Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2020 i Cosmopolitan

1 big commitment to making this magazine as inclusive as the world we want to live in…see the next page for our promise. 21 LEFTOVER NUGGETS SAVED THANKS TO THE FOOD REHEATING HACK ON PAGE 48. 9 social posts about pets being our WFH “assistants.” 8 crystals that were treated like models, and yes they got snacks (page 58). 17 bobby pins lost while testing the hair looks on page 34. 7 EDITORS WHO WOULD GIVE UP A NONESSENTIAL ORGAN TO GO ON A DATE WITH BRAD PITT (PAGE 14). 14 crashed laptops. 24 attempts at tucking voluminous shirts into tiny skirts—and 3 ways you, too, can now do this successfully, page 24. 9 POWER OUTAGES. 134 HOURS SPENT DAY DREAMING ABOUT THESE DISCOUNTS Oh, did we mention we put a little…

A little bit of everything 1 The Story of Us BY TAYLOR SWIFT 2 Don’t Forget BY JEFF TWEEDY 3 Yikes BY KANYE WEST 4 Wonder ful BY MACKENZIE ZIEGLER 5 Fuck and Run BY LIZ PHAIR 6 Whatever You Like BY ANYA MARINA 7 Born to Make You Happy BY BRITNEY SPEARS 8 True Sadness BY THE AVETT BROTHERS 9 Hey BY MATTHEW YOUNG 10 I Run NY BY THE LONELY ISLAND FEAT. BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG BONUS TRACK A lil something to make you laugh, of c. 1. “I got into Taylor Swift late, so now I’m going back to listen to her early stuff. This is like a hit single for me right now.” 2. “The singer was doing an AMA on Reddit and said his proudest lyric…

nope, not just now but legitimately all the time. The fashion industry hasn’t always been the most inclusive or welcoming space, and designers of color have had to work much harder to “make it.” Cosmo has been a part of that history, through our fashion shoots and shopping stories—and publishing this list of Black-owned labels doesn’t change that. But we’ll be including clothes and accessories made by all kinds of people from now on in every issue and online. Not because we “should,” but because they’re awesome.…

before the coronavirus canceled spring and all the trips I had planned, I’d thought these bbs were best reserved for the arms of Fancy Ladies attending an opera. Or women side-eyeing other people’s gowns at luxe galas. Or actresses starring in Marilyn Monroe–era movies. This, despite the fact that the style star powers that be have been trying to sell us on the retro accessories for a while. Remember last year’s Coachella when Kendall Jenner wore a pair with a minidress in the freaking desert? Or last December when Rihanna slipped into some mint-green organza ones at the British Fashion Awards? Fun and couture adjacent, definitely. But I just couldn’t see myself strolling into work with satin up to my biceps. Now, though, I kinda can? Guys, it’s time to…

DECEPTIVELY EASY Aka the edgier version of that half-up, half-down thing you loved back in middle school. Slick your hair behind your ears with a lightweight mousse, then crisscross a few glitzy bobby pins around the back of your head. Set it with a non-crunchy finishing spray and prepare to be mistaken for a street-style star. JUST ONE SIDE Five mins. That’s all you need for this v extra lewk. Really: Rub a wax or pomade between your palms and gently sweep a chunk of your hair from one ear to the other. Secure it with four bobby pins, then ensure that ish stays in place (yep, even when it’s 1,000 degrees and humid as hell) with a blast of extra-strong hairspray. SLEEK AND STACKED Smooth your hair behind your…

Black mental health matters. Here are some awesome resources: • Therapy for Black Girls can connect you with a therapist who actually *gets it*. (The platform also produces a podcast hosted by a licensed psychologist and provides virtual support to its membership community.)• Inclusive Therapists has a national database of counselors who serve marginalized communities; some provide reduced-fee telehealth sessions.• The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network also has a national directory—organized by region—that can help you find a therapist.• Activist and writer Rachel Cargle’s Loveland Foundation offers financial assistance for therapy to Black women and girls.• The free Safe Place app focuses on the Black community and includes advice on how to cope after incidents of police brutality plus techniques to help you deal with stress. Allyship…

