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.
dimanche 13 mai 2018
You Won't Believe This Gorgeous House Is Only 362 Square Feet
"At under 400 square feet, our Craftsman cottage is indeed tiny, but in the five years we've been here, we've never needed more space," says Whitney Leigh Morris, small-space living aficionado, designer, and blogger behind The Tiny Canal Cottage. So what's her secret to making everything fit? "Nearly everything about the cottage - from the built-ins to the decor - was deliberately chosen to maximize the space. I selected furniture and accessories over time as we learned how to best navigate this particular layout with one another." Whitney recently refreshed her Venice Beach, CA, home for Spring, and the pictures were so stylish and full of small-space living inspiration that we had to share them with you. Take a look at Whitney's gorgeous digs and tiny-space living tips here, and then shop the look on Joss & Main.
17 Wildly Awesome Travel Adventures to Have Around the World This Summer
Are you looking for a YOLO-worthy adventure? It's time to stop procrastinating and start living your life! This Summer, try out one of these incredible activities that travelers have experienced all over the world. You'll feel so fulfilled, and let's be honest - you'll get an awesome picture out of it. Check out these dreamy locations.
Everyone Can Fly First Class in Their Lifetime: Here's How
If you're flying to a different country, first class is the way to go. Fold-flat seats, top-shelf cocktails, chef-curated fare, and other luxuries await. Rather than arriving sleep-deprived and a little disheveled, your international vacation begins rested, fed, and ready to tackle the sights.
But let's cut to the chase - first-class tickets are also incredibly expensive. We're talking typical fares ranging anywhere from $3,000 up to $10,000+ for a round-trip flight. So unless you're a celebrity or international businessperson, you might think seat 1A is simply out of reach. But fear not! Luckily, it is possible to snag a first-class seat without burning thousands of dollars. With some help from travel experts, here are our tips for securing a first-class travel experience without maxing out your credit card. Another glass of Champagne, please?
- Miles, miles, miles. Save them! You can find excellent deals on first-class seats with miles. Even if you're not an avid traveler, it is possible to rack up enough miles over time. Remember that with most airlines, your miles will expire if there isn't any account activity in a predetermined amount of time. If you fly at least once or twice a year, you'll be good to go. To avoid the risk all together, consider an airline without a mileage expiration date (like Delta).
- Get carded. Consider a travel credit card with a generous sign-up bonus. Saving 120,000 miles for a round-trip first-class ticket to Europe might sound steep if you don't fly a lot, but when you get half of them simply by signing up, it feels much more attainable.
- Hunt for special offers. Most credit cards will run temporary promotions that double (or more) the standard sign-up bonus. And don't limit your search to only airline credit cards. Many cards have partnerships with airlines and will allow you to transfer your points into miles. Some even offer airport lounge access - totally worth it if you're a frequent flier.
- Can I charge that? Amie O'Shaughnessy, founder and CEO of Ciao Bambino, reminds travelers that unexpected things can be charged. "Choose the card that has the most airline relationships and at least offers one-to-one conversions for points to miles, and charge everything on it. Property tax, DMV fee, doctors, home and personal service providers - everyone takes cards these days, so take advantage of that. Miles can accumulate fast."
- Make a transfer. Check to see if your current credit card allows you transfer points into miles. Clem Bason, CEO of goSeek.com and the former president of Hotwire, advises researching the transfer policies first, as it's favorable for some airlines and less so for others.
- Get creative with Google Flights. Rob Harper of Costa Rican Vacations suggests opening up your search to find the best deal. "Rather than selecting an arrival city, search best price on business/first class by selecting the region. For example, if you're heading to Spain, rather than searching for business class flights to Madrid or Barcelona, use the "Search Europe" feature to see if you can simply get to the continent on a cheaper first-class rate. Then, you can just take a 'puddle jumper' to your primary destination."
- Keep your eye on the deals. Bason recommends regularly checking for sales year round. "The big international airlines typically have [sales] once or twice a year. American and British Airways are famous for it. When those airlines launch the fare sale, use Google Flights to scan travel dates to find the best prices."
- Go through a travel agent. Alex Dalton of Travel With Alex, Inc. advises, "Look for an agency that has a preferred relationship with a consolidator that does international first-class travel. They have access to deals that can blow away published fares. The consolidator won't work with the public, so you have to use a travel agent to get those deals."
- Go cruising. If you're planning on setting sail once you arrive at your destination, ask the cruise line if they can offer any special rates on first-class airfare. Dalton adds, "The cruise lines strike deals with airlines to get reduced business and first-class tickets to sell to their clients that sail with them."
- When all else fails, just ask! Mery Calderon of Kuoda Travel encourages travelers to remember the power of a smile. "If you're a frequent flyer on a particular airline, but don't have top status, try your luck at asking! Show up early, look presentable, and request a complimentary upgrade. A sunny attitude and little luck can go a long way (and yes, it does happen!)."
A Rarely Seen Look at How Princess Diana Decorated Her Private Palace Quarters
Diana was famous for her fashion choices, but her taste in home decor is a little less well-known. When she first moved into Apartments 8 and 9 at Kensington Palace as a new bride, she was just 20 years old and she had three floors of rooms to decorate in the style of her choosing. However, the revamp had to suit the 17th century building as well as blend with the priceless antiques and oil paintings already displayed in the rooms. Diana turned to her mother for help, and she recommended her interior designer, Dudley Poplak, who worked with Diana to create a suite of rooms that combined traditional royal gravitas with Diana's fresh, fun, and feminine style. Take an up close look ahead.
