNWELL, ASSISTANT BRAND COORDINATOR Bra, $27, thong, $9, Cosmopolitan for JCPenney, jcpenney.com FEEL-GOOD GLOSS "Not only is this peachy hue perfect for day dates, but also 100 percent of its profits will be donated to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund." —LONI VENTI, BEAUTY EDITOR Laura Mercier Lip Glacé in Peach Hope, $25, Neiman Marcus STARSTRUCK "American glamour, cool celebs, and amazing looks by Michael Kors—Claiborne Swanson Frank's Young Hollywood captures it all." —AYA KANAI, FASHION DIRECTOR Book, Assouline, $75, assouline.com BALLER…

MEREDITH JENKS Photographer Jenks shot 50 girls in four days (an epic feat!) for the fashion and beauty feature "The United States of Style" (p. 192). WHO WOULD PLAY ME IN A MOVIE "I love Kristin Wiig! She is my spirit animal." Instagram: @MeredithJenks MELISSA SILVER In "Dress for the Job You Want" (p. 168), Maybelline New York makeup artist Silver shares her insider tips for creating an office-friendly makeup look that also shows your personality. WORDS I LIVE BY "Oscar Wilde said, 'Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.' Each of us has something unique and special to offer. Celebrate who you are!" ALEXIS WILKINSON Wilkinson, the president of the Harvard Lampoon, wrote the revealing essay "Harvard University: From A+ to F'ed" for the feature "The Cosmo Guide to…

1 "My allergies make my throat really itchy, and I end up making pig noises to clear my throat and rubbing my whole hand over my face repeatedly. I resisted doing that in front of my boyfriend for a long time, but apparently, I started doing it in my sleep. He thought I was possessed and freaked out!" —Emmanuelle R., 25, ACTOR AND MODEL, FROM LOS ANGELES, CA 2 "I'm a single mom. I had a guy pick me up for a date, and my 8-year-old daughter, with a shit-eating grin on her face, says, 'Are you going to marry my mom? Can I call you dad?' It was our last date." —MELISSA R., 29, finance manager, from Houston, TX 3 "I was hooking up with my guy in my…

You and your New Girl/Let's Be Cops costar Damon Wayans Jr. can't quit each other. How deep is your love? As soon as I read the Let's Be Cops script, I called Damon and said that I would do the movie if he would do it. He was like, I felt the same way! How did LBC's Nina Dobrev fit into your bromance? Nina is a rock star. She has a whole group of friends in Atlanta from her TV show [The Vampire Diaries, which films there]. We all hung out. One night, we went to a bar—I don't remember the name, but it's, like, where strippers go to die. There were 70-year-old strippers and really cheap alcohol. It was epic. Eff, Marry, Kill: New Girl edition… I would fuck…

Sweater, American Eagle Outfitters, $49.95, ae.com. Tank, Old Navy, $17.94, oldnavy.com. Necklace, BaubleBar, $34, baublebar.com. Blazer, XOXO, $40, macys.com. Skirt, Merona, $24.99, target.com. Shoes, $33.80, Bag, $50, GoJane, gojane.com "Stash a pair of leather pants at your desk. They add edge to anything, especially preppy knits." —HANNAH BIBB, FASHION ASSISTANT Pants, H&M, $34.95, hm.com. Clutch, Shop Prima Donna, $29.99, shopprimadonna.com. Earrings, $3.80, necklace, $5.80, Forever 21, forever21.com. All other jewelry, Hannah's own "Lightweight graphic shorts are perfect for easy, quick changes… and showing off some leg."—TCHESMENI LEONARD, FASHION ASSISTANT Shorts, Tyche, $26, vinnielouise.com. Necklace, bracelet, $5.80 each, Forever 21, forever21.com "A bright clutch and crop top (hide them in your work bag) make a pencil skirt party-ready."—NICOLE FINEO, ASSOCIATE ACCESSORIES EDITOR Top, Missguided, $26.98, missguidedus.com. Bag, Shop Prima Donna, $34.99,…

TOP-TO-TOE From moto boots to moto jackets! The always-on-trend shoe designer Sam Edelman brings his signature edge to his first-ever clothing collection. Jacket, $189, Top, $99, Skirt, $79, Sam Edelman, samedelman.com CHARGE IT Bringing your phone to life in more ways than one, Mophie's new special-edition battery cases come in a rainbow of colors and beyond (think camo and metallic). Phone case, Mophie, $79.95, mophie.com TRACK STAR The "fearlessness and originality" of Adidas Originals led singer Rita Ora to work with the label on a collection of killer looks. Jacket, Adidas Originals by Rita Ora, $90, adidas.com starting in November. Skirt, Adidas Originals by Rita Ora, $80, adidas.com SAVE THE DATE September 14. Altuzarra for Target. Be there (or online). The CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year's collab will sell…

