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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 are obsessed with lipstick (ummmm…holler! 2014 Bauer-Griffin ), today might just be the best day of the year. (Yes, better than Christmas.) Your favorite beauty product is getting a full 24-hours of love courtesy of National Lipstick Day. 2014 Jon Kopaloff 2014 Bauer-Griffin...

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. We’re stoked to share our favorite story of the week from our friends atFood52! It’s always more fun to DIY. You’ll still feel the thrill of having accomplished something, and you could even add your ownfancy labels. Goodbye, Hidden Valleymake your ownBasil Buttermilk Ranch Dressingat home....

Spinach, Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie Ever paired peanut butter and banana together as a snack? Believe it or not, this might be even better. Plus, it’s more nutritionally complex. Why can’t all delicious and healthy meals have ingredient lists this short? Cherry-Peach Smoothie We’re ALL ABOUT smoothies thattaste like dessert. Sip this next time your sweet tooth gets needy. Peaches n Green Smoothie This bad boy is raw, vegan, gluten- and soy-free....

You’re on the beach, embarking upon a scenic run. Behold, the 13 thoughts that will inevitably pass through your brain. Thought 1:I totally look like a Baywatch babe right now. Image Credit:Giphy.com Thought 2:Wait, no, I really dont at all. And I dont even WANT to look like a Baywatch babe. I wanna look like a superfit hot chick running on the beach. Image Credit:giffyfallon.tumblr.com Thought 3:I wonder if anyone is noticing my boobs bouncing right now....

Your hands should be on either side of your right foot. Squeeze your glutes as you stand upright and raise your left leg straight behind you. Don’t forget to reach your arms out in front of you as you stand for balance. © Condé Nast Repeat 12 times each side. Extend your right arm up alongside your ear and your left arm alongside your hip. Balance on the left leg as you pull your right knee in toward your chest and switch your arms....

Helen Hunt Surf’s up! Hunt took her whole family surfing in Hawaiiincluding their pet pooch. Nikki Reed Is Reed’s dog Enzo training for something? He pulls his owner along on their walk in Hollywood. Miley Cyrus Cyrus rocks out on a power walk with her dog Mary Jane in Los Angeles. How does he look so dry!? Julianne Hough It’s a double-double date!

For many of us, summer just wouldnt be summer without a visit to the state fair. Games, contests, and lots of deep-fried foods are pretty much the name of the game. Yep, its a thing) you will find yourself well over a couple days worth ofsaturated fatandcalories. (c) Paul Taylor Not everything has to be deep fried and stuck on a stick to be delicious. Just check out my list of the best and worst fair fare to see for yourself....

Let’s be honest: tequila doesn’t always go down easy. (Even with salt and a lime.) Spicy Tequila SunriseThe drink is sweet, but jalapenos bring a surprising heat this classic. Tequila Shrimp TacosBeer-battered has just been one-upped. Nothing like some tacos to get your fix. The Tequila RoseSweet and simple to make. Need I go on? Tequila Rhubarb Hibiscus MojitoIf you’re feeling fancy, this is the refreshing sipper for you. Pineapple Tequila SorbetWe’reALL ABOUTeating our drinks....

Watermelon And Feta Cubes Are you a sweetandsalty snacker? Then pack a small mason jar with this finger-licking summertime treat. In blueberry and raspberry, freeze these Iceland-style yogurt packs for instant Fro-Yo. On-The-Go Popcorn It’s calledSkinny Pop. Need we say more? At 100 calories a bag, you won’t feel guilty munching under the sun. Each single-serving pack is gluten- and cholesterol-free and an excellent source of fiber, says Zuckerbrot. DIY Smoothie Planning on hitting the waves?...

Travel south on Route 101, through Gilroy (about 78 miles.) Yep, a town whose exist relies solely on garlic does exist. For more you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up fun, continue southwest to see the World’s Largest Artichoke in Castroville. Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Hour, San Francisco, California, Backlight Just how big, you ask? Stop in the restaurant for artichoke everything. This is arguably the best aquarium in the U.S., so leave plenty of time to explore the exhibits....

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. Create a low French braid with the bottom half of hair that starts at the nape of your neck. 2013 Getty Images Rake your fingers through your scalp and gently tug at your braid to create a loose, disheveled look. Finish with a spritz of texturizer....

Then use a spoon to scoop the kiwifruit from each half. Then sweeten them yourself by adding honey, which contains antioxidants, to the smoothie. Ready-to-eat fruit will be firm yet will yield to gentle pressure. Two large oranges will yield approximately 1 cup of juice. (Cherry pitters can also be used to pit olives!)

All-star ingredients include almond milk, coconut and oat flours and (of course!) But it does outsmart your calorie counter by working in spelt flour and hearty veggie toppings. Caesar Salad Surprise, thisCaesar Saladis grilled! (c) Debbi Smirnoff Per tablespoon, the dressing rings in at 60 cals. Lasagna Ever get hit by a pasta craving that no zucchini “noodle” can assuage? That’s why I’m lovingthis recipe’s whole-grain lasagna noodles, extra-lean ground beef and reduced-fat sausage....