2 Recipes From Joanna Gaines's New Cookbook That You Simply Have to Try For Yourself
Anyone who's ever watched HGTV's Fixer Upper will immediately recognize Joanna Gaines's style in her new cookbook, Magnolia Table. It looks like the homes she designed on the show: clean lines, a lot of white space, bright pages and photography, and a general black-and-white aesthetic.
And it's perfect timing for this book too! Fans who were sad to hear there won't be new episodes on HGTV anytime soon, since the finale aired in April, can bring a dose of the Gaines family into their kitchens.
Magnolia Table is filled with family stories and memories surrounding meals; individual favorites (for Chip, it's anything breakfast); diverse recipes that celebrate Joanna's diverse background: Texan (queso dip, fried chicken, Gaines chili . . .), Korean (her mom's bulgogi - find the recipe below), and Lebanese (her grandfather's recipe for Syrian doughnuts and fatayer); and some recipes that are used in their restaurant by the same name in Waco, TX, like her specialty biscuits and chocolate chip cookies (see below for the original recipe).
In the introduction, Joanna shares her own food journey, from the first meal she made for Chip in their first home (a spaghetti-and-meatballs dish with bread and butter that didn't go so well) to how she began to explore recipes from his family, like the Gaines's chili, and sharing recipes from her family with him, like the "Stevens family breakfast tradition: toasted peanut butter and jelly sandwiches dipped in black coffee" . . . which sounds delicious. Everything she describes sounds delicious. When she's writing about food and recipes, it's like she's staging them for readers in a way, just like she staged homes at the end of each episode of Fixer Upper for the full effect.
Fast-forward to when Chip and Joanna had four children under four who they had to feed and she turned to casseroles, slow-cookers, and "big pots of hearty soup that could simmer for a while." These types of meals are still her go-tos when she's having a busy week.
As her kids grew, they began to voice what they liked, and so meals became more elaborate. The kitchen counter and dining table are a focal point of their home. Joanna tries to tailor meals every week based both on the family's schedule and what's growing in their garden.
Even after Fixer Upper exploded, their family gained international fame, and their businesses continued to expand, she still prioritized time to cook meals from scratch in the evenings. In fact, that's how she de-stresses. "I stick my hand in a bowl of flour to begin to make pie crust, or peel some potatoes, and all of a sudden my thoughts slow down. I begin to unwind," she writes.
Cooking isn't a chore to her, and she suggests that a change in perspective can make it something we all look forward to.
She divides her cookbook into several simple and useful sections. She begins with what she usually has in her pantry and the essential tools for cooking, from measuring utensils to biscuit cutters, spatulas to a large cast-iron skillet. Then she has her recipes divided by meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers and starters, and dessert, along with two special sections dedicated to soups and salads and side dishes.
"I've learned to approach planning dinner the same way I plan interiors," she writes. She always thinks about layers and textures. First, she'll choose a main dish, and then the sides that would complement it. And always, always dessert, like her favorite lemon pie recipe!
Try out Joanna's original recipes from Magnolia Table ahead.
Mom's Bulgogi With Cucumber Kimchi Salad
"My mom grew up in Seoul, South Korea, with a mom who was an amazing cook. I can personally vouch for this because in the 1980s my grandmother and uncle moved in with us in our home in Wichita, Kansas, where I grew up. What I remember most about that time is my grandmother cooking amazing food nonstop. When my grandmother passed away I know my mom regretted never having really learned from her how to cook proper Korean dishes. She ended up adopting a much more American style of cooking and by the time my sisters and I were on the scene, she had long since perfected a few dishes for my steak-and-potato-loving dad. But around that same time she had a lot of Korean friends living nearby, and she learned enough from them that by the time my kids were born, she was often preparing traditional Korean dishes for them, like seaweed soup.
It's funny to me that they're growing up eating much more authentic Korean food than I ever did. Mom's bulgogi, though, is more of an American-Korean hybrid, much sweeter than traditional bulgogi, and she serves it on a bed of white rice. Mom has us over once a month and this is what she always makes. It's my kids' very favorite food in the world, so I knew I had to include it in this book. Getting the recipe on paper was a bit of a challenge. My mom had no idea what the measurements were or how to describe what she does, because, as she said, she just does it. (Writing this book made me realize just how alike we are in this way.) But eventually, we figured it out, and I'm so glad we did because now I've captured the blueprint to what will always be a beloved meal for my kids.
We've never had Mom's bulgogi with anything other than her cucumber kimchi salad, which has a clean, fresh flavor that perfectly complements the sweet barbecued beef."
Prep: 20 minutes, plus 4 to 5 hours marinating
Cook: 10 to 20 minutes
Cool: none
Servings: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Bulgogi Ingredients
3 cups packed light brown sugar
1½ cups soy sauce
5 tablespoons sparkling dessert wine, such as Banfi Rosa Regale, or sparkling grape juice
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 green onions (light and dark green parts), chopped, plus 1/4 cup sliced for serving
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 to 5 pounds beef tenderloin, rib-eye, top sirloin, or sirloin steak, thinly sliced (see Note)
Cucumber Kimchi Salad Ingredients
2 English cucumbers, peeled if desired, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 green onions (light and dark green parts), thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes; see Tip)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
For Serving
Steamed white rice
1 to 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion (light and dark green parts) as needed, for garnish
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- Marinate the bulgogi: In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, wine, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, and pepper until well combined. Add the beef and coat it completely in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
- To make the cucumber kimchi salad: In a medium bowl, combine the cucumbers, green onions, garlic, gochugaru, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and salt to taste and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare a hot grill. If the pieces of beef are so small that they may fall through the grates, use a grilling skillet or place a sheet of foil on the grill.
