Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
samedi 22 octobre 2016
Nut-Free Snacks For Moms Who Buy in Bulk
With a lot of schools making moves toward being completely nut-free, it's getting harder for parents who aren't already conscious of nut-free snacks to find alternatives to send their child into school with - not to mention having to bring in individually wrapped foods with the nutrition label on it for safety reasons.
If your child has a nut allergy, you know the drill, but if you are new to this nut-free lifestyle, we've compiled a list of various packaged snacks for you to consider throwing into your child's lunchbox this school year. And the best part? They can all be bought in bulk from wholesale stores* like BJ's, and Sam's Club - buy-in-bulk-moms rejoice!
*Not all varieties are available in each of these stores - check the websites for local listings and more information. And remember, always check the label just in case for the warning "Manufactured on equipment that processes products containing nuts," or something similar.
Gigi Hadid's Halloween Costume Was So Good, We're Re-Creating It This Year
Look, Olivia Newton-John was a great Sandy Olsson in the movie Grease. No one could forget her rocking out in leather pants and an off-the-shoulder top at the carnival with Danny Zuko. But when Gigi Hadid walked the red carpet at Heidi Klum's annual Halloween party in 2015, the movie version of Sandy slipped our minds.
Gigi's flawless ensemble was put together by Monica Rose, the Kardashians' go-to stylist, and she pulled it off with ease. Wearing nylon high-waisted spandex from American Apparel, a crop top with a sheer panel from House of CB, and a lace-up leather jacket by Caroline Blomst, the supermodel attracted all eyes - even when standing next to Heidi or, erm, Jessica Rabbit herself!
Oh, and those striking red cutout heels that match Gigi's bright lip? They're by Louis Vuitton. Read on to see her gorgeous costume from every angle, which will remind you why you're hopelessly devoted to Gigi's killer style, then shop the pieces you need to re-create her memorable look.
Cats Love Halloween Just as Much as Dogs Do
Seriously, dogs aren't the only furry friends who are getting in on the dress-up action this Halloween. Our favorite felines are dressing up in some of our favorite costumes and posting the very best photos on Instagram. Don't believe us? Scroll through the gallery to see for yourself, and then check out all the rest of our Halloween content.
13 Amazingly Awesome Beauty Products You Can Find at Dollar Tree
It can be fun to splurge on yourself in the name of beauty every once in a while, but sometimes it's even more exciting to uncover hidden gems. If you really dig around, you can find affordable products that perform just as well as - if not better than - their designer counterparts for a fraction of the price.
We took the thrill of the hunt to the next level by test-driving cosmetic, hair, and skin products at not the drugstore, but the dollar store. Click through to read about the razor with competitor edge, the flawless complexion-crafting makeup sponge, and more savvy steals. And yes, every item is $1 or less.
It’s Not Too Late to Try These Unique and Fun Halloween Tech Tricks
It's the spookiest time of year and I have been on the prowl for some of this year's creepiest and geekiest tech that can really up your Halloween game in a pinch. If you've waited until the last minute, do not fret! These Halloween tricks are sure to be a treat for you and your friends on Oct. 31! I wanted to give a special thanks to Grandin Road for inviting me to partner with them and represent their magical lineup of Halloween décor this year, with some of my favorites in this review. Let the haunting begin!
25 Mouthwatering Pictures of Nachos Guaranteed to Make You Drool
Nacho cheese might not be your cheese (get it?), but it does help create one of life's greatest, most versatile dishes. With a delightful base of tortilla chips topped with heaping amounts of gooey melted cheese, it's impossible to go wrong with this Mexican-style finger food, especially since all the additional ingredients are completely customizable. We're drooling just thinking about it!
Thankfully, Instagram has a community of fans willing to share mouthwatering snaps of their take on the classic. Ahead, find 25 downright delicious-looking pictures of nachos that will tide your taste buds over until you have a plate right in front of you.
40 Stylish Small Tattoos You'll Want to Flaunt Every Day
Choosing a great outfit takes time and careful consideration - a tattoo, well, the fact it's permanent means it takes even more thinking. Even a woman with a great sense of style sometimes needs a little inspiration to figure out what she wants and where.
So if fear of buyer's remorse has kept you from getting your first ink, why not start with something small? These 40 tiny tattoos are stylish enough to show off but are also discreet so you can tuck them away. Just scroll to see them all!
20 Hearty and Healthy Crockpot Recipes For Cold Days
Brisk weather calls for hearty meals that'll satisfy kids coming in from the cold, and we've got 20 recipe ideas that are guaranteed to do just that. Best of all? They're all made in the slow cooker, meaning more time with your family and less time in the kitchen. Check out some of our very best Winter-ready recipes to keep your family full, happy, and healthy - all season long!
11 Ways to Refresh Your Over-the-Knee Boots For Fall
Don't let your over-the-knee boots overwhelm your outfit. This Fall, choose a heel height and material to your liking, and pick up on some new ways to wear the trend.
Whether you choose to play with proportions, letting the top of your boot meet the hem of your skirt, or style your shoes with tights for a night out, your over-the-knee boots deserve a refresh. Scroll for all the inspiration you need, then shop our favorite designs available now.
Why This Little Boy's Luke Skywalker Costume Is Unlike Any You've Seen Before
While many Star Wars fans are either looking to The Force Awakens or the highly anticipated Rogue One for Halloween costume inspiration, one young fan is going with a classic option.
On YouTube, Clint Case shared his son's Luke Skywalker costume that is a pretty perfect replication of Luke sitting atop a tauntaun, the lizard creatures introduced in The Empire Strikes Back.
