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to jaw-dropping maternity style (looking at you, Kerry Washington). If you missed out on the red carpet excitement, dont worryhere are some some of our favorite looks. America Ferrera stunned in a midnight blue, sequin gown by Jenny Packham. Viola Davis wowed in a hot pink Marchesa design. Sofia Vergara dazzled in a champagne Versace gown. Yara Shahidi looked elegant in a short sleeve white and gold look. Sarah Hyland rocked a Monique Lhullier two-piece and Lorraine Schwartz jewels....

Maybe you got sucked into an endless to-do list (or particularly enthralling Netflix series). Or you may have jumped on the buzzyintermittent fasting(IF) bandwagon and foregonebreakfaston purpose. Whatever the reason, before you know it, its somehow been six hours since youve eaten. Getty images/ TanyaJoy What actually happens when you skip a meal? Generally speaking, for most people, skipping meals can absolutely have significant effects on your brain and body....

Twice a year,Fashion Weekfloods the New York streets with models. Making the runway more diverse didnt take away from the gorgeous designs one bit. If anything, more women can now feel welcome to participate in the fashion conversation. These 6 Fashion Week moments pushed the industry in the right direction, and its about damn time! Anniesa Hasibuan The models coming down the Anniesa Hasibuan runway were all clad insatiny, silk hijabs....

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. For decades, the fashion industry has shown collections months before the clothing actually hits stores. When September Fashion Week rolls around, designers typically showcase looks that will be sold the following spring. This allows time for the best items to be mass-produced and end up in stores....

When London-based trainer Russell Bateman hosted pop-up classes featuring his killer sculpting moves, the workout generated global buzz. But don’t read into it: All sizes are welcome. “It’s about intensityand togetherness.” Justin Steele Here’s the total-body routine he designed exclusively for SELF. Try SBC in person atUpNOut Studio, our annual fitness extravaganzain NYC October 1516. Works arms, core, legs Stand with feet hip-width apart, hands at your sides. Justin Steele...

See all of the nostalgic goodness below, and check back onSELF.comfor the Emmys update this Sunday. Blake Lively was adorable in a midriff-baring top and jeans at the 2005 Nicklodeon Kids Choice Awards. Jessica Alba gave us 90s realness in silky separates at theNever Been Kissedpremiere in 1999. Meryl Streep beamed in a sheer design during the Academy Awards in 1979. Viola Davis beamed in a black jumpsuit on theSolarisred carpet in 2002....

Cutting down on calories is an easy idea thats hard to practice. If youre interested in losing weight, its important to understand that theres no one-size-fits-all healthy eating plan. Volumize your meal with veggies. Getty Images/Blend Images Youll also most likely be even fuller and more satiated because of the fiber in the vegetables. The juicing process typically removes all the fiber from your fruits and veggies leaving behind just the sugar....

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. If you want to see (and maintain) results, you have tohave a plan of action. Graphic by Margaret Flatley Whether you’re totally new to fitness or just need some guidance, youre covered here. It combinesultra-efficient workouts for weight lossalong with space for you to incorporate workouts you really love, too....

“What you see is what you get,” Graham says. “I don’t change who I am from public to private.” Still, they can’t help sneaking glances at the supermodel in their midst. Jason Hetherington Graham’s energyaccentuated by a bright orange, curve-hugging dressis electric. “I look cute today! Where are all the paparazzi?” Jason Hetherington she says with a laugh. The bold declaration could sound like bravado, but instead, it’s somehow refreshing....

I became Apple Watch obsessed almost exactly a year and a half ago. I know this because it was just five days after my youngest son, George, was born. My five-year-old twins just started kindergarten so our already-hectic morning routine is now tornado-level intense. Liz Plosser And, oh right, I have a full-time job editing features at SELF, too! I’ve beenrunningand texting with the Series 2 since the Apple Keynote last week....

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. “If I feel good, I look my best.” Model Denise Bidot on the Chromat runway at New York Fashion Week this September. But she took some time to document her day for SELF in between the whirlwind that is Fashion Week. Keep scrolling to discover the makeup andskincare essentialsBidot packs to prep for the runway....

This article originally appeared in the September 2016 issue of SELF. Ashley Jones is only 34, but lately she feels like she’sforgetting everything. “I run out to the grocery store and come home without one of the three items I needed. ©JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images LLC I’m not a flake, but sometimes I’ll forget commitments and friends' birthdays.” She’s been known to send email while brushing her teeth. Still, she worries that her forgetfulness is about more than just her schedule....

If you want a strong core, you have to workallyour core muscles. But focusing on your transverse abdominislocated beneath your obliquescan help you build well-balanced core strength. (It doesnt actually attach to your spine though.) Katie Thompson Lefkowith offers two suggestions for making sure youre targeting the important but hidden muscles. you’re able to also try bracing to get it working. That reflexive tightening engages your abdominal muscles correctly. Katie Thompson...