Fitness

FEATURE

LIES MY GYM TEACHER TOLD ME

If high-school phys ed turned you off to exercise, we’ve got the cure.

TRANSFORMATION: HOW CELEBS SHAPE UP

HALLE’S POST-BABY SHAPE-UP

Discover the four-month fitness blitz that helped actor Halle Berry slim down and get strong.

FIT NEWS

-DON’T BE AFRAID TO SWEAT
-YOGA GOES GREEN
-FIT FOR VACATION
-DVDS ON THE MOVE

Style

COVER STORY

SHE DREAMED A DREAM

Actor Melora Hardin shares her secrets to success.

FEATURE

DETAIL ORIENTED

Mix luxurious fabrics with interesting touches for drop-dead-gorgeous style.

SPOTLIGHT: ONE PIECE, FIVE LOOKS

ALL TIED UP

Experiment with one of these delightfully unexpected scarf options.

RUNWAY NEWS: FROM THE CATWALK TO YOUR CLOSET

WHATEVER SUITS YOU

From New York to Paris, the jumpsuit is back!

MIX & MATCH: COMBOS YOU’LL LOVE

PUMP UP THE VOLUME

The latest pants styles – and the pumps that can stand up to them.

SPLURGE: MUST-HAVE INDULGENCES

BLUES TRAVELER

This season’s signature color pops up in everything from cropped jackets to lacy underpinnings.

STYLEMAKERS: HER FAVORITES

A CINEMATIC APPROACH

Fashion designer Barbara Tfank reveals what inspires her.

HOT OR NOT? SEE WHICH STYLES ARE AU COURANT

SPRING FLING

Is your wardrobe ready for warmer weather? Take our fashion quiz and find out.

Beauty

FEATURE

YOUR ESSENTIAL BEAUTY TOOLBOX

The top 10 items you really need for a polished, long-lasting look.

BEAUTY DEBUT/AFFORDABLE LUXURIES

GLOBE TROTTER

Top beauty and home indulgences for less than $100.

IMAGE Rx/SMART FIXES FOR BEAUTY WOES

GET IN LINE

Options for teeth straightening are more discreet and effective than ever.

Awareness

MIND: INSIGHT QUIZ

Are You a Smart Money Manager? Take our quiz and find out.

TECH

LIVING ROOM LUXE

Amp up the stay-in appeal of your home entertainment system with these cool new gadgets.

BOOKS

READ GREEN

Striving to green your habits this year? Pick up one of these three reads for a jolt of inspiration.

MEDIA

5 GOOD REASONS TO STAY IN

For some engrossing entertainment, add these underrated indies to your Netflix queue.

BOOKMARK IT

-STYLE ON SALE
-COMPARISON SHOPPING CENTRAL
-GET AN EDGE ON EBAY
-SHOPPING THAT PAYS

MIND NEWS

GO ON AN ECO-ADVENTURE

LAST CHAPTER

A LEAGUE OF HER OWN

Novelist and die-hard Yankees fan Jane Heller explains her obsession with our national pastime.

Wellness

FEATURE

FIVE THINGS YOU STILL DON’T KNOW ABOUT SEX

(and still don’t want to ask)

WELLNESS: EYE HEALTH

OH, SAY, CAN YOU SEE?

Why age-related vision loss may be in your future.

HEALTH NEWS

-DIG THIS: GARDENING LEADS TO LONGEVITY
-ARE YOU A SCREEN QUEEN?
-LOSE THE LAG

Healthy Eating

FEATURE

TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH YOUR FORK

Learn healthier cooking techniques and eating habits with these four far-flung recipes.

HEALTHY EATING: NUTRITION AND DIET

THE NEW DIET AID: CARBON IMPACT AWARENESS

Eating a smaller, healthier meal is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint – and your dress size!

DIET NEWS

-TURN OVER A NEW LEAF
-ACAI: BERRY, BERRY GOOD?
-THE LATEST BUZZ

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