PIECE OUT Scrunch this non-sticky pomade through strands for effortless texture. Göt2b Rise 'N Shine Gleaming Height Pomade, $6, Ulta TAKE IT OFF The secret to erasing the fiercest liner looks: this! MAC Sized To Go Pro Eye Makeup Remover, $10, maccosmetics.com BLING FINGERS One coat is iridescent; two layers are electrifying. Sally Hansen ColorFoil Nail Makeup in Liquid Gold, $8, drugstores SO MOUTHY A matte hue that won't suck the life out of lips? Cosmo promise! Burt's Bees Lip Crayon in Carolina Coast, $9, drugstores MATCHMAKER Light-diffusing pigments allow this base to match your skin tone perfectly. NYC Skin Matching Luminizer Foundation, $5, drugstores GLISTEN UP These trendy shades are extra irresistible, thanks to their eye-catching, lustrous finish. E.l.f Prism Eye Shadow in Sunset, $10, eyeslipsface.com WORK IT Tame…

1. & 7. Teeth Trick So inconspicuous, he'll never know you presumptuously packed dental essentials. Sephora Collection Sleepover Toothbrush, $16, sephora.com; Marvis Travel Toothpaste, $6, bigelowchemists.com 2. Magic Marker Recycle last night's liner with this smear-eraser. Givenchy Mister Perfect Instant Makeup Eraser High Definition, $30, Sephora 3. Sneaky Clean These pH-balanced wipes freshen everything (from pits to sexier parts) on the fly. SweetSpot Labs BePrepared On-the-Go Wipettes, $2.50 for 2, sweetspotlabs.com 4. Bed Buddy Forget liquid base. This sheer stick can be applied sans mirror before he wakes up. Marc Jacobs Beauty Smart Wand Tinted Face Stick, $42, marcjacobsbeauty.com 5. Bedroom Eyes Infused with lash-pampering argan oil, this mascara is safe (even healthy) to sleep in. Josie Maran Argan Black Oil Mascara, $22, Sephora 6. Two Scents Seduce him with…

Shirt, Ann Taylor, $79, anntaylor.com. Pants, Express, $79.90, Express. Shoes, Zara, similar styles available at Zara Take a Personal Day When Jennifer Winter, 37, decided to end her eight-year relationship with her live-in boyfriend, she had just started a job as a client-relations manager in finance, managing a team for the first time. "I tried for a month to pretend like nothing was going on, but I was a mess," she says. Her colleagues picked up on what happened when her ex sent flowers…and she threw them in the trash. "Looking back, I should've taken some personal time," she says. Situations like this are why personal days exist. "It is far better to ask for time off than it is to lose your cool," says Joan C. Williams, director of…

NAME Alex Loshin, 23 CITY New York, NY CURRENT GIG Institutional sales associate at a financial broker-dealer in NYC CAREER GOAL To grow my client base and advance at my company "I've been fascinated by the fast pace of Wall Street ever since I visited my dad on the floor of the stock exchange when I was little. In my current job, I sell market research to hedge funds and wealth-management firms. The key to moving up is to grow my client base steadily, so when I meet with clients face-to-face, I need to start building a relationship. But I don't feel at ease in the frumpy gray suits usually worn by women in my field. I'm 23! I want to be able to express my style but in a…

When Jill Abramson was appointed the first female executive editor of The New York Times, it was a big deal. When she was fired only two and a half years into the gig for her "brusque management style," it was an even bigger deal, making headlines across the globe. In her first interview since, she talks about how to get ahead…and fight your way back. Boxing the day after her firing. Abramson in the Times newsroom in 2013 when the Times won four Pulitzer Prizes. BOXING GLOVES I knew I was being fired beforehand, but it went public on a Wednesday. My kids were upset, and the loudness of the coverage was surprising.So I arrived at my trainer's in Manhattan, where I always went early on Thursdays. He had these…

1. UZOAMAKA MADUKA Maryland 2. SHANNON ZHU Georgia 3. ASHLEAH GONZALEZ New Hampshire 4. CATHLEEN D. BOMBARD Vermont 1. Editor-in-chief and cofounder of The American Reader "Maryland style mixes feminine preppiness with elegant quirkiness." Top, Tanya Taylor, $365. Skirt, Ostwald Helgason, $605. Shoes, Diane von Furstenberg, $325. Bag, Angel Jackson, $644. 2. Art-history major "When I wear red lipstick, it reminds me of Atlanta because everyone has red UGA Bulldogs and Braves tee shirts." Top, Ostwald Helgason, $540. Sunglasses, Prada, $430. Necklace, Diane Kordas. All other jewelry, Shannon's own. 3. Celebrity agent, The Society Management "My most treasured item is my mom's tee shirt from the '70s that says 'Makin' Bacon' on the front and 'Good ass is hard to find' on the back." Top, Calvin Klein Jeans, $106.…

