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.
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13 Jobs to Satisfy Your Wanderlust
If you have endless wanderlust, you can get the best of both worlds by getting a job that requires you to travel. Traveling for a living is a way to make money while doing what you love, so it's a win-win! Here are some career options that may be the perfect fit for you.
This Hack Will Make Your Cold-Weather Morning Commute So Much Easier
There's nothing worse about commuting to work in the Winter than running out your front door to discover a thick, impenetrable layer of ice blocking your view through the front windshield. It slows you down, makes you late, and starts your day off on an irritating note.
Luckily for us, Ken Weathers, a weatherman from Knoxville, TN, showed us an easy way to defrost our windshields quickly and without frustration. He revealed that a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water squirted onto your windshield will melt away the frosty layer. Ken goes on to explain that rubbing alcohol freezes at 128 degrees below freezing, so you can keep a bottle in your car all Winter long.
Watch the video above to see the time saver in action.
The Twitter Response to the FCC's Vote to Repeal Net Neutrality Is Anything but Neutral
For some Americans, the reaction to the FCC's Dec. 14 vote to repeal net neutrality was asking "what's next?" - but for others, the natural response was to crack jokes. So amid much of the chaos, frustration, and confusion about what the repeal vote actually means for us all, there were a few bright spots to laugh about despite the discouraging vote news. And since we likely won't feel the effects of the repeal for quite a while, there will be plenty more opportunity for Twitter users to roast the FCC over the next few months - so strap in, because it's sure to be a wild ride.
Read some of the best reactions to the vote, then make your voice heard to oppose the FCC's decision and put up a fight for net neutrality.
This Math Problem Will Make You Question Everything You Ever Knew About Algebra
Math isn't everyone's best skill - and even those who are good at it are questioning everything after trying this algebra problem.
The question originally went viral in Japan, after a study discovered that only 60 percent of 20-somethings could actually solve it. Are you already feeling frustrated and hopeless at trying to know what the answer is? Watch the video below, posted by YouTube user MindYourDecisions, a popular math puzzle channel. In it, Presh Talwalkar, the mastermind behind this question, will guide you to the right answer.
As you can see, not even a calculator can help you, as it will read the problem wrong and arrive at the answer of 9. To solve it correctly in a calculator, you need to write it out like this: 9-3/(1/3) + 1, which will lead you to 1 as the correct answer. The problem tests your knowledge of PEMDAS, the order of operations formula, which says you must get to the answer by following these steps in this order: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction. In this question, that means dividing 3 by the 1/3 first, which is the same as 3x3. That will then lead you to 9-9+1. From there, 9-9=0 + 1 = 1. Ta-da!
If you arrived at 3, 7, or 9 as your answer, you're not alone. Most people have forgotten how to use PEMDAS or interpret the fraction of 1/3 the wrong way. Still not feeling much of a challenge? Try this other math question that not even parents could solve.
11 Supersimple Ways to Make Your Home Smell So Fresh and So Clean
Have you ever come home from a long day of work, stepped through your door, and noticed that your home smells a little musty? Between lingering food smells from the kitchen, damp towels in the bathroom, and other day-to-day activities, there are lots of things that contribute to your home smelling a little less than fresh. It happens to the best of us, but luckily it's an easy fix! DIY air fresheners, houseplants aplenty, and some essential cleaning tips are some of our favorite ways to get a fresh home that smells amazing.
17 People Who Emoji Better Than You
Reason 3,937 we love emoji: they tell a story. Whether that's a story about what's wrong with your life or a story about how you danced your butt off last night, those little symbols capture so much significance.
But if you thought you were good at using emoji to tell your story, think again. Once you see these 17 examples of perfect emoji use, you'll realize your emoji game is pre-tty weak. It's OK though because you can just copy them.
The 5 Features That Make Upgrading to iPhone 8 Totally Worth It
Agonizing over whether or not to upgrade your iPhone has become a ritual of Fall. At first, it was all about timing your two-year contract period to end right at the moment the new one came out. Now that we've (generally) moved past that in phone plan land, however it's all about whether or not you think the newest features are worth shelling out for. As a result, scrolling through endless reviews with your Autumn-flavored latte in hand is just about as common as apple picking or being caught off guard by the sun setting far too early for you to catch any rays on your way home from work. So let's just cut to the chase: I've spent a whole lot of time with the iPhone 8 over the past few weeks, and I can absolutely, unequivocally say that it's totally worth it to make the switch.
My iPhone 6s has treated me well - we've spent a full two years together, after all - and while it's definitely on its last legs, the perfect case-and-screen-protector combo (found after years of intense trial and regrettable error) enabled me to skip last year's upgrade cycle. Full disclosure: I wasn't completely sold by the 7 and hadn't really been able to muster the enthusiasm needed to drag myself to the store to get a device that was eerily similar to the one that I had spent hours Candy Crushing on as I waited in line. But the 8, however. . . the 8 is worth that waiting and that line. Don't just take my (evidence free) word for it, though. Below, I've pulled together the five features that truly swayed me after getting the iPhone 8 into my hands - and, bonus, I promise you won't encounter any of that overly technical reviewspeak that tends to hijack even the most helpful of guides.
The Price
First, some real talk: anyone who says that they're totally OK with throwing down hundreds of dollars for something they don't actually love is probably lying. Second, with a starting price of $699, the iPhone 8 definitely still costs a lot - but it doesn't cross into that over-a-thousand-what-am-I-doing territory. The biggest selling point for me was being able to more effectively use the features that were introduced with iOS 11, like augmented reality (see below), but didn't quite run right on my older-model phone. In other words: you can get a whole hell of a lot more memory and a stronger processor with the 8, and it actually feels like an upgrade - so that makes the price tag worth it. And again, as much as we all desperately want the gorgeous beauty that is the X . . . the 8 feels like a different enough phone to make you feel pretty good about not spending all your savings in one fell swoop.
Augmented Reality
As I mentioned, as soon as iOS 11 rolled out, I was ON IT. But with my 6s, I wasn't able to get the sort of magic that I was expecting. With the 8, it actually makes AR feel natural and part of your everyday life - something I've never quite felt with VR. From games to home design to the most incredible photo and video editing that makes you feel like you're living in the future, the iPhone 8 has the processor that makes it feel like something that truly could be the future technology (at long last!) To get a sense of what I'm talking about, check out this rundown of my favorite apps and games that I dug into with my trusty iPhone 8.
Wireless Charging
I'll be honest: I was one of those people who figured that there was a good reason behind why wireless charging took so long to roll out and had kind of accepted that it was not an essential feature. Consider me schooled, though. Saying goodbye to annoyingly rooting behind my couch, beside my bed, and in drawers full of cords to find the right one that hadn't frayed and fit the current model - that has been one of the most cathartic things about the whole experience. Being able to calmly place my phone on a delightfully space-aged disc to bring it back to life has made me a much calmer person on a daily basis - and means that I'm not always fighting with my boyfriend for custody of the one Lightning cable in our living room. Bonus: being able to choose to charge things manually is great, too.
True Tone
I have no clue how it is that Apple was able to get this feature to be so damn perfect, but my eyes are eternally grateful for the fact that looking at my phone is now so much more pleasant. True Tone at first is somewhat disorienting - it looks totally different than what you're used to, and you keep wanting to change it back - but it means that I'm finally looking at a Retina screen with the level of brightness that it's supposed to have (and not just guessing based on some Yahoo! Answers response I read like four years ago). Reading has never been so pleasant on a mobile device - full stop.
The Camera
As someone who has always had relatively jittery hands, it's always been a bit of a challenge to get the perfect shot on the first try. As a result, I'm constantly having to go back and delete the 249 other versions of the photo that are slightly blurry before I'm able to isolate the perfect photo. No longer! The image stabilization definitely comes in handy (especially when I'm on the run, or want to take video) and let's be honest: every iPhone camera is successively better. The colors are brighter, the light is handled better, and frankly, I'm using a whole hell of a lot less memory. This is the one point on which I knew I'd be sold (I always am!), but it was still a pleasant surprise that I was as impressed with this latest camera upgrade as I was.
