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1. Hilary Walsh L.A.-based photographer Walsh snapped actress Evan Rachel Wood at the Wright Ranch in the hills of Malibu for the fashion feature "Black Beauty" (p. 200). "Evan had just returned from her honeymoon—she was happy to be home relaxing with her husband," says Walsh, who loved the serene setting. Best advice: "Don't change your style with the trends. Let the trends come back to you." 2. Josh Aiello "Every guy I talked to had an instantaneous negative reaction to when a girl said, 'I look fat,'" says Manhattan-based writer Aiello, who penned our inaugural "His POV" column (p. 174). Aiello is the author of A Field Guide to the Urban Hipster. Not-so-secret obsession: "People's relationships. I could talk about them all day long—with occasional breaks to talk about…

Cosmo readers share what they're thinkingabout right now. "I'm obsessed with YouTube. I write, direct, and act in sketches and post them there. And I'm also into making cupcake-baking tutorials. I come up with all my own recipes. My favorite is a red wine and cherry cupcake!" ANNA LICHTY, 23, ACTRESS, FROM TUCSON, AZ "I just got my master's in human nutrition, so I'm excited to take a breather—it was so much work. I'm rewarding myself by watching a bunch of old Hollywood movies, like Casablanca and Roman Holiday. The classics are so glamorous!" NIKA VIZCARRA, 24, CLINICAL-RESEARCH SCIENTIST, FROM ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA "I've been thinking we should all get back to older communication methods, like handwritten notes and phone calls, because they have a more personal touch. I fear…

It all started when this guy, Chris*, "winked" at me on Match.com. I clicked on his profile to check out his pic—gorgeous! He was tall and Italian and had dark wavy hair, the same color as mine. I liked his vibe, so I e-mailed him. He wrote back and told me that he loved my style, and we started messaging back and forth. A few days later, Chris asked me to meet in person. He picked the venue—a cool downtown bar in New York City, where we both live—and called me on the Tuesday night before our Wednesday date to con firm. I'm not sure whether it was his sexy Italian accent or the fact that he had such great manners, but I hung up and thought Wow. The next…

Taylor Swift All dressed up with just her guitar (and burn book?) at hand. Think she writes midflight? Rachel Bilson Ms. Hart of Dixie looks cool and collected with her colorful roller and stackables. Bar Refaeli Props to the supermodel for schlepping her own cart.…Wonder how many bikinis she's toting. Nikki Reed We count at least five bags, a guitar, and a dog crate! Looks like a long journey is in store! CARRY-ON BAGGAGE CLAIM EXTRA FEES WIDE LOAD Who Says Guys Travel Light? Chris Pine and Elijah Wood are lugging enough bags for a small army. Surely those aren't all full of hoodies! INSPIRED BY Blondie One way or another, Debbie Harry's carefree bob is back. 1978 Tousled! Brittany Snow 1978 Slicked Back! Rachael Taylor 1979 Side-Swept! Julianne Hough…

GARDEN GNOMES FUN Best party favor ever! Elisabeth Moss makes a pink, pint-size pal. FEARLESS A British inventor develops a sophisticated security system that fits inside a garden gnome. FAIL Tom Brady tries out a new look. Hey, QB—your hat is NG. ANIMALS GONE WILD FUN An online-bingo site calls for people to have more fun—by floating a 50-foot-tall rubber ducky down London's Thames River as a promo. FEARLESS Ruff riders! As a campaign to show the potential of unadopted shelter dogs, New Zealand's SPCA teaches pups to drive modified cars. FAIL Darwin, a 7-month-old pet monkey, gets lost—while wearing a shearling coat—at a Toronto Ikea. PRICEY BRAS FUN Victoria's Secret's latest Fantasy Bra, valued at $2.5 million, features more than 5,200 stones. FEARLESS Madonna's iconic Gaultier from the Blond…

The room I'm in with Miley Cyrus, just off the entryway of her mansion in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, used to house her dad's guitars. Recently refurbished, now it's one hundred percent Miley: a room stocked with mementos that show who this former child star used to be and who she is now, at age 20. There's a picture of 5-year-old Miley sitting in the lap of her dad, Billy Ray, at SeaWorld. Nearby is a photo of her in a passionate clinch with Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth, taken mere hours after they got engaged. A book of art from Tim Burton, who directed Miley in her first film, Big Fish, dominates a table, while a cast photo from her new movie, So Undercover, sits on a book shelf…

Pants, A.L.C., $355, shopbop.com Taylor Swift Try a patterned purse if you don't want to dive into this trend. Top, Anne Klein, $59, macys.com Bag, Charlotte Ronson, $48, zoeybloom.net Top, Levi's, $55, levi.com Bag, GoJane, $43.70, gojane.com Cuff, CC Skye, $325, ccskye.com Kirsten Dunst Watch, Coach, $178, coach.com Shoes, Ralph Lauren Collection, $595, ralphlaurencollection.com Skirt, Roxy, $39.50, roxy.com Horizontal stripes that move from thin to thick have a slimming effect. Top, Gap, $49.95, gap.com Dress, Mango, $39.99, mango.com Corset, Olsenboye, $20, jcp.com Top, Michael Michael Kors, $79.50, macys.com Bandeau, $120, and bathing-suit bottom, $120, Omo Norma Kamali, normakamali.com Top, Gap, $44.95, gap.com Skirt, Michael Michael Kors, $99.50, macys.com Loafers, Ann Taylor, $78 each, anntaylor.com Mix contrasting stripes in the same outfit for a cool, nonchalant vibe. Shoes, Very Volatile, $69,…

