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.
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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
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mercredi 3 mai 2017
23 Reasons You Should Finally Go to Bonnaroo This Year
"Stop pretending like you might not go to Bonnaroo this year," my boyfriend said a few months before last year's festival. I attended the Manchester, TN, music festival for the first time in 2015, and as the June date approached for the 15th-annual event, I was still coming to terms with the fact that I'd become a Bonnaroovian.
I've attended countless music festivals over the past 20 years - including Lollapalooza and Pitchfork in Chicago and Outside Lands and Treasure Island in San Francisco - but Bonnaroo felt different. For years, I've dismissed the Burning Man people who've tried to tell me I just won't understand until I try it, because I'd always rather spend my money on live music. But after just one time attending Bonnaroo, I think it's my Burning Man. I attended for the second time this year, and I doubt it will be my last.
Fair warning: Bonnaroo is not for everyone. It's very hot and humid, so unless you grew up in the South like I did, you could find it intolerable. It's also not easy to get to, since Manchester is an hour drive from Nashville. But perhaps the biggest dealbreaker for many people is the camping. Almost all of the attendees camp out on "the farm" (aka the 700 acres of land where Bonnaroo takes place), and unless you opt for an RV or a hotel in town (which means lots of travel time back and forth), you're sleeping in a tent, by your car, in what amounts to a massive parking lot. If that all sounds tolerable to you, then I highly recommend going to Bonnaroo at least once, because it's truly unlike any music festival I've ever experienced. Here are 23 reasons it's my favorite music festival.
Just 16 Pictures of Charlie Hunnam Looking Hot as Hell in King Arthur
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword truly has something for everyone: Guy Ritchie as the director (meaning kickass action), a tale as old as time, and Charlie freakin' Hunnam. Sure, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou, and Eric Bana are some grade-A hunks too, but don't even try to tell me that you're not stoked to see Hunnam as the brave young Arthur. Ahead of the film's release, take a look through all the pictures of Hunnam looking fierce AF.
This Dad's Viral Disney Photo Captures How Magical Coparenting Can Be
Photographer Joe Hawkey captures tons of photos for clients, but his most recent photo of his own family at Disney World is going viral for all the right reasons. The dad - who is raising his 7-year-old daughter, Maddie, with the help of her mom, Tiffany Bankert, and both of their partners, Maddie's stepparents - isn't afraid to share with the world what successful coparenting can look like.
In the family photo, each of Maddie's parents can be seen wearing a shirt with their relation to Maddie on the front and "#co-parenting" written on the back, while Maddie's shirt says her name with "#bestdayever" on the back. Joe says Disney World is Maddie's favorite place and that "she was beyond thrilled to have everyone there." Maddie had no idea that her mom and stepdad were going to surprise her at Disney, and Joe added, "It made it that much more magical."
However, things weren't always completely magical between Maddie's parents. After things didn't work out between Joe and Tiffany, there was some tension, but when Maddie's stepparents, Luke and Brianna, each came into the picture, things started improving and the group was able to successfully coparent. When asked the best part about coparenting, Joe told POPSUGAR that it's "all of us able to understand the love we have for the same child. We all want her to succeed in life. She is our number one priority."
7 Models Reveal Their Go-To Dry Shampoos For Looking Fresh Off Duty
Washing your hair every day? Ain't nobody got time for that. Especially models, who are constantly galivanting around the city for casting calls, fittings, photo shoots, and fashion shows. Their hair still needs to be fab, though, as looking good is literally part of their job description. That's where the ol' dry shampoo comes in handy.
For recommendations on the best products, we went backstage at NYFW and asked models with gorgeous hair what they were using in between shampoo days. Model or not, we can all relate to not having time for a proper shampoo and blow dry but still wanting our hair to look – and smell – amazing. Here's what they shared with us.
This Dad's Viral Disney Photo Captures How Magical Coparenting Can Be
Photographer Joe Hawkey captures tons of photos for clients, but his most recent photo of his own family at Disney World is going viral for all the right reasons. The dad - who is raising his 7-year-old daughter, Maddie, with the help of her mom, Tiffany Bankert, and both of their partners, Maddie's stepparents - isn't afraid to share with the world what successful coparenting can look like.
In the family photo, each of Maddie's parents can be seen wearing a shirt with their relation to Maddie on the front and "#co-parenting" written on the back, while Maddie's shirt says her name with "#bestdayever" on the back. Joe says Disney World is Maddie's favorite place and that "she was beyond thrilled to have everyone there." Maddie had no idea that her mom and stepdad were going to surprise her at Disney, and Joe added, "It made it that much more magical."
However, things weren't always completely magical between Maddie's parents. After things didn't work out between Joe and Tiffany, there was some tension, but when Maddie's stepparents, Luke and Brianna, each came into the picture, things started improving and the group was able to successfully coparent. When asked the best part about coparenting, Joe told POPSUGAR that it's "all of us able to understand the love we have for the same child. We all want her to succeed in life. She is our number one priority."
Jourdan Dunn Spills on the Met Gala Look She Got From H&M
Jourdan Dunn's a supermodel and a red carpet regular, so it's not exactly a surprise that the seasoned pro could pull off anything in the spotlight, including an H&M gown at the Met Gala. While some celebs are all about the high-fashion labels, Jourdan paid homage to this year's Comme des Garcons theme with a custom H&M creation. The body-hugging look isn't just sexy, according to a press release from H&M, it also "[plays] with the theme of deconstructing and subverting traditional garments." You can see that clearly in the asymmetrical details, the ruching, and the manipulation of what might otherwise be a more classic top and skirt.
We caught up with Jourdan just ahead of the gala, so read on as she breaks down what she was hoping to accomplish with the gown and who she can't wait to see on the red carpet.
POPSUGAR: How did you approach this year's theme and what did you want your look to say?
Jourdan Dunn: I wanted to have fun with the theme. I wanted to re-create an authentic Comme des Garcons look. Celebrate her aesthetic.
PS: Whose look are you most excited to see at this year's Met Gala?
JD: Everyone! Rihanna is always so on point with her Met looks, I know she is going to do something incredible.
PS: What's the difference in getting dressed for this event vs. the other red carpet events on your calendar?
JD: There is no red carpet like this one. So much more goes into the process of creating the dress and putting together the entire look, from glam to hair to the dress. This is the biggest fashion event, so there is a different prep process.
PS: What's it like seeing Anna [Wintour] at the gala? Is there a part of you that's thinking about how she might review your look/tribute to the theme?
JD: Of course, she is the queen of fashion, so I always want her to have a positive critique.
PS: Lastly, we love your H&M look. What items from the brand do you find yourself shopping most?
JD: I love when they do designer collaborations. They make high fashion affordable. But they are also my go-to brand for staple pieces.
Keep reading to see the look from all angles, which which along with the rest of H&M's custom Met Gala looks will be auctioned to benefit Girl Up.
What a Month of Superitchy, Horrible Skin Taught Me
The following post originally appeared on Medium.
Imagine being addicted to something and not even knowing it. That's what happened to me. And it's not even a somewhat glamorous addiction. I'm addicted to cream. Not whipped cream - the cream that you put on your skin. A steroid cream. Probably the lamest form of drug you can be addicted to.
When I was around 5, I was diagnosed with eczema - a skin condition where you get dry, itchy red patches on your body. It appeared on my hands, arms, back and legs.
The doctor said eczema was genetic and that they didn't really know why people got it. I was told that it was incurable. I would have eczema for the rest of my life. So they prescribed steroid cream as the solution.
Oh yes, the cream worked - I'd put it on and the eczema would go away. But it would always come back. And when it did, I'd just put on more cream. But the eczema would come back. Cream. Eczema. Cream. More Eczema. More Cream. Etc. This cycle went on for 16 more lovely years until one month ago, when I decided to stop using all steroid creams.
