Cosmopolitan PH 2016

OCTOBER 2016
THE JESSY
BEST MENDIOLA
We are all sexy!
Lets just be happy
SEX for each other!
STOP
TIPS
Around
THE
STRESS!
COSMOs
9-Page Special
How to Unplug, Feel
the World! Calmer & Improve
Your Mood
ACE IS IT
TIME TO
THAT FREELANCE?
These Four Fearless
INTERVIEW Femmes Say, Yes!
AND GET THE JOB!
The Best Advice Cosmos
Before, During & After No-B.S.
Breakup
COOL GIRL Guide
Put down
GOALS
Must-Know Fashion Hacks
the chips and
step away from
social media!
Princess Hairstyle Goals
How to Wear All-White
OCT Cover Stories
18 Jessy Mendiola
44 Must-Know Fashion Hacks
60 The Best Sex Tips Around

the World!
64 Cosmos No-BS Breakup Guide
76 Ace That Interview!
84 Fabulous Freelancers
90 How to Wear All White
102 Princess Hairstyle Goals
109 Stop the Stress!
Fun, Fearless Life Fun, Fearless Celebs

13 25 THINGS TO DO 34 COSMO GIRL WATCH
18
All the things you Pile on the layers to
need to do, buy, see, really make a
and eat this month! statement.
28 COSMO CONVO 36 COSMO GUY

The tita cation of JC Santos keeps it
SEXY Gen Y. real and gets our hearts
(PHOTO) PAOLO PINEDA. (TOP AND SKIRT) BENCH.
JESSY! auttering.
30 HOT DEBATE
Does #YOLO need to 38 GUY WATCH
GTFO? Sawi boys whos
hearts wed love to
32 CONFESSIONS help heal.
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Fun, Fearless Style
58
41 FRILL SEEKERS
Sweet, not
saccharine: these are
52
rues done right.
42 SHOPPING MATH
Hunter or gatherer?
You choose.
124 AT YOUR PLACE:
47 ASK HAPPY JULIENNE CRUZ
Lifes a beach,
48 WHATS HOT
Love, Lust & thanks to this
Other Stuff 88 THE SECRET TO BEING comms specialists
HAPPY MTV VJ stylish eye.
68 MANTHROPOLOGY Aryanna Epperson
Fun, Fearless talks about her 126 TRAVEL Keep
Beauty 70 HPOV When is your passion for the arts. smiling in Bangkok.
pagtatampo valid?
51 SQUEAKY CLEAN 128 WHIP IT UP Upgrade
Lather up with luxe 72 SEX Q&A your next chip binge
soaps.
Fashion and Beauty with these next-
73 ASK HIM ANYTHING level dips.
52 BEAUTY NEWS 96 KIDDULTING
Inject your wardrobe
with #TBT feels. Regular Features
54 ASK MERM You, You, You
8 CONTRIBUTORS
Hot & Healthy
(PHOTO) PAOLO PINEDA. (STILLS) LOUIE AGUINALDO.
56 BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT 74 YOU ARE NOT YOUR

Celeb photographer LIKES Are we 12 ITS A COSMO WORLD
Shaira Luna gives addicted to social 118 FOOD BUZZ
us the 4-1-1 on media validation? 129 SHOPPING
fragrance. 120 FITNESS BUZZ DIRECTORY
80 COSMO CASH
57 TREND TEST Where should your
130 COSMO ASTROLOGER
Get the gorgeous, money really go?
Live It Up
glowy K-drama look. 132 COSMO QUIZ
123 GO KA-BLOOM! Are you a big baby
86 COSMO Florals? or do you have it
58 P500, TOPS! COMMANDMENTS Groundbreaking. together?
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JESSY'S
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Photographed by Paolo
Pineda. Blazer, G2000.
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COSMO contributors
GABRIELLE
BERNSTEIN is a meditation
guru and a New York Times best-
selling author of the just-released
SHAIRA LUNA plays both subject and
photographer in Beauty Spotlight, p.56, where we
The Universe Has Your Back. She
feature her massive fragrance collection. I was
shares her expert tips in our Hot
super excited about this! My collection is something
& Healthy Stress Special starting
I keep to myself but wont hesitate to talk about
on p. 110. Gabby is one of the 16
because I love scents and the art of fragrances so
YouTube Next Video Bloggers, is
much, she reveals. It wasnt an easy assignment: I
on Mashables list of 11 Must-
had to bring six big boxes down from my room to the
Follow Twitter Accounts for
dining table, and had to be really careful! They are
Inspiration, and is one of Forbes
quite heavyI had an average of 30 bottles per box
20 Best-Branded Women.
and didnt want to break anything. It took me an hour
Stress is actually to set them up, but it was much easier setting up the
the No.1 thing that blocks people from lights and shooting.
their happiness and well-being and from I really study each perfume
getting what they want. I think stress is an I acquire, and over time Ive
addiction. It can be tied to work addiction or really come to appreciate
busyness addiction or success addiction. both the science and art
and, most importantly, the
LARISSA JOSON interviewed this joy scents bring!
months cover girl (p.18), and gushes about
(PHOTOS) CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF GABBYBERNSTEIN.COM, SHAIRA LUNA, MOON BYUL YI, MAGIC LIWANAG
her: I absolutely adored interviewing
Jessy Mendiola. I identify as feminist, and LIANNE LAROYA,
in just an hour and a half, she was able to nancial planner and
further educate me on what it means to the author of OMG!
love yourself and support other women Where Did Your Sweldo
in the context of Philippine culture, based Go? wrote Save or
on her own experiences. She schooled Splurge? for Cosmo
me, and I loved it! This is Larissas 13th Cash on p.80, a guide
celebrity interview, but she says this one to wise everyday
was different, because we really got down spending on everything
and dirty, and discussed things women from lingerie to
of inuence arent always comfortable luggage. Contrary to our
talking about, and really zeroed in on why common Tipid Tips
women need to fall head over heels with mindset, she says,
themselves rst. Cheap isnt always the best choice. Be frugal but
choose quality items that will last in the long run.
I really hope women will rethink spreading Your bank account will thank you.
hate in person and online after reading Increase your self-worth
Jessy Mendiolas story. When we put each so you can increase your
other down, its so toxic and so unhealthy. net worth. Its not the other
No one ever wins. way around.
Editors Letter
YOURE
TOO SEXY
Ive gained weight and I hate it. Nothing fits anymore, especially not any of
the clothes Ive bought since I drastically lost 20 lbs. in two months in 2012
when I re-joined Cosmo. God knows I havent stopped working out to death
or eating healthy. Except that Ive been eating lots more healthyeven
those nut cheese-coated kale chips have calories, which certainly add up.
Blame it on stress (read our Stress Special, p.109!) or hormones, all I know is
that my food baby (more like a food toddler!) is back, and all the fat pants I
stuffed at the back of my closet now refuse to zip up. Channel the
Its not an alarming gain, certainly not to my husband, who claims he loves incredible
it when there are wobbly bits to squeeze (sorry, TMI.). He doesnt see why Im body love and
confidence of
October cover
upset (men dont get upset about such things) and believes I have BDD or Body
Dysmorphic Disorder, which I denyjust listen to the collective daily whine of girl Jessy
the women in the office, I tell him. Just enjoy life, he says. But it drives me fat- Mendiola,
sh*t crazy. I fret and obssess and deprive myself, only to lose all willpower, who not just
indulge, regret, atone, and subject myself to the vicious cycle all over again. owns her
(EDITORS PHOTO) DIX PEREZ. (MAKEUP) NELSON AGUILAR, (HAIR) ANTON TOA, BOTH FROM HAIRWORKS MAKATI. (BTS PHOTOS) PAOLO PINEDA, JICO JOSON.
Cover girl Jessy Mendiolas been there. She d lost 30 lbs. in three months on a sexiness, but
wants us to
drastic diet, gained it all back, then tried to, but couldnt lose it anymore. To
claim ours,
nutritionist Nadine Tengcos surprise, when Jessy S.O.S.d her, she made it too, p.18.
clear she was in no hurry to lose weight despite all the pressure from many
stakeholders. She was tired of the uphill battle and the weight cycling.
Instead, she wanted to get fit, active, and do something she could sustain. In
the middle of their efforts, FHM declared Jessy the Sexiest Woman in the
Philippines, only for her win to be met with a vile avalanche of online body-
shaming hate. Nadine says, Jessy told me she wanted to turn it into a positive
situation and use it as a platform for her anti-body-shaming awareness
nim
campaign. I admire her strength and desire to transform a tragedy into on de on
Denim Crushing
something good for a lot of women who also suffer from judgment and body n air ! ony
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shaming. Jessys Anyone Can Be Sexy is the best thing that ever happened to these Denim
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young women pressured to conform to steroptypical beauty standards, and to Jazz s for those
sneak OTD days
that Sexiest Woman title. Jessy only proves that what is sexy is a subjective lazy O
perception that varies across time, gender, and culture. Risking even more
mass scorn, she has taken a stand: Jessy wants us to believe we are all sexy,
whatever our size. If only we could believe it, too. Lets all get started on p.18. JC, SUPERSTAR
This theater-turned-
teleserye actor is
quickly going places,
such as landing on
p.36 as Octobers
Myrza Sison, Editorial Director
Cosmo Guy,
IG, Twitter @myrzasison
email myrza@cosmo.ph for one.
Screw the haters, concurs Solenn Heusaff, Love yourself.

Thats the opening quote in her Summit Book Hot Sos, Your Guide to
Getting Fit, Eating Well, And Loving the Body Youre In, edited by
Larissa Joson and art-directed by Paula Pangan, both Cosmo
alumni. Highly recommended!

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@ianyanny New workout to try, courtesy
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Cosmo. I can just leaf through
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The thing is,
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KEEP THE
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adorable macaron-shaped erasers
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GO HIPSTER with this
Polaroll toilet paper
cover (P550, Quirks).
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Heart of Fashion
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(designed by
Rhett Eala, Rajo
Laurel, Randy
Ortiz, Maureen 6-7. SEE THE WORLD through rose (or lavender!)-tinted
Disini, and Vania glasses with these stylish sunnies (Venus sunglasses,
Romoff) go to P499, Mollie sunglasses, P499, both Sunnies).
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See Shopping Directory for details. OCTOBER 2016 | COSMOPOLITAN 13

25 Things to Do This Month
10. COME TO WESTWORLD
(premieres October 3 on
HBO), which stars Evan Ra-
chel Wood, James Mars-
9. SPRUCE UP your den, and more A-listers.
space or office desk This 10-episode sci-fi and
with a pretty-in-a- drama series tackles the
pink-pot plant. This dawn of artificial con-
hand-painted pot sciousness and the evolu-
from Gawa ni Femi tion of sin in a Wild West
(starts at P395,
@gawanifemi on setting. Let Westworld tide
Instagram and you over until the next
gawanifemi@ Game of Thrones season.
gmail.com) already
(TEXT) MAIKA BERNARDO, GABY IGNACIO. (PHOTOS) (WESTWORLD) COURTESY OF HBO. (JERSEY BOYS) COURTESY OF ATLANTIS THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP. (INFERNO) COURTESY
comes with a
OF COLUMBIA PICTURES. (MODERN LOVE) COURTESY OF WBUR. (GAWA NI FEMI) COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM.COM/GAWANIFEMI. (INTUITIVE WITHIN) COURTESY OF INTUITIVEWITHIN.COM.
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succulentso
easy to maintain. SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
at Fashion Can Serve 2016 on October 13, at the Raffles
Ballroom of Raffles Hotel. Breast cancer survivors will
walk the runway with their BFFs in creations by fashion
designers Dennis Lustico, Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez,
Patrice Diaz, Randy Ortiz, and Mark Bumgarner. For
more info, log on to facebook.com/FashionCanServe.
12 GET IN TOUCH WITH The Intuitive

Within. Confused? Looking for a change?
Feeling...meh? Mysterium Manila founder
Robert Rubins newest book (P899.99,
theintuitivewithin.com), can serve as a
starting point for anyone looking to bring
more meaning, passion, and a reignited
spark into their lives.
14. BELIEVE IN Modern Love. Tune in to this podcast

13. ENTER the Two Door Cinema especially when youre stuck in gnarly Manila traffic. Listen
Club. This Irish indie rock band drops to all sorts of love stories featuring not just couples but also
its new album Gameshow on friends and families. Theres bound to be an episode you can
October 14. Add the new singles relate tonothing sappy (npr.org)
Are We Ready? (Wreck) and Bad
(BREAST CANCER RIBBON) WIKIMEDIA COOMONS.

Decisions to your Saturday night
pre-party playlist.
15. GO TO HELL and watch Inferno (in cinemas October

28). Dealing with amnesia, symbologist Robert Langdon
(Tom Hanks) tries to save the world yet again in this
suspense thriller that takes him across Europe. He solves
clues connected to the Dante, author of The Divine Comedy.
16. DO THE DOO-WOP with the Jersey Boys (runs until October 16 at the
Meralco Theater; ticketworld.com.ph) in Manila. This award-winning
biographical musical about the phenomenal Four Seasons has both ear
and eye candy. Discover their smash hits such as Big Girls Dont Cry
and Cant Take My Eyes Off You so you can have something to bond over
with your grandparents. Christian Bautista, Markki Stroem, Nyoy
Volante, and Nino Alejandro play the members of the 60s quartet.

25 Things to Do This Month
17. MEET The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (premieres October 15, 9 p.m. on HBO) and
super-hot super spies played by Armie Hammer and Henry Cavill. The two
special agents are forced to team up to take down a criminal organization. This
is a James Bond-esque flick made more fun and stylish for us girls.
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GO UNDER
at XX XX pronounced
twenty-twenty), an
underground club at La
Fuerza Plaza in Makati City.
Get your electronic house and techno
music fix here, Wednesday to Saturday.
Point your browser to 20-20.asia for the
monthly lineup of foreign and local DJs.
19.FAWN OVER Shawn Mendes at his concert

on October 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena (smtickets.
com). Listen to the singer-song-writer and guitar-
toting cutie perform his hit song Stitches live.
Dragon Roll Sakura

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Sh
ameless Jessy Mendiola will never be sorry for actually loving
the body shes in. What shes pretty embarrassed about
is this: In a time of fearless feminism,
we are still getting a kick out of bringing women down.
W
When popular mens magazine Im just really happy.
FHM named Jessy Mendiola When this happened, Jessy
as 2016s Sexiest Woman in was literally just recovering
the Philippines in August, the from blows of unreasonable
23-year-old won the title, for the accusations that she had caused
very first time, at the expense of the Angel Locsin-Luis Manzano
other actresses whose fan bases breakup (which Luis refuted
were thirsty for comebacks and to The Philippine Star: Even
back-to-backs. The top spot, my family knows the reason
discreetly coveted, is secured why we broke up and Jessy was
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via a public vote, but the results never in it.). But, unbelievably,
dont always sit well with it was what she said during her
everyone in the public. Its just interview that brought on a new
a fact: You cant kill 100% of flurry of unadulterated hate
germs, and you cant convince worse than the last.
100% of your audience that According to the highest court
LUZ FORTUNO OF TRIPLE LUCK NAILS AND BROW SALON. (SWIMSUIT) DARYLL MAAT. (JACKET) TOPSHOP.
youre the hottest woman in the in the countrythe Comments

land. Totally normal, nothing to SectionJessy Mendiola was a
see here, lets move on. fat, man-stealing bitch who also
But then, after doing her moonlighted as a slut. And thats
Sexiest Womans walk during the putting it lightly. The general
annual victory party, Jessy was reaction proved a sad, sad truth:
asked the inevitable question to this day, we cannot stand it
of how she deals with haters in when a woman is condent.
a televised interview. Her now- For Jessy, it triggered even
famous, gone-viral answer: Im more the need to start and lead
not the only one whos being a movement that ends all kinds
bashed. Im not the only one of shaming. Im here to make
whos being hated. But, hell, Im people aware that body shaming,
the sexiest woman right now and bullying, and hating other people
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WE HAVE TO
OPEN UP TO
is not gonna make anything better. DIFFERENT
Its not gonna make your life any
easier, she says. Of all the things
TYPES OF SEXY,
Jessy has done in her decade-long NOT EVERYONE
career in show business, being CAN BE PETITE,
vocal about this movement is OR HAVE A BIG
what shes most proud of. This BUTT OR BIG
my biggest achievement so far BOOBS. BUT AS
making people aware that [body LONG AS YOU
shaming] is not okay. ARE SEXY IN
YOUR OWN WAY,
BE YOURSELF AS LONG AS YOU
Unpopular opinion: You hate
Jessy, because shes like you, and ARE CONFIDENT,
it frustrates you, because you YOU SHOULDNT
think that shouldnt be how it is. GIVE A FLYING
There is an unfair expectation for F*CK.
actors and actresses to extend their
personas in TV and in movies to
who they are in real life. Thats why
it bugs us when the star who does
all the kengkoy roles is actually
pretty serious when shes just
being herself, or when we see the
life peg-level model looking a little
less than glamorous while doing
the groceries.
For us, the Sexiest Woman
should always be poised and
queen-like, doing poised and
queen-like things like walking
gracefully and giving humble
interviews. She should always
wear makeup (but not too much!)
and dress prettily when she goes
out so she looks the part for her
adoring fans. She should denitely
not show up to interviews with a
bare face and damp hair, wearing
just a T-shirt and a pair of shorts,
proceed to order a cup of hot
chocolate, and then start the
conversation with happened in the
latest UFC match. Thats insane,
something only a mere mortal
should do.
Jessy does not t the showbiz
mold. Of course, not everyone
will like the way you look or the
way you carry yourself, she says.
But I think that its better if we
just show what we really look like.
Ang hirap na laging pino-portray
yung ganitong image sa mga tao
when its not really you. Im not
an angel, but Im not a bitch. Im
somewhere in between. It will
always come out kung ano ka
(JUMPSUIT) KARIMADON. (BRACELET) JACATEL.
talaga. Yes, Jessy does not t the

showbiz mold. But what really
drives us crazy is that shes so
okay with it.
LOVE YOURSELF
What is body love even? Let Jessy
give you a 101. Its more than

The Cosmo Interview
THIS MY BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT

SO FARMAKING PEOPLE AWARE
THAT BODY SHAMING IS
NOT OKAY.
what you look like and more than how

people look at you, she says. Body
love is how you look at yourself and
how you feel about yourself. If you
feel happy, healthy, and strong, youve
already met the criteria for being
beautiful and being sexyno matter
what anyone else thinks.
People look at me, tapos sasabihin
nila, Bakit siya nanalo? Eh hindi
naman siya sexy. Who are you to
say Im not sexy? Ang dami-dami
ngayon na sexy sa sariling way nila,
Jessy says, spunk creeping up in
her voice. I think thats one thing
we need here in the Philippines: We
have to open up to different types of
sexy, to different types of beauty. Not
everyone can be petite, not everyone
can have a big butt, and not everyone
can have boobs. But as long as you
are sexy in your own way, as long as
you are confident, you shouldnt give
a flying f*ck.
But Jessy is clear that there are
still some things body love isnt. Yes,
its taking ownership of your own
body and being in control of it, but
its also not doing whatever you want
with it, to the point of binge eating
or starvation. Jessy would know,
because shes done both to herself.
You cant really do that na kain ka
nang kain, nagkakaroon ka na ng
hazard sa health mo, tapos sasabihin
mo you love yourself. No, you dont
love yourself. Pinipilit mo lang na
ma-love yung self mo at ma-justify
yung pagkain mo. Im concerned with
that kind of lifestyle kasi I used to be
like that. Mga two years ago, I got so
depressed. I ate a lot, didnt work out,
smoked, and drank. I gained like 20
to 30 pounds in two to three months.
Then, in a rude awakening, she
drastically shed the 30 pounds in the
(POLO) H&M. (BRALETTE) KRATE. (JEANS) AMERICAN EAGLE.
same amount of time.

I did the starving thing. I ate egg
whites, one chicken breast, crackers,
and distilled water every single day
for two months. I was working out,
and people were saying that I was
so beautiful, that I was so sexy. But
I didnt feel beautiful and I didnt
feel sexy, because I wasnt healthy or

The Cosmo Interview
My dream role is...
Name:
Nickname:
Age:
Describe your life right now in three words:

My favorite leading man:
Top three ways I show myself some love:
My definition of sexy is...
Jessy loves
Muay
Thai!
Message to my supporters:
I think a woman is
beautiful when...
(CROP TOP AND SKIRT) BENCH. (BRACELET) CHARLES & KEITH.

Dedication to Cosmo readers:
My most beautiful quality:
Her
September
FHM cover

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happy, she confesses.

