BackMags Cosmopolitan USA - January 2017 | Page 89

DRESS, Tracy Reese. RINGS( pointer finger), Bliss Lau;( ring finger) Svelte Metals

TALK with your

HANDS

How you hold your glass speaks volumes to those around you. Lillian Glass, PhD, body language and communication expert in L. A., spills all the details.
IF YOU HOLD YOUR DRINK WITH …
A FIRM GRASP Palming your glass sends a signal that you’ re confident and down for a good time.
BOTH HANDS This poised position can come off uptight but may be practical for the spill-prone.
A LOOSE GRIP This relaxed stance signals you’ d rather be meeting someone new or catching up with your friends.
YOUR PINKIE OUT It may be subconscious but could read like you’ re uneasy in your setting.
IF YOUR NON- DRINKING HAND IS …
FIDGETING Playing with your hair or purse strap seems innocent enough but comes off as nervous and insecure.
ON YOUR HIP A classically seductive posture sends seriously sexy vibes.
ON YOUR PHONE Constantly checking your feed shows that you would rather be elsewhere( or feel awkward).
HANGING LOOSE BY YOUR SIDE This casual, confidence stance makes you look approachable— great, if you’ re trying to expand your social circle.

METALLIC FINISH

Part chrome, part oil slick, this mash-up mimics the mule’ s signature copper cup.
STEP 1 Paint on a coat of gold polish( try Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Go for Gold, $ 5). Let it dry.
STEP 2 Apply nail-foil adhesive( find it on Amazon) all over. Wait for it to get tacky( it’ ll turn clear), then press silver nail foil( also on Amazon) onto nails, metallic side up.
STEP 3 Smooth down the foil, then lift the remaining clear plastic. The silver will stick to the gold, creating the chrome-slick effect. Finish with regular top coat( quickdry can cause foil to shrink).
APPLE PIE MOSCOW MULE
1.5 oz. apple cider
2 oz. apple-pie vodka
4 oz. ginger beer Apple slices
Cinnamon sticks
Lemon wedge
Mix the apple cider and vodka, then pour over ice. Top with ginger beer, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and a squeeze of lemon.
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