Innehållsförteckning för Summer 2024 från Cosmopolitan

Picture this: You’re 21 years old and you’re watching your vision board explode into existence. You go from studying for a degree in mining engineering to performing at a Dolce & Gabbana after-party at Milan Fashion Week. Then you have a viral single, “Water,” that not only gets played e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e but also wins you a Grammy. Then you announce your first international headlining tour. Then you book your first cover of Cosmo. Then…you get injured, and you have to cancel your shows, and it sucks. By the time of this writing, that was already a minor blip in the unstoppable forward motion that is Tyla, the now-22-year-old South African pop sensation currently holding the world in the palm of her hand. (And yes, she’s back in action and you can…

One of my greatest joys in life is evangelizing about how Black folk approach beauty (it’s honestly the reason this column exists). Part of that approach is a unique and hard-won love language that anyone can be inspired by: I like to call it “enhancing, not transforming,” and it reflects how the best products make us look like our best selves, not like somebody else entirely. This idea is deeply rooted in Black beauty, which is largely self-referenced: We know we’re gorgeous; we don’t need outside validation—although if you’ve got something to help us kick it up a notch, then great. I realize that may sound a bit cocky to some, but it’s actually a truth born out of resilience and self-care. See, historically, the beauty industry never did a…

Wear it to… your next barbecue. The relentless sun and hot grill have nothing on the breeze you’ll get in these dresses or two-piece looks. Just watch out for one-of-a-kind tan lines. Sunscreen is key, people!…

It’s kind of ironic, isn’t it, that something synonymous with beach weekends, boozy pool days, and backyard BBQs can be such a… snooze. A necessary one (you know by now to never—ever—skip SPF), but still: Applying sunscreen often feels more like a chore than anything else. But what if it didn’t? That’s what Dakota Green and Lach Hall asked themselves while working advertising jobs remotely from Mexico (jealous). They started ideating with one mission in mind: making SPF a damn good time. They soon joined forces with Marty Bell, founder of the 1980s-inspired internet radio service Poolsuite, to create Vacation, which launched in 2021. “Our Willy-Wonka-style formulas—including fluffy whipped creams and luxe oils—are unexpected and even a little bit weird and wild to use,” explains Hall. Vacation’s visuals, a mix…

Saskia, 29, business owner; Kevin, 32, artist and entrepreneur Years together: 3 Saskia: I saw him on my friend’s Instagram. Kevin: She followed me, and then one night, she posted a beautiful photo in Tulum. I commented, “This is art.” Saskia: I was like, Damn, that’s bold. You’re gonna comment on my pic? Kevin: Then she replied to one of my Stories. Our first date lasted from, like, 10 a.m. until midnight. Lorenzo, 32, dancer and model; Pan, 39, creative director Years together: 2 Pan: When he was new to the city, I took him out to some of my favorite places. Lorenzo: He impressed me. We’re actually just coming from Plaza… Pan: …Popocatépetl. The first place we met. Lorenzo: We went there to take some photos this morning after…

With the kind of year Sabrina Carpenter is having—opening for her idol-turned-friend Taylor Swift, going viral for her cheeky lyrics, sparking dating rumors with alsohaving-a-year Barry Keoghan (that was her name on the actor’s friendship bracelet)—it would be all too easy for her to lose touch with reality. Instead, she’s using her decade-plus of experience in the spotlight (some more highlights: Disney’s Girl Meets World, Netflix’s Work It, and five albums) to keep her feet firmly on the ground. And to cultivate a reputation for a delightful kind of straight-talking fun that spills into everything she has to say. See for yourself. On Dating “When I was younger, the one thing I always thought was why would I date this person if I didn’t see myself marrying them? I just…

See-Through Let’s be clear: You’re gonna be a show-off this season with outer layers that don’t block your stunning’fits. Wear it to… Sunday brunch with friends. The convo will start with how cute your look is, especially because you’ve piled on multiple clear pieces at once (right?). Added bonus: Anything you spill on yourself will be extra easy to wipe right off.…

