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1. EAT THE PIE! Since the 23rd is National Pie Day, it's pretty much your civic duty to order dessert. Whipped cream, optional. 2. REINVENT YOUR SCENT Infused with notes of lime and leather, Gaga's latest fragrance is as weirdly fabulous as the Lady herself. Eau de Gaga, $34, kohls.com 3. SIP A SUPERFOOD . In your face, green juice! Just one cup of Panatea's frothy matcha tea packs the nutritional punch of 10 cups of regular green tea (panateagreen.com). 4. GET HOOKED … as this trio's degrees-of-separation drama puts your own post-grad ordeals to shame. WELCOME BACK, TV 5. Glee's final season premieres Jan. 9 (FOX). 6. Girls returns Jan. 11 (HBO). 7. Downton Abbey is back Jan. 4 (PBS). 8. GET CENTERED …with…

I know lots of people roll their eyes at New Year's Eve, but I'm happy to be a basic bitch about this. I love New Year's Eve, and what's not to love? It's a huge party followed by a fresh start, a chance to cancel out the mistakes of last year and do you—all new. I love to be in the center of it all when the ball drops. And where better to be than Times Square as Cosmopolitan and CoverGirl sponsor this year's New Year's Eve kiss? If you're far away and throwing your own soiree, live-stream the action at Cosmopolitan.com. I'll be the one wearing a giant pink foam hat and handing out noisemakers to revelers when the ball drops—10…9…8…7… Of course, if you're like me, you'll also…

MR. PORTUGAL CRISTIANO RONALDO Just imagine how much the top name in soccer could teach you about, er, ball-handling. @Cristiano MR. NIGERIA DAYO OKENIYI The Hunger Games actor gives seriously good face: See perfectly cocked eyebrow and a left dimple that just won't quit. @DayoOkeniyi MR. IRELAND SIVA KANESWARAN Hello, Big Hero Sexy: The Wanted singer once got a black eye defending a woman from her aggro boyfriend on the streets of NYC. @SivaKaneswaran MR. MEXICO DIEGO BONETA The PLL and 90210 alum is a quadruple threat: He acts, he sings, he dances, and he deep-conditions. @DiegoBoneta MR. TAIWAN GODFREY GAO The 6'4" model and Mortal Instruments actor was the first Asian guy ever to star in a Louis Vuitton ad campaign. If only he came with the cost of…

Around the time you read this, I will be 30. I'd like to say that I'm immune to the big-dealness of it, but I'm not. I thought I'd be wildly successful by 25! That wasn't true, but I realized I was on the right path. Say you want something at 25 and you get it at 32—is it any less sweet? No. Things come when they're supposed to and they're not any less of a milestone. The most important thing you should do or know by 30 is not to tell people what to do or know by 30. Here, some of the more egregious "shoulds" IMHO. BY 30, YOU SHOULD KNOW… …How to fall in love without losing yourself. If you know how to do that, then you must…

THE SHIRT Look for button-downs with dart seams at the bust that keep the front from stretching open. THE JEANS A dark rinse, no fades, is key for slimming and lengthening legs. THE JACKET When wearing a trench unbuttoned, tie the belt in the back to keep an hourglass shape. THE BLAZER A graphic-print lapel draws attention away from the waistline. SHADES, Foster Grant, $19.99, similar styles available at fostergrant.com HAT, Express, $24.90, express.com SHIRT, Banana Republic, $ 69.50, bananarepublic.com JACKET, New York & Company, $99.95, nyandcompany.com BAG, Kate Spade Saturday, $275, saturday.com LAZER, The Kooples, $595, thekooples.com SHOES, BCBG Max Azria, $350, bcbg.com JEANS, Jordache, $16.44, walmart.com…

Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant in Cool Essentials, $5.50, drugstores 32 Effervescent Breath Treatment in Spearmint by Thomas P. Connelly, DDS, $20, neimanmarcus.com 0:00 to 1:29 DESTROY THE…DRINK STINK Chug a glass of water (booze dries out your mouth, welcoming bad breath–causing bacteria). Brush your teeth (and tongue!), then chew on an odor-killing treatment (above). Since alcohol seeps through your pores as you metabolize it, spray your whole bod with an aerosol deodorant (Dove's, above, leaves no residue) to help absorb and neutralize booze-infused sweat all day. Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in HD Poinsettia, $9, drugstores 4:30 to 4:59 BLINK AWAY THE…VINO VISION Enlarged blood vessels don't just pop up on the skin, they also appear on the whites of your eyes. Unless you're Beyoncé and can get away with wearing…

