Innholdsfortegnelse for December/January 2022 i Cosmopolitan

20 hopeful editors who conducted 3 months of research that became 1 whole inspo-filled magazine that is OUR FIRST - EVER TRAVEL ISSUE! Read it here and go to Cosmopolitan.com/travel—so that you’re ready when, well, you’re ready to get back out there. 1 vacation that made this editor a solo-travel enthusiast (page 43). 24 very good Cosmo pets who are thrilled about the chic gifts on pages 85 and 87. 19 meetings at tended from…not home.;) 7 ACCESSORIES THAT ENSURE YOU’LL *NEVER* LOSE YOUR AIR PODS ENROUTE AGAIN (PAGE 17). 13 EXTREME LY EAGER STAFFERS WHO SAVED PAGE 42 FOR THEIR NEXT VACATION. YES, BEFORE IT EVEN WENT TO THE PRINTER! 6 middle-seat loyalists who swear by the hacks on page 40. 109 emojis sent over Slack. 531 flight delays we’re blaming…

i CYMI, nostalgia-inspired trends have taken over your feeds and favorite stores. And there’s no better way to be of the moment, style-wise, than to embrace the revival of ’60s, ’70s, ’90s, and early-’00s fashion—by wearing actual pieces from those eras. Mostly because thrifted items have character and history, which gives them an edge over modern recreations. But also because true vintage finds involve a much more sustainable type of shopping (read: secondhand) *and* come with the bonus of usually being way cheaper. All great, I know! The process can be a little complicated, though, and does require some planning. Which I’ve pretty much done for you—right this way, my vintage-curious friends.… What to look for The first thing you’re gonna need is a whole lot of patience. So put…

LET US EXPLAIN! Yes, this situation may seem a little extra—but these teeny bags both protect your Pods and save lots of time for you (read: no more digging around in your actual purse for them or losing one earbud entirely). So, bougie *and* functional. You’re very welcome.…

historically, the beauty industry has used a ton of water in its products, which isn’t exactly ideal from an environmental POV (you know, fresh water being a scarce resource and all). Water-rich products also often require plastic or other types of bulky packaging—to the tune of about 42.1 billion containers in the U.S. every year—that leaves behind a giant carbon footprint. Concerned? Try swapping some (just as effective, maybe even better) H2O-free formulas into your daily routine. TRAVEL-SIZE WHO?? All these waterless bbs are TSA-friendly, so stuff ’em in your carry-on and keep it moving.…

1 BEN AFFLECK AND JENNIFER LOPEZ WERE THECOUPLE WE CARED ABOUT Their April reunion broke the early-aughts floodgates wide open. 2 FRIENDS TOOK OVER OUR SCREENS The first *new* episode (what? reunion specials totally count) since the 2004 finale got an entirely new generation debating…were Ross and Rachel really on a break? 3 AVRIL LAVIGNE INSPIRED US TO GO EMO She released her first and only TikTok this year—and much like her entire 2004 album, it promptly went viral. If you catch me in a men’s tie, mind your own business. 4 BRITNEY SPEARS REIGNED As multiple documentaries pushed the #FreeBritney movement forward, our fave pop star reclaimed the spotlight. Britney’s back, baby! 5 SEX AND THE CITY DOMINATED EVERY CONVO As pics from the latest revival hit Instagram, I couldn’t help but wonder……

By now, of course, you know that getting vaxxed, masking up, and avoiding COVID-19 hot spots are the trifecta of safe travel—but if you want to go abroad, they’re just the beginning. Precisely timed tests and paperwork likely also stand between you and your hard-earned, partially non-refundable vacay. Which is why you now have this very helpful, very expert-approved checklist. Shall we? Before booking SCOPE OUT CANCELLATION POLICIES Right now, the only thing we know for sure is that nothing is for sure. And if you test positive preflight or a COVID-19 surge makes travel suddenly feel unnecessary, you’ll want to get some money back. Thus, much internet sleuthing is necessary. Hotels can be hit or miss—check each one’s website to clarify what it can do for you if the…

Something I just need to say out loud: I recently considered shoving garlic up my nose because TikTok told me it clears congestion. And yeah, it gets worse.…I’m a health journalist and I literally just wrote a book about this stuff (ahem, It’s Probably Nothing: The Stress-Less Guide to Dealing With Health Anxiety, Wellness Fads, and Overhyped Headlines is out now). I blame HealthTok, wellness influencers, and the occasional rogue MD—all of whom make ~natural~ cures seem so alluring, almost obvious. I mean, why wouldn’t anyone want to try an easier, “cleaner” treatment instead of going through our truly effed health care system only to be dismissed by doctors or left with a ginormous prescription-medicine bill? The problem, though, isn’t just that a lot of wellness fads are a waste…

