Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2017 i Cosmopolitan

“I TREAT MATTE LIPSTICK L IKE AN ACCESSORY. I COULD BE WEARING AN ALLBLACK OUTFIT, BUT IF I ADD A BOLD COLOR—RED, PURPLE, BLUE… ANYTHING!—IT MAKES A BIG STATEMENT.” —SHAYLA MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in All Fired Up, $7, drugstores A date-night must: This cherry liquid-matte lipstick (on Shayla, top left) stays put without drying out your pucker. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK SuperStay Matte Ink in Pioneer, $9, drugstores MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Ravishing Rose, $7, drugstores…

“One night, my friend and I went to a party where we didn’t know anyone. Eventually, I found a guy I was interested in, and I could tell he felt the same. We started kissing, and someone shouted at him, ‘You have a girl- friend!’ I stopped right away and left. I wasn’t trying to be a cheater! Outside, we saw a girl crying and realized she was the girl- friend. I feel so bad about the whole thing that I’ve kept it a secret!” —ISABELLA R., 19, STUDENT, MIAMI, FL WE KNOW YOU HAVE CONFESSIONS TO SHARE.… E-MAIL THE DIRTY DETAILS TO CONFESSIONS@COSMOPOLITAN.COM, OR TWEET YOUR TALES TO @COSMOPOLITAN! “I was dressing models for fashion week. As I was returning from a restroom break, I walked in on one…

we’ve all been there: out with friends at an amazing restaurant, and everyone is Snapping and Instagramming and no one’s looking up from their phones. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think it’s a bad thing to document the things you do. After all, I started my YouTube channel at 13 as a way to express myself, and at the age of 21, I’m still at it on every social-media platform. So, yeah, I love sharing my life. But at a certain point—maybe it was at one of those hangouts where everyone was checked out on their phones—I realized I was giving it too much power. I found myself feeling like I had to share everything I did. And I mean everything: from my morning cappuccino to my favorite red…

1. PEARL studs on a purple headband make taming flyaways feel like a royal act. 2. EMBELLISHED velvet turns quiet loafers into partyers. 3. LEOPARD brings ’tude to embroidered stitching. 4. BROCADE booties plus jeans and a tee make for a killer #OOTD.…

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STRIPE RIGHT On each bare nail, paint thick lines in various directions—straight down the middle, diagonally, over the tips (there’s no wrong way here). DIOR Vernis in #742 Sophisticated, $27, dior.com ONE AND DONE Proof that less is more: A vibrant pop on your pointer fingers is all it takes to nail this look. JINSOON Nail Lacquer in Charme, $18, jinsoon.com GOLD RUSH Ignite some magic by dabbing glitter lacquer near your cuticles. So simple, so sparkly. SMITH AND CULT Nailed Lacquer in Shattered Souls, $18, smithandcult.com DARE TO PAIR Double-down on the cool factor by painting pinkies silver and everything else black. Craving more? Embellish ring fingers with a silver stripe. ESSIE Gel Couture in Hang Up The Heels, $11.50, essie.com SALLY HANSEN Miracle Gel in Buffalo Nickel, $10, Ulta PAINT LIKE A PRO…

Cannabis Creams There’s buzz surrounding the pot plant’s two main compounds: anti-inflammatory CBD (cannabidiol) and pain-relieving THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). HOT OR NOT? Too soon to tell—but things look promising. “There are several studies under way evaluating the efficacy of cannabis as a treatment for acne, psoriasis, and eczema,” says NYC derm Neil Sadick, MD. “The skin has natural CBD receptors, which easily accept its anti-inflammatory effects.” (Check out CBD for Life’s cream.) THC, the compound that gets you high (it’s legally available in eight states), is touted for its ability to penetrate skin and provide topical pain relief. (Try Whoopi & Maya’s body balm.) LED Light-emitting diode therapy is not only popular in derm offices but also in spas and at home with devices (like Neutrogena’s). The claim: Exposing skin to…