In your average workplace rom-com, the boss is a Katherine Heigl–ish, type-A workaholic whose stick-straight hair is as indicative of her competence as her four-inch black stilettos. Curly-haired girls like me? We're not usually in those roles, sometimes not even in those films. Instead, we're playing second fiddle to real stars (cue Judy Greer's Penny to J.Lo's Mary in The Wedding Planner), waiting to be made over (à la Clueless)…or making an ass of ourselves on the job (Never Been Kissed). In Hollywood, curly hair just isn't taken that seriously at work. For me, real life isn't much different. At my first office job, I found myself in a crowded elevator, the sole ringletted head among straight locks. If there were other curly girls, they concealed it with perfect Kate…

WARM-UP Stand with feet together, arms straight and extended in front of chest. Bend knees, and slowly lower butt toward heels. Pulse arms three times. Go back to standing. Repeat 10 times. ON THE EDGE 1 Stand with feet together with hands at sides. With feet together, engaging your outer abs (obliques) as you push off, jump a few feet to the right. 2 Now immediately jump left, back to where you were. Continue for 40 seconds. For each move, rest for 20 seconds, then do the next one. SAFETY FIRST Plyometric moves (aka jumping!) are high-impact. If you have bad knees or feel discomfort, don't jump. Push from heels to toes or step instead of jump. GET HOTTER, FASTER! Find more workouts on our fitness and lifestyle video platform,…

REALLY, SHE NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION. CAMERON DIAZ IS EVERYTHING. HERE, THE ULTIMATE COSMO GIRL SERVES UP KILLER LIFE-COACH-STYLE REALNESS—YOU KNOW, IN CASE THE WHOLE ACTOR/AUTHOR THING SOMEHOW FIZZLES OUT. written by Lauren Bans photographed by Matthias Vriens-McGrath fashion director Aya Kanai APPROXIMATELY22 MINUTESAFTER I SIT DOWNFOR COFFEE WITHCAMERON DIAZ,SHE'S TEACHINGME HOW TO, ER,STAY REGULAR. We're tucked away at a corner table at one of the more nondescript West Hollywood hotels. "Don't tell anyone about this place!" she pleaded when we sat down. Now she's deep into a soliloquy on the digestive tract, mine in particular. "First thing in the morning, you have to drink this much water," Diaz instructs, holding up a wine bottle–size canister of H2O that she carries at all times. "Don't put any food in your belly…

Studies have found that about 25 percent of women can come in any variation of guy-on-top. But three out of four girls at brunch agree: Cowgirl is seriously bomb. Not only will you O easier (and, dude, will you ever), but you'll feel (and look) like a boss goddess. Girl-on-top is empowering, orgasmic, assertive, orgasmic, and…did we mention orgasmic? Unlike guys' orgasms during penetration, yours are less about going straight down to Poundtown and more about how much love your clitoris gets. The ideal body position is any in which his upper pelvis rubs against your pleasure button. "Many women find it's easiest to get just the right clitoral alignment in cowgirl," says sex therapist Stephen Snyder, MD, who has counseled hundreds of couples on their bedroom boogie. Once you're…

Recently, I was having lunch with a woman—for our purposes, let's refer to her as Lame Former Friend (LFF)—who couldn't stop talking about the amount of sex she and her new boyfriend had the night before. We were at the Ivy in L.A., which is not a super-appropriate place to talk about doing the old do-si-do, so I didn't chime in with my own sexploits. But when LFF looked at me with concern and said, "I hope your sex life is just as fulfilling," I needed to set her straight. First of all, my sex life is awesome. My fiancé and I literally can't stop having sex. And second of all, you hope my sex life is just as fulfilling? I've been in a happy relationship for six years, which…

Masters of sex "When I need to talk to my husband about a delicate sex issue, I replace the words 'You never' with 'I would love.' 'You never give it to me hard enough' is a burn. But 'I would love you to give it to me harder' is dirty talk." —EMMY, 32, MARRIED TO HUSBAND DAN FOR 3 YEARS "Oral is a sexual olive branch for us. When I really want him to run to the store, I bribe him with a BJ. And when he wants me to make him dinner, he knows it will sweeten the deal if he goes downtown on me. Oral solves pretty much anything." —ANNIE, 28, DATING BOYFRIEND FINCH FOR 1 YEAR "No matter what, there's always time for a quickie. F*ck your…