Throw traditional job-hunting rules out the window and get realistic. “In downtimes, you don’t have much control over the opportunities that are presented to you, so ‘following your passion’ is bullshit. My experience after graduating in 2007 was like riding on a raft, grabbing on to any opportunities within reach. I held on to the ones that were interesting and used them to pull myself along. And I used the miserable ones to launch myself in a different direction. As I’ve floated down the river, I’ve collected a ton of ideas and experiences that I carry with me—and that make me very good at my job, even if it’s a million miles away from where I started.” —LILLIAN PONTIUS-GOLDBLATT, 35, strategy director at a marketing agency “It’s not about what…

1. Put it on a windowsill to “charge” by absorbing sun-/moonlight. 2. Bury it so it’s closer to Mother Earth. (Just, um, make sure you remember where.) 3. Hold it under running water. Bye, old feels. 4. Wash away the mems in a bowl of salt water or milk, aka a DIY ~crystal spa~… 5. …or bring it with you in the bath to share energy. IG pic not required. (Yes, it is.) 6. Cover it in brown rice, like a phone you dropped in the toilet, to soak up the bad vibes 7. Write an intention. Put your crystal on top. Yeah, it can read. 8. Balance it out with a single-tone song. 9. Lie down with it on your forehead. Zen! 10. Stick it in your bra for…

Ten of Swords You know how the best gift can be no gift at all? Something (besides the obvious, obviously) is sucking up all your energy and giving nothing back—something that doesn’t need to be there, like a frenemy, an inconsiderate partner, or a side gig that’s not making you much (or any) cash. Let it go and concentrate on what really matters. Six of Wands *air horn* This is the tarot’s victory card. And your b-day is the turning point. It might take a little while, but this time next year, your life is going to look a whole lot better. The catch: Don’t give your energy to people who don’t deserve it. Make sure you double down on your real friends and the goals you legit care about.…

Hair: Ann Jones. Makeup: Mimi Kamara for Dior Makeup. “IF YOU’RE A human being WITH A HEART, with breath in your lungs, it’s just too much to bear,” says 26-year-old Keke Palmer over (of course) a Zoom call on a Monday afternoon in early June. She’s sitting in her sister’s room, quarantining with family in Chicago. The world—Keke included—has been protesting the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and too many others, and calling for painfully necessary dialogue and policy changes to eradicate racism. Influencers are sharing infographics about defunding the police. Moms are posting about white privilege on Facebook. America is finally facing its generational curses. You can hear it in the sound of Keke’s pleas to the National Guard to march with her at a protest, when, surrounded…

MY OVER ALL NIGHTSTAND VIBE Zen up top, chaos inside. Basically, the junk drawer of my dreams. WHAT’S LITERALLY NEVER NOT IN THERE Phone charger, eye mask, vibrator. (The “phone-keys-wallet” of the bed.) WHAT I STEAL FROM MY PARTNER’S SIDE Nothing. I’ve got all the good stuff. MY BED SIDE BOOK RULE One at a time. Otherwise, they just become decoration. WHAT I WOULDN’T WANT MY MOM TO FIND She already knows everything. WHEN IT COMES TO ALARMS, I… Set a lot. Usually 3 alarms 15 minutes apart, and I try to wake up before the last one goes off. It’s a flawed system, I know. (Also, I just checked and I have 90 alarms saved. Two have labels: “Mom’s Birthday!!” and “Check Sheltered Co. Sale.” Top priorities = my…

the long-overdue national outcry to end racial injustice has resonated deeply with us here at Cosmo. We realize that our brand has been part of the problem, and we are determined to take immediate steps to help become part of the solution. Many of our editors, especially our editors of color, have been leading the way on these efforts already, and all our teams—print, digital, video, social, Snapchat, and TikTok—are dedicated to holding ourselves collectively accountable to the principles laid out below. We will prioritize the hiring of more Black and POC editors, writers, designers, animators, and video staffers. Currently, Cosmo’s staff is 29% BIPOC, 10% undisclosed, and 61% white; Cosmo’s leadership is 21% BIPOC. We want more team members of color, period—and especially more in leadership positions. We will…

