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10 Great NYC Bars & The Books To Get Caught Reading In Them

Could “Internal Focus” Make You More Productive?

“41, Single, & Pregnant” — This Is The New Normal

Hayley MacMillen

Are You Addicted To Stress?

By Rachel Nuwer We wear our stress like a badge of honor, humble-bragging about how little sleep we got last night, how our weekend was spent racing to mee

Juicy Facts That Designer Collaboration Superfans Will Love

by Stephanie Sporn

Entertainment News

Mindy Kaling Is A Glamour Woman Of The Year

With the year drawing closer to a close, it's about that time when our leading cultural barometers dole out their annual “best of” awards.

by Daniel Barna

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How To Shop Alexa Chung’s Closet

What To Buy From The Alexander Wang For H&M Collection

by Ellen Hoffman

Could Free Radicals Be Good For The Skin?

We’d be hard-pressed to think of a skin-care brand that doesn’t tout the power of antioxidants in at least one of its products. And, with good

10 Fashion Myths To Stop Believing Now

by Leeann Duggan

An Instagrammer Just Won $1,600 With This Snap

We know you guys are always up for an adventure — and a challenge. So, when we asked you to show us your most had-to-be-there weekend moments for our

Why You’re So Sad That Benedict Cumberbatch Got Engaged

It happened: Benedict Cumberbatch announced his engagement to theater director Sophie Hunter — and the hearts of a thousand Sherlock fans cried out i

by Sarah Jacoby

5 Stunning Homes We Want To Move Into Tomorrow

15 Unforgettable Moments In The History Of The CMAs

by Katy Lindenmuth

Your New Favorite Way To Eat Brussels Sprouts

Breakfast is one of those special things. Breakfast is one of those meals best lingered over with extra coffee and super fresh orange juice. It usually req

by Joy The Baker

Bodysuits: The Most Versatile Layering Piece You Don’t Own

Laura Ruof is a fashion and beauty blogger at Call To Style. She Instagrams at @Call_To_Style. In high school, I joined Model UN, mostly because my friends

Diverse Emoji Are Finally On The Way

Emoji are great. They manage to get the point across without saying much, making our instant world that much more instant. However, since its inception and

by Hayden Manders

Entertainment News

Sophia Loren Finally Explains The Jayne Mansfield Side Eye

It's one of the most iconic photographs in Hollywood history. Sophia Loren is giving the side eye to Jayne Mansfield. But, what happened? Why was Holl

by Vanessa Golembewski

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Why You Might Not Be Able To Have It All

Your Right To Maternity Leave What should you expect if you’re expecting? If you’re working, you should expect to have a big conversation with

by Elizabeth Segran

Entertainment News

Keira Knightley Says Women’s Bodies Are A “Battlegrou...

Keira Knightley is sick of the false portrayals of female bodies we so often see in the media. The actress has famously spoken out in the past when her che

by Lauren Le Vine

It’s Here: The First Porn Shot On A Drone (NSFW, Kinda)

Someone has finally found the connection between two popular pastimes: tourism and voyeurism. Brandon LaGanke and John Carlucci, the masterminds behind fil

by Sara Coughlin

Celebrity Style

What To Wear To A Party Full Of Fashion Insiders

by Annie Georgia Gre...

Why You Should Wrap Your Face In Lace

When you hear the word “lacy,” your mind tends to go to blouses and underthings, right? Well, it seems like the beauty space is having a love a

by Maria Del Russo

Is This Bacon Sandwich Better Than The Classic BLT?

Bring out peanut butter's savory side by topping it with a few strips of smoky bacon — cooked extra-crisp to hold up against sogginess. On heart

Jewelry Fiends, Enter To Win $1,500 Worth Of Arm Candy

We sure talk a lot about personal style around here — especially as it pertains to articles of clothing. But, a lot of times, what really makes an OO

Jennifer Lawrence Acts Her Heart Out In First Mockingjay...

From Walter White's criminal rise in Breaking Bad, to the blood-soaked Red Wedding in Game of Thrones, television has given us plenty of bombshell mom

by Daniel Barna

Entertainment News

30 Mind-Blowing Celebrity Tweets

Celebrity Twitter accounts are not often all that exciting. A fan retweet here. A plug for their new album or movie there. We get it, you're famous. S

by Vanessa Golembewski

Diet & Nutrition

What Would Happen If You Ate A “Do Not Eat” Packet?

Everywhere you look, you're being told what to do and what not to do. Even that little packet of beads you found in your new purse commands you not to

by Sarah Jacoby

Dare We Say This Hummus Will Best All Others?