The proud dad - and likely maker of the DIY costume - initially shared the video on Facebook. The accompanying caption read, "In tough times like these, all the world needs is a boy and his tauntaun." After receiving many shares and comments, Clint then uploaded the video to YouTube, where it's gone viral. It now has over 22,000 views, 500 "likes," and 56 comments, and counting!
Watch the adorable video above!
We Have a Lot of Questions After Listening to President Obama's Workout Playlist
In his recent gig as a guest editor for Wired, President Obama shared his 10-track workout playlist on the magazine's Spotify account. After listening to it in its 45-minute entirety, however, we've got some questions.
The playlist starts off with The Black Eyed Peas's encouraging "Let's Get It Started." The playlist then takes on a more laid-back tone with Nina Simone's "Sinnerman." Perhaps this is his stretching song?
The following two songs from Sting and The Isley Brothers, respectively, are upbeat and groovy and sound like the ideal playlist of dads across the nation. Then there's Icona Pop's "Emergency." A recommendation from his teenage daughters, Sasha and Malia, maybe? The president then shows off his hipster side with a song from New York-based Brazilian band Forro in the Dark.
Then there's Beyoncé. No workout playlist is complete without Beyoncé. The high-energy "Get Me Bodied" is followed by a Jay Z and Drake collaboration, "Off That," and two positive cooldown songs: Bob Marley's "Could You Be Loved" and Courtney Barnett's "Elevator Operator."
Listen to President Obama's unexpected playlist.
'State of crisis' in northern Sask. highlights Truth and Reconciliation calls to action
A spotlight has been put on Indigenous health care — especially mental health supports — following the suicides of four girls in northern Saskatchewan.
We Have a Lot of Questions After Listening to President Obama's Workout Playlist
In his recent gig as a guest editor for Wired, President Obama shared his 10-track workout playlist on the magazine's Spotify account. After listening to it in its 45-minute entirety, however, we've got some questions.
The playlist starts off with The Black Eyed Peas's encouraging "Let's Get It Started." The playlist then takes on a more laid-back tone with Nina Simone's "Sinnerman." Perhaps this is his stretching song?
The following two songs from Sting and The Isley Brothers, respectively, are upbeat and groovy and sound like the ideal playlist of dads across the nation. Then there's Icona Pop's "Emergency." A recommendation from his teenage daughters, Sasha and Malia, maybe? The president then shows off his hipster side with a song from New York-based Brazilian band Forro in the Dark.
Then there's Beyoncé. No workout playlist is complete without Beyoncé. The high-energy "Get Me Bodied" is followed by a Jay Z and Drake collaboration, "Off That," and two positive cooldown songs: Bob Marley's "Could You Be Loved" and Courtney Barnett's "Elevator Operator."
Listen to President Obama's unexpected playlist.
45 Reasons Michelle Obama Will Always Be Our Style Icon
Being the first lady is by no means an easy job, but Michelle Obama always manages to do it in style. Whether she's stepping out on the red carpet at a formal function or she's just headed out for a walk with Barack, we've come to love how she always manages to give an elegant look her own surprising spin.
With some heavy-hitting designers in her corner (hello, Jason Wu, Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford!), we've come to expect not just a great outfit but a bona fide style moment whenever she steps out of the White House. And while we may not have the occasion (or income) to copy every one of her iconic looks, there is still plenty to learn from her flawless FLOTUS style.
'State of crisis' in northern Sask. highlights Truth and Reconciliation calls to action
A spotlight has been put on Indigenous health care — especially mental health supports — following the suicides of four girls in northern Saskatchewan.
Chocolate Mauve Is the Delicious New Color Trend You Should Try This Fall
As we seek out dye inspiration for our next salon appointment, we're keeping very specific characteristics in mind. The style should be luminous, blend well with our natural hair hue, and flatter our complexion. Bonus points if the color verges on subtle, making it appropriate to rock in the workplace. We've just found the Fall color trend of our fantasies: chocolate mauve hair.
Instagram user @HannahThePainter aka Hannah Edelman, who owns the Bushwick-based studio Brush In Hand, took to Reddit to flaunt the above color masterpiece.
Using colorful hues of Pravana Vivids, she re-created natural brown tones mixing purple, orange, pink, and other shades. "The darkest brown started with red, yellow, and green. Then I added orange and purple and other random sh*t until I liked what I saw," Edelman explained.
Her client (Marlena) is naturally a brunette and had the roots to match, so the colorist custom-blended five different tints: dark brown, a warm medium brown, mauve, and two different pink tones.
"I took irregular sections of her hair, always on some kind of diagonal, and painted them. Most of them are color melted," Edelman told POPSUGAR via email. By melting the different brown hues into mauve, or mauve into pink, she created delicate variations of the original five shades. "That gave this look a subtle dimension, almost an iridescence," she said.
As for the placement of the color, Edelman painted light brown around Marlena's face per her request, then painted mauve and light pink on her top layers of hair, concentrating darker colors on lower layers. "Even though the color is unnatural, following the light/dark placement that occurs naturally is always a good idea," she shared. "I think that's what makes this toe the line of natural and unnatural."
That said, you may need some prior color experience to achieve this look. (Edelman noted this color would work well on "lucky people who are naturally light blond.") Otherwise, you'll need to transition your strands to a paler shade. Edelman had lifted the majority of Marlena's hair to a level 10 blonde, the lightest possible hue. After the client had grown about three inches of dark roots, Edelman used the balayage technique to connect her natural color to rainbow hues.
"The balayage transition makes this color low maintenance," she told POPSUGAR. "She won't have to worry about roots for at least three months." Edelman remarked that this type of look will fade back to blond in about this amount of time, making it ideal for someone who always wants to switch up their style.
