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Snack Smart Munch on foods rich in essential fatty acids—they help your skin cells retain moisture. Salmon and flaxseeds are filled with omega-3s, while walnuts and chicken are a great way to boost your omega-6 intake. LEAH’S CART CRUSH! “My makeup goes on really smoothly over this.” Olay Luminous Whip, $29, amazon.com Lighten Up Your Skin Care As temps and humidity levels rise, so does the amount of moisture in your skin. Swap out your heavier cream for one with a fluffy, cloudlike feel—this one, at left, absorbs almost instantly to create a fresh, semimatte finish. For around your eyes, switch to a gel formula with ultrahydrating hyaluronic acid and peptides. It’ll de-puff and refresh even the most tired-looking eyes without leaving behind a thick residue. LEAH’S CART CRUSH! “The…

Steal Her Shade Crushing on Mandy’s warm chestnut hair color? Transform your own tresses to match with her new go-to at-home color creme. So easy, so much gorge! Change Is Good for Everyone! Just Sayin’ Snap and share Mandy’s inspo on your social channels—and post your own favorite hair looks or transformations—with the hashtag #GarnierGirl. The Dream Duo All you need to make every day a good hair day: Conditioning Cream (at left) to smooth stubborn frizz and Full Control Hair Spray (at right) for an ultra-strong hold that’s still totally touchable. GET HER GLAM Mandy’s hairstylist, Ashley Streicher, on how to score this fab bombshell blowout. STEP 1 Work a dollop of anti-frizz cream throughout clean, wet hair. STEP 2 Spray a thickening lotion at hair roots, then comb…

30 and Thriving “My 20s were about fun and a lot of trial and error! I’m still figuring it all out, but I have a better idea of what I want in a relationship. Guys take a little longer to get there, but at 30, you start to have more of a bird’s-eye view on things.” Feeling Pumped Up “It took a lot of work to get to the size I needed to be to play Erik Killmonger. Physically, this is probably the biggest I’ve ever been. When you’re in that kind of shape, you definitely walk a little taller, sit a little more upright, feel a little more confident.” Sorry, Not Sorry “I took away a bit of an unapologetic nature from playing a villain. You can forget that…

“I went on a first date with a guy I met on an app. He seemed sweet—he was tall and handsome, and I loved his Boston accent! He was a bit of a talker but I am too, so I thought, ‘Whatever, he’s just passionate.’ Later on, he surprised me and brought me down a scenic back road—romantic right? Well, we got out of his car, and he looked me in the eyes, dropped to one knee, and told me he’d fallen in love with me the minute we’d met and asked if I would marry him! I was laughing and crying, and then I asked him to bring me home. I didn’t know if I should be creeped out or flattered.”—DESTINY F., 23 “I went out with this dude…

Meet Violetta! Is there anything this real-life ballerina can’t do en pointe? As a dancer with BalletNext in NYC, Violetta Komyshan, 22, brings the same easy elegance in a leotard and street clothes. Then there’s her adorbs relationship with BF Ansel Elgort (peep the love he leaves on her Insta feed, @Violetta). All that and her cool confidence have us—and 900,000-plus followers—totally transfixed. Feather trim whimsifies the most basic pieces. In leather or a hot pop of color, fringe is fierce. Have a grown-up mermaid moment with iridescent paillettes. Tiered ruffles lend a flirty femininity that’s just sweet enough. ▸ Open your Amazon App ▸ Tap on the camera icon ▸ Choose SmileCode ▸ Scan and shop!…

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Visual Aids Life hack: Discover an eye cream so dreamy you’ll never forget to apply. Take it to the next level and use a tool, like the one above, for a mini nightly massage. In 2010, I had an experience that changed my life—or, at least, the life of my skin. I was invited to Canfield Scientific, a state-of-the-art research facility in New Jersey, to peer into my future via a VISIA-CR device dubbed the Advanced Aging Simulation Machine, which, using software based on P&G data, could preview how my skin would age. I was expecting that this high-tech crystal ball would foresee jowls, and cheeks beset by blotches of hyperpigmentation—essentially a template of how women in my family tend to manifest signs of advancing years. Instead, to my surprise…