What made me decide to do this? Well, a couple months ago I was reading The Art of Seeing by Aldous Huxley. Huxley used unconventional methods to heal his eyesight. There was a quote about eyeglasses that stuck in my head:
"Suppose that crippled eyes could be transformed into crippled legs. What a heart-rending parade we would witness on a busy street! Nearly every other person would go limping by. Many would be on crutches and some on wheel chairs." - Matthew Luckiesh
True. Lots of people wear glasses. Lots of people with eczema use steroid cream. But not a lot of people walk around on crutches and never fix their broken leg. And that's when it occurred to me: my skin was broken, and the cream was a crutch! Why should I keep using the crutch when I could just heal my skin for good?
As I typed "how to heal eczema" into Google, I realized that I'd never actually done my own research before. I'd put 100 percent of my faith into what the doctor told me, and took her word as truth. (I don't think she had any evil intent. I think she was just doing what she thought was right - without realizing the damage.) Now I am not a doctor, and I'm not saying not to trust doctors, I just wish I had done my own research earlier.
I found something called topical steroid addiction. This is what I know so far - the steroids suppress your adrenal glands and make them lazy. The adrenal gland is responsible for producing cortisol, your body's natural anti-inflammatory. But when you start using steroid creams (cortisol creams), the glands stop doing their job because the steroids are doing it for them! Your body starts relying on the cream, and when you stop using it, the adrenal gland realizes it hasn't made cortisol for years . . . so your body cries out for the cream. It's explained very well in this video.
I found hundreds of stories of people just like me, who were using steroid cream for a long time . . . but no one was ever cured by it. In fact, it only made the eczema get worse and worse. People would get prescribed stronger and stronger steroids, and when it didn't help, some people even started taking oral steroids. But as I read these stories of people quitting the cream, I felt quite hopeful. I saw pictures of people fully healed and never having to use a drop of cream again.
At the same time, the journey to get there looked absolutely terrifying. Red, peeling, burning faces. People taking time off work and school. Being bedridden for months. Going through withdrawal took most people around 6-12 months. Some, even years.
Even though it looked scary, I knew I couldn't go on using the cream. I wanted to be cured, not on crutches. So I quit the cream. I went into what's called topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). And yeah, it is freaking painful; it's a total shock to your body. For the first three weeks, my arms burned bright red. They felt hot to the touch. It got so itchy I just wanted to rip my skin off. It's so depressing waking up, feeling ugly and disgusting, and seeing dead skin everywhere. I started everyday feeling like a crusty mummy coming out of the tomb after a million years. I avoided mirrors and I didn't go farther than five minutes from my house for three weeks.
I did try and go to doctors again. I told them about topical steroid withdrawal and about the red skin syndrome that follows . . . and they wrote me another prescription for steroid cream and said see you later. One doctor even told me to try oral steroids. None of the doctors would really listen.
I kept looking to the internet for answers. Since sleep was almost impossible, I started using night time as research time.
I've been hunting down every source on TSW I could find. I joined Facebook groups with people going through the same thing. Turns out there is a lot of us. Many people have similar stories, and many have it way, way worse than me. Even little babies are going through it. YEAH. BABIES. It breaks my heart to see all these people suffering, especially because this pain is preventable with just a little bit of research and caution.
What I didn't realize for so long is that eczema is only the tip of the iceberg. It's just a symptom of a much larger underlying problem.
Eczema was my body's way of firing off a warning sign saying "Something's wrong! Help!" But I just kept covering up that sign with more and more cream, because that's what I was told to do. I was just treating the symptom without curing the cause.
As it turns out, there is a huge link between your skin health and gut health.
It didn't even cross my mind that I might have issues with my digestion. But it does explain why I fart so much. So as I started to swim deeper down the iceberg, I discovered that the problem with my skin had to do with basically everything, including soaps and detergents I used, stress levels, and how much I exercised, but especially what I was eating.
Throughout this whole thing - there has been one especially inspirational dude I found named Rob Stuart. He used to have eczema too, and actually cured himself through diet and lifestyle changes. He explains how a whole food, vegan diet is the best for the body, skin, and digestion. It's not too big a transition, since I've been mostly vegetarian for about a year.
I don't believe in going too extreme any one way or another, so I took changing my diet slowly. I cut down a lot on eating meat, but I was still eating lots of cheese, eggs, and ice cream. I love ice cream. I never thought that dairy could be bad for my skin. My boyfriend is lactose intolerant and a while ago, he suggested for me to try cutting dairy out, because he used to have skin issues too when he ate dairy. This was even before I discovered steroid withdrawal and my gut issues . . . but now it all links together.
So to fix my skin and my gut, I've cut all animal products out, and trying to stay away from processed foods and refined sugars. I'm experimenting with what foods set my skin off - so far I'm not sure about nuts, tomatoes, and grapes. There are also foods high in histamines, which make you itch. There's a lot of information out there, but to really find out, I think I'm just going to have to slowly experiment on myself.
Two years ago I was the worst cook in the world. (Once I put a whole broccoli in the microwave and covered it with soy sauce for dinner.) I used to be terrified of cooking with more than two ingredients. Now I am cooking for myself almost every day, even using more than two ingredients. For anyone who's going to change their diet, I would definitely recommend an app called cronometer. It helps you make sure you're getting enough calories, proteins, & vitamins.
Even though going through steroid withdrawal is so painful and annoying, I'm glad it's happening. It's made me wake up. It got me to do research and question things, rather than believing everything I'm told. The fact that I thought eczema was incurable and genetic made me think that steroid creams were my only option. I never knew that diet had a connection with skin health. In school and on the TV, all I heard was that milk is a good source of calcium, and that it isn't a meal without meat. That meat = protein. The only source of protein. The meat and dairy industries have worked hard to get those messages in my head from a young age. They don't want people knowing the health consequences.
I didn't care what I was putting in my body. I just ate whatever, and my skin ate whatever. I didn't read labels on soaps or shampoos, or think about what the steroid creams were actually doing inside my body. I didn't think that not getting enough exercise would have an impact on my skin either. Turns out, everything is connected. The body, the mind, the environment.
The way you think about a problem affects the way you will treat it, and your surroundings change what options you think are available. When you walk into a grocery store and 60 percent of the store is dedicated to animal products, you assume it must be OK. When you go into the body care aisle or whatever and see all these products with a million chemicals in them, you assume they should be fine. Because it doesn't look like there are other options. But there are, you just have to look a bit deeper to see them. With the help of my mom I started making my own lotions, so I know exactly what is in them and can see how my skin reacts directly after.
It's been a month now, and since paying attention to what I'm putting in my body (both food and products), my skin has already improved so much. It's not perfect, I'm still eating processed foods like pasta, noodles, and soy sauce - but like I said I'm just doing the best I can for now. Amazingly, I had a full night's sleep last night. I know I'm not fully healed yet and that this is just the beginning, but at least I finally feel more in control of what goes on in my body.
All I wish is that someone had told me sooner to do my own research, rather than putting 100 percent of my trust into someone else. To look deeper and work on treating the root cause, rather than covering up the symptoms. I hope that anyone reading this who's suffering from eczema or any other skin problems will dig deeper. I know there's a lot of contradictory information out there - but when you start asking the right questions, you will find the answers.
Good News, Disney World Fans - Harry Potter World Isn't the Only Place You Can Do Spells!
Casting spells isn't just for aspiring wizards at Harry Potter World. Disney World fans can get in on the magical action with the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game. The premise of the interactive attraction - exclusive to the park's Magic Kingdom - is that Merlin is recruiting apprentice sorcerers (aka you!) to battle Disney villains (led by Hades) and "thwart the forces of evil." The game is a scavenger hunt to stop Hades as he attempts to collect four shards of Merlin's crystal in order to reassemble it. After taking down each Disney villain, players face off with Hades himself.
Park goers can sign up for the game at the Firehouse at Main Street, USA. Each player receives one map and pack of five spell cards for the day. According to Disney World, missions last from 20 to 30 minutes, and Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is included in your theme park admission! Here are some more details about how to play.