According to Edelman, her client was looking for a "toned-down but not totally normal" hue as she'll soon be job hunting. We think she totally nailed it! If you're now on a quest for a salon that can dye your hair a similar color, this colorist advises that you search for someone who specializes in using Pravana Vivids. "Vivid work isn't something many people care to specialize in because it's a niche," she noted. Alternatively, you can ask your colorist for a full head of balayage, then a mauve toner or a color melt using semi-permanent light brown and mauve tints. Keep reading to see this gorgeous look from all angles!
The Ultimate Guide to Color-Correcting For Your Skin Tone and Concern
Color correctors aren't exactly what we'd call "self-explanatory" when it comes to figuring out what shade to apply where. That's why many of us opt for a simple, flesh-toned concealer instead. However, while concealer is an awesome complexion perfecter, color-correcting products can actually work more effectively at erasing any skin woe, from acne to dark circles and hyperpigmentation.
The theory behind it is simple: contradictory shades cancel each other out. Remember the color wheel you learned about in grammar school? Well, it actually applies to your makeup routine in this case, because hues from the opposite end of the diagram work together as a power camouflage duo.
Though color correctors are miracle workers for unmanageable skin, it can still be hard to decipher the exact placement when applying. So we tapped celebrity makeup artist and beauty expert Neil Scibelli to help us create this handy face map to effectively outline how to color correct your way to looking #flawless. The next time blemishes or under-eye shadows plague your look, use this guide to cover up like a pro.
Hair by Butterfly Studio Salon and outfit by Ann Taylor.
25 Selfish Things Moms Should Do For Themselves
Today's parents have it easy, according to those who went before us. Modern conveniences like video baby monitors, iPads, double electric breast pumps, and toys that do just about everything for you are designed to make our lives easier. But we are also living in the age of the child-centered home, where so much of what we do is dictated by our children's needs. So much so that mommy guilt prevents us from doing so many of the things we would want to do - acts that seem selfish when there are kids in the picture. "Shouldn't you be spending quality time with your kids instead of going for a manicure?" a little voice in our heads screams. "Shouldn't you be spending that money on an educational toy instead of a double latte?" it says.
It's hard to drown out the little voice, but we're here to tell that it's OK to be selfish. It's OK to do things for yourself. It's OK to do something that doesn't benefit anyone but Mom. Here are 25 things you should do for yourself (maybe not all at once, but over time) and never feel guilty about.
- Go out with the girls.
- Hire a babysitter so you can get some sleep.
- Keep the "good" cookies for yourself.
- Hurry the kids to bed so you can catch your favorite show (before your friends on Facebook start spoiling it).
- Skip the PTA meeting to get your nails done (just once, but it's OK).
- Forgo Kidz Bop in favor of the real thing so Mom can enjoy it too (just make a lot of noise during the bad words).
- Make your favorite foods instead of your kids'.
- Call on the grandparents (or friends or neighbors) for a sleepover so you can get a good night's sleep.
- Lock your bedroom door so you and your partner can get some much-needed private time.
- Lock the bathroom door so you can pee in peace.
- Notice there is only one scoop of ice cream left and pretend it is all gone so you can eat it.
- Spend your free time reading something that interests you - not a parenting article, not a news article, but something you want to read.
- Take time to exercise daily.
- Swap said exercise time to sit at a coffee shop and watch the world go by.
- Buy yourself a piece of jewelry instead of 10 pieces of junk jewelry for your kids.
- Take a vacation day from work for some retail therapy - for yourself.
- Sit in your empty home and enjoy the quiet time, not thinking about cleaning up.
- Delete your kids' shows from the DVR to make room for your shows.
- Send the kids outside to play so they don't mess up the rooms you just cleaned.
- Enjoy that business trip because it includes a quiet night of dinner and sleep by yourself.
- Get a massage just because.
- Scrap your plan for dinner and order a pizza when you've had a long/bad day.
- Ignore the to-do list for an hour and enjoy the peace and quiet of their being at school.
- Find an excuse to go out and wear your "pre-mom" clothes.
- Find time for a hobby that has nothing to do with work or your kids - just because you enjoy it.
11 New Slang Terms to Memorize If You Want to Stay Cool
Tumblr, YouTube, and Twitter have been leading the slang game recently. "Snatched" is officially the new "fleek," "sis" is the new "bro," and adding "boots" to the end of any adjective is totally a thing. Read on to learn all the new slang words the cool kids on the Internet are using.
The 1 Piece That Will Keep Your Wardrobe on Trend All Season
I have a theory: more than anything else a woman is wearing, her jeans totally give her away. More than an It bag or the season's biggest shoe craze, denim trends quickly reveal how much you pay attention to current fashion. You could tell in 2008 who was staying up on what's in vogue when women started wearing skinny jeans and left their flares in the back of their closets, and you can tell now just as easily looking at the distressed, cropped hems, straight legs, and high rises characteristic of the new mom jeans that were popularized all over the streets during Fashion Week.
They're essentially a fashion girl calling card each season, an everyday sign of the times that puts a modern stamp on your outfit, regardless of whether you're wearing them with Fall's biggest blouse trends or your favorite years-old t-shirt. So you don't have to invest in all the trendy gear to give your look a contemporary twist - just a pair of good jeans. Read on to see the silhouette that's dominating Fall '16, then shop the styles for yourself. It's undoubtedly the easiest way to update your outfit for the whole season.