MAYBE YOU SAW the doomsday headlines: Fatality rates for cervical cancer are twice as high as previously estimated. Black women are now 76 percent more likely to die of it, and women from other racial groups have more than 45 percent higher odds. Meanwhile, diagnoses of precancerous cervical lesions— i.e., abnormal cells that can lead to cancer—among women ages 21 to 25 are up nearly 10 percent. What?! How did this barely-talked-about condition become such a killer overnight? The truth: It hasn’t—not really. It turns out that old fatality studies were based on flawed data, and while these new stats sound way scary, they still reflect a relatively small number of people (cervical cancer kills 10 in 100,000 black women every year and nearly 5 in 100,000 white women). Meanwhile,…

Sure, “the sky’s so blue in Mailbu”, but when MILEY CYRUS needs a reset, she decamps to her childhood home just outside Nashville. On a brief break between performances and finishing her new album, the 24-year-old invited Cosmo over for a glimpse inside the place that helped shape the megastar. She gave us an all-access pass to the family farm (her mom and dad—Tish and Billy Ray— were also hanging out), her girly, bubblegum-pink bedroom, even her tween-age diary. Read on to find out what the out- spoken activist and current judge on The Voice has to say about life, love, and marriage…in her own uncensored words. Full name: The three words that best describe my upcoming album: A weird thing that happened during the songwriting process: The hardest part about recording it: My saddest…

“[THE CREATORS] MADE IT FEEL LIKE WE WERE BEST FRIENDS.” —KIRA After going to her first Beautycon festival, one attendee shared a picture of her new tattoo on Facebook: a lipstick bearing the Beautycon logo. “So much fun this weekend!!” she wrote. The fandom and sense of community is real at the festival that brings creators, brands, and aficionados together to celebrate beauty as self-expression in a meaningful way. While day-of #hashtags blow up Twitter and Instagram, the buzz starts months earlier. “Who’d like to carpool from So Cal area to Beautycon LA?” another user tweeted in April— anxious to share what’s been called “just too bomb!” and “an event like no other.” “It’s not about making yourself [in the traditional sense] prettier, younger, or any other ‘er’,” says Beautycon…

“BLUE AND PURPLE SHADES BRING OUT THE GOLD FLECKS IN MY EYES AND INSTANTLY MAKE THEM LOOK BRIGHTER.” —SHAYLA For color as saturated as Shayla's sapphire look, follow her application hack: Press—don't swipe—on color. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK The City Mini Palette in Concrete Runway, $10, drugstores Colorful mascara (like this violet one from Shayla's collab with Maybelline) is super subtle until it catches the light. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK The Colossal Big Shot x Shayla in Poppin Purple, $8, maybelline.com MAYBELLINE NEW YORK ColorTattoo Concentrated Crayon in Gold Rush, $7, drugstores…

ADD guac— and make it a double order. One helping is simply not enough on National Gua- camole Day (Sept. 16). ACHIEVE #DORMGOALS with a Cosmo college- room makeover! Plus Mom gets her own Redbook bathroom redo, all from Bed Bath & Beyond, total value $4,000. Enter for a chance to win at CampusReady Sweeps.com. See page 199 for details. GIVE your beauty routine a jolt with GlamGlow’s Power Rangers GravityMud Peel- Off Mask ($39, glamglow.com). KEEP calm and carry on with Away’s adorbs Edition RJ lug- gage, made in collab- oration with Rashida Jones (from $225, awaytravel.com). DRESS to impress in The 12ish Style’s Katie Sturino’s #OOTD-worthy collection for Eloquii ($150, eloquii.com). FILL OUT your travel wish list: The Sherpa app sources tips and snapshots from Instagram globe-trotters. BOOST…

IMPOSSIBLE VIEWS OF THE WORLD by Lucy Ives Diehard Da Vinci Code fans will find a new heroine in Stella, the code- cracking art curator at the center of this clever mystery. THE BEST KIND OF PEOPLE by Zoe Whittall A prep-school sex scandal sparks a media circus and reveals a web of lies in this powerful page-turner. FRIEND REQUEST by Laura Marshall Just try to keep the chills away when Louise gets a Face- book request from a “friend” who’s been dead for 25 years. LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE by Celeste Ng An act of arson forces the resi- dents of a subur- ban haven to realize that their existence is nowhere near as idyllic as it seems. SPOTLIGHT ON… ELLEN K. PAO The underdog who fearlessly took on two…

