Thoughts, p. 10
The Simple List, p. 12
Editor’s Note, p. 27
Your Words
- This Month’s Question, p. 29
What is the one beauty product you can’t live without? - No-Obligation Book Club, p. 34
Who is your favorite author?
Trends Worth Trying
- Destined to Be a Classic, p. 41
The Gryphon New York motorcycle jacket - One for All, p. 42
Champagne coupes - Two Women, One Look, p. 44
Combo dresses - Five-Minute Wow, p. 46
Tomato red lips - Everyday Indulgence, p. 48
Ruffled pillows - 10 Finds Under $50, p. 50
Solutions
- New Uses for Old Things, p. 53
- Problem Solvers of the Month, p. 56
- Ask Real Simple, p. 50
How to remove lipstick from a purse lining - Start With, p. 60
Raspberry jam
Life Lessons
- Good Read, p. 65
Julianna Baggott on what her love of strangers taught her about love in general - Modern Manners, p. 71
Julie Rottenberg on handling e-mail faux pas - Expertise, p. 75
Michelle Slatalla on 10 secrets to balancing work, kids, sanity
The Guide
Beauty
- Beauty With Brains, p. 81
Can sleep alone get rid of my dark undereye circles? - Road Test, p. 85
Mascara - The Big Picture, p. 88
Simple steps to get spring’s full-bodied hair
Fashion
- Real Steals, p. 97
From florals to pastels to metallics―new trends for $100 or less - Fit Lab, p. 109
Classic trench coats to fit every shape and size
Health
- 15 Minutes and You’re Done, p. 115
Lift and tone your glutes with six quick exercises - Feeling Hormonal?, p. 119
How these chemicals affect your mind and body as you age
Home
- Road Test, p. 129
Umbrellas - Make Over Our..., p. 135
Real Simple helps one couple transform their cluttered basement
Money
- Moneywise, p. 141
Making sense of your credit limit; how to save on workout gear; plus, permission granted to bring friends to your discount club
Features
- What Makes My Life Real Simple, p. 149
- Beauty Breakthroughs, p. 150
Twenty-three genius products that upgrade (and streamline) your skin, hair, and makeup routines - What’s Your Decorating Style?, p. 158
Fun and foolproof strategies to home in on what you like―and bring that style home - Color Theories, p. 166
Brighten up your wardrobe with bold combinations of shades - The Amazing Race, p. 176
One woman’s sudden medical scare―and her decision to run her own marathon in the face of it
Food
- Put Down the Knife, p. 184
Save time on shopping, chopping, and cleanup with these no-hassle meals - Road Test, p. 193
Sliced cheese - Secretly Simple, p. 195
Easy chai tea - Quick Takes, p. 195
Ten clever recipes for chicken cutlets - Five Easy Dinners, p. 199
- Cooking With Beans, p. 211
Delicious dinnertime ideas, plus a tear-and-save reference guide to these healthy staples - Nutritional Index, p. 217
Credits, p. 222
Where to buy the products featured in this issue
Discounts & Deals, p. 224
Exclusive savings on grooming supplies
Real Simple to Go, p. 226
