Here Are 31 Of The Best Celebrity Costumes This Halloween

Nailing an incredible costume is a big dealone that requires time, effort, and copiousSnapchats. This year was no exception. Actors, singers, andOlympiansall came together to produce some seriously stunning costumes this Halloweekend. Instagram/Martha Stewart; Bette Midler; Jenna Dewan Tatum Here, 31 of our favorite celebrity choices. Ariel Winter, bunny For her first costume, actressAriel Wintersported a classic sexy bunny costume. Quick question: Where are Toto, the lion, and the tin man?...

October 31, 2016 · 2 min · 307 words · Rebecca Smith

Meet The American Who Brought Kale Back To France

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. In recent years, kale has become something of an American celebrity. Wherever you eat, theres likely some kale offering on the menu. Yes, that leafy green is no longer the fringe health food it once washeckits practically a status symbol. But that’s not the case in France....

October 31, 2016 · 3 min · 602 words · James Bradley

This 20-Minute Total-Body Workout Will Take You To Burn City

Then you give everything you have left during aquick cardio finisherbefore you ease intorestorative stretches. You May Also Like: A Simple Fat-Burning Workout you might Do At Home iprogressman, Getty Images Whitney Thielman Whitney Thielman Whitney Thielman Whitney Thielman Whitney Thielman Whitney Thielman Whitney Thielman Whitney Thielman Whitney Thielman Valerie Fischel Whitney Thielman Whitney Thielman Valerie Fischel

October 31, 2016 · 1 min · 57 words · Blake Sims Jr.

This Victoria’s Secret Model Workout Kicked My Butt

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Usually, I’m all about snapping a cute workout selfie. Courtesy of Victoria’s Secret Pink These girls go hard in the gym. They can lift more weights than I’d ever imagine, and their endurance is beyond impressive. Keep reading to get more details on what it takes to keep the physique of a Victorias Secret model....

October 31, 2016 · 2 min · 298 words · Annette Jackson

Glitter Makeup Is Making A Major Comeback, So I Tried 5 Sparkly Ways To Wear The Trend

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. And now the treasured trend is back in 2016. Just look at Naomi Campbells megawatt lips from theMTV VMAsif youre looking to add to your #glittergoals! So, I tried a different glitter makeup trend for five days straight. Obviously it deserved a place in my life....

October 30, 2016 · 3 min · 454 words · Angela Lane

The Ultimate 5 Minute Butt Workout

Butt workoutsare where its at, and even a 5 minute butt workout is no exception. And strong glute muscles will help yourun faster, lift heavier, andsquat better, too. The quick 5 minute butt workout routine below targets your entire backside in multiple ways. Remi Pyrdol; Graphics by Jordana Roat First, it includes two weighted moves to hit yourlarge glute muscles. Then there are two unilateral bodyweight exercises to address any muscular imbalances....

October 30, 2016 · 1 min · 177 words · Carly Gill

10 Things Everyone Should Understand About HIV And AIDS

There are plenty ofsexually transmitted infectionsout there. The saving grace of infections likechlamydiaand gonorrhea is that theyre easy to get rid of with the right medication. But of the STIs that dont yet have a cure, HIV and AIDS loom large. Henrik Sorensen / Getty Images Over 1.1 million people in the United States have HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, according toAIDS.gov. But thanks to celebration-worthy advances in medicine, HIV is far from the death sentence it used to be....

October 28, 2016 · 3 min · 501 words · Jasmine Warren

17 Healthy Holiday Side Dishes Under 250 Calories

So you want to the host theholidays? After you’ve nailed down the centerpiece, it’s time to start organizing yourside dishes. Crispy Turmeric Roasted PotatoesfromThe Fitchen Turmericthat trendy super spicegives these roast potatoes a refreshing kick. Minamalist Baker Per one serving:201 calories Slow-Cooker Brussels SproutsfromWell Plated Don’t have time to whip up a side? Try this cauliflower mashcaulifloweristhe vegetable du jour, after all. Give this almond and olive oil-roasted spin a go....

October 28, 2016 · 1 min · 200 words · Robert Mcdonald

12 Things You Need For The Best, Most Instagrammable Hike Ever

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Hikingis a fun way toget sweaty outdoorswith friends even when the temperatures drop. Matilda Delves / Getty Images And as a bonus, those fall leaves and sprawling views make for pure Insta-gold (no shame). Heading out with the proper tech can keep your active adventures safe, fun, and photo-ready....

October 27, 2016 · 2 min · 262 words · Olivia Hernandez

A 15-Minute Workout That’ll Help You Crush Your Next Cardio Session

Plyometric exercises are the name of the game if you want to push your cardio boundaries, Lewis says. Another way to up your cardio game is to spend timestrength training. Thats why Lewis developed this strength-and-plyo routine below. Jovo Jovanovic / Stocksy The focus is on yourlower body, specifically your hips, glutes, and hamstrings. Stronger legs equal a faster and stronger you, Lewis adds. *During set 1 only tap with your right arm....

October 27, 2016 · 1 min · 125 words · Nichole Franco

Beautiful Photos of A Ballerina Dancing Through Terminal Cancer

She began receiving chemotherapy infusions and had adouble mastectomy. Her cancer responded well to treatment but it is metastatic, meaning it hasspread to other organsin her body. “Over 100 women die every day from metastatic breast cancer. Luis Pons We need to find a cure for this deadly cancer ASAP.” Throughout treatment, Kudirka continued to dance as often as possible. “I have danced all through my treatments,” she shares with SELF....

October 27, 2016 · 2 min · 214 words · Greg Mullins

My Vote Is My Voice—And Voting Is An Act Of Love

Every Election Day, I go to the polls with someone I love. It used to be my parents; now its my husband. I like standing in line, meeting neighbors I had no idea were neighbors. The day has always been a favorite for me, even before I was old enough to vote. In school, we learned that voting is a civic duty, a fundamental right. But at home, my family taught me something more: Voting is an act of love....

October 27, 2016 · 4 min · 671 words · Joseph Terrell

The 'Straight/Curve' Documentary Gets Real About Diversity In Fashion

But theStraight/Curvedocumentary is exploring beyond this simplistic dichotomy. The purpose: To prove that diversity is not only beautiful, but also essential. Were so accustomed to seeing straight-size models through this lens and that thin ideal is so damaging to society. Anastasia Garcia And McQuaile had the opportunity to see the impact these trailblazers are already making in fashion. There were men coming up to Iskra saying, I want to thank you so much for your Instagram....

October 27, 2016 · 2 min · 261 words · Arthur Perry