• “I was on a first date with this guy I knew from high school. First, he spilled his entire drink on me, so I sat in a puddle the whole time. The rest of the night was a bit awkward because our waiter, who he happened to know, kept standing and chatting with us when I really just wanted to talk to the guy I was with. When the check came, I offered to pay and he wouldn’t let me, but I asked if I could pay the tip. He agreed, and then when he saw how much I put down, he says, ‘Aren’t you going to give her more? I know her.’ I’d given her 20 percent—calm down.” —DANIELLE N., 24 • “I went out with a dude…

FASHION’S RISING STAR Are supermodel genes a thing? Kaia Gerber (spawn of Cindy Crawford) suggests yes. Already the face of Marc Jacobs Beauty, the stylish teen is trying on designer for size by collaborating with Jacobs on this supercool “camera” handbag. The raddest part: They gave Cosmo the first look.…

FRIDAY DRINKS Ditch basic black and radiate in baby blue and millennial pink that let you skip the filter and go straight to Share. SATURDAY HANG Take evening accessories out for a spin during daylight hours. Dangling earrings make jeans and a tee look way more adult. SUNDAY BRUNCH Pajama-striped shirting and drawstring pants let you roll out of bed already dressed. Just don’t forget to brush!…

WISPY BANGS Anh Co Tran, @AnhCoTran, L’Oréal Professionnel ambassador and co-owner of Ramirez Tran Salon in L.A. WHY ANH LOVES THEM “’60s-style bangs (shorter in the middle, longer at the sides) that graze your brows feel relaxed and super modern,” says Anh. NAIL THIS LOOK When it comes to prepping with product, too much can make fringe fall flat. L’Oréal Professionnel’s gel-cream combo pulls double duty to add volume and preempt frizz. When you blow-dry, use the concentra- tor nozzle to dry bangs to the left, and then to the right to tame cowlicks and ensure that they fall straight. PIXIE Nikki Nelms, @NikkiNelms, celebrity hairstylist WHY NIKKI LOVES IT A pixie cut is a bold move, but the impact is huge. Another bonus: It shows off your bone structure…

GLOW CRAZY This highlighter will keep skin lit well past Labor Day. MILANI Strobelight Instant Glow Powder in Afterglow, $10, milanicosmetics.com MAGIC ERASER The fastest fix for a cat eye gone rogue: makeup-melting swabs. MILK MAKEUP Charcoal Cotton Swabs, $7, milkmakeup.com NICE PACKAGE A pretty pouch that’s worthy of your beauty babies. SONIA KASHUK Soft Cosmetic Case in Painterly Floral, $8, target.com BRUSH UP Copper bristles: tough on tangles but f lexible enough to avoid breakage. GOODY Clean Radiance Paddle Brush, $7, walmart.com HEAVY METAL A next-gen matte lippie with an insanely sexy finish. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Color Sensational Matte Metallics in Copper Rose, $7, drugstores #TBT TIPS Paint on this shimmery shade and party like it’s 1999. ESSIE Nail Polish in Dressed to the Nineties, GLOW CRAZY $9, essie.com FRIDAY NIGHT LASHES Cool wand. Full lashes. Can’t…

On the night before our wedding, I snuck my fiancé, Jeremy, into a corner of the restaurant where we were holding our rehearsal dinner. Champagne glasses in hand, I sternly reminded him: “Please don’t refer to me as your best friend in any Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, or toast over the next 24 hours…or ever.” He laughed in agreement, interlocking my fingers in his. I was, and still am, opposed to the “I’m marrying my best friend!” BS. Every time I see or hear that cliché, it takes serious restraint not to comment: Wait, did you erase your actual besties when you got a ring? I love Jeremy and I happily chose him as my life partner, but being with him doesn’t mean he’s replaced my girls. It seems like so…