Q My friends are always talking about their mind-erasing orgasms. Mine don't seem that strong. Do orgasms come in varying strengths, like Tylenol? A Yes, some women's vaginas are more sensitive and can have stronger orgasms—kind of like your freaky/awesome friend whose boobs you want to steal because she can orgasm from nip action alone. It's a much-repeated tip, we know, but if you're looking for more earth-altering Os, almost every sexpert we talk to says do Kegel exercises! "Having strong pelvic-floor muscles is helpful in experiencing stronger, more intense orgasms," says Megan Fleming, PhD, a sex and relationship therapist in New York City. Regularly flexing those muscles, which run from the inside of your vagina to your lower spine, can make them contract more fiercely during orgasm. Just squeeze…

YOUR GUIDE TO THE MALE BRAIN A guy's chest hair (or lack thereof) is a window into his soul. Does he spend more time in a wax room than you do (The Lochte Special) or rock a sweater for all seasons beneath his tee? THE MAN-FOREST The follicular equivalent of sweatpants, often seen on man-grizzly hybrids. PROS As wild in bed as the unbridled muff below his neck. You've always had a thing for Cosmo's classic Burt Reynolds centerfold.… CONS Just make sure he's not a hobo…or Jake Gyllenhaal between films. THE BROZILIAN His chest is as bare as your fresh Brazilian. PROS Managing a hairless chest is like having a bikini line that never looks unkempt. This dude is meticulous—in bed, work, and life. CONS Potential narcissist alert! (Unless…

GRAMS ALWAYS SAID I WAS AN OLD SOUL, which I thought was a poetic way of saying what my mother used to hiss at me when she thought no one was looking. I preferred reading to speaking and watching to doing, which meant that I was perfectly content to live the first six years of my life on the sidelines. It was fortunate that I didn't mind solitude, since the term old soul is not a strong selling point when describing yourself to other 6-year-olds. I remember the day I met Jenny, her blonde hair blowing in the wind as she enjoyed the struggle of riding her bicycle uphill in the July heat. Her skin was tan in the way that children were allowed to get before a generation of…

If you have chronic vag infections or skin irritation below the belt, try going au naturel. "Pubic hair prevents germs from getting into your vagina, where they can cause infection," says Andrea DeMaria, PhD, who coauthored a new study that found 60 percent of women have had waxing or shaving issues like ingrown hairs, cuts, and irritation. Hair also guards skin from abrasions from sex and clothes. —JESSICA MIGALA ASK DR. ASHTON Q My breasts hurt right before my period. What can I do about it? A It is called cyclic mastalgia, is caused by fluctuating progesterone levels, and tends to affect women most in the last couple of weeks of their cycle. Sleep in a sports bra, and cut down on caffeine to minimize achiness. Also, talk to your…

I heard there's a new law," Valé, a doe-eyed wisp of a 17-year-old, chattered to anyone, everyone in the waiting room of Reproductive Services of Harlingen, Texas. She gripped her primly dressed mother's hand. "Do you think they will still help?" the girl continued frantically. "Do you think it's still safe?" No one in the room—there were six pregnant women, ages 17 to 38—answered. Each had come to the clinic, tucked away in this Rio Grande Valley city about 20 miles from the Mexican border, for an abortion. Trouble is, it was illegal for them to get one here or anywhere else in the United States within 25,000 square miles. The law Valé was referring to is Texas's 2013 omnibus abortion bill, which imposed a raft of new restrictions on…

VIRGO AUGUST 23–SEPTEMBER 22 Get a sneak peek at what to look forward to…and what to watch out for this month. BY AURORA TOWER @AuroraAstro STELLAR GIFTS No one gets the job done—with flair—quite like you do. You also have a secret wild side that you show to a very select few. BLIND SPOTS You can be overly critical of yourself and others. FASHION FAVES You feel most yourself in classic styles with an edge. INDULGENCE As a devoted foodie, you love whipping up carefully crafted treats for you and your pals. SEDUCTION STYLE Being a good listener comes naturally to you, which men love, but you also know how to tell them just what you want…and where you want it. THIS MONTH Be clear about your mission and the…

