Cheating Hearts

by Stephanie Laurtizen

“Cheating is anything your partner does that he/she wouldn’t do in your presence” –Tasha Cunningham, author of So The Bastard Broke Your Heart, Now What?
“Cheating is also about intent,” says Cecily Knobler, a relationship writer and author of She’s Crazy He’s a Liar – Now What? “It doesn’t have to be just sex, making out, or kissing.” If your partner is collecting phones numbers with plans of drunk dialing those people when you’re not around, that could be considered cheating too.
Don’t let a guy pull a Jesse James on You! Straying. Indiscretions. Sleeping Around. No matter what you call it, cheating is a harsh reality. When your lover has another, it’s time to stop being angry-and start getting even- or better yet- moving on!

Hey, It's OK! ...

...to laugh so loudly that everybody stares.

...to spend a whole happy hour making up names for that band you all are totally going to start.

...if the erotic appeal of toe-sucking completely baffles you.

...to not have the kind of dad who plays golf, wears a tie, and serves as your personal ATM. (Hear that, greeating card people?)

...if you have a "type." The heart wants what it wants. Also, the loins. They want what they want too.

...to tell him you need more than a drawer at his place. Please: counter space in the bathroom, room in the closet, and a spot for your soy milk. Let's be real.

...to have a couple of holdover phrases from high school that you just can't get rid of. Sweet!

Set the Trend

Sleek & Edgy
Offering an unexpected mix of textures and proportions, this style is both tough and tender. Hair is smooth and glamorous, which boosts a sexy tomboy look, as do the tailored shorts and fitted leather jacket. A shimmering tank and matching accessories inject a shot of excitement.

Bright & Light
A look that’s sexy and fresh, this style focuses on texture and softness with few distractions. The saturated color and simple lines of the dress offer a backdrop for vibrant blonds hair that’s full of movement and body. Gathered layers in the dress soften it’s figure-skimming silhouette while strappy fleshtone platforms elongate legs.

Looks
This understated but powerful style provides the perfect backdrop for a spectacular hair. The classic black and white color palette is minimally adored with chunky metal jewelry and a strong shoe, letting the hair’s incredible volume and softness take center stage.

Bohemian Chic
Centered around a colorful, exotic pattern and naturally lush hair, this laid-back look is all about freedom. A feminine dress stays relaxed with a casual cover-up and earthy accessories. Hair is just as easygoing-gorgeous and healthy, with cascading loose curls.

Set The Trend
Whether you’re a carefree spirit or a slick modernist, there is a style to fit your taste. Use these guides to four of summer’s best looks to discover the fashion elements that make them work and see how to recreate the hairstyles that each one shine.

Think Thinner

Health Now. A happier, healthier girls night out. Break out your Manolos! Sex and the City2, out this month, will inspire you to head out with your friends. Here, how to have a fab time-and still feel fine in the a.m.

Invite Right. We all need the occasional bitchfest over beer, but be sure to include upbeat friends in your party. Research from Harvard and the University of California, San Diego, found that every happy person in your social circle can raise your spirits by 9 percent.

Brighten Up. Wearing spring colors like yellow and pink may help you feel happier and more energized, experts say.

Think Thinner. The chips and guac are calling? Try this: Start a convo with a friend who has no problem saying no. “Just thinking about her-how long you’ve known her, what her traits are-that’s enough to help you stay in control”, says Michelle van Dellen, PhD, a visiting psychology professor at the University of Georgia, who has done a number of studies on this surprising effect. “Even just keeping some pictures of people whose habits you admire on your phone could help.” This trick can improve your own willpower by bringing certain thoughts, like self control, to the front of your mind.

Detox Deliciously. If you see an asparagus appetizer on the menu, order it. The veggie is chock full of amino acids important to metabolizing alcohol, so it may ease hangovers, whether you eat it before or after drinking, according to a study in the Journal of Food Science.

Styling Tips for the Party Girl

GET A PERFECT AT-HOME BLOW-OUT

Who doesn't love that fresh-from-the-salon, blow-dried look? We asked on Saradeth of Pon International in Anaheim Hills, CA to offer his tips for perfect at-home results. For starters, be sure to use the right product for your hair type.

• FINE, THIN OR LIMP HAIR: Use a thickening spray or mousse for subtle body and fullness.
• NORMAL OR STRAIGHT HAIR: Try a lightweight styling lotion for just a hint of control.
• COARSE, WAVY OR CURLY HAIR: Add a straightening product to damp strands.
• FIGHT FRIZZ: Add a few drops of shine serum if your hair is prone to drizz.

Once you've got the right products, here's how to blow-dry like a pro:

Attach a concentrator onto your blow dryer, grab a paddle brush and work with one section at a time. Using the flat edge of the brush, smooth smaller sections straight, pulling with slight tension with the concentrator right on the brush. Continue until all sections are done and then style as desired.

Dive Bars

Finally, an excuse to wear something totally comfy on Saturday night. Trend reports show that the hot thing to do right now is hang at a dive bar. Skip getting gussied up in a tight dress and heels for a club or lounge, and check out a neighborhood joint with your pals. Thanks to the casual atmosphere, you'ss actually be able to catch up instead of having to scream over the music and dealing with the crowded bar. Plus, there are usually fun games, like pool or darts, for you to play.

Article Courtesy of Cosmopolitan

Grand Marnier on the Rocks

Let me tell you about this Bachelorette Party that I recently went to. Go with me on this, Grand Marnier on the Rocks is My Signature Drink. I love this drink! People tell me that you don't drink Grand Marnier on the rocks because it is a liqueur but I love it, so I drink it.

Now back to the story, we were in Vegas at Chippendales for the Bachelorette Party and let me just say, those men are Hunky Hottt! So Hot, I wanted to lick them clean! The bartender asked me what if I would like a drink, so I asked for a Grand Marnier on the Rocks. Lets just say I had a few before I dismissed myself to the bathroom. In the powder room as I was reapplying my lipstick when I realized that there was something wet dripping onto my new, gorgeous, expensive, stilletto heels! I look down and I realize that while I was exiting my stall, that the tail end of my skirt had fallen in the toilet. It was quite the moment.

Bottom line, it is hard to keep it together when your dealing with that liquid poision and Remember. . .

Beauty to me is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.