After teetering between extremes
for the past couple of years, Jessy is WHY CANT WE
proud to have nally struck a balance ALL JUST LOVE
today. Aside from doing Muay Thai EACH OTHER?
and pole dancing on the reg, she also LIKE, WOMEN
makes sure her meals are packed with BUILDING EACH
protein, vegetables, and brown rice. OTHER UP,
Im happy with the way I look now. INSTEAD OF
Kasi ngayon, I get to eat whatever PULLING AND
I want, but I still feel strong. I still TEARING EACH
workout. It just so happens na some OTHER DOWN.
people in the industry dont want what NAKAKAHIYA.
I have or they dont want what I look NASAAN NA
like. Some people say that I have to YUNG SINASABI
lose my roundness or that I have to NIYONG GIRL
edge up some parts of my body, she POWER? OR
says. Theres not an ounce of hurt in YUNG SINASABI
her voice, having gotten used to years NIYONG
of conforming to convention. FEMINISM?
Me, Im happy this way. Im happy YUNG WOMEN
to stand up for other people who are EMPOWER-
being bullied, who are being told MENT ?
theyre fat kahit hindi naman, who
are being told theyre whores kasi
nag-bi-bikini sa beach. Im standing ABOUT 30
up for those people who dont have the PERCENT OF
courage to stand up, to speak up.
THE REAL
BE KIND TO YOURSELF NADINE IS ON
AND EACH OTHER INSTAGRAM.
By this time, Jessys latest project,
a movie called Extra Service, could well
be on its way to the silver screen. The
lm (eyebrow-raising title intended
to get you talking) is Charlies Angels-
esque and focuses on three secret
agents who work undercover as
masseuses. And since Jessy appeared
on the cover of September FHM, its
safe to say shes been bracing herself
for a dierent kind of hate: Slut Or yung sinasabi niyong feminism? why Jessy ghts so hard for us to start
shaming, di ba? Yung women empowerment? Wala genuinely loving ourselves. Its this
I dont like that people tend to judge naman, eh. Kasi tayo lang yung subjective denition of beauty, this
you for what you wear. A woman wears nagbabagsakan sa isat isa, tayo lang ideal type of sexiness and beauty, the
something because she wants to, but yung nanglalait sa isat isa. idea of being sexy with one look, of
shes not asking for you to call her a Jessy pinpoints the miserable being beautiful with one face. Kaya
whore or a slut, Jessy says, a little in reasons women have a hard time tayo nagiging insecure kasi na-mo-
disbelief that she still has to explain supporting each other: It all boils mold yung minds natin na ito lang ang
this in 2016. Kaya nakakatawa when down to insecurity and jealousy. They maganda, ito lang ang sexy.
people say, Okay lang na sabihin yan want to feel good about themselves, If theres one thing Jessy wants you
sa kanya kasi she posed for [the cover] so they try to put others down, she to take away from this, its that it is
naman or she won Sexiest naman, explains. We all have insecurities, possible for us to live in a world where
gusto naman niya yan. lahat naman ng babae meron. But will we all win, where the new normal can
Want to take a guess on who the you try to put others down for you to be us saying, Sexy siya! Sexy din ako.
repeat oenders are in making these feel better? Or will you just go on with Or, Shes pretty. And Im pretty, too.
comments? Women. Men have your life and be better for yourself? Says Jessy, Kaya nga tayo iba-iba,
more respect for me than women do, Ganun lang naman yan, eh. You just eh. We have to look at things dierently,
says Jessy, incredulous. And thats have to choose how you will cope. hindi puwedeng iisa lang. Ano yun, siya
embarrassing for women. I mean, Hindi naman puwedeng lagi na lang lang ang sexy? Hindi puwede,no. Q
why cant we all just love each other? magbababa ka ng ibang tao just to
Like, women helping each other hand make yourself better.
(POLO) H&M. (BRALETTE) KRATE.
in hand and building each other up, The roots of these insecurities come Want to see more of Jessy?
instead of pulling and tearing each from women growing up and living Check her out on
other down. Nakakahiya. Nasaan with just one denition of sexiness
na yung sinasabi niyong Girl Power? and beauty, taking us full circle to
WWW.COSMO.PH!
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Fun, Fearless Life
COSMO CONVO
WHY BEING
A TITA IS
SUDDENLY
COOL Why are we
embracing our
inner titas?
We all know who the coined the terms YOLO and

Titas of Manila are: FOMO: The former conjures
the Ladies Who Lunch images of partying until
who love a good gossipfest sunrise and getting
with their amigas and completely smashed, or
frequent weekend basically anything crazy and
Pass the
markets. Theyre the well- impulsive that makes for a
White
meaning aunts who never good story. And while theres
Flower,
fail to comment on our absolutely nothing wrong
please.
weight or inquire about with being a party girl, not
our love lives during family all of us are like that, and yet
gatherings. And if they the media seems to tell us all
find out were single, they the time that its what the
try (in vain) to play cool kids do. Believe it or not, be totally relaxed, pig out on around. Its our way of
matchmaker for us. a lot of young people just cheese and a good bottle of taking the things we love to
But what about the arent into clubbing. wine, binge on Netflix and do, and asserting that its
twentysomethings who act Also, rather than FOMO, Youtube, and talk about life. totally okay for twenty-
like Titas of Manila? The I personally identify with the On rare occasions, those somethings to have the
ones who are just as term JOMO, the Joy of sessions last until the wee same interests as middle-
obsessed with weekend Missing Out. Its not that my hours of the morning. After aged women. The
markets, avoid clubs like tita friends and I are all, not all young people are #TitasofManila moniker is
the plague, and are ready shutting life out. We just nocturnalsome of us are revolutionary in the sense
to call it a night by 10:30? enjoy experiencing it in a morning people who find the that we reject societys
They love tea and single way that doesnt fit the Salcedo Weekend Market obsession with staying and
origin coffee, and post medias stereotype of what totally worth waking up for. acting young as the only
photos of their wine-and- people our age are supposed We have our own ways of definition of being cool.
cheese nights with the to be. I still love to drinkI experiencing life to the Most, if not all, previous
hashtag #TitasofManila. just prefer doing it in a bar fullestwe still love to travel youth movements were
When did young women where I can actually hear my and see the world, though about rebelling against ones
suddenly friends speak, wed probably spend our time elders. Those of us who
and shopping, tasting the local belong to this generation, on
start taking
We arent afraid cuisine, and checking out the other hand, dont mind
(TEXT) ANGELICA GUTIERREZ (PHOTO) GETTY IMAGES.
pride in can respond

supposedly to act old without having museums and botanical
gardens rather than doing a
taking our cue from The
Olds. There is so much more
to shout into
acting older
than they
because we their ears or pub crawl. to life than being forever
really are? arent afraid of fend off creepy It all boils down to this:
We arent afraid to act old
young. Part of embracing
life is growing up, and we
I think
its all in the
getting old. wannabe
pick-up artists. because we arent afraid of Titas of Manila are totally
way our Better yet, I getting old. In a way, the and shamelessly looking
generation has defined love hanging out at my #TitasofManila label is a forward to enjoying our
being young. Weve even friends homes, where we can banner for us to rally golden years.

Fun, Fearless Life
DEBATE
Are You Over

NO
Bam Abellon, 31
#YOLO?
Its factual, sure, but how much bearing does
YES
Winona Young, 19
writer/development student
worker this hashtag still have?
YOLO is a victim. Its It is not 2011 anymore. We

become so famous, its have moved on as a species,
breeding hatred. But YOLO so can we please lay YOLO
is harmless, and even down to its eternal rest? By
beautiful. I use the concept now, the hashtags expiry
of YOLO as my lifes date is long overdue. Its
figurative defibrillator. When time to say goodbye. Using it
I badly want to do something is, at worst, both obnoxious
that scares me, I tell myself, and outdated, and at best,
YOLO. The notion has kinda funny for being ironic.
been my reminder for as But by far the most
long as I can remember. Ive irritating thing about it is
made mistakes, but I dont that people hail the hashtag
remember having regrets. as a legitimate life motto.
YOLO is not a new concept. While I get its a modern
A long, long time ago, the day memento mori, all in
words carpe diem were first all... it isnt that deep.
written. Now we have YOLO. Treating it as some
Maybe after all these years, revelatory life-changing
we still need to be reminded philosophy is a bit silly.
to take risks, for life is indeed In all honesty, I dont take
uncertain and finite. this hashtag too seriouslyI
To each his own. If youre have no personal vendetta
sick of the word, dont use it. against it. At most, if I do
If you have friends who keep hear someone use it
saying YOLO and you dont seriously, I take a moment to
like it, then ask them to stop blankly stare out into space
saying it. If they dont stop, like Im in an episode of The
end your friendship. LOL. (Or Office, but thats it. Trendy,
ROFL, to stay current. Or is YOLO or JOMO? trending phrases are what
that still current? Smh.) they are: a passing fad, and
YOLO is just an acronym, a nothing more. So lets let
shorter way of saying, Screw YOLO go. I, for one, am
it. Im chasing dreams. COSMO GIRLS WEIGH IN ready to leave it in the dust,
THROUGH AN EXCLUSIVE COSMO.PH SURVEY,
Language evolves. Chill. The WE FOUND OUT THAT... and usher in the new year
problem isnt the word. Its for even more ridiculous
the mindset.
68% THINK, YEAH,
32% THINK #YOLO hashtags. Anyone else DTF
(PHOTO) NICK ONKEN.
YOU ONLY DO SHOULD PULL A (Down To Forget) too?

LIVE ONCE, SO DISAPPEARING
GO FOR IT! ACT.

FunFearless
CONFESSIONS For Halloween, were switching our usual steamy
stories for creepy-yet-true ghost confessions!

NOW YOU SEE ME
One night I was completely alone at home, so I left
the TV on in my room. Just as I was getting sleepy
and my eyes were half-closed, I saw a duwende
in front of the TV. But when I opened my eyes
completely, it was gone. NICOLE, 28
2
THIRD WHEEL
My BF and I were making out in the car,
when he suddenly froze and said we should
go home. The next day, he told me glanced
at the rear view mirror and saw a white
lady in the back seat. ANDREA, 19
QUESTORS
My boyfriend and I foolishly took part in a
spirit quest. I was down because Ive had a
lot of experiences with the paranormal and
several psychics have told me that I have a
gift. My BF was hesitant. At the quest, I
experienced nothingbut my BF felt sick and
creeped out the whole time. It was only later
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that the psychic with us told us that the ghost
of a murdered girl had wrapped herself
around my BF, Shutter-style. LORI, 30
5
4
PULLING YOUR LEG WHISPERS

I was in my familys living room, pulling an
My sister could see spirits since we all-nighter to nish a project. I was the only one
were kids, but we never really talked awake, and the window was open behind me. I
about it growing up. Recently, I randomly had a creepy feeling, but I had to nish my work
so I ignored it. I heard someone go Pssst! in
mentioned a strange dream I always used my ear, but I ignored it, thinking it was just my
to have when I was younger, about small imagination. Then I heard Psst! again. I thought,
evil-looking creatures pulling my legs while If I hear it again, Im done and right at that
I slept, wanting to take me away. My sister moment, I heard Psst! again. I packed up my
looked me in the eye and said, Oh, you stuff and ran to my room! ANDREA, 19
werent dreaming. MICHELLE, 28
7
MEETING HALFWAY
After my cousin suddenly passed away, I had a dream that we were
in a garden saying goodbye. He said, Were in a middle plane now. If I
go any further, Ill get stuck as a ghost. If you go any further, youll die.
Ill go say goodbye to my sister now. At our next family reunion, his
sister said she dreamt about him that same night. CARA, 26
Wh ere is 8
t h at DISNEY SING-ALONG
wh isperin g I worked til 10 p.m., then looked around the ofce
to make sure no one was left before locking up. On
c omin g my way out, I started singing Do you want to build a
from??? snowman? and knocking on the walls of cubicles. I
heard a knock behind me, even though I knew no one
was there. When I told my boss the next day, he said
there was a child ghost in the ofce. TRINA, 25
6
GUY CONFESSIONS
FRAIDY CAT His shameless scams and juiciest secrets revealed.
I watched the Spanish
1
horror lm The Orphanage
in 2010. Up to now I cant PARTY POOPER
get the lms bathroom My friends and I got a house in Tali for the
scene out of my head, weekend. Everyone was having fun downing shots
and every night, I ing the and goong off on the front lawn, when one of the
shower curtain open to girls shrieked because she said she saw a tall back
make sure theres nothing shadow hovering near the edge of our rowdy group.
behind it. Fear totally sobered us up, so we all trooped back
BEA, 27
inside and ended up bunking together on the oor of
the living room. No one got any sleep because ve
other people saw the same shadow peering at us
through the windows. MARCO, 20
2
INVISIBLE PLAYMATE 3
PICTURE PERFECT
I WAS PLAYING WITH MY NEPHEW IN MY

ROOM WHEN SUDDENLY, HE STOPPED AND
My lolo passed
SAT VERY STILL. HIS EYES SEEMED TO BE away when I was
FOLLOWING SOMETHING FROM THE DOOR TO
THE WINDOW. I ASKED HIM, HEY BABY! a kid. In the rst
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT? HE LOOKED AT
ME AND HIS EYES FLICKERED BACK AT
family picture we
WHATEVER IT WAS HE WAS LOOKING AT BY took after he died,
THE WINDOW. HE STARED AT IT, LIFTED HIS
FINGER TO HIS LIPS, AND WHISPERED, he showed up.
SHHHHHHH. JOHN, 25 DAVID, 31
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Hoop
earrings,
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(TEXT) ANGELICA GUTIERREZ. (SESURA BEAUTY, HAPPY SKIN, LE BUNNY BLEU) COURTESY OF ZALORA.COM. (JASMINE,
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COSMO GUY
JC SANTOS
The breakout star of Till I Met You opens up about leaving
NYC, his thoughts on love and LGBT acceptance, and
getting his one-way ticket to stardom.
WHY HE LET GO OF HIS restaurant sa gilid. So

NEW YORK DREAM: yung paa ko naka-dip sa
The Philippines is home. beach, tapos kita ko yung
I want to perform here, for view mga white and
my fellow Filipinos. In New blue houses lang nakikita
York, I said, Eto na. Gusto ko tapos colorful yung
ko na dito. Then I realized iba. So masaya na ako sa
that I want to act. Hindi sightseeing moment na
New York. Gusto ko lang yun. Tapos bawat lingon
maging actor at yun lang. ko ang ganda eh, parang
Nandun ako sa rurok ng Hollywood set. Parang
pangarap ko e, puwede ko isang malaking, malaking,
naman ituloy yun dun na malaking resort.
ko tumira.
ON LGBT LOVE:
HIS SIMILARITIES WITH At the end of the
ALEJANDRO: I want day, its still love.
my mom and dad to be Everybody deserves
proud of me. [Theyre both lovekahit anong
OFWs so] lagi kasi silang sexuality niya, kahit
wala sa bansa, di ba? So anong race niya.
never nilang nakita yung When I was in New
ginagawa ko. [Ngayon] York, I went to the
mapapanood na nila ako Pride March, [and
ngayon lang nila makikita I realized,] Ah,
yung trabaho ko talaga. you dont have to
be gay to join this.
ON WORKING WITH JAMES Its a celebration
REID AND NADINE LUSTRE: of acceptance,
Akala ko mahihirapan ako appreciation and
but surprisingly, ang bilis love. So everybody
nung chemistry. Parang needs to be aware.
di kami nagtatrabaho, At kailangan ng mga
(PHOTO) JICO JOSON. (INTERVIEW) JACINDA A. LOPEZ. (GROOMING) RICCI CHAN.
parang naglalaro lang Pilipino itong kwento
kami. Eventually I realized na to [Till I Met You]
na mabait naman pala para hindi na siya
talaga sila. Si James talaga maging issue at all. Na
tahimik lang, yun lang love ay love lang talaga.
yung mundo niya. I love
him for that. Hindi naman THE BIGGEST LESSON
ako na-o-OP with them, I HES LEARNED FROM
actually love them. Masaya HEARTBREAK:
ako na katrabaho sila. Alam ko na mag-alaga ng
love na binibigay sakin.
HIS FAVORITE MOMENT Dati hindi. Naiintindihan ko
SHOOTING IN GREECE: na na kapag binibigay pala
Ano kasi ako eh, lolo. sa akin ito, hindi ko pala
May beach doon na may dapat i-betray yung tao.

One of the Boys With the heat and
humidity on high
the whole year
round, you need
sun protection
See if they can
that can keep
keep up with up. Show the
you now! boys whos boss
at sports with
your newfound
condence
outdoors!
Step into the Sun

Challenge your guy friends to
a erce game of baskteball
or a trek up a breathtaking
mountain. Re-channeling
your pent-up energy from
your hectic workweek can do
wonders to refresh you.
Game, Set,
Match
Have a date to
impress? Pull thathat
Go for a Spin
ouncy skirt rt out of the
closet and pair it with a
Skip the spinning classes that break the bank and go tankk top that highlights
back to basics with a cycling day with the barkada. your well-toned arms.
Nothing beats quality time that doubles as cardio Dont forget to show off
and gives you a perky butt! Thats two wins from one your killer tennis skills!
seriously fun activity.
Sun Protection and More!

Not all sunblocks are created equal. Sports Sunblock SPF 50 PA+++ has shea
hea
butter as well as other marine-derived ingredients that help keep your skin hydrated and
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you a high grade of UVA and UVB protection while helping repair and replenish your skin.
Say bye-bye to photoaging and sunburn!
JC SANTOS
ALI NICOLAS IN
TILL I MET YOU
Wouldnt you just love
to run your fingers
through those curls?
Admit it.
PATRICK
DEMPSEY
ANDREW HENNINGS IN
SWEET HOME ALABAMA
Wed love for this dream-
boat to propose to us at
Tiffanys flagship store in
New York!
SCOTT COHEN ALBIE CASIO

MAX MEDINA IN GILMORE GIRLS JIGS FAUSTO IN ON THE
His character is a sexy literature teacher WINGS OF LOVE
who cooks and proposes marriage by His character may have
sending a thousand daisies. We cant had anger management
believe Lorelai called off their engage- issues, but Albie Casio
ment, but well gladly take her place! is undeniably cute.
GUY WATCH
AKIN KA (SANTOS) COURTESY OF ENTERTAINMENT.ABS-CBN.COM. (COHEN,

(TEXT) ANGELICA GUTIERREZ. (PHOTOS) (CASIO) DIX PEREZ.
NA LANG
DEMPSEY, MARSDEN) REXFEATURES.COM.
These actors have played the third party JAMES MARSDEN

in love triangles, but we wouldnt mind LON HAMMOND, JR. IN
THE NOTEBOOK
having them for ourselves! Were not so hot on Prince
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Top, Ashley
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MATCH POINT:
NECKLACE
TO NECKLINE
Dont hide your jewels behind fabricgive them the
perfect blank canvas for maximum sparkle.
Mango, P995. Inamorata at Zalora.com. Zara, P995.

ph, P250.
High neckline + choker
(PHOTOS) PAUL SUESSE/BAUER. (STYLING) CHARLOTTA BACKLUND. (STILLS STYLING)

HAPPY LOPEZ. (BERSHKA, MANGO, STRADIVARIUS, ZARA) COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE
BRANDS. (INAMORATA) COURTESY OF ZALORA.COM.PH.
Mango, Mango,
P1,295. P1,295.
Stradivarius, P495.
Deep V-neck + layered chains
Bershka, P995. Bershka, P995.
Mango, P995.
Off-the-shoulder+ statement

BUTTODN
1. UND
AN FOL
Unbotton the cuff and do one

wide fold up to your elbow.
2. ROLPL
IT U
Roll up from the bottom until you
HOW TO: get halfway up your cuff.
FOLD YOUR
SHIRT 3. TAGER
SLEEVES CORN
Pull on one cuff corner to give it
Heres a four-step that undone look.
outfit upgrade.
NCH
4. SCRU
Scrunch up the top of your sleeve
to allow movement of your arm.
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HOW TO: CUFF YOUR JEANS Different cuffs for different

cutsyou know the saying.
H&M, Banana Gap, Gap,

P1,990. Republic, P3,516. P4,018.
P4,925.
Boyfriend jeans = messy roll
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P2,149. P1,999. com.ph, com.ph,
P2,599. P2,999.
Skinny jeans = slim double fold
Zara, Zara, Zara, Uniqlo,

P2,295. P2,295. P2,295. P590.
Straight jeans = wide fold

Fun, Fearless Style
ASK HAPPY
Cosmo fashion editor Happy Lopez
fixes your fashion probs and shares
her new obsessions.
Ì love chokers. But can I wear

them to a formal event?a
The choker has made a big comeback, mostly in fabric
and plastic, but for a dressier event, I suggest you look
for a bejewelled, lace, or velvet choker, so as not to
dress down your gown. It will look elegant but edgy and
trendy at the same time.
Zara
Ì want to invest in athletic sunglasses, but want

them to be stylish too. Any good finds?a
Its hard to strike a balance between
fashion and functionality. If your old
shades have slid off during your
morning run, check out Ray-Bans
RB 8352. Their hinges are designed Ray-Ban
to latch into place for when youre on
Keds x Kate
(TEXT) WINONA YOUNG AND HAPPY LOPEZ. (KEDS, ZARA, RAY-BAN, WRANGELR) COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS.
the move. Plus, these wraparound

Spade
shades come in sleek, square
framesa great match for any
athlete looking for a shades upgrade.
Ìm a sporty girl and
want to wear sneakers to
my wedding, but there Ì have a flat butt and
wearing tight jeans can
aren't enough bridal- be tricky. How can I
looking kicks. Ideas?a enhance my backside?a
You are in luck! Keds latest
collaboration with designer Kate Skinny jeans come in all shapes
Spade features a sparkly collection and sizes, so finding jeans that
we think is so wedding-worthy for help carve out curves is definitely
brides like you, who are all about doable. Keep an eye out for jeans
comfort on your special day. Take your that hug your body, not compress
pick from metallic and cool pastel Wrangler it. The key is to find a pair that is
shades that you and even your durable, can stretch, and doesnt
bridesmaids can sport without looking shrink too much in the wash.
too underdressed. Skinny jeans are an investment
but are definitely a must-have!