At 17, Kat Cole was a Hooters hostess, and by 26, she'd soared up the company's ladder to the executive suite. Now 36 and the president of Cinnabon, she tells how to make your youth one of your best career assets. DON'T KNOCK YOUR OWN RéSUMé Yes, I started my career at Hooters, and I'm proud of it. I had chances to leave, but I stayed because it was a fast-growing company. I thought, "Where else can I get these chances as a college dropout?" My gratitude for those opportunities and my pride in what we were creating outweighed my concern about what others thought. DO THE MENIAL STUFF, THE GLAM FOLLOWS Never say "that's not in my job description," because you never know where new experiences can take you.…

ERIN HELFERT got in trouble a lot at the parochial school she attended in Houston. Her short skirts were "immodest," her outspokenness unwelcome. So when a high school teacher pressed into her, aroused, she reported him to the head of security. The response: "Do you like to turn men on to get them in trouble?" She came away motivated to study bias against women—so she could work to prevent it. "Being asked to shut up only encouraged me to speak louder," she says. After college, followed by graduate studies in Paris, she moved to Morocco in June 2008 to work on her graduate thesis about gender-based violence. By August, she'd run out of money. She moved to Casablanca and got a job at a high-end motorcycle dealership. With her first…

03.21–04.20 Aries AMBITIOUS • enthusiastic • fiercely fabulous sexycast This is an especially great year for you! The heavens are supporting you—oh, confident and fiery lady—with lots of planets in fire signs to boost your creativity and charisma even more. You're a magnet for poetic, dreamer types who feed your passionate nature. You may not have to look far afield, as love might blossom with someone you've been overlooking in your larger circle of friends. Take some time to reevaluate your relationship patterns and think about what hasn't been working. By fall, you'll be ready to make the most of an amazing chance for a true connection. lifecast You like to keep dashing along to the next great adventure, but this year, slow down a bit and…

09.23–10.22 Libra CONSIDERATE • sociable • winningly charming sexycast Love could blossom in the most unlikely places this year! You shine when you're at the center of a happy group, so revel in your natural role as the hostess. Bringing friends together could put you in contact with an exciting man who will cherish you. Make sure you dedicate time for just the two of you, so you can get to know each other and create a real bond. Open yourself up to being intimate, physically and with your emotions. You like harmony, but prioritize being honest, even if some things are hard to say. Taking a trip could lead to love this spring, either with someone new you meet or because sparks really start to fly while…

What's your modality? (and wtf is that?) While your sign tells you a lot about your energy and personality, your modality—a lesser-known astro category—describes how you express that energy. You may be cardinal (someone who initiates action), fixed (a stabilizing influence), or mutable (a change agent). Knowing your modality helps you discover the strengths you can bring to the workplace and to your relationships. See which modality you are, below, and take our quiz to see which modality you're most attracted to. Then turn the page to learn how the sparks will fly IRL! CARDINAL aries, cancer, libra, Capricorn You are the doers, the problem solvers of the zodiac! You get restless sitting still. You are innovative and purposeful and will take calculated risks to achieve your aims. The rush…

There aren't a lot of good reasons for a girl to get out of bed early on a Saturday—in 40-degree weather at 7 a.m. So it's a bit of a miracle that 2,000 Cosmo readers gathered over two days in November at Lincoln Center in NYC. Dressed like bosses in leather pants and heels, they came for Cosmo's sold-out Fun Fearless Life Weekend, sponsored by Maybelline New York and Express, coproduced with WME, and headlined by speakers from Spanx founder Sara Blakely to Kelly Osbourne. Attendees arrived from places as far-flung as Copenhagen. They networked, took selfies, and sprinted in place to get their blood pumping (thanks, Adam Rosante!). They mingled with the stars and drank Chambord cocktails at the VIP party. They met up with speakers at the Cosmo…

"I was on a bike recently, riding around, listening to Stevie Wonder, and crying about my ex. Lord knows what I was doing." —ANTHONY H., 35, busser, from Coney Island, NY "Once, after getting drunk at a friend's party, I came home, tore off my dress, and threw it into the trash outside. I have no idea why. It was gone the next morning when I went to look for it. Worst thing I've ever done while drunk." —LAUREN D., 27, media coordinator, from Mallorca, Spain "The first time I wore this trench, I got all these looks from dudes. A cute guy rode by on his bike and said, 'Excuse me, I don't think you have any pants on.' I'd run out of the house with just the trench…

