Cosmopolitan articles from March 2008

Cosmopolitan archives from March 2008

Get more Cosmo: be the girl in the know.... Here's the latest scoop on everything really cool going on in Cosmoworld.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... COSMOPOLITAN'S RECORD-BREAKING BIKINI BASH [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cosmo is staging file world's biggest bikini photo shoot in April 2008, and we want you to be a part of the event. Not only will we be documenting it for Cosmo, but...

Dump the chumps.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "When I read 'Four Guys You Think You Should Date... but Shouldn't!' I had just ended a long relationship and was devastated. I couldn't believe that a description of my ex-boyfriend was right in front of my eyes. I wish I had known how to...

Cover-girl kudos.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I was so excited to open my mailbox and see Hilary Duff's beautiful face on your cover. I think that she symbolizes everything a young woman should strive for. Keep up the great work!"--Amber Shirk, Hobe Sound, Fla.

Safe, sexy fun.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "'How to Make Condoms More Fun' was a great article! My boyfriend dreads the point where he has to put one on, but your awesome tips have made it so much less of a bummer. I always learn something new when I read Cosmo, and now my boyfriend is...

(Counter)point of view.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I was upset about the comment in 'His Point of View: 4 Things Guys Hate to Do' about holding purses. Sometimes it's not safe to leave your purse on the hook of the bathroom stall. I've heard stories of women who reach over the stall door to...

What every college girl should know.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "Thank you for the article 'Why Your Campus Can Be a Danger Zone.' I was recently forced to perform a sexual act with a former friend in my own dorm room. I felt and still feel very ashamed and alone, but it is comforting to see a magazine...

Bedroom bloopers.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I loved the January issue of Cosmo, especially the article 'Sex Snafus That Ended Up in the ER.' My boyfriend and I have had a few close calls--including a fender bender at a red light--but we've never ended up in the hospital like the couples...

Advance family planning.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I was pleased to see Toby Byrum's explanation of his decision to remain child-free ['The Cosmo Post'], but I was also extremely jealous. After two years of searching, I have not found a doctor willing to perform a tubal ligation. My favorite...

Leaving grief behind.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I was really touched by the story 'My Boyfriend Died.' I too lost my boyfriend in a car accident and have had trouble moving on. However, Sabrina Chu's words encouraged me never to forget my guy but to put a new foot forward and get on with my...

Guys sound off.(YOU TELL US)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Peek inside the male mind With this month's web poll. What do you think of a girl who goes under the knife to alter her appearance? I'm cool with it. It's a personal decision 40.7% It's unnecessary. Why mess with Mother Nature?...

Bachelor search 2008: we're on the prowl for the sexiest dudes in the U.S., and we need your help!(Wanted: Hot Single Men)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We've kicked off our annual state-by-state hottie hunt, and later in 2008, we'll be crowning one lucky guy Cosmo's Bachelor of the Year. If you know an irresistible single man who should make the cut, let us in on it...

Behind the Scenes at Cosmopolitan.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... JOIN COSMO'S BIKINI BASH My motto here at Cosmo is "Go big or go home," and next month, we're pulling off our biggest stunt yet: breaking the record for the world's largest bikini photo shoot. The best part? You're invited. Grab your...

Dating disasters.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Our article on page 74 exposes the ways men decide if you're girlfriend-worthy. Here, readers share the hilarious times they realized a guy was Mr. Hell No. "I went on a date with a dude who had chest-hair stubble and unbuttoned his shirt...

Things I didn't know till this issue.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... "Sixty-seven percent of people reported hearing their cell ring when it hadn't, according to a recent study (page 229). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The A-spot, an area some sscientits say is above the C-spot, is stimulated by deep...

Hot sheet: 12 things worth buzzing about this month.(COSMO NEWS)
March 1, 2008... (1) MALE MIND READING [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Researchers say couples can intuit each other's needs 40 to 50 percent of the time. To sharpen your decoding abilities, notice changes in your guy's behavior, "like when the pitch of his...

Rihanna reigns: her career (like her image) is on fire: she has worked with music's biggest names and is racking up accolades. Here, she talks about finding confidence and putting rumors to rest.(COSMO NEWS: interview)(Interview)(Cover story)
March 1, 2008... When Rihanna strides into a Los Angeles hotel restaurant, 20-year-old singing sensation looks totally glamorous in a Roberto Cavalli leopard-print wrap that flutters sexily behind her. But flint air of sophistication evaporates when she slides...