Kendall Jenner Inspired Me to Go Braless - and I'll Never Look Back
There isn't a ton that Kendall Jenner and I have in common: I'm not a top model, my family isn't rich or famous, and I definitely don't have people - fans, paparazzi, the media, etc. - dying to know my every move. But one thing KJ and I do share? The fact that genetics have blessed us with fairly small chests. Only I wasn't as happy about it as she was.
Growing up, and especially in high school and most of college, I was obsessed with wearing a bra, solely because I hated the way my clothes - and maybe my body in general - looked without one. A quick trip the store? I "needed" to wear a bra. Sleepover with friends? That baby wasn't coming off. I didn't own a single piece without padding because life and my outfits looked "better" with cleavage.
Even after gaining confidence as I got older, you'd rarely catch me without a little something to give me a little something. But then, in 2014, something changed: Kendall Jenner truly exploded onto the fashion scene, rocking a fully sheer top in Marc Jacobs' Fall '14 show - and it turns out the girl, small chest and all, didn't care a bit that she was exposed. Later that year, she showed up at Coachella in a sweatshirt that said "I Have No T*ts," and was soon (and still is) speaking out about her love of going braless and showing her nipples. She admittedly thinks it's a sexy look.
"I really don't see what the big deal is with going braless," Kendall wrote in a blog post on her site called "Free the Nipple". "I think it's cool and I really just don't care! It's sexy, it's comfortable, and I'm cool with my breasts. That's it!"
Perhaps it's because I frequently write about the model for work, but slowly, I've started to see what Kendall is talking about. Through street style alone, she and other women have shown me that a variety of outfits do look good sans that extra support, even more so if you have small breasts. More importantly, Kendall seems supercomfortable and confident with her body, and I've started to feel silly worrying about how I looked in certain shirts or whether or not someone can see my nipples. (The no-nipple thing has truly started to seem weird to me - it's just a body part!)
It's strange to type, but Kendall going braless and then talking about it inspired me to do the same. Bodysuits that show some side-boob? I'm down. Dresses where even a strapless bra will stick out? It's time to go au naturel. I'll now take trips to the store, meet up with friends, and even spend date-night dinners without a bra, and it's a lifestyle/trend I've grown to love.
So if you're addicted to your bra like I was, dare yourself to ditch it for a day. I promise, once you try it, you might just feel freer, more confident, and - just like Kendall - a bit sexy, too.
The Gym Rules We Wished Everyone Followed
When you work out at a gym, there are some obvious and maybe not-so-obvious rules every gym-goer must live by in order to not piss anyone off keep the gym community happy.
The Gym Rules We Wished Everyone Followed
When you work out at a gym, there are some obvious and maybe not-so-obvious rules every gym-goer must live by in order to not piss anyone off keep the gym community happy.
This Is How You Can Get Selena's Amor Prohíbido Look Using Her MAC Collection
When I heard MAC had partnered with Suzette Quintanilla to launch a collection inspired by Selena's most iconic beauty looks, I could barely contain my excitement. All I could think about was re-creating her gorgeous brows and superpigmented lips from the Amor Prohíbido album cover - my favorite Selena album as a child - and a few days before all 13 products in the highly anticipated collection hit maccosmetics.com on Oct. 1 and MAC stores around the US on Oct. 6, I got the chance to do it.
The MAC team allowed me to try the products ahead of the launch and sent its senior artist Chantel Miller to coach me through the whole thing. Straight ahead, you'll find the step-by-step that'll allow you to create Selena's beautiful makeup if you got your hands on the products, too. If you didn't, don't worry - we got a list of shades that will serve as replacements.
Zoom In on This White Manicure to See a Creepy Halloween Surprise
We're putting the final touches on our Zombie Princess Jasmine costume, but thanks to YouTube, we finally know what to do with our nails this Halloween: 3D-ghost nail art!
This spooky manicure comes from PiggieLuv, a 27-year-old nail artist with some serious skills. She warns viewers that re-creating a horror movie scene with gel nail polish was very difficult at first as she initially couldn't figure out how to smooth out the manicure's surface enough to make the face and hands stand out. But with the help of black foil gel, the frightening fingertips were complete.
Watch the video above to see how PiggieLuv created this awesomely creepy 3D-ghost manicure and follow along at home . . . if you're brave enough.
What to Be Instead of a Cat - and 9 Other Nongeneric Halloween Costume Alternatives
The ideal Halloween costume? Something that requires little to no effort to pull together, aka perfect for procrastinators like ourselves. But what do you get when you combine quick and easy? Typically, something generic, like a cat of some sort or an old Hollywood star.
This year, even if we wait until the last possible moment, we're making sure our looks stand out in the crowd. Check out 10 alternatives to common costumes, then see more options you can make with your purse alone.
Bible! These 10 Makeup Tutorials Will Make You Look Like Kim Kardashian This Halloween
Her flawless skin. Those lush lashes. That incredible bone structure. Kim Kardashian West and her beauty have become so iconic, her makeup style is re-created time again by artists, vloggers, and fans alike, regardless of the occasion.
If you're hoping to imitate the celebrity's look for Halloween, you're in luck: there are hundreds of thousands of YouTube tutorials outlining every last step. We've narrowed it down to 10 famous faces - from the above Cannes cat eye to her now-legendary chiseled cheekbones - to shape your costume. Even better, you'll definitely pick up some makeup tips along the way that you'll use long after October has ended.
Victoria Beckham Just Set an Industry Record With Her New Target Collaboration
For the first time ever, Victoria Beckham is trying her hand at children's wear. But that's not the only reason we're amped up for her Target collection, which will debut April 9, 2017, and includes 200 items for ladies and kids in a wide range of sizes. Victoria chose to base her new pieces off the playfulness in her Victoria, Victoria Beckham line. That means a range that's equally as wearable as it is bold and hopefully splashed with recognizable prints. (We're sure there will be a few mommy-and-me styles available too.)