Fun, Fearless Style
BLONDE
BOMBSHELL
Hailey Baldwin
absolutely sizzles
in Guesss Fall
2016 Campaign.
Were especially
loving the way
she rocks this
lacy crop top.
GYM READY
We buy cute workout clothes as motivation
to hit the gym, so why not a stylish bag? Fino
Leatherwares Fitness Tote is big enough to bring
your whole life with you, from the gym to the office.
WHATS
HOT Get your fresh
fashion fix with this
months finds.
THE RING OF RINGS

Cosmo boyfriends, take note!
Were totally drooling over the iconic
Tiffany Setting engagement ring. In
1886, Charles Tiffany designed the
first ring to have a solitaire diamond
lifted above the band, to allow as
much light to pass through the
diamond as possible.
(TEXT) ANGELICA GUTIERREZ. (PHOTOS) COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS.
CHARLOTTES
WEB PUPPY LOVE
Quirky shoe Radleys new Leader
brand Charlotte of the Pack bag is a
Olympia has must-have for dog
teamed up with lovers! Spot the
Havaianas to naughty Radley
bring us these Scottie, whos
adorable flip- gotten away from HAPPYS
flops. Bugs have the rest of his furry TIP
Instantly punch
never looked friends. up a typical
so cute! T-shirt and jeans
outt with a
kimono jacket.

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(TEXT & ART DIRECTION) MERIAM AHARI. (STILL) LOUIE AGUINALDO.
CLEAN
With soaps this gorgeous,
youll be wanting to hit
the showers more often.
Suds up!
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Revlon
Volume +
Length
Magnified
mascara,
P650.
ARE CELEBS REALLY

JUST LIKE US?
Lets be realits undeniably
gratifying seeing a celebrity
caught without makeup or a
pooched belly on the beach.
Not because we revel in other
womens shortcomings (Cosmo
is all about supportingnot
trollingfellow females), but
because it makes our own flaws
more acceptable. Like, if they
Revlon
can have a personal chef and PhotoReady
physical trainer at their disposal Eye Art Lid +
:
Olivia Wilde re and still have cellulite, then we
Line + Lash in
Desert Dazzle,
o
You have m n sure as hell can! We chatted
P625.
in commo an
Olivia loves a
with Revlon brand ambassador
with h er thk!
jewel-toned eye
(TEXT) MERIAM AHARI. (LEAD PHOTO) COURTESY OF REVLON. (REVLON) LOUIE AGUINALDO. (KARDASHIAN BEAUTY) COURTESY OF BRAND. (MERMS HEADSHOT) SARAH BLACK.
Olivia Wilde and were surprised makeup look on
you thin to find that this seemingly the red carpet!
flawless celeb has the same
issues we all do.
Celebs wish they had longer

lashes and thicker eyebrows.
Revlon
I wear Revlon All-In-One PhotoReady
THE K-Body
Volume
Foam,
Mascara because I dont have Insta-Fix
Makeup,
KARDASHIANS P850. naturally long lashes and it really P725.
ARE IN MANILA volumizes and lengthens them. I

also have very thin eyebrows, so I They also have insecurities.
No, the girls are not tagging
like to define and shape them. I have to say, I never leave
along on another Kanye home without a little bit of
world tour. Even more makeup. I always wear
exciting, their Kardashian
They also think eye shadow is
Beauty haircare line really, really confusing. concealer, mascara, eyebrows,
(complete with everything I always have trouble with eye and something on my lips for
from brushes to hot tools shadow because its all about moisture and a bit of color.
and styling products) is now blending. I never know what the
available at Beauty Bar. limits or boundaries should be so I Their boyfriends dont get
Much like the relatable end up looking like Angelica makeup. I know he doesnt love
Kardashians themselves, the bold lip trend. I think all men
this luxury line is accessible,
Huston circa 1973 (which is not a
despite its high-end image. terrible thing). But Im not sure Im are terrified of lipstick. But girls
Black Seed dont get dressed up for guys,
Oil Liquid supposed to have green eye
Hydration shadow up to my brows, right? we dress for girls. Amen, sista.
Masque,
P825.
1 Hairstyling
MERMS TIP
Iron, P4,950. Concerned about the price and safety of teeth whiteners? Get a
brighter smile with a natural method called oil-pulling (swishing
Metal Pin coconut oil for ten minutes to remove plaque-causing stains).
Paddle Brush,
P495.

ASK MERM
Got a beauty dilemma? Get
expert advice from Cosmos
beauty editor who has seen
and tried it all!
What does a
peel-off mask do?
` Peel-off facial masks are
meant to produce similar
results to a dermatologists
chemical peel (for a smoother,
more even-toned complexion),
but with much milder effects.
When peeling off a mask after it
has dried, youre basically
taking the outermost layer of
dead skin cells with it. Your
results wont be as noticeable
To peel or not
as a professional chemical peel,
to peel?
but either way, they contain
antioxidants that are
beneficial to your skin. a
Origins GinZing
Peel-Off Mask,
P1,650.
How do you Is it bad to

use cushion use dry
compact makeup? shampoo
` Press the applicator it comes with into the
compact. Then, press the applicator onto your
every day?
face, like a stamp. Keep stamping (pat, dont Ùsing dry shampoo daily
can lead to product build-up
sweep) until coverage is even. To get into the
and clogged follicles (which
corners of your nose and eyes, fold the applica-
cause irritation, breakouts
tor in half. You can also go over foundation with
on your scalp, and even hair
a separate blending sponge to make coverage
(STILLS) LOUIE AGUINALDO. (MERMS HEADSHOT) BJ PASCUAL.
loss). The proper way to use

more seamless.a
(TEXT) MERIAM AHARI. (PHOTO) VIKACITA/SHUTTERSTOCK.
dry shampoo is once only

between washes and no
more than twice per week.
When you suds up, use a
Maybelline Super BB clarifying shampoo (and
Cushion in Natural,
P749.
repeat) to thoroughly
Shu Uemura Fresh remove any residue. a
Cusion Blush in Hibiscus
Pink, P1,500.
Lancme Cushion Wella EIMI Dry Me Dry
Blush Subtil in Sorbet Shampoo, 65 ml, P329.
Grenadine, P2,350.

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BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT
This is SHAIRA
LUNA
not even
her entire
collection!
Photographer Shaira Luna has so many bottles

of fragrance, she could probably wear a different
scent each day of the year without repetition.
Here, she explains her obsession.
Q How many scents Q How do you keep track Q Whats your favorite of the bottle. Then, I go to
do you own? of what you have? fragrance? department stores and compare
A [Giggles and avoids eye A I like to give every one of A A very old perfume called the packaging, stickers, and the
contact]. them equal love. So I write down Alchimie by Rochas. Its been serial numbers that are usually
which ones I havent used or discontinued, but smells like listed underneath the bottle.
Q Wow, it must be a lot! How whats good for the season. cupcakesa very creamy and
do you store all of them? I update this list monthly so fruity smell, but more grown up. Q How do you apply
A In sturdy bond paper boxes. I I can use them all up before I also like Bvlgaris Crystalline for fragrance?
organize them by brand name and they expire. everyday because it lasts so long. A I bathe in it! I spray the back of
in alphabetical order. The boxes are A more affordable fragrance I my neck because its where I get
kept inside cabinets so they won't Q How do you choose what love is Sensual Amber by Bath & most warm, and then the front
be exposed to light. I take out seven to wear on a daily basis? Body Works. of my neck, wrists, tummy, legs
bottles that I'll use for a week and A When I have to photograph and my hair cause it stays on
then just rotate. kids, Ill wear something fruity Q Where do you purchase hair really longso about eight
or sweet. If I'm around women, your fragrances? to ten spritzes.
Q How many boxes do Ill wear floral scents. In a more A I never buy full price. I get
(TEXT) MERIAM AHARI. (PHOTO) SHAIRA LUNA.
you have? masculine environment, Ill wear really good deals online from Q Do you ever mix scents?
A Maybe six? They hold around mens cologne or something with Ebay, Amazon, and Fragrance A Yes, there was a time I wore
thirty bottles each. vanilla. When its cold, I choose Net. Theyre really cheap and I 16 fragrances in one day. Vanilla
heavier scents since temperature can tell which ones are fake. is a base for a lot of fragrances
Q So you own 180 scents?! dulls down scent. If Im wearing so if you have a vanilla scent,
A Well, those are just the full-size black, Ill pick something darker Q How can you tell if a you can put it over whatever
bottles. I also have containers like Hypnotic Poison by Dior or fragrance is fake? youre wearing to make it
with smaller bottles and samples. Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford. A I ask sellers to send photos last longer.

TREND TEST
ow do I wear...
H
KOREAN
MAKEUP?
Weve learned how to cop a gloriously dewy complexion thanks to Koreas
10-step skincare regimen, but what about those ombr lips and puppy-dog
eyes that make K-Pop stars look so dreamy? Cosmos beauty editor Meriam
Ahari went to South Korea to get the scoop on how to look adorable from NOREEN LEGASPI,
Etude Houses Global Makeup Artist Dave Kim. 28, stylist
I love the stick highlighter!
1 Prepping skin is as important as Planning to buy it!

applying makeup. Exfoliate to ensure
makeup blends smoothly and follow
with moisturizer for a hydrated glow.
2 Sweep shimmery highlighter onto

cheekbones, chin, and nose bridge.
3 Shimmery orange- or pink-based

shadows may seem hard to pull off,
but they blend beautifully. Here, we used
Etude House Play 101 Blending Pencil in 11.
4 Apply black liner onto top lids, making

the ends point slightly downward to
mimic the trendy sad-puppy-eyes look.
5 Draw a circle-shaped swirl (see right)

onto the apples of cheeks with Etude
House Play 101 Blending Pencil in 20. Draw SASHA LIM UY,
another swirl inside that one using a 26, editor
highlighting stick. Buff the two-colors I had a lot of makeup on but it
azy looked good in photos. I would
together, blending towards the temples. Look s c r wear the look again, but apply
y work s! less.
but re all
6 For the ultimate ombre-pout, apply
Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk
(TEXT) MERIAM AHARI. (PHOTOS) SHAIRA LUNA. (MAKEUP) ARCHIBALD TOLENTINO.
in 27, onto the inside of your lips. Remove

(HAIR) JERRY JAVIER. (STYLIST) NOREEN LEGASPI. (STILLS) LOUIE AGUINALDO.
harsh lines by patting with your finger-

tips. Pat highlighter along the perimeter
of your mouth.
KOREAN MAKEUP
ESSENTIALS
Lash Perm All
Shockara, P678.
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Love, Lust &
Other Stuff
The
Hottest
Sex...
in the
World! EVER WONDERED
HOW PEOPLE GET
FRISKY IN FRANCE
OR WHAT A GOOD
LAY LOOKS LIKE
IN, SAY, CHILE? COSMO
SURVEYED 18
INTERNATIONAL
EDITORS FOR THE
BEST SEX MOVES
AND DATING
TRENDS ACROSS
THE GLOBE. NOW
WHATS THE
31% INTERNATIONAL
OF AUS SI E S SIGN FOR
WA N T MOR E
T I M E T O H AV E ITS O TIME!?
SE X . Y E A H ,
B Y E M I LY C . J O H N S O N
M AT E ! A N D J U L I E VA D N A L

The Best
Sex Tips
Across
the Globe
AU S T R A L I A The number we call a triple vacuum:
one rule for a great blow Take the tip of his penis
job is to use your mouth into your mouth and
and handstogether. suck it so your cheeks
sink in. Go lower and
CHIL E Never eat
lower, but keep up the
broccoli or chocolate
vacuuming sensation.
before sex. Broccoli
Works every time.
makes you gassy, and
chocolate temporarily ME X IC O Use sex as a
reduces sexual desire workout. So much more
and libido in women. fun than squats.
F R A NCE Only make love P HIL IP P INE S For
to a man you love. shower sex that
actually feels good,
Make a fist
GER M A N Y
have him sit in the tub,
around his penis and
then kneel yourself
add a slight twisting T H E AV E R A GE
onto him, with your
movement while going N U M B E R OF SE X UA L
back to his chest. Do
up and down, as if you PA R T N E R S F OR A ND HER E A R E T HE NUMBER S OF PA R T NE R S
your thing, and use the C O SMO R E A DE R S
would twist a screw, F OR WOMEN IN T HE SE L OC AT ION S .*
showerhead for bonus GL OB A L LY.
while the other hand CHILE 5 ITALY 7
clitoral stimulation.
holds his shaft. Its very CZECH REPUBLIC 8 LITHUANIA 5.5
intense! UK R A INE Explore GERMANY 7 MEXICO 15
yourself and find new GREECE 5 SPAIN 10
Keep your
V IE T N A M HONG KONG 2.5 UKRAINE 7.5
erogenous zonesthen
eyes open during sex. INDIA 3 UK 15
kick them into high gear INDONESIA 2 VIETNAM 2
GR EE CE Share your when youre with your
sexual fantasies with partner.
each other.
UK Stop stressing
INDONE SI ATake your about whether or not the worlds sex-tionary
sex to the floor. your vagina smells like Heres the hottest slang from around the world.
fresh lilies or whether or
Dirty-talk texting
I TA LY
not youre hairless. He blowming trummpet Vietnams choice phrase for a beej. Sounds...musical!
before a date is always
doesnt care, and youll wristmy Down Under, its the preferred term for a hand job.
successful.
have more fun when
give me canmdy The sweet (get it?) way to ask for a kiss in Lithuania.
L I T HUA NI A For an you forget about it.
amazing BJ, do what wide-on The female equivalent of a hard-on in the UK.
jilmmek In Indonesia, the word for oral on a woman translates to
licking Miss Cheerful. LOLZ. And very spot-on!

Love, Lust & Other Stuff
WHERE
WOMEN ARE
Dating Around
LIKELY TO...
TA L K A BOU T SE X
WITH FRIENDS
the World
SOME TRENDS MAY SURPRISE YOU....
MOST LIKELY 63%
FRANCE OF I N DI A N
CHIL E Many people INDONE SI A Hav-
GERMANY R E A DE R S live together, but they ing a relationship with
MEXICO H AV E K I S SE D sleep in separate beds. someone of a differ-
PHILIPPINES A GI R L F OR ent religion is a big deal
F U N. C Z ECH R E P UBL IC here. It can threaten the
GREECE
Online-dating is for relationship.
UK
busy people. Meeting a
HONG KONG partner through friends GE R M A N Y On Tinder,
SRI LANKA is for people with more everyone seems replace-
UKRAINE free time. able. Now, people are
CHILE moving toward sites that
INDIA give you more personal
T HE T HR EE MO S T
SPAIN info, or theyre trying
P OP UL A R QUE S T IONS
VIETNAM to meet people at IRL
INDONESIA IN T ER N AT ION A L events.
LITHUANIA CO SMO EDI T ORS GE T
GR E ECE We flirt on
AUSTRALIA A SK ED BY R E A DERS
Facebook Messenger.
ITALY
CZECH REPUBLIC UK Theres so much
LEAST LIKELY hookup-culture anxiety,
sexual curiosity, and
gender fluidity.
USE A SEX TOY INDI A Traditionally,

WITH A PAR TNER Indian women were
MOST LIKELY expected to marry
young. But now, women
LITHUANIA
are waiting longer to get
CHILE married and having more
GREECE sexual partners before
UK tying the knot.
CZECH REPUBLIC
HONG KONG I TA LY Women often
PHILIPPINES live far from their boy-
UKRAINE friends, because jobs
AUSTRALIA that involve lots of travel
INDIA are common. Managing
GERMANY
long-distance relation-
ships is a big issue.
ITALY
MEXICO HONG KONG People
SPAIN match online and break
SRI LANKA up over the phone.
FRANCE
INDONESIA
VIETNAM
LEAST LIKELY
whats app-ening?
HAVE SE X Most of the editors we asked report that between 40 to
ON THE FIRST 60 percent of young women in their countries use dating
DAT E appsalthough Australia reports only 24 percent and Chile
MOST LIKELY has a whopping 70. (At home in the U.S., 49 percent of
women ages 18 to 34 online-date.) Tinder is by far the most
GERMANY
popular app, but Germans love one called Parship.
MEXICO
GREECE
ITALY
AUSTRALIA
LITHUANIA
UK OUR INTERNATIONAL COSMO EDITORS/SEXPERTS
CZECH REPUBLIC
SPAIN
CHILE
FRANCE
HONG KONG
UKRAINE
VIETNAM AUSTRALIA CHILE CZECH REPUBLIC FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HONG KONG INDIA
CLAIRE ASKEW IGNACIA URIBE SABRINA MARIE LA FONTA VERONICA THETIS RUQIYAH LAW NANDINI
INDIA KARASOVA SCHALLER PECHLIVANIDIS BHALLA
SRI LANKA
INDONESIA
PHILIPPINES
LEAST LIKELY
SEX
TRENDS
The View From the Other Side

EVER WONDERED WHAT THESE COUNTRIES THINK OF AMERICAS ATTITUDE TOWARD SEX?
whats hot
Sex with someone
powerful or
unexpected.
FRANCE American HONG KONG C Z ECH R E P UBL IC In P HIL IP P INE S The
UK
dating is very organized Americans have more the USA, you have to go on family plays a much
or planned. And French sexual partners. Women a date in a hot dress and bigger role in romantic Good oral sex.
women think American here are more conservative wear sexy makeup. Here, relationships here. CHILE, BUT DITTO
men are too direct and and passive. thats too much. Were much more GERMANY, GREECE,
only want sex. That conservative. HONG KONG,
breaks the charm. CHIL E Chilean girls INDONE S I A In ITALY, MEXICO,
The French are more are more shy and America, sex on the UK American women PHILIPPINES, SPAIN,
romanticcourtship is conservative with sex. first date is considered date a lot more than AND SRI LANKA
more important than sex. American girls are normal, but here, sex British women, and
more audacious and is sacred. Only half of they juggle more guys. Reverse-cowgirl is
GERMANY We think experimental! Indonesian women would Plus, American men are an especially hot
Americans are a little bit kiss on the first date. If much more forward and position.
brutishand that there S PA IN Some Spanish you lived with someone outgoing when pursuing AUSTRALIA
are lots of rules with women think Americans you werent married to, someone. Brits are more
dating. are more puritanand youd be the talk of the reserved! Traditional inter-
more obsessed with town. course is the most
marriage.
desirable.
LITHUANIA
Sexting.
SRI LANKA
43%
OF L I T H UA N I A N
R E A DE R S
WA N T MOR E
F OR E P L AY. whats not
Anal.
FRANCE, GREECE,
HONG KONG,
LITHUANIA,
PHILIPPINES, SPAIN,
SRI LANKA
Sex during your

period.
MEXICO
A male chauvinist.
CHILE
Not having an
orgasm!
GREECE
If he smells.
INDONESIA
INDONESIA ITALY LITHUANIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES SPAIN SRI LANKA UKRAINE UK VIETNAM
SILVYA WINNY FRANCESCA VIOLETA PAULINA MYRZA SISON ANA UREA TREVINA OLEKSANDRA FARRAH STORR IVY LAI
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Break-Up Gui O M S OCIA L MEDIA :

P A W AY FR
HIP S A ND STE .
P U T DOWN THE C CKS, BU T YOU CA N GE T THROUGH IT E
A BR E A K-UP S U PER-HONEST G U ID
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HER E S THE ZERO
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E W AY B A C K TO CA LMER FEEL S
BR E A K-UP A LL TH
TO NAVIGATING A

How to HOW TO RESPOND TO EX-TEXTS
The ex-text is often unwanted but usually unavoidable. Heres how to deal
Distract when he WhatsApps you out of the blue.
Yourself
After A HE SAYS: Hey, can I come pick my
stuff up later?
HE SAYS: I just listened to this
song and it reminded me of you.
Sometimes the I miss you
Break-Up Er, how about no. You dont need

your ex in your space regardless of
who called it quits, and its not okay
for him to expect you to be available
sentiments need to be kept to
yourself. Its important you give
each other space to move on.
Say no to endless nights of Take a breath, appreciate that
on the day he messages you. Think hes strugglingbut whatever
sobbing into your pillow. about how much time you need and you do, dont listen to that
Keeping busy will help where would be a good place to song! HE SAYS: Heyyy/LOL u up?
you focus on taking steps meet before you reply suggesting a The number of Ys is probably a
forward, not backwards place and day for a swap. If youre not good indicator of how many te-
ready, say so. quilas hes downed at the bar.
Well take a bet he sent this in
Start a new series the early hours of the morning,
With Netflix now available in and that he had no chill when
the Philippines, streaming TV he was doing the drink n type.
shows has never been easier. HE SAYS: Youll never find Delete. Hell thank you for it.
anyone like me. HE SAYS: I know you have an inter-
On our radar? Unbreakable view tomorrow morning, good luck.
Kimmy Schmidt, brought to you This is emotional blackmail.
How dare he take stabs at Its annoyingly sweet that hes
by Tina Fey. your future love life? This genuinely thinking of you, and the
guy is a narcissist and you care hes expressing does seem
Join a gym class need to call BS. Remember: authentic. But if he didnt do this
Dont fall into the unhealthy he has no claims on you, and when you were together, this could
no right to put his emotions be a ploy to get back together.
post-break-up trap of comfort If not, it will just make you miss
eating minus the workouts. on a pedestal. Do not reply.
himso reply, Thank you. But in
It will only make you feel the future, please dont text things
worse. Remember when Kelly like this. Its difficult for me to move
Osbourne famously checked on if you do.
into a boot-camp rehab
after her split from fianc
Matthew Mosshart? Were
not suggesting a crazy crash
dietbut how about balancing
out your (totally necessary)
When You Loved Him But the Timing Was Off
The silent but inflexible third part in every relationship: time.
calorie gorge with a new boxing
or yoga class? Exercise boosts Timing is something many of us cant seem to get right. We fall in love with someone just before he
feel-good endorphins. Fact. takes a job in another city. We meet a wonderful guy whos in a relationship with someone else. Or
maybe its the right person in the right situation, but we arent ready for anything serious. You know
it would be perfectif only it were two years from now, or five. When a break-up is brought on by
Get on Tinder bad timing, its harder to forget because its not that you dont want to be with each other, its just
A virtual rebound can be therapy
that the timing is off. Its so difficult to move on from what could have been
in itself, and you dont have
But theres something we have to make peace with: if it didnt work out, he wasnt the right
to get all smutty with sexting:
guy. When youre with the right person for you, time has nothing to do with it. You never have to
some innocent voyeurism will
worry about fitting your person into your life because your life already has an opening for them
help give you much-needed
and they fit in perfectly.
reassurance that, yes, other
smart (hot!) men exist for when
youre ready.
Redecorate Your Post-Break-Up Survival Kit

Youre single again, and what
was your love nest now feels like
a painful reminder of the past.
Toss out the Polaroid pegs of
coupledom selfies, and throw
shade at that revolting rug he CHOCOLATE MEMOIRS RERUNS THAT LIPSTICK ALCOHOL YOUR FRIENDS
bought. Its time to rethink your Because it by female Whatever your YOUVE BEEN Just a glass Its scientifically
increases your comedians fave comedy LUSTING AFTER of chilled proven that
space and get a fresh start endorphins Tina, Amy, series is, it will You deserve a chardonnay wine tastes
new bedding, some paint, fresh more than your Mindytheyll always make treatand to will do. even better
flowers, and an organized ex ever did. make you you crack a remember how when shared!
cupboard with space just for you laugh and smile. smoking you
will make a world of difference. inspire you. are!

