Pour one cup of piping hot water over five-to-six mint leaves and let it cool to room temperature. Add in 3 teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, then two drops of orange essential oil and stir. Mint and lemon create a natural cooling effect while the orange scent boosts your mood. Chill Out Need to take the edge off red, sun-exposed skin? Skip goopy cold creams and try this soothing trick....
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. Just In Time That 6:30 am wakeup can make sticking to the two-minute brushing rule tricky. COPYRIGHT ©2004 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Divide your mouth into four quadrants, and spend 30 seconds brushing each section. Smile Shocker One of these doesn’t belong in your bathroom:...
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’ll keep you cozy and matches nearly everything. Topshop Shrunken Crop Knit by BOUTIQUE, $110. Simply drape it over your chair when you aren’t wearing it the print will brighten up your cube. Gap Polka Dot Academy Blazer, $98. Leith Woven Track Pants, $58....
You could run a mile…or get creative. Try any of these fun ways to squeeze in a calorie-torching workout, indoors or out. *Calorie burn based on a 135-lb. Woman running along in Berlin city. Mix stairs and burpees. But that doesn’t mean you should probably do the same thing at the same intensity the whole time. “Intervals work better at blasting calories than steady-state exercise,” she says. Climb a rock wall....
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. On summer’s hottest days, slip on a pair of these cool flip flops. Pret-A-Surf Polka Dot Flip Flops, $20. Ipanema “Trends VI” Flip Flop, $24. Havaianas Slim Graphic Flip Flop, $26. Tkees Flip-Flop Waterproof With Sunscreen, $50. Havaianas Tropical Flip Flop, $32. Ted Baker “Polee” Flip Flop, $55....
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. Host a viewing party. Whip up somegame-time snacks, put on somekiller tunesand then root for your fave athletes. Feel All Teenage-Angsty The Spectacular Now, the new Shailene Woodley film (love her!) hits theaters on August 2, and we’ll definitely be there. See Some Eye Candy Tyra’s back!...
The “right” playlist doesn’t mean just choosing a bunch of songs you hear on the radio. We’re talking about creating a scientifically engineered mix that makes torching calories automatic. Makes you wish you were Samantha Ronson? You sort of can be. Here’s how to deejay your perfect cardio playlist. So pick two songs at about 120 BPM. That’s short for beats per minute and roughly correlates to what you want your heart rate to be....
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. Musgraves has been performing since she was 8 years old. That’s a lot of stage makeup. And she’s Texan. So it makes sense that she’s got beauty tricks. I tried it for a week and the eczema went away. Fifteen minutes later it had shrunk....
Shrimp With Avocado-Mango Salsa This salsa is made for warm weather. You’ll save calories, and the protein-rich eggs and ham will still help you stay full. Plus, the chicken’s B vitamins and protein keep hair healthy. Your guests will never believe it’s healthy! We suggest keeping the salad on the side and eating your scallops right off the skewers. Believe it: The flavors will taste sinful.
Long Fringe Eye-skimming bangs with a piece-y cut are the edgy alternative to first lady fringe. Taylor Swift models it for you. Try It: Long Fringe Cut:Sadly, this style discriminates. It’s best on straight or wavy hair; curly can be difficult to get this smooth. Ask your stylist for textured bangs that stop below brows, plus allover layers. Style:Spritz damp hair with a heat-protective mist. Blow-dry bangs first, brushing side to side against forehead....
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. Hit the Waves The best gift the ocean can give? Sexy beach hair with close to zero effort. Gather strands into 1-inch sections, and, one at a time, twist each section around your finger. Spritz with a sea-salt spray such asNuance Salma Hayek Sea Salt Texturizing Spray, $13....
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. $70;Topshop.com Yes, With Shorts As long as they’re tailorednothing gym-issued. $27;Forever21.com Red on Red Works when shades are similar, not an exact match. $35;OldNavy.com Sharp Pencil Graduate to sexy with a body-hugging, curve-loving skirt. $80;BananaRepublic.com Bad Girl A skull and chains give you an unexpected edge....
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Before Ke$ha hit the road on her summer tour, she spilled her healthy secrets to SELF. Steal them, do her workout and you’ll be tempted to leaveyourpants at home, too. Hoodie, $25;Forever21.com. Sports bra, $48, and shorts, $48, Lululemon Athletica;Lululemon.com. Necklace, about $75;TattyDevine.com. Sneakers, Carvela Kurt Geiger, $215;US....