- Grill the beef on both sides until medium-well, 3 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Don't crowd the skillet or foil, so do this in batches if necessary. As you finish each batch, transfer it to a serving platter and continue with the remaining beef.
- Serve the bulgogi on top of steamed rice. Garnish with green onion and toasted sesame seeds and spoon the cucumber kimchi salad alongside.
- Store the leftover bulgogi and cucumber kimchi salad in separate covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
NOTE: My mom usually has the butcher slice the beef for this dish when she buys it. If you live near a Korean market, they often sell packages of sliced rib-eye or top sirloin; sometimes they're even marked specifically for bulgogi. If you buy big pieces to cut yourself, freeze the meat for about 30 minutes before cutting so that it's easier to slice thinly and cut against the grain.
TIP: Gochugaru, or Korean red pepper, is commonly used in kimchi. It adds precisely the right amount of heat and unique flavor to the cucumber salad. Authentic Korean brands are readily available at Asian grocery stores or online, and the McCormick spice company packages it as well.
From Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines. Copyright © 2018 by Joanna Gaines. Reprinted by permission of William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
"My dad has an intense sweet tooth, just like me. One afternoon when I was around ten years old, Dad got a hankering and he enlisted me to help him make Toll House chocolate chip cookies. That was the first time he and I had ever baked together. Since then, whenever I make chocolate chip cookies, including the ones from this recipe, I think of him and that special afternoon we spent together in the kitchen. I developed this recipe over the years, after experimenting with a few classics and having them come out flat every time. I wanted something that was chunky, beautiful, and also delicious. In the end, one big change I made was to cut back on the butter. I do truly believe that butter makes everything better and no one is more surprised than I am about how amazing these taste even though they're made with less of the good stuff than most traditional chocolate chip cookies."
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: Under 30 minutes
Cool: 1 hour
Servings: Makes about 40 cookies
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 heaping teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips (see Tip)
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer), beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs and beat until blended. Add the vanilla and beat until blended.
- Turn the mixer off and add the flour mixture to the bowl. Mix on medium just until the flour is mixed in, then turn the mixer to high speed for a few seconds to pull the dough together; it will be chunky.
- Add the chocolate chips and beat on high for about 5 seconds to thoroughly and quickly mix in the chips.
- Drop by large spoonfuls on the lined baking sheet; don't flatten them. Bake until lightly browned on top, 10 to 11 minutes. Cool on the pan on a rack for 1 minute, then transfer the cookies to the rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Store the cookies in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to three days.
TIP: Depending on what you're in the mood for, you can add ½ cup more or less chocolate than what is called for.
From Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines. Copyright © 2018 by Joanna Gaines. Reprinted by permission of William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. All images (c) Amy Neunsinger.
100+ of the Best DIY Gifts Ever
Don't settle for store-bought gifts when you can give your loved ones these one-of-a-kind DIY presents. No matter the occasion, giving someone a gift you made yourself makes it much more meaningful. Show how special the receiver is to you by putting in some time, effort, and love on something handmade. Read on to see more than 100 different types of DIY gifts for every person in your life!
- Additional reporting by Emily Co
25 Nifty Home Products That Will Help You Save Major Space
Living in a small home or owning a lot of belongings can make the task of organizing a real challenge. While it helps to declutter by tossing out things you don't need, you can also create more space by knowing how to manage your space. Luckily, there are a ton of clever products that can help you effectively organize your home, from ottomans to over-the-door ironing boards. We've rounded up some of the niftiest multifunctional home goods out there so that you'll have more room for yourself.
40+ Life-Changing Books to Read This Year
Knowledge is king. The first step to creating change in your life is to know what you're doing wrong or why you need to change. We've picked out 41 books that will better your life in a dramatic way. Whether it's figuring out how to get out of debt, learning how to be happier, or trying to find ways to get a job, reading just one of these books this year is guaranteed to change your life for good.
36 Disney World Hacks That Will Make Your Trip Even More Magical
Want to avoid the long Walt Disney World lines in the sweltering heat of a Florida Summer? We can help with that. Some of the park's biggest fans came together on two Quora threads to offer tips and tricks for making your trip to Disney World even more magical - and more economical, too. These hacks will help you navigate the parks, find the best deals, and make the most of the happiest place on the planet.
The 12 Best Rides at Disney World Are More Than Worth the Wait Times
Getting to go to Disney World is a magical experience filled with special treats, unique accessories, and enchanting fireworks. Beyond all of these things, what makes the park so special is the rides. While you might want to see them all, it's best to know which ones should be your go-to experiences. In this list are 12 the best attractions at Disney World; some are classics and some are new, but all of the ones featured on this list simply can't be missed.
23 Unique Ways to Decorate With Christmas Lights
Christmas lights are a staple when it comes to holiday decor. Whether hung on the house or wrapped around the tree, these lights bring a warm and cozy feeling into any home. However, there are many alternative ways to decorate with Christmas lights both in and out of the holiday season. Check out these 23 unique DIY ways you can use Christmas lights to spice up your home!