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After breaking up more than three years ago, the hottest celeb couple is officially back on… and smoldering. Of course, we’re talking about Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber, aka Jelena. But wait, you thought we meant Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus? Or maybe Chris Evans and Jenny Slate? Yeah, lately there seem to be lots of former couples, famous and not, who’ve rekindled their love (even temporarily). In fact, one study found nearly 45 percent of people ages 17 to 24 have gotten back together with an ex at least once. But how do you know if backsliding is a good or bad idea? Despite that depressing old adage about people never changing, evidence suggests that your connection with someone from the past actually can transform, given the right set…

1 Do you freak out when you two disagree or voice different preferences? YES NO 2 When you spend time apart, are you worried your partner will find someone else more like them? YES NO 3 Do you see your S.O.’s strengths as a reflection of your own weaknesses? YES NO If you answered mostly yes, your differences are hurting your confidence in yourself and your relationship. Concentrate on the things that brought you together, and analyze whether there’s enough there to stay that way. If you answered mostly no, big dissimilarities in your relationship aren’t stressful to your sense of self, so you two have a good shot at going the distance. Own this by frequently verbalizing the parts of your mate that you love and appreciate.…

One in four women is a victim of sexual violence, according to CDC data, and 84 percent of people say sexual harassment is a constant feature of American workplaces, per an exclusive Cosmo-SurveyMonkey poll. And as high-profile allegations keep surfacing in the news, millions of women are reliving their own experiences, and some are wondering how to talk about them…not on Twitter or FB but at home. Tackling #MeToo—and the anger, confusion, and heartache the topic may provoke— with your partner can be tough, says relationship therapist Laura Berman, PhD, host of Uncovered Radio, a national show about life and love. “If it goes well, it can bring you closer together. But if your mate doesn’t get where you’re coming from or if he’s not empathetic, it can cause tension…

Q+A With Georgia Lee Hussey, founder of Modernist Financial, a financial-services firm in Portland, Oregon My friends are planning a bomb-ass trip to Mexico, and I’m dying to go, but I’m not sure I can swing it financially. Help! A_Start by figuring out what the trip will realistically cost. Make a spreadsheet with rough estimates for the following categories: flights, lodging, food, transportation, and activities. The latter three columns shouldn’t just mimic what you spend at home. You’ll likely be taking cabs to restaurants, beaches, or museums—more so than you do in your day-today. Add everything up, then throw in an extra $200 to cover spontaneous adventures or dire situations. Take that total, and divide it by the number of months until your potential getaway. This is the amount you…

The truth is that the five-year plan isn’t relevant anymore. Thanks to warp-speed globalization, automation, and innovation, experts say it’s nearly impossible to predict what the economy—much less your part in it—will look like in the future. Five years is now all it takes for entire companies to be created and shuttered, big industries to thrive then dive, or new jobs to emerge seemingly out of nowhere (see sidebar, at right). These days, you can safely bet your professional life will take unexpected twists and turns. In fact, a recent LinkedIn study found that more than one-third of 25-to 33-year-olds have changed careers at least once. So embrace a more modern way of preparing to rock the work world, starting with this advice. Enter the Flex Zone “The career path…

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Real Talk... My pal and RHONY cast member Carole Radziwill has penned this month’s On My Mind column about cultivating confidence. Check it out on page 26. When I was growing up, there was a phrase “Shop till you drop.” It was a very ’80s saying meant to describe a marathon session of shopping. But there was something literal about it too—because back then, you got in your car, drove to the mall, and went from store to store all day, toting increasingly heavy bags around. By the end of it, you were so exhausted that you really did feel like you were going to drop. But those days are over, thanks to the ease of online shopping. And no company has made that more seamless than Amazon. Even better?…

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A funny thing happened on the way to the finish line. I went in search of self-esteem but instead found self-acceptance. Last November, I ran the New York City Marathon—an admirable achievement for anyone, especially me, a woman who has happily and consistently sidestepped gyms, exercise, and sports bras. It wasn’t a bucket-list item or a lifelong dream. In fact, pounding pavement for a random number of miles ran counterintuitive to everything I believed in. Namely, napping. Apart from the exercise avoidance, my life up to this point was a carefully targeted series of high-achieving goals. It started in early childhood when I earned all my Girl Scout badges in one year. It continued when, at age 14, I worked my way up from cash-register girl to the customer-service department—practically…