ON BEING BADASS "I play a lot of tough guys and violent characters, but I'm not like that at all. I'm a hippie who smiles a lot and is pretty relaxed. I've often had an escape fantasy that I would go out into the woods by myself for a year or two and discover who I am and what life is about." MY WEAKNESS "Ice cream. My girlfriend got me an ice-cream maker—oh yeah, I get loose. I can't make it that often because I'll eat the whole thing, but a couple months ago, I made double-dark chocolate. I put in twice the amount of chocolate, crystallized ginger, gingersnap cookies, a bit of chili flake—whew, forget about it!" ON NUDE PICS "I just got an iPhone last year. I love…

Coat, French Connection, $325, lordandtaylor.com. Dress, DKNY Jeans, $129.50, available at select DKNY stores. Clutch, CC Skye, $362, glamboutique.com. Earrings, AV Max, $20 for set of 6, avmax accessories.com. Bracelet, Lydell NYC, $35, lydellnyc.com. Rings (from top, left to right), BaubleBar, $20, baublebar.com; Rue Gembon, $45, ruegembon.com; AV Max, set of 5 for $37, avmaxaccessories.com…

FLASH POINT Downplay the in-your-face shine of a metallic skirt and accessories with a casual graphic or vintage tee. Top, Mango, $29.99, mango.com. Skirt, Missguided, $34.18, missguidedus.com. Shoes, AMI Clubwear, $29.99, amiclubwear.com. Bag, Lulu*s, $40, lulus.com. Ear cuff, ring, BaubleBar, $28 each, baublebar.com. Bracelet, Banana Republic, $49.50, bananarepublic.com Sunglasses, Quay Australia, $45, quay australia.com THE RED ZONE Every day is game day when sporty meets sexy in a jersey minidress. Add locker-room-inspired accessories FTW. Necklace, BaubleBar, $36, baublebar.com Dress, Missguided, $41, missguidedus.com. Earrings, AV Max, $25, avmaxaccessories.com BRIGHT TURN Give your neutral basics a break and choose highlighter-neon shades that glow through the darkest of winters. Bag, GoJane, $31, gojane.com Sweater, Aerie, $39.95, aerie.com. Pants, $49.95, hat, $24.95, American Eagle Outfitters, ae.com. Shoes, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, $50, converse.com.…

This face-sculpting technique that's blowing up YouTube (and the Kardashians' Instas) looks hot…but can be confusing. Makeup guru Laura Mercier makes it as simple as a paint-by-numbers kit. 1 prep skin Spread a dime-size drop of primer over your entire face. It acts like glue, helping the contour stay on skin all day (and night!). Next, smooth on a tinted moisturizer to even out your complexion. 2 sculpt your features Define your bone structure by drawing a line of cream bronzer above your eyebrows, down the sides of your nose, below cheekbones, and on the tip of your chin. 3 make them pop Complete the illusion of fiercer features by dabbing highlighter on the center of your forehead, down the middle of your nose, above cheekbones, and atop your cupid's…

SNEAKY SKIN SIN STAYING UP PAST MIDNIGHT WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL? Late-night partying—or just blowing through your Netflix queue—causes more than dark circles. A recent study noted sleep-deprived women (those who fall into the "poor" category of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) age faster than those who catch enough Zs. The theory: Skin-repair rates lag with less sleep, causing lines, spots, and slack skin. THE FIX Studies show the antioxidant resveratrol, found in grapes and red wine (and in Chanel's serum, here) not only amps up skin's ability to mend itself but also gets your body to create its own antioxidants, says NYC derm Joshua Zeichner, MD. Apply at night, when skin is in repair mode. Chanel Le Lift Firming Anti-Wrinkle Sérum, $175, chanel.com SNEAKY SKIN SIN OWNING THE URBAN…

Post-baby "waist training"—wearing a super-restrictive undergarment day and night—is trending with celebs. With repeated use, a corset can help reunite your ab muscles if they've separated during childbirth, so your belly looks flatter even after you take it off. But gastroenterologists warn that prolonged stomach pressure can cause acid reflux and damage the GI tract. Instead, do core exercises to strengthen your abs, whether or not you've had a baby. —MARISSA GAINSBURG SOURCE: REBEKAH GROSS, MD, GASTROENTEROLOGIST AND CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT THE NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ASK DR. ASHTON Q I had an abortion. Will that make it harder for me to get pregnant later? A It's very unlikely. Medical abortion with prescription drugs and surgical abortion using vacuum aspiration both pose no fertility risk. There is a very…

