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Summer selfies, soccer style, and ice-cold collaborations—here's what our editors are shopping, Googling, and loving this month. BEY-APPROVED BRACELETS "I first saw Cruciani C's bracelets on Beyoncé's Instagram. How cute is the Pop-Dog version? Answer: So cute." —DIANDRA BARNWELL, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Bracelets, Cruciani C, $23, crucianic.com SWEET SHADES "Can a girl have too many adorable sunglasses? I think not." —MAY HASSO, FASHION ASSISTANT Sunglasses, Seneca Eyewear, $100, senecaeyewear.com UNDERWATER SELFIES "I've missed so many cool vacation shots because I'm afraid of getting my iPhone wet. But the Olympus TG-850 is waterproof, so it's perfect for the pool." —NICOLE FINEO, ASSOCIATE ACCESSORIES EDITOR Camera, Olympus, $249.99, getolympus.com Top, Ashish, ssense.com; nail polish, OPI Nail Lacquer in Coca-Cola Red, $9, beautybrands.com THE REAL THING "I'm a total Coca-Cola…

JOHN GREEN INSTAGRAM: @JohnGreenWritesBooks The author of best-seller The Fault in Our Stars explores why we're all drawn to YA books in "#RealTalk…There's No Age Limit to Loving Teen Drama" (p. 54). BOOK I READ OVER AND OVER AGAIN "I read Catcher in the Rye almost every year. (I know it's cliché to do so, but I don't care.) That book has changed so much to me over the years. As I've grown up, Holden Caulfield has become sadder and lonelier to me than he was when I was young but also more heroic." SARA SHEPARD TWITTER: @SaraBooks In this month's Red-Hot Read, "One Last Fling" (p. 220), Shepard, the author of the Pretty Little Liars series, gives Cosmo an exclusive sneak peek into her new novel, The Heiresses. HOW…

1 "At a work dinner, I accidentally sent a shrimp tail flying over the table. It bounced off the HR manager's hair and almost landed in a project manager's lap! I will never order shrimp at work meetings again." —Lyndsay W., 28, FIELD ADMINISTRATOR, FROM MIAMI, FL 2 "When I'm alone in the elevator at work, I break out dancing, no matter what. It's my big secret." —Johnice T., 25, REGISTERED NURSE, FROM MEMPHIS, TN 3 "When my boyfriend and I have sex, our dogs jump on the bed and start licking our arms. They act scared, like we're hurting each other. We just shove them off and get back to business." —lauren a., 23, STUDENT, FROM CALI, COLOMBIA [No. 4] ROCKY LANDING "I went rock climbing for the first…

You play such a bro in Neighbors. How bro-y are you IRL? I'm a guy; I'm young; I live in L.A. You act a certain way around your friends. The hard part is not being as much of a bro in public. [My character] Teddy is probably the furthest from me, but the element of brotherhood is cool. There used to be Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and now there's James Franco and Seth Rogen or Dave Franco and Zac Efron. We love each other. If I didn't have my friends, I wouldn't be here now. Are you friendly with your neighbors? I live next door to [It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's] Charlie Day. He's hilarious—the best neighbor ever. We're so funny talking through the fence. You showed butt…

Marriage is amazing. It's like living with your best friend—someone you sleep with, laugh with, cry with, and eventually turn into the Crypt Keeper right in front of like it's not even a thing. But you know what's hotter than having sex with your best friend for eternity? Everything. For many women (the ones who aren't liars), it's work to stay sexually stimulated by a partner who's returning our calls and not mindfucking us into believing that we're ever so slightly inadequate. In a healthy relationship, there is stability and security. Sex is always an option. And like anything that is available freely and constantly, there's just no real urgency about it. Especially when Mad Men is on. That was, until I and 65 million other women met Christian Grey.…

PLAY PEEKABOO Hint at what's underneath with a glimpse of a lacy bralet. ROCK THE LOOK What distinguishes the slip dress from your average nightie is length and fabric. Look for hemlines that fall close to the knee and opaque silk or satin. Dress, Michael Michael Kors, similar styles available at Michael Kors stores; bra, Only Hearts by Helena Stuart, $59, onlyhearts.com; clutch, Vionnet, vionnet.com; shoes, Gianvito Rossi, net-a-porter.com; triangle necklace, Karen Egren, $70, karenegren.com; shark-tooth necklace, White Moth Jewelry, $180, whitemoth jewelry.com; chain necklace, Pamela Love, $275, twistonline.com; cuff, Gemma Redux, $245, gemmaredux.com; hand cuff, Fallon, $160, Intermix WAIST MANAGEMENT Rely on shapewear to give you structure and security in a barely-there dress. Avoid both visible panty lines and belly-button outlines with high-waisted thong cinchers. Briefs, Spanx,…