Thanks to some groundbreaking research done by our team of experts (hi, me, a lunch enthusiast), you can kiss the $22-desk-salad lifestyle goodbye. I’m not even really exaggerating, as you will soon see from the formula at right. Pick your fave ingredients from each bucket to create the bowl-esque meal of your workday dreams—they all taste amazing together and will survive a weeklong stay in the fridge. Allow me to get you started with what I’m eating tomorrow (plagiarizing absolutely allowed). pasta zucchini, feta capers, pesto dill 1 CHOOSE ONE BASE Quinoa Pasta Rice Any hearty green (kale, collard greens, etc.) 2 THROW IN TWO OF THESE Precooked chicken apple sausage Teeny mozz balls Your favorite Large Veggie, like zucchini or beefsteak tomatoes Roasted sweet potato Whatever fruit is in…

ARIES (03.21–04.19) Think of this year as a test run for Future You—like, 20-years-fromnow Future You. Jupiter, planet of growth, is in your sign from May through October, so anything you start now will have major significance in your life trajectory. Just one thing: You’ll have to get rid of past baggage to make room for all of this very, very exciting stuff. GEMINI (05.21–06.20) Teamwork makes the dream work! The first half of the year is all about longevity and committing to what you’re doing now—two things you’re not really a fan of, but just think progress (and cash!). The second half of the year is all about introducing new commitments and intimate relationships. *wiggles eyebrows* LEO (07.23–08.22) Work hard now, play harder later. At the start of the…

No, it’s not just you. Traveling definitely fucks with your skin. “Any change to your typical humidity, air quality, temperature, or sun exposure levels can lead to things like dryness, redness, and acne,” says dermatologist Shari Marchbein, MD. Not to mention that skin can get super dry while on a plane and then compensate by overproducing oil, leaving your face dehydrated but somehow also breaking out. Plus—sorry!—rushing to the airport and then, you know, navigating the airport and then landing in an unfamiliar place can be just a wee bit stressful. “And stress increases inflammation and causes the hormone cortisol to spike, which can stimulate sebaceous glands and lead to breakouts,” Dr. Marchbein says. Cortisol also gets unleashed by an erratic sleep schedule or vacation-y diet (hey, you did earn those…

Hailee Steinfeld is, as an older fashioned magazine might say, “scantily clad” on the edge of an outdoor pool deck 68 stories in the air, and there is a very strong breeze. More like a wind. And it’s freezing. Today is the day of Hailee’s cover shoot, and this is our second time seeing each other—we’d spent the morning at Fashion Week (that’s us at Michael Kors in our coincidentally coordinating animal prints), chatting about work, travel (this is, after all, our travel issue), astrology, and my nerdy obsession with her show Dickinson. We did not, however, talk about the fact that I’d ask her to get into a cold pool on a Brooklyn rooftop later that day, or to share some extra scoop with us at right. Lucky for…

HERE’S THE THING Marshmallow texture has officially gone beyond where it dared to tread before. It’s no longer contained to jackets and outerwear—you’ll find it on bags, pants, shoes, ear rings, and even phone cases (Dua Lipa is obsessed with the Puffer Case, FWIW). Honestly, this is all great news, considering how toasty we’re about to be this winter.…

1 It doesn’t get fancier than the Fleming villa at the GoldenEye resort in Oracabessa Bay, Jamaica, where Ian Fleming wrote all his James Bond books. Unless, ofc, you write the next novel turned blockbuster in said villa’s outdoor claw-foot tub. 2 The gloriousness you’re looking at right now lives at the Vik Chile in Millahue, Chile. May I suggest sipping wine (from the hotel’s vineyard) while lounging in the Vik suite’s hammock-shaped wonder? 3 The gigantic granite tub in the Riverhouse suite at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in NYC has topped many a Best Baths list and will cost you a small fortune (~$6,000 a night) to use. But those views of Manhattan…and hey, YOLO. 4 Maybe the coolest thing about the super-sexy travertine tub at the Conservatorium Hotel…

1. “The whole album is incredibly soothing. This song is my go-to when I start downtime.” 2. “This is a cover of a Mike Love song arranged for a Bill Murray special on Netflix. It’s a little bit of Hollywood magic.” 3. “I started listening to the Hip a lot in the past year and I just really love this one. Plus, Canada.” 4. “It’s from the film Submarine, which was written and directed by the brilliant Richard Ayoade and is one of my favorites.” 5. “One of the best music videos of all time. Claire grew up a few blocks away from me. I do not know Claire and I don’t know why I am calling her by her first name.” 6. “No skips on this entire album.” 7.…