1 During a first date, do you go to the restroom more than twice—mostly just so you can check your phone and reply to e-mails? □Yes □No 2 Would you follow up a story about his mom’s garden with complaints that your boss makes you water her office plants? □Yes □No 3 Is your convo sounding more job interview than “can I imagine him as my boyfriend”? □Yes □No IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO TWO OR MORE, you’ve got a romancecrasher on your hands. Be honest with your date and apologize up front that your work woes are going to have a heavy presence—they’ll prefer that over your tuning them out. IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO TWO OR MORE, there’s clearly no room for your 9-to-5 to butt in here.…

Flatter With a Purpose It’s no secret that men respond to praise. Wrap a future date request in a compliment. As in, “I love how curious you are. I bet you’d be so much fun to go to a museum with.…” Now, you’ve made him feel good, and he’ll want to live up to your bet. Stick to Real Dates He texts: “Want to watch a movie at my place tonight?” Your reply: “I’d love to, but I prefer to get out into the world with someone before the stay-home snuggle. Keeps things interesting.” In the first 14 days, he’ll have to leave his apartment to see you. Flaunt Your Enthusiasm It can be over something small— a great meal, a new place, the coffee you’re looking forward to—or much…

She went from that fit Aussie on your feed to one of the most influen- tial trainers in the world. Now Kayla Itsines—whose Bikini Body Guide (BBG) community favors strength over perfection—has launched BBG Stronger, a program of quick circuits, found in the Sweat app, which was created by her man, Tobi Pearce. She built this exclusive, total-body, seven-minute workout just for Cosmo. And it’s customizable for all levels. “For beginners who’ve never trained before, those first seven minutes are special,” says Kayla. “They make you feel like, ‘Okay, I can do this.’” Preach. MASTER THESE MOVES Set your timer for seven minutes, and aim to complete the circuit as many times as you can before the timer goes off. Then, if you’re up for it, do seven more minutes.…

MIX BIZ WITH PLEASURE Rebel against corporate culture by pairing a boss-lady blazer with motocross- style bottoms. BLAZER, PANTS, BOOTS, EARRINGS, Altuzarra. HANDBAG, Sara Battaglia SHIFT YOUR SHAPES Show off your figure in sweater weather with a cropped knit top and loose, high-waisted trousers with tapered ankles. CROP SWEATER, PANTS, BOOTS, HANDBAG, EARRINGS, Fendi ADD SOME LEATHER Found: leather that doesn’t send you into a sweat. Outsmart unseasonably warm days with a fitted bodice over lightweight pieces. TOP, BLOUSE, SKIRT, 3.1 Phillip Lim. BOOTS, Roger Vivier. BAG, Miu Miu PUNCH UP MONO- CHROME Embrace girliness in a head-to-toe wash of color that’s less sweet, more shocking. VEST, DRESS, PANTS, Emporio Armani. SUNGLASSES, BAG, Miu Miu SPARKLE BEFORE NOON Go full glamazon in an animal print ’70s silhouette and glittering gold booties. DRESS, HANDBAG, Michael Kors. BOOTS, Olgana Paris. EARRINGS, Eddie Borgo. SUNGLASSES, Jacques Marie Mage HAIR: Nicolas Eldin using Kérastase…

Lavender Jadeite Yoni Egg $60 for small, gemstoneyonieggs.com THE CLAIM Jadeite (a type of jade) brings you humor and happiness. THE HOW-TO Insert into your vagina; clench to hold in for up to 30 minutes a day. Obsidian Rings $69 for 2, chakrubs.com THE CLAIM The volcanic glass taps into your dark side and deflects bad vibes. THE HOW-TO Leave a ring at the bottom of your guy’s shaft to keep him stiff. Red Jasper “Bad Obsession” Massage Wand $90, gemstoneyonieggs.com THE CLAIM Red jasper boosts sexual endurance and increases orgasmic energy. THE HOW-TO Make windshield-wiper strokes over your clitoris. Aventurine “Please Me” G-Spot Wand $37, gemstoneyonieggs.com THE CLAIM The stone improves your likelihood of success in all areas of life. THE HOW-TO Move it in and out of you—the…