- Additional reporting by Hilary White
Why It's Actually Kind of Awesome When It Rains at Disneyland
A rainy day at Disneyland is better than a sunny day anywhere else - in our minds, anyway! It may sound like going out to stand in long lines is the last thing you want to do when you're trying to avoid getting soaked, but it could actually be the makings for an awesome day. As long as it's not raining so badly that the park is forced to close early, you can still have a day filled with plenty of rides and one-of-a-kind food. We know that Southern California is typically sunny and doesn't experience much rain, but you should make use of the days when the clouds come out at the Happiest Place on Earth!
Wait, Why Is Disneyland Worth It Even in the Rain?
Hello - wait times! Not having to stand in line for 60 minutes for just one ride is reason enough to deal with a little rain. One visitor noted that Space Mountain (which has an average wait time of over an hour) only took 10 minutes to get on when he went one rainy day. Also, you can imagine that most parents probably don't want to bring their kids and strollers out in that weather, so you'll most likely notice fewer little ones running around.
Do Any Attractions Close During the Rain?
Most rides and attractions stay open during inclement weather. However, shows, parades, fireworks, and character appearances may have to temporarily close, as well as:
- Alice in Wonderland
- Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes
- Gadget's Go Coaster
- The Mad Tea Party
- Main Street Vehicles
- Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
- Storybook Land Canal Boats
This can vary depending on the severity of the storm.
What Should I Do at Disneyland When It's Raining?
Don't freak out if any of your favorite rides are closed! There are still plenty of rides and attractions to experience that are either open or indoors. A few of the ones under a roof are:
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
- Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout!
- Indiana Jones Adventure
- It's a Small World
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire
- Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
What Should I Wear When It Rains at the Park?
Say it with us: a poncho! Although you're allowed to bring in an umbrella, you'll be more comfortable going hands-free (and less likely to poke someone in the eye). Add that to your rain boots and crossbody bag, and you've got it made for a fun, dry day. Keep in mind that Disneyland has umbrellas and ponchos that you can buy, but they come with a bigger price tag.
What Else Do I Need to Know About a Rainy Day at Disneyland?
It's highly suggested that you make restaurant reservations at the park in advance, so it might be a little challenging to change your spot on the short notice of a rainy day. So think about choosing restaurants from the start that are indoors. If it's raining, you'll be happy that you don't have to come up with a plan B, and if it's sunny out, you'll be thankful to escape the hot sun for a bit!
25 Stunning Beauty and the Beast-Inspired iPhone Cases
If Beauty and the Beast was your favorite movie growing up, then you're probably as excited as we are about the live-action remake starring Emma Watson. Bring out your inner Belle everywhere you go with a gorgeous iPhone case inspired by the Disney fairy tale and movie. From magical rose petal details to stained glass art, these cases are so stunning, you'll want them all.
How to Create a Wedding Hashtag No One Else Will Have
Image Source: Brooke Images
There are some brides who ask guests to unplug at their wedding, and some who ask guests to go all out with the photo snapping and sharing. If you're the second type of bride, you're probably already brainstorming your wedding hashtag - you know, the one phrase that guests will use on Instagram and Twitter to round up pictures of your big day. Instead of the more standard conventions you've probably seen all over the place, we bring you 21 unique, creative ideas you haven't thought of. Of course, replace them with your own names, initials, wedding locations, and such to make them special to your big day.
What's the best one you've seen? Let us know!
1. #HappilyEverHarrison
2. #RuizPartyof2
3. #ThatOneMalibuWedding
4. #Newlywedsontheblock
5. #SeanandCassGetHitched
6. #TomKat, #Bennifer, or any other celebrified combo
7. #MrandMrBaker
8. #TimandAnneinWonderland
9. #WeSaidIDoOnJune2
10. #KristenLovesJustin
Image Source: SMS Photography
11. #SmithNoMore*
12. #LauBeachBash
13. #ThisisOurWeddingHashtag
14. #StokedtobeaHorowitz*
15. #TwasaGoodKnight
16. #WeCameWeSawWeWed
17. #SamandNicoleKissandTell
18. #JessandTimTietheKnot
19. #KylieWedsCara
20. #AdventuresofJuanandCelina
21. #TandGForBestWeddingEver
*Maybe better for a bachelor/bachelorette party than a wedding?
This Heartbreaking Theory Might Explain Why Snape Was Mean to Neville Longbottom
It's no secret that Severus Snape picks on Neville Longbottom a lot. However, while some fans of the series might've dismissed it due to Snape's overall sour attitude, one fan theory suggests a darker and sadder reason for why Snape acted the way he did.
The theory starts with the prophecy made by Professor Trelawney, which was revealed in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The prophecy boils down to either Neville or Harry being the chosen one to "vanquish the Dark Lord." Voldemort chose the Potters, killing Lily, the one person Snape loved. The theory, posted by Reddit user OrgasmicSarcasmic, suggests that Snape treats Neville so poorly because he's a reminder that Alice Longbottom is alive (though tortured into insanity) while Lily isn't. You can read it ahead.
I just realized this about Snape and Neville from harrypotter
A thread on Quora suggests something similar. Quora user Sahil Juneja believes that Neville represents Snape's "living embodiment of guilt" and everything he did to unintentionally cause the death of Lily.
Pretty sad, right? Oh, Snape, your love of Lily was so much bigger than any of us knew.
