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WAYS YOU CAN STILL HAVE AN EPIC SUMMER Just realizing that the last couple of months haven’t been as awesome as you’d planned? Here’s how to break your summer out of snoozeville before Labor Day.
PLAY HOOKY
There’s nothing quite like taking a lastminute day off from work to do something you can only do this time of year. Map out an outdoor bar/restaurant/ice cream shop crawl and drag your BFF along, sampling everything from tacos to cocktails.
HIT THE ROAD
You may not be able to afford that Costa Rica vacation, but you can probably buy gas. Grab your man and head toward the water, stopping at random crazy places. Instagram pics to make an album later.
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Never De-Tag Again
Pro photogs suggest this twoprong approach to taking a good photo at a moment’s notice. Put Your Best Cheek Forward
A new Wake Forest University study found that the left side of your face is more photogenic than the right side because it shows a greater range of emotion.
Use Your Chin
Elevate your chin, and push it forward to avoid the dreaded double-chin optical illusion. Just don’t go overboard or you’ll end up looking like a bobblehead. SOURCES: PHOTOGRAPHER CHRIS CLINTON; GETTY IMAGES STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE MCCARTHY; PHOTOGRAPHER ALEXA MILLER
rsity of California at Santa A new study out of the Unive break to do something Barbara found that taking a with more clever ideas for mindless helps you come up number? Ten. That’s how a creative project. The magic ’re officially you many minutes you get before Birds, anyone? gry An of procrastinating. Game
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l Grab a cup of coffee. Stepping out for some java will clear your mind so you don’t dwell on your misstep. SOURCE: VALERIE YOUNG, AUTHOR OF THE SECRET THOUGHTS OF SUCCESSFUL WOMEN
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Chest REGRET: You’ll Lower Face outgrow a ’toon (or a Back Finger Neck guy’s name). And anything generic might get too popular and feel lame. Things with REGRET: You’ll hate that personal meaning, like tramp stamp or boob tat a quote or song lyric, later (trust). Likewise for have staying power. any ink on your neck, finger, or, um, face. REGRET: There will Somewhere Else come a time when bigger is not better (at least in this sense). GO FOR IT!
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l Create a Pinspiration board full of quotes and images that lift your mood. Log on and check it out whenever you feel in doubt.
l Keep a pair of hot red stilet tos under your desk, and slip them on for an instant boost. It sounds silly, but tweaking your appearance in a bold way can make you feel much better.
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Between shirtless dudes, craft beer, and cool tunes, an outdoor concert is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Visit musicfestivaljunkies.com to find out what’s happening near you.
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GET YOUR FESTIVAL ON
REGRET: Bright colors fade and have to be retouched more—plus they’re harder (and more painful) to remove.
Feeling small?
You make one mistake on the job and suddenly you’re questioning everything you do. Squash negativity in seconds with these tips.
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Will You Regret That Tat?
Pink recently told us that she’s over her tattoos, and with laser removal up 32 percent, it looks like she has company. Before you get inked, answer the questions below to be extra sure you’re not making a mistake.
The Confidence Booster You Can Stash Under Your Desk
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PICK YOUR POWER BAG
According to experts, your purse says a lot about you. Here’s how to say “I’m taking over the world!”
Embrace Structure Arm candy with squared-off edges will make people view you as powerful. “It reminds people of a briefcase, and they naturally associate that with success and power,” says Jennifer Baumgartner, PsyD, author of You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You.
Stay Away From Slouchy Sack-shaped bags communicate more of a carefree attitude than a confident one. “It’s called a hobo bag for a reason,” says Baumgartner. “People connect it with a free-spirited person, someone who doesn’t have a strong sense of organization.”
SOURCE: ALLAN IZIKSON, A DERM WITH THE NEW YORK DERMATOLOGY GROUP IN MANHATTAN
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