Featured in September 2011

Thoughts, p. 10

The Simple List, p.12

Editor’s Note, p. 29

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 33
  What is one lesson you learned in school that you’ll never forget?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 37
  What book do you often quote from?

Trends Worth Trying

• Forever Find, p. 39
  Classic saddlebag
• Five-Minute Wow, p. 40
  Skin highlighters
• The Most Wearable Trend Right Now, p. 42
  Not-so-prim pleats
• Singular Sensations, p. 44
  Animal lamps
• Style Revival, p. 46
  Not your plain Mary Janes
• 10 Finds Under $50, p. 48

Solutions

• New Uses for Milk, p. 51
• Problem-Solvers of the Month , p. 52
• Ask Real Simple, p. 54
  Should I put my computer to sleep or shut it down when I’m finished using it?
• Start With, p. 56
  A grilled cheese sandwich
• Fresh Pick, p. 58
  Grapes

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 62
  Nancy Gibbs on how her children’s shoes take her on a walk down memory lane
• Modern Manners, p. 71
  Michelle Slatalla on ways to get a friend to stop rehashing tired topics
• Expertise, p. 75
  Five work rules you should break

The Guide

Fashion

• Real Steals, p. 83
  Menswear-inspired styles for under $100
• Color of the Season, p. 95
  The appeal of teal: how to wear it and what to pair it with
• Fit Lab, p. 105
  Shift dresses

Beauty

• Lips You’ll Fall For, p. 115
  All about two of the biggest makeup trends now—nude lips and red lips
• Portion Control, p. 125
  Exactly how much of your favorite products should you be using? The answers are here
• Road Test, p. 132
  Concealers
• How to Speak Up at the Salon, p. 135
  Advice on what to say when something goes wrong

Health

• Healthy Snacks for Every Attack, p. 145
  No matter where you get the munchies, these nutritious options will satisfy your hunger

Home

• Instant Expert: Lighting, p. 157
  All the tips and tricks you need to create a well-lit room
• Road Test, p. 165
  Pens

Money

• 6 Numbers for Financial Success, p. 169
  What financial goals to set—and how to hit them
• Moneywise, p. 179
  Ways to save when buying a mattress; how to avoid checking fees; the prime time to give a work presentation

Features

• What Makes My Life Real Simple, p. 187
• A Sense of Wonder, p. 188
  Fall fashion is all about a feeling—literally. How to mix and match textures to stunning effect
• 5 Mood-Boosting Workouts, p. 200
  Exercise routines to help you reenergize, refocus, relax, and more
• I Will Remember You, p. 206
  A decade after 9/11, 10 people share how they continue to keep the memory of their lost loved ones alive
• Cozy Grows Up, p. 216
  Comfort and style can coexist beautifully—just follow these lessons

Food

• Sizzling and Simple, p. 224
  Everything you want to know about steak, from the selection to the prep to the sauces
• My Dueling Dinnertimes, p. 234
  Kristin van Ogtrop on mealtime challenges (and how Real Simple can help you with your own)
• Quick Takes, p. 236
  10 ideas for broccoli
• Things Cooks Know, p. 239 
  Strategies, techniques, and tips from the Real Simple test kitchen to yours
• Breakthrough Breakfasts, p. 241
  Four flavorful and fast recipes to kick-start your mornings
• Road Test, p. 247
  Olive oil
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 251
• Nutritional Index, p. 263

Credits, p. 264
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

Discounts & Deals, p. 270
Exclusive savings on fall fashion finds

Clip and Save: Real Simple to Go, p. 272