I’m 25, which means my first real exposure to Brad was during the Jen era. I remember feeling devastated by their divorce…while also experiencing a major sexual awakening watching Mr. & Mrs. Smith (IYKYK). Fifteen years later, dude’s somehow still got it. Just ask my mom, who freaked out right alongside me when Brad and Jen held hands (!) at the SAG Awards last February. Or ask anyone—literally anyone—else. The thing about Brad is that he appeals to all ages at all times. People love him and his self-deprecating persona so much, they’re willing to forgive kinda major stuff (like, IDK, ending America’s Favorite Couple or rumors of a domestic incident with his son). You wanna know who the Brad of my generation is? It’s not Michael B. Jordan or…

On Andrea: Tombolo shirt, $128, tombolocompany.com. Zara pants, $50, zara.com. Tory Burch pumps, $378, toryburch.com. Rebecca Pinto Jewelry necklace, $310, rebeccapinto.com. Monica Vinader bracelet, $595, monicavinader.com. Elleme bag, $565, neimanmarcus.com. On Amy: Bossi shirt, $695, bossisportswear.com. Cotton Citizen biker shorts, $90, cottoncitizen.com. Ganni sandals, $345, ganni.com. Bagatiba charm necklace, $180, bagatiba.com. Laura Lombardi necklace, from $84, lauratlombardi.com. On Venezia: Tombolo shirt, $128, tombolocompany.com. Dipped in Blue one-piece, $120, dipped inbluebikinis.com. The Fifth Label shorts, $78, us.fashionbunker.com. Brother Vellies sandals, $795, brothervellies.com. Beaufille earrings, info@beaufille.com. Otiumberg necklace, $219, otiumberg.com. Dannijo bracelet (top), $125 for set of 3, dannijo.com. Anna + Nina bracelet (middle), $55, anna-nina.nl. Éliou bracelet (bottom), $315 for set of 3, eliou-eliou.com. Wilhelmina Garcia daisy ring (lef t), $159, wilhelminagarcia.com. Bonvo ring (right), $100, bonvojewelry.com. Lastelier bag, $274, lastelier.com.…

it’s always gone without saying—at least, for me—that Black lives matter. It’s also clear that some folks need to be reminded of this, as they were when the world recently came together to protest police brutality and racism. And while a story on SPF might seem minor in the fight for equality, it’s important to see self-care as a pretty revolutionary act of self-preservation that shouldn’t be taken lightly. I also know a lot of you are probably thinking, Do Black people really need SPF? Absolutely, 100 percent yes, we do. Let me break it down for ya. While it’s true that Black people are less likely to get diagnosed with skin cancer than other racial groups, when they *do* get diagnosed, the outcome is often worse. According to The…

Do you know when-ish your besties get their periods? 35% I’m lucky if I remember their birthdays, so no. Yep, it’s right there in my cal so I don’t forget. (Not that I would.) (Also, they mention it constantly.) 38% TBH, we don’t really talk about it. 27% What’s your favorite way to treat yo’self when you’re on your period? Or, you know, any time at all…. 21% Retail therapy. Or at least adding everything to cart just for fun. 20% Face mask, candles, super-chill music…sorry, were you saying something? 59% Hours ofguilty pleasure reality television cultural exploration. Which euphemism annoys you the most? (Like, just staaahp.) 8% “Mother Nature.” 12% “Code red.” 17% “Surfing the crimson wave.” 40% “Aunt Flo.” 23% “Time of the month.” Let’s pretend for a…

ARIES (03.21–04.19) Your 9-to-5 is now your 24/7 thanks to Saturn in Capricorn. But when Leo season begins on July 22, you’re thriving. And thanks to Venus in Cancer, most of August is about your plus-one. TAURUS (04.20–05.20) Get ready to speak your mind, starting right TF now. Oh, and double-check your texts and DMs when August hits: A juicy opportunity is coming your way. GEMINI (05.21–06.20) The first chunk of July asks you to push past the BS and commit to a person or project you care about. Then, Leo season is about letting everyone appreciate your super-social self. CANCER (06.21–07.22) Your relationships are feeling the pressure of stone-cold Saturn. We’re talking friend breakups, breakup breakups, and (good news!) shit-that’s-just-not-working breakups. LEO (07.23–08.22) The best time of year (your…