GAME-CHANGER ALERT! This face lotion is proven to decrease your risk of skin cancer, according to the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. It's all to do with the high SPF 50, antioxidants that zap any free radicals that sneak past it, and enzymes that boost skin's natural DNA-repairing ability. Elizabeth Arden Rx Triple Protection Factor SPF 50+, $56, elizabethardenrx.com for locations JUST PUSH PLAY The perfect '80s playlist is now at your fingertips…literally! Deborah Lippmann's new bold, bright nail hues are named after six of the decade's biggest hits. Scrunchie, optional. Deborah Lippmann Nail polishes in (from top) Walking On Sunshine, Maniac, Video Killed The Radio Star, Don't Stop Believin', Whip It, and She Drives Me Crazy, $18 each, deborahlippmann.com INSTA-GLAM Polaroid-size, so you can strike a pose…

To start Curl your lashes by squeezing near roots, followed by midpoints and tips, for 10 seconds each. This creates a long-lasting, well-defined curl (waterproof mascara, optional). Then smooth a dime-size amount of BB cream on your face. 1 Sephora Collection String Bikini Changeable Eyelash Curler, $17, sephora.com 2 Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream SPF 30, $9, drugstores Next up Blend a pea-size drop of cream blush onto the apple of each cheek, then do an allover dusting of SPF mineral powder to lock in your base and blush (plus score an extra dose of sun protection). 1 Colorescience Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen Brush SPF 50, $62, colorescience.com 2 CK One Color Cream + Powder Blush Duo in Happiness, $25, ulta.com Almost done Rather than using…

Looking for your first job? Or just a better job? No matter where you are in your career, these tips from Sheryl Sandberg's new book will give you a head start on the competition. First, RAMP UP YOUR EFFORTS Know Who You Are Job seekers should have an "elevator pitch," a 30-second rundown of your most relevant skills. Mine is "I'm Mindy Levy. I work in human resources at a strategy- and technology-consulting company. I also moonlight as an executive coach, helping people get 'unstuck' so they can pursue their ambitions." The idea is to introduce yourself quickly and convey the kind of job you're looking for if the opportunity arises at a party, a sporting event…even in an actual elevator. Clear Your Cache Did you know that 75 percent…

HOT TOPICS THIS MONTH, WE'RE TALKING ABOUT… From divorced mother to one of the country's most powerful financial reformers, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren has charted her own course…and urges you to do the same. "My daddy built this sandbox in our backyard." "My debate partner and I won the state championship, and I got a scholarship to college." "After practicing law at home, I got a job teaching law in Houston. Teaching was the most fun thing in the world." "I dropped out of college at 19 to get married. My daughter arrived when I was 22." "After my son was born, I practiced law out of my living room." Warren taught at Harvard Law School while fighting for a new consumer-protection agency. "I was knocked out by the supporters…

After graduating from college, instead of scurrying to a job, I got on a plane for Italy. In a mountain village on the island of Sardinia, I taught kids about the environment by day and at night joined the villagers at a castle and wildly danced the tarantella. You made this happen, I remember thinking. In the months that followed, I excavated a medieval manor in England, picked raspberries on a Danish farm, and renovated a park in Turkey. It was one of the best years of my life. These days, the gap year is more popular than ever. The British coined the term to refer to the year after high school, but today it can take place any time you want a break. Enrollment in some gap-year volunteer, internship,…

RARE BIRD Jacket, headdress, Louis Vuitton; shirt, Watson and Watson; pants, J Brand; shoes, Lily's own; earrings, Stone Paris; ring, Khai Khai Jewelry FRESH COAT Jacket, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi; dress, Diesel Black Gold; shoes, Sophia Webster, $540; necklace, Dominic Jones, $355; ring, AS29 Beauty Tip Punk out a pastel mani by striping polish (try Dior Vernis Gel Shine Long Wear Lacquer in Junon, $25) with a gold nail-art pen. NAILED IT Dress, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane; earrings, Rhodium; gold necklace, Art Youth Society, $475; cross necklace, Simon G Jewelry; spike ring, Stephen Webster, $350; cage ring, $168, chain bracelet, black bracelet, $175 each, Karen Egren; (on left arm) small bracelet, Jack Vartanian; large tennis bracelets, Neil Lane INSTANT Classic WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU WANTED TO BE A…

BROS & CONS THE START-UP TECHIE PROS Hollywood It Girls are snatching up web entrepreneurs like they're the latest iPhone upgrade. Is he the right update, or will you force-quit this e-bag? HE'S TOTALLY TRENDING Cute nerds are the new stylish accessory. Scan Pinterest and you'll see: Urkel glasses are the new Wayfarers and sweater-vests are practically leather jackets (have you seen Drake lately?). Also, a geek-chic guy will go nicely with Rodarte's Star Wars collection when it hits stores this fall. HE DOESN'T KNOW HE'S A HOT COMMODITY…YET He scores points in World of Warcraft, but scoring girls is new for him. He'll be so psyched about what you bring to the bedroom—from toys to a whipped-cream one-piece—you'll swear Mindy Kaling created him in a writers' room. HE HAS…