Want to feel… confident? PAINT ON… GOLD "Our eyes are drawn to shiny surfaces, and gold just draws attention to itself," says Sally Augustin, PhD, a design psychologist who specializes in color. Anytime you intentionally seek attention, you feel more daring and fearless, causing a confidence spike. TWO WAYS TO NAIL IT 1 CLEARLY GILTY Paint on a clear top coat. Then enhance tips and moons with a metallic nail marker. 2 HEAVY METAL Apply two coats of gold polish. Let them dry completely between coats to minimize streaking. WANT TO FEEL… CHILLAXED? PAINT ON… BLUE "The most primitive part of our memory still thinks in terms of survival. So when we see blue—which we instantly connect to clear skies and water—we feel calm, cool, and collected," says Augustin. TWO…

1 STEP UP YOUR BEACH BAG For its 20th birthday, Longchamp's famous folding tote, Le Pliage, gets a special edition structured makeover. Très sophisticated, no? 2 GO AHEAD, ORDER THE BURGER …And add cheddar! On #NationalCheeseburgerDay, September 18. 3 HAVE A DRINK Life won't be the same without Cosmo Theatre! After an amazing seven-year run, E!'s Chelsea Lately airs its final episode August 26, 11 p.m. 4 PLACE YOUR BETS The road to the Super Bowl starts September 4, when the defending champs, the Seattle Seahawks, host the Green Bay Packers for the NFL kickoff game. Kendall Jenner with Le Pliage Heritage tote, longchamp.com. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers We'll miss you Chelsea and Chuy! Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman TURN THE PAGE FOR… 5 …INSTA-REALNESS DATACLYSM OkCupid's cofounder…

I'M TERRIBLE WHEN it comes to exercise. Even though I know it's good for me, I have days when I just can't face the gym (50 crunches? Ugh) and too often, I cancel the well-intentioned yoga class I signed up for. Plus, who wants to shell out for a celeb trainer? But help is finally here. CosmoBody, a new personalized health and fitness video channel, brings you the eight best trainers in America and adds a new workout every weekday—some you can do in as little as five minutes. Beyond fitness, the channel gives you fashion and beauty tips as well as chef demos and recipes for healthy cocktails (because you deserve one after that killer workout!). Get a 10-day free trial at CosmoBody.com. FUN, FEARLESS…FIRED? Two years ago, Jill…

"I had been seeing a guy for a month when I finally slept over at his place. I woke up to his EX-GIRLFRIEND standing there, staring at us. I didn't stick around for an explanation." —BROOKE P., 21 "He showed up to meet my parents completely stoned. He ate two plates of food and spent the rest of the night sick in our bathroom." —SHELBY J., 21 "A blind date started meowing at me from across the table. I asked what he was doing, and he leaned in and whispered, 'I'm looking for my pussy.' I ran out of there." —MARIE L., 31 "My mom set me up with a guy who poured a bowl of CRAB BISQUE on top of his pasta because it 'needed more flavor.' I almost…

KALE, YEAH! FUN Alexa Chung collabs with Nails Inc. on Nailkale polish, made with real kale. Please, feast with your eyes only. FEARLESS Madonna calls kale "gay" in a BuzzFeed word association game. Kale responds by coming out. Superfood indeed. FAIL Who invited this guy to dinner? Man finds small frog in a bag of store-bought kale, keeps it as his pet. Might need another rinse. GAME NIGHT FUN Hilarious Inside Amy Schumer sketch "Who's More Over Their Ex?" pokes fun at the universal phases of ex obsession. FEARLESS Julia Collins becomes the winning-est female Jeopardy! contestant ever (second overall after Ken Jennings). FAIL Family Feud's "Name something chicken-related a man might use to describe a woman": "Old hen" and "big-breasted." Still hasn't changed her FB status to single.…

Sporty Brights Hunter, $450 DKNY, $275 Bec & Bridge, $190 Marc by Marc Jacobs, $268 Sarah Magid Jewelry, $138 Shakuhachi, $216 Ladylike Leopard Kate Spade New York, $898 Barbara Bui, $600 Rika, $505 Dior, $3,900 Tacori, $2,690 Just Cavalli, $370 Strong Suiting Rebecca Minkoff, $498 Reed Krakoff, $795 Pour La Victoire, $245 Pulsar, $145 JCPenney, $36 Sophisticated Fringe DKNY, $195 Michael Kors, $850 Express, $69.90 Kenneth Jay Lane, $150 Yves Salomon, $1,349 All White Vera Wang, $475 Aldo, $110 LUBLU Kira Plastinina, $550 Michael Michael Kors, $298 Calvin Klein, $160 Bebe, $109 Military Chic J Brand, $950 Renvy, $119 Joe's, $198 Joelle Hawkens by Treesje, $265 American Eagle Outfitters, $15.50 Loft, $59.50 1. SPORTY BRIGHTS "I'M A TOMBOY AT HEART, BUT I STILL WANT TO LOOK FEMININE. A VARSITY JACKET…