This Foam Makes Your Hair Holographic, So We'll Take 1 In Every Color, Please
FOMO is never a fun feeling, but Foamo on the other hand is something we want in every color. That's because it's the name of IGK's upcoming hair mousse. But this isn't your average styling paste - not by a long shot. Instead, Foamo is a whipped wonder that instantly turns your strands holographic.
In the video above, the cotton candy pink color is applied to a model, and, well, just look at how pretty it is! All you need to do for immediate hair tzjujing is slather a few pumps on a comb, then run it through your strands.
Image Source: IGK
The superthin metallic highlights look totally chic paired against a wide range of hair colors. And, Pantone-philes, there's even an Ultra Violet option. We love that color applied in sections on brunette hair, as seen on the model below. The peekaboo hue is a foolproof way to turn your everyday updo into a cool-girl style.
Image Source: IGK
These babies will drop in January, so be sure to start saving up now - if you're like us, you'll want to buy the whole rainbow.
Endless Gorgeous Celebrity Wedding Hair Ideas Every Bride Needs to See
It's peak wedding season, so we've looked back at the red carpet for some style inspiration. Whether you are a bride-to-be or bridesmaid, have a wedding to attend in the near future, or are just looking for a hairstyle with a little something special, you've come to the right place. Here are a plethora of gorgeous wedding coifs to spark your creativity.
Too Faced Founder Jerrod Blandino Says Ditch These 5 Bad Beauty Habits ASAP!
Jerrod Blandino is the founder of Too Faced Cosmetics.
I've been in the beauty industry for over 20 years, and I've seen it all. I love breaking "the rules" - you know, those ridiculous things people say like you can't wear a dark lip and a dark eye look together, or that you have to ditch shimmer shadows over a certain age, or the idea that your hair or eye color has to determine what makeup colors you wear. However, even a rule breaker like me has a few nonnegotiables. I love self-expression, putting your own spin on things, and all things modern, creative, and fabulous, but here are the rules you just can't ever break - because they'll hurt your health, age you, or just make you look bad.
Micellar-Water-Infused Hair Care Is Going to Be Everywhere in 2018
Micellar water is a wildly talked-about skincare category. Cliffs Notes: it's essentially a water-based makeup remover and face cleanser that requires no rinsing off. So it's optimal for those of us who are a bit lazy with our routines or just looking for a gentle product. Oh yeah, and it's a "French girl" beauty secret, since the French brand Bioderma put it on the map.
Now, the category has grown beyond skin cleansing to hair care. In 2018, we predict it will be a buzzy ingredient for hair. But is the micellar water you use on your hair similar to what goes on your face?
"From a gentle cleaning standpoint, they are similar," said Herbal Essences R&D Expert Rachel Zipperian (Herbal Essences has a micellar water shampoo line hitting stores in January). "Micelles are tiny cleaning ingredients that are designed to gently remove dirt and oil and easily rinse away in water. The main difference is how you use the products. You don't need to rinse micellar water products in skin care because the micelles are already activated in the product so they can effectively work on a cotton ball or wipe. In hair care, you do have to rinse micellar shampoo out when you're done lathering. The rinse water is needed to activate the micelles to carry the trapped dirt and oils from hair."
Hair pro Philip Berkovitz's Philip B. products have a Conditioning Water Spray. He breaks down the science of why the ingredient works for both skin and hair: "Much like micellar water for the skin - that are tiny spheres of oil suspended in water - for the hair, it is also the same principle. But it is more refined nanospheres of plant extracts." He noted that when micellar water is combined with glycerin, the formula can act as a natural humectant. This attracts moisture to the hair for a more rejuvenating effect. I often use his spray as I would a dry shampoo (from midlength to ends) to fix limp or second-day hair.
Though it is called water, it won't make your hair greasy. In fact, it should have the opposite effect. "Want to know the magic behind the micelles?" Zipperian questioned. "It can be tough to wash away oil because oil repels water. The tiny but powerful cleaning micelles work so well because they are essentially bipolar. One side of the micelle is attracted to oil, the other end is attracted to water. During use, the micelle is activated so it can trap the oil and suspend it in water that is then rinsed away."
Convinced and ready to start using micellar water on your hair? Keep reading to discover five unique haircare products that all contain it!
What Flamingo-Pink Eye Shadow Looks Like on Different Skin Tones
Hot pink is no longer a color to save for your lips and nails. This Summer, "flamingo pink" - as we've dubbed it - is going to be the shade you'll see on everyone's eyes. It's already popping up in tutorials from major YouTubers like Nikkitutorials and James Charles.
"As part of the blush bomb trend, neon pink has traveled from the cheeks to the eyes - think Lea Michele at the 2017 Grammys and Sophia Bush at the 2017 SAG Awards," said Kelli Bartlett, director of makeup artistry at GlamSquad. "The result is both electric and dreamy at the same time. We also saw the trend on the runway, so neon pink eyes are definitely having a moment."
When searching for your perfect shade, keep this in mind. "There is a wide range of pinks that can be worn on the eye, from neon pink to blushing berry," she said. "Pink shadow is especially complimentary on green and blue eyes. Darker skin tones should choose richer colors to ensure they pop."
Try Bartlett's picks: the shades Venetian Red and Love Letter from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette. She also recommends priming the eye before applying pink shadow to prevent the pigmented hue from staining the skin. For this, MAC Paint Pots are your best friend.
That said, there are rules for what to avoid. "The trend focuses on more vibrant pinks so stay away from anything too icy or precious, like baby pink," she explained. "Dialing up the drama with a rich pink hue is the way to go. Making sure the saturation is even and blended is the key to looking chic. For those who are nervous to rock the pink eye, focus on a wash of color on the brow bone to ease you into the trend. When in doubt, wear matching blush, eye, and lip color."
Keep reading to see how stunning flamingo pink looks on different skin tones!
1 Man Launched a Non-Gender-Specific Beauty Brand - and It's Not What You Think
Before you call B.S. ("beauty products were always made for everyone, dammit!"), hear Andrew Glass out. Glass previously ran the global business at EvolutionMan, a skincare line for guys, for five years before launching his own brand. His latest venture, dubbed Non Gender Specific (or NGS), is about to simplify and neutralize the beauty marketing world. Glass is entering the market with just one product - The Everything Serum ($65, available for preorder in January and ships late Spring) - and that's part of the mission.
"While running the global business at a men's skincare brand, I realized how segregated the industry had become, and it became my mission to change that. As a minimalist at heart, I was frustrated feeling like I needed 10 different products to 'get the job' done and make my skin look good," he told me via email. "That is when I started visualizing a brand that had no gender boundaries, and had products that covered a wide-range of skin concerns. Non Gender Specific is for all people and all gender identities - not just male or female (binary gender is a thing of the past). The beauty of NGS is that we believe in and encourage individuality. Who cares if someone identifies as male, female, or one of the other 71 known gender identities? Non Gender Specific is the brand for all humans. We're strategically launching one hero product at a time."
This hero product is a paraben-free serum that promises to give you brighter, smoother skin. It is made with natural ingredients, including antioxidant-rich grape seed oil, pore-reducing mushroom extract, and rejuvenating vitamin E. There is also soybean extract to nourish, antarctic seaweed extract to improve elasticity, lactic acid to help with hyperpigmentation, and good old caffeine to make you look and feel more awake. This lineup seems pretty rock star for those who favor mostly natural ingredients.
Here, I chatted with Glass more to get into WTF makes this a gender-neutral product - if that category even exists.
POPSUGAR: What makes this a nongender product? Aren't all products essentially nongender even if they don't spell it out?