AS THE BRIDE HAD TOLD ME, I would be seated at a table with the only single guy at her wedding, who in the world of the orchestrated wedding ecosystem might as well have been the only single guy in New York. Tom* was bald or had shaved his head to be bald, but either way, maybe, just maybe, he reminded me of my ex. He had on a crisp suit and an expensive-looking tie. And he was sitting right next to me. "I'm Tom," he said. "And you are?" "I'm…let's see." I picked up my place card and studied it. "Today, I am Jen Doll." "You need a card to tell you that?" I leaned in and lowered my voice. "I'm a wedding crasher." "But what if the real…

—ASHLEY RISTAU IF YOU DO ONE THING FOR YOURSELF THIS MONTH… GREEN BEANS Grill green beans. Add miso, soy sauce, shallots, lemon zest, walnuts. FAVA BEANS Mix quinoa, fava beans, mint. Garnish with feta, toasted pine nuts. RASPBERRIES Muddle raspberries. Add sparkling water, basil, lime, simple syrup, crushed ice. FENNEL Grill salmon. Top with sliced raw fennel, cilantro, chili flakes, salt. SOURCE: MARISSA LIPPERT, RD, CHEF/OWNER OF NOURISH KITCHEN + TABLE IN NYC…

—ALEXANDRA ENGLER Go Back to Camp! These getaways combine fitness, friends, and fun…without the creaky bunks. #MatchPoint TopNotch Tennis Academy After a day of drills, unwind at the spa or sip local beers at home base, a Vermont resort. From $132 per day (plus travel, lodging, and meals), topnotchresort.com #ZenOut Big Sky Yoga Retreats Enjoy poses, hiking, and horseback riding in southwest Montana, plus luxe lodging, hot tubs, and wine. From $1,395 for four days (plus travel), bigskyyogaretreats.com #SurfsUp Chicabrava Small women-only groups ride the waves off the shore of a Nicaraguan town. You'll learn a little Spanish too. From $990 per week (plus travel), chicabrava.com —MARISSA GAINSBURG IF YOU LIKE OVER-THE-EARS Chops by Skullcandy Flexible ear hangers mean these don't go flying. $20, skullcandy.com IF…

Melina Kemph 29, senior men's fashion stylist at Gilt Groupe HER SKIN SECRET"I use coconut oil on my hair, and it felt amazing on my hands. So now I apply it head-to-toe as soon as I step out of the shower." WHY IT WORKS "Coconut oil is a great moisturizer because it's rich in omega fatty acids, crucial for keeping skin hydrated and soft," says Gervaise Gerstner, MD, a consulting dermatologist for L'Oréal Paris in NYC. Plus, "it doesn't leave skin overly greasy. Put it on while skin is damp to help push water and the hydrating oil into skin." SKIN TYPE 5 NATALIE CAPPELLO 29, video advertising sales associate HER SKIN SECRET "I use a gradual self-tanner on my body the minute it starts to get warm. It takes…

Get a sneak peek at what to look forward to…and what to watch out for this month. STELLAR GIFTS As a natural and charismatic storyteller, you're the shining star at every party. BLIND SPOTS Sometimes, in an effort to keep things breezy, you gloss over people's feelings. FASHION FAVES You're a master at making any look more you with standout accessories. INDULGENCE Whiling away the hours entranced by your favorite blogs and Pinterest boards SEDUCTION STYLE First, he falls for your lightning-fast mind, then your ingenuity in the bedroom. THIS MONTH This is a spectacular moment to put your work plans into action. Don't be shy about asking for a raise! The Full Moon in your partnership zone on the 13th makes for a perfect date night. Find someplace you…

1. You and your BF have scorching hot, bed-breaking monkey sex, and you finish first. Your next move is to: a. Ride his haunches like Xena, Warrior Princess, until he reaches nirvana. b. Lie there like a dead fish until he's done. c. Roll over and sleep. Every man for himself! 2. Your life philosophy is: a. All you need is love. b. Work hard, play hard. c. Hurry up with my damn croissant! 3. You are staying at your boyfriend's parents' house for the first time, so obviously, you: a. Bring them a great bottle of Prosecco. b. Pretend to give a shit about their vintage family photos. c. Demand a gluten-free, artisanal, vegan breakfast. 4. You've been at your new job for exactly five minutes when your boss…

1 BALL SO HARD WILL 2012 AND 2013 NBA CHAMPS, THE MIAMI HEAT, MAKE IT A THREE-PEAT? FINALS FEVER BEGINS JUNE 5. 2 BE THANKFUL …For crushed ice as opposed to ice crushing you—which is just one of A Million Ways to Die in the West, Seth MacFarlane's frontier spoof starring Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris, Charlize Theron, and MacFarlane himself. 3 GET GLAZED …Or choco-frosted—we don't judge!—on National Doughnut Day, June 6. 4 CHAMPION GAY RIGHTS LOVE IS LOVE. IN HONOR OF GAY PRIDE MONTH, DARE TO WEAR THE RAINBOW. 5 TO 7 TAKE THESE READS TO THE BEACH THE ONE & ONLY To fill your Friday Night Lights void: a tale of die-hard love in a die-hard Texas football town from the best-selling author of Something Borrowed. DOWN…

