What makes women extraordinary--our courtesy and generosity--can also make us accountable for other people's screw ups. Who hasn't apologized to a waiter for bringing the wrong order?
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If you color your hair, raise your hand. Me too. Unfortunately, years of processing our locks causes damage to the hair shafts by breaking down the cuticles.
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Ain't that the truth? Whenever I wear this literary sweatshirt from Brooklyn-based Out of Print, people literally stop me on the street to say, "I read that book."
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You already know you're pretty ripe, of course. Show off your juiciness, like I do, with this "cherries" charm earring from woman-owned The Fete, based in L.A.
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There is no shame in feeling yourself. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 84% of us like to get hands-on. IMO, giving yourself an orgasm is one of the highest forms of self-care.
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Hell, yes! Ladies, this is a simple shortcut to banishing dark circles and brightening all around the eyes. I always dotted concealer below my eyes but neglected my lids, which have a lavender undertone.
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So much for Santa making a list: about 61% of people admit they get a gift they don't want over the holidays. No surprise there. Gift giving is a lot like oral sex: you have to focus and put some effort into the task.
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I'm done with ratty, old slippers that make me look like a recluse who can't find the remote. I need WFH footwear that sets me up for success--or at least, motivates me to finish one damn task on my to-do list.
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...about perimenopause. Actually, no one tells you anything--which is why you probably feel alone, uneducated and incapable of coping. Me too.
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You know PRETTY RIPE is all about aging with attitude. Still, that doesn't mean we look in the mirror and exclaim, "More sun damage! Yay!" As we mature, our skin can conspire against us.
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Ready to get mad as hell? Almost one in three women gets abused physically or sexually (or both) at least once in her life--and this figure does not even include harassment.
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You love each other but...getting enough sleep is near impossible because one of you snores like a grizzly bear or thrashes in the night. Don't stress. You're not alone.
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You all know I'm obsessed with the beautiful and thorny nuances of female friendships. A few months ago, I wrote about how there should be friendship therapists for women.
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Crisp, classic white sneakers are like oxygen--you need them. The right pair works with pegged jeans, tailored trousers, a leather mini or even a sleek knit midi dress.
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There's nothing worse than sacrificing a superb hair moment because it's time to shower. Plus, it's winter and wet hair sucks on a cold winter morning, even if it doesn't make you sick like your mama always said.
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You're not alone. Family ain't easy. Up until my 40s, I pined for idyllic holiday gatherings where we all merrily cooked together and high-fived in the kitchen.
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Big news for female artists and Latin American art. Sotheby's sold one of Frida Kahlo's final self-portraits--titled "Diego and I"--for the record price of nearly $35 million this week.
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Sequins are the spangly hand grenades of fashion. They go "pow" when you walk in a room and reflect light in any photo. It may feel intimidating to dress up like a disco ball, but sequins are actually quite easy to wear.
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