YOU MATCHED WITH ISAAC* ON 2/01/17 I want to get married and have kids and u r a little old but you’re hot. Would you be interested in something casual? YOU MATCHED WITH MARK ON 4/09/17 sapnu puas I don’t know how to type “f@$! off” upside down and backward, but not gonna happen. YOU MATCHED WITH GREG ON 1/09/18 Are you the SAT? Because I’d do you for 3 hours and 45 minutes with a 10-minute break for snacks in between. YOU MATCHED WITH LUKE ON 8/29/17 Emily, you look like my ex-wife. YOU MATCHED WITH WILL ON 12/15/17 Hi there!!! Thanks for matching with Will, your future boyfriend. You are the 100th match and you get to choose our interaction. Type 1 for generic hi or hey Type…

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IF YOUR HAIR IS STRAIGHT & THICK... YOUR LASHES may struggle to hold a curl. “Lash curlers are like curling irons. If the latter doesn’t work for the hair on your head, then the former won’t hold a lash curl either,” says José Rivera, Benefit Cosmetics Makeup Master. Ditch the tools, and instead, angle the base so the lash doesn’t straighten out, says Rivera. How? Press a curling mascara (like Maybelline’s) into roots, bending the lashes upward. Hold it there for a few seconds, then comb through to the tips. IF YOUR HAIR IS CURLY & UNRULY... YOUR LASHES may transfer mascara onto your lids. “You have to spend time separating this lash type, and a transfer-resistant formula is key,” says Rivera. (Alternating-size bristles, like those on this Covergirl brush,…

Power Powder GENTLE EXFOLIANTS—NO HARSH GRIT HERE—WORK EVEN FOR EVERYDAY USE. Gel-ohh THIS FACE WASH TRANSFORMS FROM A REFRESHING GELÉE TO A DECADENT OIL TO A MILKY LATHER IN SECONDS. Double Duty THESE FACE AND BODY WASH PAIRS USE SIMILAR NON-STRIPPING, GLOW-INDUCING FORMULAS TO KEEP YOU FRESH FROM HEAD TO TOE. Moisturizing formulas aren’t the only innovations upping the skincare ante. A slew of new cleansing options—foams, milks, lotions, oils, sticks, powders, wipes, and face washes that transform from an oil or powder into a foamy lather—are making your bathroom sink a very interesting place to be. No matter which wash you choose, they all share the same simple goal: to remove oil, dirt, and makeup without drying your face. Enter the new “cleansing infusions.” These washes, like Olay’s new…

Smooth and Brighten for... $64.50 1. Pick a Basic Cleanser Pricey ones with fancy ingredients aren’t necessary. “Most don’t penetrate skin and just get washed down the drain when you rinse,” says dermatologist Julie Karen, MD. A hydrating formula (like St. Ives’) is all your skin needs. 2. Get a Double-Duty Day Cream Invest in a multitasker that works to smooth lines both now and later. We like Olay’s, which uses hyaluronic acid to provide an immediate plumping effect and antioxidant niacinamide and SPF 25 to defend from UV damage (which can lead to spots and lines down the road). 3. Slather on Retinol Thanks to its collagen-boosting abilities, retinol is one of the best ingredients for smoothing wrinkles—and you don’t need to drop money on derm fees to get…

You’re not totally over them. Lingering emotional attachments might make it even harder to let go. They only want to bone. That’s a sign you’re being used for sexual access (and without respect). You’re doing it out of spite or to get back at them for something. That’s just petty. You’ve been swiping for weeks and the options are lame. Don’t worry— keep trying elsewhere!…