41 of the Most Glorious Photos the Internet Ever Saw
Imgur is a magical place, and just because you don't have time to browse the photo-sharing site all day doesn't mean you should miss out on Internet gold. Ahead, some of the platform's popular photos (plus the captions just as they were written), from the hilarious to the heartwarming.
Cate Blanchett Leads Women's March on Cannes Red Carpet: "We Stand Together"
On May 12, Cate Blanchett, this year's Cannes film festival jury president, led a group of women in a march for gender equality before a screening of Eva Husson's Girls of the Sun. The 82 women participating, including directors and actors Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart, Marion Cotillard, Patty Jenkins, Agnes Varda, and Salma Hayek, gathered to climb the steps of the Palais in Cannes. The 82 women represented the same number of female directors who have been celebrated at Cannes since 1942, a small number in comparison to the 1,866 male directors who have participated in the main competition. According to Variety, Blanchett delivered a statement on the red carpet, calling out the industry for the minor representation of women.
"As women, we all face our own unique challenges, but we stand together on these stairs today as a symbol of our determination and commitment to progress," Blanchett said. "We are writers, producers, directors, actresses, cinematographers, talent agents, editors, distributors, sales agents, and all involved in the cinematic arts."
This 2018 march comes just a year after Jessica Chastain's comments at Cannes, seeking more female representation in the industry, and on the tail of the Me Too and Time's Up movements. It was organized by the new movement 5050×2020, which specifically seeks to equalize directorial boards and achieve further gender equality.
"The stairs of our industry must be accessible to all," 89-year-old director Varda said, following Blanchett's statement. "Let's climb."
We're Not Even Sure If Adults Could Solve This Kids' Puzzle
Every now and then, we come across a puzzle that's meant for children but is still incredibly difficult. This new puzzle, from Highlights Magazine, is one that we think is harder than any hard math problem.
The puzzle, created to promote 44 Pages, a documentary about Highlights Magazine, was posted to Facebook on March 6. It looks like a fun illustration, until you realize you need to find 14 hidden objects in it. Try it for yourself below.
We're celebrating the premiere of 44 Pages, a documentary following the creation of our 70th anniversary magazine, today...
Posted by Highlights for Children on Monday, March 6, 2017
Did you find them all? We couldn't, and we're starting to wonder if we need to check our eyesight.
12 Flaky Texts We All Send to Get Out of Plans
We've all been there before - it's a regular Tuesday night and you just want to watch Netflix and stay in bed, though your friends want you try a new restaurant with them. So you do what everyone else does: come up with an excuse, a white lie, and stay warm in bed, deliriously happy not to be outside.
If you've run out of excuses or just need a handy list for the next time you need to flake, we've come up with the most popular and accepted texts we send. Sure, honesty is the best policy but sometimes you want to keep it to yourself that you're rewatching Gilmore Girls again.
28 Memes That Accurately Describe How Awesome You and Your BFFs Are
Best friends are the people in life that know you so well, one look is all it takes for them to get how you feel. And there are just some things only they would appreciate - like when they convince you to take another drink (but show up to your house the next day with a hangover burrito) or when they text you their bodily functions.
After all, it's thanks to your best friends that you make the best and worst decisions of your life, knowing that they'll always be there no matter what. Check out some of our favorite memes from Instagram that perfectly capture these BFF moments.
Staring at Screens All Day Is Damaging Your Eyes - Here's How to Protect Them
In the words of Madonna, "I'm a digital girl in a digital world." Digital devices have allowed us to connect with people all over the world, but there are a few downsides to consider, like digital eye strain. If you've ever suffered from discomfort after using a digital device for longer than two hours, chances are you're experiencing digital eye strain. The Vision Council found that more than 83 percent of Americans report using digital devices for more than two hours a day, with more than half of the same group using two devices simultaneously and experiencing digital eye strain. If completely disconnecting is not an option, here are some tips to consider to protect your eyes from strain.
Remember to Blink
"When you look at a screen you're so involved that you forget to blink. The blink rate goes from 15 times a minute to five or seven times per minute," said ophthalmologist Dr. Matthew Gardiner. Blinking helps keep the front of your eye surface moist.
Follow the 20-20-20 Rule
The 20-20-20 rule is easy to implement daily. Take a 20-second break from your screen every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away.
Adjust Your Workspace
The Vision Council recommends positioning yourself at arm's distance away from your computer monitor. Another tip is to lower your monitor. You want the center of the monitor to be about four to eight inches below eye level and around 20 to 28 inches from the eyes. Position your monitor to avoid glare from overhead light and windows.
Increase the Text Size
Another quick fix is to increase the text size on your devices, as this will help define the content on the screen.
Reduce Glare
Using softer lighting on your devices and matte filters will reduce the glare on tablets, phones, and computers.
Check Your Prescription
Discomfort could be caused by not having the right prescription for your glasses! Be sure to get a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years.
You Know You're One of These Types of Texters
Whether you want to own up to it or not, we are all a certain kind of texter. Some of us use an absurd amount of emoji, and others are fans of ending every single. Sentence. With. A. Period. We thought it was about time we defined these types of texting and discuss some of their virtues and cons. Take a look ahead and see who you identify as!
These Are the 9 Texts Harry Potter Would Totally Send Late at Night
We've all sent that late-night text we dread in the morning. Don't deny it. Instead, take comfort knowing your favorite literary character, Harry Potter, has the same affliction. A series of photos posted by Imgur user seagul999 show what happens when Harry's had a few too many butterbeers and starts typing. When you're done reading, check out Harry Potter as told through texts.