Andrew Glass: That is a great question, and also showcases what makes Non Gender Specific different. Yes, technically anyone can purchase any product, but they don't. Why is that? The marketing behind a brand and its products are just as important as the product itself. The industry is segregated into male and female categories, 90 percent of which are female. This isn't because these products only work on male or female skin, it's the marketing used by the brand to reach a specific consumer. Not to mention, binary gender is a thing of the past. At NGS, we are boldly marketing ourselves to all gender identities, not just male or female. We want everyone to feel comfortable purchasing our product.
PS: Was there ever a time you wanted to buy a product but felt it was too female?
AG: As a male, there have definitely been times where I've felt uncomfortable in stores looking at products surrounded by advertisements of women using the product. I've even noticed other customers staring, wondering why a guy is looking at highlighters. I don't blame the customer, it's the industry and how brands advertise their products that creates a specific mindset for the consumer.
"The industry is segregated into male and female categories, 90 percent of which are female."
PS: Why do you think minimalism in beauty will be a bigger conversation next year?
AG: Visually, I think that minimalism appeals to a wider range of people and keeps things on "neutral" grounds. As far as minimizing the amount of products needed to get great looking skin, I don't know anybody who would say no to using one product instead of five or six! Additionally, people want to be less wasteful and do better for the environment, and buying less product means putting less in the trash! This new segment in beauty, Gender-Neutral, is essentially asking the consumer to erase what they've been told their entire life, and look at products without associating a gender to them. Non Gender Specific plans to blaze the trail in this new segment.
PS: How does this serum, essentially, do it all? What does it replace in someone's routine?
AG: The Everything Serum is specifically formulated to tackle all major skin concerns in one formula. It is your anti-wrinkle treatment, it is your brightening treatment, it is your pore-size reduction, it is your under-eye treatment, it is your dark spot/post-acne hyper-pigmentation treatment, and it's a great moisturizer! It takes each treatment category and puts it all in one bottle! As the name suggests, it is and will be your everything!
PS: What did you learn at EvolutionMan skin care that you will apply to launching this brand?
AG: At EvolutionMan, I learned the trials and tribulations of starting a brand from nothing, and how much hard work it takes to keep it going! You have to be completely self-reliant and be OK with being your own cheerleader in the beginning. I've also learned with passion and commitment, anything is possible!
PS: Where do you see NGS going? What plans do you have? What products will you take on next?
AG: I see Non Gender Specific blazing the trail in this new segment in beauty, paving the way for gender-neutral branding, and being a part in creating an industry that is inclusive of all genders. We also care deeply for the environment, and plan to use low environmental impact processes wherever possible. Our boxes are made from recycled materials, and our bottles are completely recyclable. We plan to strategically hit the market with retail partners that share our same beliefs: equality, innovation, and progression. We hope to have a very exciting retail announcement first quarter of 2018! For future innovations, we will be expanding The Everything line with two amazing formulas that I can't share too much about right now.

Tiny Wedding Tattoo Ideas Every Inked Bride Should Consider
If marriage is forever, then making a long-lasting commitment to your partner via a tattoo is one way to pay homage to your love. Sure, you can step outside of the typical bridal beauty look with an unexpected hairstyle or nail art, but an edgy tattoo makes more of a statement. What makes the tattoos ahead so special is the minimalism. A motif as simple as a tiny heart or script phrase can have meaning but is not distracting. Plus, you can strategically place your ink inside of your ring finger or on a not-often-exposed part of your shoulder.
Whether you choose to do something solo in ode to your love and big day, or team up with your partner on an engagement ink, there are many ways to interpret this. Keep reading to see gorgeous bridal tattoo ideas!
We Don't Mean to Be Dramatic, but Too Faced's White Peach Palette Is a Holiday Miracle
Oh, you thought that you were done buying peach-themed products from Too Faced? How cute! No, no, no, it appears that there's a whole new launch that you'll be scrambling to buy as soon as it hits US shelves, because it looks that freakin' good! Thanks to a special YouTube unboxing sneak peek from French beauty influencer Marie Lopez (aka EnjoyPhoenix), we now have our hopes set ridiculously high for a "White Peach" palette sometime in the near future.
Around the eight-minute mark in her unboxing video, Lopez shows off the palette, a white peach-shaped compact, and several other products received from Too Faced, so we're expecting an entire minicollection! The new palette seems to be a seasonal addition to the brand's crazy popular Peaches & Cream collection and features cool-toned shades that complement those in the "Just Peachy Velvet Matte" palette. Yes, please!
Watch the unboxing above, then keep your eyes peeled on our site for any updates on the launch. We're feeling ready to give our entire beauty stash a peachy makeover, aren't you?
Palette Packaging
Inside the Palette
These Sparkly Beauty 'Grams Prove 2017 Was the Year of Kirakira
It seems no feed can escape Kirakira+, the Japanese app that enhances everything to look extra sparkly. It first launched in 2015, but only started taking over Instagram in the Fall thanks to its popularity during the Spring 2018 runway shows in September.
One of the earliest adopters we saw was makeup legend Pat McGrath, whose glittery collection of makeup was perfect for the filters. Other celebrity makeup artists, like Patrick Ta and Mario Dedivanovic, have also been known to utilize the app to enhance their already-gorgeous creations. Nail artists and beauty bloggers have joined in, too, so it's one "extra" shimmering party over on Instagram.
Ahead, find some of 2017's best Kirakira beauty moments to inspire your holiday looks. If you haven't already downloaded the app, what are you waiting for?
Why Snapchat Filters Are More Problematic Than Pretty
If I nailed a perfect cat eye, I couldn't resist photographing it for Instagram. The sun couldn't shine without me flipping on my front cam to test out the lighting, and I wouldn't dare take a bite of my Sunday brunch before documenting it first. To say I was an avid selfie taker was an understatement. But when I landed my first full-time job, my dedication to snapping these pictures diminished.
Waking up every morning for work with only a few minutes to get ready left no time to find my light and snap 50 photos from my best angle. Thus, my interest in Instagram and selfies began to dwindle. It was then that I decided to make a Snapchat account.
Joining Snapchat sparked my love for social media all over again. It was there I flaunted my most authentic self. I was comfortable recording my makeup-free trip to the grocery store or happy hour with my girls without the pressure for overly filtered faces or the fear of not getting any "likes." I posted what I wanted, not caring who was watching or what I looked like. The platform felt refreshingly real.
Not too long ago, Snapchat released a variety of facial-distorting filters that further solidified my love for the app. I would spend minutes hysterically cracking up at the sight of my face transformed into a frightening bunny - and don't even get me started on the sight of rainbow vomit when I opened my mouth. However, some filters were a little more troubling.
I have nothing against the use of Snapchat faces, but certain filters are more like instant retouchers instead of playful add-ons, becoming similar to the Facetune and Photoshop filters I personally despise. Makeup artists use apps like these to enhance their features in ways a standard camera probably wouldn't capture. However, they have gone from artistry-emphasizing tools to essentials for many everyday women, who blur out their faces until they no longer look real.
One filter in particular, which I refer to as the "catfish filter," instantly alters your entire face to create a more flawless version of you. At the press of a button, my rounded cheeks and nose are suddenly contoured and chiseled. Every pimple and imperfection vanishes - and I am no longer me. Instead, I'm transformed into a thinner, more refined version of myself . . . the more "socially desirable" me.
A variety of filters also exaggerate select facial features. Certain Snapchat enhancements can widen your nose, enlarge your lips, and even fabricate a double chin. As I hold my phone to my face, I wonder what someone who is actually self-conscious of his or her nose, lips, and weight feel seeing these features being altered.
Filters can be fun. But like any perfect photo on Instagram or on Snapchat, they are not reality. Celebrities and social media personalities like Lena Dunham and Kerry Washington have recently spoken out against retouching and photoshopping, and more women are making the choice to take a natural approach to beauty. But it seems like the more society vocalizes loving the skin you are in, the farther away from it we become. When I sign onto my social media profile, it's impossible to escape the overly contoured, "Botox Instagram faces" we are trying to move away from.
