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You wouldn't put a Steal My Stuff! sign on your front door, but you may be sending criminals a similar message by saying too much on Facebook or Twitter. Follow our rules and you'll lower the odds of being the victim of a break-in and read this article before you go on Facebook again!

Keri McMullen was stoked. It was a Saturday in late March, and that morning, the 33-year-old had completed a 10K race. To celebrate, she and her fiancé, Kurt, and four of their friends were going to see the Fire Department Band, a local group, play at the Phoenix Hill Tavern in Louisville, Kentucky, about 10 minutes from the house Keri and Kurt were leasing.

Just before 6 p.m., Keri logged on to Facebook and posted a typical status update: "Heading to the Hill with Kurt...to see Fire Department." About two-and-a-half hours later, the couple was having a great time listening to music at the bar. Meanwhile, two men wearing hooded sweatshirts were

1. Locate your shape. 2. See which styles flatter you most. 3. Step out looking smokin'.




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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Curvylicious
Wide-leg, boot-cut, and flared denims balance out fuller thighs. Opt for a dark rinse or fading in the center of the leg-both are slimming.

Related: 4 Outfits That Make Your Thighs Look Thinner













Shorty
Slim-fit jeans that hit right at the ankle elongate legs. Avoid wide styles, which can overwhelm your frame and make your bottom half look like a square.

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Bitty Booty
Go for pockets that are little (your rear end will seem bigger in contrast), close-set (to give the illusion of rounder hips), or have flaps (for extra bulk).

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"What were they thinking?" is all we want to know after reading these hilarious interview stories shared by hiring managers and HR reps. "There can be fine lines between ambitious, appropriate, and what's just weird," says Vicki Salemi, career expert and author of Big Career in the Big City. Needless to say, none of these job seekers got a callback. Plus: Read about these 8 awesome new jobs you've never heard about.

No-Panties Peekaboo
"The most awkward interview I ever had to conduct was with a woman who wore an ill-fitted skirt-and no underwear. Maybe she was worried about panty lines, but when she sat down, I got to know her a little too well. I rushed through the interview because I was so disturbed by the crotch shot." -Sarah, television producer

Related: Stuck in a sucky job? Here's what to do.

Mama Drama
"I needed to hire an intern and had done a phone interview with a candidate I really liked. But then when she came in to meet with me in person, she brought

There's something funny about the fact that celebs choke down gross diet drinks to stay thin when they could be enjoying a glass of wine like normal people. New research found that wine (seriously, wine!) can help keep your weight in check. Of course, you can't chug a bottle and look like Marisa Miller (or pair your cabernet with a pint of ice cream), but drinking it in moderation-that means about a glass a day, tops-has some awesome perks. We asked doctors to explain.

Happy Hour Does Your Body Good...
The evidence is impressive. Researchers kept tabs on nearly 20,000 normal-weight women for 13 years. Over time, the women who drank a glass or two of red wine a day were 30 percent less likely to be overweight than the nondrinkers (they tracked women who drank liquor and beer too, but the link was strongest for red wine). That's not surprising, since vino has other benefits. "It's rich in antioxidants that reduce cholesterol and blood pressure," says Jana Klauer, a New York City

Here's how to tell if a bad friend might one day pull a mean move on you.

1. She only tags you in her Facebook pictures if your eyes are closed or your back is turned away from the camera. Time to unfriend.

2. When you tell her that you caught your boyfriend in bed with another woman her first question is, "Was she pretty?"

3. She barely speaks to her friends from high school and college, but her lawyer is on speed dial.

4. Her new cocktail ring looks mysteriously like the one you just misplaced.

5. She invites your crush to a dinner party at her apartment, but "forgets" to tell you. Here's how to handle a train wreck friend.

6. You dread reading her Twitter feed. No one should be subjected to a play-by-play of all of her drama.

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7. Her ultimate compliment is, "You remind me so much of myself."

8. When she meets your new guy, she pulls you aside and says, "Well, he's not my type but he seems like a good match for

We'll show you how to recreate the sexiest hairstyles from the award show so you can look like an A-Lister even if you're just going out for ice cream. Plus: Check out the 22 Hottest Dresses at the Emmy Awards

Lea Michele
The sexy Glee brunette turned heads with her perfectly coiffed straight bangs and wavy strands. Find out how to steal her look.





Eva Longoria Parker
Eva styled her wavy tresses into a chic chignon. OK, we're guessing her stylist was the one working the magic, but it's easy to get her look on your own.



January Jones
Is it just us, or has Mad Men's Mrs. Draper really updated her look? Find out how to get her "I just woke up but I still look totally amazing" bedhead bob.



Anna Paquin
The True Blood beauty had one of the most memorable looks of the night with an updo bumped with a band. Here's how to get her look.



Christina Hendricks
Mad Men's fiery redhead departed from her signature updo with romantic waves. Find out how to get untamed, dangerous waves like hers.

From a flower-wearing hippie chick to a stylista with silky strands, Drew has reinvented her look over and over. We'll show you how to steal these star styles. And see how other celebs have changed their look over the year.


1995- Drew's honey blonde pixie cut was refreshing and sweet...and just months after she rocked a slicker version on a naughty mag. Find out which year she was on the cover of Cosmo.



1999- Drew helped revive the hippie headband trend with this look. See how a celeb style looks on you with Cosmo's Virtual Salon.




2003- At the Hollywood premiere of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, she went with tousled, beachy waves and smoky eyes. Plus: Find out what guys think about your hair!



2004- Drew sported a polished-but-relaxed chignon at the 50 First Dates premiere.



2005- At the 77th Annual Academy Awards, her rich auburn hair color complemented the glamorous updo.



2006- Showing off her fashion-forward side, Drew turned heads with this hairstyle during Olympus Fashion

Since your cycle is a monthly thing, it's important to eat the right stuff at the right times. Optimize your energy and relax your mood swings by eating these foods on certain days.

Want more? Find out which so-called health foods will make you gain weight, the ones that feed your sex drive, and what you should eat to get rid of your muffin top.

Days 1-5

You're emotionally sensitive right now. Magnesium-rich chow (spinach, whole grains) and foods with omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, sardines, walnuts) will steady your nerves.

Days 6-13

Rising hormones insulate you from stress, so you'll find it easier to eat healthfully. Now's the time to load up on fruits and veggies. Plus: Read the 6 ways to get him in shape... and Improve your sex life.

Days 14-17

All of your senses are heightened - including taste. Indulge in fabulous gourmet foods, such as cheese, lobster, beef, and good wine. Think you know which snack is healthier? Play Snackdown and find out!

Days