Here’s the thing: It pretty much seems like fact that the majority of right-swipes are based on physical attraction. As in, if someone looks like your particular brand of Regulation Hottie (or if you look like theirs), matching is gonna ensue. Well, friends, I am here to tell you that’s not totally true—at least, according to Snappr, an on-demand photographer marketplace that also creates artificial-intelligence tech to analyze profile pics. The actual factors behind what makes an image most swipeable have more to do with how you take the photos than what you look like. So basically… you could send your BFF another batch of nearly identical selfies to swipe through… orrrrrr you could harness the coldly analytical powers of AI—and these data-backed photo-taking tips—to set yourself up for max…

TO MY FELLOW BLACK BROTHERS AND SISTERS, I AM WITH YOU. This is a fight thats long overdue AND I AM SO THANKFUL TO BE PART OF IT. Dyinkansola Adeyemi “The system isn’t broken, it’s doing what it was made to do and benefiting who it was made to benefit. We are trying to change that system so that we have a chance to live for ourselves.” —CACHÉ TAYLOR “To all my fellow Black people, I’d like to say that I love you and value you beyond measure.” —TAYLOR HOPKINS “Post ing on social media and checking on Black friends and coworkers won’t solve anything if white moderates refuse to have the conversation with those they know are a part of the problem.” —TIFFANY S. W. “I wonder which of…

If you love The Real Housewives of New York City READ They Wish They Were Us by JESSICA GOODMAN Ah, I see, you enjoy watching gripping dramas play out, complete with complex female friendships and elaborate social rituals? Excellent. (Also, same.) Take all that and set it in high school, add a secret society, amazing parties, and a dark crime, and you have this novel. It all starts when senior Jill gets a text about her best friend’s death: “Graham didn’t kill Shaila. He’s innocent.” Chills, right? And the biggest mystery since “What really happened between Carole and Bethenny?” (Okay, now I have to brag: This book was written by Cosmo’s own op-ed editor Jess Goodman and I am so proud of her and it is truly so good and you…

Every blogger on IG has you fooled into thinking they’ve crammed massive sweaters into bodycon-level bottoms without the extremely “Gaaahh!!!”-inducing bunching and bulging we mere mortals get. The truth is that they—just like you’re about to—have left traditional tucking measures behind in favor of This Magic…. THIS TOO! You can absolutely tuck pants into sandals, btw 1. You’ll need lace-up ones like these or a pair with buckles that don’t have a thick attachment on the back of the shoe. 2. Buckle or lace your heels over your pants, then play with the hems until you get them to the proper length, which usually looks like a cute bell-bottom (looketh up for an example) or a faked bungee hem. Either way, so fashun! Babaton for Aritzia pants, $168, aritzia.com. Louise et…

IF YOU WANT HYDRATION “This is the ultimate no-makeup makeup product, folks. It covers my melasma and old breakout marks without feeling masklike, and it leaves my skin nice and moisturized thanks to hyaluronic acid.” —LAUREN BALSAMO, deputy beauty director Kevyn Aucoin Stripped Nude Skin Tint, $42, sephora.com IF YOU WANT A MULTITASKER “This barely there tint is perfect for evening out my skin tone with minimal effort. Plus it’s got SPF and antioxidants, which are clutch for protecting me from damaging UV rays, pollution, and blue light.” —JULEE WILSON, beauty director Givenchy Teint Couture City Balm, $47, sephora.com IF YOU’RE FEELING FANCY “The gel texture of this ~luxe~ tint makes my face look like a dewy little gumdrop. The best part though: The lightweight coverage actually lasts—even through layers…

1. Call them without FaceTime. 2. Lose while playing Mario Party together (but pretend you really tried). 3. Search deep in your camera roll for a photo of them they’ve never seen. 4. Start a group chat dedicated to complimenting each other. 5. Cut out the pages of this mag that fit their ~vibe~ and mail those over with glue and poster board for collaging. 6. Send them a book you love with a cute note they can use as a bookmark. 7. Surprise them with take-out delivery (ding-dong ditch, but make it edible). 8. Name one of your plants after them. 9. Order them a bag of their fave coffee so they can make it at home. 10. Scribble a message on a wine bottle and drop it off…