GET THE LIFE YOU WANT! Want to make new friends? Meet inspiring celebrities and thought-leading women (and a few men)? Want a game-changing weekend that will set you on the path to your own dream life? Of course you do. That's why we came up with Cosmo's Fun Fearless Life weekends, happening this fall in NYC and Miami, which we're planning in partnership with Maybelline New York. Think of it as a crash course in kicking more ass—there will be blow-your-mind speakers who'll light a fire under you to figure out what you really want (from work to love) and give you concrete tools to help you get there. Plus, we'll set up customized networking sessions with fellow attendees who share your passions, whatever they are. It's a can't-miss opportunity…

"A guy showed up to a lunch date in a full pirate costume: wig, eyeliner, boots, everything." —ANGELA G., 19 "On a date, a guy told me, 'Cut the bullshit good-girl act. You know you want to come home with me.' I wouldn't even let him drive me home." —DANNI F., 23 "I told him I like spontaneous guys, and when I came out of the bathroom, he was dancing naked to Hanson's 'Mmmbop.' that's not what I meant." —Harriet D., 24 "I met a blind date at a restaurant and our waitress was his ex. To make things more awkward, he invited her to sit with us after her shift was over!" —ABIGAIL A., 21 "I went out with a guy who worked on a farm and thought a…

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! FUN Make Pops feel better about doing the Dougie with Dad Dancing, a new book dedicated to fathers' mortifying moves. FEARLESS Hammer & Nails, the West Coast's first nail salon for men, offers king-size chairs, free drinks, and no shame. FAIL The Inflatable Toupée: because there's nothing that says "I love you" quite like giving Dad a hairline complex. KEEP ON TRUCKIN' FUN California will soon have its first-ever trolley food truck, serving beefy tri-tip sandwiches with coleslaw. Hop on! FEARLESS Talk about soul food: For every meal bought from Atlanta food truck People's, a meal goes to those in need. FAIL Port San Antonio bans CockAsian. Caucasian owner says name was a play on her ethnicity and fusion food. No one gets it. GOT ROBOT? FUN…

BEACH DAY Muted tones like seafoam and petal pink exude a femme boho-babe vibe. Clockwise from left: models Lily Donaldson, Karlie Kloss, and Cara Delevingne. Bikini top, $12.95, bikini bottom, $9.95, H&M, hm.com; dress, Old Navy, $29.94, Old Navy stores; shoes, Aldo, $50, aldoshoes.com; swimsuit, Missguided, $27.61, missguidedus.com; sunglasses, H&M, $24.95, hm.com; hat, Croft and Barrow, $38, kohls.com; bag, GoJane, $46, gojane.com BBQ Crop tops and cutoffs show skin but stay sweet in picnic-blanket checks. Jacket, Route 66, $26.99, kmart.com; sunglasses, Forever 21, $5.80, forever21.com; shoes, Wild Diva Lounge, $28, lulus.com; top, $15.50, shorts, $30, ShopSosie, shopsosie.com; clutch, Mar Y Sol, $50 with promo code COSMO50, shopmarysol.com OUTDOOR CONCERT Rely on neon accents to get you spotted in a never-ending crowd. Earrings, Vanessa Mooney, $47, vanessamooney.com;…

EYE SAVERS A mod visor on classic black sunnies provides extra UV protection (and looks très cool). Chanel, select Chanel boutiques, 800-550-0005 SOFT TOUCH Glasses with a luxe velvet finish add texture and dimension to your look. Italia Independent, $225, Scoop NYC BLUE STEEL Futuristic accents make even the most blah summer garb look fashion-forward. Fendi, $495, select Solstice Sunglasses locations IN THE CLEAR Wear-with-anything translucent specs are great for any outfit, any day. Guess, $82, guess.com GREEN SCREEN Neon rims act as a highlighter, giving your face an EDM-show glow. Quay Australia, $40, quayeyeware.com.au…

GET IN SHAPE On lazy days, skip brow pencil and use gel. Milani Brow Shaping Clear Gel, $4.50, CVS RIPE PICK The merlot mani is unexpected and chic for summer. Essie Nail Polish in Wicked, $8.50, essie.com MOOD LIGHTING Its sultry scent pairs nicely with lace lingerie. Voluspa Ambre Lumiere Boxed Votive Candle, $9, candledelirium.com SO SMOOTH Like a DIY keratin treatment, it tames hair for 72 hours. L'Oréal Paris Frizz Vanisher Cream, $5, drugstores POWER POUT Pucker up to a bold color that (bonus!) quenches dry lips. Flower Kiss Stick in Rose Bud, $7, Walmart HELLO, KITTY The newest, easiest way to nail a graphic cat eye: with a ballpoint tip. Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Duo Liner, $8, drugstores SMOKIN' SHADES Matte neutrals, shimmery grays,…

