Want to make your boyfriend's jaw drop on Valentine's Day? The following beauty ideas will do the trick.
By Andrea Lavinthal
Related: 30 Ways To Turn Him OnIt's a sad truth that the thrill of primping for date night tends to wear off when you're in a serious relationship. But, if you want to bring back that early excitement when you first started dating and couldn't keep your hands off each other, it's important to pull out all the beauty stops once in awhile. And what better excuse than Valentine's Day to do it up? Here, tricks that'll totally turn on the man who's seen you naked a zillion times.
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1. Look and taste sweet.
Instead of using a regular shimmer powder or body lotion to make your shoulders and chest gleam, try a flavored formula. That way, he'll get a sweet surprise when he goes in for a kiss. Two good ones: Urban Decay Honey Body Powder, $26, and Booty Parlor Dust Up Kissable Body Shimmer, $28.
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Suggest one of these dates and we promise he won't say, "Nah, I'd rather just take a long walk on the beach and talk about my feelings."
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The Date: Rent a Vespa and Go for a RideWhy He'll Love It: Your guy will feel like a badass on two wheels and you'll have the perfect excuse to wrap your arms around him.
What to Wear: Channel Kristen Stewart and wear a leather jacket, skinny jeans, biker boots, and a helmet.
The Bad Girl Move to Make: After your joyride, head back to your place and take off everything...except the motorcycle boots.
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The Date: Take Him to a Classic Rock Concert
Why He'll Love It: He's been dying to see Aerosmith, Bob Dylan, or Cheap Trick since he was a kid - and you'll be the girl who made his dream happen. If his favorite band isn't touring in your city, find a local paper and pick out an up-and-coming band you both want to check out.
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By Cosmopolitan.com | Healthy Living – Tue, Feb 1, 2011 6:10 PM EST
By Zoë Ruderman
There are a lot of explanations as to why women tend to put on a few pounds during the winter.
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Comfort food cravings. The chilly weather, which makes it hard to get out of bed and to the gym. And of course the fact that there's no motivation in the form of shorts and bikinis to stay svelte. But scientists recently discovered a new-and totally surprising-reason why the number on the scale might go up of the year: your thermostat.
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Yes, the little dial on the wall could be partially to blame for your jeans fitting a little more snugly.
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Researchers found a link between cranking up the heat and gaining poundage, according to an article published in the journal Obesity Reviews and reported on in the New York Times.
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They also discovered that turning down the
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By Cosmopolitan.com | Big Game – Mon, Jan 31, 2011 5:51 PM EST
Invite the group over for great finger food and some very heated competition.
By Katie Lee
For this year's Super Bowl Sunday, keep the atmosphere casual, and serve simple comfort foods that are easy to eat. You might want to offer up a little wager to make things interesting.
Related: Lose Weight While Watching the Super BowlCaramelized Onion Dip With Potato Chips
Try to refrain from licking the bowl clean in front of your guests.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, very thinly sliced
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 scallion, green part only, thinly sliced
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Sauté onion slices in oil on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until they begin to brown. Stir in ¼ cup water, and scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the
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These oh-so common fiesta faux pas will make any get-together crash-and-burn.
By Zoe RudermanHaving a gathering at your place can be a lot of pressure. So we asked celeb party planner Jes Gordon, author of Party Like a Rock Star, to share the hostess mistakes that can turn a bash into a dud. Steer clear of these crimes and your fête will be memorable...for the right reasons.
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1. Sending invites too late - or too early.
If you want people to come to your Super Bowl party, invitation timing is everything. Tell friends more than two months in advance and they'll forget about the get-together by the time it rolls around. But wait until a day or two before, and you'll be drinking that entire keg with just one or two other lonely people. Jes recommends sending everyone the details about a month beforehand for a formal party and about two weeks before if you're throwing a casual gathering.
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1. Jump rope for two-minute intervals. Repeat four times. (111 calories)2. Run up and down the stairs of your apartment building or house during a commercial break. (42 calories)
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3. Stand in front of your couch, squat until your butt is just above the seat cushions, and hold that position for one minute. Repeat four times. (80 calories)
4. Lie down on the floor on your side and do leg lifts for five minutes. (50 calories)
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5. Do arm circles for one minute. Repeat two more times. (20 calories)
6. Sprint to the bathroom, hover over the toilet seat while you pee, and sprint back. (30 calories)
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Want to know if you could be getting engaged soon? Here, the sneaky hints that your boyfriend is about to put a ring on it.
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1. He's extra helpful.
If your guy shows a sudden interest in doing dishes or picking out sheets at Bed, Bath & Beyond, he may be trying to prove he's husband material. "Before he pops the question, he'll subconsciously seek out ways to show off his domestic side," says Tamsen Fadal, co-author of Why Hasn't He Proposed? "He wants to make sure you see him as a partner who pulls his weight."
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2. He talks himself up.
Even though you have a career of your own and can take care of yourself, most men still want to be on solid financial footing (good job, decent salary, clear credit) before getting engaged. "It's instinctual for men to want to provide for their partner," says Les Parrott, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Crazy Good Sex. "So they'll frequentlyWhat His Food Choices Reveal About Him
By Cosmopolitan.com | Love + Sex – Wed, Jan 26, 2011 6:10 PM ESTA man's go-to meal or dessert says a lot about his personality, relationship style, and even what he's like in the sack. Read on for the juicy info.
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