I always find myself thinking about the people using the catfish filter who would prefer to look like their retouched self. Or those who would think twice before showing off their filter-free face because it just doesn't look as good as it would enhanced. We all have insecurities, and many of us would change them if we could. But because we are constantly fed dosages of unrealistic perfection, our insecurities consume us. Instead of celebrating the traits that make us unique, we are constantly given new ways to hide them . . . and now one of those ways is through filters.
It is important to remember that while certain enhancements might give you a boost of confidence in a three-second story, you don't need them to be beautiful. Makeup and contouring are forms of artistry that can enhance what you naturally have and serve as a form of self-expression. Instagram, Snapchat, and their filters are another way to tell your story. But don't use them as a crutch that prevents you from being proud of what you see when the filters go off. Instead, celebrate who you are - made up or stripped down. You might be surprised at the way the "real" you will be received.
While I will find it hard to not excitedly transform my face into an alien-like creature or into an animated puppy at the press of a button, I will always remember my reason for joining Snapchat in the first place: to be the most raw, authentic (filter-free) version of me.
10 Beauty Commandments to Follow Before You Turn 25
Ah, to be a millennial! If you're of this class, you're probably already an overachieving social media star and winning at life, so it makes sense that you'd also have an A+ beauty regime. Thus, as I reach the end of my late 20s, I am looking back at my grooming hits and misses of the last decade. Here's what I learned and what I wish I'd known . . .
The 1 Foundation That Covered My Hives After an Allergic Reaction
A few weeks ago, I had an allergic reaction to a medication and woke up covered in hives from head to toe. I was completely freaked out that my usually clear skin had been taken over by large, red, splotchy bumps. I cried on the phone to my mom, sulked, and hid from the world.
When I realized I could no longer be a hermit (I'm a busy woman!), I panicked. I didn't want anyone, even my roommate, to see me like this. Eventually, I knew I had to stop being dramatic and accept my fate: I had to go out into public. In an effort to look less like a leper, I turned to Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation ($40), which promised to cover hyperpigmentation and redness, and prayed that it would cover my rash.
I grabbed my trusted Beautyblender ($20) and started dotting the liquid on my face, trying not to cry. To my surprise, it completely covered the hundreds of hives that had conquered my complexion. Although I still had a skin texture I can only describe as lumpy, I felt so much better. I thanked the makeup gods (and Huda Kattan) that this had worked, put on a hoodie, and went out in public for the first time in days.
Since then, my hives have thankfully gone away and I am no longer sick. However, my devotion to Huda's foundation is still going strong. The formula is silky-smooth, packed with pigment, and doesn't fade throughout the day. If it can cover hives, it can definitely handle my ordinary breakouts. I recently wore it for a photo shoot, and my skin looks incredible in the photos.
While I hope I never have hives again, at least I now know what product I can turn to in a skin emergency.
15 Ash-Blond Hair Ideas That Will Give Your Winter Look an Icy Edge
Rather than having to make your Instagram cooler every time (and we mean literally cooler), dye your hair ash blond. The blue-toned blond is edgy, and it definitely works for Winter with pale skin, lots of of mascara, and a grunge lip.
While this double of bleaching often entails double processing and a lot of maintenance, it's worth it if you want statement-making hair. Just ask your colorist to use a product like Olaplex to keep your strands healthy.
Keep reading to see how women on Instagram are showing off the It dye fad.
Literally Everything You Could Ever Want to Know About Double Process Hair Dye
Save for one balayage two years ago, I am a hair-dye virgin. For the past few years, I've lusted after denim hair. I'm talking full on Britney & Justin 2001 VMAs hair that matches the denim-on-denim I'm prone to wearing. But there was one glaring issue that kept me from swan-diving into a vat of blue dye.
I'm a brunette, and to lighten my hair would mean that I'd have to undergo the dreaded "double process" and bleach my entire head. Quite a few times, I'd pick up my phone to book a dye job, only to back out when the salon's receptionist asked me what process I wanted. Single? Double? I only know how to answer that question in regard to ordering an espresso.
So that's how I ended up actually sitting down to Google "What Is Double Process?" Alone at my kitchen table, illuminated only by the light of my MacBook Air (and the Fenty Beauty highlighter I tried at work), I shame-searched my questions away. I read everything I could about the process - and I was still confused.
My main qualm was that, while there are plenty of informative pieces on hair-dye techniques, many of the stories only show the "after photos." I am the type of person who won't go to dinner without obsessively Yelping the restaurant. I need the down-and-dirty, no-holds-barred explanation of a process - not just cute, curated Instagram pictures of a blowout.
I'd pick up my phone to book a dye job, only to back out when the salon's receptionist asked me what process I wanted. Single? Double? I only know how to answer that question in regard to ordering an espresso.
So with POPSUGAR's blessing, I booked a photographer, and a session at Seagull Salon with Jeanise Aviles in hopes of basically writing the post that I wanted to read before undergoing the process myself. With her electric green hair (and matching eyebrows!), Jeanse is known and loved throughout New York due to her ability to turn her clients into living, breathing rays of rainbow-haired sunshine. Indeed, her vibrant Instagram feed is honestly better at cheering me up than a thousand cute dog pictures.
I came in to what was supposed to be a five-hour appointment with chestnut-brown hair and left eight hours later with '80s-acid wash coloring all over my head. Ahead, here's everything I learned about the process, because knowledge is power, y'all!
Mariah Carey Returns to the New Year's Eve Stage For "Take 2"
Mariah Carey, queen of the holidays, returned to the stage for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest in NYC on New Year's Eve. Following last year's awkward performance, the singer announced this year's return on Instagram, writing, "Take 2." The big moment came on Sunday night, when she stepped into the spotlight to sing some of her biggest hits. After showing off her vocals with "Vision of Love," she spoke to the crowd and wondered aloud about the whereabouts of the hot tea she'd been promised, saying, "They told me there would be tea . . . we'll just have to rough it." Cue the opening notes of "Hero," which she went on to perform. What an icon.
35 Songs to Turn ALL the Way Up to This New Year's Eve
In spite of all the terrible things that happened, 2017 was filled with some pretty solid music. From the waterfall of Summer jams to all those sexy songs that had your hips moving, it seems the plenitude of bops was actually one of the bright spots of the last 12 months. And what better way to bid farewell to this garbage year than to remember some of the best pop songs it had to offer? This New Year's Eve, turn the volume all the way up, put your worries to bed, and dance. We even made a Spotify playlist for you. (You're welcome.)
You Have Less Than a Month to Watch All 6 Seasons of Lost Before It Leaves Netflix
We were so busy obsessing over all of the new titles hitting Netflix in January that we almost forgot to pour one out for the many, many movies and TV shows that are bidding the streaming giant adieu. In exchange for Love Actually, Bring It On, and The Godfather, it looks like Netflix is giving up the Saw franchise, Pulp Fiction, and all six seasons of Lost. Check out the rest of the titles you need to watch ASAP below!
