Joan Smalls: Get to Know Our October Cover Girl

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. Things were not looking too good. One day, Smalls decided to motivate herself by filling a notebook page with a list of goals. They were big and highly specific.Model for Chanel. Get photographed by an iconic photographer like Mario Testino. Wear angel wings at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show....

September 22, 2014 · 2 min · 367 words · Carol Stokes

SELF's 2014 Cancer Resource Guide

The Society also provides online support through Cancer Survivors online grid and WhatNext. CancerCareCancerCare helps recently diagnosed patients and their families cope emotionally through telephone or online counseling and support groups. It also helps them financially, through direct assistance or by helping them find other monetary support. The goals: early detection of women’s cancers, prevention and policy change. Check out the site to read up on facts. Don’t have access to life-saving screening tests?...

September 22, 2014 · 7 min · 1308 words · Jessica Cox

Sexy and Sporty: Hilary Rhoda Demonstrates How to Show Off Your Best Assets

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. Age27.Originally FromChevy Chase, Maryland.Home BaseNew York City. My dad and older brother are athletic, so I guess it runs in the family. I Didn’t Exercisewhen I first moved to New York. But then I started dating Sean [Avery, her fiance, a former pro hockey player]....

September 22, 2014 · 3 min · 448 words · Elizabeth Lynch

The Great Outdoors: Countryside-Chic Clothing That You Need in Your Life

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. Despite hectic schedules, the Brooklyn-based pair stays in sync by carving out time for country getaways. They escape the cityand their busy livesto relax and reconnect. Six months later, they remet in New York. That’s when I won her over," Orrell says. A Lone Star WeddingThis month, they’re getting married in Maren’s home state, Texas....

September 22, 2014 · 2 min · 268 words · Alexander Johnson

The Most Surprising Problems With Cancer Right Now

That’s pitifully inadequate, considering lung cancer kills almost twice as many women as breast cancer does. One of the main reasons for the lack of funding: Lung cancer carries a stigma. Did you eat red meat? Have unsafe sex?" But when she’s diagnosed with lung cancer, often the first question is “Did you smoke?” It drives me crazy! And that racial gap is only getting worse. This racial disparity exists for almost every cancer....

September 22, 2014 · 2 min · 362 words · Jonathan Thompson

Tips for Success and Strength From Four of the Best Bodies in the World

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. But it’s her atypical physique that really makes her stand out on the track. Four-time Olympic gold-medal winner Sprinters usually have bulky legs packed with fast-twitch muscles that deliver bursts of intense energy. And what her legs may lack in size, they more than make up for in power....

September 22, 2014 · 3 min · 618 words · Shaun Juarez

5 Ways To Be a Better Leader

Sometimes women sell themselves short by not shooting for the moon." And yes, they’ve all shot (and continue to shoot) for the moon. There’s no hierarchy within the roomeveryone is an equal working towards a shared goal. “Being relentlessly fair is so important,” Zatlyn says. No one can accuse Zatlyn of failing to do just that. Being cutthroat won’t get you far when you’re trying to strengthen a team. The former Google and Toshiba exec compares the process of assembling hers to that of piecing together a puzzle....

September 19, 2014 · 2 min · 367 words · Mrs. Amanda Alexander

Secrets to the Supermodel Glow

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. Green tea extract helps to de-swell pimples while chestnut shell and plum absorb oil. COPYRIGHT ©2005 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It’s the perfect pre-party treatment. Instead, treat them to Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask ($26,Sephora.com). No need to wash off; let the agave nectar and jojoba extract completely soak into lips....

September 18, 2014 · 1 min · 123 words · Margaret Mcdonald

Wearable Tech Now Rules the Runway

Tory Burch x FitBit This collaboration exemplified what’s really a fantastic meeting of minds. And oh yeah, they’re just as edgy as the SS 15 collection from Diesel Black Gold was. He didn’t incorporate wearable tech into his designs, but rather for his guests. We’re partial to thesnakeskin-and-pearl bracelet. Chromat x MisFit She teamed up with two equally future-focused brands: Misfit Wearables. Health trackers were actually embedded into some of the pieces....

September 18, 2014 · 1 min · 180 words · Jared White

Party On Guilt-Free With These Tailgating Treats

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. Bite-Sized Greek Salad Salad at a tailgate? “Add some grilled chicken cubes and get tasty, lean protein boost.” Baked Buffalo Chicken Bites Zuckerbrot’s secret weapon here? “Spoon into bite-size balls, coat in whole-grain breadcrumbs, then bake and eat. “Try this Buffalo Chicken Bite recipe....

September 17, 2014 · 1 min · 190 words · Kimberly Williams

The Best New Skincare Products That Will Change Your Routine

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. Can’t get there? COPYRIGHT ©2005 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This easy at-home version contains time-released salicylic acid and a super-hydrating oxygen complex at a fraction of the cost. Dissolving beads of jojoba oil and bio-enzymes slough away debris without leaving your complexion raw or ruddy....

September 16, 2014 · 1 min · 123 words · Kayla Nguyen

10 Midi Heels To Wear All Day Long

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. Joe’s Jeans Mallorie dress sandal in taupe, $115 Who knows better about day-to-night than Ivanka Trump? A pop of color and textured detail add a dose of personality to more conservative looks. Skinnies, skirts, shifts, trousers, and more have all found their match in this ultra-versatile sandal....

September 15, 2014 · 1 min · 80 words · Brittany Griffin

Get Your Kicks With These Sweet Sneakers

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 CrossFit The durable rubber upper withstands wear and tear from box jumps, burpees and more. but the mesh upper and flex groove outsole make quick, lateral movements a breeze. Plus, the rubber toe won’t get damaged knocking against rocks or roots. They’re perfect for beginners as the closures are placed to eliminate hot spots, which means no blisters....

September 15, 2014 · 1 min · 88 words · David Blair