Harry Potter Quote Tattoos That Prove Your Love of the Wizarding World
There are plenty of ways to celebrate your love of everything Harry Potter, but nothing is as permanent as a tattoo. While we're big fans of Patronuses, lightning bolts, and glasses tattoos, nothing can compare to getting inked with your favorite line from the series. After all, if the books left such a lasting mark on your life, a permanent quote tattoo is a great way to commemorate it. Check out some of our favorites ahead and maybe reread the series while you're at it.
17 Eye-Catching Wallpapers For Your Phone
If you find yourself bored of how your iPhone looks and want a change, look no further than these geeky wallpapers. Do you quote Harry Potter or Star Wars on a daily basis? Think Pikachu is an adorable Pokémon? You've come to the right place. The designs you'll find here are all free and fully optimized for the iPhone 6, so there's no wait to customize your iPhone.
It's also pretty easy to download them to your iPhone. Simply click on a photo and enter full-screen mode. From there, right-click on the image and save it to your computer, and then text or email it to yourself. Once it's on your iPhone, you can save the image to your camera roll and set it as your new wallpaper.
If these wallpapers don't strike your mood, check out our other collection of pretty designs. Enjoy!
16 Unique and Cool Negative-Space Tattoo Ideas
Coming up with a unique and personal tattoo idea isn't easy. You want to pick something that's meaningful but that no one else will have either. That's why we're bringing you an idea you might not have thought of: negative-space tattoos. It's a tattoo concept that uses your skin to make shapes or other images - and is something you might need to see to understand. Check out some examples ahead, and don't be afraid to combine this concept with something you love, like Harry Potter.
Get Ready For Your Big Day With This Prewedding Playlist
Feel the love on your big day while you get ready with this wedding day playlist! With something for everyone, it will keep prewedding jitters at bay and start the party off right as you and your bridesmaids are getting dressed. It will have everyone singing along!
- "Happy," Pharrell Williams
- "I Gotta Feeling," The Black Eyed Peas
- "I Do," Colbie Caillat
- "Dancing in the Moonlight," Toploader
- "Rude," Magic!
- "Boom Clap," Charli XCX
- "All My Life," K-Ci & JoJo
- "Drunk in Love," Beyoncé and Jay Z
- "Dreams," The Cranberries
- "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You," *NSYNC
- "I Love It," Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX
- "What a Feeling," Peter Lus featuring Dominico
- "Just You and I," Ricky Blaze
- "We Found Love," Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
- "Everybody in Love," JSL
- "Stuck Like Glue," Sugarland
- "Teenage Dream," Katy Perry
- "Mine," Taylor Swift
- "Walking on Sunshine," Katrina & The Waves
- "Feel So Close," Calvin Harris
- "Best Day of My Life," American Authors
- "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)," Whitney Houston
- "River Deep Mountain High," Ike & Tina Turner
- "All of Me," John Legend
- "Love and Marriage," Frank Sinatra
- "Everything," Michael Bublé
- "(You Drive Me) Crazy," Britney Spears
- "The Time (Dirty Bit)," The Black Eyed Peas
- "I'm Only Me When I'm With You," Taylor Swift
- "Kiss Me," Sixpence None the Richer
- "Lucky," Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Caillat
- "Wishin' & Hopin'," Dusty Springfield
- "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," Elton John
- "Home," Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
- "Kiss You," One Direction
- "I Could Not Ask For More," Edwin McCain
- "More Than Anyone," Gavin DeGraw
- "Friday I'm in Love," The Cure
- "Ten Feet Tall," Afrojack
- "Chapel of Love," The Dixie Cups
- "Marry You," Bruno Mars
To listen to the playlist below, download the free Spotify software or app.
41 of the Most Glorious Photos the Internet Ever Saw
Imgur is a magical place, and just because you don't have time to browse the photo-sharing site all day doesn't mean you should miss out on Internet gold. Ahead, some of the platform's popular photos (plus the captions just as they were written), from the hilarious to the heartwarming.
Cate Blanchett Leads Women's March on Cannes Red Carpet: "We Stand Together"
On May 12, Cate Blanchett, this year's Cannes film festival jury president, led a group of women in a march for gender equality before a screening of Eva Husson's Girls of the Sun. The 82 women participating, including directors and actors Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart, Marion Cotillard, Patty Jenkins, Agnes Varda, and Salma Hayek, gathered to climb the steps of the Palais in Cannes. The 82 women represented the same number of female directors who have been celebrated at Cannes since 1942, a small number in comparison to the 1,866 male directors who have participated in the main competition. According to Variety, Blanchett delivered a statement on the red carpet, calling out the industry for the minor representation of women.
"As women, we all face our own unique challenges, but we stand together on these stairs today as a symbol of our determination and commitment to progress," Blanchett said. "We are writers, producers, directors, actresses, cinematographers, talent agents, editors, distributors, sales agents, and all involved in the cinematic arts."
This 2018 march comes just a year after Jessica Chastain's comments at Cannes, seeking more female representation in the industry, and on the tail of the Me Too and Time's Up movements. It was organized by the new movement 5050×2020, which specifically seeks to equalize directorial boards and achieve further gender equality.
"The stairs of our industry must be accessible to all," 89-year-old director Varda said, following Blanchett's statement. "Let's climb."
We're Not Even Sure If Adults Could Solve This Kids' Puzzle
Every now and then, we come across a puzzle that's meant for children but is still incredibly difficult. This new puzzle, from Highlights Magazine, is one that we think is harder than any hard math problem.