KEEP THINGS CLASSY THIS NEW YEAR'S. IN FRINGE, CHIFFON, SEQUINS, AND LACE, NICKELODEON-TURNED-MTV STAR VICTORIA JUSTICE (HER NEW SHOW, EYE CANDY, DEBUTS JANUARY 12) TAKES THE PRESSURE OFF WHAT TO WEAR FOR THE BIG BALL DROP. HERE'S TO A 2015 THAT'S NOTHING SHORT OF VICTORIOUS—WINK! Top, shirt, skirt, Valentino. Mask, Erickson Beamon. Ring, Maison Martin Margiela Heritage Fine Jewelry Collection PRIMP TO WIN Dress, Boss. Clutch, Reece Hudson. Necklace, bracelet, Jennifer Fisher. Cuff, Michelle Campbell. Ring, Saskia Diez. (On him) Jacket, shirt, Public School. Pants, Neil Barrett. Tie, Calvin Klein. Shoes, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. Mask, New York Vintage Inc. LUCKY STARS Sweatshirt, Marc Jacobs. Skirt, DKNY. Shoes, Schutz. Stole, Charlotte Simone. Mask, New York Vintage Inc. Rings (on left hand), Saskia Diez; (on right hand) Maison Martin Margiela…

"Dear Laura, thanks for the excellent, disheartening essay you wrote about sober dating," an articulate stranger named Eli (not his real name) typed in an e-mail to me. This wasn't the first time a random lonely heart had reached out about my writing. But this time was different: I wrote back. Within days of that first message from Eli—whom I'd promptly Google-stalked and happily discovered was gorgeous—we were e-mailing constantly, sharing both day-to-day minutiae ("here's a sexy picture of my omelet!") and our darkest fears ("I'm scared of dying alone"). He lived in Canada. I was in California. He was a few years younger, but we had a ridiculous number of things in common. Soon we were texting all day. Then we added hours-long phone calls into the mix. Within…

Q When my boyfriend and I go out, I pay for both of us. I work full-time, but he got kicked out of college and is now sitting on his ass. I'm losing my attraction to him—am I a snobby bitch/the worst girlfriend ever? A It sounds like your standards are too low: He's been sitting on his ass and leeching off your hard work? Of course that's a turn-off. You're not the worst girlfriend ever, but I'm sure you can be better, because it's hard to be a great girlfriend to a lame guy—and easy to lose your attraction when he acts like this. If he's been living on your couch for more than a month, maybe you should lose this loser altogether. Q I really want to chop…

Throughout most of my 20s, I was a busy career girl who didn't travel much. Then I started talking to jet-setting friends and got hit with a serious case of wanderlust. Two years ago, I quit my job to become a travel writer, and since then, I've jumped on at least a hundred domestic and international flights. The lesson? Traveling is easier than I thought it would be. Along the way, I've learned about the world, engaged in a few on-the-road romances, and said yes to experiences I never imagined I'd have, like snacking on tarantulas in Cambodia (crunchy!). You can reap these benefits too. Here's how. IT'S GOOD FOR YOU Research shows that vacations reduce stress and that getting excited for an upcoming trip can make you feel happier.…

KNOW YOUR MAX. Decide how much you'll spend. At the end of this article, add up the cost of drinks, food, and decorations. Over budget? Whittle your guest list, or recruit a good friend to cohost with you to split the cost. HAVE IT AT HOME. Bars usually charge an event fee and drink minimum (no thanks). Fancy up the vibe at home by hiring a bartender. We found one on TaskRabbit.com for $15 an hour. TIME IT WISELY. Happy-hour drinks and apps are cheaper than hosting a meal. Plan on three bites per person. Get one thing that cooks in the oven, like flat bread, a charcuterie plate, and maybe hummus, crudités, and olives. EDIT YOUR INVITES. Paperless Post has free, classy digital invitations that make it a cinch…

Headrests are not the new footrests! SPACE INVADER "This lady had the nerve to bump my headrest just to get her feet up…and didn't even apologize." — ANGIE J., 27 TOTAL FOOT FOUL "This woman had her incredibly stank-ass feet propped up behind us the entire game on a humid 80-degree night." — MICHELLE D., 25 PROVEN GUILTY "As if jury duty wasn't bad enough." — MICHELE A., 26 FEET-QUENT FLYER "I didn't know the airport was your living room." — ANN P., 27 GROUND CONTROL "Barefoot in a coffee shop…gross!" — HAILEY H., 25 Please make yourself at home. Shopping Information INTERIOR COVERS Page 3: Emilio Pucci — Pucci boutiques in Aventura, Fla., Design District in Miami, and Madison Avenue, NY. Casadei — amazon.com. Smith + Mara…