PLAY IT AGAIN, CHLOÉ For their 60th anniversary, Chloé is rereleasing former hits like 2001's fruity top and 2004's laid-back leather satchel. Reissues don't happen often, so embrace your second chance to invest (or reinvest) in these iconic pieces. Top, Chloé, $420, barneys.com Square bracelets, Kate Spade Saturday, $35 each, saturday.com Pile on these bangles! Bag, Kate Spade Saturday, $95, saturday.com Bag, Chloé, barneys.com Jeans, Chloé, $595, barneys.com Saturday Is for Shopping Kate Spade launches a new line, Saturday, this month at Saturday.com. New items, from home goods to the brand's signature preppy-chic clothing, hit the site every—you guessed it—Saturday. Dress, Kate Spade Saturday, $150, saturday.com PRINTS CHARMING Louis Vuitton is back with one of its signature artist collaborations. LV enlisted four new graffiti artists for a collection of scarves…

Keep the rest of your outfit simple when you rock this statement style. CUTOUT BOOTIE Charles David, $99, charlesdavid.com Nine West, $119, Nine West stores, 800-999-1877 Blonde Ambition, $215, shop.nordstrom.com Glam yet edgy booties toughen up feminine spring dresses and skirts. Camilla Skovgaard, $610, shopbop.com METALLIC PUMPS AMI Clubwear, $32.99, amiclubwear.com Whether peeking out from under jeans or with bare legs, a touch of high shine stands out. Rachel Roy, $250, rachelroy.com Alejandro Ingelmo, alejandroingelmo.com GoJane, $23.80, gojane.com CHUNKY HEEL Sam Edelman, $200, Sam Edelman, 877-932-7726 L.A.M.B., $325, amazon.com Thick heels are a comfy alternative to killer stilettos. They're great on the job or off duty. French Connection, $165, usa.frenchconnection.com Via Spiga, $225, zappos.com TALL GLADIATOR Scene by ShoeDazzle, $49.95, shoedazzle.com Salvatore Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques nationwide, 866-337-7242 AMI Clubwear,…

FAVE FACE The Guess model Amber adores most? "Claudia Schiffer is so beautiful and looks even better now, in this 30th anniversary ad." "I've always been attracted to the smell of roses—any scent I wear has to have it." LOUD MOUTH Crimson lips are Amber's red-carpet and real-life staple. "I never leave the house without a matte red lipstick." Check out her top picks here. SIREN CALL These film-noir femme fatales of the '40s have inspired many of Amber's sultry makeup looks (including the one at far left). "I've had my dog for five years —Pistol goes everywhere with me," says Amber of her traveling must-have. BASE HIT "I've been using Jouer's tinted moisturizer for years. I love it. Plus, it has SPF, which is very important."…

Smart, sexy secrets that'll save you time, $$$, and stress this month Look Amazing on Skype With everything from dates to interviews going virtual, we asked makeup pro Pati Dubroff for tips on how to look gorge on the small screen. 1 GLOW ON Webcam pixilation can make skin appear dull and lifeless. Solution: an illuminating foundation (like Lancôme's, above). 2 DON'T OVER-HUE IT Some computer screens oversaturate colors (meaning anything highly pigmented can have clownlike effects). Choose sheer blushes and lip tints. 3 GO AU NATUREL Artificial overhead lighting casts not-so-cute shadows under your eyes. Place your laptop next to a sunny window—natural light is far more flattering. PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING TIP Before a big project or major meeting, book a massage (or ask your guy for one). Rubdowns are proven…

Your burning beauty issues, solved—in 20 words or less! Q. When I apply powder foundation over my moisturizer, it gets cakey. Any tips? A. Wait five minutesfor cream to absorb totally before using powder. (Start youreye makeup in the meantime.) SOURCE: TIM QUINN, CELEBRITYMAKEUP ARTIST FORGIORGIO ARMANI BEAUTY Q. How canI get glowing skin for my weddingin two months? A. Use a 10-percent glycolic pad nightly and a peel once a week. The double exfoliation dissolves dullness and fades spots. SOURCE: NYC DERMATOLOGIST ROBERT ANOLIK Q. What type of brush is best for a DIY blowout? A. You actually need two: a paddle for smoothness (use until hair's almost dry) and a round one for bouncy ends. SOURCE: GREGORY PATTERSON, STYLIST AT BLOW SALON Q. How can I get away…

When applying a night cream or serum, do you (a) slap it on and hit the sheets, or (b) take the time to pamper yourself? If (a), you're missing out on some real benefits. Why You Knead It "Constantly holding tension in the jaw or forehead causes wrinkles," says Meghan O'Brien, a derm for Physicians Formula . In addition, massage revs up circulation, which flushes out excess fluids and helps skin better absorb ingredients. "In studies, cream that's applied with a massaging roller-ball tip produces less puffiness and smoother skin," says Tom Mammone, PhD, executive director of skin physiology and pharmacology at Clinique. How-To Apply a thin layer of an oil or cream (or use one of the tools below), then… TO ZAP JAWLINE TENSION Bend the pointer and middle…

