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Bliss in every bite Red, white & wow! “Our neighborhood always has a big Fourth of July cookout, and my Jell-O cups are an easy yet wow-worthy dessert to whip up,” says Emily Boyette, FIRST Associate Food Editor. “All it takes is three simple ingredients! To make: Whisk 1 (6 oz.) pkg. of berryblue Jell-O and 1 (6 oz.) pkg. of strawberry Jell-O in separate bowls with 2 cups of boiling water each. Pour them into separate pans and chill for 4 hours. Once solid, cut them into small cubes and start assembling. Among 12 glasses, layer red Jell-O, whipped topping from a 16 oz. tub., blue Jell-O and a dollop of extra whipped cream on top. These are perfectly cool treats when you’re trying to beat the heat.” Crafting up smiles Sailboat settings “We…

Easy key to staying cool at night High temperatures and hot flashes can lead to restless summer nights. To cool down quickly and get restorative Zzzs: Fill a hot water bottle with equal parts water and rubbing alcohol and freeze it for a few hours. When it’s bedtime, lay a dish towel over the chilled bottle and slide it into your pillowcase on top of the pillow. The alcohol keeps the water from freezing solid, forming a cold slush that is soft on your head, The result? You, comfortable and cool all night. QUICK POLL How do you get rid of garlic breath? The pasta you had at your friend’s BBQ was delicious, but now your breath is making you too selfconscious to mingle. To the rescue: 58% ❤ this idea! Suck on a lemon, says…

✓ Looks long and lean The shapeless fit of a billowy dress overtakes the entire body for a short, squat look. But a belted dress cinches the waist for figureflattering definition, while an above-theankle hem creates the illusion of a more statuesque silhouette. ✗ Adds width The boxy style of a jumpsuit with a waist-hiding asymmetrical top and leg-thickening wide-leg bottom magnifies the body from head to toe. ✓ Highlights an hourglass A jumpsuit with a top that hits above the waist accentuates curves. Plus, tailored pants that are more fitted to the knee and flare out at the bottom help showcase a beautiful feminine shape. ✓ Subtracts 10 pounds Fussy dress details like a lace overlay and triangle-trim cap sleeves create a 3D effect that bulks up the body. The fix? A fitted sheath with subtle…

It’s no surprise that an eye-catching pair of earrings instantly ups the wow factor of any summer look! But as these A-listers prove, this season’s crop of brightly hued, beaded earrings offer age-defying perks too! From cheeklifting hoops and face-slimming dangles to neck-elongating drops, you’re sure to find the pair that leaves you looking fresh-faced, glowing and youthful! Heavenly in hoops Get the exact look: Sézane, $70 (Sezane.com, Charlie Earrings in Threaded Blue) Fabulous in flowers One to try: Etsy, $40 (Etsy.com/Shop/Whimsydaisy Designs, Long Blue Bell Flower Silver Earrings) Trendy in tassels One to try: Lulu’s, $19 (Lulus.com, Bead the Way Green Beaded Tassel Earrings)…

We love celebrating with friends, family and co-workers at all of the fun outdoor soirees this time of year. What we don’t love? Spending precious time getting our hair party-ready, only to watch it fall flat, frizz up or become undone mid-festivity. Gorgeous at a wedding The tousled bun A bun with loose tendrils frames the face to highlight beautiful features, says Jackson Simmonds, a hairstylist at the Julien Farel Salon in New York City, who’s worked with Carol Burnett and Jill Zarin. This combination helps the style appear somewhat “undone” from the start, so if any pieces happen to fall out throughout the celebration, it will look intentional. What you’ll need: Teasing comb, hair ties, bobby pins, 1" curling iron, hair spray Step 1: Make a center part, then back-comb hair at the crown…

Dry & brittle? Time spent under the hot sun or in a chlorine-filled pool can leave hair looking and feeling straw-like. A blueberry and honey hair mask can help! The berries’ vitamins E and C mend any damage, while humectant honey rehydrates hair. To do: Mix 1⁄4 cup of mashed blueberries with 1 Tbs. of honey. Apply to damp hair from roots to ends; rinse after 20 minutes. Dandruff? An increase in perspiration on the scalp can become a breeding ground for dandruff-causing fungus. Remedy it with a banana and sugar scalp scrub. The fruit’s antimicrobial agents kill fungus and sugar whisks away flakes. To do: Mix 1 mashed banana and 3⁄4 cup of sugar. Rub on a damp scalp for 1 minute; rinse. Frizzy? The reason humidity leads to frizz? Parched, thirsty locks have raised cuticles,…