Cosmopolitan articles from July 2007

Cosmopolitan archives from July 2007

Introducing the all-new cosmopolitan.com.(Get More Cosmo)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... If you love makeovers, then you'll be giddy over cosmopolitan.com's stunning top-to-bottom revamp. It has tons of new, fabulous features that you won't find anywhere else. * Shirtless Sweethearts Every month, Cosmo provides you with...

Hotheaded.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... "I absolutely loved reading your article 'Inside a Guy's Naughty Mind' about how much men think about sex throughout the day. Some of the things they can get aroused by are hilarious." --Kassi Leigh, Greensboro, N.C.

Risky behavior.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... "I just wanted to thank you for increasing awareness about melanoma in your article 'Skin Cancer at Age 20.' I am 27 years old and was diagnosed with melanoma two-and-a-half years ago. Even though I always tell my friends how awful the sun--and...

A weighty decision.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... "What I Went Through to Get Thin' really hit home. I had gastric bypass surgery one year ago, and now I'm more than 100 pounds lighter. My morn had the surgery and encouraged me to have it as well. I respect Andrea for her courage to come out...

Against all the odds.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... "The real-life read 'She Was Shot in the Face' was so inspirational. You never know how you will react in situations like that. I commend her courageousness and hope she continues to be an advocate for women and surviving life-threatening...

Awesome Carrie Underwood.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... "It was so cool to see Carrie Underwood on the cover! I love her music and the fact that she is so down-to-earth. Cosmo, you never cease to amaze me!" --Ciara Smith, Monroe, Mich.

It's easy being green.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... "Thank you so much for the article 'How to Help Save the Planet.' I have known that global warming was a big problem for years and felt helpless, but I had no idea how easy it actually was for me to do something about it. Maybe this will...

Strip the stereotypes.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... "I thought your article 'A Porn-Magazine Editor Tells All' was interesting and realistic. But the piece made it sound like all strippers and porn stars were abused as children. That's not true. [Many] of us are either paying for school or...

Fab abs.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... "I loved the 'Get a Sexy Tummy (No Crunches Required)' workout! It's so much fun to do, and it's actually helping. I'm going on a cruise this summer, and I know this routine will give me the hottest abs on the entire ship!"--Courtney Weiler,...

Pregnancy pointer.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... "I was disappointed that your article 'How Pregnancy Changes Your Body' seemed to encourage women to stop breast-feeding after three to six months in order to enjoy a cocktail. Breast-feeding mothers can still have a few drinks safely." ...

Guys sound off.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... Peek inside the male mind with this month's Web poll. "I definitely don't want to stay single--it's lonely out there. I like to be on a team. At the end of the day, it's nice to know that the person waiting at home is guaranteed to be on my...

Behind the scenes at Cosmopolitan.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Editorial)
July 1, 2007... EVERY GUY'S WORST NIGHTMARE Men know that you pick up a lot of tips and information from our pages. They also know that much of that data is revealing info about dudes themselves. So we wondered, Is there stuff they'd absolutely hate for...

What was he thinking?!(FROM THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... Our story on page 118 exposes the flattering words men need you to say. Here, readers share the most slap-worthy "compliment" a guy has ever given them. "My boyfriend grabbed my butt as I was putting on a pair of tight-fitting jeans and...

Cougars on the prowl in Hollywood.(Hot Sheet: WHAT'S NEW AND BUZZ-WORTHY)
July 1, 2007... They haven't exactly robbed the cradle, but more and more female celebs are coupling up with younger bucks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cyber popularity contest.(Hot Sheet: WHAT'S NEW AND BUZZ-WORTHY)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Networking sites have upped the ante on thriving socially, even for celebs! (Justin Timberlake has 760,000 friends on MySpace, Britney Spears has 140,000, and Dane Cook has 1.9 million.) Why collect faux pals? "They raise your status," says...

Conversation starters.(Hot Sheet: WHAT'S NEW AND BUZZ-WORTHY)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... 1 The latest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary include ixnay, ta-da, and virtualize. But they all still come up as mistakes on spell-check. 2 In a new poll, 50 percent of Americans said if cash were tight, cable TV would be the...