But before we get to see the clothes, we've got every reason to consider the collab's inclusivity. For the first time ever, every size will be available in stores and online, ranging from XS to 3X for women and New Born to XL for babies, toddlers, and girls. Victoria even plans to sell select designs on her own site, so customers can shop internationally.
"I can reach so many more women through working with Target. It's not just because of the price point but because of how many stores that they have, located all around America. These are women that I haven't been able to reach out to in the past, and I always say that I want to empower women and make women look like the best versions of themselves. That shouldn't be only people who can afford to spend a certain amount of money," Victoria told Business of Fashion.
Read on for a first look at the new logo and announcement, then check out our predictions for the new pieces you'll be adding to your closet come Spring. You might want to get in line right now - the limited-edition collection will only be available for one month or until supplies last.
This DIY Rose Sugar Scrub Is Too Beautiful (and Easy!) Not to Try
Roses have a long history in the beauty world. Cleopatra famously used a rose water toner on the regular! It's a great tip, too, as rose essential oil is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help fight inflammation and give skin a youthful glow. It's also naturally emollient to soothe dry, flaky skin and can even help keep acne at bay.
This DIY sugar scrub recipe incorporates real roses to give it a gorgeous pink color and rose essential oil for antiaging benefits. Plus, it smells amazing! Try using day-old roses for the best results.
How do you use roses in your beauty routine? Tell us in the comments section below!
This Insane Halloween Prank Would Probably Make Us Move to a Different City
...so my uncle got a drone now he's fucking with people😂😂😂 http://pic.twitter.com/xFwnLDUYoa
- crüger (@ZacCrueger) October 17, 2016
One man's Halloween prank is terrifying residents of his town and yet absolutely delighting the people of the internet. For his prank, the man attached a Grim Reaper-inspired Halloween prop to a flying drone and gave the prop a leisurely tour of his (formerly) quiet town.
The man's nephew recently shared the prank on Twitter with a caption that read, "So my uncle got a drone now he's f*cking with people." That tweet now has more than 120,000 retweets and 220,000 favorites.
While the prank feels a tad cruel for innocent pedestrians and passersby, we have to admit, it's pretty freaking hilarious.
Bow Down, Witches, These Are the Best Harry Potter Costumes at LeakyCon So Far
(SoSnitches, witches, and Winky - oh my! At LeakyCon 2016 in Burbank, CA, this weekend, fans came up with new ways to channel all things Harry Potter with their outrageously creative costumes and cosplay. Classic characters with a twist joined new faces such as Newt from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and the weekend's not even over yet! See some of the best ones now to be inspired for your own magical Halloween costume, and be sure to check back for even more impressive costumes.
vendredi 21 octobre 2016
This Halloween, All the Dogs Choose You, Pikachu
Pokémon Go is really hanging in there as a trend still, so obviously it's going to be a presence this Halloween. You can get your dog in on the fun by dressing him in a cute Pikachu costume for Oct. 31. Many of the Pikachu costumes we've found are supersnuggly shirts or jackets, so they will definitely keep your pup cozy if he comes out trick-or-treating with the family. Scroll through to get some inspiration!
Here Are the Emoji Pumpkin Templates of Your Dreams
Our emoji obsession can't be tamed. But when we were looking for templates to carve the heart-shaped-eyes face, dancing twins, or "b*tch please" girl into this Halloween's techie pumpkins, nothing came up! So, we made some ourselves.
Click on for Emoji pumpkin templates handcrafted by POPSUGAR. You can download these gourd guides right now for free (right click + "Save As," or drag it to your desktop). Get ready to print and carve!
18 Times the Ladies of Laguna Beach Schooled Everyone in Halloween Style
If you tuned in to Laguna Beach back in the day, you know that Lauren Conrad, Lo Bosworth, and Kristin Cavallari have come a long way style-wise.
But aside from their successful fashion lines and noteworthy street style, there's one place the trio truly excels: their Halloween costumes. From Minnie Mouse to a skeleton, they've creatively rocked it all. So if you're in need of some easy costume inspiration, here are 15 ideas to steal from your teenage style icons.
25 Times Michelle Obama's Casual Outfit Proved She's the Chillest First Lady Ever
There have been plenty of events where Michelle Obama dazzled in designer gowns, jeweled earrings, and metallic heels. But just as she pulls off fancy and fierce, the FLOTUS also rocks cool and casual, skipping patterned dresses for leggings, jeans, and, on occasion, sweatshirts. Scroll through to see a handful of times Michelle's outfit was way more comfy than polished, from her gardening gear to bike-riding looks. Then check out Kate Middleton following suit, wearing outfits the queen probably wouldn't approve of.
13 Lazy-Girl Halloween Costumes That Only Require Face Paint
OK, so there's just about a week left to shop for a Halloween costume. Calm down, because we've collected 13 cute, easy costumes that will make you the life of the party no matter how dressed up everyone else is. And don't fret - for many of these looks, all you need is a black eyeliner pencil and a little attitude.
Spice Up Your Sexy Schoolgirl Costume With This Bloody Impressive Makeup Tutorial
Want to turn heads at this year's Halloween party? Look no further than this bloody amazing special-effects makeup tutorial by makeup artist Ellinor Rosander, known on YouTube as Ellimacs. She kicks the sexy Britney Spears-esque schoolgirl look up a notch by adding some gore into the mix. An impaled nose and a sprinkle of fake blood make for an eerily captivating look that's surprisingly easy to master. Your Halloween party guests won't be able to take their eyes off you.