Buying makeup can be confusing—what do you actually need to get the look you want? Thanks to makeup legend Charlotte Tilbury, it's as easy as following a recipe. She created a menu of 10 sought-after looks (here, the Rock Chick), then curated a box of products for each. Buy them all, or go à la carte. FLOWER POWER Brushes that luxe up your vanity and are petal soft and under $15 aren't an urban legend. Get them from Flower, Drew Barrymore's brainchild. Flower Ultimate Powder Brush, $13, walmart.com Charlotte Tilbury Rock Chick Gift Box, $225, charlottetilbury.com (also sold separately) Need some inspo? Cosmo's beauty team created these designs. DESIGNER NAILS If you can click a mouse, you can now be a nail artist. just go to inni.com, a site that…

I'M JUST GOING TO SAY IT. Most of my life, I've been on the good side of skinny. I know. I sound vile. Keep reading (it won't last). My thin frame was something I actually clung to in college, when, moving from small-town Massachusetts to Manhattan, I felt less smart and sophisticated than everyone else. My ability to remain "willowy" while all the beautifuls and perfects pounded beer, pigged out on pizza, and put on the freshman 15 made me feel proud. Skinny was a small rope of confidence to hold on to. But feeling good in my skinny jeans got me only so far. Despite publishing my first book—a career highlight—I wasn't happy in my personal life. Sure I had dates (often with impractical guys) and flings (cue Mr.…

WHERE TO SAVE Utilitarian products—i.e., the kind of stuff your BF might borrow—don't have to cost more than a movie ticket. CLEANSERS & SCRUBS "You don't need fancy ingredients when a product's only on your skin for 30 seconds," says Ranella Hirsch, MD, a derm in Boston. Rely on gentle cleansers and exfoliators with microbeads. (Cheaper versions often use super-scratchy grains.) TRY 1. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub ($7, drugstores) has microbeads that don't irritate. 2. Dove Beauty Bar Sensitive Skin ($3.79 for 2 bars, drugstores) is mild and moisturizes. SUN PROTECTION SPF is FDA-regulated, which means even the drugstore stuff is effective. Still, "if the one you swear by costs more, stick to it—SPF is useful only if you actually use it," says Dr. Hirsch. TRY…

$200 Stop paying that much for annual checkups. Instead, just go if something's up, like a strange sound, warning light, or smoky exhaust. 50% Hey, students: Showing off good grades can help cut your auto insurance premiums in half—like $500 less a year if your GPA is 3.5 or higher. If you earn an advanced degree or work in fields like teaching or medicine, you could get a discount too. FRI.–SUN. THE CHEAPEST TIME TO BUY GAS IS OVER THE WEEKEND! $80 You don't have to pay $40 to change the oil every 3,000 miles. Many cars can go 10,000 miles before they need new oil. 20% You may be able to save that much on auto insurance—about $200 a year—if you bundle policies from the same provider (auto plus…

5 P.M. Maybe I should skip it… Why rally to work-related cocktail parties, networking events, and luncheons? Because you're going to make them work for you. And it's fun! If your work connects you with people you enjoy and respect, your career will be better for it. So don't go in thinking, I have to be the life of the party, because if people like me, they'll hire me. Think, Connecting with people I share interests with is fun. I recently met Sallie Krawcheck, whose Pax Ellevate Global Women's Index Fund invests in companies that advance women. We're both so passionate about this issue that I predict we'll be good friends. If you like how someone works, you'll like them too. 7 P.M. Hmm, what to say next……

I didn't cry my first night in jail. By the time I got through the 12 hours of intake—the lines, the fingerprints, the strip search—it was 4 a.m. In a dorm with 50 women, I lay on a cot smaller than a twin bed, with a mattress so thin, I could feel the cold metal beneath my back. I didn't feel much of anything emotionally, except a vague sense of resolution. At least I knew my fate now. I was a convicted felon. I had spent two years awaiting a trial, accused of assaulting a policeman at an Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City in March 2012. As I remember it, the officer surprised me from behind, grabbing my right breast so forcefully, he lifted me off the…

1. EVERYONE is enveloping you in a cocoon of love. Your BFF even baked you a red velvet cake iced with the words: I hate Chad. 2. YOUR EPIC breakup-themed workout mix is making you super buff. So what if you're jogging down the street punching the air? It's so much cheaper than therapy. 3. NO TIME like the present to watch My So-Called Life on Netflix and fantasize about 1995 Jared Leto. You're single and free to fall in love and braid each other's hair for eternity. 4. TINDER…and Hinge and OkCupid, and hell, FarmersOnly.com! You're three swipes away from a hot reboundhookup—potentially on a scenic farm. 5. NOW you can get those leopard-print pillows he thought were too girlie. Because the only person you have to consult with…