Payback time!(Hot Sheet: WHAT'S NEW AND BUZZ-WORTHY)(Revenge Is Sweet)(Brief article)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... A new book, Revenge Is Sweet, by Claire Gillman, explores the psychology of getting even. "It brings instant gratification, but ultimately, most people feel guilt," says Gillman. Here, some over-the-top tales of retribution that Cosmo dug up....

Easier said than done.(Hot Sheet: WHAT'S NEW AND BUZZ-WORTHY)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Got a gut feeling that your guy has fantasized about your friend? Keep it to yourself. Researchers found that when relationship-threatening thoughts are intuited, happier mates don't verbalize those hunches, understanding they're usually not...

It's all about the Benjamins, baby.(Hot Sheet: WHAT'S NEW AND BUZZ-WORTHY)(influence of men's income on women's preference)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... A recent online-dating study found that women would relax their standards of how tall they want a mate to be if the guy made enough money. So what's enough? A 5-foot-6 man would need to make $175,000 more per year than a 6-foot man to be as...

Is funny the new hot?(Hot Sheet: WHAT'S NEW AND BUZZ-WORTHY)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Girls love a sense of humor in a boyfriend, but does a funny bone trump looks? "If a guy makes you laugh, it puts you at ease, so you're more likely to give him a shot," says Paul Dobransky, MD. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Blond bombshell.(Hot Sheet: WHAT'S NEW AND BUZZ-WORTHY)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Cavemen preferred blonds, according to research. Due to a man shortage 10,000 years ago, males had their pick of mates, and they opted for rare beauties (light eyes and hair started as genetic mutations). "Men are still attracted to what's...

The real Biel: Cosmo chats with Jessica to get caught up off her funny new flick, how she got that rockin' body, and what it's like having the most smokin' guys on the planet after her. Hope you're taking notes.(COSMO NEWS: interview)(Interview)(Cover story)
July 1, 2007... Jessica Biel has been feeling particularly fearless these days. "My latest thing is that I want to do everything that scares me," she says after ordering an egg, ham, and cheese sandwich with fries at a chic hotel in Santa Monica, California (a...

"I practice safe sun".(PRACTICE SAFE SUN)
July 1, 2007... Cosmo's campaign to fight skin cancer is getting bigger every day. And we're absolutely thrilled to announce the 54 megawatt stars who have joined on Sign Up Go to cosmopolitan .com/sun to join the crusade. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Why emotional baggage doesn't scare guys away: there's little reason to hide a checkered past. Just look at all the starlets who've had their fair share of hard times ... and are still being pursued.(COSMO NEWS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Everyone has at least a little relationship baggage. But these days, a woman's cargo--whether a carry-on amount or enough to fill the luggage hatch of a 747--doesn't seem to deter a guy from wanting to date her. Look no further than Hollywood...

Shades of white: with futures so bright, no wonder these ladies are living in the hottest lenses of the season.(COSMO NEWS: Style Stakeout)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... FERGIE In this style, she looks like the Ferginator! NICOLE RICHIE No way she'll get crow's feet with these suckers. HILARY DUFF Looks like Hilary's in the right fashion frame of mind. LINDSAY LOHAN Lindsay's making a spectacle of...

Sexy vs. skanky.(COSMO NEWS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... SPIKY HAIR SEXY Wearing your dad's glasses Tyra Banks saving money by buying her shoes at DSW Eye shadow Cuddling with your pooch Short, pale nails Saying nice things about your ex A famous guy who dates...

Latin lover undercover.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "My parents are from Argentina, and we speak Spanish at home. So whenever my sister and I want to have a private conversation in front of other people, we switch to our parents' language. One day, in line at the supermarket, I spotted this hot...

Getting the boot.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(not getting accepted in a job interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "The day of a job interview, I overslept and realized that my roommate had borrowed the outfit I'd wanted to wear. By the time I left the house, I was in a pissy mood. So when a woman on the bus stepped on my foot with her stiletto, I told her...

Tremors: the Prequel.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "One weekend, my sister came to visit me with her husband and their 5-year-old, Kylie. I offered to babysit so my sister and her hubby could have some QT together. I live in a one-bedroom apartment with my boyfriend, so we put Kylie to bed on...