Jan. 1
Chicago
Daddy Day Care
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Dressed to Kill
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Forrest Gump
Four Brothers
Free Willy
Grease
Gremlins
I Am Sam
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The Fifteenth Year
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The Fourteenth Year
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The Seventeenth Year
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The Sixteenth Year
License to Drive
Made of Honor
Mean Girls
Miss Congeniality
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
Mona Lisa Smile
Police Academy
Pulp Fiction
Requiem for a Dream
Saw
Saw II
Saw III
Saw IV
Saw V
Saw VI
Saw: The Final Chapter
Someone Like You
The Addams Family
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
The Man With One Red Shoe
The Manhattan Project
The Mighty Ducks
The Parent Trap
The Secret Garden
The Switch
Three Coins in the Fountain
White Chicks
Young Mr. Lincoln
Jan. 3
VHS
Jan. 4
Lost, seasons 1 to 6
Jan. 5
Fantasia
Fantasia 2000
The Host
Jan. 15
Sirens, seasons 1, 2
Jan. 30
Futurama, seasons 7 to 10
7 Books That Are About to Become Your New Favorite TV Shows in 2018
Hear that? It's the sound of a rough year mercifully winding down, and while we can't exactly look forward to positive events IRL, thankfully, the land of make-believe is providing us with some much-needed respite in the form of movies and TV. Books, long the safe place for your brain, are also inspiring some of next year's most exciting movies and TV shows. This year's book-to-TV adaptations included Big Little Lies, 13 Reasons Why, and The Handmaid's Tale, so 2018 has some big shoes to fill. Looking at this list, you'll be pretty confident that these series are up to the task.
Have You Ever Noticed This 1 Song Plays in Every Season of Black Mirror?
"You can blame me, try to shame me, and still I'll care for you . . ."
If you're a Black Mirror fan, there's a chance the above lyrics have been burned into your memory, whether you realize it or not. In each season of Charlie Brooker's dystopian anthology series, Irma Thomas's "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)" plays in one of the episodes. Most recently, the haunting, romantic ballad is a major part of the season four episode "Crocodile." It's also appeared in season one's "Fifteen Million Merits," season two's "White Christmas," and season three's "Men Against Fire." So, what's the deal with that song?
According to Brooker, it all started with a creative choice in season one, when Jessica Brown Findlay's Abi belts out the song during a reality competition show, "Hot Shot." It's her one chance to escape a life of endless physical drudgery, and the heartbreaking nature of the scene is greatly enhanced by her song choice.
"It was originally selected for ["Fifteen Million Merits"] because it was, it has the sound of a timeless haunting classic, yet wouldn't be familiar to most viewers," Brooker explained to The Wrap. "The idea was to have the character of Abi sing a song of earnest beauty."
The song pops up for the second time when Beth (Janet Montgomery) selects it as her karaoke bar song in the bleak season two episode "White Christmas," and again in season three's "Men Against Fire" when a character sings it while holding someone else at gunpoint.
Annabel Jones, Brooker's coshowrunner, revealed that the motivation behind bringing it back each season was because Brooker "liked the idea of nesting all the episodes together in an artistic universe of sorts."
"Oh, I think you know it is just - it's an Easter egg," Jones told The Wrap. "I think it's something we just love and find very emotive. And it's something that's really worked for us as a motif. And so if we can bring it back in and it adds to the overall sense of the universe or connection between some of the things that we're talking about, then that's great. But it is a lovely piece of music."
It might be lovely, but the song definitely adds an extracreepy vibe to season four's "Crocodile," as it plays over and over again while the episode's unhinged protagonist spirals out of control. Just another day in the life of Black Mirror, right? If your memory needs a refresher, listen to the original version of "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)" below.
Get to Know More About Margot Robbie, Hollywood's Most Buzzed-About Leading Lady
Although Margot Robbie might have started off as the costar to actors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Smith, the Australian actress has become a leading lady in her own right. After bursting onto the acting scene in films like About Time and The Wolf of Wall Street, the gorgeous actress has been buzzed about a lot for both her high-profile role as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad and her personal life - and she's garnering even more attention thanks to the handful of award nominations she's received after playing figure skater Tonya Harding in I, Tonya. Here's your chance to get to know the star as she completely takes over Hollywood (and you fall madly in love with her).
8 YA Books Becoming Movies in 2018
Of all the books becoming movies in 2018, there are a number of titles of the YA variety. Yes, young adult books are still hot, as are their adaptations, and this year promises a spate of not just postapocalyptic society tales but also a coming-of-age story about coming out and a classic novel from your childhood that's getting the epic Disney treatment.
Still Looking For an Adequate Seinfeld Replacement? Here Are 5 Options
Unless you've completely missed the pop culture memo, you've likely heard of (or avidly watched) Seinfeld. The classic sitcom about nothing has been off of the air for 19 years, but for those who diligently watched Elaine, Kramer, Jerry, and George live their New York lives (without soup but with muffin tops), there's a void that no amount of rewatching will fill.
The good news is that there's a lot of great television out there right now, and we've tracked down six currently running shows that have elements of Seinfeld that will leave you laughing, make you think, and yada yada yada, all the same.
20 Expert-Level Cameos to Spot in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
When it comes to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, there is so much to discuss. Naturally, there are very serious aspects of the film to unpack. Are Kylo and Rey destined to fall in love? And how will the franchise wrap up General Leia Organa's storyline in Episode IX? And what's the real deal with Rey's parents?! But for every serious takeaway, there's something equally fun to talk about, too. Like, for instance, that shirtless Kylo Ren scene, or the precious Porgs who appear early on. But nothing is more fun than counting the seemingly endless parade of cameos that seems to march along, without reprieve, throughout the entirety of the film. Let's go over some of the most notable (and delightful) bit parts from The Last Jedi!
23 Books Becoming Movies in 2018
2018 is the release year for a lot of book-to-movie adaptations, and there are a ton of novels we loved that will make it onto the big screen. Highly anticipated films include Where'd You Go, Bernadette, A Wrinkle in Time, and, of course, Fifty Shades Freed! Until these are out, check out what books are getting adapted in 2017. For now, you have plenty of time to read the following books before they're big movies!
Does James Corden Have a Cameo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi? A Lucasfilm Exec Has the Answer
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi was filled with celebrity cameos from Justin Theroux to Carrie Fisher's adorable French Bulldog, Gary, but there's one potential cameo that has the internet totally confused: James Corden. After seeing the film, fans immediately took to Twitter wondering if that screaming X-wing pilot was actually Corden. The pilot in question only appears on screen for a few quick seconds before sadly being blown up.
Although we'd love to see the late-night host in the movie, a creative executive at Lucasfilm has weighed in on the suspected appearance, and it appears that Corden was not in the movie, but someone who looks very similar to him was. Pablo Hidalgo responded to the Twitter suspicions, writing, "Sounds like they're confusing Mr. Corden with the pilot played by Jamie Christopher." Jamie Christopher is named as the first assistant director of the film, so that definitely makes sense.
Sounds like they're confusing Mr. Corden with the pilot played by Jamie Christopher.
⚡️ "Does James Corden have a cameo in 'The Last Jedi'?" by @PopCrushhttps://t.co/Q4Cu254Fi0- Pablo Hidalgo (@pablohidalgo) December 16, 2017
There's no evidence of a cameo on Corden's IMDb page, yet Christopher's does credit his role as X-Wing Pilot Tubbs. (If we were Corden, we'd totally go along with the suspected appearance.) Check out the fan tweets below, and if you haven't seen The Last Jedi yet, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for a Corden look-alike.
i am 99% sure James Corden was a cameo in star wars though
- beep beep (@dannyjpg) December 14, 2017
Best kept secret in #LastJedi ? James Corden from the @latelateshow flies and dies in an X-Wing. Please, @JKCorden , confirm or deny. Thanks in advance, kind sir.#LukeDeservedBetter #SoDidHamill
- You Serious, Clark? (@RichardBluetwig) December 15, 2017
WAIT I JUST REMEMBERED WAS JAMES CORDEN IN STAR WARS OR AM I TRIPOING BALLS
- 𖤐 ia (@holyackIes) December 16, 2017
@JKCorden, It may only have been a flash, but I knew it was you mate. #thelastjedi #STARWARS
- Matthew Koyak 🇺🇸 (@mattkoyak) December 18, 2017
So either there is a random X Wing fighter guy in the new Star Wars that looks exactly like James @JKCorden or he made a 2 second cameo...
