Cosmopolitan Nov-14

Slept in? Each of these tricks is meant to be done in less than a minute—so in the time it takes Christina Aguilera to belt out "Dirrty" (4 minutes and 59 seconds), you'll be clean, confident, and ready to crush the day. 0:00 to 0:59 PREP AND PRIME First, plug in a flatiron (you'll need it later) and swish with mouthwash as you spray roots with dry shampoo. Throw strands into a high ponytail, and tuck it into a shower cap (hair powder needs a few minutes to absorb oil). 1:00 to 1:59 SHOWER…STRATEGICALLY Multitask with a cream-based body wash. It gets you clean like a cleanser does and lets you skip a post-shower lotion. Lather up key areas only: pits and privates—as the suds roll down, they'll refresh the…

FEEL-GOOD FASHION "The fact that Toms teamed up with Target on a collection of accessories benefiting Feeding America makes the shoe company that much cooler." —BETSY HALSEY, ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Bracelet set, Toms for Target, $15, target.com NEW LOOK "Love the rebel makeover that Diesel's new artistic director and Gaga's former stylist Nicola Formichetti brings to his first collection. I'd expect nothing less." —STEVEN BROWN, BOOKINGS DIRECTOR Jacket, T-shirt, jeans, Diesel, diesel.com LOL CATS "Confession: I tore a page out of The Best Cat Book Ever and displayed it on my desk. It's that good." —ANGELA LEDGERWOOD, ASSISTANT EDITOR Hardcover, $12.99, wherever books are sold THE HOTTEST COLLAB "Dear Alexander Wang, why must you torture my wallet so? If anybody needs me on November 6, I'll be at H&M, fighting…

1. PRE-ORDER TIX …For The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 to be sure the odds are ever in your favor when it opens November 21. 2. POWER UP Tommy Hilfiger's new limited-edition jacket has removable solar panels that can power up two devices at a time ($599, tommy.com). 3. SAY #THXBIRTHCONTROL …On Insta and Twitter for national Thanks, Birth Control Day, November 12. If the ability to choose when you have kids isn't worth celebrating, we don't know what is. 4. CHEER HER ON How many of Miranda Lambert's nine (!) Country Music Award nominations will she actually win? Find out November 5, 8 p.m. ET on ABC. 5. INTERSTELLAR Matthew McConaughey-hey-hey gets so high—like sky-high—with Anne Hathaway in this space odyssey. 6. FOXCATCHER A twisted wrestling tale based on…

@ErikaLavonne Cosmo, green tea with lemon and honey, tissues, and football. I'll kick this cold while the Seahawks kick the Packers' ass. #MyCosmo @Cosmopolitan @HegartyKatie Seriously impressed with this #ReproHealth piece in #MyCosmo. Their new legislative focus is seamless! @Cosmopolitan @BrittJordan22 Received my new Cosmo along with my very first foster puppy! #NeedsAHome #MyCosmo @Cosmopolitan @Arosado1396 Cosmo takes the OR. @Cosmopolitan #MyCosmo #NightShiftRelief SHOW US YOUR COSMO! How does Cosmo fit into your life? Instagram or tweet your photo to @Cosmopolitan #MyCosmo. If we feature you in the mag, we'll give you $50! COSMOtivation Inspiration with a Cosmo edge. BY ANNA BRESLAW Tweets we love @LakinFord Just read the article about feminism in the September Cosmo. Every girl needs to. Such an honest and inspiring article! #MyCosmo #RealTalk @RachC93…

JESSICA BENNETT The columnist for Time.com and contributing editor for Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In foundation explores the power women get from understanding, earning, and talking about money in her two stories, "Paycheck Confessions" (p. 114) and "Bigger Salary, Better Sex?" (p. 126). PET PEEVE "Talking around an issue instead of getting to it directly. Just say what you mean!" TWITTER: @Jess7Bennett NELL SCOVELL Writer Scovell created and executive-produced ABC's Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and coau thored Lean In with Sheryl Sandberg. In "Why Do We Give Women Candidates Such a Hard Time?" (p. 134), she spoke to Christine Quinn and Wendy Greuel about their experiences running for office. HOW I UNWIND "Yoga. Recently my teacher said, 'Strengthen something…and soften something'—also great advice for life." TWITTER: @NellSco GARY SHTEYNGART The Russian-born…

Confession Asking for the pay you deserve is tough—I once totally blew it. Cosmopolitan on Campus Prepare for a fun, sexy fall by…being prepared! Cosmo is giving out thousands of free condoms in November on campuses across the country as part of a stay-STI-free initiative with Planned Parenthood. Fun Fearless Weekends! Life should be easier and more fun, right? Cosmo's Fun Fearless Life Weekends are two-day crash courses in feeling more creative and inspired to attain your goals and dreams. Celebs like Chrissy Teigen and Nick Jonas, execs like Spanx founder Sara Blakely, and inspiring authors like Gabrielle Bernstein (see p. 64) will be there to share their success stories and tips with you. Grab your posse and GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY at FunFearlessLife.com—before they sell out! I STILL CRINGE…