05.22–06.20 Gemini PLAYFUL • resourceful • spiritedly flirtatious sexycast You are headed toward the relationship you've always dreamed about but were afraid you'd never find. This year, you'll get there by realizing what you need—true passion with someone who inspires you. Don't settle for less. Once you find him, nurture the romance by doing all the small, personal things you can to show your love you care—in a style all your own. Love could also blossom through friends this year, so let your social side shine. Don't be afraid to explore an unconventional relationship that may open up new doors for you. June and August are especially hot months for romance, so say yes to an unexpected trip. Being open to adventure could set the stage for fireworks.…

11.22–12.21 Sagittarius OPTIMISTIC • adventurous • free-spirited sexycast You're feeling confident this year, which is always an aphrodisiac for men! Driven by your endless curiosity, in the past, you've treasured independence above all else. But now, your innate warmth and emotional steadfastness will lead you to a true love. He will have an intellectual streak and be able to hold his own in conversation—you'd be bored by someone who couldn't. If you slow down long enough to let him in, you'll find it worth the pause. But nothing is totally smooth sailing. With all this excitement in the air, you may get thrown a few curveballs. Your flexible attitude will be your best ally to keep things from getting too off-balance. Exciting opportunities this spring will show you…

SILJA MAGG Known for her cutting-edge fashion editorials, photographer Magg makes her Cosmo debut shooting this season's embellished must-haves for "Turn Down for What?" (p. 39) and sporty metallics, pastels, and neons for "Fun, Fearless Finds Under $50" (p. 47). LIFE TURNING POINT "Moving to New York from Iceland, a country of 325,000 people, pushed me. You're competing with the best, which can be very inspiring." Instagram: @SiljaMagg CHELSEA CLINTON The vice chair of the Clinton Foundation—a collaboration with the No Ceilings initiative she and her mom launched last year, which advocates for women worldwide and celebrates those who break barriers in unique ways—wrote the intro for "Are You a Rule Breaker?" (p. 132). MY BEST AND WORST HABIT "Hyperorganization. I get a lot done, but it's hard to be…

"For our first date, he took me shopping to BUY HIMSELF NEW SNEAKERS. The whole time, he talked about how much they cost and how great they looked. Tacky!" —BRITTANY C., 25 "He got completely wasted, ordering over $50 worth of drinks. When the bill came, he said he didn't bring enough money and asked if I could spot him." —TERESA H., 32 "On our second date, he told the couple sitting next to us that he was planning on bringing another girl out tonight but she told him to lose her number." —CRYSTEL A., 23 "He spent 20 minutes describing HOW GROSS ANOTHER GIRL SMELLED…down there." —ANNA B., 27 His wallet is not Going the Distance. "He hit a deer with his car, and all he had to say…

GO-GO GADGETS! FUN No more excuses for the always cashless (aren't we all?): The new DipJar lets you tip with credit or debit. FEARLESS Former factory worker creates the Chairless Chair. Strap it on, then stand, walk, or have a seat. Relief! FAIL For the most shameless selfie takers: designer Christian Cowan-Sanluis and Acer's in-your-face (literally) Selfie Hat. THE ME PARKS AND REC FUN Disney Fairy Tale Weddings unveils an animated, interactive cake. Project your own love story and eat it too! FEARLESS Thank you, creator of the DILFs of Disneyland on Instagram for sharing this tappable source of hotness. FAIL Because nothing goes better with heatstroke than heartburn: Disney's Hollywood Studios' Fiesta Chili-Cheese Bread Cone. FAUX INK FUN Lady Bey flaunts multiple Flash Tattoos on vacation, solidifies temporary tats…

LEATHER CHECK Dare to skip the tights for a pair of thigh-grazing boots. Vest, Topshop, $130, topshop.com. Sweater, American Eagle Outfitters, $49.95, ae.com. Skirt,1.State, $98, nordstrom.com. Boots, Guess, $159, guess.com SLICK SURFACE Choose jeans with a glossy finish that repels falling snow. Jacket, Express, $148, express.com. Jeans, Paige Denim, shopbop.com. Shoes, Sam Edelman, $250, samedelman.com. Bag, Vince Camuto, $228, vincecamuto.com Fashion blogger Rumi Neely. FAUX SURE! Fake the luxe look of real fur in a simple one- or two-tone faux coat. Coat, H&M, $39.95, hm.com. Skirt, Topshop, $96, topshop.com. Shoes, Shellys London, $150, heels.com. Bag, Michael Michael Kors, $258, available at select Michael Kors lifestyle stores…