21 Unexpected Beauty Uses For Coconut Oil
There are very few beauty products that we can honestly say are cure-alls, but coconut oil comes pretty close. You can use it for everything from healing scars to moisturizing dry knees. Recently, all the talk about relying on this oil for fresh breath got us thinking: what can't coconut oil do? The answer: mattify (and it took us a minute to come up with that one). Celebrities like Emma Stone count it among their favorite natural ingredients, and you should, too. We just stuck to the beauty applications here, but there are tons more tasks it can handle, from starting fires to losing a few pounds. So head to your local health food store, pick up a jar, and allow this list to help you get creative with coconuts.
A Bride Danced to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" as a Stormtrooper and It's Amazing
Some weddings involve a beautiful rotation of gorgeous dresses, and others include a full-on first dance with stormtroopers and Beyoncé. For Kathryn Holloway and Philip Wood's wedding, the pair asked the dancing group Boogie Storm to don their stormtrooper outfits and perform a routine for the first dance. If you're unfamiliar with Boogie Storm, they are well known for competing on Britain's Got Talent and impressing Simon Cowell so much, he hit the gold buzzer. The group did a similar routine to the one from the show for Holloway and Wood's wedding, except with one surprise: Holloway was a stormtrooper herself and danced with the group as a wedding present to her husband. You can watch a condensed clip of the dance to songs like "Single Ladies" and "Gangnam Style" above or see the entire dance on Vimeo.
30+ Easy-to-Make Taco Salads That Are Anything but Basic
For those who love Mexican food and could eat it every single day, but are trying to be just a little tad healthier, there's taco salad. We're not saying the tasty and well-seasoned dish is the healthiest lunch or dinner option out there, but it certainly packs less calories than a burrito (those tortillas are really killer!) or nachos drizzled with mountains of cheese.
But don't be fooled. Salad doesn't equal boring. The 32 recipes ahead are evidence of just that with toppings like grilled fish, sweet potatoes, shrimp, and, for those who still want to indulge, even Doritos.
60 Costume Ideas For Couples Who Love to Geek Out Together
We get it - you want to dress up with your SO this Halloween but don't want to look like the rest of the Adams and Eves of the world. Thankfully the geek world of comics and sci-fi and tech is full of creative ideas that'll win you the coveted couples costume award. Check out our favorites ahead.
Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego Are Officially the Most Romantic Celebrity Couple on Instagram
When Zoe Saldana and her hunky Italian husband aren't chasing after their adorable twins, Bowie and Cy, they're being downright romantic on Instagram. The duo, who have been happily married since 2013, definitely don't shy away from a little social media PDA - and we love it.
Whether they're celebrating a holiday together, enjoying a fun date night, conquering a red carpet, or even just cuddling at home, Zoe and Marco continue to redefine couple goals. Don't believe us? Keep scrolling to relive some of their most swoon-worthy moments on Instagram. Then, take a scroll through their sweetest family pictures.
37 Weekend Outfits to Have on Hand - Till the End of Time
So, it's the weekend. What's on deck? A 'grammable brunch, quick shopping trip, and night out - whether romantic or festive - all sound good to us. But hey, these are your days off, and it's time to unwind. While you'll want to stay chic, there's no denying that comfort's still a goal.
We've taken all occasions into account, along with the changing season, and come up with 37 outfits you'll absolutely need for a successful end to the week. Read on to make sure you've got the essentials to work this two-day wardrobe, and be sure to digest our styling tips.
This Hair Color Faux-Pas Could Make You Look Older
Broken hearts are the worst. Broken hair cuticles may be just as bad, though - at least that's how LA-based colorist Johnny Ramirez approaches things.
Johnny is known by most of you beauty junkies as one-half of Ramirez-Tran Salon (his partner is Anh Co Tran). Just follow his Instagram account and you'll find yourself down a rabbit hole of dye inspiration. Johnny and Anh have perfected the beachy, lived-in look that so many women covet IRL and on social media.
Talk to anyone who has gone to see Johnny and they'll tell you: it's a process. This isn't your pop-in, pop-out hair color appointment. When I visited him with my shoulder-grazing bob, I spent five hours in his chair. But the finished look is what keeps us coming back . . . every six months, that is.
After my appointment, I picked his brain on how hair can age you, what products every woman should own, and why you should avoid platinum blonde at all costs. Plus, keep reading for some serious color inspiration!
12 Halloween Costume Ideas You Can Pull Together With a Bandana
If you need to pull together a last-minute Halloween costume or just don't feel like trying so hard this year, know that one accessory can do wonders. Not only are bandanas a versatile style trend, but they're also perfect as costume centerpieces. And the best part? You probably already own one (or five). If not, they're easy to find and cheap to buy, and you can keep sporting it postholiday.
Look ahead to see which 10 easy Halloween costume ideas you can rock with a bandana. When in doubt, tie it up!
Forget Apples! Why You Should Be Eating a Pear a Day
While apples get a lot of attention for their health benefits, pears should not be overlooked. The soft, sweet, buttery flesh of the pear makes this Fall fruit perfect for enjoying fresh or for using in healthy recipes, like these edamame and pear crostinis or this pear berry smoothie. Plus, there are so many varieties to choose from - Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou - that they each seem like a different fruit. These juicy gems are pretty healthy for you, too.
