9 Rainy Day Must-Haves

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. A Knit Dress Wrinkles are the enemy. A darker color or print will hide any accidental wet drops you may get in transit. Rain Boots To-the-knee boots can get bulky. Major cool girl vibe. A Small-But-Loud Umbrella Compact is key. A Hat Some people like a hood, some like a hat....

April 1, 2014 · 1 min · 163 words · Heidi Matthews

My Conversation With the Awesome Monika Allen

Here, our interview with Monika, a woman who deserves nothing but our respect. The item should never have run, and we have since decided to discontinue the page. You will not see it after the May issue of SELF. Then we talked about ways to shed light on her important work and amazing attitude. Her story is inspiring. Lucy Danziger: When did you know something was up with your health?...

March 28, 2014 · 2 min · 275 words · Christine Weaver

Are You Glowing? Angela Liddon ofOh She GlowsShares How You Can

Tell us a little bit about how you createdOh She Glows? I’ve also created theOh She Glows Cookbook. What inspires the recipes you create for your site? Oh She Glowsis all about healthy, mindful eating but still treating yourself. Is this also your personal nutrition motto? I’m a strong believer that healthy eating doesn’t have to be perfect all the time. That’s why I always make room for indulgences (like my favoritepotato chipsorchocolate cake!...

March 27, 2014 · 2 min · 406 words · Jordan Brown

12 Ways to Eat Peanut Butter and Jelly

Cupcakes So sweet, you’ll forget about that check you had to write the IRS. Basic cupcakes get livened up with pb and a sweet jelly center. Definitely a worthy splurge. Scones How good do these look? Sharable cookies that your officemates are gonna love. Cookies Part 2: Sandwiches Sure, regular sandwiches are great, but cookie sandwiches? Um, yes hey. Pop one in a skillet, spread with your favorite nut butter, fold, flip, serve....

March 25, 2014 · 1 min · 185 words · Heidi Humphrey

10 Skin Fixes From the Fridge

This creamy mask leaves skin super-soft (but not at all oily). The Lip Gloss Love a lip stain? Get perfect last-all-day color with this two-step treatment. © Condé Nast The Brown Sugar Body Scrub The best way to get ready for warmer weather? Slough off dead winter skin with a scrub that smells like the islands. (Pina colada not included). The Coffee Body Scrub Caffeine tightens loose skin, so this scrub acts as an instant-slimmer....

March 24, 2014 · 1 min · 116 words · Luis Johnson

Drop 10: Your 22-Minute Workout

Repeat for 40 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds. Go again for 30 seconds. COPYRIGHT ©2013 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Switch sides; repeat. Proceed to move 2 without resting. Reverse Burpee Lie faceup with knees bent, feet flat, arms at sides. Land; repeat quickly for 40 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds. Go for 30 seconds. Proceed to move 3. Lie back with shoulders off floor; lift and extend right leg as you rotate torso left to start....

March 24, 2014 · 2 min · 298 words · Monica Dalton

Which Is Worse? Your Little Health Dilemmas, Solved

Skipping a meal to save calories before a partyOReating my usual lunch? Don’t even consider fasting. Wearing cheap shades at the beachORnada? A shoddy pair of cheap lenses can end up causing more damage than squinting through the rays does. Drinking iced coffee through a strawORfrom the cup? The straw is a no-go. You’ve probably heard that sipping through one protects teeth from nasty brown coffee stains. But the coffee still ends up in your mouth, swirling around your teeth....

March 24, 2014 · 7 min · 1312 words · Gregory Perkins

Build a Better Butt with These 5 Moves

Do 3 sets of these 5 moves on alternating days (that cute guy modeling them? That’s Mark Hendricks, the area group fitness manager for the gym’s Toronto HQ) . Bridge Hip Thruster Lie faceup, knees bent, feet flat, arms at sides. © Condé Nast Lift hips and raise and extend right leg straight up (as shown), to start. Keeping leg extended, lower hips to floor. Return to start for 1 rep....

March 18, 2014 · 2 min · 252 words · Carrie Marshall

Easter Candy: Is It Worth It?

(Thanks, irresistible cream filling!). Indulge, then grab a partner and burn off those cals with a 30-minute game of doubles tennis. And 3 grams of fat and 14 grams of sugar isn’t SO bad. COPYRIGHT ©2007 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Burn off the calories with a 30-minute run/walk, like one of thesenon-boring treadmill workouts. ), you’re still good. (We remain hopeful that this action also burns cals, but it’s doubtful)....

March 18, 2014 · 1 min · 185 words · Thomas Delgado

10 Sports Bras That Support You in Allthe Right Ways

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. Double Duty Low impact and reversible. We won’t tell if you wear it to barre on Monday, Spin on Tuesday. $35;Adidas.com Support Staff Bigger-busted women can now pound the pavement pain-free. Encapsulated cups provide max support so it’s possible for you to run for miles without major bounce-age....

March 17, 2014 · 1 min · 105 words · Mrs. Debbie Thompson

6 Dance-Inspired Total Body Toners

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. These sculpted celebs work with Manhattan’s trendiest trainer, Anna Kaiser. © Condé Nast (That’s her leaping!) You’ll Need:An 8-pound medicine ball and a resistance band with handles. How:Perform 2 sets of the indicated reps of each move on alternate days. Get in the mood:before you get going, cue music....

March 17, 2014 · 1 min · 195 words · Christopher Hill

A Strapless Dress For Any Occasion

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 waist by cinching up a cute belt. And show off your arms even more with a strong cuff. Strapless Jumpsuit:Pixie Market, $82. Shoe: Shoe Cult byNasty Gal, $68. Belt: Similar Belt:Linea Pelle, $132. Cuff Bracelet:Kelly Wearstler, $225. Free People Kiss Me Dress, $196....

March 17, 2014 · 1 min · 129 words · Christine Schneider

Cropped Tops: Yes, You Can Pull Off This Look!

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. You get the same sexy look without having everything hang out. Crop Top:Talula, $55. Collared Shirt:Gap, $55. Jeans:Old Navy, $30. Shoes:Restricted, $45. Clutch:Gap, $40. TOPSHOP Jaquard Bardot Crop Top, $28. Clover Canyon Lautner Land Printed Crop Top, $185. MINKPINK Lace Crop Tank, $60. Rebecca Taylor Long Sleeve Poppy Sweatshirt, $195....

March 17, 2014 · 1 min · 111 words · Joan Park