Assume Others Will Eff Up The reality is that every one you work with can (and probably will) screw up some of the tasks you ask them to do. Either do them yourself or double- and triple-check the people to whom you dele gate. The result? Things will go smoothly because you've anticipated all the minidisasters—and your impressed boss will start giving you plum assignments. Don't Make Your Boss Wait. Ever. If you're late to a meeting with your boss, you've pretty much just given her the middle finger. You're showing that you don't care…and won't take other projects seriously either. Be on time. Start ASAP Don't procrastinate: You have to give yourself time to handle the inevitable obstacles that arise with each task. Begin early so you can discover…

THE NEW ALL-AMERICAN GIRL Benita Veliz, 25, immigration activist At 8 years old, Benita Veliz crossed the border from Mexico with her family, eventually graduating high school (as valedictorian) and college in San Antonio. She kept her undocumented status a secret—until, at 23, she was pulled over for a traffic violation. "I felt powerless," she recalls. Then Veliz learned about the Dream Act, a law that would grant residency to many immigrants brought to the country as children. Veliz risked deportation to promote the bill—including to a TV audience of 25 million people at the Democratic National Convention. "I was shocked," she says. "A year ago, I was crying myself to sleep, thinking I would lose everything, and when I met President Obama, he knew my name." Obama has granted…

You are a woman of many moods, and sometimes those moods are not consistent with having insane, contortionist, bend-over-backward-and-balance-on-one-hand sex. (Sometimes, though, that sounds just about right.) Keeping this in mind, we've paired 20 amazing sex moves to 20 different moods. So go ahead; Get crazy. Or don't! 1. Cuddly When you just want to snuggle up, lie with your head on his chest, and trace cute little messages across his torso ("So happy"/"You're hot"). Then let him reciprocate by writing his own love note across your back. 2. Sexy There are days when you are on: Your hair is behaving brilliantly, and you're owning your skinny jeans—and those are the days to show off the goods. Straddle him while he's lying on his back on the bed, and lean…

It's his biggest fantasy. And everyone wants to be bold and curious in bed, right? But before you add a threesome to your bedroom bucket list, check out the experiences of these five readers. It's not always as easy as it looks in the movies. "I had a threesome to please my boyfriend." "I'd been dating this guy, Tom*, for a month when he mentioned during pillow talk that we should 'have a friend over.' I wasn't feeling it, but after he begged for five months, I caved. I felt guilty about depriving him of what he wanted and didn't want to be a bad girl-friend. On the day we'd planned a threesome with his friend Katie, I got my period, and since Tom was anti–period sex, I knew I…

If you want to turn off a guy fast, allow me to recommend three magic words. To guys, these words are the Holy Grail of annoying things girls say, the abracada bra of instantaneous mood killers, the uglier cousin to the infamous lose-lose query: "Do I look fat in this?" The three words we pray you will never say to us: "I look fat." Imagine the worst thing a guy could say to you (thought joggers: "I'm in love with your sister," "I killed a man…"), multiply it by 10, add a full weekend of nothing but golf on TV—and you'll start to understand just how awful it is for us to hear "I look fat" coming out of a girl's mouth, especially a girl we really like or, worse,…

Best Idea Ever: Make the Pill OTC! That woo-hooing you hear is us reacting to a proposal by the Amer i can College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to make birth-control pills available with out a prescrip tion. Less paperwork, more power to make choices about your own body, and fewer oops pregnancies. Sound good? Head to Change.org to sign petitions urg ing the FDA to move on this. So, What Happened to Kate? You know it as that thing that landed Kate Middleton in the hospital early in her pregnancy. She was so not being a pampered princess: Women with this condition suffer from extreme nau sea and chronic puking…sometimes for the duration of pregnancy. Affecting 2 percent of preggos—it's random, so nothing Kate did brought it on—HG can cause…

You've probably heard having a gym buddy is good for your workout. Turns out, exercising with someone who can one-up you (she's a little faster, a little stronger) is even better: Women worked out twice as long with a partner they were competitive with than they did when sweating solo, new research from Kansas State University shows. The researchers suspect that fit friends inspire us to bring our A-game. CUTE GEAR: RETRO RUNNING SHORTS Adidas by Stella McCartney, $75, adidas.com Colosseum, $34, ladyfootlocker.com Roxy, $48, roxy.com We dig this old-school silhouette popping up in happy colors and prints. Pair them with ankle socks to show off your legs. SWEAT LIKE A CELEB BETH BEHRS The enviably sculpted star of CBS's 2 Broke Girls swears by the new FitMix class in…

Dress, Gucci; earrings, Meus at Broken English; bangles (6), Melinda Maria, $98 to $135; infinity cuff, thorn cuff, and diamond briar ring, Parulina at Broken English; diamond pavé ring, Colette at Broken English THE MOOD "Black makes me feel confident, mysterious, like I'm not trying too hard." Dress, Valentino; earrings, C. Greene at Broken English; diamond pavé ring, Meus at Broken English; diamond bug ring, Colette at Broken English THE MAGIC "It works any time of the day It's eye-catching, but you can also blend into the background if you want." Dress, Michael Kors; cuff, Giuseppe Zanotti Design; ring, Neil Lane Jewelry Jacket worn on shoulder, Lauren Jeans Co., $699; dress, Jill Stuart, $678; earrings, C. Greene at Broken English; bracelet, Vita Fede at Karen Egren, $275 THE FEELING "Black,…