As a grown, partnered-up, introverted extrovert, I sort of assumed going on vacation by myself was something I’d never do. Like, what’s the point? I’m not out here trying to eat, pray, love (tbh, probably just eat). Also, after months and months of seeing no more than the same four people, a group trip would be exactly what I needed. No. It turns out, no, no, no, no. Solo travel offers so much more than post-breakup epiphanies—especially for anyone who’s been through 2020 and most of 2021. Allow me to elaborate based on my gloriously lonely vacay in the jaw-dropping Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. Heads up: Tourism Corporation Bonaire and its island partners picked up the tab for the editor ~researching~ this trip. YOU CAN KEEP TALKING TO YOURSELF…

1 “Don’t sleep on the garlic shrimp from local food trucks on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Pro tip: Get extra garlic on the rice.” —DESI, 31 2 “Not to be dramatic, but the carne asada fries in Monterey, California, will change your life. Think nacho fries but with steak.” —MEGAN, 25 3 “Ugh, the cheese whips (a very addictive long, thin string cheese) in Milwaukee are so much better than cheese curds.” —MARIAH, 26 4 “Okay, so lobster rolls are fine, but just go straight to the Italian sandwich when you’re in Portland, Maine. A much better meat-in-bread situation.” —JESSICA, 35 5 “Neapolitan pizza in Tokyo is better than Neapolitan pizza in Naples. But you didn’t hear it from me!” —MARY, 31 6 “Any Mexican food in Chicago.…

FROSTED SUGAR COOKIES Like the friend who always texts to make sure you got home, these, too, are pure of heart. THE INGREDIENTS 1 tube break-and-bake sugar cookie mix1 can vanilla frosting1 tube green food coloring1 bottle sprinkles THE RECIPE 1. Break the dough into little nuggets, and use your hands or a rolling pin to flatten them out. 2. Use a cookie cutter (a knife and a little imagination are also acceptable) to turn the blobs into smol trees. 3. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. 4. While you wait for the cookies to cool, mix the frosting with a few drops of green food coloring. Spread it across each tree in your tiny forest before dumping on as many sprinkles as you desire. Candy cane dustings >…

Zero of my relationships have lasted longer than 90 days. It’s a cycle: After going on a few dates with someone, we both delete our dating apps, actually save each other’s phone numbers, and get super deep. Then, suddenly, poof! The person I thought could quite possibly be my person disappears. And look, I get it, three months of dating doesn’t sound like a Very Long Time, but it kind of is…especially in a situationship world, where getting past the “talking stages” feels like a major event. So it sucks even more that I’m so often left throwing chocolate at the TV, Elle Woods style, wondering why these guys are “just not ready” or “just not looking for the same things” (their words, not mine). Probably unsurprising is what happens…

First up, do you have any trips planned for 2022? 43% I’d like to, but nothing’s set in stone. 35% Yes! 22% Nope. I’m still not comfortable traveling. If yes (or soon-tobe yes), where are you headed? 43% Somewhere international, depending on restrictions. 27% A luxe resort vacay. I need to just chill out. 21% A city excursion. 9% A cross-country road trip. Any special reason for your vacay? 63% Nah, just because. 19% I’m finally going on my rescheduled trip from 2020. 18% A wedding/bach party. What precautions will you take while traveling? (Check all that apply.) 86% Getting vaccinated. 82% Masking up. 63% Testing. 37% Creating a social-distancing-friendly itinerary. 22% Quarantining before and after. And how much money do you plan to drop? 58% $500 to $2,000. 21% Under…

Don’t forget about your feet! Because what are thick socks if not cozy blankets for your toes? Brother Vellies socks, $35, brother Vellies.com…

THE BEST FOR A GROWN - UP GIRLS’ TRIP FOUR SEASONS RESORT AT COSTA PALMAS • LOS CABOS, MEXICO “There comes a point in every badass gal’s life when a girls’ trip needs to be more restful than rager. I’m there…proudly. And tbh, it’s still F-U-N! I proved the point while escaping to this super-luxe resort on the East Cape of Los Cabos with two of my closest sister-friends. We relaxed at our suite, walked along the shore of the Sea of Cortez, ate the freshest seafood, took a sunset ATV ride, and drank plenty of tequila (sans an overcrowded nightclub). And lest we forget, the spa offers a two-day Tata Harper Sensorial Beauty Retreat. The farm-to-face beauty brand curated an experience that includes a massage, a facial, sunrise yoga,…

1. THE OG OUT LINE You know it, your mom knows it, Kim K. knows it. A modern refresher: Line your lips with a brown pencil two shades darker than your natural lip color, then swipe on a layer of nude lipstick with a satin finish (it tends to be more moisturizing than matte). 2. THE BLUR RED LIP Oh, look, the epitome of cool! Prep your mouth with a thick coat of moisturizing lip primer, then scribble in the center of your lips with a creamy, berry-tone liner. Smudge and blend out the liner with your finger for a soft, blurry effect. 3. THE HIGH-SHINE COMBO Pro tip: The key to glossy lips that last is a liner base. Using a matte liner (less moisture = less slippage), fill…