MAC AND CHEESE In a small stovetop pot, add a splash of milk and a little butter to your leftover mac. Set the heat to medium-low and stir until the dish has been revived to its formerly gooey self. DUMP LINGS Heat a bit of oil in a skillet on medium heat. Drop in your dumps, then cover. Cook for up to 5 minutes, until they’re crispy outside and warm inside (just like your soul). There’s only one thing preventing the french fry from being the world’s most perfect food: the fact that it tastes like absolute trash after going from hot to room temp. But before you EGREGIOUSLY throw it or other sad, mushy foods out, read this advice from Olivia Mack McCool, author of Lunch! Then do what…

at first, the bougie bar of soap on a rope I got for my birthday seemed like the stupidest gift ever. I mean…soap? Then its luxe smell hit me square in the face—and I immediately decided to turn it into the long-lasting air freshener of my rich-lady dreams by hanging it on my bathroom doorknob. What also blew my mind: *Any* high-end bar can make your space feel less dumpster and more fire. You can stash one in a pretty crystal dish and leave it on display for something that’s cooler than potpourri. Or pile two bars with the same scent into an apothecary jar for a museum-worthy presentation. When guests come over, leave the lid off so their noses constantly remind them how baller you are. Don’t forget to…

Millennials Made Astrology Cool Again. And yeah, there are astrological reasons for our obsession. A big one: Uranus. The planet of revolution and innovation was moving through Sagittarius from 1981 to 1988. So anyone (read: millennials) born during these years was pushed early on by the stars to rethink traditional models of, well, everything. Oh, and ppl (read: more millennials) born from 1988 to 1995 challenge tradition instinctively, thanks to our friend Uranus lurking in Capricorn then. Like ol’ Uranus, Neptune and Pluto spend many years in a single sign, defining entire generations (they’re actually called “generational planets”), including ours. This trio is responsible for the traits that have given millennials a bit of a rep. You know: We’re selfie-taking, cereal-killing monsters guzzling kombucha and refusing to apply for “a…

at first offer, it seemed like a social distancing paradise: a patio! A pool! Every streaming app and cable! Basically, things my cramped apartment and his frat house of a place could never provide. So without knowing exactly what we were getting into, my boyfriend, let’s call him Colin*, and I committed to living out our quarantine (almost 100 days, to be exact) with his’rents. Kind of a bold move, yes, especially considering I’d met them only four times before. And it’s true that as I packed up my comfiest sweats and not much else, I probably should have remembered that the most casual thing I’d seen his v chic mother in was a pair of ironed dark jeans. That part’s on me. On Colin, or at least in residence…

dotted lids + red lips Total time 28 minutes, 30 seconds 00:00 to 03:45 Get all dewy Blend a sheer foundation (like Maybel line New York Dream Radiant Liquid Hydrating Foundation, $13) over your face to even out and glowify (yep, we like making up words here) your skin. Then add a little warmth by dusting bronzer on your cheeks and cheekbones. 03:46 to 15:50 Now start your liner Tricky(ish), but you can do it: Take a white liner pencil, and like the artiste you are, make dots along your upper lash lines. They should be smaller at the inner eye corners, gradually getting bigger as they extend past the outer corners. No need for perfection just yet (we’ll get there). 15:51 to 23:30 Clean up your dots Using the…

INSIDER INFO Yes, we shot this story during lockdown with no hair or makeup artists after somehow finding a photog who lives with a model. Pretty sure this is what manifesting looks like. Gucci vest, pants, hat, and sandals. KNEE-HIGHS INSIDE Sorry to my downstairs neighbors for wearing these fly boots all day every day. (I’ll make up for it with a sanitized wine drop-off later.) Valentino dress. Paris Texas boots. OKAY, BLOOMER If wearing the sweater version of a lingerie set with a coordinating mesh blouse is wrong, I’m not sure I ever want to be right. Fendi shirt, bra, briefs, and bag. Lizzie Fortunato earrings. EXTRA FEATHERS, PLS When you’re wearing pajamas as sophisticated as these, you reserve the right to start talking about gourmet pizza in Italian.…