SOLAR POWER Canary becomes surprisingly wearable when paired with brown, says Kabuki, the makeup artist who created these eye-catching trends. EMERALD ISLE This Oz-like shade—voted hue-of-the-year by color authority Pantone—gives a mysterious, who's-behind-the-curtain vibe. AGENT ORANGE You may have tried peach…possibly even Creamsicle. But the most OMG! (in a good way) way to wear orange on the eyes is Day-Glo style. Rock it and gain instant trendsetter status. VIOLET FEMME You're probably a pro at blending three shadow shades on upper lids, thanks to the smoky-eye obsession. But the coolest new way to combine colors is actually on lower lids, in a horizontal color-block pattern. PRETTY IN PUNK The secret to pulling off pink eyes (without looking like you have pinkeye!): wear electric (not pale) pink on lash lines and…

Get away from it all—just like you used to, only better. IF YOU DROVE CROSS-COUNTRY WITH YOUR GIRLFRIENDS… DISCOVER CALIFOR NIA'S PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Rent a convertible, put down the top, and start singing at the top of your lungs on Highway 1, a breathtaking drive whether you start in San Francisco or L.A. Snap Instagram photos at Point Reyes; stop for shopping in Carmel-by-the-Sea; or walk through Hearst Castle in San Simeon to see how the 1 percent lived in the 1920s. Save funds by piling onto friends' couches, but for a special treat, stay at the Viceroy Santa Monica (1819 Ocean Ave., 310-260-7500). You'll be steps from the beach (hello, surfer boys!) with amenities all the girls will love. IF YOU HIT SEÑOR FROG'S IN CANCúN… UPGRADE YOUR…

Your best friend just joined a monthlong, crack-of-dawn boot camp. You: A Get inspired to start your own workout routine. You can support each other! B Feel relieved that she didn't ask you to join—boot camp sounds like your own personal hell. C Sign up right away and prepare to kick her ass! You love a little rivalry. A coworker presented a killer project that wowed your boss. You: A Make it your mission to outdo her with your own PowerPoint extravaganza, complete with original score. B Ask your colleague to tell you about her project and offer to help her next time. C Congratulate her. It's not about you. The office softball game is a month away. You: A Have appointed yourself team captain. And yes, there is a…

Since starting at Cosmo a few months ago, I am struck by how many of you e-mail us asking for work advice. Whether you want to start your own business, work from home, go back to school, or plan a corporate takeover, I promise we will deliver tricks and tips each month to help you land your dream gig (or at least one that might get you there eventually!). In the meantime, check out CBS's new show, The Job, which features genuine job applicants interviewing for real positions at major companies. We were thrilled when Cosmo was asked to take part, and an entire episode is spent following five qualified candidates as they vie for a coveted editorial-assistant spot here. Together with two colleagues, I started out with a favorite…

The Last Straw "I threw my best friend a wild bachelorette party at my place. In the midst of the madness, one of the guests broke a leg off my wooden coffee table. The next day, I woke up with a bad hangover and wanted nothing more than to watch TV and eat takeout, but my table was broken. So I dragged my pounding head to The Home Depot to buy a new table leg. There was a massive line, and when it was finally my turn to pay, I reached into my purse for my wallet but instead pulled out a huge, pink, plastic penis straw. I tried to laugh it off and explain the situation to the cashier, but she just shushed me to keep the line moving,…

Morning-Coffee Meetup The Location: A Starbucks off campus The Time: 11 a.m. Cosmo: So, how'd you all meet? Yixin: We met during freshman orientation, and now we hang. Our group of friends is very…diverse. Cosmo: Details, please. Yixin: Well, there are 12 of us, half girls, half boys, and basically, we're just a very sexual group. Theresa: I've made out with Alex. Yixin: Me too. Alex: Now I'm trying to get with Theresa's brother. He's in our year. Theresa: He's too straight for you! He has also hooked up with Yixin…. Yixin: Oh my god, I wasn't under the impression you knew about that! Cosmo: Secret's out! Have you girls hooked up? Theresa: No, but Yixin's tried…. Cosmo: Does anyone get jealous of anyone else? Yixin: No, because the hookups…

Q. It's really sweet that you give your mom a hug after every game. What's the best advice she's given you? A. She taught me how to behave on the court and off. She always told me to follow my heart, not to do something just to please someone else. You should be in it because you love it. Like with a girl, you should make it work because you really like her. My mom just wants to make sure that my heart is always in whatever I do and I'm in things for the right reasons. Q. Would you ever date someone whom your mom didn't like? A. Yeah! Because it's all about me! I'm not saying that in a selfish way, but I can't pass up a relationship…

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt Post workout Love Nudge Jason Derulo SEXY Jessica Chastain Rosie Huntington- Whiteley Kristen Stewart Red leather bomber Oscar nom for a redhead we love Classy clover (cute for Saint Patty's Day) Sheer and sexy in all the right places Beth Smith and Duane "Dog" Chapman Bounty Hunter Choke Hold Tracy Morgan South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Brazilian model Lea T British socialite Tamara Beckwith SKANKY Red leatherbomb Oscar bros punkingthe red carpet Trashy clover (even Eve is blushing!) Ruining sheer, one butt cheekat a time…

Jacket, BCBG Max Azria, $248, bcbg.com Small pavé bangle, $45, and small marquis-stone bangle, $48, Givenchy, shop.nordstrom.com Kate Mara Add personality with stand-out jewelry, like a gorgeous cocktail ring. Ring, Fantasy Jewelry Box, $27.95, fantasyjewelrybox.com Top, A|X Armani Exchange, $78, armaniexchange.com Pants, Sinclair, $229, Ron Herman, Los Angeles, 323-651-4129 Clutch, Tory Burch, $365, saks.com Yes, they're a splurge, but they'll go with everything. Spike bracelet, $13, and skull bracelet, $13, Lulu*s, lulus.com Jeans, Express, $79.90, express.com Shoes, Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com Do dark denim (with a touch of sparkle!) for night and light denim for day.…

