How To Look Hot In Holiday Pics

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. “Overly exposed cell phone photos don’t help.” A punchy berry lipcolor is fresh and universally flattering. TryDior Diorific Lipstick in Minuit, $36. For eyes, line top and bottom lids, then repeat. Take A Brow Another place to go bold: brows. Defined arches frame and play up your eyes in photos....

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 250 words · Rachel Meyer

Lunchtime Workout Essentials: Must-Have Face Wipes

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. Get Clear If working up a sweat makes you break out, keep on sweating! Because we’ve totally got you covered. Shoo away zits with a swipe ofYes To Tomatoes Blemish Clearing Facial Towelettes, $6. Keep Calm Looking for some post-gym pampering? Clean skin and a healthy lit-from-within glow....

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 305 words · Mr. Nicholas Fitzpatrick Jr.

Meet SELF's Fit Girl, Elettra Wiedemann

After years of my powering through, my body never changed. It felt like the only thing I got from the gym was frustrated… and a lighter wallet. But I’m done with all that. We will get fit once and for all, together. OK, first, a disclosure: I started my career as a model. But I’m not one of those models who are preternaturally skinny. In the past, I’ve gone to extremes to get the body I wanted....

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 408 words · Savannah Wright

Miranda Kerr Shares Her Top Look-Great Tips

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. Drink, drink, drink. “Before breakfast, I have warm water with a squeeze of lemon. It’s a recipe I made up. I call it the ‘Miranda mix’.” Rashguard, Vitamin A, $92; Bloomingdale’s. Bikini (top not shown), $79;Triangl.com.au. Earrings, Tiffany & Co., $4,900;Tiffany.com. Watch, Chanel, $5,600; 800-550-0005...

December 11, 2013 · 1 min · 150 words · Brett Patton

No-Bake Holiday 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. Ten ways to get your sugar fix without turning anything up to 350. It’s pretty enough to bring as a hostess giftif you don’t consume it before you arrive! Chocolate Truffle (Energy) Bites Need something to tote to the mall? Make them more of a dessert by rolling in cocoa powder or coconut....

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 264 words · Brian Tran

Oh-So-Yummy Hot Chocolate Mix-Ins

Delicious ways to spice up your mug of cocoa. “It makes for an extra creamy treat with the added benefit of protein.” Top it off with some still-warm scotcharoos. Mint Leaves Trade artificial peppermint for fresh mint flavor, suggests Faith Durand, executive editor ofTheKitchn. Durand pairs it with rosemary shortbread; it’s buttery and semi-savory to balance the sweet chocolate. “I’m obsessed with this stuff,” she says. Graham crackers with some melted ‘mallow for dipping....

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 238 words · Justin Thompson

Pinterest Found: Holiday Hair

Braids, barrettes and lots of glitter make these looks stand out. Bring on the holiday kisses. Pull it all together by pairing a larger pin on one shoulder. Starry Night Find inspiration from Rodarte’s early spring collection with dainty gold DIY stars. Make it standout by curling strands with curling irons of different sizes. Deck The Hair! Get holiday glam with a simple jeweled hair accessory. Pull loose waves into a side pony and fasten with a sparkling pin....

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 214 words · Karen Gillespie

Post-Workout Pick Me Ups

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. Get Clean Quick No time to suds up? Use a silky hair powder to erase post sweat-sesh grease. We loveLuLu Organics Hair Powder in Jasmine, $30. It’s yummy-smelling and suitable for all colors and textures. Tap a dime-sized dollop into hands and rub into your roots....

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 291 words · Gregory Parker MD

Post-Workout Pretty: Two-Timing Beauty Products

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. Golden Girl There are some days when you feel a little more rusty than radiant. Ditch dullness with an oldie but goodie:Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust, $14. Apply dry to cheeks, eyes, and lips for a shimmery ethereal look. Good Hair Day Gorgeous locks with the least number of products?...

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 270 words · Shannon Dixon

Real-Life Tips for Better Sleep

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. “Tiny increments are less daunting but can make a major difference. In a month, you’ll be sleeping an hour more every night.” Your body temp naturally drops when you sleep, and a cool room helps it along. Wake Up Gorgeous With These Overnight Beauty Treatments...

December 11, 2013 · 1 min · 98 words · Kyle Vega

Shopping Guide: Best Mascaras

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. Our pick?Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara with Grow-Lash Complex, $9. True Or Falsie? If you need more pop (girls night out, perhaps?) reach for a medium-sized brush with a ball at the end likeIT Cosmetics Hello 5-in-1 Mascara, $24. Use the ball end at the outer corners for a false lash effect....

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 233 words · Kevin Lamb

The Supermodel Workout

They owe their defined, jaw-dropping curves to Olajide’s fat-melting, muscle-sculpting moves. Jump over rope slowly, landing in a squat each time (as shown). Continue for 1 minute. Jump back to start. Repeat for 1 minute. Punch right arm forward (as shown). Switch sides; repeat. Move slowly at first, then pick up the pace, alternating punches for 2 minutes. Hot-Body Bar Works: shoulders, back, obliques Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart....

December 11, 2013 · 2 min · 217 words · Regina Taylor

Three Easy Party Makeup Looks

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. Finish with black volumizing mascara. Or go softerSkip liner, dab on shadow with a finger, smudge. They’re energizing, toolate nights won’t be written all over your face. Layer black and bronze liner around eyes. Last, peachy gloss. Or go softerDo just cheeks and lips in copper with neutral shadow on eyes....

December 11, 2013 · 1 min · 137 words · Tracy Fuller