The puzzle, created to promote 44 Pages, a documentary about Highlights Magazine, was posted to Facebook on March 6. It looks like a fun illustration, until you realize you need to find 14 hidden objects in it. Try it for yourself below.
We're celebrating the premiere of 44 Pages, a documentary following the creation of our 70th anniversary magazine, today...
Posted by Highlights for Children on Monday, March 6, 2017
Did you find them all? We couldn't, and we're starting to wonder if we need to check our eyesight.
12 Flaky Texts We All Send to Get Out of Plans
We've all been there before - it's a regular Tuesday night and you just want to watch Netflix and stay in bed, though your friends want you try a new restaurant with them. So you do what everyone else does: come up with an excuse, a white lie, and stay warm in bed, deliriously happy not to be outside.
If you've run out of excuses or just need a handy list for the next time you need to flake, we've come up with the most popular and accepted texts we send. Sure, honesty is the best policy but sometimes you want to keep it to yourself that you're rewatching Gilmore Girls again.
I've Spent a Year Searching For My Forever Mascara - Here's Everything I Learned
Up until a year ago, I had been wearing the same drugstore mascara that I discovered in high school. I purchased tube after tube for over a decade, trusting the formula to make my stick-straight Asian eyelashes look long, thick, and, most importantly, dramatically curled. Accompanied by a good dose of eyeliner along my top and bottom lash line, the mascara looked fantastic. I had no complaints.
But when I hit my mid-20s, my approach to makeup shifted - I grew more comfortable and confident in my own skin and started to appreciate a less-is-more beauty look. As someone who previously balked at the thought of leaving the house without wearing a full face of makeup, I found myself going out more and more frequently with just my lashes and eyebrows done. And I soon discovered that without the buffer of eyeliner, my previously trusty mascara would end up tragically transferred onto my lower lash line (where I would normally apply eyeliner) by the end of the day.
Disappointed, I set out to find a new everyday mascara - one that would still hold an aggressive curl, minus the raccoon eyes. Little did I know, it was a process, and one I wasn't exactly prepared for. One year and 10 tubes of mascara later, I still haven't discovered a worthy replacement, but I have discovered some eye-opening (literally) things along the way.
If you're on the hunt for your own forever mascara, learn from my mistakes and read on for seven tips I picked up that'll help make your search easier than mine.
1. Take product reviews, testimonials, and suggestions from others with a grain of salt
Nothing will derail a meeting faster than telling a conference room full of beauty editors that you're looking for a new mascara. As soon as I casually mentioned it to my colleagues here at POPSUGAR, the suggestions came pouring in. And with plenty of impressive before-and-after photos to go off of, I had a running start.
But after trying the third tube that came highly recommended, I realized that what was working for my fellow mascara-lovers was definitely not working for me and I couldn't rely solely on word-of-mouth, popularity, or photos, no matter how jaw-dropping. Now, I do my own extensive research on a potential brand and product and remind myself to give every product a fair chance, whether or not it's been highly touted by others.
2. Don't write off a mascara after the first try
Whether it's the way you wield the wand, the passing of time, or even the formula's exposure to air, your second experience with a mascara can differ drastically from the first. When I first applied a popular mascara, I found that the formula weighed down my lashes and deflated the curl. A few weeks later, I decided to give the same mascara another try and was pleasantly surprised to see that somehow the formula held a curl much better the second time around. With every new tube, I now make a point to apply the product on at least three different occasions before formulating a definitive opinion on it.
3. Standard and waterproof formulas are different, even for the same mascara
The name and packaging may be the same (save for a small "waterproof" label), but that doesn't mean the formulas are. After interrogating my sister on how her lashes always look so amazing, she suggested I use her go-to mascara. After trying a tube for myself, I was disappointed to discover that what delivered long and thick lashes with an impressive curl on her fell completely flat on me.
The one small, but significant, detail? She uses the waterproof version. Sure enough, after swapping my standard formula for the waterproof one, my lashes held a curl for longer. If you think about it, standard mascara formulas need to be chemically altered to withstand water, so there's a high chance they're developed differently - which means they'll most likely interact with your lashes differently as a result.
4. Ensure everything else in your makeup routine stays consistent
Don't follow my lead and start experimenting with a new liquid liner at the same time that you're experimenting with a new mascara. Since your lashes can be affected by everything from the eyelash curler you use to the order in which you apply your products, you'll want to keep the makeup you're wearing around your eyes the same in order to quickly determine whether the mascara is right for you.
5. A coat is not created equal across mascaras
With my previous drugstore go-to, I was used to swiping on coat after coat after coat in rapid succession to achieve the mega volume I liked. Once I started wielding different wands, it quickly became clear that I needed to change up my application technique depending on the mascara. Sometimes all I needed was one lighthanded coat, while other times, the mascara called for three coats (along with drying time between each) to achieve the same effect.
6. Don't assume mascara will look the same once it dries
You'd think that the eyelashes you see in the mirror directly after applying mascara would be the same eyelashes you see an hour later, right? Not necessarily. After applying a new mascara for the first time, I was happy with the results. But a mere few moments later, I glanced in the mirror and was disappointed to discover my curl had completely deflated as the formula had dried.
7. It takes a lot of time, money, and patience
Patience is really the key word for me here. I'm not one to let beauty products go to waste, so over the course of the year, I found myself trying to finish a tube of mascara before moving on to the next one, even if I didn't love it (or even like it). But that just means that once I finally discover The One, I know I'll appreciate it that much more. After all, confidence-boosting lashes are worth it!