By 2 p.m., your skin cells have already had a day—punching out free radicals, kicking UV rays in the shins. Come bedtime, they still have a job ahead of them. The key to an A+performance: understanding exactly what's happening and when, then syncing up your schedule. IN THE MORNING Like breakfast, your a.m. products set you up for the entire day, says NYC derm David Colbert, MD. Refresh and fuel your skin against the elements with these essentials. STEP 1: ANTIPUFF EYE GEL Fluids collect when you've spent hours lying horizontally. A caffeinated cream (in roller-ball form) flattens them. Olay Bright On Schedule! Eye Awakening Cream, $15, drugstore.com STEP 2: ANTIOXIDANTS Serums packed with vitamins C and E or green tea (three of the most potent antioxidants) neutralize free radicals,…

Be Approachable I don't wear a doctor's white coat in my office because I want patients to feel like they are coming to talk to a friend and can tell me anything. You can convey warmth and approachability in any line of work—keeping personal photos and mementos at your desk is a great way to humanize yourself so colleagues feel comfortable sharing sensitive information with you. Establish a Rapport If you need to glean sensitive information from someone, start by asking easy, open-ended questions to make her feel comfortable. I always begin an appointment by asking my patients, "How are you?" and "What's new?" This is where typically I would hear, "Oh, I quit my job" or "I have a new boyfriend." You get really helpful intel when you just…

Want more tips on how to live fearlessly, like Jillian? Get your ticket to Cosmo's Fun, Fearless Life Weekend, presented by Maybelline New York, at FunFearlessLife.com. When I started planning my first live show, Maximize Your Life, going onstage seemed terrifying. But I really wanted a direct connection where I could talk to people, look them in the eye, and hug them. So I studied, rehearsed, surrounded myself with a great tour team…and it was as terrifying as I'd feared! But it keeps getting better—now I'm hooked. It's been another lesson that the amount of happiness and meaning in your life directly relates to how you manage fear and vulnerability. You can't get the promotion unless you ask for it. You can't have better sex until you are open with…

"SUPER EV L" BACON MEATBALLS "Bacon makes me endlessly happy, although I am not loving the bacon everything hipster train. I do not appreciate people loving bacon because loving bacon is 'cool.' Loving bacon is a serious thing! You feel it in your soul. And later, your heart, when it inevitably explodes." 1 lb. hardwood smoked bacon 12 oz. ground beef, 80% lean preferred 8 oz. ground pork 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. smoked paprika 2 tsp. dry oregano ½ tsp. ground fennel ½ tsp. freshly cracked black pepper ½ tsp. (or more, to taste) crushed red pepper 1 egg Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Pulse in a food processor until it is evenly ground. In a large bowl, combine bacon with remaining ingredients. Scoop into 1½-inch meatballs, making sure…

There's an awkward pause every time one of you introduces the other. Nothing screams "It's complicated" like muttering, "This is my…um…Josh." A hot guy asks for your number, but you feel weird about giving it. When you deny a smart, funny dude because of your sort-of-boo, it's time to figure that ish out. His toothbrush at your place has been joined by boxers, razors, and…Iron Man paraphernalia?! He's practically a roommate at this point, but sure, you're "keeping it casual." You could identify his junk in a lineup, but you wonder if other girls could too. You have the right to know if he's sleeping around, and vice versa! You've spent every weekend together for the past nine months, except when his parents are in town. Sure, meeting…

Q: The guy I'm hooking up with, um, finished on my face without asking, and when I told my best guy friend, he said that dudes do that only when they don't respect a girl. I was trying to turn this hookup into something more. Is my guy friend right? A: How are you trying to turn the hookup into a relationship? I have a hunch that one way you're doing it is by being agreeable all the time, which means not saying anything when the guy decides he's a porn star and finishes on your face without so much as a "Yo, heads up!" Maybe you found that arousing, in which case, great. Or you may have found it offensive, in which case I hope you said, "What the…

SHE HAS A SELF-DESTRUCTIVE HABIT Kirsten G.*, 24, Minneapolis, MN, and Kimberly Martinez, 22, Savage, MN KIRSTEN When I was 14, my doctor diagnosed me with ADHD and gave me a prescription for Adderall. I started taking the Adderall right around the same time I began partying at night with friends. That kicked off a seven-year struggle with Adderall addiction and alcoholism that got much worse when I started college. I flunked out of my freshman year because I was drinking so much, and I had to start over somewhere new. I was drinking and taking pills every day, and no one really wanted to be around me anymore. It was gross. KIMBERLY Kirsten and I were roommates for a study-abroad program during our junior year. We had similar personalities…

QUICK TIP USE WHOLE FRUIT, NOT JUICE, IN YOUR HOMEMADE POPS TO GET MORE FILLING FIBER. Cherry Limeade Combine 1 lb. pitted cherries, ½ c. water, ¼ c. sugar, and 3 T lime juice. Cook at medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove and cool. Puree, pour into molds (like a plastic cup that holds at least 3 oz.), and freeze. *Spike it! Let mixture cool to room temp, then add 1 shot of vodka before freezing. Frozen Banana Insert stick into halved banana; freeze 2 hours. Dip into melted dark chocolate. Add toppings (crushed peanuts, toasted coconut) before chocolate hardens. Tropical Puree ¾ c. each mango, kiwi, and raspberry separately. Pour kiwi puree into one-third of a mold; freeze 20 minutes. Add mango puree into the next third and an…