Check, please!(COSMO NEWS: Style Stakeout)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... It's a plaid, plaid world, and stars are wearing the pattern in modern styles. LINDSAY LOHAN Lindsay's behaving plaidly... or at least her pants are. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GWEN STEFANI Puffy sleeves and ruching update...

Players parading as nice guys: look out: some sweet, sensitive men are really just secret heartbreakers. We tell you how to spot a wolf in sheep's clothing.(COSMO NEWS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the year and a half since his split with Mandy Moore, Zach Braff has garnered a reputation for using his "sensitive guy" credibility to score with the ladies. Reportedly, one of his buddies said that once Zach...

Classic looks: right and wrong.(COSMO NEWS: Beauty Stakeout)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Some styles are always in... if you can work 'em. Here, who nailed them and who failed them. RED LIPS [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] RIGHT HAYDEN PANETTIERE Hayden offsets her bright lips with shimmery eyes. WRONG ...

Sexy vs. skanky.(COSMO NEWS)(Table)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Pillow lips SKANKY Hosting a SingStar karaoke Giving a CD of yourself Birthday party crooning as a gift Matching your ...

Office buzz.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "On the morning of my birthday, my friends and I went out for breakfast. They surprised me with a bunch of kinky gifts, including a bright pink vibrator, some handcuffs, lingerie, and a box of condoms. When I left the restaurant for work, I put...

Lost and found (out).(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "During a wild weekend hookup, I lost an earring that I'd borrowed from a friend. She kept asking me about it, so eventually, I went over to the guy's house and told him what happened. He welcomed me inside, and we conducted an all-out search....

Written off.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "My boyfriend and I were at a crowded party, and I asked him to stay with me so we could walk home together at the end of the night. When I left my guy to go to the bathroom, I ran into friends on my way back, so we all went to grab a drink at...

Smell you later.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "One afternoon, my guy and I took advantage of being alone in his apartment, and we started getting frisky in the kitchen. I was seated on the counter with my legs wrapped around him while we made out intensely. As things escalated, he lifted...

Damage control.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The next time they're making out, she should say something like 'You have a free pass now, so you might as well do something gross. Then we'll be even.' It would show she's capable of laughing at herself and make...

Lather, rinse, revenge.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "One of my sisters was always snooping around in my belongings and 'borrowing' clothes and jewelry without asking me. When I confronted her about it, she lied to my face and denied everything. One day, I got home...

All in the family.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "Recently, during a night on the town with my girlfriends, I was busting a move on the dance floor when I felt a guy come up behind me and start grinding on me. We danced for a while before I turned around to see if he was cute. When I caught a...

Shirting the issue.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "During a formal dinner, I was feeling ill and threw up in the bathroom, getting a not-so-pleasant-looking substance on my dress. The next week, I took it to the dry cleaners, along with some other clothing. There was a long line, and when I...

Cover your butt ... stat!(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I work in the emergency room at a large urban hospital. On a particularly hectic day, one of my patients needed an IV inserted, but l couldn't get a good angle since he was lying down. So I squatted next to his gurney and proceeded to insert...

Jingle-bell hell.(CONFESSIONS: secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "One Christmas, to get into the holiday spirit, I bought a pair of skimpy red musical panties with a button that played 'Jingle Bells' when you pushed it. I was so excited about my new drawers that I put them on the next day when I got dressed...

Love bites.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "Last summer, this girl invited me to her family's beach house. One night, on a walk along the water, she pinned me down in the sand, and we ended up getting it on right there. The next morning, I woke up with mosquito bites the size of golf...

No good deed ...(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "While volunteering at my church, I had to clean the bathrooms. Before I entered the ladies' room, I announced myself to avoid an uncomfortable situation with anyone. I didn't hear any response, so I assumed the bathroom was empty and walked...

Comfortably numb.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "One night, my girlfriend decided to surprise me by going down on me in the shower. The stall is pretty small, so I had to position myself awkwardly with my knees locked. After about five minutes, I started to feel a tingle in my right leg and...

Ending of a sour note.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I had been hooking up with this hot chick who had some odd bedroom behaviors. One of her bizarre habits was that she really liked me to mist her face with water from a spray bottle during sex. I put up with it because she was so good-looking....

You got served!(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "The restaurant I work at had been crazy all day, and I'd been busting my ass waiting tables. One couple I served had been particularly difficult. They spoke down to me, sent back their meal twice, and left me a lousy 5 percent tip. But while...