Teddy, Mimi Holliday, $159, trendslingerie.com Clutch, Elie Tahari, $398, Elie Tahari collection stores, 800-545-0799 Vest, Forever 21, $17.50, forever21.com Skirt, Cushnie et Ochs, $595, bergdorfgoodman.com Jacket, Rebecca Taylor, $595, rebeccataylor.com Clutch, J.Crew, $148, jcrew.com Play with a hint of color or a tough, black accent on an all-white look. Dress (worn under vest), Lulu*s, $47, lulus.com Shoes, ShoeDazzle, $42.95, shoedazzle.com Shoes, Melissa Number N°1 and Pedro Lourenço, $175, Galeria Melissa, 212-775-1950 Snapped on the street… Top, Simply Vera Vera Wang, $64, kohls.com Bag, Forever 21, $40.80, forever21.com Skirt, Loft, $79.50, loft.com Jacket, BCBG Max Azria, $228, bcbg.com; top (worn under jacket), Club Monaco, $69.50, clubmonaco.com Pants, Porcelain, $150, porcelainnyc.com BEAUTY BONUS Like a bright accessory, red lips offer a pretty contrast when paired with all white. Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick…

Jacket, Jonathan Simkhai, $545, barneys.com; tank (worn under jacket), Michael Lauren, $46, laurenmoshi.com A color-block jacket creates a flattering shape. Skirt, H&M, $34.95, hm.com Bag, Marni, Marni Boutiques, 212-343-3912 Jacket, Sandro, $600, sandro-paris.com Keep nubby textures, like bouclé, up top—it can add weight to hips. Pants, BB Dakota, $90, piperlime.com Shoes, Cosmopolitan, $40, jcp.com Michelle McCool Shoes, Aldo, $100, aldoshoes.com Clutch, Cosmopolitan, $35, jcp.com Miranda Kerr Jacket, Joe Fresh, $49, similar styles available at joefresh.com Dress, Ann Taylor, $128, anntaylor.com Chanel spring/summer 2013 Proenza Schouler spring/summer 2013 Perforation lets leather breathe in warmer weather. Tote, Cosmopolitan, $50, jcp.com Shoes, Prabal Gurung for Target, $39.99, target.com…

Henri Bendel, $398, henribendel.com A sleek hard case is a chic finishing touch. Diane von Furstenberg, $345, dvf.com Jessica McClintock, $62, zappos.com Tommy Hilfiger, $398, Tommy Hilfiger NYC, 212-223-1824 Express, $79.90, express.com Forever 21, $24.80, forever21.com Kate Spade Saturday, $190, saturday.com BOX CLUTCH Valentino Banana Republic, $250, bananarepublic.com Gold zippers add edge to a classic tote. CLASSIC TOTE Fendi Asos, $72.16, asos.com Rebecca Minkoff, $325, rebeccaminkoff.com Lulu*s, $65, lulus.com Oversize clutches are perfect for day! ENVELOPE BAG Gucci Wear a long-strap bag cross-body or over your shoulder. BCBG Max Azria, $398, bcbg.com Nila Anthony, $54.99, modcloth.com Loeffler Randall, $495, shopbop.com Topshop, $68, topshop.com Cosmopolitan, $30, jcp.com SHOULDER-STRAP PURSE Proenza Schouler…

THE Pro TRACYLEE, CELEBRITY MANICURIST THE Prep FILE NAILS IN AN ALMOND SHAPE (A ROUNDED POINT), CLEAN THEM WITH REMOVER, AND APPLY A CLEAR BASE COAT. 1 Apply base color (see models for inspiration), painting a stroke down the center (1), then another along each side for even distribution (2, 3). Let dry for 10 minutes. 2 About one-third of the way up from your cuticle, make a dot in the center of your nail with a fine-tipped polish pen (try one of the hues shown here…or get creative). 3 From that dot, make a diagonal line down to the corner of one cuticle, then the other, creating a triangle. 4 Fill in the triangle with the pen (repeat on all your fingers). Finish with a clear top coat to…

LAUREN BARGANZ, 20 "My ombré hair was inspired by my icon, Blake Lively!" RAMONA XU, 21 "Poppy lips and cheeks bring my face to life." NATALIE DARNELL, 32 "My pixie edges up my otherwise girlie style." MAUREEN MIHALIK, 22 "Bold brows are my thing! A little pencil goes a long way." GERALDINE RIVERA, 19 "I'm a Goth girl at heart, so I love a vampy lipstick." Keep blonde hair bright with Joico Color Endure Violet Shampoo, $15, and Paul Mitchell Forever Blonde Conditioner, $17.50. JK I-Conic Eyes Brow Pencil, $16, fills sparse spots and plucks strays. A swipe of Clinique Chubby Stick Intense in Mightiest Maraschino, $16, creates a power pout. Blend YSL Crème De Blush in 7, $38, on apples. Sebastian Moldable Wax, $16, sculpts a perfect pixie pomp.…