- Pears are one of the highest-fiber fruits, offering six grams per medium-sized fruit, helping you meet your daily requirement of 25 to 30 grams. Filling up on fiber keeps you regular to prevent a bloated belly caused by constipation, which also helps prevent colon cancer. A diet high in fiber can also keep your cholesterol levels down, which is good news for your ticker. Getting your fill of fiber from fruit is also linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
- Pears contain a fair amount of vitamins C, K, B2, B3, and B6. For expecting or nursing moms, they also contain folate. Pears aren't too shabby in the mineral department either, containing calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. Vitamin C and copper are antioxidant nutrients, so eating pears is good for your immune system and may help prevent cancer.
- Pears also contain boron, which our bodies need in order to retain calcium, so this fruit can also be linked to prevention of osteoporosis.
- The phytonutrients found in pears are also associated with preventing stomach cancer.
- It's a hypoallergenic fruit, which means those with food sensitivities can usually eat pears with no adverse effects.
- Eating three or more servings of fruits a day, such as pears, may also lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.
- Quercetin is another antioxidant found in the skin of pears. It's beneficial for cancer prevention and can help reduce blood pressure, so don't peel your pears!
Using These Halloween Makeup Products Could Result in a Nightmarish Breakout
As a woman who loves Halloween more than Christmas, my skin has seen its fair share of horrifying moments. From prosthetics to cream makeup and everything in between, if it helps create the character I'm going for, I'm probably going to use it. But that doesn't mean my skin stops being scary after I remove the cosmetics.
I buy professional-grade theatrical makeup that is made to be safe for the skin. But it's hard to avoid picking up that paint set at your local drugstore when it's only $6, right? The thing is, it could actually be terrible for your - or your child's - skin.
Asia Vereline, master esthetician and general manager at Joanna Vargas Salon Los Angeles,
and celebrity esthetician Biba de Sousa explain how your Halloween makeup look can wreak havoc on your skin along with some alternatives to try instead. And if you still need makeup inspiration, check out our gallery of easy Halloween tutorials.
Cream Pigment
Those packs from the drugstore may be cheap, but consider how long they might have been in the warehouse. "Since it's a strictly seasonal item, it probably sits on the shelves at the Halloween headquarters for few years, and no one questions it," said Biba. They also have very little pigment, so you might not get the payoff you're expecting, either.
"They are baked on a low temperature and have low-grade ingredients that melt, and those ingredients will irritate the skin," she added. "So it's a double losing situation: the special-effect makeup not only looks bad, but it also disappears or gets misshaped quickly and stings and burns the skin."
Asia agreed when it comes to the ingredients. "Most Halloween makeup from the drugstore can have added colors that are not FDA-approved and waxes and oils that can clog your pores."
In addition to checking the FDA website to make sure the ingredients are safe, test a patch of makeup on your wrist or behind you ear to gauge if you'll react adversely or not. When it comes to picking a good cream, Biba suggested Kryolan Professional Make-Up, which is noncomedogenic; according to Asia, you can also use a primer to act as a barrier between the product and your skin.
Glitter
Glitter can go from zero to 60 real quick. It may seem obvious, but always go for cosmetic glitter, because it's made for your face. Craft glitter is pretty, but oftentimes the particles are large and sharp, which doesn't bode well if it ends up in your eye.
With the right glitter, Asia said the easy way to apply it to your face or body is to mix it with a bit of coconut oil or aloe vera, both of which are good for the skin. However, if you're putting glitter over water-activated makeup, you might want to skip the oil.
Fake Blood
Fake blood can be extremely irritating to the skin on top of staining everything. The last thing you want to do is attend a party and leave behind a bloody hand print that can't be removed! Instead, make your own fake blood. "It's better than the petroleum-based fake blood at the stores, which will definitely clog your pores," said Asia.
If you want to DIY fake blood for clothes, one option is to mix a red pigment with dish soap. This will help lift the color out of the costume if you plan on wearing it again (and not destroying it!). For the face, corn syrup and a cut of old red lipstick will do the trick. Try this nifty toothbrush trick to get the perfect splatter.
Forget Apples! Why You Should Be Eating a Pear a Day
While apples get a lot of attention for their health benefits, pears should not be overlooked. The soft, sweet, buttery flesh of the pear makes this Fall fruit perfect for enjoying fresh or for using in healthy recipes, like these edamame and pear crostinis or this pear berry smoothie. Plus, there are so many varieties to choose from - Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou - that they each seem like a different fruit. These juicy gems are pretty healthy for you, too.
- Pears are one of the highest-fiber fruits, offering six grams per medium-sized fruit, helping you meet your daily requirement of 25 to 30 grams. Filling up on fiber keeps you regular to prevent a bloated belly caused by constipation, which also helps prevent colon cancer. A diet high in fiber can also keep your cholesterol levels down, which is good news for your ticker. Getting your fill of fiber from fruit is also linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
- Pears contain a fair amount of vitamins C, K, B2, B3, and B6. For expecting or nursing moms, they also contain folate. Pears aren't too shabby in the mineral department either, containing calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. Vitamin C and copper are antioxidant nutrients, so eating pears is good for your immune system and may help prevent cancer.
- Pears also contain boron, which our bodies need in order to retain calcium, so this fruit can also be linked to prevention of osteoporosis.
- The phytonutrients found in pears are also associated with preventing stomach cancer.
- It's a hypoallergenic fruit, which means those with food sensitivities can usually eat pears with no adverse effects.
- Eating three or more servings of fruits a day, such as pears, may also lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.
- Quercetin is another antioxidant found in the skin of pears. It's beneficial for cancer prevention and can help reduce blood pressure, so don't peel your pears!