1. BANFF, ALBERTA The all-season town is located within Banff National Park, where you’ll find glacier-fed watering holes so turquoise, you might mistake them for the freakin’ Maldives. Paddleboard or cliff-jump at Moraine Lake during the warmer months or wait until winter to ski and snowshoe on the Canadian Rockies. That’s also when you can skate on Lake Louise and watch trick skiers and horse riders “skijoring” through the bar-lined streets during the annual SnowDays festival. Go ahead and google to see why that cannot be missed. FLY INTO: Calgary International Airport (YYC) YOU SIMPLY MUST: Reward yourself with hot chocolate and apple crumble after hiking to Lake Agnes Tea House. 2. MUSKOKA, ONTARIO Folks here love to kick back with a drink in hand, especially if that drink is…

Not yet convinced? Here you go: A pre-vetted dating pool! No swiping! Built-in icebreakers! Zero photoshopped bio pics! Also: That image that comes to mind when you hear the term “speed dating” (cue awkward singles hovering around a lonely box of doughnuts in a sad basement venue) is no longer it. Because a newer, cooler, actually effective kind has arrived to offer you the sheer relief that is IRL “scrolling” through potential dates. And driven by ever-present, totally crushing dating app fatigue, attendance at these in-person events has recently surged by 42 percent. Generally, today’s speed dating involves paying an up-front fee of around $20 to $50 (a drink or two is often included) for an event near you, which you can find via a quick Eventbrite search. Meetups of…

THE Cosmo Centerfold NAME: Mackenyu AGE: 27 SIGN: Scorpio MAIN GIG: Actor If his performance as master swords man Zoro in Netflix’s hugely popular series One Piece wasn’t enough to make you obsessed, here’s some more incentive: The Japanese American actor is the very specific kind of charming that includes sending-thank-you flowers to everyone who worked on this story. And then, of course, there are these photos. Plus his very, very crushworthy leading role in the upcoming drama House of the Owl. “The best way to spend time with a partner? The word that pops into my head is ‘naked.’”…

Jordan was raised in a Southern Baptist household in North Carolina, where she was expected to attend church multiple times a week, accept Jesus Christ as the way to salvation, and honor her father and mother. That last point was right there in the Ten Commandments. So when she made the decision to stop talking to her dad, the choice stood in defiance of the lessons of her upbringing—but that was kind of the point. Jordan was tired of being told that women should submit to men, a belief ordained by her community. She was finished obeying. At first, despite the fights they’d have about religion and politics, Jordan held back from completely severing ties with her dad. But after one last explosive phone call, Jordan, now 33, had a…

Wear it to… a pool party. Stripes and June through August really go hand in hand, and this year, you won’t be sticking to just one kind. Make a splash by layering different patterns over your swimsuit. Add a neutral sandal to balance everything out.…

A few years ago, my friends May* and Charlie* were having trouble trying to conceive. They decided to have some testing done, including an analysis of Charlie’s sperm to be conducted from the comfort of their home with a fancy frozen mail-in kit. The only problem? May was out of town for a month working and Charlie either couldn’t or wouldn’t masturbate. I didn’t really care which—I was just excited to help when I threw my hat (er, hand) into the ring. “I could totally jerk him off for you if you want,” I told May over the phone when she presented her long-distance dilemma. “I’ve always wanted to explore my medical kink in real life.” May and I are like soul sisters, and she respects that I’m a professional sex…

She was crypto’s It Girl, the young woman onstage at the conferences hyping blockchain as a way to radically reshape an unjust world. The young woman at the industry parties schmoozing with wealthy venture capitalists to get them on board. The young woman at the spiritual retreats seeking endless ways to self-improve. People loved her. And then she disappeared. What happened to Toni Lane Casserly—and what does her tragic death reveal? THE LIVESTREAM HAS BEGUN. She sits in an off-white easy chair in a nondescript room. She’s relaxed yet radiant, her dark eyes dancing with anticipation. Across from her, an interviewer, a seemingly affable dude in a graphic tee, grins and points. That’s her cue. She flutters her fingers outward from her face. Her painted lips part. “I’ll beeeee seeing…

Aries Heads-up, Aries: New connections, job offers, and travel opportunities are pouring in, so you need to stay on your toes. Your schedule will remain jam-packed until Gemini season is over in late June. Next up is a much-needed recharge during Cancer season before the nonstop pool party that is Leo season arrives. Leo Typically, if you can’t be in charge, you prefer to fly solo, but that’s not the move right now, Leo. You need to practice working with people. Some of them will soon be moving up, and before you know it, you’re going to have friends in very high places—friends who remember how well you treated them. Sagittarius You take pride in being independent and spontaneous (as you should), but…wouldn’t it be nice to have someone along…