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Now Prince William is officially engaged, we went on the hunt for other royals who could take his throne.
Prince Harry, England Age: 25

The only thing hotter than a bad boy? A bad boy gone good. Prince Harry seems to have ditched his rebellious ways...for now. Oh, and have you seen how this prince rides a horse? Just saying.

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Okay, so he's technically not a prince yet, but this blue-blooded guy could inherit the throne if his uncle Prince Albert II dies and his mom turns down the job (which people think she will). Monarchy red tape aside, the guy is gorgeous and smart-he speaks French, English, German, and Italian.

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Prince Nicholas, Romania

We've always been a sucker for designer labels...and Nicholas was officially given the

Allow us to introduce you to the one gift you can buy yourself and pass off as a present for him. These naughty underthings will look smokin' hot on you...or your bedroom floor.

The balconette style bra makes your twins perkier, the cut of the undies makes you long lean and long, and the print, well, that just makes him drool. (cosabella.com, $103.50 and $40)


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Perfect for small-up-top and any-size-on-bottom girls, this classic set is sexy without being skanky. In other words, it's not dirty, but it will make him think dirty thoughts. (calvinkelin.com, $26 and $44)



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Just because you stay in on a Saturday night doesn't mean you can't get decked out. Put on this "dress," a pair of heels, and have more fun than you possibly could have out on the town. (Victoria's Secret, $35)


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Face oils are like super-concentrated serums, packed with amazingly hydrating essential oils (like jojoba, sweet almond and olive oils). They instantly absorb into your skin (experts say that's because your skin recognizes them as being similar to your natural oils, so drink them up). And surprisingly everyone-even people with oilier complexions-can slather them on to get a gorgeous, hydrated glow.

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We talked with NYC dermatologist Anne Chapas about the myths surrounding oil, and how to get your glow on, even in the winter. Here's what we learned:

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Oil is fast absorbing.
According to Dr. Chapas, the most common myth about face oil is that it will leave you feeling greasy. But in reality, oil absorbs rather fast, leaving a smooth, supple finish. "Oil is an excellent moisturizer as it hydrates by absorbing in between the individual skin cells, sealing in water," says Chapas. For optimum moisture,

Your skin tends to turn paler as it gets colder, which is why your highlights can suddenly make you appear waxen. To avoid the dead-woman-walking effect, take a hair hint from Beyoncé and switch to a richer hue. Here, Renee Patronik, a L'Oréal consulting colorist, gives tips on how to do it:

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Choose the right color.
Warm skin? Look for golden undertones. Match cool complexions with an ashier shade. Make a subtle change.
Don't go more than two shades deeper than your current color or you'll look washed out.
Give it a test run.
Darken a few strands underneath first. You can snip them off if you really don't like it.
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The holidays are coming up, which means 'tis the season for winning over your guy's family...gulp. Just thank god these embarrassing, awkward, or just plain weird stories didn't happen to you.

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"The first time I met my guy's mom, we swung by her house to say hello before heading over to my place. After a half hour or so, he told her we had to leave. She freaked out and screamed, 'You're just thinking with your dick!' My boyfriend stormed out with me awkwardly trailing behind." -Amanda, 29

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"My boyfriend's mom was raised in the Philippines and English is her second language. The first time we met she squeezed my butt-hard. Apparently she does this when any one of her five sons brings home a girl to make sure she has baby-bearing hips." -Zoe, 27

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"The second time I went out with my husband, I met him at a bar where this band he loved was playing. He

Baby Got Back

Stick to clean pockets, since decorations add volume. Also, a contoured waist that's higher in the back ensures total coverage.


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Sometimes you're just going about your business -- working, partying, falling in love -- when suddenly, you're blindsided: You get fired, your guy dumps you, or you go broke. Cosmo's gonna tell you how to rebound.

You're Broke

How to Bounce Back

You're not alone: Forty-two percent of the college class of 2006 admitted to living at home a year after graduation. But even if credit-card expenses are getting you down, try to stay out on your own, advises Patricia Brennan, a certified financial planner who teaches personal finance courses at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Morris County in New Jersey. To get back on your feet, Brennan suggests shifting credit balances to a promotional zero-percent card and finding budget leaks by writing down every dollar you spend for a month. And the little things really count, she adds: Try brown-bagging your lunch, drinking coffee at home rather than buying a daily jumbo cappuccino, and saving your loose change.

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Messy piles of stuff aren't just ugly; they're stress-inducing. Interior designer Taniya Nayak, host of HGTV's Destination Design, makes straightening up less of a chore.

Mason jars are great organizers: They look pretty and are functional. Line them up on top of your dresser or bathroom sink, and keep hair bands and clips and makeup brushes in them so that stuff isn't loose.

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Shoe stores will often give away whatever boxes they have lying around. Ask a cashier for some, and use them to file documents (like credit-card statements, tax info, etc). Label each box with what it holds, and then stack them in a closet.

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Like to keep magazines (ahem, Cosmo) in the bathroom to read in the tub? They look sloppy heaped on the back of the toilet. Grab an extra towel rod at the hardware store, and install it (it's as simple as screwing it in) within reaching range. Hang mags over it so they look pretty on