Triple-X trouble.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I work long hours at a corporate bank. To make the days bearable, the guys I work with always play pranks on one another. One day, while I was at a meeting, my coworker programmed an X-rated photo onto my desktop....

Hot guy blooper of the month.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I was instant messaging both a buddy and a girl I liked, and I was quickly clicking back and forth between message screens. I told my friend that I was talking to a girl who didn't know I had a crush on her... but I accidentally sent the...

Sounding off.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I'm in a band, and one day while we were recording, we invited a bunch of pretty girls to come check us out. While they were taking their seats in the studio, I went into the sound booth to ready the equipment. I had been really gassy all day,...

Bear naked.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I was bartending one night, when my friend came in with his girlfriend and her cute roommate. At the end of my shift, he told me that the roommate wanted to hook up with me and that we should all go back to the girls' place. I was into it, but...

Strip here often?(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "One night, while waiting to order at a fast-food joint, this smokin' girl got in line behind me. She was a total knockout but looked like she'd had a long night. I offered to buy her a bite to eat. She accepted, and I devised a plan to prolong...

Ditch-a-date.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "The girl I'd been dating, Karyn, lived in a different city. We hadn't discussed being exclusive, so I was still hooking up with other girls. One weekend, Karyn was in town, and we made plans to see each other. We hung out on Friday, and I told...

Sleazy as pie.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "I was seeing this girl, Pam, whom my friends hated. One night, she and I stopped to pick up some pizza. I was really hungry, but when I got to her house, we started talking and I forgot about the slice. Mid-conversation, my phone rang. It was...

Men this minute: brand-spanking-new info from guy world that we just had to share.(MAN MANUAL)
March 1, 2008... WHAT'S ON HIS RADAR The Music [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As boys, many guys dream of being huge rock stars. So this month, why not let your fully grown man live vicariously through the Foo Fighters (right) and Matchbox Twenty? Both...

What you can learn on a second date.(MAN MANUAL: guy spy)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First impressions are important, but certain qualities only become clear after a repeat viewing. A few examples: * His maturity level. Did he plan ahead and make a reservation, or is it all spur of the moment?...

The stuff he won't reveal: "Why hasn't he said the L word?".(MAN MANUAL: guy spy)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Even if he's fallen for you, a guy may worry that the relationship will turn a very serious corner after he utters those three not-so-little words. "He might think that he'll suddenly become responsible for you and...

Read between his lines.(MAN MANUAL: guy spy)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HE SAYS: "That girl's stalking me." HE MEANS: "We hooked up, and she thought it was more." SOURCE: PSYCHOLOGIST WILLIAM JULY, PHD, AUTHOR OF CONFESSIONS OF AN EX-BACHELOR

Make-or-break dating moments: show him that you're more than just a cool chick--you're a keeper.(MAN MANUAL: his point of view)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Guys often realize that a woman has serious girlfriend potential after they see her ace a sticky situation... like one of these four scenarios. You Hole Up Together It's an early-lust ritual: You hang out...

"When I knew she was cool".(guys speak out)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... "I was seeing this girl, and she told me her most embarrassing story. I liked that she was comfortable enough to show her vulnerable side to me." --Steven Cheah [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I was snowed in and got the flu, and this...

Guy without his shirt.(MAN MANUAL)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Check out this month's half-naked hunk. Name: Eden Gray Age: 22 Height: 6 feet 1 Weight: 165 pounds Sign: Sagittarius ...

Ways to take care of her: show this to your man.(MAN MANUAL: cosmo for your guy)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Even an independent chick longs to be nurtured. But that doesn't mean you should bust out an old-school gesture, like ordering her meal at a restaurant. Not only is it semi-insulting, but she's not looking for a...

"She only wants serous sex.".(Myth of the Month)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Oh, please. Joking around and laughing your ass off in the heat of passion is the ultimate sign that you two are comfortable with each other, which is the key to good sex." --Lisa, 24 "Sticking to one kind...

What their kisses really mean.(informer)(Brief article)(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... Body-language expert Lillian Glass, PhD, analyzed pictures of celebrity couples midmakeout to determine if their lip-locks are lustful... or not. "Here they're affectionate but not necessarily generating heat. Her embracing arm and head...

"I want hair like mommy".(informer beauty)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Hot Hollywood mamas and their mini-toe's are synching up their styles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A 1920s-style bob is sleek on both parent and child. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Straight bangs with a pony: Are they in or are they out?...

