Blog Posts by Glamour Magazine

By Lisa Freedman, Glamour magazine

How about starting off the year with a few easy New Year's resolutions for a healthier 2011. After all, one little brush with goal-setting success just may kick-start your commitment to your larger health goals (hello, eating better or hitting the gym more often).

By Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour magazine

It's not glamorous, or new, and your eyes probably skip right over it when you're browsing the lotion section of the drugstore--but so many dermatologists have told me that this old-standby hand cream is a proven miracle worker. (Wanna know what it is?)

It's Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream. And it's only 4 bucks at the drugstore!

You know how I swear by Vaseline, especially this time of year? Well this hand cream is like Vaseline on steroids. You only need a teensy, tiny speck (any more and you'll feel greasy); rub it vigorously between your palms to warm and kind of melt it, and then work it into your hands and cuticles. Do this before slipping on your mittens, and the heat will intensify the effects. I try to remember to use it before bed, too.

Why is it so great? Well basically, it's mostly glycerin, which is super-effective at holding water in the skin (it's a humectant ingredient, which means it actually draws water into the

By Aina Hunter and Angela Black, Glamour magazine

No matter how tight your budget, you should never have to skimp on something as important as your body. Here, how to feel great but pay nada.

By Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour magazine

Dive in for why-didn't-I-think-of-that beauty tricks and tips to make your hair, makeup, skin and nails look gorge all winter long.

By Abbie Kozolchyk, Allure magazine

Yes, you should consider your hair type and facial features when deciding on a hairstyle. But don't forget another crucial factor: your face shape. Choosing a hairstyle that flatters it compliments you from all angles. Three A-list stylists share their secrets on the best cuts and styles for everyone.

By Beth Shapouri, Glamour magazine

Thanks to the crazy amounts of snow that hit parts of the country yesterday, a lot of you are probably stuck inside today. The rest are probably just struggling to fill the post-holiday-weekend void. Either way, you might just be bored. So I've got some treatments to keep you pretty, nail looks that'll perk you up and makeup tricks that you can practice mastering to keep you occupied. You know, so you don't end up doing something stupid like over-plucking your eyebrows.

#1: Try making a hair mask of sorts out of coconut oil. It'll leave your hair incredibly shiny.

Related: 12 New Ways to Wear Your Hair This Winter

#2: Experiment with nail art. I'd suggest starting by recreating Katy Perry's polka dot nails.

#3: Master the Kardashian smoky eye. Just takes some dark shadow and a ton of mascara.

And #4: Shower in the dark. It's quite relaxing.

What are you up today? And did you get a lot of snow where you are? Or is it sunny and

By Sophia Panych, Allure magazine

In 2010, we painted our nails greige and even tried brown lipstick-but with the new year comes new makeup trends. Get ready to get excited for 2011's fresh beauty ideas.

By Mikki Halpin, Glamour magazine

Call us cynics, but when Harvard University started a whole course on happiness and bookstores filled up with heavy tomes on the subject, happiness suddenly started to feel like work. But it doesn't have to be! Research has yielded some shockingly simple instant-happiness tips-and we've added gobs of plain old funny stuff to the mix to make you smile. Enjoy!