DAY 1 Break the touch barrier. Physical flirting sends a sexy signal that you’re in the mind-set for action. During convos, touch his arm or his leg—or elsewhere!—for emphasis. DAY 2 Add a new angle to oral. Try 69, but lie on your sides. It’s way less strenuous. DAYS 3 AND 4 Post-shower, send him a sexy selfie—just a glimpse of skin will give him a bigger jolt than his Americano. The next day, wear a pop of red (a scarf or even lipstick works). Research shows men are most attracted to women who wear rosy hues, and knowing his eyes are on you can be a majorly hot turn-on. DAY 5 S-E-X day! Get in a spooning position, but curl up into a ball. He can wrap his arms…

E -MAIL YOUR SEX QUESTIONS TO SEXQANDA@COSMOPOLITAN.COM. Q Do I have to tell my doc my sexual orientation? A You don’t have to, but in this case, sharing is caring for your girl parts. “Your sexual practices may influ- ence how your doctor does your exam,” says ob-gyn Allison Hill, MD. For example, a gyno may use a smaller speculum on a les- bian who doesn’t engage in penetrative sex. It’s also worth speaking up because, strangely enough, your pro- vider probably won’t ask. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that while nearly 80 percent of docs said they didn’t think patients would want to disclose their sex- ual orientation, only 10 per- cent of people said they would refuse to give it. Q I know I’m…

“Roasted broccoli is best served on top of grilled pizza dough!” 1 c. small broccoli florets Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 2 T olive oil ¼ c. Pomi strained tomatoes 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced • Toss broccoli, salt, and pepper in 1 T olive oil, and broil until golden brown. • Brush top of pizza dough with ½ T olive oil, and place on a grill at high heat, greased side down. Cook, covered, until the top begins to bubble and the bottom becomes crisp, about 2 minutes. “A combo of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors—yum!” 1 c. crushed tomatoes 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated 2 oz. thinly sliced pepperoni ¼ c. sliced pickled jalapeños Honey, to taste • Spread tomatoes on dough, and top with…

SLEEK and SIMPLE “Frequently used items should be within arm’s reach—you don’t want to have to climb over stuff to get something you need every day.” “Displaying non-work- related things like plants adds a personal touch. Try succulents or low- maintenance grass that will survive unattended.” FUN and BRIGHT “If you’re on five projects at once, set up separate trays for papers, files, etc.— one for each assignment. You could also use a vertical file tray for the same purpose.” “Keep a notepad near your phone— as much as we use technology today, you can’t beat the ease of jot- ting down a message in a pinch.”…

If You Need Money... Apply for an under- the-radar scholarship. Websites like AAUW.org and Scholarships.com act as databases for private aid, including scholarships just for women, says Sara GoldrickRab, PhD. Get the best advice. Make sure your academic adviser knows you need to maintain your aid. Visit her before enrolling in classes every semester to discuss how difficult and timeconsuming each course will be. Seek emergency cash. Some colleges are creating emergency funds for students facing illness, family deaths, and more. “These are often held by individual departments in addition to or instead of the financialaid office,” says GoldrickRab. Start by checking with the dean of students or student affairs. Think beyond financial aid. If you’re really struggling, try applying for the earnedincome tax credit or governmentrun programs like food…

TWEET OR ’GRAM YOUR GRIPE AND PHOTO (HASHTAG: #BITCHITOUT) OR E-MAIL INBOX@COSMOPOLITAN.COM (SUBJECT: BITCH IT OUT). RECKLESS ABANDON “Is it really that hard to return the cart?” —@MALBLACKWELDER, VIA TWITTER LOOSE ENDS “Some folks are raised by wolves. #WhoLetYouLeaveHomeLikeThat #ShoelaceFail” —@FINEASKIE, VIA INSTAGRAM UNHAPPY ARRANGEMENT “Nice display. Employee or customer?” —@RILEYCARDOZA, VIA INSTAGRAM ON YOUR MARKER “Someone thought it was accept- able to take a Sharpie to my car....” —@KRISTENHORNE, VIA INSTAGRAM “My neighbor insists on practicing the drums every day…and he still needs way more practice. #PleaseStop” —@MERANDAZANNI, VIA TWITTER “How hard is it for you to allow someone to exit the subway or ele- vator before your rude ass barges in?! #MannersMuch #SMH #Jerks” —@DANI_I27, VIA TWITTER “Who brings an infant to an 8 p.m. movie on a Friday?…