- Mackenzie Tolk Music (@MackenzieTolk) December 16, 2017
The New Trailer For FX's The Assassination of Gianni Versace Is Absolutely Chilling
A new trailer for American Crime Story's second season, The Assassination of Gianni Versace, is here. In addition to getting a solid glimpse of Edgar Ramirez and Penelope Cruz as iconic brother-sister designer duo Gianni and Donatella Versace in the first clip FX has shared (below), we now have a much more gruesome look into the life of Gianni's eventual killer, Andrew Cunanan (Glee's Darren Criss). Along with some exciting new footage from the upcoming season, the clip also dives into why the drama's producers chose this crime in particular, and how it could have been avoided. Check it out before season two premieres on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
98 Romance Movies You Can Netflix in January (Spoiler: You'll Want to Cancel All Your Plans)
Netflix is kicking off 2018 with an impressive lineup, especially in the romance category. Expect favorites like Love Actually, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and more to keep you from leaving your couch all month. See every romantic flick you won't want to miss ahead!
- Additional reporting by Tara Block
The Best Romantic Comedies of 2017
We've been in a strange time for romantic comedies - though not as prevalent as they were a decade or two ago, there are still diamonds in the rough to be found. That's certainly true for this year's films, and the movies we can call best in show all have heart, sweet romance, and a healthy does of unconventionality. There are varying levels of critical approval, but for us, it all comes down to the films that make you feel, that entertain, and that have you rooting for two humans you just know need to be together.
You Won't Believe the Insane Real Story Behind Molly's Game
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A movie about a 26-year-old woman running a high-stakes poker ring that leaves high-powered men vying for a seat at her table? And it's true? Yes, please.
I, personally, have been dying to see Molly's Game, the real-life story of Molly Bloom's rise to power in the gambling world, since I saw its first previews. The screenplay is based on Bloom's memoir, Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys' Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker, and stars Jessica Chastain.
Exactly how did Bloom go from pouring drinks and smiling politely at someone else's poker game at the Viper Room in Hollywood to running her own show in New York City? It was quite the journey. Here's the true story.
Molly's Background
The Loveland, CO, native started out life as a skier with Olympic dreams and the talent and family ties to back it up.
"The motivations I had for being successful were somewhat dysfunctional," she said in a recent interview with Fortune.
One of Bloom's brothers is a two-time Olympian who was drafted by the NFL and went on to be named one of the 30 most influential people in technology under the age of 30 by Forbes in 2011. The other is a Harvard Medical School graduate and is now training to be a heart surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital.
"Literally, if you weren't the best in the world in my family, it wasn't impressive," she said. "I was looking for this thing that was going to make me feel fulfilled inside."
But it wouldn't be skiing for her, even after beating scoliosis at the age of 12 with a seven-hour surgery that involved fusing together 11 of her vertebrae with the help of metal rods. She eventually fought her way onto the US Ski Team, only to have an accident (which is featured at the beginning of the film) dash her hopes of ever competing in the Olympic Games.
That unrelenting need to do more is what her led her to call her nightclub manager out on his hypocrisy for trying to cut her pay in half because she was being tipped so well at his poker games and what motivated her to make her own thing happen.
Molly's Rise to Poker Princess
In the trailer, Bloom confronts her Viper Room boss head-on, saying, "You're gonna stop paying me because I'm making too much doing my second job, and if I say, 'No,' I'll lose both jobs because it doesn't seem fair?"
That was not gonna fly with the real Bloom, whose ambitions fueled her to start a game where she had the final say over Hollywood's elite, prominent professional athletes, CEOs, and, unknown at first to her, the Russian mob.
"I finally had that thing," she told Fortune. "And I think that's what led to the compulsiveness to chasing it so far down the line."
The lines of credit she extended to her players, which included Wall Street financiers and the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Ben Affleck, sometimes reached six figures. One regular game Bloom ran in Manhattan had a $250,000 buy-in.
"One night, I saw someone lose $100 million," Bloom said. "I was bankrolling the games, vetting the players, extending the credit. My life was really stressful."
It was stressful, but it was also making her a lot of money.
"In 2009, my tax returns showed over $4 million," Bloom said. At that time, it wasn't from the game itself, though. It was from the tips from her players. She didn't say exactly how much she made in tips, but she did say, "Sometimes those tips were really big."
Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland
Molly's Fall From Grace
Once the Russian mob caught wind of her operation and got into the game, things took a turn for the worse. Bloom started getting stiffed on debts - and worse.
"I didn't have the traditional resource to collect on debts and I'm certainly not going to be violent about it," she said. She became addicted to drugs, and in the last seven to eight months of her operation, one of her hosts convinced her to start taking a percentage of the pot, known as a "rake" in the poker world.
"That's where I crossed that little gray line," Bloom told Fortune. Soon after that, her cards really took a turn for the worse. It was around Christmastime in 2010 when a man broke into her home and beat her so savagely that she thought she would be permanently "deformed," Bloom told The Times.
The man punched her in the face repeatedly and shoved a gun in her mouth. He told her she was to blame for the attack, because she thought she could "still call the shots" and had been "such a b*tch to [his] friends." He emptied her safe and then told her that he knew where her mother lived, in "a real pretty house in the Colorado mountains." Before leaving, he warned Bloom not to report the beating to police and said, "We could have a good relationship - just don't disrespect us ever again."
Bloom said she immediately thought back to an encounter she had with two men a few weeks before that, where they offered to protect her in exchange for money, but she turned them down. After hiding out for 10 days waiting for her "mangled" face to heal, Bloom got right back to work.
"I wanted to just continue running games," she said. "That's how sick I was."
The Government Comes Knocking
In March 2011, the FBI busted a game that Bloom had organized. Luckily for her, she wasn't there. Her assets were seized by the government, but she managed to flee to her home state of Colorado without being taken into custody. Investigators asked her to be interviewed about organized crime related to her gambling ring, but partially out of fear of retaliation, Bloom declined.
Two years after the pots had paid out, the feds came knocking on her door at 5 a.m. She got herself a defense attorney named Charlie Jaffey, who helped her keep her word not to name names to authorities and also negotiate a deal for the book upon which the movie is based.
Her memoir wouldn't name names, either, even though the movie accurately shows that she was offered a lot more money up front from her book dealer if she would.
"There are two categories of information that I have: one is crimes, and the other one's gossip," Bloom told The Times. "I don't tell the stuff of a criminal nature because I want to stay safe. I don't tell the gossip because . . . it's not me."
The only names mentioned in the book are those that were already made public due to court depositions, Bloom said. Even with all of the danger involved, in addition to the obvious draw of the money, Bloom said it was ambition and credibility that drove her to take things so far. "I was in way too deep," she said, "trying to hang onto this thing that had established and legitimized me."
Molly's Life Now
In the end, Bloom, now in her late 30s, ended up with one year of probation and a $1,000 fine and was ordered to perform 200 hours of community service for her "minor role" in the Russian-American betting ring that authorities believe helped launder more than $100 million, USA Today reported in May 2014. She was also ordered to repay $125,000 in profits. More than 30 people were charged for their involvement in Molly's game.
At her sentencing, the judge asked if anything in her memoir would conflict with the remorse she showed for her actions or if there was anything that would "trouble" him. Bloom said that would not be the case and that she had "made mistakes" but that the entire experience, including the criminal trial, had "been a great opportunity for growth."
"If I had to do it all over, would I choose the same path? My answer is yes, a thousand times, yes," she wrote, in the epilogue to her memoir. "I had a grand adventure. I was brave and I went big. I was also reckless and selfish. I got lost along the way. I abandoned the things that mattered and traded them for wealth and status. I lusted for power and I hurt people. But I was forced to face myself, to lose everything, to fall on my face in front of the world."
While Bloom has been on the upswing financially since her sentencing and her book came out, she remains more than $2 million in debt, she told The Times, and hopes the film will help her erase that line item from her books for good.
Molly's Game opens in theaters on Dec. 25.