17 Halloween Costumes That Are Really Just an Excuse to Wear Your Kylie Lip Kit
Though Kylie Jenner's fast-growing cosmetics enterprise currently includes eyeliners and shadow palettes, it's the brand's lip kits that are - without a doubt - its most coveted products. For those who have managed to snag one of Kylie Cosmetics's 15 lip kit shades, we'd understand if you'd never want to take it off.
To accommodate that attachment, however, we've found some Halloween costumes that work seamlessly with your favorite lip kits.
These Daddy-Daughter Halloween Costume Ideas Are All Kinds of Adorable
Some dads take their role to the next level by being involved in every aspect of their child's lives and Halloween is no exception. For the proud daddy who wants to make some memories with his little girl, Halloween isn't just about the candy and pumpkins, it also includes dressing up together in the perfect matching costumes. Not only are these father-daughter duo ideas a sweet treat among a night filled with frights but they are also incredibly easy to pull off. It's scary just how adorable it is to see little girls and their role models rocking fabulous ensembles together!
40 New Beauty Launches That Will Have You Loving Fall
While sharpened pencils and fresh composite notebooks have their places, we've swapped the thrill of buying new school supplies with stocking up on fresh Fall beauty products. This season's crop of new formulas is truly lust-worthy. From a glam black lipstick to a seductive hair perfume, the following offerings will inspire you to start saving so you can stock up on swag.
An iPhone 7 Exploded and Destroyed a Man's Car in the Process
An iPhone 7 caught fire inside a man's car - destroying the vehicle and raising concerns over the phone's battery. The event happened in Australia and Apple is looking into the issue.
The phone, owned by surf instructor Mat Jones, was left in his car, under a pile of clothes. When Jones came back after taking a lesson, he found his car filled with smoke and the phone "melting inside of [the clothes]," Jones told 7News. Jones further told 7News that he's only had the phone for a week - and did not use a "foreign charger" with it.
Apple is looking into the incident, reports 7News. The incident is troubling considering Samsung needed to recall its entire Note 7 line after numerous reports of the phone exploding and catching fire due to a battery issue. Hopefully, this is an isolated iPhone 7 event.
This Theory About Neville Longbottom's Wand Explains Everything About Him
When we first meet Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter books, it's clear that he isn't that bright or great with his wand and magic. He constantly forgets items, manages to make a mess out of spells and potions, and is perceived as someone who is on the edge of being a squib. However, an old theory going viral on Imgur suggests that it's not Neville's fault at all, but rather his wand.
The theory, originally posted in 2004 by Soggy Old Coot on the Harry Potter Theory blogspot, explores the background of Neville's wand. As we all know, the wand chooses the wizard, and if you don't win a wand or buy a new one, it won't respond to the new owner in the proper manner. These laws of wands apply to Neville as well. His wand isn't his own, but his father's, meaning his trouble with magic might be because of this law of wands.
The story about Neville and his wand goes on further to connect it to Neville living under his father's shadow. No one thinks he's as good as his dad, and people take great pains to remind him of it. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Neville says, "Gran's always telling Professor Marchbanks I'm not as good as my dad . . . " Of course, later in the book, Neville's wand breaks in the Department of Mysteries, and he starts to become more apt at using his new wand that chose him.
All of this means that Neville is definitely capable of magic and using a wand correctly. "Hence, it is only logical to assume that in ideal conditions, Neville is just as talented as Harry," writes Soggy Old Coot. "We have proof of this in that every instance in which Neville has demonstrated his potential or existing abilities has been in relation to Defense Against the Dark Arts, excepting his talents with herbology, which match those of Harry's at athletics." The books after Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix go on to show this, especially in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, where Neville manages to help win the war and make Voldemort vulnerable by killing Nagini.
Oh Neville, you're the wizard we should've had more faith in!
10 La Llorona Makeup Tutorials That Will Make You Weep in Fear
La Llorona is an urban legend many Latinos grew up believing - and fearing. Also known as the Weeping Woman, her tear-clad face and ghostly features are the very definition of haunting.
If it's a spooky Halloween costume you seek, look no further. With the help of YouTube's finest beauty vloggers, you can transform yourself into La Llorona using just a few makeup products. Ahead, we've rounded up the best tutorials that feature different takes on this terrifying woman. All you have to do is hit play . . . if you dare.
111 Kid-Approved Halloween Treats and Eats
Halloween is creeping right on up on us, and whether you're hosting a bash or just want to surprise your kids with some unexpected tricks and treats, we've got tons of fun ideas for you (111, to be exact). From pumpkin-shaped pancakes to a ghostly pizza pie - and of course, plenty of sweet sensations - click through to see what suits your fancy. We can pretty much guarantee you'll find something perfect for your Halloween style!
These Harry Potter Highlighters Will Make You Sparkle More Than a Golden Snitch
The vegan makeup kit contains six gorgeous shades. There are three highlighters: Unicorn Hair (bright silver with purple hues and blue shimmer), Hedwig (pure white sheen with a satin gray sparkle and bright flecks of silver), and Butterbeer Foam (golden amber shimmer with vibrant pearl gold shine). For the three complementing contours, we have Dragon Scales (dark brown with a slight green and blue shimmer), Pigwigeon (golden brown with pearl gold undertones and a bronze shimmer), and Firewhiskey (amber bronze with dark red hues and a sheer golden sparkle).
If you preorder the Harry Potter Highlight and Contour Palette ($40) before it ships on Oct. 26, you can get excited to receive your very own Kings Cross Station ticket to board the Hogwarts Express (which is sold with the set). The actual case comes with a Hogwarts school crest embossed on the cover to fuel your fandom.
Keep reading to see swatches of every spellbinding shade!
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