FLOWER POWER After a long shoot, nothing brightens my day more than coming home to flowers. Peonies (1) are my favorite. P.M.-PERFECT LIP LOOK This burgundy lacquered lip (2) reflects tons of light. Paired with bare skin, it makes a nighttime statement. CHILL-OUT TACTICS On my days off, I catch up on Downton Abbey (3) and Upstairs Downstairs (15). HER KIT ESSENTIALS Budge-proof liquid eyeliner (5) and a universal red lipstick (4). D&G's are the best I've ever tried. Also SK-II face masks (14) create the perfect canvas. NEW LOOK TO MASTER A lavender grey smoky eye (6)—it's the modern neutral. COLLECTOR'S ITEM I buy art books when I travel. Russian-ballet (7), punk-rock (8), and old Hollywood (9) photos always spark ideas. STAY-FIT SECRET I just got into Spinning—I love…

1 ROC RETINOL CORREXION MAX WRINKLE RESURFACING SYSTEM, $27 A series of professional glycolic peels is amazing—the rapid exfoliation and burst of collagen result in extra glow-y, even-toned skin plus softer-looking lines. Now you can get even better results in your bathroom, according to a derm-administered study. After eight weeks, this two-step nightly process (a retinol-packed antiwrinkle lotion plus a serum that increases the absorption and effectiveness of the retinol) offers four times the end result of three peels—all without irritation since it's buffered by glycerin and shea butter. 2 ST. TROPEZ GRADUAL TAN PLUS FIRMING, $40 One of the biggest self-tanner complaints we hear: It looks unnaturally orange, especially on fair skin. This tanning cream uses a new type of DHA (the ingredient that tans skin) made of allo-melanin,…

If it seems like your money disappears into a black hole, this column is for you. Cosmo's new financial guru, Alexa von Tobel, CEO of LearnVest, explains how to allocate your cash to live bigger, better, and happier. It's payday! Chances are, you know how much money will hit your bank account (down to the penny). But then what? I get it: It's easiest to pay your bills and burn through the rest instead of tracking what's going where. But, good news! There's a simple way to take control and stop feeling powerless as your account balance inevitably shrinks every two weeks. Remember these three numbers: 50, 20, 30. Use them to divvy up your paycheck to take care of your essentials, your future, and the fun stuff too. Here's…

Raised in upstate New York by a working single mom, Christa and Cara were each other's second half. "As an identical twin, you watch yourself have two lives," says Christa, 35. "It's like your experience isn't whole unless you see your twin processing it too." Both sisters were just starting their careers when Cara, then 24, was raped while walking her dog near her Massachusetts house. Then, 5½ years after the horrifying attack, Cara died from a heroin overdose, and Christa found herself overtaken with unspeakable grief…and her own spiraling addictions. Her explores Christa's search for her own identity without her sister. In your book, you say, "I was myself. But I was my sister." What was it like being a twin? We had a very difficult childhood, but we…

When Jared and I first met, I'd just gone through a bad, out-of-the-blue breakup. After a year of living together, I thought this guy was The One, and he thought not. I couldn't understand why he didn't want to be with me. Me! I was great; I was pretty; I was smart (and had parents who'd obviously instilled a healthy sense of self-confidence). I truly thought that if you worked hard enough, you could get whatever you wanted: a great job, the boyfriend you desired. But in one moment, he upended my lifelong belief. For weeks, I moped around my apart ment, crying in the shower, uninter ested in food, basically living a rom-com clichÉ. When I saw my parents, my dad told me I "should eat a couple of…

No-BS responses to questions you could only ask Cosmo Q. I really want to make a sex tape. Is there any way to guaran tee mine will never see the light of day? A. The only way to ensure your grandma never sees your O face is to delete, delete, delete. Obviously, give yourselves an opportunity to enjoy your film before erasing the evidence. Also an option but not as reliable: Bury the flick in a folder within a folder within a folder on your computer, with a boring name that would never intrigue anyone, like Thank You Card List. If you can save it as a file that's password protected, even better! Extra precautions: When you're filming, keep your faces out of the shot, and cover any tattoos or…

Q. My boyfriend finishes first in bed and acts like both of us are done. How can I show him (without killing his mood) that after he climaxes, I'm still not finished? A. The problem here is that your mood is being killed, not his. That said, you'll have much better luck if you act before he climaxes—as you may have noticed, most guys are useless afterward. If you think he's approaching the point of no return before you're done, tell him you want to switch positions: It's what guys often do to avoid finishing too early. Then be vocal about what you want—guys appreciate guidance when it comes to taking care of you. Once he's hitting the right place, say things like "Don't stop!" Eventually, getting you off first…

It's now scientifically proven that reality bites: Food TV stokes your appetite…especially your sweet tooth, according to new research in the journal Appetite. But some shows are worse for your diet than others. We turned on a few current foodie faves and ranked how likely they are to trigger an Oreo binge. SWEET-O-METER Top Chef: Seattle (Bravo) Maybe it was our rising blood pressure as the chef-testants hustled to beat the clock on the challenge, but we noshed on sweet and savory stuff like a cheese Danish, a plate of pasta, and a bag of peanut M&Ms. Verdict: diet Kryptonite Kitchen Nightmares (Fox) The ridic rage Gordon Ramsay unleashes on his restaurant-rehab show didn't trigger our sweet tooth, but we did crave the gnocchi and risotto we saw on-screen—dishes just…

