How many times have you wished to know the secrets to bigger, better cleavage? The way to wear the season's hottest accessory? Which panties will draw attention to your curves, and not its own lines? Or the recipe for Oprah's favorite breakfast treat? No matter how many times you've wondered about these things in the past, from this moment forward you'll wonder no more… because we're teaching you how to do everything better!

Cosmo Cleavage Secrets

Some women are blessed with great cleavage. The rest of us need a few tricks to make "our cups runneth over," as Oprah says. Elaine Farley, fashion director for Cosmopolitan magazine says there are five simple techniques that models and photographers use to create copious cleavage.

Special Bras — the Wonder Bra or other padded bras can put a little bit more where Mother Nature skimped.

Curves or "Chicken Cutlets" — these silicone "explants" are made from the same material as breast implants, but you only insert them in your bra or swimsuit top.

A Rolled-Up Sock — when you don't have a Curve handy, take a sock (clean, please!), roll it up, turn the end inside out, and stick it in the side of your bra and underneath your breast. You can cut the sock for less oomph, if you wish.

Make-Up or Bronzer — the approach is the same as contouring your cheekbones: apply a little shadow to the hollow between your breasts to emphasize separation and depth.



Pashmina!
You've seen them on the streets of New York, on the pages of magazines and today on the show. They're pashminas, and Glamour magazine editor Charla Krupp calls these shawls made from the neck and belly hair of Himalayan goats "the chic woman's security blanket." But once you get your hands on one (or several!), what next? Before illustrating the dos, Charla has a few don'ts:

	Don't let the end hang below the bottom of your coat.
	Don't wear it against heavy wool — the pashmina is a substitute for a coat.
	Don't just drape it over one shoulder.
	Don't wear it as a hat.

So, what can you do with a pashmina? These five different looks will get you started.

Oh My, Oatmeal
I love a great bowl of oatmeal," says Oprah. You're going to love her oatmeal recipe. First, start with steel cut or "Irish" oatmeal. There are many brands available, but Oprah uses McCann's. Look for it in the cereal aisle of upscale groceries everywhere. Prepare it according to the directions, then add these special Oprah breakfast treat touches:

Hazlenut Low-Fat Creamer — "This is the big secret," says Oprah.

Chopped Dried Fruits and Nuts — Try cranberries, raisins, dates, walnuts or almonds for great crunch and texture.

Cinnamon — It's the perfect complement to all those other flavors going on in your breakfast bowl.

Beautiful Blooms
Celebrity party planner Colin Cowie believes color says a lot when it comes to flowers. Consider these pointers when you're sending flowers:

Red — It's the color of romance and in most cases not appropriate to send to your boss.

Yellow — It signifies peace and friendship.

Pink — According to Colin it's appropriate if you're looking for something "more girly."

White — Colin says "You can never go wrong" with white. It's always appropriate and elegant.

Oprah's new favorite floral arrangement is called a "tussie mussie." These tightly packed bouquets dry beautifully and can be kept forever. Ours were made by Crest of Fine Flowers here in Chicago. You can print out the picture above and show it to your local florist.

Crossing the lines
Nothing ruins a good outfit like bad undergarments. And panty lines? We want to banish them forever. Supermodel Emme has some great ideas about the right underwear for the job. To smooth out everything under a dress, she recommends a "body tube," available at Victoria's Secret. Beneath white anything, wear nude-colored undergarments. To eliminate panty lines under pants, try a "boy cut" brief. And when you're wearing hip huggers, the underwear of choice is from Hippies — they won't "rise
up!"

Bathing Beauty
After a long day of looking "just right," nothing is more relaxing than a long bath. The folks at New York City's Bliss Spa have some great ideas. First, remove all make-up, so your skin will get the most benefit from the steam. Consider putting on a hair masque or some cuticle cream. Do you want to scrub? Try sea salt or lemon or orange juice mixed with baking soda to exfoliate. Are you in need of some detoxifying? Seaweed — available at health food stores — does the trick. And aromatherapy not only smells good, it helps you feel better. Lavender, sage, orange or eucalyptus are top choices. Soak, unwind and enjoy. Just remember to moisturize after!

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