1 Look at Queen Letizia's Gorgeous Collection of Ball Gowns, and You'll Be in Love
Even though modern royals prefer affordable dresses from brands like Zara and trendy pieces like comfy track pants, a queen isn't a queen without a serious collection of ball gowns.
In true frugal form, Queen Letizia, who often repeats outfits from head to toe without a care in the world, has worn the same party dresses to royal weddings, galas, dinners, and award ceremonies for the past 10+ years. In fact, since 2004, we've spotted Letizia in only 26 different gowns - hey, for the Queen of Spain, that's not that much! Scroll ahead to ooh and aah over all of them.
Demi Lovato's Sexy Swimsuit Draws Your Eyes Straight to the Front
Demi Lovato was in love with her swimsuit (and so were her 3 million-plus fans) when she took a selfie in a plunging one-piece. It featured black-and-white stripes with a retro cherry print, and the deep-V in the front was daringly sexy. It takes confidence to pull off such a look, and Demi appeared to be feeling it. She captioned her Instagram snap, "In [love] with this bathing suit . . ."
We loved the swimsuit so much, we tracked down the Solid & Striped number ($168), which is still available to shop. The cherry print even comes in a bikini version ($88), so take your pick for your next tropical vacation.
Boy, 12, overcomes limited mobility and inspires friends to form sledge hockey team
Riley Oldford was once the only kid in Yellowknife, NWT, who played hockey sitting down. But after encouraging friends to give the growing sport a try, he has inspired the formation of Yellowknife's first sledge hockey team.
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Shop Cheryl Blossom's Exact Red Lipstick From Riverdale - Plus Some Dupes
Hey Riverdale Vixens: we have a treat for you. If you want to channel Cheryl Blossom from The CW's Riverdale - who is brilliantly portrayed by Madelaine Petsch - all you need is the perfect red pout, and of course a dose of sass to go with it.
Madelaine previously told Teen Vogue about her character's iconic red lipstick look, naming Lime Crime's Matte Velvetine in Red Velvet as the lipstick shade Cheryl can't live without. "I'm obsessed with Lime Crime because it doesn't rub off," Madelaine told the publication before noting that when she wants a little more gloss and pout, she adds Nivea chapstick on top. "When we need something glossier to transfer onto something - or someone. We're on The CW. Of course there's going to be some of that!"
Although some of her tactics have been a little over the top in both season one and season two, we can't help but want to take boss lessons from the Queen Bee of Riverdale High, and of course raid her closet . . . and her makeup stash. The good news is you can actually rock Cheryl's ruby, red matte lip color - complete with ChapStick gloss finish - and we're here to help you do it.
Check out all of the lipsticks that are both Cheryl approved and can help you show off your fierce side now, and get ready to turn heads with your red matte lips!
Exactly What Causes Hormonal Acne, and How to Clear It Up
Your period is swiftly approaching, and that all-too-familiar feeling of an underground, painful cystic bump bubbling under the surface of your skin is here to ruin the day. Trust us when we tell you that you're not alone in this little hormonal acne dance.
"When we say 'hormonal acne,' we mean acne that occurs or gets worse in cyclic flares along with monthly menstrual cycles," explained Dr. Jennifer MacGregor, an NYC-based dermatologist. "It's typically worst during the week right before your period starts when progesterone, [a hormone], is at its peak." She said that some signs that you have hormonal acne are cyclic flares each month and distribution along the lower face, including your jawline and around the mouth. They also tend to be deeper, painful pimples, as opposed to blocked pores, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Fortunately, several treatment options exist that can leave you with clearer skin and, most importantly, reduced pain and discomfort.
Is losing weight your New Year's resolution? You might want to rethink that
Plus: Weight-watching for your dog; the year's top scientific retractions; and lauding a life-saving Canadian invention.
Top health news of 2017
The health unit at CBC News picks its top health stories for 2017: the opioid crisis, legalization of marijuana, a ban on artificial trans fats, a year of assisted dying and CRISPR.
35 Secrets to Marriage Success
For many married couples, falling in love and saying "I do" was the easy part. Living happily ever after is the part that takes a whole lot of work.
My family history doesn't have the best track record when it comes to the vow "until death do us part." My parents divorced when I was 18, and on my mom's side alone, not one single marriage has lasted (keep in mind, she's one of eight siblings). One might think this would make me a cynic when it comes to marriage - but for some unexplainable reason, that's not the case. Maybe I'm an idealist, but I think you can fall in love with your best friend, grow old together, and even live happily ever after.
I sought out some honest advice from real people who might have insight as to what makes a marriage stand the distance. I reached out to all the married couples and divorcées I knew and asked them the burning question, "What's the secret to making a marriage successful?" Read their words of wisdom below:
- Share everything with each other. Most importantly, everything you are feeling. There is no way to be on common ground if you don't communicate how you're feeling.
- Whatever bad stuff happens, remember this, too, will pass.
- Affection breeds more affection. Touch each other, kiss each other good morning, and have plenty of sex (even when you're old!). It's too easy to get out of the habit, which makes you feel distant. Intimacy and physical affection really help keep you connected.
- Children can be stressful, but they, too, will grow up.
- Let the little things go and think big picture. Since you're in it for the long haul, are you really going to care who did or didn't run the dishwasher when you look back in 10 years? Remind yourself that your relationship is much, much bigger than any one minor incident.
- Fill the fridge with his favorites - it's easy to do, so just do it.
- Take time for yourself to do what you love, what makes you happy and gives you energy - being successful as a couple will only work if each of you is strong and fulfilled as an individual.
- Avoid giving the silent treatment. Talk about things that bother you as soon as possible; don't let your emotions build up, because you'll likely explode.
- Let go of hurts more easily, and try not to dwell on things that annoy you.
- Don't be afraid to compromise. It sounds like a bad word and like you are giving up on your "ideals," but in reality it's about the push and pull of a relationship. Try rating how much you want something on a scale from one to 10 and have your partner do the same. So if eating out is a five for you and staying in is a nine for him, then you should stay in that night.
- Don't take each other for granted. You have to work at it all the time.
- Be spontaneous. Change things up every once in a while, whether that means a last-minute vacation or a card for no special occasion. Grand gifts and the smallest gestures can go a long way when you're with someone for a very long time.
- Be nice! This can be harder than it seems sometimes, but remember that you (hopefully) love the person more than anyone else on the planet and you chose to marry them, so treat them with kindness.
- Be patient. You both might grow together at different times and in different ways, so you need to give and take to make it last forever.
- Celebrate when good things happen, and be expressive about it.
- Find new things, new hobbies to do together like road biking, a cooking class, or starting a garden. It's just another reason to spend time together building your bond, and it keeps the excitement going.
- Marry someone you like killing time with.
- Tell them what you need. As much as you want them to, they can't read minds. Tell them that you feel disconnected and that you want a day alone together or date night.
- Speaking of date nights, go on them and have fun! It's important to set time alone regardless of how busy either gets - especially when you have kids. Even if you're overworked, overtired, or low on funds, it doesn't take much time or money to reconnect. It can be as simple as going for a walk or cooking dinner together.
- Make a budget together. It's a great way to talk about your plans and dreams for the future and how to make them happen.
- Surprise each other like you used to do when dating with special notes, small gifts, baking them a favorite recipe, or planning a weekend away. It lets the other person know you're still in love with them, and it makes you feel the love, too.
- On the other end, when your spouse does do something special for you, show appreciation. They may know that you think all those positive things, but it's nice to hear them out loud.
- Build your partner up and support them to be all they can or want to be.
- Take time to put yourself in your spouse's shoes before judging. You want to avoid unnecessary criticism or negativity as much as you can.
- Make each other laugh. Try not to take everything so seriously.
- Communication is key. When your marriage hits certain speed bumps, remind yourself that when you come out on the other side, your relationship should be better and more evolved. Make sure the tough times lead to improvement, and if you keep making the same mistakes, reevaluate why.