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Get creative—who knows what a fun night or day out might spark? 1. Be a tourist in your own town: Hop on the bus, see the sights, and fall in love all over again with the place where you live. 2. Stargaze with an astronomers' society. There's nothing more romantic than a big night sky. 3. Ride every roller coaster at an amuse ment park. Lots of hand-holding! 4. Go on a self-guided gelato tour. It's a perfect alternative to drinks. 5. Test-drive your dream cars—a little fantasy can go a long way. 6. Make each other laugh at an improv comedy class. You'll have inside jokes for weeks to come. 7. Get your palms read by a psychic. What will the future hold?…

Pisces (February 19–March 20) STELLAR GIFTS You're compassionate, alluring, romantic, and generous. BLIND SPOTS You can be evasive and impractical. FASHION VIBE A mix of tough details and soft touches INDULGENCE Time alone in your dream world SEDUCTION STYLE Your charismatic charm makes your guy feel like the center of your world. THIS MONTH All eyes are on you and you're having a blast. Admirers and associates are like putty in your hands, so be specific about what you want and watch your dreams materialize one by one. YEAR AHEAD Trust your intuition, and stand your ground at work. Your discipline and determination will pay off. It's going to be an adventurous year, so be open to love from unexpected places! Aries (MARCH 21–APRIL 20) FOCUS ON: Your creativity. After…

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Dirty Talk "I'd been hooking up with this girl and I really liked her, so I was bummed when she told me she was going away for the weekend. While she was gone, I decided to watch some pretty explicit porn to pass the time. I was in the middle of watching a video when she messaged me to talk over Skype, so I paused the movie to chat. She came on really loud though, so I went to lower the volume. But instead of hitting the noise button, I hit the space bar by accident, which resumed my dirty video, and it started blaring. I got all flustered and tried to turn it off before she realized what was happening, but it was too late: She definitely heard the…

TEENSY Emily VanCamp puppy-sits a tiny pooch for a friend. FUN-SIZE Blake Lively's pretty Penny MINI Gwen and Kingston share their fluffy new family accessory. Katharine McPhee doubles down. Spoiler! Girls' Jessa is in a new kind of relationship! MEDIUM Katie Lee's pug mugs for the camera. We're gaga for the Lady's fuzzy Fozzi. Ashlee Simpson holds adorable Alabama. HE LOOKS HEAVY! Minka Kelly's getting an arm workout!…

Answer by Jessica Grose Q. Why Are Women So Obsessed With True-Crime Stories? A. In the wee hours, my husband will stir from his slumber to see the glowing light of my iPad. "What are you reading so late?" he'll ask. The answer is always the same: "My murder books." That's what I call the true-crime capers I tear through by the gigabyte. I usually stick to the two queens of the genre: former policewoman Ann Rule and the fabulously named investigative reporter Aphrodite Jones. These books tend to have titles like Cruel Sacrifice or Bitter Harvest and are often about women who murder their husbands…or who get murdered by them. Whether they're good or evil, the real-life women in these books are fascinatingly (and strangely) relatable. I'm not the…

Sing Along in Austin SXSW Even texan festivals are bigger! Head to the lone star capital to catch everyone from sky ferreira and major lazer to keynote speaker dave grohl at the annual sxsw music, film, comedy, and gaming fest. Read These Lessons in French by Hilary Reyl Kate is thrilled when she gets the chance to assist a famous photographer in early '90s Paris. But as she gets swept up by the bohemian lifestyle, drama ensues. The Book of My Lives by Aleksandar Hemon The national book award finalist's collection of heartbreakingly lovely essays (like one about his exile from hometown sarajevo) will draw you in and surprise you at every turn. The Sunshine When She's Gone BY THEA GOODMAN AN IMPULSIVE YOUNG FATHER FLEES TO THE CARIBBEAN…

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This month, the latest spritz you'll be offered on the beauty floor at your favorite department store is Gucci Guilty Black—the newest edition to the sultry Guilty collection. The brain behind it: Frida Giannini, creative director of the fashion house and one of the world's leading designers. In an exclusive Cosmo interview, we chatted about what confidence smells like—the new Black, of course! Q. What makes this version of Guilty different from the others? A. It reflects another facet of the Gucci woman —a more confident one who's not afraid to show off a naughtier side. Q. Why go black? A. It symbolizes the provocative notes inside the bottle. Like Evan Rachel Wood's character in the campaign, the Black wearer is sensual and powerful and gets a thrill from breaking…

I grew up on Staten Island, the land of pizzerias, "New Yawk" accents, and a look that's easy to pick out of a crowd (think Jersey Shore and Mob Wives). At 14, I'd wake up two hours before school to apply bronzer by the brushload to my already fake-baked skin, an intricate smoky eye (yes, for day), and frosty lipstick (to accentuate my tan, of course!). My friends and I faithfully followed this checklist—just like our moms, sisters, cousins, and aunts did before us. The problem: It never felt like me. As a kid, I was a drama queen. I'd recite Shakespeare and sing to anyone who'd listen. This passion led me to a Manhattan performing-arts school (I commuted the five miles via ferry every morning), where I became enamored…

You remember the epic scene on HBO's Girls: Hannah, the young job hunter, hits it off with her older would-be boss, and thinking they've totally bonded, drops a rape joke on him. He ends the meeting right then and there and tells her she may not be cut out for an office environment. So…is anyone really that clueless? Unfortunately, yes, say the career gurus we talked to. In fact, they see these kinds of faux pas happening more and more. That actually makes sense. It's a landmark moment in workplace history: Four generations are trying to collaborate, but big differences in work styles and attitudes are creating issues. "We've got Baby Boomers [ages 48 to 66], Gen-Xers [ages 36 to 47], and Gen-Yers plus Millennials [ages 15 to 35]—it's a…