Any good trainer can change your body. Taryn Toomey, founder of The Class in NYC (theclasswithtt.com), transforms your psyche too. "Vibrations and pounding help release toxic thoughts—I'm stressed; it's too hard; I can't," she says. Once or twice a week, cue up her playlist and do this heart-pumping, head-clearing routine. SWING JUMPS A Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms at sides. Pulse by squatting then standing for 30 beats. B Then squat and jump up while swinging arms down and behind you for 30 beats. Continue alternating pulses and jumps for the entire song. Use a rubber band to make a knot in the back of a slouchy tank. Insta-cool! Tank, American Apparel, $20, americanapparel.com; sports bra, Colosseum, $39, colosseumbrand.com Use a rubber band to make a knot in…

Movie-theater popcorn ain't got nothin' on pecan-pie popcorn. DON'T DENY THE GOS Perfect night: You wrapped in blankets and staring into Ry's riveting blue eyes. PSST…KEEP YOUR CANDY HANDY Leave bowls of sweets everywhere for easy access. HEY, GIRL. LET'S HOST AN OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT Get your hands on a copy of the rom-dram to end all rom-drams (that's The Notebook, which turns 10 this year). Swap out Chatty Cathy seatmates for your favorite people, musty air for a fresh breeze, and creaky seats for plush pillows. This is the ultimate summer movie-going experience. DIY THE MOVIE SCREEN (YOU TOTALLY CAN!) The Property Brothers' Jonathan and Drew Scott share their pro tips. 1. A white painter's drop cloth or white blackout fabric (drapery lining) works perfectly as an inexpensive and…

Corinne is about to marry her perfect guy. Handsome, smart, and from a good family, Dixon is everything her socialite parents could have hoped for. But what happens when a ghost from the past threatens to unravel her picture-perfect future? Find out in this special preview of the highly anticipated new book The Heiresses. EXCERPTED FROM THE HEIRESSESS, BY SARA SHEPARD CORINNE SAT ON THE LOUIS XIV SETTEE IN THE LIVING ROOM OF HER UPPER EAST SIDE apartment. Evan Pierce sat opposite her, a large leather binder in her lap. "So we've got hydrangeas and peonies for the altar," she repeated. "And you're choosing the wine tonight?" Evan asked, still looking at her list. "The chef from Coxswain, Will Coolidge, will meet you there." "Actually, I'm wondering why you chose…

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Nickname: The trick to winning on Instagram is: When I've got a case of the munchies, I snack on: I love my dogs more than: My all-time favorite red-carpet look (so far!) is: The three most-played songs on my iPod are: My favorite John Legend song is: Here's who I'd invite to my fantasy celebrity dinner: All my notebook doodles look like this: Blazer, Elizabeth and James, $465; briefs, Claudette, $32.50; bar necklace, Dana Rebecca; chain necklace, (on right arm) ring, Jennifer Fisher; chain bracelets, David Yurman; (on left arm) ring, thin gold bangle, Kismet by Milka; stone bangles, Ippolita; all other jewelry, Chrissy's own…

BEGINNER'S SCRUFF Every girl's dream exfoliator: BRADLEY COOPER's stubble. What do you call CHRIS PINE's white and sandy blond bristles? Salt and brown sugar. Warning: JAKE GYLLENHAAL's fluff and puppy-dog eyes may lead to heavy petting. Oh, to be the rogue hairs that kiss LIAM HEMSWORTH's sweet, sweet cheeks…. Dallas star JESSE METCALFE left his baby face on Wisteria Lane. Give funny guy JASON SUDEIKIS a chin curtain and, suddenly, he's all "I'm so serious." JOE MANGANIELLO goes from zero to fifty (and then some) shades of gray. Congrats, JARED LETO, you are still in the running to becoming America's Next Top Pretty Boy. So that's what PENN BADGLEY has been up to since Gossip Girl—growing. Seriously, does ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD ever give bad face? JON HAMM is hiding Don Draper…

FOR ME, WRITING A BOOK is like a very long version of that childhood game Marco Polo. I sit alone in my basement for a few years saying, "Marco, Marco, Marco, Marco," and then finally the book comes out. And if I'm lucky, people start saying, "Polo!" When writing my novel The Fault in Our Stars, I always imagined those people would be teenagers. My books are for young adults, after all. But in the weeks after The Fault in Our Stars was published in 2012, I heard from more and more proper adults. They told me their kids had given them the book or they'd read it in book club or their friends had recommended it. Suddenly, the vast majority of my readers were grown-ups. Ever since, I've been…

