When life gives us chocolate and puppies — self-help books seem too crunchy and woo-woo. But when we're faced with a crisis or repressed childhood issues emerge as adults, we might find ourselves trolling the self-help aisle of major bookstores wearing sunglasses and donning a wig. Depending on what your "issues" are (yeah — everyone has them — get over it!), the following books may help Read more

With all the relationship and self-help books out there it can be overwhelming to navigate the bookshelves or Amazon for the perfect set of words that will help you heal from a messy breakup, discover a new dating method, or learn to date smarter. Beyond online ratings or recommended reading lists, books that your friends can vouch for are the ones you're likely to pick up and actually read. So Read more

Queen Elizabeth arrived in Australia yesterday, and it must have been a little awkward when she greeted the country's prime minister, Julia Gillard. The Aussie leader, who was born in Britain, is a self-confessed Republican, meaning she supports a republic for Australia, rather than a constitutional monarchy with the British monarch as its head of state, as is the case now. Since the meeting at Read more

Beyoncé Knowles wore a sheer bodysuit and Ferragamo jacket for November's Harper's Bazaar — check out the full Beyoncé interview as well as more photos and a behind-the-scenes video from the shoot. The mom-to-be opened up about her life, love, and work in the issue. Beyoncé shared about her decision to become a parent and even discussed her marriage to Jay-Z, who she says has affected Read more

We're always reading self-help books on topics like love or happiness, so why not do something different this month and focus on your professional development? There's always room for learning, and bettering yourself will give you more focus and drive towards your job. It's also a chance for you to revamp your career, feed your brain, and gain confidence. Click through the slides to find out how Read more

Being a self-proclaimed self-help junkie, I've read and listened to my fair share of advice on love and sex. With all of the experts out there that sometimes support, but more often than not contradict, each other, you need to find a way to sift through the rubble and find what works for you. Do you agree or disagree with the following specialists? Who's your favorite voice on love? Read more

You may not wake up singing "Good Day Sunshine!" every morning, but that doesn't mean you have to slug through a slow morning routine. Careful planning and self-motivation tactics can help you wake up on the right side of the bed and streamline your daily productivity, to-do list annihilation, and a better morning in the office. Most of us wish we could linger in bed a little while longer, but Read more

Forget the pole and stiletto heels, because your body is the only tool required for the sensual KAMA Movement workout. For ladies only, KAMA is a sexy and erotic workout that targets the lower pelvic region in order to increase libido, open the hips, and help women gain more self-confidence. Developed by Miss Canada runner-up Halyna Skrypnyk and physician Dr. Melissa Hershberg, KAMA Movement is Read more

Reese Witherspoon had the help of a security guard to keep eager fans at a distance yesterday while the actress shopped around Paris. She stopped in at Carven's store before seeing what other fashion finery the city had to offer. Reese is abroad doing promotional work for her movie Water For Elephants along with her leading men Robert Pattinson and Christoph Waltz — she's been doing her best Read more

Yes, there are ways to add green goodness to your wedding without compromising even a little bit of beauty and sophistication. A crop of sites are dedicated to eco-conscious weddings, supplying sources for everything from the invitations to the flowers. We're focused on your stylish self, of course, and we hunted down gorgeously green options, from conflict-free diamond rings to a romantic hemp Read more