9 THINGS
NOT TO SAY
TO SOMEONE
WHO RECENTLY
HAD THEIR
HEART BROKEN
ITS PROBABLY BETTER TO
JUST GIVE HER FLOWERS
AND A HUG, TBH
1 Hes a dick.Shell probably

agree with you in a few
days/weeks/months, but for
now, she still loves him and it
hurts to hear that.
2 Theres a plan for you. So

this plan includes pain and
torture? Shed rather make her
own plans, thanksinvolving
tequila and pizza.
3 At least Nothing that

comes after this phrase is
going to help her. Her heart is
broken. Her world is shattered.
There is no at least.
4 I never liked him anyway.

Just dont.
Things You 5 There are plenty fish in the
sea. BUT THAT ONE WAS
Miss That HER FISH. SHE DOESNT WANT
ANOTHER FISH!
Arent Him
After a break-up, you dont 6 Do you think hes gay?
Its very sweet of you to think
just miss himyou miss so the only logical explanation for
much more. Replace those
with these:
In Praise of the Virtual Rebound
by Georgina Avlonitis
someone rejecting her is if he
rejects all females, but no.
Your daily giggle

REPLACE IT WITH: a James
After three and a half years together, my last break-up,
with the one I thought was the one, was a soul-crushing
7 He didnt deserve you. Her
head knows this but her heart
isnt there yet. Her heart wanted
Corden binge. four-hour session of me pacing in his kitchen with him, and he rejected her.
mascara all over my face. The next few days were filled
A wedding date
REPLACE IT WITH: partying
with cutting disillusionment, and any distraction felt like
a miracleso, at my best friends behest, I gingerly joined
8 You werent dating for that
long, why are you so upset?
Sorry if her feelings dont fit
single, and a chance to meet the Tindersphere.
After a few swipes left and right, a number of matches, into your official time frame on
new man-candy.
and the occasional superlike, I noticed how I was things.
Consistent sex
REPLACE IT WITH: a new sex toy.
feeling. I was getting positive affirmation and attention
from men I thought were attractive. I was having fun! 9 Hell realize his mistake and
come back.
Coffee in bed with him I stopped obsessing over the details and failures of my Shes secretly hoping for this;
past relationship, and instead got lost in a series of virtual dont encourage her.
REPLACE IT WITH: an exorbitant
flirtations. Cheeky chit-chat, witty banter, and some
chai latte from the caf close genuinely interesting conversations filled the spaces in the
to work. day where Id otherwise be pining away and feeling lonely. AND 3 THINGS YOU
His mom When were newly single, our exes are painfully SHOULD SAY:
accessible. I needed a distraction to stop constantly 1 Im so sorry, it must suck.
REPLACE IT WITH: your mom/
checking for any online posts, messages, or activity from 2 Here, eat this pizza.
aunt/cousin/niecefabulous him. Tinder turned out to be just the fix: and the best part 3 Here, drink this tequila.
female family members. was, I didnt have to make myself vulnerable and go out on
Rainy days on an actual date until I was ready to. What it did was get me
my groove back.
the couch PS: It doesnt have to be Tinder. Other get-your-groove-
REPLACE THEM WITH: girls-only back options include Happn, Bumble, OKCupid, and
pajama parties. Match.com.

Social Media Break-Up No-Nos
What not to do on social media after a break-up
INSPIRING CELEBRITY
BREAK-UP QUOTES
Just broke up with bae and it hurts
like !@#$%^&*? Take the advice of
Snapchatting like youre Stalking him on Instagram Unfriending him
on steroids Scrolling the feed of someone on Facebook some of our favorite female celebs.
Constantly updating your who doesnt want to date you This depends on the reasons
stories with a stream of look any more is tempting, but you broke up and the post-split
how much fun Im having when you start sifting through vibes. If your ex is harassing The longer youre with
snaps wont fool anyone. the comments and stalking you, block him now. But if the wrong person, the
We know you want to make the girl who cropped up more unfriending him seems extreme longer you could be
him jealous but thinly-veiled than once, it becomes virtual and aggressive, consider
overlooking the chance
statements can have the self-harm. Remind yourself unfollowing himyou wont
opposite effect. Our advice? youre wasting valuable time have an unhealthy feed of to meet the right
Stay silent for a while. that could be spent doing his updates bombarding person. Taylor Swift
something you love. you, and you wont seem like
Subtweeting him the immature one who Once youre back on
Casting out passive- Untagging your couple pics unfriended first.
aggressive, 140-character Its weird when someone
your feetthats the
digs only shows you up as whos been in a three-year Unfriending his friends ultimate achievement.
childish. Its really cringe- relationship wipes all Try to steer clear of a Rihanna
worthy when someone uses evidence of its existence. massive Facebook cull that
their status to vague-book Before you use the delete or sees you unfriending all his Single life can make
about that moment you untag button, think about why buddies toobecause if you
know it ended for a reason. youre doing it. Do you really do, you can be sure youll be
you more mature. This
Dont bash your ex or let your want to banish what were the talk of his next inuman. maturity makes you
break-up play like a social once happy memories? That Unfullow their updates, and stronger.
media opera. said, if out of sight, out of remain the one who seems Angel Locsin
mind works for you, do it. like shes not phased.
You cant let your
happiness depend
8 THINGS TO DO RIGHT NOW TO FEEL BETTER on another person.
Just gone through a break-up? Do this, stat! That way, when the
other person is gone,
Make a killer of Chris Hemsworth. then turn off kaya mo. Angelica
I dont need you Call your best your phone. Give Panganiban
playlist and dance friend and give her a yourself a break
it out. ridiculously in-depth from wondering Im not plastic...Im
Bubble bath. description of what whether hell call. hurt. But I choose to
Now! Because you ate today. Edit yourself
Bake/run/paint. move on because I will
clichs are clichs into those photos of
not allow that kind of
(TEXT) KIM GARNER, MIMI THURGOOD, HOLLY MEADOWS, LESLEY MARCHANT, CHRISTY CHILIMIGRAS (PHOTOS)(MAIN)
GETTY IMAGES (PIZZA) EMILY KATE ROEMER/STUDIO D (ICE CREAM) JON PATERSON/STUDIO D (SWIFT, RIHANNA, PAN-
for a reason. Keep busy. Chris Hemsworth.

Google pictures Call your mom toxic thing in my life to
eat me up.
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Sunshine Dizon
The Move-On Timeline

Day Of One Week Later One Month Later Six Months Later
Call a friend. Support thats Limit communication if you Start to remind yourself how Give yourself props for cop-
not him will help. can. Provided youve got the awesome it is to be single. ing as well as you have. Start
Do answers you needed about Remember things you used to consider dating again, if
the break-up, try to cut ties. to enjoy doing before you youre ready. Tinder, anyone?
met him.
Beg. Let the dust settle before Bad-mouth him or try to get Sleep with him, unless Attempt to rehash the
trying to discuss it again. revenge in some way. Yes, youre 100% sure neither breakup when you run into
Dont youre hurt, but take the high of you has feelings for the him at a bar.
road and dont slag him off to other. (Newsflash: you prob-
his buddies. ably both still do.)
Giving yourself time to be in Staying away from things Meeting new people. Go back Not giving up. That was not
shock. Cry, shout, moan, get that remind you of him. to yoga and join that art-film your one chance at love.
drunk (without your phone Delete chats and archived club he hated. Theres no such thing. Look
Feel Better By around)whatever you need. images. And definitely stay forward to the future.
away from him. Being friends
cant happen right now.

Your Guide to the Male Brain
DEMURE
EXPRESSION ELIGIBLE BACHELORS
Always smiles and ARM AROUND HER
nods politely, never SHOULDER
missing a po or opo. The Simple Girls dening
Perpetually demure; accessory: the
all parents everywhere Handsome, Kind, and
(including the parents Seemingly-Perfect Guy.
of Eligible Bachelor) Seemingly, because hes
would absolutely love hiding something: his
her. insecurities, which he
compensates for by
SOME getting a girl who agrees
MAKEUP- with everything he says
MAKEUP and feeds his ego. Hes
Before you nish using her to hide those
perfecting your No insecuritiesand maybe
Makeup look, the some other male
Simple Girl is inadequacies as well.
already out the door,
AN INOFFENSIVE having only put on a
WHERE TO TAKE
CARDIGAN bit of concealer and
Throws a cardigan on a dab of lipstick. HER OUT FOR
to keep her look DATE NIGHT
unfailingly modest.
Kahit saan; Im
not so hungry
LAST YEARS naman.
SMARTPHONE
She knows better than to
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need the latest iPhone
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every yearas long as she HER STAND ON
can browse FB, take
HOT-BUTTON Ikaw, what do
photos, text her parents
POLITICAL you think?
the plate number of her
cab, and listen to the ISSUES
Music for Malling playlist
on Spotify, shes good.
STAYS FIT BY
D R E A M O N , B OY S ! ...doing household
chores and commut-
THE ANATOMY OF ing to work. Simple Girl
doesnt hit the gym, isnt
THE SIMPLE GIRL active, and never diets.
But for some reason,
The plainer-than-vanilla partner so she has better abs than
many Pinoy men think they want, but you do.
for all the wrong reasons. Shes pretty,
sure, but shes a blank canvas for WIN HER
any ideal projected on her. The good OVER BY
news, is she isnt real. Every woman SERENADING
is unique, each with her own quirks HER WITH
and idiosyncrasies that no man should "You Belong With Me"
ever be able to supplant. So the Simple by Taylor Swift
Girl doesnt really exist unless we "One Call Away"
create her. But if she did, this is what by Charlie Puth
she might look like. "Crazy for You" by Madonna

C A R TA L K
WHAT HIS CAR

SAYS ABOUT HIM
If women are more inclined to make snap judgments
about people based on their clothes, men can be the
samebut with cars. Heres how you can get in on the
ways that his car reects the kind of guy he is.
C O N F E S S I O N S O F A S H O PA P H O B I C
THE FOUR STAGES STOCK SEDAN He doesnt care much about cars
outside of their utility. He cares just enough about
OF SHOPPING WITH his image to get something more substantial
than a tiny subcompact, but not too much more.
YOUR GIRLFRIEND Hes a balance of practicality and composure,
which, at its worst, can be a little boring.
Heres what might be going through your guys
head every time you get carried away with HATCHBACK Hatchbacks tend to be driven by
retail therapy. guys who really consider image. At their best,
they convey personality and make an effort to
stand out as a little sportier, more artsy, or more
12
F ULL SUPPORT PHONE FOR HELP streetbut they might also err on the side of
In the first 15 minutes, After a while, his atten- vanity and pretentiousness at their worst.
hell follow you around tion span will start to go.
closely and make vague He might whip out his
suggestions like mas phone or become a little SMALL SUBCOMPACT Above all, practical. Easier
bagay ata 'yung isa. more dismissive. Kai- to drive and cheaper overallwhich implies the
Hes fully aware he langan mo ba talaga same about your guy, who just needs to get from
doesnt know what hes 'yan? or All those lip- A to B, and DGAF about the size of his car and
talking about, but he stick shades work. You what it may or may not say about the size of
wants to feign interest, should get them all are something else he owns. After all, its not
to let you know he cares. the cues to watch for. about the size, right?
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COUCH POTATO HOME STRE TCH
SET-UP SEDAN There are tasteful ways to
As you hit the one-hour As you make your last
customize your car, but too often, people miss
mark, antsy becomes purchase, he'll start on
the mark. Watch out for the man who adds a
angry. After going to 12 a mad dash to the finish
spoiler, new rims, and a paint job to a car that
different stores, you still line, using the same
doesnt look any better for it. Hes probably over-
cant decide?" he encouragements but
invested in his image, too, which is a red flag.
thinks. His patience is with an eagerness to
being tested, and his GTFO of the store. Ang
first instinct upon enter- ganda, babe. Sobrang
ing every store is to look bagay sa 'yo. Where do SUV The SUV guy is your most likely family man.
for a place to sit. you want to eat pala? Hes been leading a successful career and enjoys
commanding a large presence on the road or
ROUND 2 Make no mistake: after youve made your in a room, as well as the feeling of safety and
rounds, hes going to want to go shopping too. Babe, capability that a big SUV gives him. He values
can we check out those sneakerssaglit lang! Now, toughness and capability, and is willing to
its your turn to go through the motions. sacrifice practicality in favor of those luxuries.
PICK-UP TRUCK Ah, the outdoorsman. A date

with him usually means going out of town or
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playing sports. He's also likely to be a large

gentleman, because of the ride height and
rugged image conveyed by pick-ups.
P E R C E N TA GE OF
PINOY MEN WHO SPORTS CAR immediately implies he is a man
ARE COOL WITH of means. But because those means could have
GIRLS MAKING been used on more practical options, we also
THE FIRST MOVE. know that sports car guy is a bit of a peacock.
BASED ON FHM.COM.PH Expect him to talk about himself (and his sports
SURVEY OF 400
RESPONDENTS car) a lot.

HIS POINT OF VIEW
STOP THE
GUILT
TRIP
When is your tampo with
us valid, and when is it
out of line?
I have a guilty confession: inside my closet, because if my nally queue up at department store
I still own one last pair of cargo girlfriend spots me in them, then cashier lines, tighter-tting jeans in
shorts. It is the last baggy, ratty, its all over. She would take me by hand. Okay, so now we look better
multi-pocketed survivor of the the hand, and say, in a reasonable and project ourselves betterbut it
Great Cargo Short Purge of 2014, tone of voice, Didnt we talk about did come at the cost of an intense
when piles of innocent trousers this already, about you wearing ugly guilt trip.
were detained and disposed of clothes? There are some things guys
without due process, while the Yes, many guys still insist on should truly feel guilty about, and
t-shirts could only stand silent and wearing out-of-date and ill-tting there are some thingslike this bad
mumble something about cargo clothes, and girlfriends who know habit of wearing bad clotheswhere
shorts rights. Though Ive long these guys can do better insist maybe you could kind of give them
been tempted to wear them outside on making them feel bad about some slack. Our suggestions on how
the house, I keep them tucked away ituntil, tormented by guilt, they to tread that ne line, below:
PLEASE CUT HIM SOME SLACK HE DESERVES ALL THE GUILT
BOYS ALONE BEING 15 FINDING SEENZONING FORGETTING

NIGHT OUT TIME MINUTES OTHER GIRLS YOUR TEXTS YOUR
No, were not When he says, Oh, LATE PRETTY Not replying to BIRTHDAY/
talking about maybe we could Punctuality is You get crushes your texts? He ANNIV/OTHER
the radio show. see each other on an awesomely on other guys, too, should at least RELEVANT
(TEXT) LIO MANGUBAT. (PHOTO) SHUTTERSTOCK.
Unless hes going Saturday instead?, underrated virtue, dont you? You can be considerate DATES
home wasted and he probably just and, indeed, he excuse him for a enough to text Well forgive you
drunk-calling his bought a new video should try a little little head-turning you that hes busy if you go ballistic.
exes, he deserves game and doesnt harder. But come now and again. ATM, instead of These things
his one night want to tell you. If onthe trafcs Just make sure leaving you in the come once a
of beer-fueled this doesnt happen bad for everyone. he doesnt cross seenzone all day. year! Mister, meet
bromance without on the regular, its the line into actual Google Calendar
you escalating this nothing to get upset irting. and a whole lot of
into an LQ. about. well-deserved guilt
tripping.

SEX Q&A
No-BS responses to questions
you can only ask Cosmo
Q Im turning 30 soon, and

Ive heard thats when
women reach their sexual
peak. What does that mean
exactly? Will I be hornier? Thirty, flirty,
and thriving!
A Assigning a sexual peak to any age is

pretty much BS, says sex therapist
Laura Berman, PhD, author of Quantum
Love. And thank goodness, because there
are lots of times when we feel more turned
on than others, like that rush of sexiness
you feel when you start dating someone
new. And even though your estrogen and
testosterone levels begin to drop as you
Q Whats the best way to clean
age, both are just physiological predictors up after sexthats not using
of arousal, and sex is about so much
more than a physiologic urge, says
his old T-shirt?
Berman. In your 20s, desire might come A Yeah, theres nothing like grabbing a crumpled tee from the
from a spontaneous horniness, and in your floor to dampen the whole lets cuddle mood. Not to mention
30s, it can come from that too but also that a shirt hes worn could be full of sweat and bacteria, says
ob-gyn Sherry Ross, MD. (Man pits! In your lady parts! Gross!)
from connecting with your partner. So Instead, go ahead and stock your nightstand with baby wipes for
basically, keeping things hot is a matter of quick cleanup. Then you can get back to that cuddling without
the brain, not the birthday. having to talk shirty.
Q How many days should A Take the test at least one day after a missed period,
says ob-gyn Lauren Streicher, MD. Any sooner and you
I wait before I take a might get wishy-washy results, especially if you
conceived late in your cycle and the egg is still traveling
pregnancy test? I heard down the fallopian tube. If the test is negative and you
still dont get your period within a week, take another
you have to wait a while one to be sure, says Dr. Streicher. Keep in mind that
with drugstore pee sticks, the time of day that you use
(PHOTO) NICK ONKEN.
to get an accurate read. them matters. Do it the first time you pee in the
morning, when your urine is concentrated and you can
be positive its a solid read.