Jourdan Dunn Spills on the Met Gala Look She Got From H&M
Jourdan Dunn's a supermodel and a red carpet regular, so it's not exactly a surprise that the seasoned pro could pull off anything in the spotlight, including an H&M gown at the Met Gala. While some celebs are all about the high-fashion labels, Jourdan paid homage to this year's Comme des Garcons theme with a custom H&M creation. The body-hugging look isn't just sexy, according to a press release from H&M, it also "[plays] with the theme of deconstructing and subverting traditional garments." You can see that clearly in the asymmetrical details, the ruching, and the manipulation of what might otherwise be a more classic top and skirt.
We caught up with Jourdan just ahead of the gala, so read on as she breaks down what she was hoping to accomplish with the gown and who she can't wait to see on the red carpet.
POPSUGAR: How did you approach this year's theme and what did you want your look to say?
Jourdan Dunn: I wanted to have fun with the theme. I wanted to re-create an authentic Comme des Garcons look. Celebrate her aesthetic.
PS: Whose look are you most excited to see at this year's Met Gala?
JD: Everyone! Rihanna is always so on point with her Met looks, I know she is going to do something incredible.
PS: What's the difference in getting dressed for this event vs. the other red carpet events on your calendar?
JD: There is no red carpet like this one. So much more goes into the process of creating the dress and putting together the entire look, from glam to hair to the dress. This is the biggest fashion event, so there is a different prep process.
PS: What's it like seeing Anna [Wintour] at the gala? Is there a part of you that's thinking about how she might review your look/tribute to the theme?
JD: Of course, she is the queen of fashion, so I always want her to have a positive critique.
PS: Lastly, we love your H&M look. What items from the brand do you find yourself shopping most?
JD: I love when they do designer collaborations. They make high fashion affordable. But they are also my go-to brand for staple pieces.
Keep reading to see the look from all angles, which which along with the rest of H&M's custom Met Gala looks will be auctioned to benefit Girl Up.
A Dad Built His Kids Toy Cars Inspired by 1 Unexpected Movie: Mad Max
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Posted by Ian Pfaff on Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Ian and Emily Pfaff were sifting through a pile of old baby toys and products when inspiration hit. After recently receiving a hand-me-down Cozy Coupe toy car from a friend, the creative couple decided to use the old toys - and a box of other old junk - to create steampunk cars inspired by the dystopian movie Mad Max for their two little ones.
In an interview with HuffPost, Ian explained, "The Road Warrior is one of my favorite movies and my mind was blown by Fury Road," adding, "I just love that aesthetic. I had a Little Tikes car and a box full of junk. I just connected the dots and made some baby Mad Max Mobiles."
Using the first Cozy Coupe he received, Ian created a car for his 2-year-old daughter, Junior, using an old breast pump and other junk. Meanwhile, Emily made Junior a matching ensemble and sippy cup to fit the part. Months later, Ian and Emily picked up another Cozy Coupe and tricked that one out for their 5-month-old son, Benji. For Benji's vehicle, they used parts from a broken printer and leaf blower.
Although Benji is too young to understand the hilarity of the situation, Junior seems to be quite pleased with her cool new toy. Ian said, "We've caught her kissing the skull on the steering wheel a couple of times."
Posted by Emily Pfaff on Wednesday, April 19, 2017
This Sweet Couple Had a Fixer-Upper Shoot to Celebrate Their New Home Together
We forget that couples portrait sessions aren't limited to engagements, weddings, and anniversaries, but are meant to celebrate all momentous occasions. So, when Elise and Ryan wanted to document their love and excitement before renovating their new home together, photographer Elizabeth Willis was completely open to the idea. "I imagined all of my HGTV Fixer Upper dreams coming true and the session did not disappoint!" she said.
Elizabeth met up with the couple on the same day they closed on the house to capture all the emotions. The photos feature the peeling wallpaper, outdated appliances, and all the work that's to be done, but most importantly, they show the beginning of Elise and Ryan's adventure as homeowners together.
See the sweet photos!
A Dad Built His Kids Toy Cars Inspired by 1 Unexpected Movie: Mad Max
Pfuriosa!!
Posted by Ian Pfaff on Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Ian and Emily Pfaff were sifting through a pile of old baby toys and products when inspiration hit. After recently receiving a hand-me-down Cozy Coupe toy car from a friend, the creative couple decided to use the old toys - and a box of other old junk - to create steampunk cars inspired by the dystopian movie Mad Max for their two little ones.
In an interview with HuffPost, Ian explained, "The Road Warrior is one of my favorite movies and my mind was blown by Fury Road," adding, "I just love that aesthetic. I had a Little Tikes car and a box full of junk. I just connected the dots and made some baby Mad Max Mobiles."
Using the first Cozy Coupe he received, Ian created a car for his 2-year-old daughter, Junior, using an old breast pump and other junk. Meanwhile, Emily made Junior a matching ensemble and sippy cup to fit the part. Months later, Ian and Emily picked up another Cozy Coupe and tricked that one out for their 5-month-old son, Benji. For Benji's vehicle, they used parts from a broken printer and leaf blower.
Although Benji is too young to understand the hilarity of the situation, Junior seems to be quite pleased with her cool new toy. Ian said, "We've caught her kissing the skull on the steering wheel a couple of times."
Posted by Emily Pfaff on Wednesday, April 19, 2017
You Can Tell Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas Are Seriously in Love by the Way They Dress
It's a sure sign that when couples dress start dressing alike they're serious about each other. The celebrity pair that comes to mind? Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas. The Games of Thrones star and musician were linked in November and since then have gone to weddings and even the Met Gala together.
Their couple style is going just as strong, too. Both stars have an affinity for basics like tees and jeans, but where they shine the most is outerwear. You can usually spot Sophie or Joe wearing a bomber or denim jacket - sometimes at the same time. The couple also sticks to reds, blues, and blacks, which proves their closets are way more similar than you would expect. Keep reading to see how Sophie and Joe have coordinated so far, because there will likely be more looks to come. Then check out all the times Zayn and Gigi Hadid matched.
My Mom Was Latina, My Dad Isn't - 10 Annoying Comments I'm Tired of Hearing
As a multiracial woman with a Peruvian-born mom and a white American dad, I can say life can be a little bit complicated. Growing up, it definitely wasn't the "cool" thing to be multiracial, especially in small-town Oregon where I spent my high school years, so I didn't really start to embrace the Peruvian part of my identity until I got to college. And while I have always taken pride in being Latina - it certainly has come with some built-in perks, like being fluent in Spanish by preschool - the whole thing comes with its fair share of eye-roll-worthy moments. Cue that time customers at my high-school waitressing job assumed I didn't speak English because of the way I looked.
If this story sounds familiar, chances are this roundup of other annoying comments and struggles will be too. Keep scrolling for the most frustrating moments I've faced.
Eyes Up Here! Kendall Jenner's Met Gala Makeup Also Deserves a Look
While everyone was talking about Kendall Jenner's sheer gown at the Met Gala (understandably), we were eyeing her head-turning lip color. The model showed off the limited-edition lipstick shade she created with Estée Lauder: Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Carnal.
According to makeup artist Mary Phillips, "Kendall had been thinking about her makeup for a week or so, but then last night an episode of the show aired and she got an amazing response from this red lip she was wearing - that's when she decided to do a bold, red lip using the shade she created with Estée Lauder." Dress, schmess; we want that lipstick.
The 1 Thing Happy Couples Do Every Day
My entire life, I've been surrounded by successful relationships. My parents are just as in love with one another as the day they met. My grandparents will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this month. My best friend has lived with her boyfriend in Sweden for years. So what do all of these very different unions have in common?
To get to the bottom of it, I asked many couples why they think their relationships work. Everyone listed off a few different reasons, but they all stated one fact that was the same: they talk to their significant others. I mean really talk to each other and hear what their partners have to say. So what do all content couples do every day? It's very simple.
Happy couples communicate with each other.
Constant communication seems so obvious, but it can easily slip through the cracks. In order to keep your relationship healthy and happy, there's three things you need to do to communicate successfully.