Paging the love doctor: answers to your most probing questions about celeb relationships from Beverly Hills psychotherapist Bella Dishell.(informer)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q: Jessica Alba and Cassh Warren Supposedly were on the rocks, and now they're having a baby together. Is it normal to take a big step right after a slump? LOVE DOCTOR: It's not unusual. We have good and bad...

Before they hit the big time: back in the day, these a-listers honed their craft in little-known supporting roles. We scared up some shocking screen grabs that'll have you doing double takes.(informer)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KATHERINE HEIGL Ever the trailblazer, Katherine must have a soft spot for push-the-envelope plots. She played Gerard Depardieu's daughter in 1991's My Father the Hero, in which she pretends her dad is her lover to...

Red-carpet disasters.(informer)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Typically styled to perfection, these stars took fashion risks... that didn't pay off. RUMER WILLIS Naked legs and a knit hat? Rumer didn't have time to watch the weather report. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHLOE SEVIGNY For...

Party pix.(informer)(Brief article)(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tom Cruise needs shades to block the glare from buddy Will Smith's blinding teeth. Now married, Usher is sporting a more sophisticated look... one that includes clothes! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A prego...

Fun fearless female: Isla Fisher.(informer)(Interview)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I'm attracted to a role based on something that want to explore there. [Sometimes] it's something that I avoid within myself." BAE BIO Age: 32 Hometown: Raised in Australia, she now lives in London. ...

Man on fire: Milo Ventimiglia.(informer)(Interview)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN BRIEF Hometown: Orange County, California Age: 30 Latest gigs: The movie Pathology and playing Peter Petrelli on Heroes Romantic status: Single * He played bad boy Jess Mariano on Gilmore Girls, but...

Trends with benefits.(Fun Fearless Fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Behold, the latest looks you'll want to have your way with... all season long. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Art-Inspired The brushwork is hot, but pair with edgy aviators so no one thinks you're a painting. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Tickled pink.(Fun Fearless Fashion: STYLE STEAKOUT)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... You might think pink is red's prim little sister. But some blush-worthy styles prove the hue is all woman. Large bangle, $98, and small bangle, $68, Coach, coach.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Top, Alisha Levine, $220, neimanmarcus.com...

Top shelf.(Fun Fearless Fashion: RUNWAY REPORT)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... These hot new shapes give your upper half all the right attention. Dresses If the neckline doesn't reel him in, the eye-popping pattern will. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BB Dakota, $130, upagaintsthewall.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Bottoms Up!(Fun Fearless Fashion: RUNWAY REPORT)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... When you slip into the chic finds below, you'll be the sexiest thing on two legs. Loose Pants Light, wide-cut slacks are tailor-made for lazy weekends. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Walter, $198 Sole 44, 336-333-3921 ...

A night to remember.(BONUS! ACCESSORIES SPECIAL)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... To die for handbag? Check. Killer heels? Check. His number? Eh, maybe... these pieces make such a sultry statement that the memory of you will linger long after you've sent him on his way. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Booty Call ...

Cheap little playthings.(ACCESSORIES SPECIAL/BUDGET FINDS)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... The following accessories contain strong material, graphic prints, and extreme bling. Viewer discretion is advised. SLEEK [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Black is classic... and predictable. A big night out deserves better. That's why...

Find the right foundation: confused about which cover-up is best for you? Read on.(Beauty News: The hot trends tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... You need to: Hide blemishes. Look for: An oil-free fluid that won't clog pores but helps conceal redness--even better if it has an acne-fighting ingredient, like salicylic acid. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Try: Neutrogena Skin Clearing...

The perfect cheeks.(CELEB LOOK)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The secret to killer cheekbones? Swirl on bronzer after you apply your blush. "Golden shades contour your cheekbones so they appear more prominent," says Sephora makeup pro Jose Rivera. Go for a matte bronzer with...

Max out your Mani: three ways to squeeze more life out of your polish.(Beauty News: The hot trends tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... * Choose a shimmery shade--glittery particles really stick to the nail. * Square sides and a rounded center resist chips. * If you get a scratch, swipe on a similar color with a polish pen (like this one, left). [ILLUSTRATION...

Hot tip!(Beauty News: The hot trends tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Heartbroken over a discontinued shade? Find your lost loves from Estee Lauder by calling their Gone but Not Forgotten hotline (800-216-7173). Or log on to lancome.com and click on their Beauty Bye-Bye list to find...