ASK HIM
ANYTHING
ADVICE FROM
COSMOS VERY OWN
GUY GURU
Size doesnt matter

when youre this
happy together!
Q Ive started seeing an adorable guy. We had Q My GF is awesome, but

sex for the first time, and hes not so well- she hasnt come out to her
parents. Weve been dating
endowed. I dont care, but hes insecure about it, for more than a year, and Im
and it affected our chemistry. How do I boost his not sure how long I can keep
confidence and convince him it doesnt matter? up the just friends act.
What can I do to be there for
A His less-than-huge penis is news to you but not to him. Since
you dont have an issue with his size, tell him he feels great,
but dont overdo the compliments. Your actions will speak louder
my GF while being honest
about my misgivings?
than words, so push past his insecurity and maybe spend some
extra time down there. That one small gesture will make him feel A Being honest about
like a big deal. your feelings is key.
This is hard on both of
you, and difficult to talk
Q Ive been insanely A I sympathize, but life will always about. But she likely
be stressful for one reason or knows shes asking a lot
stressed, my sex drive another, and a relationship is what and wont be surprised
has plummeted, and its tough. Tell her you
(TEXT) LOGAN HILL. (PHOTO) CHRIS CLINTON.
happens when two people deal with

my fianc takes this stress together. Tell your fianc you want to help her think
as a personal insult. need to work together to help you get this through. It will be
excited about hopping into bed. easier for her to come
How do I convince him Plenty of studies have found that sex out, eventually, if youve
that it has nothing to can be a terrific stress reliever, and worked through the
it might be less of a problem if you process together.
do with him? try to make it part of the solution.
You, You, You
YOU ARE
NOT YOUR LIKES
Whats your number? Sarah Z. Wexler rehabs our addiction to social validation.
HOW MANY HOURS have you spent stage.
waiting for people to Like your Some people wonder, If I
Instas or watch your Snaps? For had an experience or thought that
Essena ONeill, an 18-year-old not enough people Liked, did it still
Instagram model with more than have value? Do I still have value?
a half million followers, it was too says Pamela Rutledge, PhD,
many. Last fall, she made director of the Media Psychology
headlines for deleting thousands Research Center. More women
of photos, quitting the social than ever are relying on social
platform, and sharing her struggle media Likes and views to give
with being addicted to social meaning to their lives, feel
media, social approval, [and] social validated, and boost their
status. She made an appeal for a self-esteem.
platform where views and Likes According to GlobalWeb
arent visible. Never again will I Indexs recent survey of 50,000 web
let a number define me. It users worldwide, last year the
suffocated me, she said. average person spent 109 minutes
Others could totally relate. In per day on social media including
March, Time magazine named her Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and
among the 30 most influential social messaging apps. And
people on the internet, alongside according to Snapchat, its
the likes of Kim and Kanye, for 100-million-plus users spend an
having in fact removed her social average of 25 to 30 minutes on the
presence (shes since returned to app. Some of that is to see what our
Instagram, where her posts are friends are doing, but an even
perfectly frank: There is nothing bigger component is the validation
Zen about trying to look Zen and we get from views/Likes (basically
I was paid for this photo).I social-media gold stars) and the
wouldnt say checking my Likes shame we can feel when we dont. A
tally has suffocated me, but it has good thing to ask yourself about
messed with my mind. A few posting to your platform of choice:
months ago, I spent an idyllic day If there were no Likes/views, would
with my dog at the beach where I you still use it?
grammed a pic of him running at Likes may be the free, quick, legal
sunset, fully expecting a slew of crack of our time. You get an
Likes and YAAASSS comments. emotional high when your posts
Instead, I got cricketsa measly hit a responsive chord with your
four Likes, one of them from my audience, so you keep going after
dog walker. I cycled through the it, and youre never fulfilled
stages of grief. Denial: Its because I because youll always want more
posted it during happy hour! Anger: Likes, says Susan Krauss
Whats wrong with my jerk friends? Whitbourne, PhD, professor of
I Like thousands of their pics! psychology at the University of
Depression: Maybe these photos Massachusetts at Amherst and
maybe this whole daywerent as author of The Search for
amazing as Id thought. Fulfillment.
Thankfully, then came When I get a new Like, I feel
acceptance: Whatever. This day tingly. Its like other people are
was awesome, Likes or not. The saying Im pretty or funny, says
thing is, many women fixate on Lynne J., a 27-year-old consultant.
the negative feelings and cant Recently, I put up a photo of my
convince themselves of that last husband and me on vacation on

proof they excelled. Plus, we
dole out more Likes than any
Facebook, and it got 105 Likes. I other users on Facebook (52
was so excited. I checked my percent of people born in the 90s artist Ben Grosser, who
page every few minutes all day, hit Like several times a day, and recognized how social media
probably 60 times, to see if Id 45 percent of those born in the plays into our insatiable
missed any notifications. Since 80s docompare that to just 24 desire to make every number
more of us than ever are percent of baby boomers). We go higher.
building personal brands on may be expecting reciprocal I posted an article Id
social media, the stakes can feel Likes and then feel resentful or written that I was really
even higher. Theres a ton of rejected when those dont proud of, and when I checked
pressure for me to rack up Likes materialize, according to back later, it didnt say 32
because Im followed by a lot of Rosens research. people Liked this but just
my peers on Instagram, says Even if you consider triple- people Liked this. I opened
photographer Tania P., 31. Only digit Likes the social-media Facebook two more times
getting a few is extra Holy Grail, achieving it wont during the day, but without
embarrassing, because I want to actually help. People who an updated tally to track my
be respected by my fellow suffer from low self-esteem progress, it wasnt actually
creatives. Anything less than 20 may continue to search for a
PEOPLE that rewarding and I didnt
depresses me and seriously feeling of worthiness online, WHO HIT care about checking back on
makes me think about deleting paying more attention to their LIKE itI actually fell asleep
without having checked for
the post so no one will see my
mortifyingly low Likes. I check
posts with low Likes than high
ones, because in spite of their
SEVERAL hours. The numbers for how
constantly until I hit 20. need for positive feedback, they TIMES A many people commented on
Part of that need to recheck have the habit of confirming DAY my post were also erased, but
is neurochemical. When you their negative self-image, says I did still catch myself trying
get a Like and feel social Rutledge. A view or a Like isnt to gauge how I was doing by
connectivity, oxytocin is true support, and deep down, counting the comments.
released, which triggers we know that. Rosens research For Instagram, I decided to
52
serotonin and a chain reaction finds that real-life empathy is try a version of Rosens advice:
in the [bodys] reward six times more important than After you post, try going 15
circuitry, says Rutledge. The virtual empathy in making minutes without opening the
reward encourages us to someone feel supported. The app, then check for one
repeat the action. We may high of getting a Like has a minute, then restart the
also be craving Likes more short half-life. PERCENT 15-minute timer. Up the
than ever, since were not So how do you know if youre BORN no-checking span by five
getting as much feedback IRL. putting too much stock in your IN THE 90S minutes every day. For two
Since we spend more time numbers? Be wary if your days, I took the notifications
45
online, where we dont get threshold for an acceptable off my phone and posted pics
positive reinforcements from number of Likes starts to only before I had activities that
facial gestures, hugs, and escalate in order for you to feel would keep me away from my
other nonverbal cues, we try to the same level of satisfaction or phone for the next few
get it from Likes, says Larry if you check your tally PERCENT hoursa long drive, a movie,
Rosen, PhD, professor of compulsively after posting, BORN a dinner with friends.
psychology at California State feeling anxious while you wait IN THE 80S Truthfully, it was more
University at Dominguez for the Likes to come in and then exciting to see a bunch of Likes
Hills and author of iDisorder. relieved only when youve hit a accumulated at once, even if it
24
Millennials in particular certain number, says was just 11, than it was
may get addicted to Like Whitbourne. This suggests the watching them trickle in all
seeking because of how much behavior has become addictive. day. I definitely dwelled on my
we love metrics. We were Although I wouldnt say Im Likes less. It felt more like I
raised on positivity and addicted to checking my digits, PERCENT was actually posting to share
constant feedback. Everything my boyfriend has definitely OF BABY moments with my friends, not
was measured and rewarded, rolled his eyes at me for pausing BOOMERS to evaluate how good those
and Likes are a quick, concrete our conversation to check how moments were based on other
unit of measurement, says my Insta or FB post is doing. So peoples opinions. After all, the
Jane Buckingham, founder to stop tracking my Likes, I best connections are the ones
and CEO of Trendera, a trend- installed the Facebook made with people who truly
spotting firm in New York City. Demetricator, a free web add-on like you, not just Like you. Now
Millennials dont just want to that removes Like tallies from if youll excuse me, I have to go
excel, she adds. They want Facebook. It was created by walk my dog on the beach.

You, You, You
ACE
THE INTERVIEWUSE THIS DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO GO GET THE JOB YOU DESERVE.
BY JUDITH OHIKUARE
(TEXT) JUDITH OKIHUARE. (PHOTOS) DIX PEREZ.

The goal isnt to spit
out responses roboti- As FOR
cally (creepy) but to
look and feel poised
TRICKY
Qs
Before the Interview (ding ding!).
Interview
You may not realize it, but your interview actually starts the minute you POLISH YOUR questions really
say, Yes, 3 p.m. on Wednesday is great. I look forward to speaking PRESENTATION are getting
Fair or not, your
with you. Heres everything to do between that moment and the big day.
speech patterns
weirder. Cosmo
matter, says Laura
to the rescue.
HIT THE BOOKS ship, says Ghosn. and have stories in Sherbin, director of Q / Do you know
Your interviewer is mind to illustrate research at the non-
You wouldnt go on how to ?
a Tinder date with- a human, not a job any relevant exper- profit Center for Tal-
This gets hard when its a
out Googling, so why genie, and showing tise. Would you be ent Innovation. Filler
challenge that you
would you go on an interest in this per- working closely with words such as actu- havent faced before.
interview cold tur- son will help to cre- another person? ally and like are so Sherbin says women
key? Research your ate a more authentic Come prepared with distracting, Sherbin value honesty and often
relationship from examples of past has counted the say, No, Ive never done
potential employer that. But then the
in full, says Caroline the get-go. If you get partnership suc- number of times a
interviewer thinks, She
Ghosn, cofounder your interviewers cesses, says Ghosn. candidate uses them.
doesnt believe she can
and CEO of Levo, a names in advance, Those words are dif- do it. Why should I?
professional net- read their bios on PRACTICE AND ficult to ignore after Instead, take a cue from
working site. If you the company page MAKE PERFECT a while, she says. men, who are more likely
know anyone at the and check out their If you tend to get Ask a friend to inter- to say, Sure, Ive never
view you for practice. done it before, but Im a
organization or can social-media sites. flustered during
Then get feedback: fast study. Nod to the
find connections interviews, com- learning curve, but
through friends or ORGANIZE mit your answers to What vibe did your always lead with a yes.
LinkedIn, ask them YOUR STORY muscle memory in body language give
for insight. Your goal The first question is advance. Reading off? Did you speak Q / How long
is to spend the inter- often Tell me about the companys job too quickly? Or did would you see
view talking about yourself. Frame description carefully you, um, you know, yourself
your story in a con- will tip you off to literally kill it?
how you could con- staying?
tribute to the team, cise, clear way so that answers that you can Dodge the ighty
not listening pas- your duties arent provide about your PSYCH YOURSELF IN millennial stereotype.
sively while youre confusing. What strengths and what Turns out, your fight- People dont want to
brought up to speed. have you achieved in you bring to the job or-flight impulse train someone new, only
past jobs that over- two common ques- isnt so useful in a for the person to leave
lap with the specific tions. Write out a job interview. The and pursue their real
KNOW YOUR passion, experts say.
INTERVIEWER role youre interview- list of questions that emotional part of
Dont pledge a specic
Look at an interview ing for? Review your you might be asked, your brain responds
time commitment, but
as an organic part of rsum and pick and practice your to the prospect of do name check skills you
building a relation- areas to highlight, answers to each one. rejection by thinking, hope to develop or
Danger! says Keith long-term projects you
Rollag, chair of the could contribute to. Use
management division the word team a lot.
at Babson College and
author of What to Do Q / Whats your
When Youre New. favorite
Dont rely on a Tell yourself: This is cartoon?
last-minute Google cram just a conversation. Some interviewers ask
session to nd out that the They want to like me. weird questions to see
job you applied for is Look up other job how well a candidate
denitely not as hot as it thinks on their feet,
opportunities that Rollag says. They
looked online. you can apply for or want you to give an
networking events unrehearsed answer.
that you can attend That means there is no
just in case this gig right or wrong. Go with
doesnt work out. It the ow and be creative.
If in doubt, acknowledge
might help you feel
the awkwardness,
less like everything suggests Ghosn. Say:
is riding on this one, Ive never gotten that
Rollag says. question before! Tell me
why youre asking.

During
ASKING
SMART
you can adjust. Does QUESTIONS
the Interview your interviewer

seem to check out
IS GR E AT!
BUT OFFERING
UNSOLICITED
You went to bed at a respectable hour, you when you give a long
FEEDBACK
left the house with plenty of time to spare, and reply? Shorten your I S R I S K Y.
you are not throwing away your shot. next answer. Do you
sense skepticism or would do in one, two,
to recalibrate your surprise? Acknowl- and three months
BREAK THE ICE
responses. edge it openly. If you on the job, after you
The walk to your
think you might have learn more about
interviewers office
SELL YOUR missed the mark, the culture and the
can feel endless. Rol-
EXPERIENCES its okay to ask, Did challenges.
lag suggests getting
Its the catch-22 I answer your ques-
the other person to
of entry-level job tion fully? says YES, ASK SOME
talk about himself.
interviews: How Sherbin. That shows QUESTIONS
Think about topics
are you supposed to you have emotional The moment when
that give people
talk up your expe- intelligenceyou an interviewer asks,
energy, he says. If its
rience when you can recognize and Do you have ques-
close to the holidays
dont have any yet? If address the needs tions? is the best
or vacation season,
you havent worked of others, including chance youll have
ask your interviewer
much, Sherbin says, potential clients. to lead the conversa-
if hes had time to
tion. Some people
travel, and if so, discuss the leader-
where? And dont get ship skills that you REMEMBER think theyre being
WHOS BOSS annoying by asking
too hung up on awk- have developed from
Bubbling over with a question, or they
ward pauses. Theres other places, whether
big ideas? Great! Just want to take their
a natural ebb and in your community, wins and leave before
school, sorority try not to diss your
flow to every convo. they say something
even a part-time job potential employer.
Sometimes when wrong at the last
BRING THE ENERGY in a different indus- minute, says Ghosn.
Your interviewer try. Convey profes- people feel confident,
they think that they Thats a mistake.
may be grumpy, dis- sionalism and good A few Qs that always
are being proactive Phone off? Check.
tracted by matters judgment through work: What would a Carrying multiple copies
unrelated to you, or the interview process by making unwanted
typical day be like? of your rsum? Check.
could even be haz- and they might con- suggestions, says
What would it look Comfy shoes to switch
ing you to see how sider redefining their employment attor- into later, from two
like to knock this
you react. Keep your idea of experience, ney Lori B. Rassas, blocks away? Check and
job out of the park?
energy high, and she says. author of The Per- What challenges check again.
forge ahead. If you petual Paycheck. would someone with
get the sense that an ALWAYS BE Instead of bulldoz- this job need to over-
interview is going ADJUSTING ing your interviewer come? Show your
poorly, ask a question Watch the other with fixes that may interviewer that you
to show that youre persons reactions seem presumptuous, have thought
curious, Sherbin closely for clues to Rassas suggests for- seriously about the
says. That will how well an inter- mulating a 30-60- role and envisioned
also give you time view is going, so that 90 plan: what you yourself in it.
INTERVIEW
KILLERS
The BYOC The Spin Cycle The Text Talk The Sneak-
Your interviewer tries If you have the choice No matter how cool the a-Smoke
to shake your hand to sit in a chair that person who will interview You will likely be in close
but gets a stful of latte. doesnt swivel, take it. you seems, e-mailing quarters with your
You get self-conscious Nervous interviewees them like theyre your interviewer. Strong odors
about your coffee breath. swivel back and forth BFF is unprofessional are off-putting, so dont
Then you forget your so much, you worry AF. Take the other light up beforehand. No,
now-old, cold cup on the theyll get whiplash, persons lead in tone, masking it with perfume
interviewers desk. says Sherbin. and keep it classy. wont work either.

After
the Interview
Youve texted your mom to debrief. Youve danced off
lingering adrenaline at home. But youre not quite done.
ACT FAST! later, maybe includ-

Send a thank-you ing some fresh ideas.
e-mail within 24 (Avoid hectic times
hours. Handwritten like Friday afternoon
notes are increas- and Monday morn-
ingly optional but ing.) Dont e-mail
may stand out as more than once a
a result, says Ras- week, and stop after
sas. If you do send a three unanswered
card, mail it ASAP so messages.
it arrives within 72
hours. Include your DONT SHUFFLE
full name and e-mail OFF IN SHAME
so youre easy to find. Much more goes in
to hiringthe mix
SAY MORE of people on a team,
THAN THANKS salary needsthan
Acting quickly can be seen from
doesnt mean send- your side of the table.
ing a generic e-mail, So if an interview
Sherbin adds. Men- doesnt work out,
tion a few topics that dont despair. Politely
you discussed dur- ask for feedback, and
ing the process to ID skills you can add
show that you were or play up next time.
listening, and say Then ask the inter-
that youll follow up viewer or human-
shortly if you were resources rep if you
asked to do so. can stay in touch. If
so, let her know youd
WIN THE love to be consid-
WAITING GAME ered for other roles,
Employers can take whether with her
daysor months organization or oth-
to decide. Ask about ers she might hear of.
the timeline at the Recruiters ask one
end of your inter- another for recom-
view, Ghosn says, mendations all the
and follow up a week time, Sherbin says.
The Bad Suit The Diva Act The Phone Pas The Pen Tap The Shoe Swap
Try on your outt two days Be friendly and polite to Turn off your phone before Are you a nervous Switch to your killer heels
in advance. If you are everyone at the you arrive. If it rings dgeter? Remove any before you get therenot
uncomfortable, anyone ofcenot only your mid-conversation, ignore ammo that might distract in the reception area or
looking at you will be too, inter vieweror no one it or turn it off discreetly, you or your interviewer. bathroom. Keep them on
says Sherbin. The key is t will trust you to work Sherbin says. Whatever Put your pencil or pen until youre a few blocks
more than fashion: Avoid with potential clients, you do, dont check that on the table or in your bag, away. Sorry, no one wants
clothes that are too clingy Sherbin says. text or missed call. and keep your hands to see your feet.
or too loose and sloppy. folded in your lap.

You, You, You
COSMO CASH
SAVE OR SPLURGE?
Financial expert and author of OMG! Where Did Your
Sweldo Go? Lianne Laroya gives us the lowdown on highlight your assets, and
one from a good brand in
where we should really be putting our money. your 20s. The skin around be with you through the
your eyes is the thinnest, good times and the bad.
Being a 20-something Pinay it. Whats more, dressing most sensitive, and most SPLURGE ON: Classic jewelry
is dicult. Youre at the to look your best increases prone to wrinkles, so care Invest in pearl or diamond
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constantly question your makes a good impression you can. Regular advice and any occasion, and a mini-
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Should you download a SPLURGE ON: Classic bags skin as awless as it can be to your 60s.
tness app and run around and shoes No, they dont throughout your life, it will SAVE ON: Trendy costume
BGC after work, or can you have to cost you three also help you weed out use- jewelry and trinkets will
just play Pokemon Go? Do months pay, nor do they less or damaging products, go out of style and wear out.
you need to dress up and go have to be overly expen- treatments, and fads. Allow yourself to have fun
to that work event, or can sive designer brands. Pick SPLURGE ON: Designer with fashion, but use a dis-
you just get in your jammies, sturdy, well-constructed fragrances Contain higher- cerning eye before you buy.
log onto Netix, and chill? bags and shoes in real grade oils and less alcohol
The same holds true leather in shapes that will so their scent lasts longer FITNESS & HEALTH
when it comes to controlling never go out of style, and opt despite fewer applications. MONEY MANTRA: Your body
your cash ow: When does for neutral colors or your SPLURGE ON: Foundation is your temple. Fill it up
it make sense to splurge favorite hue you can wear Your foundation needs to with healthy, natural, less-
once in a while? And what over and over again. work hard to look good. Re- processed food and youll
kinds of expenses should SPLURGE ON: Bras and ward your skin by spending end up with better health, a
you tighten your belt for? shapewear Get tted pro- a little more money on it. better outlook, and a higher
No need to worry. Weve got fessionally at the store and SPLURGE ON: Lipstick Pick net worth (from the savings
you covered here, where we look for gure-attering three no-fail, go-to shades on medical bills in the long
tackle every aspect of your models in black and nude. you absolutely lovein a run).
spending life. Good brands should last good, moisturizing formula- SPLURGE ON: Healthy food
around seven to 10 years tion. Might cost more, but Think youre saving money
FASHION with careful washing and better than 10 cheap and by eating instant noodles for
MONEY MANTRA: Consider thoughtful storage. cakey lippies that vanish dinner every night? Give it
the cost-per-use for every SAVE ON: T-shirts and after just one sip of water. some time til your 40-year-
purchase. Spending more trends Treat t-shirts as SAVE ON: Mascara A breed- old self starts paying a heart
for a timeless, high-quality disposables: Frequent use ing ground for bacteria, surgeon to get rid of the fat in
piece that youll use regu- means repeated washing, youll need to throw it away your arteries. Spend more on
larly is denitely better than which means a shorter shelf- every three months anyway. organic, pesticide-free fruits
scrimping on a low-quality life. Trends come and go in SAVE ON: Facial wash and veggieslighter on your
item thatll collect dust the blink of a cat-eye, so you There may be a dierence body and on your pocket.
in your closet after a few dont want to blow a months between a P150-face wash SPLURGE ON: Preventive
months. salary for the latest trend and a P1,500-cleanser with health care and specialists
SPLURGE ON: Suits, blazers that will last two weeks. diamond akes and droplets Visit your doctor and dentist
If its something you wear from the Fountain of Youth. regularly, at least every three
regularly, it makes sense BEAUTY Lets face it, though: most to six monthsyoull save
to spend a little more on MONEY MANTRA: A centavo formulas are pretty much the money (and perhaps even
a well-made, durable and of prevention is worth a same, and theyll touch your your life) in the long run.
timeless piece of clothing. peso of cure, i.e., invest in face for just a few seconds. SAVE ON: Exercise and
Sure, that sleek, well-cut preventive products thatll workout clothes No need
suit jacket may set you back save you more moneyand JEWELRY to shell out P4,000 monthly
by P5,000, but if its qual- your skinin the long run. MONEY MANTRA: A good at the gym. Find alternative
ity allows you to wear it for SPLURGE ON: Eye cream piece of jewelry is like your sweat-busters: I lost weight
ve years, youre basically and a good dermatologist. best friend: itll make you working out at home to You-
just paying P800 a year for Start using a good quality feel better about yourself, tube exercise videos. Your

SPLURGE ON: Bed, sheets Where you spend your
You spend roughly 25 years money strongly depends
of your life sleeping, so do on which features you
yourself a favor and invest value. You can splurge
in a well-made mattress on accommodations, but
thatll be kind to your back save money on food, or
and sheets that dont feel vice-versa. The fun part is
like sandpaper. that you can dictate where
SPLURGE ON: Oce chair you money goes, instead of
Roughly ve years of your wondering where it went!
life will be devoted to sitting Personally, I dont think
at your workdesk, if youre theres a black-and-white
an oce worker or vir- rule when it comes to
tual professional. Your back spending money on enter-
doesnt care about your quest tainment, because we all
to build up your emergency have personal preferences.
fund, but it would sincerely My point is balance: Yes,
appreciate it if you invested you can splurge on expen-
in an oce chair with an sive movie tickets for your
ergonomic design that weekly date, but determine
provides the lumbar support which other activities youd
you need. be willing to tighten your
SAVE ON: Storage, acces- belt for.
sories You change your
storage every time you GADGETS
move homes and every MONEY MANTRA: Realisti-
time you change your taste cally estimate how often
and personal interests, so youll use the gadget and for
dont blow two months pay how long, and consider the
on a Harry Potter-themed cost-per-use before you buy.
bookcase. SPLURGE ON: Smartphones
and laptops If youll be
TRAVEL using them for work, then
MONEY MANTRA: A Harvard you need the best you can
University study revealed aord. Investing in a good,
that 57% of its participants reputable brand makes
believe spending money for more sense than buying
travel makes them happier cheap and spending more
than spending money to for repair, maintenance and
Your moolah: buy stu. With todays high replacement of the product.
should it stay or demand for travel services, SAVE ON: Secondary phone
should it go? you now have more choices If you need multiple phones
than ever. for work, make your prima-
SPLURGE ON: Good luggage ry phone a smartphone and
Cant stress this enough. your secondary a simple,
If you cut corners with low-end model for calling
your luggage, do note that people and send messages.
your pocket and body will
hate you for it when the Strategize your splurging
time comes and your P500 on high-end, good quality
suitcase loses a wheel or and durable products that
breaks its zipper while youre can improve your life, in-
walking down the famous crease your productivity and
Shibuya Crossing in Japan. actually boost your savings
favorite fashion brands also
now oer aordable and
FURNITURE SAVE ON: Flights. The dif- over the long term. When
MONEY MANTRA: Splurge on ference between a P26,000 it comes to spending your
functional workout wear. pieces that have an impact roundtrip ticket to Japan and money, do priority purchas-
SAVE ON: Generic medicine on your health as well as a P13,000 one is just slightly ing. Spend money on things
These work as well as their keepsake furniture you more arm and leg room that matter to you, and
branded counterparts, so be know youll be using most of and a hot meal you couldve mercilessly cut down on the
sure to specify generic at your life, but save on items easily bought for P300 at the things that dont. You owe it
the drugstore. you may eventually replace. airport. to your older self.