WAVE GOOD-BYE… …To dry. Shea butter keeps hands cashmere-soft as temps drop. Tocca Cleopatra Crema da Mano, $10, sephora.com DO OR DYE Safeguards hair color and shine, so you can push back touch-ups by a week or two. Fekkai Technician Color Care Shampoo, $5 for 2 oz., fekkai.com STARE TACTIC Double-tap alert! Fierce purple liner makes for a standout selfie. L'Oréal Paris Silkissime Eyeliner by Infallible in Pure Purple, $9, lorealparisusa.com SO CHEEKY This one-shade-fits-all blush adapts to different tones via light-reflecting pigments. Tarte Deluxe Skintuitive Cheek Stain in Energy, $10, sephora.com MANICURE Beat the winter blues with nails so bright, you'll need shades. Essie Nail Polish in Mod Squad, $8.50, essie.com FRENCH IMPORT A sensorial trip to the land of the chic (sans budget-busting flight!). L'Occitane Arlésienne Perfumed Soap,…

FORECAST PLACES LIKE… Miami, Puerto Rico WHAT'S HAPPENINGHeat causes your outermost layer of skin to thicken and shed less. "It's a protective mechanism to shield basal skin cells—the 'mother' of all other skin cells—from UV damage and cancer," says NYC derm Dennis Gross, MD. Another issue: Humidity doesn't allow sweat to evaporate. Part calcium, that layer of sweat hardens, trapping grime inside. QUICK FIX: Cut through oil with a mattifying face wash, like Garnier Clean+ Shine Control Cleansing Gel ($8, drugstores). QUICK FIX: The eight oils in L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Glow Renewal Facial Oil ($25, drugstores) mimic skin's natural moisture layer. WET ZONE QUICK FIX: A gentle peel (such as Olay ProX Nightly Purifying Micro-Peel, $40, drugstores) prevents skin cell and sweat buildup. QUICK FIX: Insulate the super-thin skin…

Madison chock 22, ICE DANCER Hack your morning. "I'm not a morning person," says Chock. "I have to get everything ready the night before or I'd never get out the door to practice." You too? Lay out each piece of your workout outfit—even your socks, because nothing fizzles your a.m. mojo like a sock drawer—get breakfast ingredients ready, and set the coffee-pot timer. Find a partner. Science shows that the buddy system works—knowing someone is relying on you to show up makes you less likely to bail on your a.m. workout. All the better if it's a cutie like Chock's partner, Evan Bates. "Having a friend to laugh and talk with makes a workout more fun," says Chock. "He keeps me going!" Get cute, cozy gear. "Confession: I have at…

We love Hatchery's monthly subscription boxes, which are filled with artisanal goodies—like spice rubs, tomato chutney, and flavored cooking oils. So, hostess gifts for the holiday season…done. $20 a month, Hatchery.co —L.P. LESS IS MORE Pick up smaller varieties of fruits and veggies with skin on them (mini cukes, fingerling potatoes). The skin is full of nutrients—and smaller sizes have a higher skin-to-flesh ratio—so you'll get more health benefits. Plus, they're cute. —M.G. Cake in a Cup Be the Martha Stewart of the microwave! A mug dessert keeps the portion size sane. BANANA STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE 3 T spelt or white flour ¼ t. baking powder 1/16 t. salt 2½ t. sugar 1 T plus 2 t. water 1 T mashed banana ¼ t. vanilla extract FOR THE STREUSEL ¼…

YOUR SLEEPOVER STATUS RANDOM HOOKUP MAKEUP YOU CAN SLEEP IN: Leave your cosmetics bag at home—these budge-proof finds require zero reapplication the a.m. after. 1 EYE SCORE Battle a.m. smudges with this 24-hour, waterproof wand. Lancôme Hypnôse Star 24-Hour Waterproof, $28.50 2 POWDER PLAYER Sleep easy in this skin-perfecting base. BareMinerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment in Tan, $60 3 MAGIC ERASER Sweat-proof: It ensures no mid-sex meltdowns. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Flawless Wear Concealer, $24 4 STAY IN LINE This one lasts past next-day brunch. Too Faced Bulletproof 24-Hour Eyeliner in Ooh & Aah, $22 5 CREAM OF THE CROP Cream shadow trumps powder in the longevity department. Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Mono Intense Cream Eye Color in Dahlia, $36 6 PERMA-GLOW Liquid tints give you a sexy stain…