Love bites!(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "After my boyfriend broke up with me, I hooked up with a dude and purposely got a hickey on my chest. I figured it'd get back to my ex and make him jealous. That weekend my parents visited. When my dad noticed my hickey, he called my...

Student body slipup.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "My freshman year of college, I took an 8:00 a.m. Intro to European History class with this totally boring professor. Every morning, he would turn out the lights and show us slides, but I always went, since the guy I liked was in the class. One...

Sealed with a dis.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "On our anniversary, my boyfriend called me at work to say he was slammed and couldn't see me. I was really ticked off, especially since I'd just had a talk with him about how flaky he was. I sent an e-mail to my girlfriends, ranting about how...

Damage control.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "To make it up to her boyfriend, she should do something special, like get tickets to a sporting event. If it were my girlfriend, I'd want her to set the record straight with her friends about my member so I wouldn't feel self-conscious around...

Full moonin'.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "My girlfriend and I recently moved into a first-floor apartment in the city. It's tiny, but there are lots of floor-to-ceiling windows. After the movers left the first night, we couldn't wait to christen the new place. We hadn't put our bed...

Poolside peep show.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "When my sister graduated from high school, my parents hosted a barbecue. All of my friends came, as did our extended family. After going for a swim in our pool, I went upstairs to change my clothes. I threw on a pair of pants and a tee shirt,...

Say my name!(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "I was out with a bunch of my friends at a bar one night and met this cute girl. We started talking and really hit it off. We flirted all night, and when the bar closed, she invited me back to her place. We arrived at her apartment and ended up...

Tropical wood.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "I took my girlfriend on vacation to Bermuda last month and wanted to make sure it was really special. I planned all these activities for us, including an afternoon in the hotel spa. When we arrived for our side-by-side massages, we were told...

Caught getting buzzy.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "For spring break, a bunch of my friends and I made plans to go to Miami. My buddy Tom is a total player, and he kept talking about how he was going to get with this gift I like down there. A few days before we left, I overheard him say his...

Wax on, wax ouch!(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "I'm a swimmer, and every season before the biggest meet of the year, everyone on the team has to get rid of their body hair. The reason is that we'll swim faster with less 'drag' to slow us down. "This year, I made up my mind to wax...

Hot guy blooper of the month.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "My friends and girlfriend came over to watch football. In the third quarter, my girl and I snuck into my room to hook up. She put her leg up on my shelf as things got heated, and the entire thing came crashing down. My buddies rushed in...

Morning-after misery.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "I work at an advertising firm, and the office environment is really stressful. I never go out during the week, but my boss was planning on taking the Friday before Memorial Day off, so I figured I could show up late. I went on a bar crawl the...

What a putt head.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(golf accident)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "My girlfriend's dad is really protective of her, and he has always been kind of a jerk to me. After a year of dating his daughter, he invited me to spend the day golfing with him at his country club, and I couldn't say no. My girlfriend kept...

You got served!(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "My friend Greg applied for a manager position at a restaurant and used me as a personal reference. A few clays later, I discovered that Greg had taken my ex out on a couple of dates. I was pissed, but instead of confronting him, I waited till...

Dial-a-dummy.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "I was at a bar when I saw this gorgeous woman. After a few drinks, I got up the courage to make a move. I found a piece of paper in my wallet, wrote my number on it, then walked over. I introduced myself and told her that I'd love to take her...

What his PDA style means: how touchy-feely a guy is willing to get in front of other people can reveal surprising things about his personality ... and sexual desires.(MAN MANUAL)(public display of affection)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... He Pecks Your Cheek It may seem sweet, but his feelings for you could be less than frisky. "A chaste peck could actually indicate a low level of romantic and sexual desire toward you," says Peter A. Andersen, PhD, author of The Complete...

4 clues he's totally hooked on you: few guys will come right out and say that they've fallen hard, but these gestures are dead giveaways.(guy spy)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... * He becomes really helpful. Men crave feeling needed, and when they're gaga, they'll invent ways to be of assistance-like mowing your lawn or changing the oil in your car. Yes, it's more practical than romantic, but his heart is in the right...

"Why do they say 'luv ya' instead of 'I love you'?".(the stuff he won't reveal)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "Guys are brought up to believe it's not socially appropriate to talk openly about their feelings," says psychotherapist Gary Stollman, PhD, author of the e-book He Says, She Says. Saying "luv ya" feels safer and more casual to them. Remember:...