“ I LIKE TO MATCH MY HIGHLIGHTER TO MY MOOD: WHEN I’M FEELING EXTRA FIERCE, I ’LL GO FOR A METALLIC FINISH.” —SHAYLA MAYBELLINE NEW YORK FaceStudio Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter in Light-Iridescent, $10, drugstores This glitzy stunner is totally buildable. Go subtle or glam with Shayla's trick: Layer it on with a fan brush. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK FaceStudio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter, $10, drugstores…

PREPARE to side-eye clowns (and balloons) forever after seeing IT, the remake of Stephen King’s horror classic (in theaters Sept. 8). MEET Patricia, aspiring rapper and bona fide Jersey girl, in the feel-good film Patti Cake$ (Aug. 18). ROOT for new hopefuls (from handmaids to big little liars) as Stephen Colbert hosts the Emmys (Sept. 17, CBS). TUNE IN to see if Bey, Jay, Blue Ivy, and the twins show up at MTV’s Video Music Awards— hey, we can hope! (Aug. 27) TOUR 1. KATY PERRY kicks off her Witness Tour on Sept. 7 in Columbus, Ohio. ALBUMS 2. KESHA’s triumphant Rainbow drops five years and one very public legal battle after her last album. 3. TYLER, THE CREATOR The hip-hop renais- sance man recruits superstars like Lil Wayne on Scum…

SELFLESS LOVE “I’ve learned that it’s important not to be selfish. Her pleasure heightens my pleasure. The thing is, guys in their 20s are just trying to get some. But then you realize, ‘Oh, shit. If she feels what I’m feeling, it’s an entirely different experience.’” SWEET MUSIC “I wouldn’t change anything about how I lost my virginity. I mean, who wouldn’t want to have lasted longer? But at the time, she was the right girl for me, and I was the right dude for her. I was in high school at a friend’s party, and they had a room full of gui- tars. I’m so tall, I knocked over one guitar, and it had a domino effect.” DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL “If I’ve been cheated on, I don’t want…

Fierce Stars in Stripes Hand- Holding Wearing Sleeper-Chic Style Birthday Blowout Zipped Tight Fail Flying a Fur Flag Hand- Swatting Wearing What You Slept in Last Night Birthday Meltdown Zip Slip…

1. STUDDED SOLES take flashy kicks to the next level 2. STRETCHY BOOTIES fit like soccer socks but lookway sexier. 3. SEQUINS transform a bag into a glam carryall. 4. CHERRY RED packs an epic punch even in micro doses.…

PRO TIP “WITH MULES, GO FOR A TIGHTER FIT. IT KEEPS FEET FROM SLIDING OUT.”…

YOUR GOAL A SEXY GLOW L.A.’s most sought-after facialist, Shani Darden, @ShaniDarden, (she’s behind Jessica Alba’s and Rosie Huntington- Whitely’s red-carpet radiance), spills the secrets to luminosity. Cleanse “I tell every person I see to use a gentle cleanser,” says Darden. “Too-harsh, sulfate- heavy formulas often make skin dry—which can lead to dullness.” Simple Skincare’s version skips strong surfactants for a combo of hydrating plant extracts and micelles (cleansing bubbles that attract dirt and oil without stripping skin). 1. SIMPLE SKINCARE Water Boost Micellar Gel Wash, $8, drugstores Treat Darden recommends using her nightly retinol serum to even tone and boost glow. Three times a week, sub in Dr. Dennis Gross’s peel pads to dissolve dead skin cells, which allows light to bounce off your face evenly. 2. RESURFACE BY SHANI…