Sex on campus has gotten a bad rap recently, but plenty of women are using their coed years to experiment and get empowered in bed (and more creative places…). How do we know? Because you told us. BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY "I'M FIGHTING MY SCHOOL'S BAN ON SEX" Growing up Mormon in Yakima, Washington, I was told to save sex for marriage. Teachers in the Church would chew gum and say, "Would you want this now that I've used it? That's like a girl who doesn't preserve her chastity." It was hard to hear because I'm a sexual person. My mom found my vibrator when I was 15. I had to talk to a bishop about it because Mormons aren't supposed to masturbate. Around the same time, a guy in his…

Q This new guy I'm seeing is obsessed with knowing my number. Honestly, I don't care how many people he's slept with, and I don't think he should care about how many people I have. What should I do? A Assuming you have both been tested for STIs and are honest about the results, the sex you've had in the past should generally stay there. My hunch is that this guy is self-conscious about what he thinks of as his own "low" number and/or preparing to judge you for having what he thinks of as a "high" number. I say just tell him your number and see how he reacts. Maybe he'll drop it forever and proceed to be a great boyfriend. Or maybe he'll be a dick about it,…

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Wouldn't it be nice to live in a pulled-together, sophisticated space? Sure, except that in real life, decorating is tricky! Choices are overwhelming, and budgets are limited, which is why we called on the experts to give us some pro tips. A room that makes you happy to be home and proud to show off your place? Coming right up. FIRST, CREATE THE RIGHT LAYOUT Where does it all go? Mapping out a room thoughtfully takes it from meh to magical. Drew and Jonathan Scott, stars of HGTV's Property Brothers, explain how to do it. 1. How are you going to use the space? Will you be watching TV or having people over? Think about the function of the room and how you're going to be living in it. 2.…

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What's it really like to work in fashion? Designer Rebecca Minkoff, stylist Brad Goreski, and Man Repeller blogger Leandra Medine joined Cosmo fashion editors to dish out advice to 150 readers like you at the CFDA/Cosmopolitan Fashion Career Summit. Missed it? There's even more Cosmo awesomeness coming your way! Sign up for Cosmo's Fun Fearless Life Weekends—our inspiring two-day conferences packed with speakers, panels, and networking opportunities with Cosmo editors! Check out FunFearlessLife.com for details. tweets we love @Santa_Monicaa It might be just a magazine to most people, but it taught me so much about confidence and loving myself. #MyCosmo @MarissaEmma_ MEGAN FOX ON THE NEW COSMO#HubbaHubba #GirlCrush @CtinaMarieB I love that @Cosmopolitan offers not only love and beauty advice but awesome career tips too. #MyCosmo TELL US WHAT YOU…

My nickname: The movie I would most want to star in a remake of is: The best thing my mom ever taught me is: When I'm not on-set or in the studio, you can find me: If there's one thing I've learned about love, it's: My doodles look like: My ideal date: I overuse this emoji: My favorite TV show is: What you need to know about A is.. The best part about playing Aria on PLL is: a. The clothes. b. The boys! (Have you seen Ian?) c. Getting to have three best friends. Top , Wren, $175. Skirt , 3.1 Phillip Lim. Shoes , Kotur, $695. Necklace , IaM by Ileana Makri, $350. Ring , Wendy Yue…

MOST GANGSTER Bobby Cannavale BOARDWALK EMPIRE As evil mobster Gyp Rosetti, this bad boy slung a whole lot more than guns, if you know what we're saying. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Ewan McGregor TRAINSPOTTING, THE PILLOW BOOK, AND MANY MORE Cue the montage reel. The handsome Scot deserves a standing O for his astounding body of work (see what we did there?). BEST USE OF A PROSTHETIC Jonah Hill THE WOLF OF WALL STREET The stages of seeing Hill's dong: (1) shock, (2) denial—it was, in fact, a fake—and (3) uncontrollable laughter. HONORABLE MENTION Jon Hamm ON THE STREET Yeah, we know he hasn't bared it all, but Hamm-aconda sightings (in gym shorts and even suits!) give us hope that someday all will be revealed. MOST CHARMING Jason Segel FORGETTING SARAH…

CELEBS ARE ON A roll of shunning the feminist label. Shailene Woodley, Taylor Swift, Pharrell—the list goes on.…And you know? I totally get it. When I was younger, I disavowed feminism with alarming frequency. When I was called a feminist, it felt like an insult. In fact, it was usually intended as such. What I heard was "You are an angry, sex- and man-hating victim lady person." So I, too, boldly stated that I wasn't a feminist. I was convinced that to be a feminist, I couldn't enjoy the things that I enjoy. Now I know better. As a human, I have imperfect desires—which makes me an imperfect or a bad feminist, if you will. For starters, I dance my ass off to songs that say terrible things about women.…

