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Stretch It: Shoulder and Neck Stretching Backbend
This stretch may look familiar if you've taken a yoga class. It's the prep pose you learn before doing Wheel pose. Also called Half Wheel, this stretch will increase flexibility in your spine, and also stretch out your shoulders and the back of your neck.
Get Natalie Portman's Perfect Pink Pout
Last night at the premiere of her new movie Brothers, Natalie Portman was looking her usual gorgeous self. Her lips were an especially perfect shade of pink, a color that her stylist Jeanine Lobell says is Chanel Aqualumiere Lip Gloss in Hirondelle ($27), which is part of Chanel's holiday collection. If you don't have access to the limited-edition shade, though, have no fear—I've put together a bunch of similar shades so that you can get Natalie's gorgeous lip look, too.
See a '40s Pinup Face of the Day
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No Equipment Necessary: Seated Sweeping Leg Lift
Time to strengthen those quads with this simple yet effective move you can do anywhere. This exercise will tone your upper legs, which will make your legs appear slimmer. Toned thighs will also give you strength when running, biking, swimming, or doing everyday activities like going up stairs.
How-To: 14 Tips For Being a Gracious Guest
Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and remembering our blessings. Yesterday, I gave you tips on how to keep your cool if you're hosting Thanksgiving. But if you're spending Thanksgiving dinner as a guest, you have responsibilities as well!
How to Set a Formal Place Setting
Since so much thought, time, and preparation goes into making the Thanksgiving meal I think it's important to properly set the table. Thanksgiving is only three short days away, so why not do the place settings tonight? From the utensils to the water glass, it can be hard to remember where everything goes.
How-To: Alicia Keys's AMAs Makeup
Most of you loved Alicia's makeup at the AMAs last night, so to help you get her gorgeous blue shadow and pink lip, I got the lowdown from her stylist, Ashunta Sheriff. "Alicia's look was inspired by her hand-beaded gown, which was various shades of blue," she says. "The look was pretty, regal, and sexy."
Thanksgiving Tip: Freeze the Butter Before Making Pie
When making pie dough, it's very important to use really cold butter. This will ensure that the crust is rich, flaky, and buttery. Most recipes remind you that the butter should be cold, but whenever I'm baking a pie, the first thing I do, before measuring anything, is cut the butter into 1/4-inch cubes.
Hollywood's 10 Hottest Ways to Wear Cat-Eye Liner
Cat-eye liner is never out of style, but it's having a huge red carpet resurgence right now, and celebrities (with their stylists' help, of course) are coming up with increasingly cool and unique new takes on the classic look. Recently, I've seen a ton of gorgeous new looks on some of Hollywood's loveliest ladies, and since the rest of us don't have Pat McGrath to help us out, I decided to do step-by-step breakdowns for 10 of the best looks I've seen lately, so that you can do them yourself at home. They're pretty, sexy, edgy, and perfect for a holiday party.
How-To: Make a Pretty Thanksgiving Garland
If your family is anything like mine at Thanksgiving, there are likely a few kids running underfoot who'd love a planned activity. That's why this Thanksgiving leaf garland is so perfect: it gives kids a meaningful task, and is a quick enough project that you can make it before turkey hits the table.
Here's What You'll Need
- This leaf template
- Colored paper/construction paper
- Twine, yarn, or string
- Scissors
- Double-sided tape
- Pens or pencils
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