When I masturbate, I fantasize about other women, but I’m straight! What’s going on? A_ “It’s natural to have erotic thoughts about any type of person,” says sex educator Sari Locker, PhD, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Amazing Sex. “The partners you choose to be with in real life may be quite different from the people who pop into your fantasies.” The truth is that most people have had arousing thoughts about being with various genders, regardless of how they identify sexually. Your mind’s just exploring—there’s no need to overanalyze. Could I get pregnant from having sex without a condom while I have my period? A_ If you’re truly menstruating (as in, the lining of your uterus is shedding around two weeks after you ovulate), then no, says…

I’m sitting in the brightly lit offices of global sex-toy brand Fun Factory on what I hear is a rare sunny day in Bremen, Germany. Alina Eynck, 23, the company’s newest (and youngest) designer, is graciously walking me through the process of how she designed Mr. Boss ($95, funfactory.com)—a vibrator that’s curved specifically to stimulate a woman’s G-spot. I nod in approval as she describes how she got the size, shape, and flexibility just right. Then Eynck’s boss, Simone Kalz, 44, shows me her latest creation: The Volta ($140, funfactory.com), a clitoral stimulator that flutters faster than my eyes can follow. I’d just toured the company’s actual factory, where I witnessed about a hundred employees and a dozen machines bringing Mr. Boss and The Volta to life, and it’s clear…

Talk About It Either in therapy or with a trusted partner. “This releases any feelings of shame or self-blame,” says Laura Berman, PhD. It also helps you process your feelings. Rediscover Solo Pleasure Spend time doing any physical activity that helps you feel more powerful and in control of your body, suggests clinical psychologist Lonnie Barbach, PhD, cofounder of the Happy Couple app. Then progress to sensual experiences, like applying lotion naked or gentle masturbation. Move Slowly Together “Start with cuddling and kissing, then graduate to mutual massage to build trust and comfort,” says Barbach. If that feels good, you can move on to below-the-belt foreplay. Take the Lead Before you attempt intercourse, let your mate know what you like and what areas are especially sensitive for you. “If you…

Holding a 5-to 10-pound dumbbell in your right hand, stand with your feet wider than hip-distance apart, left toes facing out and right toes pointing forward. Jut your right hip out to the side. Raise your right arm straight up toward the ceiling as you hinge to your left, while reaching your left arm toward your left ankle. Keep your eyes on the weight and your shoulders away from your ears. Return to your starting position. That’s one rep. Do 3 sets of 12 reps on each side, 3 times per week. ASTRID’ S EXERCISE INSPO PRE-SWEAT SNACK “Almond butter packets have healthy fat, fit in my gym bag, don’t require a spoon, and taste good!” LAZY-DAY FIT-SPIRATION “I’ll take a group class. I use the energy of the people…

Navigating Emotion in the New Workplace. Translation: a hell of a lot of people. Which made us wonder: What’s the best way to deal with these sob fests? And can you spin those tears into something positive, dare we say, empowering? Put your tissue box aside and find out what we discovered…. “At my first job, I had a meeting with a partner about a project. I was intimidated by his demeanor and too scared to ask a question. I went back to my office and cried. I had the rule: There is no crying in baseball… or law. But now that I’ve had leadership roles, I’ve evolved—crying is an acceptable outlet for frustration and fear.”—KATHLEEN W., FAIRFIELD, CT Why the Cry? “Tears are like the ‘check engine’ light on…

1 SNAPCHAT DISCOVER PRODUCER Your favorite brands on the app (including Cosmo!) have an entire team of people behind them, dedicated to creating content solely for Snapchat. 2 INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER High-profile ’grammers with big followings get paid to promote products on their feeds. Your parents might not get it, but your friends (and wallet) most certainly will. 3 DRIVERLESS-CAR ENGINEERS Want to be part of life-changing technology? The auto industry is itching to hire programmers for this new wave of vehicles. 4 PROFESSIONAL MILLENNIAL EXPERT Seriously. It’s a thing. Baby boomers and Gen Xers in CEO-level positions often hire young, web-obsessed whizzes to fill them in on social-media guidelines and understanding the millennial mind. 5 SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR As climate change affects businesses, employers are trying to figure out how to…