Sneaky buildup source.(Cosmo Hair)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Got some seriously greasy hair? Check out your brush--the bristles can collect residue left over on your strands from styling products (who knew?!). Degunk by putting a drop of shampoo on the bristles and running them under hot water once a...

The hair color you (really!) want.(Cosmo Hair)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Getting the exact shade you want at the salon can be tricky. Foolproof it by: * Bringing in a paint swatch, which can show the gradation of colors you might consider. (We like Benjamin Moore shades like Golden...

"Bump" it up.(Cosmo Hair)(Kimberly Kimble's hairstyling technique)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... No, it's not a crazy dance move. "Bumping" is a technique Beyonce's stylist, Kimberly Kimble, uses to create loose, voluminous waves. Instead of curling the entire length of hair, Kimble touches (or bumps) sections around the hairline with a...

Posh pony tail.(STAR STYLE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Sunsil Daring Volume Volumizing Spray, $3.69 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's a new take on the high- low trend: This pony has tons of volume on top but is supersleek on the bottom. Just blow out your hair. then back-comb sections around...

Pulse-racing perfumes.(Beauty Loot)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... A spritz of spring's most intoxicating fragrances will work him into a lather. Daytime Delight The lychee and magnolia in this fragrance will make him want to nibble on you--mmm. Chloe Eau de Parfum. $85. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Workbag wonders.(Beauty Loot)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... Surprise meeting? impromptu date? keep get-gorgeous-stat items in your drawer. Seriously Sexy Nude tones set off your eyes at work... and after work, when cocktails call. Bobbi Brown Nude Eye and Lip Palette, $60. [ILLUSTRATION...

Beauty Q&A: every month, we answer a bunch of your burning beauty questions.
March 1, 2008... Q What kind of massage do guys like? I want to treat my man at the spa [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A deep-tissue sports massage--it sounds manly and targets the dense muscles where guys hold tension, says Robert Napodano, of Nickel Spa for...

The sexiest eyebrows ever: the perfect arches can upgrade your entire look. Six Cosmo girls and one brow guru show you how to get them.(COSMO BEAUTY BOOK)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Great brows are like the day after a night of amazing sex: Nobody knows what you did, but they notice you look incredible Finding--and maintaining--your best shape can be a challenge. We overtweeze, undertweeze, or...

Romance booster: get him to open up to you: most guys aren't big on talking just for b sake of it, but this advice will encourage him to do exactly that.(LOVE AND LUST: COUPLES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Watch Your Language "Questions that start with did, will, or are can result in one-word responses," says Susan Heitler, PhD, author of The Power of Two. Instead, make open-ended queries that start with what or...

"He calls me a control freak for making plans.".(SPAT OF THE MONTH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... "Your boyfriend may be feeling mothered," says Les Parrott, PhD, author of The Control Freak, so take a more business like approach. Check if he's free on a given night, mark the event on the calendar, then inform him that it's happening. he...

Inspire hot thoughts.(BLOW-HIS-MIND TIP)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Spring's barely here, but you'll create some serious heat--in your man, anyway--if you break out the warm-weather clothes prematurely. Surprise him one evening when he comes home by donning a tank top or miniskirt instead of your usual postwork...

Bad-girl sex tricks: all men secretly crave boundary-pushing action in bed, so whip out these moves to wow him like crazy.(LOVE AND LUST)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Bad girls are legendary--a guy who's been with one practically passes out from bliss when he talks about his experience. You might be thinking, "Who, me? Be a bad girl?" But any woman who wants to can wake up her...

6 ways to train your boyfriend: we don't believe men are dogs, but some behavior-molding techniques used on canines and other beasts can work on a guy. You may never have to nag again.(LOVE AND LUST)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You can't change a man" is one of the oldest cliches in the book. Well, we just discovered somes news that challenges that notion, and it comes from an unlikely source: animal trainers. "Males are card-carrying...

Curb more of his bad behavior.(LOVE AND LUST)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Animal-training author Amy Sutherland solves Cosmo readers' biggest gripes. Q My guy texts me instead of calling. Can I get him to pick up the phone. --Erica, 23 A When he does call, reward him by saying how much you appreciate it....

His private pleasure action: wonder what goes down when he has sex with himself? Well, read on to find out everything you've always wanted to know ... and a few tidbits you didn't!(LOVE AND LUST)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Turns out, the masturbation scenes involving food ill such movies as Good Luck Chuck (a grapefruit) and American Pie (baked goods) weren't just the result of writers' warped imaginations. In a study of male...