By Hillary Quinn, Glamour magazine
You know you should be getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but did you also know that getting those zzz's earlier rather than later has even more benefits-we're talking weight loss, heart health, improved job performance and more!-than going to bed later and sleeping in? Check 'em out here!
By Daisy Shaw, Allure magazine
When the world is watching your every move, you better have your look perfected-and Kate Middleton hasn't made a wrong move yet. Here are the lessons in flawlessness we've learned from England's newest princess.
By Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour magazine
Since you are probably sitting at your desk wishing you were back in bed this Monday morning, let's talk about sheets, shall we? Changing your sheets often isn't just something you should do because Mom trained you well--it also can have a direct impact on the way you look.
Your pillowcase collects all kinds of crud that can clog the pores on your face over time, from conditioner residue left on your hair post-shower to natural scalp oils to grime and grease on your body. That's why dermatologists recommend changing it at least once a week, or more if you're acne-prone. Washing sheets regularly in hot water also kills off dust mites that can cause allergies, leaving you with pink patches or puffy, itchy eyes.
I'm ashamed to admit that since having a baby, I've been slacking in the sheets-changing department, so I recently resolved that I will re-dress our bed every Sunday (along with changing all our towels, the crib sheet, our dishtowels, and
By Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour magazine
As Mother's Day approaches, my inbox has been flooded with press releases about various fragrances that would, reportedly, make great gifts for Ma. Well I don't know about you, but I would never buy my mom a new fragrance for Mother's Day.
Since as far back as I can remember, my mom has worn the same perfume. It's called K de Krizia, and it has become exceedingly hard to find in recent years, so whenever I stumble across a couple bottles at a Perfumania in some far-flung mall, I make sure to snatch them up. My mom is definitely in need of a replacement fragrance--one that's readily available at department stores would be nice--but both my father and I have tried and failed at finding her one too many times over the years to attempt that again for Mother's Day 2011. I'm not wasting money on some bottle that'll just collect dust on her bureau until she can politely toss it. (Maybe someday I'll take advantage of my beauty-writing gig and enlist
Outfit dilemmas beware, 'cause your days are numbered! What to Wear, Where-the new book from Who What Wear style pros Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power-is the ultimate getting-dressed guide for every sitch under the sun. Before you run out and grab their chic book (and you should!), snag a few of their expert outfit ideas for spring, right here, right now!
Your new hairstyle should be three things: cute, easy and totally celeb-worthy. And guess what? These 16 new hair ideas score perfect 10s in all three categories-so go on, get pinning, clipping, parting and braiding right this sec!
By Sunny Sea Gold, Glamour magazine
You may remember my name from when I chronicled my 20-pound weight loss with the Body by Glamour plan a few years ago. Exercise and diet tweaks helped me shed the pounds, but I wouldn't have been able to succeed if I hadn't first dealt with something I'd been silently struggling with for years: binge eating disorder.
It's normal to overeat once in a while, but my habits were not normal; I'd binge several days a week, and feel disgusted with myself every time. And I wasn't alone. Research shows the disorder-also known as BED-is more common than bulimia and anorexia combined. It can lead to digestive issues and weight-related problems like diabetes, but scarily, "a lot of doctors aren't recognizing BED-they just tell patients to lose weight," says Johanna Kandel, executive director of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. But you don't have to be overweight to have it. Here, four habits people with BED share:
Eating in Secret
It's almost
By Devin Tomb, Glamour magazine
Hey, Hawaii! What are you wearing today? This month, Glamour's street style stalkers slathered on the SPF and headed to the island of Oahu. Adore the outfits-and the confidence-of the women there!
By Beth Shapouri, Glamour magazine
Between the star Leona Lewis has been sporting and the heart Shenae Grimes wore on her cheek over the weekend to the College Television Awards, I'm starting to wonder if face art is becoming a trend. And if it is, are you into it?
I suspect it's either a temporary tattoo or drawn in with an eyeliner pencil, which means that either way, this is a trend that would be really really easy to get in on on a random Monday. But would you want to? And is this something you've seen popping up recently, too? Are there ladies out there across the country with four leaf clovers and horseshoes and other Lucky Charms on their cheeks?
In other words, if this is a trend, do you vote it overall a Do or a Don't? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
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By Beth Shapouri, Glamour magazine
Former star of The Hills and The City, Whitney Port , has gone strawberry blonde.
Yes, there's definitely some red in there--a change from the dark honey blonde she was for years.
The question is do you like it this shade? Or do you miss her old hue? Sound off below!
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