Making a Splash

"I was the lifeguard at a summer camp, and I had a huge crush on one of the counselors. We didn't have much interaction since I had to sit in the lifeguard stand, so one day, I pretended as if the pool had to be skimmed so I could be close enough to say something to her. As I approached, I tripped and fell onto her...Moncler Hoody Women pulling her into the water. I completely crushed her, and she was so unprepared to go under that she came up choking and sputtering. Every kid in the pool was laughing hysterically. I apologized profusely and decided to stay in my chair from then onMoncler Bags." —Eric, 26

A Bald Move

"I had been dating two girls I really liked. One night, I went out with my friends and Girl Number 1, and my buddy—who has a rep for being a total cock-blocker—was taking pictures.designer sunglasses men I told him not to post any on Facebook because I didn't want my cover blown. But true to form, the next day he ended up tagging a shot of me kissing Girl Number 1. It wasn't long before I got an irate e-mail from Girl Number 2. I was fuming until I remembered that on my camera, I had a shot of his premature bald spot. So I used it to create a Facebook profile that I named Billy's Little Bald Spot and invited all our friends—and plenty of hot girls—to add him as a friend.Moncler Women Vest" -Ryan, 23

Eat Slower to Eat Less

People who paced their meals maintained higher blood levels of two hormones that signal the brain
to stop consuming than did those who chowed down in a rush, reports a new study. The takeaway: When you're attempting to drop pounds, rather than change your diet, make sure you aren't speed eating.fashion clothing

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Place steaks on a rimmed baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle herbes de Provence on both sides, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes. Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. In a food processor (or blender), combine the tomatoes and their juice with 2 cups basil and the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and V* cup olive oil. Process until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of water. Transfer cooked pasta to a bowl. Add tomato mixture and almonds, and toss. If needed, thin with a little of the reserved water, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Slice steaks Vt inch thick, and serve with the pasta.Buy Christian

HE GIVES TOO MANY DETAILS

Don't befooled by a guy who offers up tons of minor bits of information about where he's been or what he's been doing. At first, it may seem that because he can describe so much, he must be truthful. But he could actually be trying to cover h is ass. "If he's tel li ng a story and you notice he's peppering it with insignificant details, that's a warning sign," says Driver. This is especially true if you detect a lot of pauses, because it means he's trying to come up with more facts." Think about it: When you're speaking honestly, you never actually go into all the minutiae—like the name of the bartender or what color the walls were—because you don't retain that superfluous info in everyday life.

HE WANTS MORE SEX

Yes, maybe he's just extrahorny or you're looking extrahot, but a sudden surge in his sexual appetite can also be a sign that something's awry. "A man who's hiding something won't want to con nect emotional ly th rough conversation because he's afraid if he does, he'll spill the secret," says Krista Bloom, PhD, a psychologist in Florida. "Instead, because he loves you, he'll look to fill that void byconnecting with you physically." But since various things can cause a spike in a guy's sex drive—like an awesome shift in your relationship sparked by, say, getting engaged—don't accuse him of anything without ruling out other explanations.

RACHEL FEINSTEIN

 I actually know Tom through this friend of mine, Mark Fletcher, a private art consultant. Tom was interested in my husband John Currin's paintings. Tom is an amazing guy, obviously, and he really is extremely entertaining too. So whenever we see each other, we kind of latch onto each other. So when I got this e-mail from him in June, it was just so exciting because it was so unexpected. You know, I never knew he liked my style. I just jumped out of my seat and I was like, "John! Look at this!" and we were both so excited. I was like, "God, Tom just wrote me and wants to put me in his show." I was like, "Wow!" and that was awesome—really, really awesome. I literally wrote him that second. I think I was naked writing that.
I love his stuff. I have always loved his stuff. I think he's a genius. And the funny thing is, for some reason, I never thought that he thought I personified his style. I always imagined this Gucci woman and just this flat-chested, very angular, beautiful, sexy, kind of Carolyn Murphy- or Amber Valletta-looking woman. And I'm not that type of body and am more Ruben-esque. So I was also really interested to see what he envisioned for me. He didn't tell us who the other women were; he said it would be some time in September and he didn't really have a date yet. I also had just stopped breast-feeding my third child, and I was about 12 to 15 pounds heavier than I've ever been, so I was like, "Oh my gosh, I've got to lose this weight," and it was a great incentive. It was the best thing in the whole world just to think, "Tom Ford wants to make some clodies for me. It's going to be in September, so you better get your ass in gear." In August, these two absolutely handsome, straight, impeccably dressed Italian men showed up in my studio to take my measurements from nipple to nipple and from my breasts to my pubic hair. It was so weird and kind of crazy and something I've never done before. It was really exciting. And I kept saying, "I've got to lose some more weight," hair. They had to dye my hair that red color, and my husband didn't want them to dye it permanently that color. He got all freaked out about me having red hair. So they put in a very temporary red mousse just before the show.