GEMSTONE STREAKS Meet unicorn hair’s more sophisticated older sister. Starting with your bottom layers, color strands section by section, using a mix of emerald, ruby, and amethyst hair paints or crayons. (Three easy-to-use options: Splat’s color-dispensing comb, Streeker’s sponge-paint pigments, and Bumble and Bumble’s sticks; see page 161 for product details.) Once hair is dry, run a brush through it for a soft, jewel-tone effect. MULTICOLOR STARS Think of these as temporary tats for your hair (they’re perfect for sleek styles or cropped cuts, like our model’s). Hold a stencil sheet with different-size stars against your head, then use sprayor sponge-on colors (like Clairol Color Crave Hair Makeup, $11) to fill in the shapes. Seal in color with hair spray. BADASS BLUE Less mermaid-y, more grunge girl, this denim-inspired hue…

BEST. BRIDESMAID. EVER. That’s you, after you whip out this gleefully racy new card deck at your BFF’s bachelorette. Cue a hilarious night to remember (and to maybe never mention to her future in-laws). RAD RIMS Need specs to see better—or just looking for some style points? Try a pair from our fab new glasses line. This Month on Cosmopolitan.com Hell yeah, Team USA! Come meet the Olympians you’re about to be obsessed with. We have exclusive video and BTS profiles on the stars of the 2018 Winter Games. HOW WE DO IT… IN MILAN Q & A with Francesca Delogu, editor of Cosmo Italy Q_ What is every Italian woman coveting right now? A_ A Paula Cademartori bag. She’s a young designer who’s really trending. Q_ How often do…

My happy place: My bed in London. After being on the road, I can’t wait to just sleep. Everyone in their 20s should: Travel with friends. I go to the Glastonbury Festival with my mates every year. Fave Insta account: @Love.Watts has everything from amazing photography to glittered eye shadow. My weakness: Shoes. My Vetements flame boots are a new favorite. They spice up a plain outfit. My best trait: Kindness. And my worst: I’m a bit bossy. Or at least, I know what I want, and sometimes trying to get my point across is perceived as bossy. Weirdest quirk: I eat two boiled eggs a day. They’re a must while traveling for work—you never know what will be in catering. The last time I was really nervous: Before going…

Confessions “I used to be into skaters. I met this guy at school who I had a huge crush on and decided I should show him my skateboarding skills. This would’ve sealed the deal if I actually had skills. He was skating by my dorm, so I asked if I could try. I made it about three feet before the board flew out from under me and I slammed into a wall. I fell right on my butt. Needless to say, things didn’t work out.”—SARAH E., 25, PHOTO EDITOR, BIRMINGHAM, AL “Many people try their shot with me, but I don’t like everyone who hits me up. It’s hard to be straightforward, so if I don’t like a boy, I tell him I have a BF and send pictures of…

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What happens right after you open a brand-new skincare product? If it’s a moisturizer, you touch it, smell it, and experience the texture before slathering it on. Is it balmy and thick? Creamy like pudding? A milky lotion? And how does it feel on your face? Is it sticky, goopy, heavy, or greasy? Obviously, our sense of touch provides an essential, reflexive connection between our skin and the brain—a way of delivering important information like Ouch, that’s hot! or Yuck, did I just smear lard on my face? This sensual, tactile experience is much more than a pickiness issue: The feel-good factor can determine how much of a product you’ll put on, or if you’ll even use enough to reap the benefits. It’s part of the reason so many women…

1. Fat Cat An extra-thick flick gives new meaning to statement eyes. 2. Zip It Your mascara does more than enhance lashes. Stamp the wand on the outer corners of your lids for a cool zipper effect. 3. Twin Peak You don’t have to ditch your go-to black to switch things up—just add a pop of blue beneath for a new take. 4. Full Circle Amp up the sexy and use an inky kajal liner all around lids. Create small kitten flicks at both corners. 5. Silver Lining Run glitter liner along your inner corners to achieve KiraKira+ level sparkle IRL. 6. Bottoms Up A basic cat eye can feel same-old...until you flip it upside down. So unexpected, so sexy!…