NUMBERS GAME Angelina has the longitude and latitude of Brad's birthplace inked on her forever. For less-hard-core lovers, there are the Coordinates Collection bracelets. Legend bracelet, Coordinates Collection, $204, coordinatescollection.com CLUB KIDS Cupcakes and Cashmere blogger Emily Schuman's impeccable taste jumps from computer screen into Club Monaco stores in her first fashion collaboration, featuring easy dresses for breezing around town. Dress, Club Monaco, $198.50, Club Monaco LEATHER AND CHAINS Texture, hardware, and fringe, oh my! Shoe brands Ash and Luxury Rebel debut handbags that bring the badass to your summer style and make the perfect music fest-cessories (room for a spare pair of flip-flops? yes, please!). Bag, Ash, $395, Henri Bendel FANCY FEET Face it, your sandals from last year are looking haggard. Step up your shoe game with…

1. SIDE-SLIT SKIRT Strategically cut for flashing your gams, this silhouette is appropriate enough for work, sexy enough for date night. On her: Tank, Theory by Olivier Theyskens, similar styles available at theory.com; camisole, Cami, $128, caminyc.com; skirt, Missoni, 212-517-9339; shoes, Jimmy Choo, $625, jimmychoo.com; bag, Rebecca Minkoff, $265, 866-838-6991; bracelet, Chanel, 800-550-0005 Skirts (from top) Zara, $69.90, zara.com; Opening Ceremony, $425, Opening Ceremony BODY NOTE A T-style bathing suit is flattering—gives coverage up top, carves a waist in the middle, elongates a short torso. From left: Mikoh, $202, mikoh.com; Indah, $140, shopindah.com; American Apparel, $38, americanapparel.net; Jo de Mer, $220, nancymeyer.com 2. CUTOUT SWIMSUIT Tan lines be damned (you're rocking SPF 50 anyway), the cutout suit stands out in a sea of string bikinis and one-pieces. On…

I don't use conditioner because it makes my thin hair limp and greasy. But I'm freaked that my hair is going to get damaged. Suggestions? —ZOE HOFFMAN, 21 "Try a hair CC Cream. The leave-in treatment hydrates, flattens flyaways, and protects against heat without any weigh-down." Alterna Caviar CC Cream, $25, sephora.com How can I prevent a PMS breakout? —AMANDA LEIGH, 20 "The natural spike in testosterone increases oil production. The Pill will balance your hormones. Extra exfoliation will prevent blocked pores." SOURCE: ERIC SCHWEIGER, MD, DERMATOLOGIST AND FOUNDER OF NYC'S CLEAR CLINIC, AN ACNE TREATMENT CENTER What's the deal with those overnight face masks? Are they any different than night cream? —SHANNON ZHU, 20 "They're more occlusive—meaning they lock in the moisturizing ingredients, so they don't evaporate—and are…

…in the Cosmo office! Getting sh*t done without breaking a nail is how we do it. Staffers let their fingers fly with spring's color-block nail-art trend from Julie Kandalec, creative director of Paintbox, NYC's newest manicure mecca. Enviable and DIY-able! WRITING A TO-DO LIST Graphic Prints NAIL IT For crisp, tricolored triangles, use painters' tape as a guide. Once paint is dry, peel away the tape and start the next section. Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel in Wild Card, $8, drugstores; CoverGirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Tickled Pink, $5.50, drugstores; OPI Nail Lacquer in Coca-Cola Red, $9, Ulta ORGANIZING THE ACCESSORIES Get the Point NAIL IT Paint nails yellow and apply top coat before adding the purple tips and Vs. This prevents the colors from smearing.…

Alexa explains how to have a blast at your friends' bash without going broke. Wedding invites stack up like bills this time of year…and can cost you a fortune. (Women shell out $1,700 for the "honor" of being a bridesmaid, according to Mint.com.) Just like for the holidays or tax season, it's smart to prep in advance. Think about which friends might get hitched this year and estimate your costs. Decide what you can afford without taking out your credit card. Then set up a monthly savings goal so you don't feel the hit all at once. Getting an invite doesn't mean you have to go, especially if it's from a couple you aren't close to. Just send the RSVP early, adding, "Sad I can't be there!" Even declining a…

NAME Charlotte Spatz, 22 CITY Ridgewood, NJ CURRENT GIG Intern at Glowing Communications GUNNING FOR A promotion to account manager "I graduated last year and got a paid internship at Glowing, where I work on social media and events for brands that aim to help the planet. I love my job—it's a small start-up company, and every day I learn something new. I've shared ideas with my boss for how the company can grow, and I really want to grow with it." WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? "Our office is so casual that it would feel weird to wear the blazers and dress pants I bought for interviews last year. I need to look professional but not overdressed or uncomfortable." THE CLOTHES "Classic work-wear pieces, like a pencil skirt and pointy-toe…

