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DIY Brazilian (Yes, It Is Possible)

I love the Brazilian wax look. A full bush is <i>so</i> not my moment. But here’s the thing—on a very visceral level, I loathe getting waxed. I always marvel …

Hair Raisers: At-Home Treatments

Take the health of your hair up a notch with these natural recipes that promise to transform your tresses.<p><b>SUPERCHARGE COLOR</b> Regardless of shade, when it comes to your hair's hue, the goal is always the same—keep it bright and fresh like you just stepped out of the salon. "Apple cider vinegar …

You (Yes, You!) Can Get Recipes from Your Favorite Restaurants

Request recipes from your favorite restaurants, then we at Bon Appétit will try our hardest to get them for you.<p>We've all been there: Digging into a restaurant dish and thinking, "Man, I wish I could make this at home." You might try to replicate it in your own kitchen, but miss those few …

10 of the most Jaw-Dropping Hotel Photos EVER

By Kristen McKenzie, HotelsCombined.com<p>Here at the HotelsCombined office, we've all gotten pretty used to staring at stunning hotel images -- with over 400,000 hotels in our database, sorting through scenic pics of luxury villas and infinity-edge pools has become standard daily fare.<p>However, there …

7 Ways To Work Out At Your Desk — Without Alerting HR!

Anyone who rocks a desk job knows that the lack of activity can ultimately lead do the dreaded, um, soft muscles. But, between looming deadlines and …

Let's Get It On: Study Suggests Sex Is Exercise

You may not be able to count making the bed as exercise, but according to a very <i>Masters of Sex</i> new study, getting a little frisky between those sheets just might count as your daily workout.<p>Previously, the real-life Masters and Johnson found that heart rates could spike as high as 180 beats per …

Healthier Chocolate Cake with a Secret

Cake.<p>Chocolate cake!<p>Chocolate cake made without flour, sugar, or dairy. Low carb and gluten-free, of course. Cake made out of a surprise ingredient, …

Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower

<b>Prep Time</b>:<p>10 minutes <b>Cook Time</b>:<p>20 minutes <b>Total Time</b>:<p>30 minutes <b>Servings</b>: 4<p>Roasted cauliflower done buffalo wing style in a spicy hot sauce!<p>ingredients<p>1 …

The Ultimate Leg Workout Routine

Exercise 1 Lateral Band Walk<p>Place a mini resistance band just below your knees and stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent <b>(a)</b>. Maintaining a tight core, step your left foot out to the side <b>(b)</b>, followed by your right. Continue for 30 to 40 small steps, keeping tension on the band, …

Yoga: Poses to Tone Your Arms

Begin on all fours with your knees hip-width apart and your hands shoulder-width apart. Stack your hips over your knees and your shoulders over your wrists. Walk your hands a few inches in front of your shoulders. Curl your toes under, lift your hips, and straighten your legs. Push into your palms …

How To Lose Weight Fast | Women's Health

How to Lose Weight in 7 Days<p>Need to lose weight fast? Like in one week? Implement one simple tweak every day to feel lighter and firmer in just 7 days.<p>Shutterstock<p>7 Days to Slim<p>Looking for a realistic deadline diet? Make these tiny tweaks from <b>Shape-Up Shortcuts</b>, a NEW amazing book from Jen Ator, …

21 Beauty Secrets Southern Belles Swear By

One of our fondest memories of southern belle beauty comes from the film "Gone with the Wind." Scarlett O'Hara (portrayed by Vivien Leigh) struggled with conforming to society's ideal of behaving like a lady, but the brunette actress looked beautiful as ever in her rebellious state.<p>Beauty standards …

The Smart Girls' Guide To Shaving

Photographed by Erin Yamagata.<p><i>Update: This post was originally published on October 14, 2013.</i><p>I don't know about you, but I've heard so many differing …

Potato And Cauliflower Curry

Potato And Cauliflower Curry from The Kitchn• 1 large or 2 small onions, diced small<br>• 1 pound (about 6 small) red potatoes, cut into small cubes<br>• 1 small …

Mac + Cheese Stuffed Brown Sugar Balsamic Portobellos

Mac + Cheese Stuffed Brown Sugar Balsamic Portobellos.<p><i>by</i> Jessica <i>on</i> September 16, 2013 87<p>With garlic brown butter breadcrumbs. Yes. That was just way …

Cinnamon Layer Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon is a delicious spice that, like vanilla, is often used in conjunction with other flavors and rarely gets the spotlight all to itself. It is …

Striped Bass Chowder from 'The Catch'

<b>Ben Sargent</b> got his cooking career started by slinging chowders from a Brooklyn surf shop. So it should come as little surprise that he includes so many recipes for the seafood stew in his new cookbook, <i>The Catch</i>. Most of his chowders are of the thick, rich, and cream-filled New England type—tasty, …

Chocolate Banana Chip Cookies

Meatless Monday: Fried Rice with Asparagus, Corn and Mushrooms

<b>Meatless Monday is a global movement, a way of life</b><b>.</b> It’s not a campaign to turn everyone in the world vegetarian or vegan; in fact, many involved <i>are</i> …

Surviving Whole Foods

Whole Foods is like Vegas. You go there to feel good but you leave broke, disoriented, and with the newfound knowledge that you have a vaginal disease.<p>Unlike Vegas, Whole Foods' clientele are all about mindfulness and compassion... until they get to the parking lot. Then it's war. As I pull up this …

Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella

8 Servings<p>Removing all but a strip of the eggplant’s skin lets the flesh meld with the sauce without falling apart—that's the secret of this baked eggplant parmesan recipe. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.<p>October 2013Print<p>Ingredients<p>¾ cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil, …