1. Express your needs and feelings.
There's no way for your partner to know what you want out of your relationship if you don't say so. Make sure to clearly express how you are feeling - whether that be happy or upset - so that you and your partner are on the same page. Your significant other is not a mind reader, so it's up to you. You may learn something new about each other.
2. Be totally honest.
The moment you start lying is the moment things go wrong. If you can't be honest with the person you love, who can you be honest with? Go beyond being open about the dynamic of your relationship; talk about a bad day at work or a friend who hurt your feelings. The more experiences you share, the closer you will become.
3. Don't just speak - make sure to listen.
There are two people in a relationship. Your partner should be communicating with you too. Be a good listener and make sure to take in everything your SO is saying. You are not perfect, so if you have to make some adjustments for your relationship work, be open-minded.
If you practice communication every day, you will see that your relationship will be stronger than ever. Sometimes it's hard to do, but the greatest challenges are always worth the end result. Here's to many more happy anniversaries with your significant other!
You Can Tell Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas Are Seriously in Love by the Way They Dress
It's a sure sign that when couples dress start dressing alike they're serious about each other. The celebrity pair that comes to mind? Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas. The Games of Thrones star and musician were linked in November and since then have gone to weddings and even the Met Gala together.
Their couple style is going just as strong, too. Both stars have an affinity for basics like tees and jeans, but where they shine the most is outerwear. You can usually spot Sophie or Joe wearing a bomber or denim jacket - sometimes at the same time. The couple also sticks to reds, blues, and blacks, which proves their closets are way more similar than you would expect. Keep reading to see how Sophie and Joe have coordinated so far, because there will likely be more looks to come. Then check out all the times Zayn and Gigi Hadid matched.
15 Millennial Pink Nail Polish Options to Consider This Spring
Gone are the days when pink was viewed as a cheesy color reserved for little girls. As it turns out, adult women are swooning over a very specific shade of the cheerful hue right now - "millennial pink" - and marketers have taken note. Think about the color of that bubblegum you popped for hours on end as a child and then add a dose of coral. That's the best way to describe this popular hue.
We're thrilled that the sophisticated peachy-blush tone has cropped up in the beauty world, especially in one of our favorite product categories: nail polish. According to Essie celebrity manicurist Michelle Saunders, it's no surprise millennial pink is hot right now.
"We first saw 'millennial pink' walk down the runway at the F/W 2016 Alexander Wang NYFW show," Saunders told POPSUGAR. "It was the first time the designer deviated from his go-to sandy matte beige nail. That's when I knew it was here to stay . . . and that Fiji by Essie would sell out that season."
Millennial pink is special because it complements a variety of complexions. "Our eye is naturally attracted to pink, because it's a color that feels modern and feminine," Saunders adds. "It's soft but powerful. Millennial pink is flattering on all skin tones, because it's a mix of red and white. Depending on the depth and tone of pink, the variation looks good on everyone."
With that said, get inspired to up your beauty game by putting the trend to the test with our favorite millennial pink nail polish finds. We promise your digits will look way prettier with this neutral in your manicure routine. Keep clicking to dive in.
The 8 Dramatic Stages of Telling My Latina Mom About My Tattoos
I had been wanting a tattoo of a heart on my wrist since I was a teenager, so on Feb. 14, 2015 (I didn't realize it was Valentine's Day), while I was away in college, I decided I was going to take the plunge. It cost me $20, and five minutes later I was officially "branded," as my mom would say, for the rest of my life.
My mom didn't see my tattoo until a month later when I was home for Spring break, but when she did, she practically fainted and then went in for the kill. The Dominican slayer in her came out instantly, because she was pissed - and I mean, pissed.
Eventually, she got over it, and when she spotted my second tattoo years later (a small elephant I got on a whim while on vacation in Thailand.), it wasn't as bad. Though she did call me a heathen - I'd like to point out, both of them are smaller than the size of a quarter.
If your mom is Latinx and you love getting inked, you probably relate to my struggle. There's a reason memes and videos of Latinx telling their moms about their tattoos are popular. If that's the case, keep scrolling for eight dramatic things that happen when you tell your mom you got a tattoo.
The 8 Dramatic Stages of Telling My Latina Mom About My Tattoos
I had been wanting a tattoo of a heart on my wrist since I was a teenager, so on Feb. 14, 2015 (I didn't realize it was Valentine's Day), while I was away in college, I decided I was going to take the plunge. It cost me $20, and five minutes later I was officially "branded," as my mom would say, for the rest of my life.
My mom didn't see my tattoo until a month later when I was home for Spring break, but when she did, she practically fainted and then went in for the kill. The Dominican slayer in her came out instantly, because she was pissed - and I mean, pissed.
Eventually, she got over it, and when she spotted my second tattoo years later (a small elephant I got on a whim while on vacation in Thailand.), it wasn't as bad. Though she did call me a heathen - I'd like to point out, both of them are smaller than the size of a quarter.
If your mom is Latinx and you love getting inked, you probably relate to my struggle. There's a reason memes and videos of Latinx telling their moms about their tattoos are popular. If that's the case, keep scrolling for eight dramatic things that happen when you tell your mom you got a tattoo.
Kim Kardashian Basically Just Confirmed Kendall Jenner's Romance With A$AP Rocky
All the attention was on Kendall Jenner at the Met Gala on Monday night thanks to her revealing naked dress, but she only had eyes for rumored boyfriend A$AP Rocky. Although the rapper walked the red carpet with Gwyneth Paltrow rather than the Pepsi fan, one of Kim Kardashian's Snapchats from the night gave her followers an intimate glimpse into their potential romance. A$AP can be seen holding onto Kendall's butt while she adjusts his tie, as Kylie Jenner dutifully captures a photo of the moment.
Earlier in the night the pair was seen hugging and laughing as they made their way into the exhibit and looked pretty cozy in the bathroom selfie Kylie shared on Instagram. Kendall and A$AP first sparked dating rumors in February 2016 when he attended one of her events for PacSun, with a source telling Us Weekly that their relationship "is the real deal." Although Kim's Snapchat is about as close as Kendall herself has come to confirming the rumors, they were also spotted out in Paris together. Sure seems like something is going on!
Zoë Kravitz's Dress Was Made From Real Roses, So That's Why You Can't Stop Staring
When Zoe Kravitz stopped to talk to Vogue's André Leon Talley on the Met Gala red carpet, she declared her Oscar de la Renta dress to be both "sexy" and "interesting." We certainly agree; the slip of skin at Zoë's shoulders is alluring, while her pink satin cape extends into a train. And there's a dark quality to this silhouette - the interior is contrasted in black to match the roses that line Zoë's sleeves and bodice.
But these are not just fake flowers - they're real. They've been treated and dyed and perfectly placed so that Zoë could truly own the most romantic look of the evening. Scroll to watch the actress gush over the design process, then take in an all-angles view of the masterpiece.
15 Millennial Pink Nail Polish Options to Consider This Spring
Gone are the days when pink was viewed as a cheesy color reserved for little girls. As it turns out, adult women are swooning over a very specific shade of the cheerful hue right now - "millennial pink" - and marketers have taken note. Think about the color of that bubblegum you popped for hours on end as a child and then add a dose of coral. That's the best way to describe this popular hue.
We're thrilled that the sophisticated peachy-blush tone has cropped up in the beauty world, especially in one of our favorite product categories: nail polish. According to Essie celebrity manicurist Michelle Saunders, it's no surprise millennial pink is hot right now.
"We first saw 'millennial pink' walk down the runway at the F/W 2016 Alexander Wang NYFW show," Saunders told POPSUGAR. "It was the first time the designer deviated from his go-to sandy matte beige nail. That's when I knew it was here to stay . . . and that Fiji by Essie would sell out that season."
Millennial pink is special because it complements a variety of complexions. "Our eye is naturally attracted to pink, because it's a color that feels modern and feminine," Saunders adds. "It's soft but powerful. Millennial pink is flattering on all skin tones, because it's a mix of red and white. Depending on the depth and tone of pink, the variation looks good on everyone."
