Throw the Chicest (and Easiest) Halloween Party

Tangerine Sangria Your nails are blood-red your cocktails should be too. Mix up this seasonal sangria up to 24 hours in advance. Make to taste in advance and adjust alcohol amounts if needed. In a large pitcher, add all ingredients and stir to combine. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours and up to 24. Top off each glass with a tangerine halve. Best of all, their serious crunch factor makes these hand rolls completely addictive....

October 24, 2014 · 2 min · 345 words · Lori Rodriguez

Why Copper's the New Gold Standard in Anti-Aging

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. “It’s an essential coenzyme in the production of collagen,” she explains. This is clinically proven to diminish the number and depth of wrinkles. “Rebuilding collagen is a critical way to improve fine lines and wrinkles,” Dr. Marmur says. When part of a potent antioxidant cocktail, copper helps neutralize the ions that damage skin cells....

October 24, 2014 · 1 min · 197 words · Joseph Hughes

Pumpkin Bread, Pie, and More Recipes for the Best Gourd Ever

), but why not try a new spin on the beloved autumnal gourd? Plus it’s easy as pie to make. 26-Minute Pumpkin Ravioli We lightened this sweet and nutty fall favorite by losing the heavy cream. Our other secret: Wonton wrappers make for perfect, easy “pasta.” Pumpkin Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Singles Oh so cute! Pumpkin-Mousse Trifle Elevate the classic holiday dessert with a mousse and layers of goodness. Pumpkin-Banana Bread No pumpkin recipe collection is complete with out a loaf or bread....

October 23, 2014 · 1 min · 104 words · Robin Miller

Pumpkin Seeds FTW: 11 Beauty Products With Pumpkinseed Oil That Work Wonders

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. Om Aroma & Co. Pumpkin Seed Renew Serum, $58;omaroma.com. Murad Transforming Powder Dual-Action Cleanser & Exfoliator, $30;murad.com. (Seriously, it’s just like Starbucks.) Eminence Organics Pumpkin Latte Hydration Masque, $52;skincarerx.com. The Facial Cleanser Got blackheads abound? Rhonda Allison Pumpkin Cleanser, $40;amazon.com. The Hand Salve When the seasons changes, our hands crack....

October 23, 2014 · 2 min · 279 words · Timothy Hernandez

The Week's Most Wearable Red Carpet Looks

Jena Malone Jena Malone at the Gant Rugger spring presentation. Solange Knowles Solange Knowles in Joe Fresh at the Toronto Fashion Week kickoff party. January Jones January Jones at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner. Brooklyn Decker Brooklyn Decker at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner. Cody Horn Cody Horn at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner. Michelle Williams Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton at the opening reception for the Foundation Louis Vuitton....

October 23, 2014 · 1 min · 78 words · Laura Lindsey

10 Essential Office Hacks to Boost Productivity

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. Instead, check off that one uber-important or lingering beast first. Save bigger projects for mid-mornings and afternoons, then knock busywork out during slower hours. Sit Up Taller If you’re getting bogged down my your workload, sit up straight. Translation: You’ll be ready to conquer even the toughest to-do....

October 22, 2014 · 1 min · 174 words · Dr. Melvin Robinson

25 Healthy High-Fat Foods to Keep You Full and Satisfied

The importance of giving fat a place in our diets may seem like common nutrition knowledge today. Fats are also responsible for keeping us full and satisfied for longer periods of time. What do people mean when they talk abouthealthyhigh-fat foods, though, as opposed to unhealthy ones? fcafotodigital / Getty Images First of all, it can bedicey to divide foodsinto discrete categories of healthy or unhealthy. Heres a brief rundown of saturated versus unsaturated fats....

October 21, 2014 · 4 min · 702 words · Barbara Moore

It Takes a Strong Woman to Wear Oscar de la Renta

Jennifer Lawrence The latest star to wear de la Renta is known for her tougher side. And yet, the designer brought out the softness in Katniss with white lace. The star looked to the designer for many major occasions both onscreen and off. 2014 Getty Images Olivia Wilde The classic beauty chose a classic design from de la Renta’s archives. Oscar, it was an honor to wear your creations and to know you....

October 21, 2014 · 1 min · 76 words · John Wilson

14 Halloween Cocktail Recipes: Sweet, Spooky and Downright Scary

The Halloweenie-Tini Accompanying maniacal mad scientist not included. (Though not a bad idea for a last minute costume…write that down.) Ingredients: Directions:Shake and pour into martini glass.Serves 1 Pumpkin Cider Kahlua(pumpkin-spiceflavored!) apple cider + lemon squeeze = Easiest (yet prettiest) cocktail of the bunch. Directions:Build over ice in a highball glass, and stir. Coat glass rims with sugar and garnish with an orange slice. If available, add one large block of ice to the bowl....

October 20, 2014 · 2 min · 363 words · Margaret Villegas

Hannah Bronfman Shares What Gets Her Moving

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. “I feel so accomplished when I’ve done so much and it’s only noon.” “The first thing I do when I wake up is turn on my kettle. I have hot water with lemon every morning.” “I eat extremely clean: an acai bowl or eggs with salsa and avocado....

October 20, 2014 · 1 min · 140 words · Kaitlyn Gates

Kelly Rohrbach Shows How to Rock This Season's Sporty, Sleek Shapes

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. Growing up, I played field hockey, tennis, squash and golf. MY PERSONAL STYLEis really casuallike, black skinny jeans and a T-shirt. I’ve never been a big dress girl. When I’m comfortable, I’m more outgoing and feel more like myself. MEDITATION MAKES ME HAPPY.I do 20-minute sessions morning and night....

October 20, 2014 · 2 min · 352 words · Meredith Jones

Tone Your Entire Body With Just Seven Treadmill Moves

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. Set incline to 5 and speed to 2.5 mph, and start walking backward. Press ball out (as shown), then bring back to chest. Continue for 1 minute. Sports bra, Espalier, $98;EspalierSport.com. Shorts, Elisabetta Rogiani, $61;Rogiani.com. Watch, $200;Nixon.com. Use feet to move belt, drawing hips up to form an inverted V (as shown)....

October 20, 2014 · 1 min · 179 words · Eduardo Sanchez

Jessica Alba, Gisele and More: The Best Celebrity Instagrams of the Week

You know what we say? Game Face The always-hilarious TV host andfashion designershared a post-workout selfie. Girls' Day How adorable! )nails at homefor what Alba captioned as, “#spaday.” One-Two Punch Earlier this week, Alba added a photo of herself in apersonal training session. But boy, can you work that behind on ‘em! (Lea, can we yo get the recipe?!)

October 19, 2014 · 1 min · 59 words · Michael Snyder