Don’t lie, you live for the sugary dialogue, campy plot points, and wildly predictable endings. The only thing better would be if one of these gems were all about…you. Would you find love in an unexpected place or reconnect with a high school sweetheart? The answer is yes. Follow the prompts at right and thread together the red text to discover the name of this very personal, maybe just a little nonsensical film. (Mine, FYI: Incredibly Dashing December Reunion.) Your Hollywood Chris of choice is: Pine INCREDIBLY Hemsworth DELIGHTFULLY Pratt SUDDENLY Evans TRULY Which fast-food fry would you commit crimes for? Five Guys SECRETIVE McDonald’s MIRACULOUS Shake Shack DASHING Wendy’s JOLLY Arby’s FANCY The inspiration for your next tattoo will come from: Your dog’s name, obviously CHRISTMAS The ~zodiac~ FESTIVUS…

1 BOOK AN EXIT ROW Yes, the extra legroom is great for comfortably stretching out your bod, but on some planes, it’s also clutch for storing all your snacks. More food = more fun times. 2 CLAIM THE ARMRESTS Proper airline protocol says that you get both of these bad boys as consolation. Elbow nudging and fake snoring are acceptable enforcement tools. 3 LAYER UP It’s instant bedding for your in-between area of hell: A fleece jacket can be a gorge throw blanket that perfectly complements that sweat-shirt-pillow hybrid and oversize scarf robe. Cozy just like home! 4 SLEEP ON THE TRAY TABLE Sanitize, then cross those arms and bury your cute face in your lil makeshift cave. It’ll be steamy in there, but that’s basically a facial, right? 5…

Honestly, it was always sort of too impressive when influencers had nary a smudge nor a sink edge in their mirror selfies. But it wasn’t until Kara Del Toro (that’s her to your left) revealed this hack on TikTok that we realized, uh, basically everything truly is a lie. Unlike many social media fabrications tricks, though, this one is actually attainable for us regs. Behold, a step-by-step guide to making your next “mirror” “selfie” practically perfect in every way. STEP 1 Secure both a prop phone (aka your real phone) and an actual camera with a self-timer. Or just ask your bestie to use their own phone’s camera. CYOA! STEP 2 Find a spot that looks like you’re standing in front of a mirror. Avoid outdoor spaces to lean into…

These magic recipes, brought to you by Jessica Seinfeld’s Vegan, at Times (out now!), will help you turn a boring can o’ beans into a solid snack—or a whole actual meal. And while, yes, you will need a few other things to make this protein-packed legume taste fun, you probably already have/can easily get them. Welcome, friends, to Team Garbanzo. Everything chickpeas (Makes enough to fill a mug.) THE INGREDIENTS 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsedExtra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon Everything seasoningPinch of kosher salt THE RECIPE 1. Pour your chickpeas onto a dish towel and pat them dry. 2. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, warm enough oil to fully cover the bottom of the pan. Then shake the chickpeas off the towel and into the pan. Cook,…

1 That moment when someone offers to take your picture—and then takes it from multiple angles without you having to ask. 2 You = asleep on a flight, drooling. The person next to you = grabbing an extra snack bag for when you wake up. 3 “This song reminds me of you.” 4 New notification: A Very Cute Friend Just Liked Your Very Obvious Thirst Trap. 5 When a kinda random person calls you by your *full* name. 6 When a rollercoaster worker checks your seat buckle not once but twice. 7 Pretty much every compliment ever… but especially if it relates to how you smell/look/exist as a human.…

It feels like just yesterday that I was fumbling around in the back seat of my high school BF’s sedan, inhaling his Hollister cologne like it was a goddamn aphrodisiac and discovering the joys of relative privacy. Ah, youth! But somehow once adulthood hit, I just kind of…forgot how actually good this type of hookup can be. Maybe it was the not-so-sexy pile of spare shoes and random junk in my back seat or the fact that a home is just way more convenient to screw in. But after researching this story extensively, I can truly say we should all work the automobile back into our rotations. Because guess what? “We could get caught” car-sex vibes are still super hot. And unlike when you were a horny teenager racing to…

My overall nightstand vibe It’s full of surprises! What’s on top I’m really big on lists, so a list of what I need to do the next day. And an overwhelming amount of vitamins. It’s how I make sure I don’t forget to take them in the morning. My snack sitch Right now, a Starburst and a Kit Kat. But I tend not to keep food nearby because usually I will have already flossed and put my Invisalign in. What I steal from my partner’s side Most often, I am stealing my own phone charger back! And what I wouldn’t want my mom to find My hubby, DeVon Franklin, is on top of everything, if you know what I mean. My bedtime TV habit I’m a night owl, so I…