With that said, get inspired to up your beauty game by putting the trend to the test with our favorite millennial pink nail polish finds. We promise your digits will look way prettier with this neutral in your manicure routine. Keep clicking to dive in.
Glitter Grout Is the Latest Decor Trend to Go Viral, and We LOVE It
All that glitters is . . . grout? If that phrase doesn't sound quite right to you, it will be soon. The latest decor trend to go bona fide viral on social media is glitter grout, a shimmering tiling grout that lends a bit of magic to any home project.
It's mind-blowingly simple - just glitter mixed with grout - but the effect is stunning. In a mere 24 hours, an enthusiastic Facebook post about the sparkling tile treatment garnered nearly 350,000 shares and 41,000 reactions:
The best part about glitter grout isn't that it lends a magical touch to every tile, though that certainly doesn't hurt; it's the price! You can pick up a glitter additive to sparkle up your own choice of grout for a mere $8, or shell out $24 for a pre-mixed version in the color of your choice from UK-based Staffordshire Silicones. Trust us, when you see these examples of what glitter grout looks like in real people's homes, you'll want to pick some up ASAP for your next bathroom or kitchen project.
Mom's Universal Message After Daughter Is "Almost Killed" by a Kitchen Knife
Moms are used to doing a million things with their kids in tow. From folding laundry while their baby plays on the bed to cooking dinner while toddlers sit underfoot, we manage and make do.
But one of those typical multitasking moments turned terrifying for Australian mom of two Bec Crombie, who blogged about how she "almost killed [her] daughter" that day:
It was like any other regular afternoon of ours, which includes me in the kitchen prepping dinner with Nylah playing with cups and pots at my feet. I had peeled and chopped the potatoes, placing them in the pot and the knife back on the board, when I took one step to the left to remove the husk from the corn. As quickly as I had briefly stepped away, Nylah had stood up and grabbed the board from the bench. Which resulted in a 20-cm knife falling and narrowly missing stabbing her in the face.
Thankfully, everyone was OK and Nylah "wasn't even left with a scratch." Still, it left Bec in tears, thinking about what could have happened. Up until that day, Bec wrote, her daughter had never tried to grab the bench. "It shocked me that she could even reach."
Instead of keeping the near accident a secret, however, she felt compelled to share her story and implore parents to remain especially vigilant in not just the bathtub, pools, and parking lots - where we know things can happen in the blink of an eye - but also in the kitchen.
"I've copped so much sh*t in the past for being a helicopter parent, or one that is overly cautious," she wrote. "Truth is, it can happen to you. They are labeled 'accidents' for a reason. They are purely accidental, freak occurrences. Children are determined, inquisitive, and lightning-speed escape artists. Children are so quick, and we can really never be too careful."
Mom's Universal Message After Daughter Is "Almost Killed" by a Kitchen Knife
Moms are used to doing a million things with their kids in tow. From folding laundry while their baby plays on the bed to cooking dinner while toddlers sit underfoot, we manage and make do.
But one of those typical multitasking moments turned terrifying for Australian mom of two Bec Crombie, who blogged about how she "almost killed [her] daughter" that day:
It was like any other regular afternoon of ours, which includes me in the kitchen prepping dinner with Nylah playing with cups and pots at my feet. I had peeled and chopped the potatoes, placing them in the pot and the knife back on the board, when I took one step to the left to remove the husk from the corn. As quickly as I had briefly stepped away, Nylah had stood up and grabbed the board from the bench. Which resulted in a 20-cm knife falling and narrowly missing stabbing her in the face.
Thankfully, everyone was OK and Nylah "wasn't even left with a scratch." Still, it left Bec in tears, thinking about what could have happened. Up until that day, Bec wrote, her daughter had never tried to grab the bench. "It shocked me that she could even reach."
Instead of keeping the near accident a secret, however, she felt compelled to share her story and implore parents to remain especially vigilant in not just the bathtub, pools, and parking lots - where we know things can happen in the blink of an eye - but also in the kitchen.
"I've copped so much sh*t in the past for being a helicopter parent, or one that is overly cautious," she wrote. "Truth is, it can happen to you. They are labeled 'accidents' for a reason. They are purely accidental, freak occurrences. Children are determined, inquisitive, and lightning-speed escape artists. Children are so quick, and we can really never be too careful."
The Most Flattering Swimsuits For Every Body Type
We've resolved to put an end to the fear and frustration that come with swimsuit shopping. From curvier frames to athletic body types, we're helping to make sense of the endless swimwear options and narrowing them down to the picks that were made to fit and flatter your frame. Want to know what you should be looking for? Read on to get the experts' dos and don'ts, find your perfect suit, and never hate swimsuit shopping again!
Be sure to check out our bikini-body workout plan, too!
For even easier shopping, click below for your needs.
I'm Hopelessly Addicted to Magnetic False Lashes (and Never Turning Back)
Guys, we need to have a talk about magnetic lash extensions. And by "a talk," I mean that I need to tell you how they're a f*cking godsend. I use them most times I wear makeup; basically, if you see me post a selfie anywhere, I'm probably wearing a pair of my magnetic falsies. I keep a pack of the lashes at my desk at work, I care for mine religiously at home, and I estimate that I've convinced at least 15 friends to buy their own pair. Considering the fact that many salons charge between $100 and $200 for lash extension treatments that only last a month, I feel obligated to share my experience with these reusable, easy-to-wear lash boosters. I've become something of a magnetic lash disciple.
Basically, if you see me post a selfie anywhere, I'm probably wearing a pair of my magnetic falsies.
When the producer of my weekly POPSUGAR Snapchat series, First Impression Friday, told me that I'd be trying magnetic eyelash extensions, I was nervous; I'd never even heard of magnetic lashes, let alone whether they were safe to use! But to make a long story short, the magnetic lash extensions from One Two Cosmetics ended up being my favorite product ever tested on First Impression Friday in over a year of shooting the Snap series - and I refused to part with them after we wrapped. I brought home the package of magnetic lashes and proceeded to wear them every single day for two weeks.
Like any self-respecting millennial, I took to social media to spread the word about the magnetic lashes, posting a blurb about them on my Instagram story. I received TONS of questions from friends and followers about the lashes, so I figured this review might be a good place to answer them! Read on for images of the lashes in action and answers to all the questions I've been asked since I began wearing the magnetic lash extensions.
Jason Momoa Shows Off His Muscles With an Equally Large Friend
We have been over this before: Jason Momoa is a very large, very sexy man. But we also could talk about that fact every single day for the rest of our lives. You too? Good. The Aquaman actor showed off his famous muscles when he stepped out with his personal trainer in Australia on Wednesday. Jason, who has been married to Lisa Bonet since 2007, proved that he could probably knock you over just by breathing when he flexed his muscles for photographers with the equally large Mada Abdelhamid. The two men then grabbed a bite to eat, where Jason, who made the table and chairs he was sitting at look like children's toys, appeared to joke around with a waitress. BRB, draining our bank accounts for a trip Down Under.
Karlie Kloss Recalls Exactly What She Was Wearing When She Was Cast in Her First Show
Karlie Kloss's cover shoot for InStyle's June issue is nothing short of fierce. It's no surprise she's depicted this way - wearing sparkling armor outfits and sky-high heels - Karlie Kloss is a badass, with a very important agenda. In the editorial, Karlie talks to Laura Brown about being a feminist and how she got her start on the runway. That's when she revealed a tiny little tidbit we couldn't help but acknowledge: Karlie literally bought heels at Target in order to launch her career.
"Honestly, I never owned a pair of heels until I became a model. I remember buying a pair of black high heels from Target in St. Louis because I had to practice learning how to walk in them . . . I had just turned 15 - now 18 is the minimum age to model - and started high school on a Monday, and by Friday I was on a plane to New York for a casting call. I thought, 'There's no way anyone is going to book me for New York Fashion Week, but it's good to go and see people.' I had my high heels from Target and a little black dress from Macy's that my mom bought me. It became my lucky little black dress that I continued to wear again and again. That was the outfit I was wearing when I walked into Calvin Klein in 2008 and got cast in the show that launched my career. I look back at photos, and I'm like, 'How and why did anybody book me?' I was a child! But I was a very tall child. I've always been kind of an old soul, I guess."