Read between his lines.(guy spy)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... He says: "C'mon, you know I'm not like that anymore." He means: "I'm trying--but failing--to change." SOURCE: PSYCHOTHERAPIST DOROTHY MCCOY, EDD, AUTHOR OF THE MANIPULATIVE MAN

4 reasons he's not talking: if your man goes mute, there's something behind it. We alert you to the possibilities.(his point of view)
July 1, 2007... Even the most expressive dudes have moments when they don't feel like talking to anyone, including you. Is it something you did? Maybe. Here, explanations for his zipped lips. He's Feeling Guilty Women are smart like Nancy Drew...

"I was afraid to tell her ...".(guys speak out)(men's lies)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "My ex's parents owned this very expensive tropical fish. To see what would happen, I poured vodka in the tank, and the fish died. But I couldn't tell my girlfriend!"--Gary Miller "I was dating a woman who was 10 years older than I am, so I...

Guy without his shirt: check out this month's half-naked hunk.(MAN MANUAL)(Travis Van Winkle)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Name: Travis Van Winkle Age: 24 Height: 6 feet Weight: 180 pounds Sign: Scorpio Hometown: Peachtree City, Georgia See him in: The upcoming flicks Transformers and Asylum A woman is sexiest: "When she doesn't try...

Don't slack off on these things.(SHOW THIS TO YOUR MAN)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... * When you've been in a relationship for a while, it's easy to get into a comfy groove. But to keep the fires of passion stoked, you really can't let these behaviors slide. Good Grooming One of the perks of having a girlfriend is that...

Girls always want the lights off.(Myth of the Month)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "I think sex can be even more intense when you are in full view of each other. I love being able to see my man's reactions and to watch him as he's watching me." --Lindsay, 30 "When we're having sex in the dark, I feel like I could be...

Celebrity spotlight: Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell is known for getting sizzling star scoop. Here, the top interviewer gives Cosmo some juicy exclusives.(informer)(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... (1) John Mayer doesn't want to sell more albums just because he's been seen out with Jessica Simpson. "In my mind, that's cheating," he said. "I had a policy a long time ago that my home life was my home life. But it would be odd for me not to...

Paging the love doctor: answers to your most probing questions about celeb relationships from Beverly Hills psychotherapist Bella Dishell.(informer)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Q: Vanessa Minnillo said Nick Lachey, makes her believe in the "fantasy of love." Do fairy-tale views of relationships set you up for disappointment? Love Doctor: Yes. It's good to have high hopes, but don't be unrealistic. With a new...

Celeb sexual chemistry--who has it: body-language expert Patti Wood predicts what Hollywood couples are like when the cameras stop snapping and the bedroom door closes.(informer)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... MARC ANTHONY AND JENNIFER LOPEZ "Jennifer's eyes express longing. Her torso is pressing into Marc provocatively. He's holding her up, showing that he's likely a supportive sexual partner. Also, she is directly facing him, which indicates...

Beach-babe hair: summer is all about sexy, undone dos, and Hollywood's leading ladies are on the same beauty wavelength.(informer: Beauty)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... CIARA Clara could hang ten on these gorgeous, tumbling waves. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] REBECCA ROMIJN Looks like Rebecca's flatiron is on vacation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] JESSICA ALBA Ideal hair for Walking the red...

What Hollywood is wearing: fashion consultant to the stars Rachel Zoe gives her up-to-the-second style tips, tricks, and observations.(informer sytlist)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... PERFECTLY POLISHED "All I can say is patent, patent, patent, It's everywhere, where, from shoes and bags to clothes. It's one of the biggest trends of the season." Shoes, Sergio Rossi, $592, zappos.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Ginnifer Goodwin.(FUN FEARLESS FEMALE)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "Everyone in L.A. is gorgeous, but it's a big skinny Contest. The tides are turning. People are finally going 'Okay, this isn't so cool anymore.'" BABE BIO AGE: 29 Hometown: Memphis Current gig: Playing Margene on HBO's Big...