EASY rider Top, $750, sunglasses, $280, 3.1 Phillip Lim; bikini top, $195, bikini bottom, $110, Araks; shoes, Superga, $70; bag, Anya Hindmarch; necklace, Venessa Arizaga, $275; watch, Esq Movado One, $250 BEAUTY TIP Wet "pool hair" is totally on trend. Rock it out of the water (plus protect strands from the sun) with Bumble and Bumble's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, $24. BLUE period Jacket, Michael Michael Kors, $225; top, Old Navy, $14.95; bikini bottom, Tommy Bahama, $68; clutch, Edie Parker; sunglasses, Burberry, $220; blue necklace, Shashi, $40; beaded necklace, Cheryl Dufault, $115 FUN run Wet suit, Cynthia Rowley, $235; sunglasses, Emporio Armani, $175; large beaded bracelets, Sara Designs, $49 each; small beaded bracelets, Vanessa Mooney; string bracelets, Shashi, $23 each; ring, Miansai, $75 HIGH tied Top, Tanya Taylor, $395;…

The first time I got instructions on how to give a blow job—from a summer-camp friend one grade and two bra sizes ahead of me—I was told to imagine my mouth as a vagina. Since the ultimate goal (at camp and for some time after) is a home run, according to the baseball-diamond metaphor of sex, oral sex was merely third base, one stop short, something that doesn't even really count as sex. At the time, vagina-mouth seemed to work fine. But it's a waste: Mouths have vastly more potential than vaginal mimicry, and oral sex is not a step down from "real" sex—it's the ne plus ultra of sex, more intense, intimate, and versatile than any other act. Oral sex isn't the lesser sex. It's the best sex. Oral…

MAKE IT WORK You may be miles away from each other, but these LDR-cementing secrets will help you stay close. Q I'm not sure if the distance is temporary or permanent. How do I get out of this relationship limbo? A Certain things in life are unavoidable—taxes, Pap smears, narcissistic Kanye rants—and if you're in an LDR, add "creating a relationship timeline" to the list. Because no one wants to be in a relationship with a big flashing question mark at the end. "You need to set a time limit on how long you're willing to be apart," says Wendy Walsh, PhD, a relationship expert in New York. Research shows a long-distance relationship has a better chance of working if there is an end date in sight, so…

I ONCE DATED A GUY I'LL CALL LEWIS* WHO WAS, INITIALLY, VERY excited about "us"—disconcertingly so. I liked him a lot, but his over-the-top enthusiasm (he insisted I was "perfect") gave me pause. Given how little we knew about each other, it felt like too much. I worried Lewis might be the kind of person whose feelings run hot and cold. But after a few weeks, I let go and let myself fall for him. Unfortunately, the more attached I got, the less perfect he thought I was. After two months, Lewis morphed from a perfect boyfriend to one who'd abruptly disappear from e-mail and texts for days, cancel plans, and behave coldly…except when he was warm and affectionate—the way he'd been in the beginning. Then I'd think all was…

THE INJURY: DOWN-THERE CUTS Vaginal or vulvar tearing tends to happen when you're underaroused and dry, which creates more friction. PREVENT IT: Give your body 10 minutes for tissue to soften, lubrication to take place, and muscles to relax. Use lube for extra help.TREAT IT: Go to a doc if the pain is unbearable or bleeding is as heavy as a period. THE INJURY: UFOS (UNRETRIEVABLE FOREIGN OBJECTS) When there's a hole, things can get stuck. PREVENT IT: Don't insert anything past two inches—orgasm science shows there's no benefit to your pleasure past that point. And use only anal-specific toys in that region. Most have a wider base that you or your partner can (and should) hold on to. TREAT IT: Anal toys tend to move upstream with time, so…

When Megan Joyce felt the unmistakable burning and itching of a yeast infection the day before a big trip last summer, she didn't waste time: The 31-year-old natural-health practitioner in Los Angeles picked up an over-the-counter remedy, slid in the waxy egg-shaped suppository, and went to bed. At 5 a.m., she woke up with excruciating burning. "It felt like someone had taken a blow torch to my vagina," she says. "I could barely walk." With a hand mirror, she saw her labia had swollen to "10 times its normal size." It took an emergency visit to her ob-gyn and a prescribed steroid before she felt well again. CHEMICAL OVERLOAD It's happening to more of us: Reactions to topical solutions are so common that William Ledger, MD, an ob-gyn at Weill…

Linen cushion cover, $17.95, hm.com Splash pool pillow, Eskayel, $165, burkedecor.com HOW DO YOU MAKE A PLACE YOURS? Use color. It's a really easy way to personalize a space. Take it from design blogger Will Taylor, author of Bright Bazaar (out now), who shared his color-happy, budget-friendly tips. Let's decorate! Capri rug, from $99.95, zgallerie.com Tile wool kilim, from $69, westelm.com 1. UGLY FLOOR? Invest in an extra-large area rug. Ask for offcuts from a decorating store's carpet department if you want to score a deal. Wall shelf, $49.99, ikea-usa.com for stores 2. If you're looking for more storage, get a small bookcase and use it to hold shoes and bags. You can also use it to display pictures or fun things you've collected. 3. Pull different colors in a…

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