When was the last time you were noshing at a party and there was no hummus? 2003 or something? The smooth, nutty dip has long been the official appetizer o

Entertainment News

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz’s First Date Will Melt Your Heart

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are one of those couples that just make us really happy. They're so in love. They make such cute kids. Just look at the wa

by Vanessa Golembewski

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10 Ways The Movies Get Sex Wrong

We'd love to say that what makes sex beautiful is the little imperfections, but unfortunately, that's not really true. There are weird sounds, th

by Leila Brillson

Celebrity Style

How Rihanna Does #CozyGirl, Call It #CozyBadGalRiRi

It is absolutely no surprise that Rihanna tends to run out of clothes. She only wears the runway hits, from the truly risqué to the completely cozy.

by Gina Marinelli

The Mean Girls Reunion Finally Makes Fetch Happen

We hope you're wearing pink — it is Wednesday, after all. A few months ago, Lindsay Lohan and Tina Fey whet our appetites for some magic to come

by Lauren Le Vine

5 Outfits That’ll Make You Want To Wear A Skirt Over Pants,...

As we know, Instagram loves a good throwback: It's true for weekly baby pictures, and for styling tricks, too. A little while back, our unofficial pla

Rumi Neely Shares Her Favorite L.A. Haunts — & What To Wear

Diet & Nutrition

4 Delicious Recipes That Give You All-Day Energy

by Kathleen Wong

Update: Those “Unethical” Feminist Tees Aren’t ...

Remember when Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in Elle UK wearing a t-shirt that read "This Is What a Feminist Looks Like"? Yeah, we swooned, too.

by Rufus Larsen

#AlexFromTarget: Marketing Scheme Or Plain Ol’ Meme?

Alex Christopher LaBeouf went from unsuspecting Target cashier to Internet celebrity in mere hours over the Halloween weekend. One sneaky picture of LaBeou

by Hayden Manders

Now, You Can Wear Fashion On Your Fingertips

by Maria Del Russo

12 Perfectly Timed Animal Photos That Will Make Your Day

Barack Obama Just Joined The “Shake It Off” Spoof Game

It looks like Barack Obama may have found himself a new theme song. After last night's midterm election drubbing, the president is reeling. As he emba

by Daniel Barna

Celebrity Style

There Will Be No Angel Wings For Kendall Jenner This Year

She may have posed for Vogue and protested down the Chanel runway, but there's a career milestone Kendall Jenner won't reach this year: walking i

by Gina Marinelli

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This Writer Demolished Her Troll With One Tweet

Like any popular web writer, Bryony Gordon gets a fair amount of weirdos. Currently a columnist for The Telegraph, Gordon's been a well-liked public f

by Kelsey Miller

Under-$50 ASOS Finds That Only Look Expensive

by Banu Ibrahim

Everything You Need To Know About Last Night’s Election

Here's everything you need to know about last night's midterm elections. The Big News Republicans won big, picking up as many as nine Senate seat

by Ben Reininga

Entertainment News

Britney Spears’ New Man Is TV Royalty

So much for bath time. A month ago Britney Spears was telling women that they didn't need a man so long as they had a soak in the tub. Now, it appears

by Erin Donnelly

The 4 Stretches EVERYONE Should Do

There’s a certain rush that comes along with sweating profusely. It’s that “high” that motivates you to come back for more. The mai

by Julia Baggish

Taylor Swift To Single-Handedly Revive The Music Industry

It's official: Taylor Swift's 1989 is pumping some much-needed dollars into the music industry. Not only did the album debut at number one on the

by Lauren Le Vine

Which U.S. States Wear The Highest High Heels?

Whether you’re talking about a preference for cowboy boots or pointy ankle booties, black cocktail dresses or glittery “going out” tops,

Entertainment News

Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake Expecting First Child, Us We...

This week's issue of Us Weekly is all about Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's “Baby Joy.” That can only mean one thing: Multiple a

by Lauren Le Vine

Shopping
Taylor Swift Channels Her Inner Schoolgirl (& On A Budget)
by Casey Lewis

Movies
The First Minions Trailer Wants To Kill You With Cuteness
How's this for a kids' movie idea: Two single-celled organisms (a polite way of saying germs) set out to find a diabolical super-villain to serve
by Daniel Barna

Entertainment News
Kelly Rowland Welcomes A Baby Boy
Photo: BEImages/Matt Baron. Us Weekly confirms Kelly Rowland has given birth. She and husband, Tim Witherspoon, welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday, November 4.
by Vanessa Golembewski

San Francisco
How A Top Fashion Blogger Does Fall Style
by Angela Tafoya

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Los Angeles
The 13 Latest & Greatest Apps To Download Right Now
by Erin Fitzpatrick

Entertainment News
Benedict Cumberbatch Is Engaged
'Tis a sad day for Cumberbabes. The man with the mad photobombing skills and killer mastery of the Beyoncé walk is officially off the market. T
by Erin Donnelly

Styling Tips
Face Your Fears: “Going-Out” Edition
by Connie Wang

Makeup
23 Beauty Products You Didn’t Even Know You Needed
by Phillip Picardi

Entertainment News
8 Things You Need To Know This AM — Nov 05 2014
For the first time in eight years, Republicans have gained control of the United States Senate, consolidating GOP control of the legislative branch. Ariana
by Lauren Le Vine

Chicago
The Healthiest — & Most Delicious — Menu Options At 9 Chicago Ho...
So, you and your crew have finally scored reservations at one of Chicago's hottest spots. But, with the holiday season swiftly approaching, you'r
by K. Aleisha Fetters

Fitness
You’re Wasting Time At The Gym & You Don’t Even Know It
You don’t have to learn a bunch of complicated new moves to see results at the gym. While it may help combat the boredom, if you’re perfectly h
by Bari Lieberman