Josh Duhamel.(MAN ON FIRE)(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "In the future, I want to be married with kids. I also want to make movies that have something to say." Although he's from an itty-bitty town, there's nothing small about Josh Duhamel. He's 6 feet 3, with a huge heart and a smile that...

7 thing to crave right now: this just in: the list of the latest happening styles you'll lust for.(Fun Fearless Fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... 1 The Balanciaga Patent-Leather Dress $2,475, 212-206-0872 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 A Day-Glo Miniskirt Forever 21, $19.80, forever21.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 Lucite Wedges Nine West, $89, ninewest.com ...

Dress to match any mood: these hot new clothes are calling out to you whether you're feeling sweet, sexy, or somewhere in between.(Fun Fearless Fashion: RUNWAY REPORT)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Girlie Max Studio, $148, maxstudio.com Lenora Dame, $76, winknyc.com Bongo, S39, bongo.corn Hale Bob, $93, zappos.com Look for florals, delicate ruffles, and floaty fabrics. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Tres Chic ...

Designer deals! Loco for logos? Now you can flash the big names for (slightly) less crazy prices.(Fun Fearless Fashion: STYLE STEALS)(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... Burberry Ballet Flats $130 burberry.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dior by John Galliano Logo Tie Bikini $345 Dior boutique, 305-867-1900 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Marc by Marc Jacobs Tote $12 marcjacobs.com [ILLUSTRATION...

What's in, what's out: fashion moves fast--here's a heads-up on the looks worth picking and passing on now.(Fun Fearless Fashion: TREND TIP SHEET)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... (IN) Mini-dresses Forever 21, $24.80, forever21.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (OUT) Long Dresses [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (IN) Modern Cuffs R.J. Graziano, $65, 212-685-1248 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (OUT)...

Get morning-after eyes.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(makeup)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Ever noticed how the evening eye makeup you forgot to wash off is even hotter in the a.m.? "The morning residue-is a sultry, smeared, smoky eye that's sweet and dangerous," says makeup artist Stephane Marais. Of course, derms don't recommend...

Custom blend.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(skin care)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... On a quest for a perfect faux glow? Combine self-tanner with any unscented moisturizer to get the shade exactly how you want it. For a subtle tint, mix one part self-tanner to nine parts lotion and use a whisk to blend, says Deborah Pierce, of...

Splash on SPF.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(sunscreen)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Life is short, so we like beauty products that save us a step--like the new cleansers that also provide a thin layer of SPF. (Try Freeze 24-7 Ice Shield Facial Cleanser, $48, and By 142 SPF 15 Body Wash, $38.) Derms say they're sufficient...

Tropical lips.(CELEB LOOK)(cosmetics)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... You don't need a snorkel to find breathtaking corals this summer. We've spotted this flirty, sun-kissed hue on stars' lips from coast to coast. "Tangerine red lips are great for summer, since they complement a golden complexion," says makeup...

The ideal part.(STAR STYLE)(hair)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Stuck in the middle when it comes to what to do with your hair? Try positioning your part in line with the highest point of one of your eyebrow arches, as Rihanna does here. "This creates a deep side part that hides little flaws," says Bumble...

Catch this surf spray!(Cosmo Hair)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... When you don't have the beach part of beachy hair, fake it with this at-home recipe from Frederic Fekkai stylist Fabrice Gili. Fill a spray bottle with 8 ounces of water. Add 2 tablespoons of sea salt (it encourages waves). Squirt...

Neat tress trick.(Cosmo Hair)(hair dyeing)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... You're no longer playing with crayons, but you can still color out of bounds when dying your hair. The fix for skin that's stained around your hairline? NYC stylist Sarah Potempa says to apply a layer of lip balm or a hair mask on your forehead...

Shiny, happy hair.(Color Tips)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Summer is fleeting, but your hair's glossy tone doesn't have to be. Brad Johns, color director at Red Door Spas, shows you how to protect your shade so it dazzles past Labor Day. Daily Weekly Monthly All...

Brighten up-baby: like that itsy bikini, firecracker makeup colors ensure that all eyes are on you.(Beauty Loot)(cosmetics)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Tie-Dyed Trip Laura Mercier Liquid Crystal Lip Glace in Pink Quartz, $22, delivers a psychedelic wash that makes lips appear fuller. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shade Control Use two layers of Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in...