While Karlie obviously knows how to get around in very tall stilettos (just check out the below shoot for reference), it's no wonder she was never particularly inclined to ditch her flats - Karlie also happens to wear sneakers like a total boss on her off-duty days. Scroll to check out her feature in full, then pick up the June 2017 issue on Friday May 10.
The Ultimate List of the Best Bodyweight Leg Exercises
If you don't belong to a gym or can't make it to a class, your legs can still get insanely lean. Just incorporate these bodyweight exercises into your routine and you'll be shocked by how ripped your legs look.
1 of Obama's Top Aides Reveals a POTUS Story She's Never Told Before
As President Obama's former deputy chief of staff for operations, you better believe Alyssa Mastromonaco has some stories to tell. In her new memoir, Who Thought This Was a Good Idea: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House, she shares a moving, funny, and sometimes heart-wrenching look back at the years she spent in politics and by POTUS's side. (Click here to read an excerpt.) We caught up with Mastromonaco to find out what it was really like to be one of the youngest people - and one of the few women - to ever hold her position in the White House, discuss sexism's impact on politics, and get her to share her personal hopes for what's next for Barack and Michelle Obama. She even told us a pretty charming story about President Obama's meddling in her romantic life she's never told anyone - and that includes her husband.
POPSUGAR: It's pretty clear from your book that you have a deep admiration and respect for Obama. Is it fair to say working for him made you a better person? Better at your job?
Alyssa Mastromonaco: I would say that Barack Obama not only made me a better person but made me better at my job. He's one of the most intellectually curious people you'll ever meet and really brings that out in other people. When I first got to the White House, I was super anxious all the time about not knowing the answer to every question. And Obama was actually the person who let me be me. He was like, "Alyssa's not the person who wears the Ann Taylor suit. She's not the kind of person who always says the exact right thing." And I'm a bit of a wild animal. I brought a different perspective and I was a little bit more irreverent and casual.
PS: I teared up when I got to the end of the book and read the passage about him calling you after your beloved cat died. It was well after you'd resigned from your White House post.
AM: Just so you know, I had to reread that portion of my audiobook three or four times, because I cried every time. I, more than anybody, saw all the things that were on his plate every day. I felt other people maybe didn't realize how much a note meant that he wrote them or a phone call. But I saw his thought process behind the few moments of free time he had and how he used them. So, I knew that him taking the time to call me meant he really cared and really deeply understood how upset I was. That's what made it so meaningful.
PS: I love the anecdotes about Barack trying to set you up. It happened more than once, if I recall!
AM: There's a story I tell [in the book] about leaving Iowa, when he's telling me to email a guy that he said was into me. There was a thunderstorm, and we ended up having to drive from Ames, IA, all the way back to Chicago. So Gibbs [then Obama's senior adviser] and I were in the backseat of the PT Cruiser, and Obama kept turning around like, "Email him. Email him right now. He was not a bad-looking guy."
PS: So wait, you were driving Senator Barack Obama around in a PT cruiser?
AM: He was in a PT Cruiser. It was gray.
PS: What's the biggest way you saw the presidency and everything that comes with it - the responsibility, the celebrity - change Barack and Michelle?
AM: I think the external perception made them much more aware of making sure they stayed themselves. We win and it's super heady, and then a couple months later you are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, but the one thing that we all believed - and that the president believed - is that you can never really buy into your own hype. Because as much as the world loves you one minute, they can be way down on you the next. I think that you would say if you looked at both of them, they kept it pretty even-keeled throughout the eight years, and he expected the same of us.
Someone on the campaign came to me and said, "You better get in line, because the people in South Carolina are just going to think you're a real bitch."
PS: Do you keep in touch?
AM: Oh, yeah. I saw them both in Chicago [on Jan. 7], and I saw the president at Marvin Nicholson's wedding down in Florida [on Jan. 10].
PS: I know a lot of people are very excited to see what he and Michelle do next. What do you hope to see them do?
AM:There are so many kids in the world who have only grown up knowing that an African-American first family is a part of life. I think the next couple of years are going to be pretty hard to get through, so I hope that they're super visible and that FLOTUS keeps up all of her work with young women.
PS: You explicitly say part of your motivation in writing this book was to get more women interested in pursuing political careers. What in your own experience proved the need for that?
AM: I didn't have a ton of role models back in 1998. So, when I was looking to get in, it was really just looking up at all the men who were out there. When you're not seeing women - when you're breaking into anything - it's like, "Well, this is what the men do and how they act, so we're going to just emulate that behavior." I wanted young women to know that I was very lucky that I worked for people who literally let me be me. If I had ever been anyone other than me, I would have come off as a fake, a phony, a fraud, and never would have gotten where I ultimately ended up. You can be yourself and be in politics, and they should know that. That was kind of why I wanted to do it - because I didn't see any freaks in politics like me.
PS: Was there a particular moment you remember facing blatant sexism in the political world? How'd you handle it?
AM: There was a moment. It was the very beginning of the Obama campaign in January or February of 2007. I was asserting myself and someone on the campaign - who wasn't David Plouffe or Axelrod or anyone like that - but someone came to me and said, "You better get in line, because the people in South Carolina are just going to think you're a real b*tch." It was a man. I was just like, "Wow." I didn't say it, because I was so stunned, but in my head I was like, "Wow, and you're a real d*ck." That's the one moment I can really think of where I was like, "I don't think anybody would have said that to one of the guys." I wasn't even being aggressive. They were just wrong and I told them they were wrong.
I think that what you saw during those eight years, and in those last few weeks, was that the Obamas love people and they are going to miss them.
PS: I'm sure you have a fascinating perspective on how sexism impacted the 2016 election and Hillary Clinton- who you worked alongside when she was Secretary of State.
AM: I don't think that Donald Trump treated Hillary any differently than he treated Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio. He is a deeply disrespectful person who didn't have enough reverence for the office he was running for to act humane. I never like to oversubscribe to sexism. I'd love to say "Donald Trump is just sexist." And I do believe he's sexist, but I also believe that he also treats anyone who is his opponent in a very insane and disrespectful way. Saying "lock her up!" - which is insane - and calling him Lyin' Ted and him Little Marco . . . it's all really bad.
PS: What was it like from your perspective to witness the entire election cycle, this time from the outside in? Did you have FOMO?
AM: It was really hard. But the whole time, I think that we all thought that she was really going to win. So, you didn't feel that kind of FOMO like, "Oh my god, I should be there because I could make such a difference." I think we all kind of thought it was handled and then, when she didn't win, I did feel like, "Oh, god, now I really need to be an activist." I want to be out marching all the time. I want to wear "Feminist AF" t-shirts.
PS: How did the Obamas seem in January when you saw them? I know Michelle Obama has been pretty open about feeling a sense of relief about being able to step away from the White House.
AM: The times I saw them, they were pretty nostalgic. I'll tell you two things: if you look at the video of the farewell speech the president gave on Jan. 10 in Chicago, and you look at the very end, you can tell he's taking in the moment. The thing that I think is so depressing, fundamentally, about Donald Trump, is that he doesn't appreciate what's happening right now. He doesn't seem to think it's an honor. He doesn't seem to understand why we're actually super blessed to have the government we have. I also don't ever get the sense that he loves Americans. If you look at POTUS [Obama] - and I will always call him POTUS - I think that what you saw during those eight years, and in those last few weeks, was that they really love people and they are going to miss them. And that they deeply appreciate the opportunity they were given.
Most women will want to only give their opinion only when it's almost fact in their mind - whereas dudes will pontificate a lot more. And I will tell you, I've started pontificating a lot more.
PS:What's your advice for young women who might be interested in getting into politics, but are feeling deterred - whether it's because it's still a male-dominated field, or they just don't know where to start?
