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“Walkto your destination if it takes fewer than 30 minutes to get there. They’re as unwieldy askettlebells, so balancing them forces more muscles to fire. “Marissa Stephenson, fitness editor “Dancewith your kids. I even break it down to Toddler Tunes! “Carla Levy, editorial director “Clench your butt muscles whileclimbing stairs. “Kristen Saladino, senior market editor “See if you might holdplank posefor three consecutive minutes every day. “Jaclyn Emerick, editorial assistant...

Pop Star Which gorgeous color should anchor your outfit? Go by what’s already in your closet. You’ll feel most comfortableeven juiced upin a shade you often wear. Dress, Loft, $80. Shirt, Michael Michael Kors, $90. Sunglasses, Elson by Paul Smith Spectacles, $390. Scarf, Adrienne Landau, $295. Bag, Dea Rosa, $1,250. Bangles, Kenneth Jay Lane, $45 and $60 each. Tights, Fogal, $43. Orange is an especially great choice with autumn’s usual earth tones....

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. Widen an Oval Face Skinny rims can make a narrow mug seem stern. To soften things up, choose glasses with extra deep rims, so they cover more real estate. “Opt for frames that go just beyond temples. Mosaic-like Versace 3151 frames transform square into 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. Core Fusion YogaThis mash-up ofyoga,pilatesand the Lotte Berk method leaves you ripped and relaxed. Offered at Exhale Spa locations nationwide. Or go with the flow in your own pad using the DVD. Catch a class at Pure Yoga in New York City. Yoga for AthletesIdeal postures for the seriously sports-minded woman who craves balance....

From halfway down the block, I saw her coming toward methe woman I’ll call the Bitch. I’d wave and say, “Good morning.” I don’t expect her to stop and shoot the breeze, but I’d appreciate a polite smile. After all, even chimps bare their teeth in greeting when they swing past each other on vines. It’s common freakin' courtesy! “Why do you care?” my husband asked, when I vented to him about the incident a few days later....

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. Trend: Rich and Cozy Hooray, sweater weather! Bundle up and still be chic and sexy by layering a mix of weaves and weights. Do your knits stretch out? A wool tweed dress will keep its shape. From left: Moschino Cheap and Chic; Adam. The trend isn’t only for indoors....

My Face Is an Oil Slick Is it my hormones? Or it might not be hormonal at all: Acne agitators include genetics, overwashing or bad products. If your breakouts are sporadic, allaying stress and watching your weight can help. If you might’t get your skin under control on your own, see your derm. I Have Zero Interest in Sex Is it my hormones?Probably not. Low libidocan be hard to fixand difficult to explain....

You hit thegymregularly but aren’t seeing results? Our self-test will help you pinpoint your better-body roadblock. “But revealing weaknesses, then improving on them, is the secret to changing your shape.” ), for an eye-opening assessment. It evaluates the three traits of true fitness: endurance, strength and body mobility. See how you rate, and use our expert tips to make your workout work for you. Then forget about retinas. Everyone will be scanning your ridiculously fit body!...

Fad dietsdon’t work. Lose too fast (more than 2 pounds per week) and you lose muscle along with fat. Then if you overeat again, the weight comes back and so does the fatbut not the muscle. What works?Slow, steady shrinking. Having fun keeps you young. It’s that simple. I thinktriathlon trainingis fun, especially when I’m challenging myself. I feel like a kid every morning before work, then I’m ready to tackle the day....

CoverGirl Lashblast Fusion Mascara, $9, features a unique brush that lengthens and plumps in one swipe. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, $9, whisk away even stubbornwaterproof makeupin seconds. Sonia Kashuk Full Volume Lashes, $5, lend a shot of glam. Fab false fringe for the cost of a latte. Smith’s Rosebud Salve, $6, soothes skin and cuticles and even tamesfrizzy hair. Maybelline New York Eye Studio Quad, $10, comes in 12trendy color combos....

Friends are supposed to make ushappy, right? Why keep these troublemakers around? So how can you decide if it’s worth salvaging a friendship that causes agitationbut also brings some happiness? The narcissistSixty-five percent of women have coped with an egomaniacal bud, our poll finds. The chronic downerFifty-nine percent have endured a needy or emotionally draining confidante. The criticFifty-five percent have befriended a self-righteous or overly critical person. The underminerForty-five percent confess that they’ve had pals who sling passive-aggressive backhanded compliments....

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. Instead of feeling as if you’re climbing the walls, you might take a deep breath and relax. Or embrace flower power: Studies on bothroseandpatchoulishow that theyreduce anxiety. Echo that Zen effect with similar florals such asylang-ylang. Or look for scents containing other soothing aromas likehoneysuckleorincenseto channel savasana-like serenity....

Kenya with The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Self-portrait in Tvsao, Kenya. Tanzania (Traveling with OXFAM as global ambassador) I was traveling with OXFAM in Tanzania. These are the beautiful farms and villages we saw. This is me trying to milk a cow in the traditional Maasai way. I’m not very good at it! In Tanzania pointing at the amazing pineapple fields. Our first day at the Sheldrick nursery with the elephant orphans....