Treats for the Home

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. Box It Up Your gift card should read: Stash your (faux) jewels in style. $25;HSN.com Hot Toddy Time! Each cloth napkin contains a recipe for a yummy holiday drink. $18;Anthropologie.com Pump the Beats Music junkies can jam harder and louder with this speaker. $18;SelettiNorthAmerica.com...

December 12, 2012 · 1 min · 124 words · Ashley Foster

World's Wackiest Diets

3100 B.C. Ancient Egyptians supposedly swig apple cider vinegar to drop pounds. Modern-day fans claim it curbs appetite and burns fat. Science says, Didn’t work then; still doesn’t work now. It’s believed to shrink a fat layer. The slimming payoff is iffy at best, but people are squeaky-clean. The worms can block the appendix and make you super sick. The gist: Eat half of one with each small meal. The fruit is healthy; the 800ish calorie diet, not so much....

December 12, 2012 · 1 min · 163 words · Mr. Edgar Gamble DDS

Dinner in Under 30 Minutes For People With Food Allergies

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. Chugrad McAndrews Think allergy-free cooking can’t be festive and delicious? Chugrad McAndrews Here’s one dish, adapted from the book’s Vegan chapter, that begs to differ. I eat literallyeverything, and I still can’t wait to try it. Don’t stir the millet or it will become creamy....

December 6, 2012 · 2 min · 319 words · Stephanie Orozco

Photos: Behind the Scenes With The Walking Dead!

Looks like Daryl’s got a brand new gun? Daryl and Merle together again! What?!?! Okay,is Andrew Lincoln trying to out badass Norman here?? Who those zombies comin for? Merle freaks me out when he’s not doing anything That is a particularly creepy zombie. Norman Reedus don’t mind… What’s happening here?? Is Hersehel giving us the finger?? I think that’s a beheaded zombie behind him Random. Does this mean Hershel lives?...

November 25, 2012 · 1 min · 95 words · Danielle Glenn

Would You Buy A Gun?

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. Buffy Martin Tarbox is a hip, smart public relations professional in San Francisco. She once registered as a Green Party voter, and she has done political consulting work for Planned Parenthood. She is also armed. “My personal satisfaction is that I can take care of myself,” she says....

November 17, 2012 · 5 min · 1064 words · Christopher Berry

10 Gorgeous Fur Vests

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November 15, 2012 · 1 min · 26 words · Michael Molina

10 Ways to Keep Thanksgiving Dinner Slimmer

Turkey When it comes to turkey, don’t wing it. The dark meat has nearly twice the amount of saturated fat as the breast meat shown here. Cranberries Fresh cranberries are low-cal and high-fiber. But a can of sweet cran sauce has a candy bar’s worth of sugar per 1/2 cup. Sausage Stuffing A serving of sausage stuffing has up to 447 calories per 2/3 cup. Nix more than half of them with our so-yum recipe forapple, pecan and mushroom stuffing....

November 15, 2012 · 1 min · 195 words · Luis George

12 Stylish Winter Coats

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. Casual But Chic $498;Coach.com Goes great with theseprinted pantsand thesehot booties. Mad for Plaid $250;BananaRepublic.com Goes great with thisleather pantand thissequin top. Purple Rain Juicy Couture, $398; 212-796-3360 Goes great with theseprinted pantsand thesesnug socks. Natural Glow $150;Columbia.com Goes great with thesesporty shoesand thesepatterned socks....

November 15, 2012 · 1 min · 145 words · Douglas Hayden

2012 Self Fragrance Awards

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 has an airy, powdery, just-showered smell." Flirtiest Scent Nicole by Nicole Richie, $69"Total mood setter. I’ll save this for my date with Peeta fromThe Hunger Games." I feel alluring!" Most Intense Scent Boucheron Jaipur Bracelet, $136"Very power suity. A Miranda Priestly jot down would totallywerkit....

November 15, 2012 · 1 min · 120 words · Jennifer Allen

How to Wear Flirty Textures and Patterns

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. Marni dress, $1,900; Nordstrom. Grace Hats Tokyo hat, $42; Louisa Ellis, 413-528-3388. Janis by Janis Savitt earrings, $325; 212-245-7396. ), and your print mash-up totally works. Uniqlo Undercover jacket, $169; 877-486-4756. Elizabeth and James blouse, $345;NeimanMarcus.com. Kate Spade New York pants, $328;KateSpade.com. Hat, $1,000;EugeniaKim.com....

November 15, 2012 · 2 min · 326 words · Kimberly Bauer

Jackets We're Obsessed With

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. Peacoat Pop J. Crew Peacoat Popover, $224;JCrew.com Goes great with thisnautical topand thesemod trouser socks.

November 15, 2012 · 1 min · 41 words · Gregory Robinson

Nina Dobrev's Secrets to Getting Sexy

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. “Six-pack abs? “I have a flat tummy, but I’m not rock hard. But usually, I work out to feel good.” “Exercising gives me endorphins and energy. I do it four days a week. I Spin with Candice Accola and Claire Holt from the show....

November 15, 2012 · 3 min · 477 words · Nicole Alexander

Not Your Grandma's Sweaters

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. Camo Whammo Topshop Camouflage Sweater, $80;Nordstrom.com Goes great with thisbomber jacketor thiscozy vest. Oh Sweetheart!

November 15, 2012 · 1 min · 41 words · Joseph Buchanan