AM: Find someone who you really believe in - that can be at a state level. The one thing I can encourage women to do the most is to start at the state level. It is the biggest reason that the Democratic party is behind. Women generally have to start building the bench, and right now our bench is a little thin. If I were to ask you who you think will run in 2020, we're like, "I don't know. Maybe Elizabeth Warren? Maybe?" Because there aren't five or 10 people. I would encourage young women to find that person, give it your all, and leave it all on the field. The one thing I have found is that, if you are sitting at a table, most women will want to only give their opinion only when it's almost fact in their mind - whereas dudes will pontificate a lot more. And I will tell you, I've started pontificating a lot more, which is very satisfying. They should not be afraid to speak.
PS: What's a piece of advice, or something Obama said to you over the years, that really stuck with you
AM: Here's something nobody knows. When I had been dating my husband for a while, the president said to me, "When is he going to put a ring on it?" And I was like, "Oh, come on. We are so busy. We don't need to think about that." He said, "He needs to put a ring on it because you're worth it." And the thing is, I'm not even kidding you, it was about a week or two later that we got engaged. I've never told that story to my husband, either. It would be news to him. Also, what, are you going to go back to your boyfriend and say, "The president told you to put a ring on it"? The lamest thing ever.
I'm Hopelessly Addicted to Magnetic False Lashes (and Never Turning Back)
Guys, we need to have a talk about magnetic lash extensions. And by "a talk," I mean that I need to tell you how they're a f*cking godsend. I use them most times I wear makeup; basically, if you see me post a selfie anywhere, I'm probably wearing a pair of my magnetic falsies. I keep a pack of the lashes at my desk at work, I care for mine religiously at home, and I estimate that I've convinced at least 15 friends to buy their own pair. Considering the fact that many salons charge between $100 and $200 for lash extension treatments that only last a month, I feel obligated to share my experience with these reusable, easy-to-wear lash boosters. I've become something of a magnetic lash disciple.
Basically, if you see me post a selfie anywhere, I'm probably wearing a pair of my magnetic falsies.
When the producer of my weekly POPSUGAR Snapchat series, First Impression Friday, told me that I'd be trying magnetic eyelash extensions, I was nervous; I'd never even heard of magnetic lashes, let alone whether they were safe to use! But to make a long story short, the magnetic lash extensions from One Two Cosmetics ended up being my favorite product ever tested on First Impression Friday in over a year of shooting the Snap series - and I refused to part with them after we wrapped. I brought home the package of magnetic lashes and proceeded to wear them every single day for two weeks.
Like any self-respecting millennial, I took to social media to spread the word about the magnetic lashes, posting a blurb about them on my Instagram story. I received TONS of questions from friends and followers about the lashes, so I figured this review might be a good place to answer them! Read on for images of the lashes in action and answers to all the questions I've been asked since I began wearing the magnetic lash extensions.
Jason Momoa Shows Off His Muscles With an Equally Large Friend
We have been over this before: Jason Momoa is a very large, very sexy man. But we also could talk about that fact every single day for the rest of our lives. You too? Good. The Aquaman actor showed off his famous muscles when he stepped out with his personal trainer in Australia on Wednesday. Jason, who has been married to Lisa Bonet since 2007, proved that he could probably knock you over just by breathing when he flexed his muscles for photographers with the equally large Mada Abdelhamid. The two men then grabbed a bite to eat, where Jason, who made the table and chairs he was sitting at look like children's toys, appeared to joke around with a waitress. BRB, draining our bank accounts for a trip Down Under.
The Most Flattering Swimsuits For Every Body Type
We've resolved to put an end to the fear and frustration that come with swimsuit shopping. From curvier frames to athletic body types, we're helping to make sense of the endless swimwear options and narrowing them down to the picks that were made to fit and flatter your frame. Want to know what you should be looking for? Read on to get the experts' dos and don'ts, find your perfect suit, and never hate swimsuit shopping again!
Be sure to check out our bikini-body workout plan, too!
For even easier shopping, click below for your needs.
Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer Dish on Relationships and Winning Instagram
Not a lot of people can say they had the chance to interview Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer. Even fewer can say they got to do that alongside their own mother. I was joined by these three incredible women when POPSUGAR caught up with Goldie and Amy about their new movie, Snatched.
Amy joked about replacing Kate Hudson (they're "neck and neck"), while Goldie revealed her tips to putting together a "cool mom" Instagram presence (which she has clearly mastered). Goldie also opened up about how she and Kurt Russell keep things fresh: "Don't give up, and go have a date, and go have a blast and laugh together."
When Amy chimed in, relationships became a hilarious analogy for churning butter. Watch the full interview above to see how hysterical these two are whenever they get together. You can see more of Amy and Goldie's antics when Snatched hits theaters on May 12 (just in time for Mother's Day weekend)!
How a Deployed Dad Ensured His Girl's Father-Daughter Dance Was Still Magical
Before Gracee Nelson's father-daughter dance approached, her dedicated dad came up with a way to make this occasion as special as possible for his 5-year-old - even though he couldn't be there.
Christopher Nelson is a contractor for the Army and has been in Afghanistan since March. However, he still wanted his girl to feel like the "Belle of the ball" and refused to let his absence jeopardize her experience.
"We found out about the dance the very beginning of April," Gracee's mom, Lanya Nelson, told ABC News. "We live about 10 hours away from all family members, and I told her daddy wasn't going to be able to come. He wouldn't be home in time. This was her first time being away from my husband for such a long period of time. She was so devastated. She bawled her eyes out. She's such a daddy's girl."
Desperate to come up with a solution, Lanya came close to purchasing a $400 plane ticket so Gracee's uncle could escort her but the parents continued to brainstorm until they came up with a magical plan. "It was one of those moments you knew she was going to remember. I wanted it to be happy memory, not a sad memory," Lanya said. "The theme of the dance was 'Beauty and the Beast.' And I'm like, 'What if I contact the school and ask them if we can hire a character to take her?' They thought it was such a wonderful idea."
With this idea in mind, Gracee's parents arranged for a Beast character to surprise her for the event. "The Beast blew us away. He twirled her, he dipped her. He lifted her and was dancing with her," Lanya said. "She was literally the Belle of the ball. She was just beside herself - The fact that the Beast took her."
However, this Disney hero didn't completely replace the magical man in Gracee's life. For the next dance, Gracee noted that there's no one she'd rather have as her date than her daddy!
Karlie Kloss Recalls Exactly What She Was Wearing When She Was Cast in Her First Show
Karlie Kloss's cover shoot for InStyle's June issue is nothing short of fierce. It's no surprise she's depicted this way - wearing sparkling armor outfits and sky-high heels - Karlie Kloss is a badass, with a very important agenda. In the editorial, Karlie talks to Laura Brown about being a feminist and how she got her start on the runway. That's when she revealed a tiny little tidbit we couldn't help but acknowledge: Karlie literally bought heels at Target in order to launch her career.
"Honestly, I never owned a pair of heels until I became a model. I remember buying a pair of black high heels from Target in St. Louis because I had to practice learning how to walk in them . . . I had just turned 15 - now 18 is the minimum age to model - and started high school on a Monday, and by Friday I was on a plane to New York for a casting call. I thought, 'There's no way anyone is going to book me for New York Fashion Week, but it's good to go and see people.' I had my high heels from Target and a little black dress from Macy's that my mom bought me. It became my lucky little black dress that I continued to wear again and again. That was the outfit I was wearing when I walked into Calvin Klein in 2008 and got cast in the show that launched my career. I look back at photos, and I'm like, 'How and why did anybody book me?' I was a child! But I was a very tall child. I've always been kind of an old soul, I guess."
While Karlie obviously knows how to get around in very tall stilettos (just check out the below shoot for reference), it's no wonder she was never particularly inclined to ditch her flats - Karlie also happens to wear sneakers like a total boss on her off-duty days. Scroll to check out her feature in full, then pick up the June 2017 issue on Friday May 10.
Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer Dish on Relationships and Winning Instagram
Not a lot of people can say they had the chance to interview Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer. Even fewer can say they got to do that alongside their own mother. I was joined by these three incredible women when POPSUGAR caught up with Goldie and Amy about their new movie, Snatched.
