Whether it's soothing a sudden breakout or adding some much-needed luster to your hair, there are dozens of homemade remedies that require no trip to the pharmacy or beauty counter. And with the growing trend toward all-natural products, it can be hard to figure out which ones really work. I spoke with a world-renowned Mayan healing instructor and author to share some easy tips on how to take advantage of Mother Nature's bounty for do-it-yourself Latin beauty remedies.

Foodgasm, oral gratification, gastrophoria. Call it what you want. The bottom line is that every now and again, you bite into something so delicious, so incredibly multisensory, it convinces you it’s better than sex. White truffles? (Wolfgang Puck seems to think so.) Bacon? (Take it from an Iron Chef.) Pancakes? (Who knew!) I asked some top chefs and restaurateurs to describe which foods really hit the spot.

Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but there's no reason you still can't pick up a sexy piece of lingerie or two. The thing is, most specialty lingerie stores on all those best-of lists are so expensive they end up being totally worthless for the everyday person. (Seriously. $120 for a thong or $328 for a bra, Agent Provocateur? Really??) So forget the sexy little shops that wrap your pricey purchase in perfumed tissue paper. Read on for your best bets on affordable lingerie.

Not heading to New Orleans or Rio to celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival (or Carnaval or Carnivale, depending on your preference)? No problem. There are plenty of places right here in Los Angeles and Orange County where you can celebrate the festive season this weekend and on Fat Tuesday, February 12. So whether you’re religious or hedonistic or a little of both, this is the time to get your grub on, drink up, and let the good times roll!

Looking for a little blow? It's okay. Seems like a lot of people are these days. And it's ready for the taking on practically every street corner. That's because blow dry bars are all the rage right now. It's a growing trend around the country, but LA--trendsetting city that it is--is really where things have been heating up for the past couple of years. If you need a good blowout job but don't have a fortune to fork over, here are some fab spots to get your hair did for $35 or less.