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

When What to Expect When You're Expecting hits theaters this weekend, moms and those on their way to motherhood will find themselves nodding in agreement with Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, and Brooklyn Decker, who play five women entering the sisterhood of parenthood in five very different ways. But while the women may be the stars of the flick, much as we are of Read more

We may talk a lot about iPhoneography in these parts, but there's no substitute for an "old-fashioned" camera in all its double-digit megapixels, HD video, and interchangeable lens glory. The latest in Sony's camera offerings comes from the brand's Alpha line: the NEX-F3, suited for a more casual photographer, and the SLT-A37, a DSLR kit for those who want to get a little more serious with their Read more

Jessica Alba shows some skin in a Versus dress on the cover of Marie Claire's June issue, which hits newsstands Tuesday, May 22. The mother of two turned 31 last month and seems to enjoy the juggling act that comes with motherhood and stardom. She recently stepped out in a Michael Kors number at the Met Gala in NYC and mingled with other famous faces at the star-studded White House Read more

Happy Mother's Day! Some of our favorite celeb mamas — new moms Kate Hudson, Beyoncé, and Hilary Duff included — have gone on the record to talk about the wonderful things they've received from their own mothers. From crazy good genes to soaring self-esteem, these celebs' mothers were all strong, present, and supportive, and even for the famous, it helps when you learn from the best! Keep Read more

As much as we love spotting our favorite celebs on the red carpet, it's just as much fun seeing what they're up to via quick iPhone snaps, Twitter updates, Instagram shots, and Facebook statuses. Jessica Alba posed with her adorable family while seeing the sights in Seoul, Beyoncé posted a cool self-candid from her beachy getaway to her Tumblr, Nina Dobrev got silly while hitting the rides at Read more

Spring is here, which means it's time to take out your cute sundresses and sandals for the warmer dating season. In case you're feeling a bit rusty in the dating department, these five books will help you regain some confidence as well as help you figure out your dating blind spots. Whether you are single and just want to have fun or looking to have a committed relationship, see what you should 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