Amy joked about replacing Kate Hudson (they're "neck and neck"), while Goldie revealed her tips to putting together a "cool mom" Instagram presence (which she has clearly mastered). Goldie also opened up about how she and Kurt Russell keep things fresh: "Don't give up, and go have a date, and go have a blast and laugh together."
When Amy chimed in, relationships became a hilarious analogy for churning butter. Watch the full interview above to see how hysterical these two are whenever they get together. You can see more of Amy and Goldie's antics when Snatched hits theaters on May 12 (just in time for Mother's Day weekend)!
One of the French Presidential Candidates Plagiarized Part of Her Speech
It looks like politics is starting to care less about plagiarizing and is instead fully embracing it. French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is being accused of plagiarizing a part of her speech from a former opponent.
Le Pen's speech, given at a rally on May 1, includes several similarities to a speech given by former candidate Francois Fillon on April 15. Both speeches include the use of two phrases - "three maritime borders" and "Italy, our sister" - and use a quote from former French prime minister Georges Clemenceau, reports CNN. You can watch a clip of the two speeches side by side ahead.
You don't have to speak French to get this. Marine Le Pen plagiarizes word for word (mot pour mot) her former opponent. via @tobiaschneider http://pic.twitter.com/52IXTCxp4B
- Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) May 1, 2017
However, supporters of Le Pen aren't outraged, and her staff jumped to her defense. Le Pen's campaign manager, David Rachline, said it was a way for her to reach Fillon supporters. "I do think this shout-out was much appreciated, even by Mr. Fillon's supporters," said Rachline to France's TV2.
It's unclear whether this will be any type of setback for Le Pen, who is currently trailing behind her opponent, Emmanuel Macron, by 20 points, according to a recent poll.
How a Deployed Dad Ensured His Girl's Father-Daughter Dance Was Still Magical
Before Gracee Nelson's father-daughter dance approached, her dedicated dad came up with a way to make this occasion as special as possible for his 5-year-old - even though he couldn't be there.
Christopher Nelson is a contractor for the Army and has been in Afghanistan since March. However, he still wanted his girl to feel like the "Belle of the ball" and refused to let his absence jeopardize her experience.
"We found out about the dance the very beginning of April," Gracee's mom, Lanya Nelson, told ABC News. "We live about 10 hours away from all family members, and I told her daddy wasn't going to be able to come. He wouldn't be home in time. This was her first time being away from my husband for such a long period of time. She was so devastated. She bawled her eyes out. She's such a daddy's girl."
Desperate to come up with a solution, Lanya came close to purchasing a $400 plane ticket so Gracee's uncle could escort her but the parents continued to brainstorm until they came up with a magical plan. "It was one of those moments you knew she was going to remember. I wanted it to be happy memory, not a sad memory," Lanya said. "The theme of the dance was 'Beauty and the Beast.' And I'm like, 'What if I contact the school and ask them if we can hire a character to take her?' They thought it was such a wonderful idea."
With this idea in mind, Gracee's parents arranged for a Beast character to surprise her for the event. "The Beast blew us away. He twirled her, he dipped her. He lifted her and was dancing with her," Lanya said. "She was literally the Belle of the ball. She was just beside herself - The fact that the Beast took her."
However, this Disney hero didn't completely replace the magical man in Gracee's life. For the next dance, Gracee noted that there's no one she'd rather have as her date than her daddy!
Loved The Fault in Our Stars? You're About to Be Obsessed With Everything, Everything
If you have a soft spot for movies like The Fault in Our Stars or Me Before You, Everything, Everything is going to be right up your alley. A new trailer for the adaptation of Nicola Yoon's bestselling novel gives us a glimpse of the Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg as Maddy, a teenager with a rare and severe case of allergies that prevents her from ever leaving the hermetically sealed rooms of her home. Maddy's immune system is no match for her heart, however, after she falls for the cute boy next door (Nick Robinson) and resolves to go outside and live her life like a normal girl, even if it means losing everything.
Vanessa Hudgens Is Already Wearing the Swimsuit Color of the Summer
As a self-described individualist and sartorial free spirit, Vanessa Hudgens doesn't blindly follow trends. With her latest beach shot, Vanessa reaffirmed her style knowledge, opting for a gathered one-piece in copper - the burnt orange shade that's gradually come to replace rose gold following its ubiquity. What's more, the texture also has an unmissable eye-catching sheen.
Vanessa's one-piece features a plunging neckline, side cutouts, and flattering ruching at the waist. She captioned her confident shot with, "I call it Malibooya." Ahead, shop similar copper selections before the swimwear trend really takes off.
Loved The Fault in Our Stars? You're About to Be Obsessed With Everything, Everything
If you have a soft spot for movies like The Fault in Our Stars or Me Before You, Everything, Everything is going to be right up your alley. A new trailer for the adaptation of Nicola Yoon's bestselling novel gives us a glimpse of the Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg as Maddy, a teenager with a rare and severe case of allergies that prevents her from ever leaving the hermetically sealed rooms of her home. Maddy's immune system is no match for her heart, however, after she falls for the cute boy next door (Nick Robinson) and resolves to go outside and live her life like a normal girl, even if it means losing everything.
Vanessa Hudgens Is Already Wearing the Swimsuit Color of the Summer
As a self-described individualist and sartorial free spirit, Vanessa Hudgens doesn't blindly follow trends. With her latest beach shot, Vanessa reaffirmed her style knowledge, opting for a gathered one-piece in copper - the burnt orange shade that's gradually come to replace rose gold following its ubiquity. What's more, the texture also has an unmissable eye-catching sheen.
Vanessa's one-piece features a plunging neckline, side cutouts, and flattering ruching at the waist. She captioned her confident shot with, "I call it Malibooya." Ahead, shop similar copper selections before the swimwear trend really takes off.
How I'm Getting Through Mother's Day After Losing My Mom and Grandma
On Easter Sunday, I had a hard time making it through the day. At 3 p.m., you could find me sitting on a bus on my way to get a milkshake because life got that hard, that quickly.
I walked down New York City streets in my Easter best - a crop top and high-rise joggers, trust me it worked - and my only thought was, "I see how she's missing in every part of today."
That feeling reminded me of what I would be up against come Mother's Day. It's an empty kind of feeling that somehow is heavy enough to weigh on you. It's the reminder that they would've, could've, should've done this, if only they were here. It's the kind of all-encompassing feeling that leads me to quiet moments and a bartering conversation with God that I know I'm not going to win.
"Just give me five more minutes to say 'Feliz Día de las Madres,' and tell them that I love them and that I'm doing all right."
There's a good chance that in this moment my mind cues up Kanye West's "Hey Mama" as background music as I proceed to sit there, head down, looking for acceptance because I'm out of moments when someone I call Mami will say gracias back because of a card I picked up at the store.
For a decade of my life, my grandma was on the receiving end of those cards and flowers. In one of her favorite batas, she would sit there, year after year, as a little girl who'd just lost her mom figured out how to not feel awkward on the one day that highlighted how different she felt.
I'm going on the third year of having to visit both of my moms at the cemetery if I want to give them flowers, and each year reminds me of moments I'll never get back.
So instead, I try to be brave in ways that both my mom and my grandma taught me. On Easter Sunday, I was brave and let a friend into my sad day, I'd decided I could take the bus alone or I could let someone sit next to me, if even metaphorically.
On Mother's Day, I publish essays on my website, Too Damn Young, that others who have lost their mom have written. It reminds me of my grandma's ability to bring people together around any one feeling or on any single day.
As a Latina, my grandma was as much of a mami to me as my own mom was, so, yeah, Mother's Day is definitely not the easiest day. I miss her singing old Ecuadorian classics in our living room, as she was surrounded by flowers, cards, and flan. I feel cheated out of the opportunity to see my nephews and baby cousins squirm uncomfortably as she hugged them a bit tighter.
A family changes after losing a matriarch, but for her I'm brave. For them, I at least give it my best try.
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