Raised in the midst of the civil war in Beirut, BBC reporter Kim Ghattas just spent four years circling the globe alongside peacemaker-in-chief Hillary Clinton. In her new book, The Secretary, she talks about witnessing history. Your job sounds amazing—what was it like following Hillary Clinton? I'd wanted to be a journalist from the age of 13, but never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get to do this. We are a pool of 10 or so reporters; throughout each trip she'd come to the back of her plane and tell us the talks she'd had with leaders—things she won't share in public. She's so human: There are times you wonder if she's being a politician or a mother. Did you ever feel unsafe? My mother asked…

Long-distance relationships are tough! These ideas from readers keep things fresh and help you stay connected. 1 MASTER THE CREATIVE DATE "My boyfriend and I created our own film club. We watch a movie on our own time and Skype each other on the weekend to talk about it. It's one thing in our lives that feels in sync, and it's just fun." —Darcy B. 2 START A CHEESY-CUTE RITUAL "We set our phone backgrounds to a new photo of us each time we're together. It's too easy to forget how great someone is when you can't see them. A conveniently placed souvenir of the good times will get you through the hard ones." —Maureen P. 3 DON'T SAY GOOD-BYE "Never part ways without know ing the next time you're…

"Great. Now all 1,017 of my Friends know I'm single." "Seriously? You guys were so good together!" "Do you think I should de-Friend his cousin?" "He keeps posting pictures of this new girl on Instagram." "He refuses to change his relationship status to Single. WTF?" "Take my phone away from me before I call him in beer tears." "He posted, 'TGIF!!' Does that mean he has a date?" DEALING WITH THE FACEBOOK BREAKUP What to do when your split goes public. Very public. By Gaby Dunn Like so many people, Josh and I put everything about our relationship out there. For two years, we used it in our acts (we're both stand-up comedians and bloggers), wrote cutesy posts about how we met, tweeted inside jokes, and uploaded couple-y photos to…

SECRETS FROM A PROFESSIONAL WINGMAN A company called Simple Pickup teaches gameless guys how to hit on women—so we asked the CEO, Kong Pham, what they're preaching. Would these sneaky tricks work on you? HE'LL TRY TO CATCH YOU OFF GUARD Basically, he'll flat-out tell you you're hot. He figures you'll be so surprised by his forward approach that you may just stick around. HE'LL FACTOR HIMSELF INTO YOUR PLANS First, he'll ask you what you like to do. If you say dancing, he'll go, "Great. Let's go dancing next weekend!" His logic: You'll dig that he lis tened and wants to please you, so you'll say yes. HE'LL PLAY GUESSING GAMES "You look like you're from California," he'll say, or "Lemme guess…lawyer?" That way, you'll engage with him, but…

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"Sunday is a transition day that can feel like the end of something good," says Tamar Chansky, PhD, author of Freeing Yourself From Anxiety. "But even if you only get down on Sunday nights, that's essentially 52 times a year that your body goes through the emotional roller coaster of dread and anxiety." That weekly stress can take a toll on your body, causing insomnia, high blood pressure, and more. So don't just suck it up when the Sunday-night blues hit—use our tips to erase your bummer mood. Book a Weeknight Friend Date Saving all your fun for the weekend adds pressure and turns your days off into a stressful plans-a-palooza. "Schedule a date with a friend for Monday night, so there's some thing social in your very near future…

When her chronic stomach pain and cramps were diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Newell Freivogel, a 34-year-old business owner in Chicago, decided to try a cleanse. "I didn't want to take medicine if something natural would help," she says. While she sipped veggie smoothies and nibbled salads, her stomach issues disappeared. But, she says, "I got splitting headaches and was can't-get-off-the-couch tired." And the minute the two-week cleanse ended, her IBS symptoms returned. Working with her doctor, Freivogel realized she needed to change her diet for life, not stop eating for a couple of weeks. "What had made me feel better wasn't the cleanse [itself]," she says, "but that I'd eliminated certain trigger foods, such as nuts and pasta. When I identified those foods and cut back on them,…

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One and done. You lose, you're out. Every team's season is on the line, and that's the thrill of this tournament. From the only bracketology strategy you'll need to bar snacks so good you might miss the game, we've got your complete guide to making it through the month—all the way to the Final Four—like a champ. BE A BEER BOSS When it comes to watching college hoops, we're talking about an all-day event, so stick to beers that are lower in alcohol content, says Joshua M. Bernstein, author of Brewed Awakening (see his picks below). To avoid getting too bloated, alternate every beer with a glass of water, and mix in some physical activity—like volunteering for the next beer run. When it comes to your waistline, says Bernstein, "beer…

The residents of Garden Towers, located on 69th Street and Lexington Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side, are young, hot, successful, and incapable of staying out of each other's business and beds. Every month, we're giving you a glimpse behind closed doors.… Travis could feel how close she was. Abigail contracted around him, as though beckon ing him to follow her. And he would. But for now, it was enough to have her writhing beneath him, his hands running over her soft breasts. He'd been think ing about her, about this, for weeks, and he couldn't believe it was happening again. "Travis," she breathed. He lowered his head to kiss her, but she pushed him away. "Travis!" she said again, louder this time. "What?" Travis opened his eyes. His room…