Are you ready
to have your
own car?
Dreaming of independence? Take this
quiz to nd out if you can really
handle #adulting.
1 2
What type of car
are you thinking
of getting?
A
An SUV or a hatchback.
Nothing too ashy and
3
something low-maintenance,
but something that has
everything I need and want.
Do you have
How much do you earn
enough savings?
monthly on average?
A
A
B
I want
w ntt a p
wa practical
racttical car
car, say a mi
m
mid-
d
sized sedansomething that Yes! I have enough for a
wont cost me much upfront and 20% down payment and a
I make more couple of months worth of
monthly.
than Php80,000 monthly. monthly deposits.
B B
I think so. At least, I saved up for
My monthly paycheck ranges 10% of the retail value of the car
C
between Php40,000 I want
w nt a small
wa small,
ll affo
affordable
ffordab
dablle car
car. Im eyeing.
and Php80,000. Second-hand cars are also
an option as long as they are
relatively
rela
l tive
v ly n
new.
ew
w. C
C I dont have enough for the
down payment, but Im getting a
My monthly salary is below
car loan, anyway, right?
Php40,000.
4
Ready to Drive:
How good are you at budgeting, and what
takes the biggest chunks of your budget?
The Cosmo
A I am a planner. I make sure to pay all my bills on time,
including my condo deposits, variable life insurance
Millennial Squad
premiums, and other utility bills.
B Im pretty condent with my skills. I have

to juggle my monthly expenses and bills
including my rent, groceries, phone, and
internetthe works! Mia Crespo
Entrepreneur
C I think I get by just ne. I have the
occasional splurges on shopping, Im ready to own a car because I want to take
travel, and food, but Im always thrifty the next step in lifebigger responsibilities and
complete independence. And maybe some fun
with my money. road trips as a bonus!
5
Are you ready with all the requirements
for a car loan or purchase? Ruth Jimenez
Freelance model/blogger
Yes! I have income certicates, monthly budget trackers, a freshly printed
A checkbook, and everything in between! Which ones do you need? I am planning to apply for a BPI Family Auto Loan
this year. I have saved enough money for the down
payment! My job as a freelance model requires me
I think so! I have the basic documents like valid IDs and proof of income.
B What else should I start collecting?
to travel from place to place. A car will make things
a lot more convenient for me. No more commuting
to get to a shoot on time!
Umm, theres a whole list of requirements? OMG, I thought coming up
C with payments was enough!
Mostly As
You are totally ready to own a car! You already have the practical side of car
Rachel Rose Dancel
Student/blogger
ownership down pat (#adulting is NBD for you by now, really), and you know
Im ready to own a car because Ive considered
exactly what you want in terms of deals, too. Nothings stopping you from this other costs like gas consumption, maintenance,
exciting investment! Now, on to shopping for the best nancing deal and the and repairs. Its a huge thing to be able to afford
perfect wheels that match your criteria... and take care of a car, but Im preparing myself
for it as early as now!
Mostly Bs
Youre just a few steps and savings away from being a legit car owner! Your
savings should amount to 20% or more of the price (with considerable money
to spare for initial payments and maintenance). Make sure your loan payment
wont completely eat up your savings, and leave room in your budget for gas
money, too!
Once youve decided to get your own car, visit any
Mostly Cs
You may not be ready to own a car right now, but youre getting there! Loans
BPI or BPI Family Savings Bank branch so you can
talk to a bank personnel who can guide you through
your rst car purchase. And the most exciting part?
They can also help you browse your car options, so
you can ultimately nab the wheels of your dreams.
usually require at least a monthly income of P40,000a good baseline when Ready for the ride?
it comes to your nancial preparedness for a car. Better start taking a few side
For more information,
hustles, cutting back on leisurely splurges, and taking budgeting seriously to visit www.BPILoans.com.
build your savings and your credit history. Eyes on the prize, CGs!
Fun & Fearless
REAL ESTATE BROKER PHOTOGRAPHER FITNESS COACH JOURNALIST
Fabulous
FREELANCERS
Four Cosmo Girls share the ups and dow
ns in the wide, wild world of freelancing!

Fun & Fearless
MAUI ALBARRACIN, 39 ANNA MANLAPAS-VALENCIA, 30

Real estate broker and Photographer
makeup artist
This lifelong freelancer utilizes both UPS AND DOWNS: I am the master of This artist gave up a career with a time to pursue other businesses
her creative and entrepreneurial my own time. The con of freelancing successful advertising photography and studies. On the downside, you
talents in two different fields, all is the uncertainty that comes with it, studio to pursue her dreams of dont expect a paycheck every two
while giving back with her social when youre not sure how much youll seamlessly blending her personal weeks so you need to learn to
responsibility movement, The earn in a month. But freelancing gave and professional lives. manage your finances.
Purple Backpacker. me a lot of time and space to really see BREAKING FREE: As cheesy as it THE MISCONCEPTION IS...: That
and experience what else is important sounds, love and family triggered you get a lot of free time. Thats
BREAKING FREE: Once I passed in life and give back. my transition to freelancing. After both a yes and a no. You may not be
the real estate broker licensure I met my husband, I realized all the working an 8-to-5 job anymore, but
exam, I was offered positions by THE MISCONCEPTION IS...: The first other dreams I wanted to pursue, youre running your own business
several developers, but at that time thought people have when they hear like business and motherhood. and have more hats to wear. Its a
I had two baby girls. Freelancing freelancing is unemployed. Really, matter of prioritizing and managing
was perfect for me at that moment, youre employedyou are your own GROWING PAINS: The challenge for
any freelancer is getting the your time efficiently.
because that meant my time was boss, you do your own work, and you
my own. earn your own money. projects and the clients. Honestly, PRO-TIPS: Freelancing comes
a big chunk of the jobs come from hand in hand with lifestyle. You
GROWING PAINS: The hardest thing, PRO-TIPS: Trust your gut: More referrals so its always important to become your own boss, you set your
at the start, was building a network often than not, its right. Choose stay grounded, be respectful, and own structure and therefore how
and putting my name out there. your battles learn to weigh the never burn bridges. you lead yourself will determine
Another important but very difficult risks. Dont lose your cool. A lot of UPS AND DOWNS: On days Im not how far youll go. If youre transition-
thing to do was to create a sense of freelancing has to do with waiting, shooting, its definitely great that I ing, you have to plan for it , but dont
trust with clients: that buyer and and being patient. Its challenging, but can do some work from home and overthink it. Sometimes, you just
seller trust is really important. in the end I believe its worth it. be with my son. It also affords me really need the courage to jump.
MADEL GALVEZ, 33
Strength and TRICIA MORENTE, 32
conditioning coach Journalist and editorial consultant
Having represented the country at gyms, so I bring my clients to After making her bones in money to clear my credit card debt.
the 2011 SEAGAMES, this fitness gyms owned by my friends. publishing, this creative draws The downsides? Taking care of the
expert is the girl that keeps some of While youre starting out, its also from years of experience for her admin stuff yourself and not having
the countrys biggest male sports difficult finding clients. You do not reportage on everything from the usual work benefits.
teams in fighting form. know how much you will earn in finance and business to travel
a particular month. I also have to and culture. THE MISCONCEPTION IS:
BREAKING FREE: After the invest in equipment if the client The idea of working wherever
SEAGAMES, I decided to quit the prefers to do the session at home. BREAKING FREE: While Ill always you want, whenever you want has
national fencing team and focus on be grateful for my roots as a reporter, always been the appeal of free-
training athletes full-time. I wanted THE MISCONCEPTION IS: That I wanted to expand my skills set. I felt lancing, but after the first month,
to help them pursue their own freelance trainers are expensive. I realized I missed the structure of
(TEXT) GABY IGNACIO (PHOTOS) HUB PACHECO. (HAIR AND MAKEUP)
it was time to take the risk.

dreams of becoming part of the na- Trainers that handle athletes have working for a company.
tional team. I worked at a school for higher fees because they have GROWING PAINS: Initially, I said yes
five years, but the pay was low and I the credentials and they do highly to all the jobs that came my way. I PRO-TIPS: You have a choice of
had to work eight hours a day. Now, specialized training. But if you quickly learned that effective time who you work with. Dont readily
(GALVEZ, MORENTE, VALENCIA) VIDA JAUCIAN.
I get to manage my working hours are an average person looking management is keyeverything re- agree to a clients rate, especially
and my income is triple what I was for fitness options, there are also ally needs to be scheduled. Squeez- if its a highly demanding job
getting before. professional and certified trainers ing in me-time is really crucial to that will cost you other work
who can cater to your needs. maintaining your sanity, too. opportunitiesit not only
GROWING PAINS: The challenges devalues your worth as a profes-
I face are not owning a gym, and PRO-TIPS: Work smarter and UPS AND DOWNS: Things are never sional, but also sets the wrong
not being able to conduct private harder. Never give up, despite boring, or stagnant. I was learning precedent for the rest of us in
training in most commercial major setbacks. new skills, traveling to different this industry. Every job has to be
places, and I even made enough worth your time and effort.

You, You, You
3
2
1 SAVINGS. A sense of humor.
Sleep. #FOMO Just in case
To help deal with
sh*t happens.
isnt worth losing Which it will. the aforementioned
precious Zzzs. sh*t happening.
COSMO COMMANDMENTS
10 THINGS
NO COSMO GIRL
SHOULD BE
With out
4
5
A classic
Her go-to outfit that
makeup look, makes her
which should be
done in about 10 feel powerful.
minutes,
max.
6
HEELS THAT
DONT HURT.
OR A PAIR OF
7 BADASS SNEAKERS,
BECAUSE SNEAKERS
A life plan, NEVER HURT.
because coasting
gets exhausting. 8 Chocolate.
Because reasons.
(TEXT) GABY IGNACIO. (PHOTO) NICK ONKEN.
SELF-RESPECT. 10
Gratitude.

You, You, You
THE SECRET
TO BEING HAPPY
ARYANNA
This Becca
highlighter is
my holy grail.
#slayy y
EPPERSON The 20-year-old MTV VJ, blogger, and

YouTuber talks about how her passion for
music brought her out of her shell.
Happiness is So
matcha
COMING OUT OF YOUR SHELL and sharing it with an audience. love.
How does an introvert become a VJ? I Music is my passion. I grew up
started by making YouTube videos. listening to dierent genresfrom
guess it was a natural transition from
This meant it was just me and the classical and reggae to classic rock,
the canvas to my face. Wearing
camera, with nobody watching pop, and hip hop, music inspires me.
makeup makes me feel empowered, as
until I uploaded the video online. I Depending on the mood, vibe, genre,
if my inner goddess is shining through
thought MTV would be the same and lyrics, music either hypes me up,
when I swipe on some lipstick. My go-
concept, and that helped me relax a motivates me, or inspires me to be
to everyday look is very bare-faced and
little when it came to auditions and active, be it through creating artwork
natural, and I usually wear mascara
even now during taping. Despite or even working out. Being able to
and like wearing pinkish nudes and
being the introvert that I am, it isnt talk about my passion just makes
brown matte liquid lipstick.
so hard talking about music since the job more fun.
its something Im interested in to
HAVING A CREATIVE OUTLET GETTING LOST IN A GOOD BOOK
begin with. For those who are Reading always puts me in a good
introverted and want to break out of I enjoy doing anything artsy! Ive been
mood. It calms me down and
their shells, take baby steps and into drawing and painting since I was
transports me to another world, more
work your way towards your goal. three. Making art is more of a release
so when I read [Haruki] Murakamis
You will slowly but surely be able to and a way of expressing myself.
books. Not only am I traveling to
nd yourself by pushing your limits. While some people prefer to vent or
Japan via book, Im taken through the
(INTERVIEW) ANGELICA GUTIERREZ. (PHOTOS) (EPPERSON) COURTESY OF ARYANNA EPPERSON. (INSTAGRAM)

Theres nothing wrong with a little eat, I draw. I also like practicing
metaphysical world where you can
COURTESY OF ARYANNAS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT. (BECCA) COURTESY OF BECCACOSMETICS.COM. (SHIRT)

human interaction too! [Laughs] calligraphy, and even lip-syncing to
meet talking cats, wandering spirits, or
songs and uploading them on
a mysterious sheep man. My favorite
BEING PASSIONATE Instagram and Musical.ly.
Murakami book so far is Dance Dance
ABOUT YOUR JOB Dance because I love the pacing,
I love being able to talk about music EXPERIMENTING WITH MAKEUP mysteriousness, plot twists, and the
I got into makeup last year when I
blas personalities of all his characters.
began doing beauty shoots and
borrowing my moms makeup. As
someone who draws and paints, I
enjoy experimenting with it and I
Why Makeup
How cute
Makes You Happy
are her In a study by the International Journal
of Cosmetic Science, subjects imagined
essed
Self-congfir
illustrations?
themselves in different situations, both with
cat l
COURTESY OF WHERETOGET.IT.
and without makeup. They reported feeling

more confident and outgoing when they
imagined themselves wearing makeup.
She loves ice cream so much, If y
she made a hashtag for it! cant soau SOURCE: THE INTERESTING WAYS STUDIES SHOW
it , weary
THAT MAKEUP CAN BOOST CONFIDENCE BY
NATALIE BELL ON FUTUREDERM.COM
#AryannasTravellingIceCream
it .

Top, Witchery.
Dress, Asos.
Shoes, Decjuba.
ITS ALL
WHITE
CRISP, CLEAN AND
OH-SO-COOL. LAYER
YOUR WHITES HEAD-
TO-TOE FOR SUPER-CHIC
STYLE ALL OVER.
Blazer, Missguided. Top,
Sportsgirl. Skirt, C/meo
Collective. Shoes, Stuart
Weitzman. Headphones,
Rubi Shoes. Watch,
Thomas Sabo. Rings,
Krystle Knight Jewellery.
Vest, H&M
Conscious
Exclusive. Shirt,
Interval. Skirt,
Bardot. Shoes, Rubi
Shoes. Belt, The
Lair. Bag, Mon
Purse.
Jumper, Target.
Skirt, Interval.
Shoes, Hunter.
Bag A|X Armani
Exchange.
Shoes, Nine West.
Kardashian Kollection.
Sunglasses, Pared. Bag,
Shirt, Next. Bustier, Misha
Collection. Jeans, Factorie.
(STYLING) DENIS TODOROVIC. (PHOTOGRAPHY) KRISTINA SOLJO. (HAIR AND MAKEUP) GEORGIA HULL/RELOAD AGENCY. (MODEL) ANNALISE
MCLACHLAN/CHIC MANAGEMENT. (STYLIST ASSISTANT) CAITLIN DATE. (PRODUCT STYLING) HAPPY LOPEZ. (CHARLES & KEITH, ZARA, H&M),
STRADIVARIUS) COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS. (WADE, RIVER ISLAND) COURTESY OF ZALORA.COM.PH.
Sunglasses,
Stradivarius,
P795.
Jacket,
Zara,
P2,295.
Top, H&M,
P899.
Slip-on,
Wade,
P1,299.
Dress, Zara,
P2,295.
Bag, Charles &
Keith, P3,799.
Bag, River
Island,
P1,849.
Pants, Zara,
P1,495.
Top, H&M,
P599.
Shoes,
Charles &
Keith, P2,499.
On Chelsea: Choker,
Forever 21, P450. Tee,
Giordano, P999. Skirt,
Folded & Hung, P799.
Socks, SM Department
Store, P239.75.
On Yaofa: Tee, Giordano,
P999. Shorts, P915, and
bangles, P565, both Forever
21. Socks, SM Department
Store, P239.75.
Mesh top, P995, and knit
halter, P1,195, both
Topshop. Skirt, Forever 21,
P915. Sandals,
Primadonna, P699.95.
Go ahead, unleash
your inner child!
Play around with these
kiddie-inspired styles
thatll make dressing
up fun again.
K ID DULTI N G
Photography by Paolo Pineda
Hoodie, Folded & Hung,
P699. Shorts, Forever 21,
P1,175. Backpack, P2,498,
and sneakers, P3,698, both
Vans x Nintendo.
On Yaofa: Headband,
P280, choker, P160, tee,
P805, jumper, P915,
and bangles, P505, all
Forever 21. Sneakers,
Primadonna,
P2,499.95.
On Chelsea: Headband,
P280, and sweater,
P1,425, all Forever 21.
Skirt, Topshop, P805.
Bag, P899.95, and
shoes, P1,399.95,
both Primadonna.
On Yaofa: Cap, P565, tee,
P445, and jumper, P1,535,
all Forever 21. Sneakers,
Vans x Nintendo, P3,498.
On Chelsea: Top, P655,
overalls, P1,785, and hair
ribbons, P105 per set, all
Forever 21. Shoes,
Primadonna, P1,399.95.
(STYLING) HAPPY LOPEZ. (ASSISTED BY) CARIE AGUILA AND EDNALYN MAGNAYE. (MAKEUP) JOHN PAGADUAN FOR SHU UEMURA.
(HAIR) PAUL NEBRES. (MODELS) YAOFA DELA CRUZ OF MERCATOR MODELS AND CHELSEA ANNE MANALO.
P1,399.95.
and skirt set, Folded & Hung,
Cap, Forever 21, P735. Top
Sandals, Primadonna,
P1,299, both Folded & Hung.
The
Jasmine
Jasmine knows
whats up when
it comes to
eye-catching style.
GET THE LOOK: Part

your hair in the middle
and lightly back-comb
the section at the back
of your hair to create
lift. Smooth it all into
a low ponytail. Take
a small piece of hair
and wrap around the
elastic, pinning under-
neath. Then, leaving
3 to 4 cm.-long gaps,
work your way down
the pony, securing
elastics and covering
them with hair.
princess
hair goals You secretly pine for
Disney princess hair, right? Us too
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIX PEREZ
The
Ariel
The undisputed
queen of the side
TOP & RINGS, FOREVER 21. EARRINGS, SFERA. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP & EARRINGS, FOREVER 21.
part dominates
with her
voluminous waves.
GET THE LOOK: Scrunch

volumizing mousse
(try Wella EIMI Root
Shoot Precision Root
Mousse, 75ml, P439)
into washed hair. Add
a deep side part before
blow drying smooth.
Section your hair into
small chunks, wrapping
around a hot tong and
releasing, then pin back
up and leave to cool.
Release the curls and
tease the roots of your
hair all over.
The
Elsa
Braids were over,
then along came
Elsa. Obsessed,
again.
GET THE LOOK:

To create a pouf, take
the front section of your
hair, push it forwards
and pin into place.
Starting at the pins,
weave your hair into
a chunky braid. Then
gently pull out some
wispy bitsyou want
to be wind-blown, not
primary-school, tight.
The
Belle
This countryside
beauty rocks a half-
up, half-down do
like no one else.
GET THE LOOK:

Gather the top section
of hair into an elastic,
leaving out wispy
pieces at the front and
down the sides. Loosely
gather the top into a
messy bun and pin into
place. Using a hot tong
(like the Kardashian
Beauty 3-in-1 Hairstyling
Iron, P5,050), gently curl
the front pieces, rolling
away from your face.
Finish with hairspray,
and a red rose, of course.
TOP, SFERA. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP, SATURDAY DRESS. EARRINGS, SFERA.
The
Rapunzel
This girl just
knows hair.
GET THE LOOK: Dont

have waist length
ROMPER, FOREVER 21. (OPPOSITE PAGE) TOP, SFERA. CHOKER, FOREVER 21.
locks? Its all about clip-
in pieces like Hairband
by Hairtalk. After secur-
ing your sections, part
to the side and scrunch
in a sea salt spray (try
Wella EIMI Ocean Spritz,
P497) for texture. Wrap
small pieces around a
thin iron barrel for two
seconds, which will
give you natural-looking
movement. Take
hair from either side
and loosely roll back,
pinning on both sides.
The
Cinderella
Oh, you thought
festival hipsters
started the
topknot? No
indeed. Weve
got this princess
to thank.
GET THE LOOK: Flip your

head upside down and
scoop all of your hair
into an extreme high
ponytail and secure.
Use the end of a tail
comb to gently scoop
under the hair at the
front of your head, pull-
ing upwards to create
a pouf. Wrap the end
of your ponytail into a
topknot and pin. Acces-
sorize with a headband,
ribbon, or a pair
of sunnies.
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STRESS
BLOWS!
So lets get rid of it, shall we?
A special section on how to let it
go and live large.
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SOUNDS
TERRIFYING,
IS LIFE
CHANGING...
Admit that youre not always
in control. Meditation guru
Gabrielle Bernstein, author of
the new book The Universe
Has Your Back, swears this is
how to end stress and start
getting everything you want.
COSMOPOLITAN: all day. Letting go of control, GB: Stressing and obsess- which you work or how much
A lot of people think of stress thats actually when youre ing over your vision blocks you get done in one day, but
as a marker of successit safe. Letting go of stress it. Have a vision but hold it youll probably get things
means youre busy and means that you can enjoy your lightly, wear it like a loose gar- done more efficiently.
important. But you dont think life. Your skin will get bet- ment. Write about your goal or
COSMO: What if something
that way. Why is that? ter, youre going to be more put it on a vision board. Being inherently stressful is part
GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN: attractive, youre more likely less stressed doesnt mean of meeting your goal? Say,
Stress is actually the number to get a joball the things you that you stop doing things. you want to be a lawyer or
one thing that blocks people want, you will get as a result of We associate stress with a doctor, so you have to
from their happiness and being in a more calm place. action, but how can you take take standardized tests.
well-being and from getting action without stress? GB: If youre living your life
what they want. I think stress is COSMO: How does a girl have big
You take the right actions with avoiding stress, you must be
an addiction. It can be tied to
goals and actively pursue them
a different energy. Yes, that living in an ashram. Were not
work addiction or busyness
without getting stressed?
might affect the speed at going to stop trying to live big.
addiction or success addiction.
COSMO: It seems people Feel

become stressed because Calmer
theyre trying to control Create a New 2 S W I TCH UP YOUR S CR E E N S AV E R
everything: their job, their Every
Routine TRY A WILDERNESS SHOT:
relationships. Day I used to wake up and
GB: Theyre trying to outrun immediately plug into A STUDY IN THE
fear. If you can stay in con- e-maila vortex of INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
never-ending,
trol of that deadline, then you We consulted the
energy-sucking OF ENVIRONMENTAL
dont have to be afraid of your scienceand some very
put-together people messages, says Darlene RESEARCH AND PUBLIC
boss. If you can stay in con- Fiske, owner of a
trol of that relationship, then
about how to chill out. Try
public-relations firm.
HEALTH FOUND THAT JUST
one of these 30 tips each
you dont have to be afraid of day for a month, and see Now I ease into my day by LOOKING AT PHOTOS OF
being alone. Fear and stress how it all adds up. sipping coffee while GREEN SPACES HELPED
watching Robin Meade
one creates the other. Its BY JANE T LEE on HLN. STRESS CASES TO RELAX.
like were running from lions

Its about transforming your COSMO: What do you do if the books; you have to stop. It really
stress so that it doesnt take rest of the day still goes downhill? is a choice. Use that time wisely.
over. The first step is to realize GB: I have a tool called Recog- If youre stuck in traffic, call a
that it is there and that you are GABBYS SECRE T FOR nize, Record, Release. So first friend or listen to a favorite pod-
trying to outrun your fear. You Starting and you have to witness that you are cast. If youre waiting in a long
have to know your triggers for Ending stressing out: Oh, my trigger is line, make friends with a person
stress and then have rituals Your Day here. The news is stressing me in line with you. There are lots of
for combating them. For me, I recommend free out, or This line is so long. Let ways we can change the vibe.
if I get up and dont meditate writing in the morning yourself feel it. You dont want The second you change the
and dont eat something before and the evening as a to spiritually bypass these prob- way you look at a situation, your
having caffeine, I go from 0 to type of mental shower, lems. Give yourself a couple stress levels drop.
10 on the stress scale. If I jump says Bernstein. Even if of minutes to sit in the feeling.
out of bed without hugging my Acceptance sets you free from COSMO: What can women do
youre just making a list
husband, that creates stress the stress of expectation. Then when it feels like theres no way
of all the things you to get away fromthe stressor?
between us. Every woman have to do, putting your write down whats triggering
has to figure out her triggers, For example, say you have a toxic
pen to paper gets it out you in a notebook or put it in your
living situation with a room-
like going on Snapchat or of your head. It puts you phone. Thats record. Then you mate, but you cant move
Facebook or Instagram right in this place of release. release it with an affirmation: I because youve signed a lease.
when she wakes up. Instead, choose to see this differently or GB: If your stress is related to
TRY IT
I have an affirmation alarm- I surrender this to the universe. another person, finding for-
Every morning and evening,
clock app. I wake up with the set a timer for 5 minutes. Sit You could even try physically givenesschanging your
affirmation, and I take that down and write in a notebook releasing it. On a piece of paper, thoughts and energy around
moment. whatever comes to mind. write down the thing that is that personcan lower stress.
Dont judge it. stressing you, the obstacle that You can say to yourself, I dont
is in your way. Then put it in a like how youre acting, but Im
box and just leave it there. At the going to seek to see that you
Feel end of about a week, dispose of may not be well and that may
Calmer 3 CLEAN UP itthrow it in the trash or bury be where this behavior is com-
Every WHEN YOURE itsome sort of ritualistic act of ing from. Resentment creates
SURROUNDED BY releasing it. stress. People carry around
Day
CLUTTER, YOURE resentment for years! And that
COSMO: Often when someone
REMINDED OF asks, Hows your day going?
creates daily stress. If youre
UNFINISHED people say, Fine even if
feeling stressed or anxious
PROJECTS, SAYS theyre super stressed. But and you dont know why, ask
DANA CLAUDAT, AN youre saying, give yourself the yourself: What little thing led
opportunity not to be ne? me here? Recently, I canceled
INTERIOR DESIGNER.
GB: Totally. Be real. Thats part of on a friend because I was tired.
TIDYING UP CAN I went to bed feeling stressed
being present. Learning pres-
LESSEN ANXIETY AND out, and I realized, I feel bad
ence is a stress buster. Instead
IMPROVE MENTAL of worrying about whats on my because I canceled.
CLARITY. to-do list, how can I just enjoy GABBYS SECRE T FOR
being here with you? Enjoy the
taste of my coffee? If youre right Unplugging in
here, right now, what is there a Minute
to be stressed about? Joy is a This short breathing
big stress buster too. Measure exercise affects the
your success by how much fun nervous system by
youre having. changing your oxygen
levels, says
COSMO: How can you have more Bernstein. One
fun when youre dealing with the minute can change
day-to-day crap thats stressful, your mood.
like trafc? TRY IT
GB: I left Manhattan on the Friday Inhale for 10 seconds, hold
afternoon of a holiday recently, your breath
and the traffic was insane. I for 10 seconds, exhale for 10
seconds. Repeat once.
was going fucking crazy. And I
told myself, You write self-help

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4
Feel 9
5 Stretch It Out
Calmer For better sleep, do this Focus on
Every before bed, says Nadya Your Values
Swedan, MD, a physiatrist Thinking about the pros 10
Day in New York. Stand with on your personal pro/ Use Mood
back and arms against a con list has been proven Honor Teatime Lighting
wall, upper arms parallel to lower stress and In the afternoon, I Warmer tones like
with floor, and elbows bent increase positivity. But make matcha tea, those of a sunset help
Wander 90 degrees (like a

goalpost). Hold 10 to 30
dont focus on
conditional values,
which keeps me
calm, focused, and
centered, says chef
you calm down and
prepare for sleep, but
most lightbulbs give
Aimlessly
Stroll somewhere that sparks
seconds, breathing deeply.
6 Rally Your
like status or looks,
advises Geoffrey L.
Cohen, PhD, a
and cookbook author
Candice Kumai.
off bright, white light.
Check out Philips
Girl Squad professor of psychol- The amino acid range of Ambiance
ideas. Sometimes, I go to Seeking support from ogy at Stanford L-theanine, found in bulbs in Warm White
Whole Foods and wander the other women releases University. List what all varieties of tea, and Cool Daylight
aisles, says Chloe Coscarelli, happiness hormones and your core values are quiets the brain (www.philips.com.
(compassion, without having a ph)
executive chef and cofounder keeps the stressy ones like
sedating effect.
cortisol in check, independence, faith),
of By Chloe restaurants. I see why they matter, and a
psychology researchers
new things and get inspired say. Maybe invite a pal to time you exhibited
12
without an agenda. pottery night. each. When you feel
freaked, reflect on one.
7 PU T ON SOM E WE I GHT
LYING UNDER A WEIGHTED VEST OR BLANKET Live in the Moment

(FROM $50, MAGICWEIGHTEDBLANKET.COM) Anxiety is all about the future, says psychiatrist Julie
CAN CALM THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, STUDIES Holland, MD, author of Moody Bitches. To bring down stress
levels, bring your thoughts back to what is happening right
SHOW, IN AS LITTLE AS FIVE MINUTES. now as opposed to what may or may not happen in the future.
8 REFR AME THE SITUATION

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Have Sex!
MENTAL TRICK: It triggers the release of calming
WHEN YOU hormones and reduces blood pres-
HAVE A MILLION sure, say numerous studies. Solo sex
THINGS GOING helps, but intercourse has the biggest
ON, REMIND benefits. Theres always time for a
YOURSELF OF quickie, right?!
THE UPSIDE.
NEXT TO YOUR 14 15
TO-DO LIST, Take Five to Get a Rubdown
TACK UP AN Meditate Massages are my
ENCOURAGING Im totally type-A, but Ive favorite thing when Im
POST-IT, LIKE been trying to meditate. I stressed! proclaims
IM TASKED downloaded Simply Being YouTube star Cassey
WITH SO MUCH ($1.99, App Store and Ho, creator of Blogilates.
Google Play), and I do it for You can DIY with
BECAUSE the Thera Cane
five minutes a day, says
PEOPLE THINK Melina Jampolis, MD, author (relaxtheback.com), a
IM TALENTED. of The Doctor on Demand handheld hooklike tool
Diet. I like that its not too with nubs that hit
touchy-feely. hard-to-reach knots.
(PHOTOS) (MAIN) GREGORY REID.
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Protect Your Personal Time
Leaving work at a regular time and unplugging at home will
help ease job stress. Ask if you can try new hours or a digital
detox for a few weeks to show it wont affect productivity,
suggests psychologist Patricia Thompson, PhD, a
corporate consultant.
IS IT A PANIC ATTACK OR
JUST STRESS?
IN THOSE MOMENTS WHEN youre trying to
cut the entire security line to make a flight or
someone you love says you need to talk, you WHY THE HECK IS
can feel some intense symptoms: heart palpita- THIS
HAPPENING?!
tions, headaches, cramps. Its annoying, but its
normal. Sometimes, though, stress becomes a Unfortunately, its kinda
terrifying, full-body experiencethats a panic hard to tell. Genetics can
attack. In a recent US Cosmo survey, 38 percent raise your risk by 5 to 17
of readers said theyve experienced one. Panic percent, according to a
2011 study, and a panic WHAT DOES
is characterized by a sudden surge in anxiety and PANIC FEEL
attack can be an
dread, says psychologist Tamar Chansky, PhD, overreaction to a minor LIKE?
author of Freeing Yourself From Anxiety. It feels event. But were sorry to
uncontrollable. Thankfully, it isnt. say, panic is usually pretty Like so many things at
random. The particular once. Four or more of these
moment when an attack symptoms together equal
strikes may be calm, says a panic attack: sweating,
Chansky. Having one chills or hot ashes (your HOW CAN
could mean youre under body is trying to regulate its I STOP IT?
chronic stress. Freaking temperature), palpitations
out while youre deciding (adrenaline is surging), Most panic attacks are
between eye-shadow trembling or shaking, over in about 10 minutes,
palettes at a department numbness or tingling (as according to the University
store could be a signal that your body pumps blood to of Pennsylvania School of
youre feeling torn apart by your limbs), dizziness, Medicine. To help one
your parents increasingly disorientation, or even the pass, nd a quiet room, sit
nasty divorce. That lack of feeling that youre oating down, and breathe slowly.
a clear trigger is a big part above your body, Moving to a new location
of what can make shortness of breath or helps your body think
episodes so feeling as though youre youve escaped danger.
disconcerting. choking (this is the fear Repeating a mantra might
response kicking inbut help: Try This is harmless.
that alone can scare the ish If you start to hyperventi-
out of you), feeling out of late, the old paper-bag
control, and fearing youre trick helpsit rebalances
about to die. the gases in your
bloodstream, says Carole
Lieberman, MD, a
psychiatrist in L.A. Put
your head between your
legs to get blood to your
brain. If you keep having
panic attacks, ask your
doctor to recommend a
therapist, who can target
coping strategies for your
symptoms.
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BETTER BODY,
BETTER MOOD
This yoga-meets-strength routine from trainer
Rupa Mehta, author of The Nalini Method: 7
Workouts for 7 Moods, requires coordination,
balance, and focusyou wont have
brainspace left for negativity.
B Y D A N I E L L E M C N A L LY B
How To
Before you start the
routine, do each of the
following for 1 minute to
prep for the workout.
Select a few words to
dene how you feel right
now. (If you can name it,
you can tame it, says A
Mehta.)
C
Think about how
anxiety is manifesting
last rep, extend arms up
itself in your body.
and raise heels [C]. Hold 5
Repeat a mantra. CHAIR-POSE seconds. Lower, and
Mehta says stress often JACKS pause 10 seconds. Thats 1
comes from putting too Stand with legs together, rep. Do 4.
much stake in both good feet parallel, arms at sides.
Bend knees to lower into a LET IT FLOW Keep anxiety
and bad things, so try I
squat and bring hands at bay by doing the rag
will be in the moment.
together at chest [A]. Hold doll between poses.
Then, do all the reps of 5 breaths. Without Stand with feet hip-width
each move in order. straightening knees, jump apart, legs straight. Bend
legs out so feet are wider in half at the hips, and let
than shoulder-width [B]. arms hang, grasping
Jump feet back together. elbows with opposite
Feel Thats 1 rep. Do 20. After hands. Hold 10 seconds.
Calmer
Every
Day
18 LOL 19 Make a
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your right nostril and your

Get on Your New Playlist
right ring finger on your left MERELY ANTICIPATING A Any music you enjoy is
Own
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Nerves
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erves nostril. Press in the right
Certain
C ertain ways of breathing
bre nostril, and inhale through
LAUGH DECREASES more relaxing than
silence, research shows.
calm the nervous sy system, the left. Close both STRESS HORMONES AND Tunes can ease muscle
partly byy stimulatin
stimulating the nostrils, hold for one
vagus nerve. Annelies
Annel count, and then release
INCREASES HAPPY ONES, tension and slow down
brain waves, adds Frank
Richmond, director of the right nostril and STUDIES SHOW. CUE UP A Lipman, MD, founder of Be
YOGA POSES: WILL HARALDSON
teacher training at Art

A of exhale. Pause for a count,
Living U
USA
USA,
SA,, sugges
suggests then inhale through the
YOUTUBE CLIP OF THE Well. Go acoustic: Slow
songs with a low pitch are
alternate nostril right, press both, and ELLEN SHOW WHEN YOURE most relaxing of all (search
breathing. Sit comfortably
breathing. comf exhale through the left.
with your right thum
thumb on Repeat for five minutes.
FEELING FRAZZLED. 60 bpm on Spotify for
playlists).

Give People
Feel a Break
If people stress you out, its
Calmer often because you have a
B running litany in your head
Every of all the annoying things
Day about them, says Gail Saltz,
MD, a clinical associate
behind you [A]. Lift leg to professor of psychiatry at the
hip height, and extend New York Presbyterian
arms, palms facing each Hospital Weill-Cornell
other [B]. Lower leg until School of Medicine. Is there
foot hovers above oor, room to accept them? Start
then lift back to hip height. by telling yourself: They are
Thats 1 rep. Do 20. After so annoying, but how can I
the last rep, keep right leg treat them the same way Id
lifted and pulse up 20 like to treat myself?
times. Hold for 5 seconds.
Repeat on opposite side.
WARRIOR-
A 3 LEG LIFTS STAY IN LINE Hips and
Stand with feet hip-width shoulders should stay
apart and hands on hips.
Lean forward until
level, not twist open. If
thats not happening, Mind21
shoulders are in line with

hips and extend right leg
lightly rest a hand on the
wall for support. Your Money
People who have more
control over their money, no
matter how much they have,
PLANK BALANCE feel happier, says Jean
Get in high-plank
position with wrists
Chatzky, host of the podcast
under shoulders, feet HerMoney. One fix: Pay bills
hip-width apart, and right when they come in.
body aligned from head
to heels. Hold 10
seconds, then lift right
leg to hip height behind Caffeine gooses the
you as you lift left arm to 22 nervous system and
you and hold 10 seconds. even if you were holding
cortisol levels, so a
Lower. Repeat with left shoulder height in front of plank alone! Give Swap Out serious habit could
leg. Lift right arm to you [shown]. Hold 10 yourself mini-breaks, Your amplify stress and make
shoulder height in front of seconds. Lower. Repeat says Mehta, coming Afternoon it harder to rest. Have
you and hold for 10
seconds. Lower. Repeat
on opposite side. down to knees or childs
pose. Try to nish all the
Espresso steamed milk instead.
with left arm. Lift right TAKE BREAKS This is a long lifts. Dont worry if it
leg to hip height behind time to hold plank pose... takes a while.
FOREARM PLANKS
Get in low-plank position
with elbows under shoul-
ders, forearms at on the
oor, feet hip-width A
apart. Hold 10 seconds,
then lift right leg to hip
height behind you [A], and
hold 10 seconds. Lower.
Repeat with left leg. Lift
right arm to shoulder seconds. Lower. Repeat
B
height out to side, and on opposite side [B].
hold 10 seconds. Lower.
Repeat with left arm. Lift GET CLOSURE Once youre
right leg to hip height done, come into childs
behind you as you lift left pose and reflect on the
arm to shoulder height workout.
out to side. Hold for 10

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WTF IS STRESS
DOING TO
MY BODY?
BY KRISTEN DOLD
prevent peeling and aking, rub

hydrating sunower or almond oil
on cuticles at night to create a
BACK IN OUR PALEO protective, moisturizing shield.
DAYS, hormones gushed its course. Clocking extra sleep
THE SYMPTOM (try to get at least 7 hours a night)
and neurotransmitters fired THE SYMPTOM
in order to help us skirt life- FUGLY NAILS A COLD THAT can build up your immune
system, says Dr. Allan. Mindful-
threatening situations. WONT QUIT ness meditation might also help.
Were not faced with as Its not only nervous nibbling An Annals of Family Medicine
many run-like-hell physical stress alone can cause brittle Youre not imagining itpeople study found the practice can
emergencies today, says nails, and major upsets (like a totally get sick before big events reduce the severity and duration
Sally Winston, codirector of separation or death in the family) or when shit hits the fan. of a respiratory infection by about
can trigger horizontal grooves Research from Carnegie Mellon 60 and 43 percent, respectively.
the Anxiety and Stress
called Beaus lines, says Whitney University has found that being Download the app Headspace to
Disorders Institute of Bowe, MD, a dermatologist in stressed can double your odds of learn the basics.
Maryland. But that fight-or-
(PHOTOS) (MAIN) GREGORY REID. (FOUNTAIN) EBAY.COM. (EGG) ALAMY.
NYC.When youre emotionally catching a cold. When were

flight response turns on strained, the body shifts energy under stress, the body pumps out THE SYMPTOM
during mental stress too, away from the nail cells to higher cortisol, which interacts with
resulting in primitive and priorities like major organs. white blood cells (the ones that TINGLY BITS
inappropriate reactions. THE SOLUTION power the immune system). If
A protein-rich diet (lean meats, they become desensitized, you During exhilarating and stressful
Internal confusion can take
sh, eggs, dairy, lentils) is crucial cant ght off infection as momentslike taking the LSAT or
a toll on our bodies in some for strong nails, says Dr. Bowe. well, says Daniel Allan, MD, a giving a speechits not
freakish ways, but its easier You can also improve nails by family medicine physician at the uncommon to hyperventilate,
than you think to deal with eating omega-3 fatty acids and B Cleveland Clinic. either breathing too rapidly or too
those health issues vitamins, both found in salmon, THE SOLUTION deeply. As you do, the body expels
even if you cant shrug off avocado, and nuts. For an Meds like antihistamines can too much carbon dioxide, which
the stress. additional strength boost, ask help calm symptoms, but a cold changes the pH of your blood. The
your doc about Genadur, a is a virus, which means theres no weird result: tingling in the hands
prescription nail lacquer. To Rx thatll stop one from running or feet or around the mouth.