GO CHROME... At home! Using this kit, paint nails black, then buff on the holographic powder. A swipe of the transforming polish and top coat ensure you’ll nail the look sans salon. RIGHT ANGLES Leave it to Charlotte Tilbury to invent the easiest-ever contour duo: Squeezable tubes release color (dark for hollows, light for cheekbones) onto a cushion-tipped applica- tor. Buff, blend, and ban streaks for good. LIQUID LUXURY Spray this where you’d tie its inspo, the Twilly—Hermès’ iconic silk ribbon for your neck or wrist—and head out with your girls. The tuberose- sandalwood mix is like the best GNO: sexy, spicy, and surprising. MAGIC BULLETS Lip art may be the new nail art, but few of us can do a geode like @Beyou.Byjoh (look her up!). Enter these tricolor…

You got a promotion at work. HIM YOUR GIRLS It’s okay to tell your friends first and plan drinks—they’ve been cheering you on for years. But, says Frieda Birnbaum, PhD, a research psychologist who studies women and relationships, “money is a major issue, so tell your partner soon after, especially if you share finances.” You sprained your ankle at Spinning class. HIM YOUR GIRLS Shoot an SOS text to your BF as soon as you can, before you broad- cast the whole play-by-play on your Insta Story. “A core tenet of a good relation- ship is helping each other, so if you get injured, you need to share that with him,” advises Birnbaum. A cute guy hit on you at the supermarket. HIM YOUR GIRLS Revel in the resulting ego…

Q/ After how many dates with a dude do I need to tell him that I’m still seeing other people? A All the single guys I know who are dating assume that if they haven’t yet had “the talk” with a girl, then they’re not exclusive. Typically, this convo will sound some- thing like: “Want to make it official?” or “I think we’re ready to DTR” or “Um, will you, like…be my girlfriend?” So until one of you utters some version of these magic words, you’re in the clear. Also, it might help to ask yourself what feels right to you. If you’ve been on more than a few dates with this guy, you’ve met his friends, and things seem to be heading in a direc- tion that borders on…

His bio said he’s 6'3"…but in person he needed a booster seat. Dating app Hinge recently coined such fibbing to make yourself seem more attractive as kittenfishing—not to be confused with catfishing (assuming a whole new identity). Here, digital-age intimacy and relationships expert Robert Weiss breaks down the reasons a man might try to dupe you. IF HE KITTENFISHED YOU (1) He has low self-esteem and hoped that once you met him, you wouldn’t notice the traits he tried to hide. (2) He just wants to bone. He figured you might choose to ignore his white lie and take him home. (3) He thought that if you fell for him online first, his stretch of the truth wouldn’t matter after so much time. IF HE CATFISHED YOU (1) He tried…

THE PROBLEM PAINFUL PMS T HE FIXES FLAXSEED Two ground tablespoons daily in your morning smoothie or cereal can reduce inflammation (thanks, omega-3 fatty acids), a common cause of cramping. SALMON This cold-water fish is another anti-inflam- matory star. One serving three times a week can even relieve breast tenderness. EGGS Crack open a few for breakfast regularly, yolk and all. They’re a great source of vitamins D, B6, and E, which help ease symptoms of PMS. THE PROBLEM BELLY BLOAT T HE FIXES PARSLEY Chop and toss this herb on a salad or in soup to help deflate your belly— it’s great for preventing water retention. PAPAYA It contains papain, an enzyme that breaks down gut-clogging foods. One cup, raw and cubed, should get your bowels back on track.…

Star Track Emily Dougherty, Beauty & Fitness Director, ELLE “I think I am a genius,” the artist Yves Klein confessed to his diary in 1955, shortly before he mixed crushed lapis lazuli with an innovative clear resin to create one of history’s most famous hues. His patented International Klein Blue—unmistakable, mesmerizing, electric, alive—taught me that not all blues are created equal: Certain colors, just like people, have undeniable charisma, an It factor. They brighten our faces with the same effervescent ease with which a charismatic charmer brightens a party. When I test the thousands of new makeup shades that launch each year, I’m seeking out those with maximum star power—that new magnetic, insanely flattering purple lipstick or that glowing blue mascara that would make Klein proud. +Makeup genius Christian McCulloch…

