8 etiquette tips that will make you seem classier

Maybe it was the time you stepped wrong on your high heels and fell in front of a new work friend, or the time you got to a date and realized your roommate’s pet’s hair was decorating your black dress. These moments can make you feel frumpy and lose your inner Beyoncé. It probably had you thinking about how you can go to whatever school Kate Middleton went to, so you never have to embarrass yourself in public again. via

11 tips to get rid of & prevent UTIs

We at Bustle love giving you tips for how to tap into your sexual potential and troubleshoot when things aren’t going your way in the bedroom. But what about finding solutions to those stressful sexual health situations that inevitably crop up when you’re getting down? Emma Kaywin, a Brooklyn-based sexual health writer and activist, is here to calm your nerves and answer your questions. This week’s topic: How you know you have a urinary tract infection — and how to get rid of it.  | via

how to apply makeup for your eye shape

Mimicking the makeup of favorite celebrities we see on the red carpet is a common practice of anyone looking to step up their beauty game. But sometimes the application just seems … off. It’s not the makeup colors that we try, but the technique in which you applied that didn’t suit. 

Eye makeup isn’t one size fits all. Applying eye makeup for your individual eye contour is all about deploying subtle tricks that may not even be noticeable — yet make all the difference. Whether you choose to accentuate your eye shape, or use shadows and highlights to balance it out, do what looks good to you. | via

21 songs to make you work out harder

No doubt about it, music can make or break a workout. We’re not just saying that — science proves the right tunes can enhance your time in the gym. Just this year, studies showed music can make long cardio sessions more enjoyable and help you work harder during high-intensity interval training. 

And, in 2014, our favorite artists delivered countless jams that keep us going harder, faster, stronger. Not to mention, some of their epic videos provide just the kind of inspiration we need to get off the couch (“Booty,” anyone?). From Meghan Trainor’s body-love anthem to pretty much everything Ariana Grande worked on this year, 2014’s best workout songs are guaranteed to make you want to move. | via

5 tips for the perfect blowout

I try as hard as I can to embrace what my mama gave me, but no matter what, I just can’t get down with the natural texture of my hair. It drives me crazy. Don’t get me wrong — I am thankful to have a full head of healthy locks, but sometimes I forget to be grateful for it when blow drying my hair becomes something that requires advanced planning. The thought process goes a little something like this:

-I should probably wash my hair today. (Makes a mental note to skip the shower cap tonight).

-Eh, actually, it’s only been three days. I could stretch it to a fourth. (Shower cap is back in, and this means I’ll actually have time to watch an episode of House Hunters tonight! Woohoo!)

-Ugh, but I danced so much at a wedding this weekend and definitely worked up a sweat. I should really wash my hair. (Guess I can DVR House Hunters…)

-Oh, wait! Dry shampoo!!!  via

7 hairstyles you can do when you haven't washed your hair

Raise your hand if you haven’t touched your shampoo bottle in three days? Four? FIVE? Me, too! Kudos, you’re part of a movement that embraces actually having a life and feeling gorgeous at the same time. The trick? Easy hairstyles for dirty hair. Guess how many times Kim Kardashian washes her hair (or has someone on her team wash it for her?) Once. A. Week. And yes, Gretchen Weiner’s hair is so big because it’s full of secrets, and the main one she’s been keeping from all The Plastics is that she goes the entire week without washing it. | via

How to Start Running Now: 7 Tips to Get You on Your Way

It seems like after a certain age (26?), everyone embraces long-distance running.  Goodbye, day drinking; hello, marathon training. Running has many benefits, from increased happiness to weight loss. It may even reduce your risk for certain kinds of cancer. But if the farthest you’ve ever run is to catch the subway, the idea of doing it for exercise can be daunting — even if you are totally in shape from other workouts. Just one jog can make you question why anyone would ever want to run 26.2 miles, especially for fun. 

So we got Elizabeth Corkum, a top running coach with the Road Runner’s Club of America, to share her tips on pounding the pavement the right way — whether you’re just trying to survive one mile or you’re dreaming of future marathon medals. | via

8 ways to make your hair look less greasy

Oily hair is like oily skin. Sometimes that’s just how it is. And other times it’s that way because of the habits we keep. Of course, hair-type also plays a role in how oily strands will appear. All my fine-hair ladies (and I’m sure some with coarser hair too) know the slick hair struggle all too well; we’re constantly trying to find ways to make your hair look less greasy. It’s planning at exactly what time during the day hair needs to be washed so it will still look good during your evening date. It’s trying to avoid touching it and flinching away when others do. It’s extended time in front of the mirror wondering if an up-do is good enough or if today is just a hat-day.  | via

4 workouts for pear-shaped bodies

The rules of fitness are pretty simple: eat healthy and put time into breaking a sweat, and you should see the results you want, right? Well, that’s a sound starting point. Any workout is a good workout, but to maximize your results and target any trouble spots, you’ll want to get in tune with your body. Figuring out your body shape can actually help you see results sooner. “Getting specific about your goals can be really helpful and you can customize your plan,” says Jessi Kneeland, personal trainer, coach, and founder of Remodel Fitness.  | via

3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Belly Fat

Eating 80/20 and hitting the gym have helped you reach your weight-loss goal, but you're still trying to get rid of that little extra pooch around your midsection. Here are three things you can do every week to help you achieve a trimmer belly. | via