“My eyebrows are basically nonexistent, so I used to draw them on with pencil every day. One time, after hooking up with a guy, I woke up and realized I had slept on my side and one eyebrow was gone! I rushed to the bathroom to reapply it so he wouldn’t notice. Today, my brows are microbladed, which is basically a tattoo that for me lasts about a year. No more missing eyebrows!” —KATE F. “I was out shopping when a guy I was seeing asked me over. The sitch down there wasn’t pretty, so I bought a razor and shaved in the sketchy drugstore bathroom. Ick!” —LEAH P. “A patch of really dark, coarse hair grows in like weeds on my chin. I am paranoid about plucking and checking…

In most cases, being a tease is just mean. The one time it’s anything but? During sex. In fact, teasing out pleasure can lead to an orgasm more over-the-top than a Cardi B verse. Enter edging, the practice of purposefully building up to and then delaying a climax, so that when you finally do let go, the bliss is extra intense. “It creates anticipation, and when you draw that out, you’re able to savor the final moment so much more,” explains sex and relationships coach Dawn Serra. Physically, prolonging a release means your body has ample time to direct blood flow to the nerves and muscles in your pelvis and genitals, making those areas supersensitive…and your eventual finish feel even more amazing. Edging also delivers the coveted perk of more…

1 He plans a trip with you months in advance. If he’s locking in a summer vacation, he’s no longer hedging his bets when you talk about future events. He clearly wants to be a part of them. 2 He celebrates your quirks. When a man has truly fallen for you, he embraces the silly dance moves you do in the kitchen while cooking, for example. And FYI: He melts a little when he thinks about them. 3 He goes to your family stuff. Any guy can ask you to tag along with his own family’s plans. But if he’s down to attend your little sister’s play, it’s because he wants to see you happy. 4 He ties his ambitions to you. If he articulates that he’s hustling at work…

TELEDILDONICS Bluetooth compatibility lets your long-distance lover control your vibrator’s intensity and speed from afar in real time (nice!) via a smartphone app. Try We-Vibe’s Sync ($199, we-vibe.com). VIDEO RECORDING For a never-before-seen view of your O, the internal vibe The Svakom Sex Selfie Stick ($155, lovehoney.com) uses the small, illuminated video camera on its tip to film the inside action. SOUND RESPONSE Newbies like OhMiBod’s Club Vibe 3.OH Hero ($129, lovelifetoys.com) use built-in microphones to pick up sounds—like your S.O.’s voice or your fave music—and then match their pulses to the beat. BENDABLE MATERIALS MysteryVibe’s Crescendo ($179, amazon.com) is the first completely flexible vibrator that can conform to your every curve. PRESSURE SENSORS These toys can sense how hard you’re squeezing them and adjust their intensity accordingly. Try the…

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∘ ClassPass The people who made pricey workouts accessible offer free fitness videos featuring HIIT, yoga, and more on their app and site. Next: ClassPass Live, a subscription service that livestreams sessions. ($10/month for current members, $15/month for new) ∘ Physique57 The fancy-as-hell barre studio has outposts in Dubai, the Hamptons, Beverly Hills, and now potentially your pad. A selection of 80 videos and 6 workout programs incorporates cardio, strength training, and restorative classes. ($30/month) ∘ Ballet Beautiful Created by former profesh ballerina Mary Helen Bowers, this cult danceinspired routine is now available everywhere. Get access to 200 stretching, cardio, and strengthening classes customized to your goals. ($40/month) ∘ TRX Feeling xtra? You can buy the über-popular straps (used for bodyweight exercises) and anchor them over any door. They come…

POTHOS Pot these bad boys in a tall or hanging planter, since their gorge leaves trail down over time. NBD if you’re a crappy plant parent, says Carter. Pothos can go several weeks without water and only need low, indirect light to thrive. Pretty, Healthy Scene Transforming your home into a jungle isn’t just good for Insta shots—it’s a boon for your well-being. “Plants provide oxygen and raise humidity levels,” says plant stylist Hilton Carter (@HiltonCarter). That’s his pad on the previous page! SNAKE PLANT Got a fugly view? Keep one of these hard-to-kill species in a window for instant cool. Bonus if it’s in your bedroom: Snake plants strip toxins from the air as you sleep. SUCCULENTS “Since they come in funky variations, a gang of succulents can change…