what's going on

  before his own fashion shows. "But I realized I wasn't drinking to relax; I was drinking to escape. That's why I saw a therapist, to see exactly what I was trying to escape from." Their conclusion: "I was ciying to escape from boring goddamned industry dinner parties, which I don't go to anymore."
  He's back in the business, but he's steering clear of the part}' circuit. He's lost 12 pounds and can eat anything he wants. He says he couldn't gain weight if he tried. "All that puffiness that you have from alcohol just went away, and my cheekbones popped back out, I guess," he says with a smile. When I protest that he looks better than any sober 49-year-oid I've ever met, he smiles again. "I really mean this: I've never been happier in my life. If anything, I have too many good things happening right now, and that's wearing me out! And you look better when you're happy.'

asnion cure-all

Last fall during Fashion Week, three different friends told me that they'd recendy been to visit a shaman. "Like, a feather-waving, rattle-shaking kind of shaman?" I asked.
Yes, a feather-waving, rattle-shaking kind of shaman. A soul healer.
"It was amazing," said Christina,* gripping my arm over drinks at the Lion.
"Incredible," said Sophie* a fashion publicist.
These are New Yorkers, mind you. Chic New Yorkers in platform leopard Yves Saint Laurent stilettos and fur collars, with their lips painted into lovely little hearts. Talking about shamans. And soul healing.
At home, I asked my own soul how it was doing. After a long silence, it responded that it felt like it had been stuck in die dryer on high heat—for, like, a year. I called my friend Anna* "So, what exacdy do these shamans ddf I asked.
"You're not really supposed to talk about it," she answered, texting me the number of her shaman, Elizabeth Clemants. "But if you go, make sure you ask for the bands of protection."
The bands of protection. The words alone made my beat-up soul give a parched little gasp. I called the shaman. "How soon can you see me?" I asked.
As it turned out, she was booked solid for three weeks. While I waited, I wondered: What, really, is a shaman, and why are all these fashionable New Yorkers suddenly so hot and bothered about them?

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'90s MINIMALISM

Tailoring, volume, sculpture, and restraint. Those were the buzzwords for a bevy of designer looks for fall. This less-is-more sensibility translated into sharp, menswear-inspired suits, cocoon-shaped coats, and even a few hard-edged leather leggings. Back to the basics also meant back to black. These streamlined designs all relied on a solid noir palette, from the sleek versions at Versace and Jil Sander to the more feminine feel at Givenchy and Dolce & Gabbana. 

OPULENCE

In fashion, there is no such thing as an embarrassment of riches. And this season shone with gilded grandiosity. From rich brocades to burnished metallics, excess was in. There was a surge of mosaic patterns topped with sophisticated finishes—fur, feathers, fringe, and everything in between—at Oscar de la Renta, Missoni, and Roberto Cavalli. And with his final elaborate collection, Alexander McQueen showcased his everlasting talent. ^

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CHEAP STAPLES

"Something as simple as a white shirt can be luxurious to someone," says designer Alexander Wang. "Everyone has his or her own idea of what luxury is." For him, luxury is designing well-priced basics in easy-to-wear fabrics and cuts. After all, the 26-year-old cleverly warmed up to recession-friendly prices early in the game, in 2008 creating his T line, an ever-expanding collection of lower-priced staples that started off with soft tees and tanks but this fall is growing to a full brand, complete with skinny pants and capes. Many other young designers are following suit. Edgy downtown New York designer Yigal Azrouel is launching his Cut 25 line of digitally printed frocks, glittery miniskirts, and layerable cotton separates, most of which ring in under $500. Bloomingdale's recently signed on Vena Cava duo Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock to bring their flirty French-girl aesthetic to a limited-edition capsule collection, featuring ruffled blouses, soft cotton studded shorts, and geometric-patterned dresses, under the label Vena Cava for Aqua. Out in September, the line has prices from $98 to $198. But if your weakness falls more in the fancy-footing category, the introduction of Salvatore Ferragamo's new lower

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we've learned anything over the past two years from our trendsetcing first lady, Michelle Obama, who has paired J. Crew with everything from Etro to Alai'a, its that great style doesn't always have to come at a steep price. The art of dressing well is less about how much something costs and more about how it all comes together. And while this season's standouts—like the sophisticated camel coats at Michael Kors, Chloe, and MaxMara; the ladylike structured bags at Celine and Marc Jacobs; and the spotted and striped furs at Fendi, Lanvin, and Valentino—arc surely topping every fashion lover's most-wanted list, their price tags sometimes prove to be less than accessible. And if spending millions on your wardrobe isn't in the (credit) cards this time around, there are still ways of making your dollars and fashion sense go the distance.

The brand's NEW WATCH is both polished and playful

"Crazy Carats," the moniker for Fendi's new timepiece collection, pretty much says it all. This whimsical watch, which allows the wearer to rotate diamond, sapphire, and topaz markets for three different colorways, is truly a masterpiece to go mad for. Under the direction of family matriarch Silvia VentLtrini Fendi, the accessories tfWV division of the formidable Italian

Calling all uptown girls!

 Designer Derek Lam is opening his second Manhattan store this fall, on Madison Avenue. "This is my latest collaboration with Pritzker-prizewinning architects SANAA, whose abil-ity to create a space that is minimalist yet warm has become part of our aesthetic," Lam says of the boutique, which joins his much-celebrated Crosby Street locale. The gallery-like interior showcases Lam's luxe fur toppers, breezy blouses, and other smart separates.

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