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One married woman wonders what to do about her friend who has crossed the line with her husband.

By Kristina Grish

Lara (some names have been changed) is one of my closest friends... and when we were single, my dating partner in crime. I watched her charm men with an easy laugh or fixed gaze and eventually learned how to read her like a body-language expert on

This style is so much more than a bad-hair-day (see what that looks like on hot guys!) fix. Sex it up with these red carpet-inspired tricks.

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1. To get Shakira's sexy updo, prep first by blow-drying hair straight with a round brush, which will create volume at the roots and make strands supersmooth, according to Harry Josh, international creative consultant for John Frieda.

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2. Use a paddle brush to remove any tangles, then comb your hair straight back so that you don't have a part.

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3. Now tip your head back, and gather strands into a ponytail. Leaning creates volume plus prevents part lines and bumps.

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4. When gathered hair is level with your eyes, secure it with an elastic band. Wrap it tight (shoot for three loops) so that the band doesn't sag and look sloppy. Then take small chunk of strands and wrap it

OK, let us get this straight. A guy attacked his girlfriend's 10-pound Yorkie Emmit, breaking six ribs, damaging one eye so badly that it had to be removed, and bruising his kidney. And the woman is still dating him?!

It happened back in January when the boyfriend, Joseph, was pet-sitting for his girlfriend, Ashley, according to the New York Daily News. He allegedly let Emmit suffer for two days before seeking medical attention, at which point the cops were called. Joseph was handed down a 40-day sentence for misdemeanor animal cruelty.

He was released from jail this week and Ashley walked out of the courthouse with him, all smiles and holding his hand. What the eff?

We're clearly on Team Emmit, which is why we came up with four ways for the pooch to get back at Joseph.

1. Pretend to be asleep at the end of the bed while Ashley and Joseph are getting it on. Then blog about how tiny his junk is.

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2. Make a neutering

What do Katie Holmes, Kate Hudson, and Katherine Heigl have in common (besides their first names and the fact that they all appeared on Cosmo covers)? They're all at their most beautiful age. Well, at least that's what study of 2,000 British men and women found. (Wow, how do we get a job looking at photos of hot guys and rating them? Oh wait, we already have that job.)

The subjects said that women in their late 20s and early 30s were more attractive than those at other ages. And the peak of hotness was deemed to be age 31.

Now, we're not scientific or anything, but we took a look back at the style evolutions of Katie, Kate, and Katherine, and - whether it's just that their old looks are dated or that with age comes confidence - we tend to agree.

What do you think? Is 31 the hottest age? Or do women peak younger? Or older?

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There's no doubt about it - guys gossip. And it's not just your ex that you need to worry about. Current flames may be sharing some pretty dirty details about you to their friends.

"Most men don't understand proper relationship etiquette and don't think before talking about things you thought were just between the two of you," says New York City-based couples therapist Rachel Sussman. "It doesn't occur to them that it might be personal."

We got the dirt on why he thinks it's fine to share everything from your beauty habits to your secret kinky side so you can at least understand the cause of his verbal diarrhea...even if you may not be able to stop it.

1. You Wax Your Upper Lip

We all want guys to think we wake up looking amazing - whether we're sleeping with them or not. So it's mortifying to know that his buddies are aware that your look takes work. But, believe it or not, he's actually giving you a compliment when he yaps about your embarrassing beauty regime.

1. Eating chocolate and greasy foods makes you break out.
Go ahead and chow down. There's nothing in a candy bar or pepperoni pizza that's going to make zits suddenly sprout-"unless maybe you rub the pizza across your face a few times," says New York City dermatologist Diane Berson. (So please, try to hold yourself back.) The only foods that may exacerbate
acne are sushi, shellfish, and soy sauce, explains Dr. Berson; they all contain high amounts of iodine, which has been linked to inflammation and breakouts.
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2. Dry skin causes wrinkles.
Wouldn't it be great if a little moisturizer could keep lines at bay? Unfortunately, wrinkles form when
collagen breaks down far below the surface of the skin (which is right where dry skin occurs). Moisturizers
can improve the appearance of lines, though, by temporarily plumping the parched skin around them.
Sun exposure is the number one cause of collagen degeneration, so if you want a

Goth locks, heinous dye jobs, poodle perms - it must take a seriously talented stylist to make guys this hot look so craptastic. Here are a few of our favorite cringe-worthy looks.





George Clooney

This man is a notorious womanizer. No, seriously.

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Bradley Cooper

Our favorite Hangover star may be sober, but his hair is totally wasted.


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Johnny Depp

Even his crazy Mad Hatter do is an improvement on this creepy goth-inspired mop.

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Shemar Moore

That's one way to try to get nominated for a Golden Dome…er, Globe.



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Patrick Dempsey

Before he discovered the power of hair gel and a blowout, McDreamy rocked Jheri

Certain beauty moves are guaranteed to make any man with a pulse stop and stare. Others your girlfriends will appreciate way more. Here, guys break down the difference in their own words.

Guy Hot (left)
"Her makeup enhances her features but it still looks really natural. Plus, her shiny lips makes me want to kiss her." -Kevin, 28 Find out what his kiss really means.

Girl Hot (right)
"She has way too much makeup on and it's hard to kiss a girl when she's wearing all that lipstick." -Kevin, 28


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Guy Hot (left)
"I like the way her bangs frame her face and it doesn't look like she put a lot of effort into hair, which is a good thing." -Erik, 28 See more fuss-free styles.

Girl Hot (right)
"This look is too severe and deliberate for me. I prefer something softer." -Erik, 28 Try these looks instead.

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Guy Hot(left)
"I love the smoky-eye look - it's so sexy." -Eric, 31 Follow these easy