Beet Fettuccine Alfredo With Basil Ricotta 1 T olive oil1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 16-oz. package silken tofu3 oz. roasted beets½ c. water1 T lemon juice2 ½ t. sea salt1 lb. fettuccine, cooked al dente3 c. vegan ricotta Ground black pepper Fresh basil, chopped ►Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add onion, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened. Add garlic, and cook about 1 minute more. ►In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, tofu, beets, water, lemon juice, and salt. Blend for about 2 minutes until very smooth. ►Toss fettuccine and sauce together. Top with ricotta, pepper, and basil. ▸Open your Amazon App ▸Tap on the camera icon ▸Choose SmileCode ▸Scan and shop!…

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BADASS BLUE Best for bleached babes and blondes Buy Two Boxes And have them both on hand—especially if you have thick or long hair. You can’t run to the drugstore midapplication if you need more. Start With Clean Hair Oil and product residue can affect how well dye adheres to hair. Be sure to shampoo and blowdry before coloring. Skip Your Roots Paint on color starting an inch from your roots. The contrast between your natural hair color and the blue pigment will look super edgy. WHAT IS SEMIPERMANENT COLOR, EXACTLY? Unlike permanent dye, which penetrates hair cuticles, semipermanent color sits on top of your strands, creating a temporary stain. (It won’t lighten hair; it just adds color.) Most wash out in 5 to 15 shampoos. GEMSTONE STREAKS Best for redheads and brunettes…

During a good week, Lucy, 30, and her boyfriend, Collen, 37, have sex at least three times, either at her place or his. On a night apart, Collen may sleep with another woman—with Lucy’s blessing. “I tell him, yes, they can have sex,” says Lucy. “But no oral. That makes me weirdly jealous.” A few days later, Lucy might join both of them in bed. Or she might get busy with a different guy on her own. When it’s just the two of them again, the Oakland, California, couple doesn’t abide by the stereotypical open relationship’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” protocol. Instead, they dish. Recently, Collen gave her a play-by-play of the carnal passion he’d just had with a female pal. “It was sexy,” says Lucy. “I get a lot…

…Stay Erect Keeping your shoulders back and feet firmly planted sends a strong message: You’re confident AF. …Sit Cross-Legged This pose, which involves knees splayed to either side, signifies open-mindedness, agility, and athleticism. …Cross Your Legs Crossing your top leg in someone’s direction can denote attraction or positive feelings. …Cross Your Ankles Crossing just above the foot projects the message you have little to hide. Firmly planted feet show you’re sure of yourself. …Lean Back on Your Palms This pose screams judgmental, since leaning back lets you assess a situation without taking any action. …Cross Your Arms Unless you’re cold, it communicates anger. Your toes may also point away from whoever’s pissing you off. …Keep Your Hands Still Motionless hands can indicate a certain rigidity and closed-minded vibe. …Clasp Your…

1. You have a presentation in five and can’t find your notes. You: —A Have a 2007-Britney breakdown and dump out every desk drawer until you find them. —B Wing it but internally freak that your boss was side-eyeing you the whole time. —C Presentation? You just got sucked into planning tonight’s happy hour. 2. If you had to choose one emoji to describe your baseline state, it would be: —A —B —C 3. You’re waiting for your bestie at a party where you know no one else. How do you pass the time? —A You lock yourself in the bathroom until your BFF texts that she has arrived. —B You find the nearest pet and have a one-sided conversation with Sparky. —C You hang solo and scan the crowd.…Ooh,…

MOSTLY A’ S Angst Level 100 You need a ’script for a zillion deep breaths. It’s okay to be overwhelmed, but pick your battles. Classifying tense sitches as “worth it”/“not worth it” can manage the madness (e.g., replying to a pal’s text should rank lower than answering a high-priority work e-mail). MOSTLY B ’S Silent but Stewing You have a decent handle on stress… except you keep it all to yourself. It’s cool that you don’t want to dump anxiety on others, but internalizing can be unhealthy. It’s normal to complain to your squad. Try confiding in them to prevent self-implosion. MOSTLY C ’S Way Too Chill A carefree life rocks, but a little cortisol never hurt anyone. Your lack of effs may come across as not giving a single…