THE SOLUTION
To increase CO2, take in less oxygen.
Holding your breath can help (aim for Find a Playful
around 10 seconds), as can breathing Distraction
through one nostril. When your thoughts are
stuck in a stressful loop,
THE SYMPTOM shift your focus elsewhere,
says Anne Parker, a
AN UPSET wellness counselor at
STOMACH 23 Miraval Resort and Spa in
Tucson, Arizona. Try
Do a Body Scan creative activities, like
Our brains and our bellies are For a few minutes each crocheting, flower
connected by a superhighway of morning, close your eyes arranging, or coloring. Youll
neurons and hormones called the and direct your attention to feel the same relief even if
brain-gut axis. Intense emotions can each different part of your you suck at it.
set off neurotransmitters in the GI body from head to toes,
tract that cause the intestines to suggests Caroline Ghosn,
contract more vigorously (leading to founder and CEO of Levo, a
diarrhea) or to slow down (which you networking site for young 25 Sniff It Out
feel as constipation). Stress can also professionals. Ask yourself, Aromatherapy can help reduce mental
trigger heartburn, caused by stomach How am I breathing? Where burnout and anxiety, per multiple studies.
acid backing up into the esophagus. am I tight or achy? I Keep your chill-out oils nearby with Cor
THE SOLUTION discovered I had chronic Pendant (corpendant.com). Choose a
First off, maybe skip the hot wings low-back pain and began mixcalm, focus, or energyand tuck
stretching for 10 minutes inside a sleek silver, gold, or rose-gold
after a rough day. And before a
before work. pendant necklace.
pressure-packed event, hit the gym.
Mood-elevating endorphins can
offset stomach trouble before it 26 S N A C K O N T H E G O O D S T U FF
starts, says Roshini Raj, MD, a
gastroenterologist at NYU Langone WHEN YOURE TENSE AND HANGRY,
Medical Center. If stress already has
your insides on the fritz, an OTC DITCH JUNKY CARBSPROTEIN IS THE
antidiarrheal, stool softener, or ANSWER. TRY ALMONDS, HUMMUS,
heartburn chewable may settle COTTAGE CHEESE, OR A BOILED EGG.
things down. For frequent stomach
issues that stress exacerbates, like
IBS, your doc may recommend an
antidepressant (theres that 28 29
mind-gut connection) or a probiotic Wave the Focus on the
that boosts good gut bacteria. White Flag Big Picture
Feel like you could use Yogis pick a focal point to
THE SYMPTOM an extra hand picking up keep balanced during intense
STIFF, SORE the slack at home? poses, says Tiffany
Check out gawin.ph for Cruik shank, author of
MUSCLES a network of pre-screened Meditate Your Weight. Do it in
housecleaning, life: If planning a party has
When the body senses danger, plumbing, electrical, you freaking, stop and picture
27
muscles tense, says Winston. appliance and gadget guests having fun. They wont
That reex can lead to tightness Create a repair service providers. sweat tiny details.
and pain in your neck, back, and Zen Home
shoulders. Whats more, as stress For a Zen touch, try
zaps energy, your posture goes to adding a small Zen
Shake It O!
hell, putting pressure on your fountain in a corner of your 30
joints. home or at the foyer,
THE SOLUTION suggests Real Living
S tretches can undo some of that editor-in-chief Rachelle Ive been known to put on my head-
tension. Try placing your hands Medina. These sleek phones and dance around my living
behind your head to open the chest, fountains are usually made room, says Tonya Lewis Lee, a film
twisting side to side to release back of dark marble or faux
muscles. And sit up straight. When
and TV producer and founder of
stone and cost about
University of Auckland researchers P1,500 up. Available at
HealthyYouNow.com. I may look
asked study participants to Wilcon Depot at the IT Hub crazy and I may sing off-key, but it
complete a stressful task, those on Chino Roces Avenue. always makes me happy.
who used good seated posture Makati City .
reported less stress and a better
mood than those who slouched. As
usual, Mom was right.

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FOOD BUZZ
PURPLE
REIGN
The color purple has never been more in
voguein the superfood world, that is.
Nutritionists and health experts, including
the famous Dr. Oz, have been extolling the
benefits of purple produce. If I could eat
only one color per day, it would be purple,
declared Dr. James Joseph, a neuro-
scientist at the USDA Health Nutrition
and Research Center on Aging at Tufts
University and co-author of The Color
Code: A Revolutionary Eating Plan for
Optimal Health.
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Everything flowers (roses,

Is a Vase carnations,
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chrysanthemums,
RIDIC-EASY lilies) that wont
Empty wine bottles, wilt right away, and
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Carnations get a bad rap,
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Before placing
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them against the
vase height, then
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AT YOUR PLACE
DECORATING TIPS FROM

A COSMO GIRL Julienne Cruz
Communications specialist and style hobbyist Julienne Cruz brought the
beach to her sister Cyril-Ann Gaws 29 sq. m. space.
Pick a theme
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My sister loves going
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Philippines with our
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she comes home,
salt water and sandy
shores are always
part of her itinerary.
The whole theme
is inspired by El
Nidoher favourite
beach destination in
the Philippines. Its
also apt because the
condo is located in
Azure Urban Resort
Residences
the first condo
development with a
Julien n e pain ted man-made beach.
th e louv re do ors
wh it e in h er
garage . Use a unifying
color to make
different styles
work.
Punch up your My sister loves
beach look by Van Gogh, so she
using louvre bought a couple of
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measured three pieces for a beach theme.
placed side by side, In order to make
they turned out to be everything look
the perfect size for an cohesive, I used
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the bedroom. I think as the accent
they go well with white color throughout
bedsheets, and I love how the condofrom
they look very rustic- the dining chairs,
shabby chic up close. bedside table alarm
clock, and throw
pillow, to the cute
kitchen towels.

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Go bright in
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I chose light blue
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Bright Lights,
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TRAVEL
DO BANGKOK
LIKE A LOCAL
Forget the tourist guides. Discover what the Thai capital has to offer
beyond its world-famous temples and sprawling shopping spots so
A street
performer
you can truly experience life in the Land of Smiles.

FOOD TRIP STOPS
(TEXT AND PHOTOS) CHEEKIE ALBAY. (MAIN PHOTO) GETTY IMAGES. (OTHER PHOTOS) AIDX PAREDES.
Rough it out and feast on the
fare from street food carts,
Bangkok draws travelers in peal. But what if youre done which are everywhere in
with its intricately detailed with the dives and want to Bangkok and that hawk ev-
temples and dazzlingly see this big, vibrant city in erything from Pad Thai and
designed palaces that have a fresh new light, or want fried everything to milk
stood glorious for centuries, to pass on the guidebooks tea and coconut ice cream.
offering a breathtaking altogether and just chill, Not only is Thai street food
glimpse into the Thailand local-style? tasty, its super easy on
of yore. Of course, there's Cosmo rounds up the the pocket, too. A word of
also the mad shopping sights to scope beyond the warning, though: Bangkok
that can be had there, with temples and palaces and ex- weather is like Manila's, so
hagglers havens like the periences beyond bargain- prepare to sweat while eat-
Chatuchak Weekend hunting and hedonism, and ing streetside.
Market crawling with the lists the non-negotiables For a wide selection of
cheapest of the cheap trea- you just have to squeeze into noms, head to Pier 21,
sures. Then, there are the your trip. Once youve truly the food court of shopping
famed nightspots like back- explored Bangkoks myriad mall Terminal 21 and one
Hoard secondhand books packer capital Khao San lifestyle options, youll leave of the biggest food courts
at Dasa Book Caf Road and red light district it with more love for this ex- in Bangkok. Go dizzy tra-
Soi Cowboy, must-visits for citing, intriguing, and exhil- versing the many stalls
their wild, messy, noisy ap- arating Asian metropolis. peddling not just Thai, but

Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and West-
Street food Quirky car bar at Train
ern cuisine as well. End your meal
is a must-try Night Market Ratchada
with mango sticky rice for dessert;
you wont regret it.
For a one-of-a-kind dining experi-
ence that will elicit chuckles while
satiating cravings, check out Cab-
bages & Condoms, the famous Thai
restaurant that promotes birth control
(no kidding). This restaurant takes its
advocacy seriously: Here, youll find
mannequins dressed entirely in con-
doms, and in lieu of mints, diners get
a bunch of rubbers with their bill. Oh,
and the foods topnotch, too. String lights and quirky
wall art at hipster
COOL WATERING HOLES It's dark inside Dark Bar haunt Wanderlust
Bangkok nightlife is a veritable force,
with clubs pulsating with electronic
CULTURE ADVENTURE
For a massive art assault, head to the
and hip-hop beats way into the night.
Dive straight into the center of Bang-
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre,
a huge contemporary arts hub hous-
TIPS & REMINDERS
koks club scene at Royal City Avenue
ing exhibits, events, galleries, and O The exchange rate* for Thailand
(RCA), a government-designated
boutiques on its nine floors. Browse
nightlife zone home to popular night- baht to Philippine peso is about
through the shops to score one-of-a-
spots such as Route 66, Slim, Onyx,
kind picks to give away as pasalubong. THB 1 to PHP 1.37.
and The Beat Lounge. For more
Marvel at art while mingling with O The universal Thai greeting is
underground options, gyrate to brood-
students at the Bangkok University Sawadee, followed by ka if
ing techno at the small, aptly-named
Gallery and see experimental works by the speaker is female, and kap if
Dark Bar or to quirky beats at Studio
emerging and established Thai talents the speaker is male. Say this along
Lam. (Pro tip: Have the bartender
as well as international artists.
whip you up a custom cocktail!)
If youre a bookworm, drop by Dasa
with the wai, a gesture that
Bangkok has no shortage of rooftop consists of placing your hands in
Book Caf and hoard secondhand books
bars, with the many hotels and high- prayer position at your chest and
from an awesome selection covering dif-
rises cradling open-air watering holes bowing your head.
ferent genres. Walk away with well-kept
at the very top. For more ~hipster~ op-
copies of everything from Jane Austen O Thais dont speak English as
tions, visit Wanderlust Rooftop Bar,
and Leo Tolstoy to Stephen King and Ian
a hip hangout decked out with string well as Filipinos do, so expect to
McEwan under your arm.
lights, fake grass, bold artwork, and do lots of pointing and repeating
wooden crates as seats; or Smalls, a yourself to be understood.
three-storey hole-in-the-wall bar with
MAKE SURE TO SQUEEZE IN
a Thai massage. Nothing beats an O Thais love their royalty, so dont
a French bohemian feel that opens up
hour-long traditional Thai massage mock the Thai Royal Family. At all.
to a rooftop terrace at the top.
after a long day of walking in the
Night markets in Bangkok offer you O If you plan on visiting temples
Bangkok heat. They're everywhere.
different pleasures: You can pig out at during your stay, make sure you
a motorbike taxi ride. Bangkoks
the food carts, stock up on affordable
motorbike taxis take you around the pack clothing that covers your
goods, and get a buzz on in open-air
city by letting you hop on behind the shoulders, elbows, and knees.
environs. Find your way to JJ Green
motorbike driver. Be warned: Their
Night Market or Train Night Mar- O When riding taxis, always
drivers weave in and out of traffic like
ket Ratchada, where bazaar spreads insist that the driver turn on the
theyve got a death wish, so hold on
and food kiosks share space with meter, except when coming to
tightand make sure youre not in a
quirky bars and diners built from con-
short skirt when you catch a ride! and from the airportagreeing
tainer vans and VW Kombis.
a tuk-tuk adventure. The three- on a rate with the driver is more
wheeled tuk-tuk is similar to our acceptable.
tricycle, but it's more spacious and
can ply major thoroughfares. Tuk-tuk O Learn to take the Skytrain
drivers can go really fast when theres no (BTS) or the Subway (MRT)
traffic in their way, and the feeling of the because the traffic in Bangkok
wind whipping at you from all sides as can be insane. Its a good idea
the scenery whizzes past is both exciting to get accommodations that
and terrifying. They've earned a bad rep are close to the BTS and MRT
for scamming tourists, but as long as stations to make going around
you agree on a fixed price before getting
the city easier.
in, youre golden.
a chat with strangers. Bangkok O In Bangkok, youll likely spot girls
is a melting pot of nationalities, so its who look too perfect for words.
locals and expats are pretty friendly Keep in mind that theres a huge
because they get to encounter differ- chance they're "ladyboys."
ent people on the reg. Go ahead and
Bangkok chat with a local or a fellow tourist; you * as of press time, check again for an update
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Live It Up
WHIP IT UP
SUSHI SURPRISE
Japanese mayonnaise +
shredded crab sticks +
CHIP
cucumber strips + carrot
strips + chopped ripe
mangoes + vinegar + salt
+ pepper + nori strips
N DIP
Say goodbye to the same
ol', plain ol dips! Dip into our
arsenal of cool combo ideas
and make snacking
innitely more fun! ROLLING IN THE
COOKIE DOUGH
chocolate chips +
cream cheese + MANGO MADNESS
vanilla extract + chopped ripe
brown sugar + mangoes +
cookie crumbs chopped tomatoes
+ chopped onions +
fresh cilantro + olive
oil + salt + pepper
AMAZING ALOHA
pineapple
tidbits +
chopped ham +
cream cheese + DULCE DELIGHT
mayonnaise + dulce de leche
salt + pepper + sauce + cream
fresh parsley cheese + salt +
graham cracker
crumbs + ground
BUFFALO WILD WEST cinnamon
shredded chicken +
chopped garlic + hot
sauce + butter +
cream cheese + sour
cream + blue cheese
+ vinegar
(PHOTOS) MIGUEL NACIANCENO.(RECIPES AND STYLING) ZEE CASTRO-TALAMPAS. (SITTINGS) IDGE MENDIOLA.
BEAN THERE,
MEDITERRANEAN DONE THAT
MELANGE corn kernels +
flaked tuna + kidney beans +
chopped cucumber chopped onions
+ chopped bell + chopped garlic
peppers + sliced + shredded
olives + chopped mozzarella +
parsley + olive oil + cream cheese +
lemon juice grated cheddar
cheese + salt +
pepper
HUMMUS
WHERE THE HEART IS
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Youre big on backup plans,

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YOUR MONTH: With an all-star
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CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES ARIES

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Find ways to inject pleasure The planets in your zone Venus, the planet of love and Use the planets chilling in
into your work and your of adventure and travel money, makes a fantastic your relationship zone to
success will skyrocket. A will help you discover a trine to Neptune on the 1st. make Lego-tight connections
strategic risk on the 5th new solution for an old Fancy a trip? Pondering a LOVES: Optimistic
at work and in love. Build
could pay off in a big way. problem. You may find new project? Just get amped! partners with high
carefully on the 13th, when
When Mars connects with bliss on the 4th, when the The Sun moves into Scorpio energy, who are up
Mercury tangles with Mars,
powerful Pluto on the 19th, Sun makes a helpful on the 22nd, linking you with for anything.
and expect an aha moment
youll have the oomph to sextile to Saturn. Sort out like-minded (and hot- HATES:
on the 16th during the Full
make a difficult choice. lingering issues on the bodied) souls. Unexpected
Moon. After the New Moon on
20th, when Uranus
YOU NEED: To focus on the YOU NEED: To set clear the 30th, youll be $itting outbursts and
finish line. opposes Mercury. boundaries.
YOU NEED: To seek new
pretty. drama that throw
CAPRICORN GUY: This month, PISCES GUY: If he seems YOU NEED: To put your needs everyone off.
all he does is win, win, win! ideas. closed off, tell him you care first. DREAM DATE:
AQUARIUS GUY: If hes in the
Celebrate his successes about his downs just as much ARIES GUY: Hes extra- A gallery opening or
with a bottle pop and hell mood for a getaway, let as his ups and he may show receptive to exploring your cocktail party
surely pop your cork too. him pick the spotand his appreciation by showing ideasand bodyright where he can show
you pick the spots he just how low he can go.... now. Meow! off his wit.
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Whats the view like from October will be one of your A power pack of planets in Its Leo time: Things are No nitpicking! Let less
the top? Find out when fave months. A stack of your zone of home and getting good right now. Get important matters take a
Venus makes a sextile to planets in your zone of true family near the 5th spurs out of your comfort zone backseat now, and focus on
Pluto on the 5th. Venus love pumps every moment you to refresh your nest. near the Full Moon on the the game changers. Start
blesses your relationships full of flirty fun. When When Mars joins with Pluto 16th. Youll link up with VIPs with love. Get lucky on the
during the first half of the Mercury and Jupiter unite in your relationship zone, a when verbal Mercury 1st, when your sexiest
month, turbocharging on the 11th, your creative sitch with your boo will get moves into Scorpio on the fantasies may come true.
your love life. Look to the vision will shine. A fling may real. If necessary, shake 29th. Touch base with On the 27th, when Mercury
New Moon in Scorpio on turn serious on the 29th, him off for good, and start people you love at the end of and the Sun unite, go for
the 30th to reveal a sexy, when Venus and Saturn anew after the 22nd. the month. double trouble with
celestial body. unite. YOU NEED: To decide what YOU NEED: To reconnect IRL. someone adventurous.
YOU NEED: Time for love. YOU NEED: To stay in the and whom you want. LEO GUY: Busy is the four- YOU NEED: To put on your life
TAURUS GUY: If hes moment. CANCER GUY: Hes craving letter word most on his lips jacket first.
swamped, showing you GEMINI GUY: His romantic fam time. Get to know his now. Take one day to focus VIRGO GUY: He may be in
care in small ways side is bringing out his love brood and BFFs better and only on each otherwords loner mode now, but hell
(thoughtful check-ins, hot of high jinks. If he wants to hell get more than friendly optional, sounds make it up to you in
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Cosmo Quiz
THE BREAKDOWN
Mostly As
BIG BABY
Are you wearing a
diaper? Because you
revert to childhood when
it comes to coping with
life. Yeah, holding on to
innocence keeps you
from becoming a total
snoozefest, but acting
more tween than adult
HOW GROWN-UP
gets you nowhere in the
real world and may strain
relationships. Try a new
adult thing every week
itll become second
ARE YOU?
nature.
How much do
you set aside as Mostly Bs
BALANCED BABE
savings? Youre halfway there,
a. That new club but you think every
adult deed is a major
You have to When the time Its Friday night, downtown? You slipped
the bouncer Monopoly accomplishment. Your
move out by comes for your and you just money last night. reward? Acting like
the end semiannual got paid. How b. Whatever youll
every paid bill warrants
a new bag. Buying new
of the month. teeth cleaning, do you make it need for a 5-star vacay things is therapeutic,
Plan of attack? you: rain? when you nally retire. but blindly dropping
Youll deserve it. cash on big expenses
a. Head straight to a. Show up having a. Throw down cash could be bad. Dial back
your childhood room. ossed only once (15 for the tequila and tacos c. Psh, youve been
on the gold stars, and
You made your mom minutes before), with for the Mexican-themed saving since your rst
stick to one or two
keep it intact postgrad, gums bleeding, and party youre hosting at raket in 6th grade. reward-worthy feats.
just in case. clutching your one-eyed the vacant condo unit
b. Shack up in a hotel stuffed bear. across the hall. At a networking Mostly Cs
(TEXT) DANIELLE KAM AND HELEN ZOOK (PHOTO) NICK ONKEN.
until you sign a new b. Bring earbuds to b. A full-body event, you GOT-IT-TOGETHER
lease. Room service will block out the sound of massage. You hunched can be found: GIRL
ease the pain of paying the drill and stuff your so hard at your desk this So, youve already
that security deposit. purse full of prizes week, youre basically a. Hiding out in the mapped out your retire-
after for your bravery. Quasimodo. last stall of the ladies. ment home. Having your
c. Assemble the
b. Taking a shot for ducks in a row is great!
movers stat. The new c. Show up 20 c. Splurging on a self-
every collected biz card. But you are still young
place isnt quite minutes early regulating indoor herb
and should live a little.
renovated yet. Youll just with all the paperwork, garden. Itll be worth it c. Pitching your Knowing how to critique
have to live without the pre-brushed for all that fresh parsley personal brand to the ne wines doesnt make
remote-control blackout and pre-bibbed. and basil. keynote speaker and you better, just boring.
curtains for a few days. shaking every hand. When youre older, youll
regret missing the party.

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