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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. Carol Alt, Christie Brinkley, Isabella Rossellini–the gang’s all here! SELF caught up with Sanders to talk inspiration behind the film and aging gracefully. What was your inspiration behind About Face? Was there a certain message you hoped the film would get across? I went to a party a few years ago, hosted by hair guruHarry King and model Nancy Donahue....

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. First there was theweight bench, then there werekettlebells. Now there’s … sandbags? This isn’t just any old sandbag, though. This is an Ultimate Sandbag, part of the Ultimate Sandbag Training system created by fitness expert Josh Henkin. “People are surprised at how much versatility there is with the program....

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. Jennifer Aniston may be infamous for her flat abs (get her moves here!) but Lea Michele’s shoulders are the celebrity body part I’m really coveting right now. And neither do you. All it takes is a few key moves to reshape your upper body in record time....

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. But, you don’t need to be the nextJulianne Houghto bust a move in the City of Angels. The left foot will flex (top). Keep both knees as straight as possible without hyper extending or locking them. Lift as high as your hip allows without losing the turn in (bottom)....

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. Punk Out It’s fierce with black skinnies. Nike Dunk High Premium iD sneakers, $155; atnike.com. Nella headband, $32; atanthropologie.com. Ecote bucket bag, $59; aturbanoutfitters.com. $69;AviatorNation.com Keep clicking to see what Fashion Director Evyan Metzner would wear with this tee. “It always pulls together the most casual look, but still keeps it cool....

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. Are we really looking at the clothes in this picture? Swim trunks, $240;OrlebarBrown.com, Sunglasses, D&G, $138;SunglassHut.com. Listen to Trey’s playlist! Tank, American Apparel, $22. Sports bra, $45, and black shorts, $36, Phat Buddha. Multicolored shorts, Marni, $300. Hat, Adidas, $26. Necklace, Anton Heunis, $630....

Make Your Moves The expert:Dolvett, a trainer on NBC’sThe Biggest Loser. He’s toned up Justin Bieber and Angela Bassett. (If you’re wondering about his cast … bad bounce on a trampoline. The plan:Do three sets of each move three times a week, alternating days. Thenstock up on short-shorts. You’ll want to flash some leg! Switch legs; repeat. Butt Lifter Works: butt, hamstrings Lie faceup, knees bent, feet flat. Extend right leg toward ceiling, toes pointed....

Everyone wants to be happy. “The more it’s top of mind, the more automatic doing the right thing will become.” (Suddenly, going for runs and tackling that work project feel easier. What it is:The raw endurance, perseverance and passion that keep you going despite obstacles. Why it matters:Realizing big dreams takes work. (It’s also closely linked with a higher college GPA.) Being gritty isn’t always fun. That’s why grit requires passion....

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. “Kim Kardashianand J. Want to tone up fast without losing your curves? Look no further than this cardio-based Pilates routine. “Pilates lengthens and tones in all the right places,” says Martin. “This toning will lift and accentuate your natural curves without developing bulky muscle mass....

Voluminous Beyonce’s high-rise hairinspiration to ditch the dryer! By letting her hair be more natural, Beyonce embraces that." Rock it:If your hair is curly, bring out the body! If your hair is straight, spritz on a texturizer and curl small sections with a 1-inch iron. When curls cool, gently finger-scrunch. Vibrant The bolder, the better:Katy Perryowns her peacock hair. Perry changes her haircolor as often as the rest of us change our lipstick....

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. “I needed to take a break from performing, and from the Peas, to be happy. I craved female time, and time with my husband to feed my soul. My life now is about being balanced. Dress, Roberto Cavalli, $1,210; Bergdorf Goodman, 800-558-1855. Earrings, Daniela Villegas, $7,500;Roseark....

At second glanceyeah, she still has it all. We caught up with her at Coachella in Indio, California, to talk food, her second love. “Living on the road can make you feel quite displaced,” Potter admits. “Cooking a meal on the tour bus for everyone makes it home.” Jacket, Isabel Marant. Dress, Myne Citrus-Avocado Salad “Blanching brussels sprouts removes some bitterness,” Potter says. “I took this backstage atThe Tonight Show With Jay Leno....

Be likeLolo Jones At the 2008 Olympics, Jones was a favorite in the 100-meter hurdles. She was on pace to win golduntil she tripped over the penultimate hurdle. This could be the year of Lolo’s 100-meter revenge. “Bad things can be good,” she says, “if you use them as motivation.” Be likeGwen Jorgensen Before USATriathloncalled to recruit her, Jorgensen had a plan: desk job. Now she’ll compete to win a 1....