Feet first! When you're stretched out (on the sand, in the sheets), make your tootsies look as sexy as the rest of you with these little wonders.(Beauty Loot)(skin products)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dream Cream Before you drift off, slather on Savannah Bee Orange Mint Overnight Foot Treatment, $12, a jellylike fix that contains a natural skin softener collected from beehives. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Heel Helper Get sling...

Beauty Q&A: every month, we answer a bunch of your burning beauty questions.(dandruff; hangnail; zits; hair perfume; mascaras)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Q Why guy has white flakes on his shoulders. Help! A Shampoos with either selenium sulfide or zinc pyrithione (like Neutrogena T/Gel Daily Control, $6.99) minimize the snowy dandruff that's caused by scalp fungus, says NYC dermatologist Amy...

The sexiest spa treatments on Earth! It's not just men from other countries who are hot--the pampering options from abroad are pretty intense too. Cosmo got the lowdown on the most soothing, relaxing, and skin-tingling spa moves from across the map.(COSMO BEAUTY BOOK)(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... * We like anything exotic or erotic. Now we've found a way to get both: in sensual spa treatments from all corners of the globe. 'Treatments from abroad rely on local ingredients and techniques that have been used for centuries to improve the...

How to ... teach him to soothe you: whether you're drained from a bad day at work or a killer bout of PMS, get your man to make it all better like this.(LOVE AND LUST)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Admit You're Craving Care Chicks often stay mum about what they want, like a back rub or time alone, for fear of seeming needy. But "men instinctively want to help," says Gay Hendricks, PhD coauthor of Spirit-Centered Relationships. Speak...

Spice up his morning.(BLOW-HIS-MIND TIP)(relationship)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Go into the bathroom while he's getting ready in the morning, and lock the door behind you. That little gesture will let him know right off the bat that you're taking charge. Then catch his eye in the mirror as you approach him from behind,...

"He laughs off everything.".(SPAT OF THE MONTH)(men's behavior)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "Guys joke as a first response in the hopes that it'll defuse the seriousness of a situation," says communications researcher Richard Heyman, EdD, coauthor of But I Didn't Mean That! "They don't want to be seen as sentimental." To break his...

Your orgasm--guaranteed: we have seven positions that have been tweaked and tailored by sex experts to help you reach the peak every single time--plus, a few extra tricks so the road to bliss is even more of a sure thing.(LOVE AND LUST)
July 1, 2007... When it's a mind-blowing, bed-rattling orgasm you're after, keeping it simple is absolutely key. Sure, wild, crazy, never-knew-my-body-could-bend-that-way booty keeps your lust life exciting, but if the goal of the moment is to break pleasure...

Questions to ask yourself before ... * moving in together * getting engaged * tying the knot: prior to taking your relationship to the--woo hoo!--next milestone stage of coupledom, ponder these probing queries to bring key issues to the surface.(LOVE AND LUST)
July 1, 2007... Before Moving in Together... ASK YOURSELF * Am I moving in with him mainly to get distance from my parents or to prove that I'm an adult? * Am I doing this because I don't think I can make it alone and I assume he'll take care of...

His secret sex trigger: supply a guy with these scintillating visual thrills and you'll tap into his deepest sex cravings.(LOVE AND LUST)
July 1, 2007... * You likely know that men get turned on by visual stimuli. What you may not realize is how much you can amp up your guy's pleasure by exploiting his innate craving for eye candy. "The link between what men see and sexual arousal is an...

Compliments all guys crave: get into the good girlfriend habit of telling your man how kick-ass he is--he'll adore you for it.(LOVE AND LUST)
July 1, 2007... * Admit it: You have probably bitched at your guy (maybe multiple times) for not complimenting you enough. Meanwhile, he might be thinking to himself, Hey, what about me? See, just like you, guys occasionally need a good ego stroking--and the...

Don't forget to do this in bed: you may assume your guy knows you're psyched to shag him, but he wants to hear it--loud and clear.(LOVE AND LUST)
July 1, 2007... * At Cosmo, we happily spend hours investigating what men want in the sack. And over the years, we've noticed a fascinating common denominator. In polls and interviews, guys consistently say one of the major keys to a hot hookup is an...