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How do I find a shimmer-free bronzer? —MIRANDA FENEBERGER, 20 "Scan the ingredient list—ideally, it shouldn't contain bismuth oxychloride, a popular synthetic pearl that casts a heavy sheen." No disco-ball effect here! Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Bronzer, SPF 30, $14, drugstores I've tried clip-in extensions, but my hair is too thin to hide them. Camo tricks? —SAMANTHA FARAGALLI, 21 "Halos (below) are totally imperceptible. Faux strands hang off an invisible wire headband that you hide under hair." Secret Extensions, $40, secretextensions.com Does perfume have an expiration date? —KATE FOSTER, 21 "While it won't go bad—its alcohol content prevents bacteria growth—the mixture may weaken after a year or two." SOURCE: COSMETIC CHEMIST RON ROBINSON, FOUNDER/CEO OF BEAUTYSTAT.COM My fave fall picks: Juicy Viva La Juicy Gold Couture…

Standing in the Turkish rose fields at dawn, I ask Lev Glazman, cofounder of Fresh, why I awoke with the roosters in the name of research. Apparently, the Damascus rose blooms only 40 days a year and must be picked before 10 a.m., when the oil yield is at its peak. The air smells unreal. These flowers are known for their lush scent. Once picked, their petals are distilled and their extracts blended into some of the world's most intoxicating fragrances and skin care (among them, Fresh's classic and top-selling Rose Face Mask, above). Thanks to its climate, 40 percent of the world's roses grow in Turkey (it's tied with Bulgaria as top producer), making it a magnet for brands sourcing raw materials. While some skip the trip and sub…

Monday Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future Caplet Serum ($60, elizabeth arden.com) hydrates and brightens skin. Orlane Vitality Radiance Care Eye Contour ($55, orlane.com) refreshes tired eyes. What's up A TIRED TEXTURE Seventy-one percent of us experience the Sunday Blues, according to the mental-health organization Mind. Meaning, you probably spent last night stressing over today's mile-long to-do list, not snoozing a solid eight. Result: "Inflammation, dryness, and under-eye puffiness—spurred by hormones released by sleep deprivation," says Francesca Fusco, MD, an NYC derm. In fact, a study out of University Hospitals Case Medical Center, in Cleveland, found those of us who regularly sleep less than five hours have more lines and dark spots than well-rested women. What to do Combat your skin's case of the Mondays with a depuffing eye cream (roller balls…

"ASK FOR FORGIVENESS RATHER THAN PERMISSION" The first thing I did in my job at NYFW was talk to designers, publicists, journalists, and producers to get a feel for what wasn't working. Based on that, we redesigned venues to make them more flexible and cost-effective and cut the invite list, which was out of control. Being new let me fix things and not worry about how it had been done before. If I'd asked before making changes, I might have been told no, even though they got the job done! "BRING A PLAN TO THE TABLE" Meetings with me don't last longer than 10 minutes. I tell my team to come to every meeting having figured out what their solution is for whatever issue we're discussing, what the obstacles to…

On Screwups "It's important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst thing? You're memorable." —SARA BLAKELY, FOUNDER, SPANX On Guys "Communication is the key to a good sex life. Believe it or not, he can't read your mind."—CHRISSY TEIGEN, MODEL, SODELUSHIOUS.COM CREATOR On Reaching Out "Asking for help is a radical act of self-support. It takes courage, but the reward is immense." —GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN,AUTHOR OF MIRACLES NOW On Sparks of Genius "Want to avoid a zombified state of just following the herd? Create your own reality." —JASON SILVA, HOST OF BRAIN GAMES On Drive "Hard work can lead to success, no matter where you start. It did for me." —EVA LONGORIA,ACTRESS, PHILANTHROPIST On Wellness "Nutrition, fitness, and awareness are power and make you stronger, smarter, more confident, and true…

Dress, Dsquared2. Shoes, Rupert Sanderson. Headpiece, Erickson Beamon. Earrings, Necklace, Zales Jewelers, $339. Bangles, David Yurman. Ring, Jason of Beverly Hills Dress, Valentino. Shoes, Christian Louboutin. Hat, Benoit Missolin Paris, $500. Bag, Yazbukey, $215. (On left hand) Ring, Sophie Bille Brahe. (On right hand) Ring, Holly Dyment. LUCY HALE LEADS SUCH A DRAMATIC ONSCREEN LIFE THAT YOU COULD HARDLY BLAME HER IF SHE SPENT ALL HER OFFSCREEN HOURS IN HER SOCKS ON THE COUCH, WATCHING NETFLIX. Instead, the 25-year-old star of ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars—a Memphis native who won the singing competition American Juniors at age 14—is taking on a new challenge with the release of her new country album, Road Between. "The main difference is, now I get to be myself," she says over coffee at a cute…

