Laugh & Learn

There are lots of mesmerizing things about Marisa Miller, but today I want to talk about what’s going on around her chest region. Come check it out.

Now, I would give you a cleavage close-up, but I’m trying to keep the creep factor down around here, so this pic will just have to do.

So what’s the story? She’s got body shimmer in a capital T going across the front of her chest and down between her girls. And there might also be a bit of bronzer on the inner side of each boob to create a shadow—that part is less clear. But, really, it’s the sheen here on her skin that’s making everything look a little more voluminous. Kind of like the effect I got with that cleavage kit I tried a while back.

Anyway, it’s a simple little move and one you may have been using for years. But it’s nice to know even supermodels use those old go-to tricks, no? —Beth Shapouri

Compliments of Glamour.com

Their hidden habits are embarrassing, so try to be kind when you learn the truth.

In the era of blogs and social networking, you might not think men have many secrets anymore. Well, ha. We have a whole mess of undercover behavior you should know about. You’ll respect us if we’re honest, right?

We Masturbate — a Lot
Yes, men think about sex, well, constantly, and that drives us to lengths that might surprise you. Maybe it’s in the a.m., while you’re showering. Or before you get home from work. Or even while you’re asleep and we’re still up, watching TV in the next room (thanks, Cinemax!). This isn’t due to a flaw in our sex life; it’s just part of our routine. “It’s a relaxation technique,” says Aaron*, 26. “My girlfriend has a glass of wine after work, and I masturbate my stress away.”

We Enjoy Chick Flicks
Not that you’ll find Beaches on our Netflix queue, but “the comedies are genuinely enjoyable,” says Andrew, 27. “I’m almost not ashamed to own The Break-Up…okay and Love Actually.” Truth be told, many beloved guy flicks, like Wedding Crashers and Old School, are big on the let’s-stay-in-love-baby plot points. Now excuse us while we do a shot of whiskey to reassert our masculinity.

We Google You
Actually, we Google you, Twitter you, Facebook you, and if we had a friend in the FBI, we’d FBI you too. We’re hoping to discover anything you like or don’t like so we can say the right thing on dates. We know it’s insecurity talking — it’s not like we gain some psychological advantage by knowing that you played violin in high school. On the bright side, sometimes our snooping pays off. “When I found out that my crush blogged about indie music, I knew it was the perfect in,” explains James, 30. “I bought tickets to a Shins show and asked her out. We had a blast.”

We Have Fat Days
We don’t expect to be Matthew McConaughey clones, but we’re still not as confident about our looks as we seem. We’ll put on a tee shirt and suddenly notice the start of a beer belly. Or we’ll pull on those favorite jeans only to find a pair of newborn love handles creeping over the top. “There’s no warning,” says Dave, 28. “I’ll see myself in the mirror and think When did I start looking like that?” Just noticing it is embarrassing — admitting it out loud would make us feel like, well, a girl. It’s nearly enough to cause a man to consider giving up his daily bacon-and-cheese breakfast sandwich. Nearly.

*Names have been changed.

“Oops — Now She Knows”

“My girl walked in on me tweezing my eyebrows. She still gives me grief about it, but if I didn’t do it, I’d look like Bert from Sesame Street.” —Jeff Long

“One morning, I woke up to find my girlfriend standing over me and cracking up. I was cuddling this huge stuffed bunny she has.” —Brian Astrup

“After a hookup, I grabbed my briefs to go to the bathroom. Then her roommate saw me and laughed — I’d put on the girl’s cotton boy shorts by accident.” —DJ Wharton-Lake

“I was watching Emergency Vets on Animal Planet and bawling my eyes out when my girlfriend came home. She’s never let me forget it.” —Andy Galdi

“I met a girl while I was out one night, but when she realized that I’d shaved my whole body — for swimming! — she was turned off and sent me home.” —Kevin Leonard

Compliments of Cosmopolitan.com

Want to know why even the tiniest-on-top A-listers always have a perfectly propped-up pair? They live by these tips!

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To copy Evangeline Lilly’s sexy set, Meredith Baraf, celebrity makeup artist for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, suggests putting on your best push-up bra (it sets your boobs in the perfect position), and grabbing a soft powder brush plus two bronzers — one that’s darker than your skin, another that’s lighter and shimmery.

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Starting where your bra strap meets the cup, sweep the dark bronzer along the highest points of one natural curve, then down the inner edge of your cleavage. Repeat on the other side. The crescent shape defines your pair so they look rounder and voluptuous.

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Now brush the light bronzer down the middle of your cleavage. The shade will catch light and create depth in your crease, making cups look fuller. Sweep it across your collarbone too. The shimmer draws the eye up, so boobs seem to sit higher.

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Lastly, wipe the powder brush clean with a paper towel. Then using a gentle, circular motion, blend any noticeable bronzer stripes.

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Contouring isn’t always a must (we all have a life). On casual low-cut-tee days, dust on shimmery bronzer, like Victoria’s Secret Sun Dust Powder, $12, for eye-catching skin.

Compliments of Cosmopolitan.com