Enjoying the crisp Autumn air with a loved one is sure to warm your heart, whether he's a Summer fling who turned into the real thing or a longtime love you plan an annual Halloween couple's costume with. And while the days are getting shorter, there's still time to make the most of the great outdoors before Winter comes. With the help of photo-sharing site Instagram, we present inspiration for romantic Autumn outings.

If you're sitting at work enjoying today's spooktacular holiday with a Halloween playlist, get your friends and significant other in the spirit with a humorous Someecard. We've selected our favorites by the irreverent site that will give your pals a trick and a treat for Halloween. Check them out now!

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Has the romance genre embraced feminism with strong, muscular arms? That's the question explored in an Atlantic article about how romance novels and feminism became unlikely bedfellows. Writer Jessica Luther explains that in the 1970s, feminists were challenging the patriarchy, while romance novels played into it. Today, however, many younger authors write while taking the gains of feminism for granted.

A heroine who makes choices, an undermining of gender expectations, and women enjoying sex for pleasure are all characteristics of "feminist" romance novels. Still, today's authors, like Cecilia Grant, do admit in the article that bodice-rippers and the women's movement don't always go together seamlessly. In the article, Grant explains, "A romance novel, by definition, privileges the romantic relationship above other aspects of the characters' lives. And in a culture that already bombards women with the message that finding and keeping a man is their most important goal in life, it can be difficult to make a case for romance as a feminist-friendly medium."

Even so, in many modern romance novels, a woman is the subject of sex, rather than the object, and that should be considered a positive advancement and worthy example. So this National Book Month, get a taste of romance novels with feminist flair.

You've seen the steamy scenes in the supermarket checkout aisle, while perusing Barnes & Noble, or perhaps on your own bookshelf, but did you ever stop to think about the real people who pose for romance novels? Actress and model Serene Aandahl always loved playing dress-up as a little girl, and as an adult she has a job that lets her do that for a living: romance novel cover girl. We caught up with Serene to get an insider look into a typical photo shoot, her bare-chested better halves, and the potentially awkward moments. Here's what we learned:

POPSUGAR: Do you read the books?
Serene Aandahl: I like to read the last couple pages of my novels. Romance authors have a way of tying up a story, letting both the heroine and her man keep their independence, while also surrendering completely to the love they have for each other — which I never get sick of reading. Add a marriage and a newly discovered pregnancy, and you’ve got the completion of the female fantasy.

PS: How many have you done?
SA: A lady never tells.

PS: OK, so how did you get into it? And is it fun?
SA: It all started with one audition, and the rest is history. I absolutely love shooting romance book covers; I get a little giddy every time because as a girl I used to play dress-up for hours, and now it's my career. I love and look forward to it every time.

PS: If your life were a romance novel, what would it be called?
SA: "A Lady Not Yet Tamed"

That's just a taste of what Serene told us. Click through to see 10 of her covers and to find out more details on her favorite shoots, her hot male costars, and other behind-the-scenes secrets of shooting romance book covers.

We're Lizzing with excitement! Tina Fey is hosting the SNL season premiere this weekend, and in honor of the funny lady's return to the tube, we're celebrating her most beloved role: Liz Lemon on 30 Rock.

During the show's run, Tina turned Liz into a TV icon for the modern woman. Liz is a confident and successful working woman and loyal friend, yet she's still hilariously self-deprecating in a relatable way. And we can appreciate her sense of humor about her dating life, which included a string of handsome goofball love interests played by the likes of Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Jason Sudeikis, and James Franco. It was a fun run watching Liz find her own version of happily-ever-after. Now let's honor her with some of our favorite Liz Lemon GIFs. After all, there "ain't no party like a Liz Lemon party 'cause a Liz Lemon party is MANDATORY!"

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If you're engaged, then félicitations! (That means congrats in French.) Paris Fashion Week has us dreaming of éclairs and sexy accents, but you don't have to use your frequent-flier miles to add a bit of French flair to your wedding. For your big day, have your guests saying "ooh la la" with these chic French details. Cartes postales, lavender, French signs, and, of course, champagne will do the trick. Here are more ideas for your wedding.

Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend, so let the beer-drinking season commence! You'd think modern women would be free to consume whatever alcoholic beverage they choose without it accompanying stereotypes, but alas, it's been a love-hate history of beer ads for women. The '50s and '60s may not have been forward-thinking eras for females, but that doesn't mean sexist beer advertisements and marketing campaigns aren't any less common nowadays. Advertisers are old pros at using clichés and generalizations about women in hopes of getting them to buy their hops. Let's put on our beer goggles and take a look at female-targeted beer ads over the years.

Britney's back, bitch. The pop singer just released her new single, "Work Bitch," a club-ready song about working hard to get what you want, be it a "hot body" or a "Maserati." It's a positive message from Brit, and it's got us thinking about what else we've learned from her songs.

Britney's lyrics have taught us about love and relationships — some good and some bad. I took a look at Brit's hits and distilled the not-so-deep yet still entertaining advice contained within. Here's a look at the best and the worst advice courtesy of Miss Britney Jean Spears (or her songwriters, at least).

Sex, which doesn't require any clothes, has long been used to sell them over the years. In the '80s, a teenage Brooke Shields told the world that nothing comes between her and her Calvins. The controversial ads raised eyebrows for their overt sexual appeal, but long before Brooke's Calvin Klein campaign, the fashion industry did its best to seduce customers — and it still does today. As New York Fashion Week kicks off today, let's look at some sexy, and sometimes sexist, vintage fashion ads.

E.L. James's Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy has both inspired and brought to light a number of hot and heavy BDSM series written for women. Racy novels, now often dubbed "mommy porn," might seem like a recent trend, but in fact, erotic writing dates back at least two millennia to the Greek poet Sappho. So if you're looking for your next titillating tome now that you've gone Grey, here are some old and new erotica titles to try for steamy end-of-Summer reading.

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Summer is coming to a close with Labor Day weekend, so why not take advantage of the warm temperatures the season has to offer by taking date night outside! We've rounded up tons of beautiful inspiration for romantic outdoorsy outings (some are perfect for crossing off your Summer bucket list). So grab your fling or longtime lover, throw on a bikini or your sneakers, and get your Summer lovin' on with these outdoor date ideas.

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In high school, most of us had our type. Maybe it was the athlete, the prom king, or the sensitive shy guy no one else seemed to pay attention to. We've seen all these types on the big screen — and they all happen to be hot! I've rounded up some of the most iconic high school boyfriends from the movies, and want you to weigh in on whether you would have been boy crazy for them back in the day. It's the perfect way to get in the back-to-school spirit!

— Additional reporting by Tara Block