Steal these moves to tap all five senses, and enjoy blow-your-mind, next-level sex. touch It's time to get your hands dirty…and we mean that in the best possible way. Frisky Business Dress yourself in a naughty mix of fabrics that will give him all the feels. Try a lace bra, silk robe, and velvet undies. Then hop on top of your man and let him feel the smooth silk stroke his bare chest, and let the soft velvet graze his package while you straddle him. The scratchy lace of your bra can ignite both of your nipples. By the time you get to skin-on-skin, you'll both be hot as hell. Cold Sweats downtown on your guy for a minute, treating him to the natural warmth of your mouth and tongue.…

D*CK PICS, D*CK PICS, D*CK PICS If we ask for them? Sure! Heck, yes. If we didn't? (Hits Snapchat's Block button so fast, it breaks the sound barrier.) The "U Up?" Text This approach is a real time-saver for guys who want to eliminate the nuance of spelling out the entire word you. But if I can ignore my voice-mail in-box for two and a half years running, you bet I can ignore your completely obvious 11 p.m. attempt at a booty rendezvous. U up? Keep your abscapes to yourself, K? Gym Selfies We get it, dudes. You work out. So do we! But you don't need to take a snap of yourself flexing with a gym towel draped artfully across your chest every time you finish a set of…

I HAD ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD GIRL. I had always played it safe and followed the rules…until I met Ben*. It was my first day of grad school. I rushed into a seminar late because my car had died. I surveyed the room: 11 pale hipsters…and Ben. Tan, muscular, tattooed. He looked like he should be training for the X Games, not deconstructing contemporary American literature. I took a seat across from him. After class, Ben offered to take a look at my car. While he fixed the battery, he told me his life story. I learned that he had dropped out of high school, had been to jail multiple times, and had experimented with a wide range of drugs from the predictable (pot) to the terrifying (heroin and crack).…

Avocado toast is having a moment. Our healthy, filling riff: Top whole-grain toast with sliced avocado, squeeze on fresh lime, and sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes. Top with an egg, sunny-side up, for energy, and this breakfast might turn even you into a morning person. —JESSICA MIGALA SOURCE: DIANE HENDERIKS, RD AND CHEF FEND OFF THE FALL 15 Whether you're heading to college or sitting on your butt for hours at your job, these tips will keep the poundage away. STASH HEALTHY EATS Keep an emergency supply —kale chips, pumpkin seeds, a piece of fruit—in your desk drawer or backpack pocket. Then dip in when you're tempted by unhealthy stuff. GET BACK ON TRACK Beer and pizza at midnight? No worries. Just make your next meal a healthy…

My second week as a college freshman, I had sex for the first time. The sex itself wasn't that memorable, although I can recall the smell of my anxious sweat mixed with the synthetic-fabric aroma of my new Ikea bedding. More than anything, I remember the day after, which was filled with frequent—very urgent—trips to the bathroom. It felt like I was trying to pee out jagged shards of glass. I couldn't even focus on my phone (yeah, he never called), because I was so distracted by the forest fire burning in my crotch. At the student health center, I gave over a urine sample to rule out a kidney infection and STIs and was told I had a urinary-tract infection (UTI). It was nothing unusual: 1 in 3 women…

Sun-Kissed Iced Tea It's a breeze to make…and to drink. 1 ounce Lejay Crème de Cassis 2 ounces iced tea 1 ounce soda water ½ ounce lime juice ½ ounce simple syrup Build in a glass with ice. Top with soda water. Five-Minute Marinated Skirt Steak MARINADE 2 cups packed light or dark brown sugar ½ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 6 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped Leaves from 5 or 6 sprigs fresh rosemary Combine all ingredients in a large casserole dish. The marinade is now ready. Makes 2 cups, enough for about 3 pounds of meat. STEAK 2 cups Five-Minute Marinade 3 outside skirt steaks (about 3 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Add the skirt steaks to the marinade, and turn…

1. A coworker criticizes your idea in a staff meeting, so obviously you: a. Tell her she has something in her nose. b. Nod politely but make sure to critique any weak spots in her next presentation. c. Take her feedback to heart. 2. Your ideal Saturday night is: a. An epic kegger. b. A bottle of Chilean Malbec, Caetano Veloso on vinyl, and a hot man with a job. c. Klonopin and Golden Girls. 3. You get into a dramatic, blowout fight with your bestie, so the next day you: a. Spread a rumor that she hooked up with her cousin. b. Eat a bucket of KFC while weeping violently. c. Call to apologize. 4. You're hangin' with your mom when she says you need to watch your posture.…