Q My boyfriend treats me like gold—but I still have sex dreams about the jerk I used to hook up with. Why, god, why? A Just because a vile ex is haunting your dreams doesn't mean you have a jerk fetish. "Dreams are symbolic," says Madeleine Castellanos, MD, a psychiatrist specializing in sexuality. It may just mean there's some aspect of your sexual relationship with him that was exciting and that you miss, she says. If a jerk is sexing up your REM sleep cycle, some more forward behavior from your man might do it for you in the sack. To loosely quote Lil Jon, you may want a gentleman on the streets and a freak in the sheets. Have your BF channel his inner brute with a hot, rough…

BAD TO THE BONE 5 Bad Boyfriends I Have Been It's not you—it's me. One good guy can be many shitty boyfriends, depending on where he is in life. JOSH GONDELMAN 1 No-Boundaries Boy I was 4. My girlfriend was 3. "I don't want you to kiss me," she said. I did it anyway. Turns out, that's a common deal breaker, in preschool and beyond. 2 Terrible-in-Bed Guy I was too inexperienced to have any special skills on my sex résumé. That made me intensely self-conscious, a great trait in the bedroom…if your goal is sleeping alone and fully clothed. 3 The Workaholic When you're invested in your career, you work hard, like I did. When you're also invested in your relationship, you make time for your girlfriend, like I…

We Need to Talk… "One patient tried to get her boyfriend to come to couples therapy, but he refused. She begged me to find a way they could air out their differences, so I suggested they try a local relationship seminar. Well, the seminar did help him open up—and he broke up with her. She stormed into my office in a frenzy, screaming that it was all my fault! I listened calmly, maintaining eye contact with the patient, while telling myself, This won't last forever. She just needs to get it all out. In the end, she realized she was better off without him." —TASHA KORNEGAY, PHD, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR Groomzilla "A groom ordered a five-tier chocolate mousse cake for his outdoor wedding. I explained that it couldn't possibly last…

WHEN I WAS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, I had a teacher who told my parents that I was "very precocious." The teacher didn't intend the comment to be a compliment, but my parents took it as one. They thought it was great they had a daughter who raised her hand and wasn't afraid to speak up in class. I was so fortunate to have parents who acted as a countervailing force to the insidious ways in which girls are told to lower their voices, not to stand up. The Clinton Foundation launched No Ceilings: The Full Participation Project to study the progress women and girls have made over the last 20 years and what opportunities are still limited. In other words, what glass ceilings are still stopping us from getting where…

1. DIY crafts are: a. …Ain't nobody got time for that. b. Ew. You get what you pay (or don't pay) for. c. …Why? Do you need some?! I can make you a purse out of a tampon and kibble. 2. Your lifestyle idol is: a. Olivia Pope. b. Gwyneth Paltrow. c. Lauren Conrad. 3. Gotta get to work! You open your closet and reach for: a. One of the Hillary-inspired pantsuits you take turns boring your coworkers with. b. The Céline pants you're obsessed with…for the next five minutes. c. An authentic 1950s handmade patchwork swing dress that's more "mothball" than Mad Men. 4. Your dream guy is: a. The one you've been dating since you were 15. b. Jack Ma. c. Literally anybody, as long as…

07.23–08.22 Leo BRAVE • regal • powerfully exciting sexycast Get ready: 2015 is an especially sexy year for you. You may be exploring new things in the bedroom that will rock your mind—don't be afraid to get wild! The right guy will bring out that adventurous side of you, but you will have sweet, homey moments too. When you find someone you can create domestic routines and rituals with who also keeps things surprising between the sheets, you've struck gold. This is the time to let someone in…and even take care of you a little bit. This summer, you'll thrive when you embrace compromise and allow your relationship to evolve into something even better than you could have orchestrated! lifecast You are transforming your career this year! Think…

01.20–02.18 Aquarius INDEPENDENT • unique • electrically alluring sexycast This year is all about balancing your desire for freedom with a partner who is very much his own person. If you are still looking for Mr. Wonderful, this winter, you might be enticed by a confident guy with big dreams who will want to whisk you away on an adventure. Try to be open to new things he might bring to your life, but don't be shy about sharing your boundaries and point of view. You'll feel more powerful than ever in August and September. Others will notice and be drawn to you, so get out there and strut your stuff! lifecast You could feel torn between two alternatives at work. Your efforts are paying off, hence these…