Fitness

FEATURE

4 Simple Stretches for Stress Relief

Banish pain with basic moves to relieve tight muscles.

TRANSFORMATION

Jennifer Beals Ups the Ante

The ex-Flashdancer takes on training for multisport competition.

GEAR

A Gym You Can Carry in One Hand

The Workout 180 offers home exercisers dozens of options in one compact package.

FITNESS TREND NEWS

Style

COVER STORY

Just What She Needed

Paulina Porizkova’s life hasn’t been all fame, fortune and rock-and-roll; find out what inspired her to find true happiness.

FEATURE

8 Sleek Urban Looks

Big-city sophistication for day or evening elegance.

SPOTLIGHT

On the Rise

The high-waisted skirt has chic appeal.

RUNWAY REPORT

Velvet Underground

Ever regal, the sumptuous fabric is spotted everywhere this fall.

MIX & MATCH

Head Start

Mix and match your favorite fashion-forward outerwear with a sophisticated cap, beret or fedora.

SPLURGE

Mall Extraordinaire

A handful of exclusive, world-class stores make their U.S. debut in one tony California zip code.

STYLEMAKERS

Caftan Queen

Designer Allegra Hicks reveals her top picks.

HOT/NOT

Material Witness

Pair unexpected materials and layers to create your own personal style.

TOSS IT OR TWEAK IT?

Fishnet Stockings

Are your hose a net loss?

Beauty

FEATURE

Holiday Hair Drama

This season’s hottest hairstyles are easy to achieve at home.

BEAUTY AUDITION

From Ho-Hum to Holiday Ready

Create a smoldering, smoky eye in 7 easy steps.

BEAUTY DEBUT

Moisture Surge

Quench your skin’s thirst with the latest miracle moisturizers.

IMAGE Rx

Eye Appeal

There’s no need to suffer with dark circles or puffiness.

Awareness

FEATURE

Changed. For Good

Four women share how they found the strength to transform personal tragedies.

BOOKS

Best Picks in Print

New reads for losing weight, making a difference and brushing up on trivia.

MIND

Find Your Cause

Our quiz will help you discover what charity fits your values and concerns best.

TECH

Holiday Sure Shots

Great gizmos that make sharing memories easier than ever.

MEDIA

Entertaining Holiday Escapes

VIV’s top film, TV and CD picks.

BOOKMARK IT

4 fearless websites with gotta-read blogs.

LAST CHAPTER

The Gift of Joy

Author Marta Monahan shows us how to tap into our gratitude.

Wellness

FEATURE

When Caring Becomes a Full-Time Job

Smart strategies to follow now to avoid the 5 worst surprises in caregiving.

HEALTH WATCH NEWS

Healthy Eating

FEATURE

Gadgets Good Cooks Love

Four winter recipes made simple with tools the pros choose.

DIET STRATEGIES

9  Smart Tactics for Temptation Season

How to avoid falling victim to a 60-day holiday binge.

HEALTHY EATING NEWS

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