- Have couple friends but also your own friends who you hang out with on a regular basis, without your spouse.
- Be more generous with time and money.
- Be happy yourself. If you're in a slump, there's a tendency to take it out on your spouse or want them to fix it. You have to fix yourself.
- Don't get defensive. Try to come at things from a place of love and kindness, and don't assume you're being attacked.
- Trust and be trustworthy.
- Try to always remember why you fell in love with your partner. Whether it was their sense of humor or ambition - always remind yourself.
- Say "I love you," and tell your partner they look attractive.
- Appreciate what you have and realize that marriages at times can be fragile and need to be taken care of.
- Enjoy the NOW. Add a house, kids, etc. to the plate, and things just keep getting more complicated. Whatever phase you're in, embrace it and enjoy it.
Princess Margaret's Most Badass Moments From Season 2 of The Crown
The star of The Crown is, unquestionably, Queen Elizabeth II. We watch the young monarch, played by Claire Foy, traverse the crucial ups and downs of the reign that helped shape her into the British icon she is today. That being said, when it comes to the new slate of episodes for the series, the scene-stealing Princess Margaret sashays off with both season two and my heart.
The first season of Netflix's $130 million drama delves into Princess Margaret's whirlwind romance with Peter Townsend, a divorcee 16 years her senior. But by season two, Princess Margaret - played with aplomb by the captivating Vanessa Kirby - is in recovery from her heartbreak, which she buries deep within herself by moodily chain-smoking, partying, and applying a copious amount of black eyeliner (who among us . . .). Stand-out episodes like "Beryl" and "Matrimonium" feature the rebellious royal's early days with enigmatic photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones (Matthew Goode) - whom she marries by the season finale - and end up being some of the most memorable parts of The Crown's run.
Queen Elizabeth's trip to Ghana and dinner with John F. Kennedy might have been gorgeous set pieces to anchor the season around, but it's the quiet scenes, like Tony shooting Margaret's "nude" photo and drunken, human breakdowns, that really breathe life into the season. From her best one-liners to her almost-sex scene with Tony, read on to see why Margaret is season two's true queen.
The Easy Eating Formula For Getting Rid of Body Fat
If you feel soft in the middle, you can either thank your mother for inheriting her blessed genetic predisposition for belly flab or your sweet kiddos who were created there. Whatever the reason, if you'd much rather have a sleeker midsection, as a mom of two, I can totally relate.
Although it's impossible to spot-reduce fat from specific areas, we've enlisted the help of Christmas Abbott, CrossFit competitor and author of The Badass Body Diet ($28), to help us ditch our pinch-more-than-an-inch tummies. As a formerly "skinny fat" woman who transformed her body through CrossFit and a dialed-in diet, Christmas understands how real women feel and also what they need to do to get the body they crave. "Food is your foundation, and fitness is the accessory," says Christmas. She believes that every meal and snack needs to embrace the macronutrient trifecta of proteins, carbs, and healthy fats to help reduce overall body fat, which will aid in reducing stubborn belly fat.
Christmas explains that all food can be categorized into a protein, a carbohydrate, or a fat. "You can't go wrong by dividing your plate into thirds and filling each section with a primo protein, primo carbohydrate, and primo fat." There are only two foods Christmas says to avoid - processed foods and alcohol - since these contribute to unwanted fat. If you want to know specifics about how many of each to eat, The Badass Body Diet outlines a diet plan based on your personal body type and goals.
What about exercise? Short, high-intensity training sessions are proven to help reduce belly fat faster than steady-state cardio. Below are some great examples of this type of workout.
- 45-minute walk-run-sprint interval workout for beginners
- 10-minute HIIT video from celeb trainer Astrid McGuire
- 60-minute walk-jog workout
- 7-minute workout that targets belly fat
- 20-minute full-body HIIT video workout
- 30-minute pyramid interval workout for the treadmill
- Tush-toning interval workout with hill repeats
And once the belly fat begins to dissolve, you'll want to reveal a carved, toned core with this 10-minute ab workout. Working out three times a week is great if you're starting out, then you can add additional days as your body becomes stronger. As a CrossFit competitor, Olympic lifter, and head trainer at CrossFit HQ, Christmas also makes a point that your workouts should be fun so you stick with them longer.
25 Celebrities Who Became Mothers This Year
Several celebrities rang in their very first Mother's Day last year, and this year was no different. Stars like Irina Shayk, Amanda Seyfried, and Cheryl all gave birth to beautiful babies, while Brie Bella and Christian Serratos also became moms to adorable kids. Today, we're paying homage to the new celebrity moms of 2017.
The Beautifully Creepy Nutcracker and the Four Realms Trailer Will Take Your Breath Away
Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms might not hit theaters until Nov. 2, 2018, but we can already tell we won't be able to stop thinking about it until then. The first trailer is a beautifully creepy look at the magical world young Clara (Twilight's Mackenzie Foy) finds herself in, which includes a dashing soldier (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy (Keira Knightley), and a tyrannical Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren). Will Clara be able to locate the strange and mysterious key that can restore harmony in this parallel world? Considering real ballet superstar Misty Copeland has a starring role, we have high hopes for this. Watch the trailer above!
Forget Trump, Let's Just Look at Pictures of 3 Former Presidents Watching Golf Together Forever
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton came together for the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey, and spoiler alert, THERE ARE PHOTOS.
In what can only be described as a welcome respite from the normal news cycle of increasingly frantic crazy, on Sept. 28, our three most recent presidents got together to watch some golf. To be clear, they weren't playing golf - like a certain other president we know - but Clinton, Obama, and Bush were all present for the opening round of the four-day event, which features the best male golfers from the US facing off against the most lauded international figures in the sport.
Regardless of how you feel about each of our last three presidents, it's hard not to look back fondly at the times that once were - so ahead, bask in the glory of the most nostalgic set of photos you'll see all day. And be sure to read through to the end for a bonus shot of one Barack Obama and a very well-known fan.
The 4 Pieces of Advice Barack Obama Gave Donald Trump on Inauguration Day
As President Donald Trump prepared to take office on Inauguration Day, Barack Obama quietly vacated the West Wing. But Obama left something behind during his exit: a letter, one that traditionally passes between two presidents as the highest office in the land changes hands. "We just went to the Oval Office and found this beautiful letter from President Obama. It was really very nice of him to do that," Trump bragged to the press several days later, adding, "We won't even tell the press what's in that letter."
On Sept. 2, CNN finally obtained that letter, exclusively. The missive is a reminder of the grace and well-spoken nature of the 44th president and a testament to the time he spent reflecting on the state of the union. Most notable, however, are the incredibly astute pieces of advice that Obama wanted to pass on to the new commander-in-chief. From a tip on leadership to a reminder about the importance of those you surround yourself with, the gracious "reflections" feel like a stolen moment between two incredibly powerful men.
Below you'll find the four items Obama put forth to Trump in the note he left on the Resolute desk of the Oval Office.
Remember those less fortunate than yourself.
"We've both been blessed, in different ways, with great good fortune. Not everyone is so lucky. It's up to us to do everything we can (to) build more ladders of success for every child and family that's willing to work hard."
Lead by example, and lead the world.
"American leadership in this world really is indispensable. It's up to us, through action and example, to sustain the international order that's expanded steadily since the end of the Cold War, and upon which our own wealth and safety depend."
Protect the American democracy and its institutions.
"We are just temporary occupants of this office. That makes us guardians of those democratic institutions and traditions - like rule of law, separation of powers, equal protection and civil liberties - that our forebears fought and bled for. Regardless of the push and pull of daily politics, it's up to us to leave those instruments of our democracy at least as strong as we found them."
Spend time with your loved ones.
"Take time, in the rush of events and responsibilities, for friends and family. They'll get you through the inevitable rough patches."
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