WOKE WINE Riots not diets, fries before guys.…Whatever your motto, a shiny berry hue helps get the message across. (The lips at Jonathan Simkhai’s fall fashion show, which inspired the look here, represented a woman’s power over a man!) Try BareMinerals Luxe-Shine Lipstick in NSFW, $20. T-SHIRT, Baja East. HAT, LittleDoe. EARRINGS, Diane von Furstenberg MAJOR MAUVEMENT Nineties nasty women (think riot grrrls!) were the muses for the purplish brown lips backstage at Mara Hoffman. Channel their rebellious vibes by painting on CoverGirl Melting Pout Liquid Lipstick in Gelebrity, $8, a lipstick-gloss hybrid. T-SHIRT, Prabal Gurung. EARRINGS, Closer by WWake x Tome FIRE STARTER The Jason Wu show featured a two-tone look made to command attention. Step one: Coat your top lip in a matte orange shade (like L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipstick in Matte at Bat,…

WHEN WAS THE last time you and your partner got it on: Last night? Last week? Last…? If you’re drawing a blank, welcome to the Dry-Spell Club, where you have plenty of company. According to a recent study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, people in their 20s and 30s are more undersexed than any other generation—includ- ing Americans born in the 1930s. Yup. At your age, your granny was boning six times a year more than you do! “It’s not an enormous difference, but it goes in the opposite direction of what you would expect,” says lead study author and psychologist Jean Twenge, PhD. After all, today’s young adults talk more openly about sex, have easier access to mates via dating apps, and are typi- cally cool with premarital…

Dickstracted (adj) dik-strak-t d / The state of being unable to concentrate after seeing the outline of a guy’s impressive manhood through his pants. Dicknapped (v) dik-napt / When you have plans with your crew, but your boy entices you so you never make it out the door. Dickcited (adj) dik-s?-t d / The feeling of being amped up to get some action. As in, “I’m seeing Jake tonight. I’m so dickcited!” Dickcicle (n) dik-si-k l / A guy with such a cold heart, he smashes and dashes without a drip of remorse. Dickter Scale (n) dik-t r skal / A numerical rating for how magical a penis is (e.g., “he’s a solid 8”)— the phallic equivalent of the Richter scale. Dickcision (n) dik-si-zh n / When a dude acts…

IF YOU’D RATHER poke a pen in your eye than haggle over money with a potential new boss, we hear you. Some 63 percent of women don’t feel comfortable bro- kering the terms of a new job offer, according to a survey by Levo, a network for young professionals. But this could be a costly mis- take. Research suggests a woman stands to miss out on upward of $1 million in her lifetime if she doesn’t negotiate her pay. Ideally, the deal mak- ing should start even before your first interview. Scour sites like PayScale, Glass- door, and Comparably to learn what people make in jobs similar to the one you’re applying for, says Joanna Curran, of the female-oriented invest- ment site Ellevest. (BTW: If you’re given the option to…

LIBRA 09.23–10.22 Life has felt out of your control, but take a breath. A generous act will surprise you on the 2nd, lifting your spirits in a major way. You will feel more centered on the 22nd, when the Sun moves into your sign. That’s the time to aim high and follow through on your dreams—naughty and otherwise. YOU NEED: To trust that the universe has your back. LIBRA GUY: Boo is moody at the mo’, but sensual tub time for two will ease his tension. SCORPIO 10.23–11.21 This is a total slam-dunk month for you—and the 12th will be your half-court basket day. Celebrate all the good on the 19th, when an opposition between Mercury and Neptune helps connect you with the people you love. Just make sure to…

1 When you spot a hottie in a bar, your eyes immediately go to: □ a. Your phone. □ b. His package. □ c. The flirting triangle—left eye, right eye, mouth. 2 Your go-to hostess gift is: □ a. Whatever’s unopened in your fridge. □ b. Poo-pourri. □ c. An engraved soap dish that looks antique. (Thanks, Etsy!) 3 On day one of a new job, make sure to: □ a. Avoid asking colleagues personal questions. You’re not here to make friends. □ b. Add every single coworker on Snapchat, HBIC and receptionist included. □ c. Prep a (funny but profesh) 30-second explainer to rattle off each time you introduce yourself. 4 During a lull in a dinner party conversation, you’re most likely to bring up: □ a. The overall…