Your Hairstyle Could Actually Be Aging You - Here Are 11 Ways to Avoid That
We worry a lot about keeping our skin youthful, but have you ever considered how your hairstyle might be another culprit that's aging you? See: wispy bangs, limp locks, or chopping all your hair off once you've hit a certain age just because you think it's your social obligation to do so. The truth is, you can make simple hair changes that instantly leave you looking fresh-faced and, more importantly, give you a confidence boost. Ahead, we show you exactly how with the help of celeb hairstylists like Etienne Ortega, Franck Izquierdo, and more.
I Have Worn the Same $3 Liquid Eyeliner For 10 Years, and It Gets Me So Many Compliments
I'm a girl who likes to wear a sharp, inky-black cat eye on the regular. There's something about it that makes me feel both powerful and glamorous, so I have made it my go-to look since my teenage years. Time after time, friends, coworkers, and strangers have asked me the same question: "What eyeliner do you use?" There's nothing that brings me more joy than smugly telling them it's a $3 pick from the drugstore. Yes, I have been religiously swiping Wet n Wild MegaLiner Liquid Eyeliner on my lids for 10 years now, and I don't plan on stopping any time soon.
Before you become skeptical, know that I have tried my fair share of liquid liners. I am always curious to see if any high-end or drugstore brands can match the quality of my Wet n Wild pick, but they never do. MegaLiner Liquid Eyeliner comes in a small tube with a screw-top handle. The applicator, a flexible spongy brush, is easy to maneuver as I glide it across my skin. The harder you press, the thicker the line becomes, so you have a lot of control over the intensity of your look. The formula itself is smooth and matte. Its raven-black shade makes my blue eyes pop. All it takes is one coat to get a pleasing obsidian-dark effect.
For me, pen-tip applicators and pots with angle brushes don't give me the razor-sharp line I'm looking for. Only MegaLiner provides me with that smooth edge - I won't accept anything less. What can I say, a good cat eye has become a passion. It's time to set down your pricey choice and give my favorite a try. I can confidently promise you that it won't disappoint.
Let's be real, a $3 purchase is not a big risk to take. Even better - it's currently on sale for $2. I keep one in every purse I own. Read on to see close-ups of the liner itself and how it looks once it's applied.
We Learned Madonna and Kim Kardashian's Best Beauty Advice
Madonna is a legend. Her music has a place in everyone's life, whether they like to admit it or not. She is a style icon, too, having reinvented her look for every album release. The pop star has a career that spans over almost four decades, and even still, she's a hot commodity - she's selling out tours while pushing 60. People still dress up like her for Halloween; they wear vintage concert tees with her name plastered on them.
Kim Kardashian West burst onto the scene in 2007 and is easily the biggest influencer on the planet. Especially in places like Los Angeles, you'll see handfuls of women who could all be replicas of the Armenian star on every corner. Kanye West aptly created a campaign for Yeezy Season 7 in which "Kim clones" took over our Instagram feeds, showcasing new looks from his collection on women with straight, long extensions, a tiny waists, and large derrieres.
Both women have icon status. They're both mothers. And now, they're both beauty moguls: Madonna founded MDNA Skin in 2014, launching last year in Barney's, which includes a patented, mineral-rich thermal water from Italy; Kim launched KKW Beauty online. And it's fitting for both: Madonna, a classic; Kim, always looking for ways to connect. On a Tuesday night at the Youtube Space in Los Angeles, a meeting of the minds took place: Madonna and Kim sat with moderator Kandee Johnson to discuss their beauty inspiration and skin care routines. The night also celebrated the launch of MDNA Skin's new Reinvention Cream ($75), in which a portion of the sales will go to Madonna's non-profit, Raising Malawi. We were there! Here are some of the best moments from the discussion.
Kim on Meeting Madonna For the First Time
KKW: "She, for a period in her life, moved in with her manager, who happened to be our next door neighbor growing up. Kourtney and I would walk - our parents were good friends with her manager - so we'd walk their dog after school. So everyday we'd go over and we'd see Madonna. We were shaking."
Madonna: "I was being moody in the kitchen."
KKW: "It was a moody phase. And I just remember so vividly, her coming in one day, wearing jeans and a white T-shirt and these combat boots, and she had dark short hair, and this leather jacket. And she just walked and was like, 'You know what, girls? I'm over these bracelets,' and took off her bracelets and gave us these black rubber bracelets."
Madonna: "They don't make those bracelets anymore!"
KKW: "She gave us this shoe box full of all this neon jewelry. Kourtney and I went to school the next day and our friends were like, 'That is so cool, where did you get those?' And we were like, 'Madonna gave it to us!' And they were like, 'Yeah, right.' They didn't believe us."
Madonna on Her Daily Beauty Routine
Madonna: "I sleep on my face. So I wake up with puffy eyes. It's disgusting. It's the worst position to sleep in."
KKW: "I'm a side sleeper."
Madonna: "You're smart. So when I wake up, my eyes look like small planets, so I made these eye masks that are filled with serum and I put them in the freezer and then I lay there. Sometimes I use cryo-sticks. And I cannot speak to anybody. I just sip lemon water. I can't function or speak to anybody, or work, or deal with life until my eyes aren't the size of planets. And then people can talk to me. Including my children. (Laughs) Actually, your kids are the only ones who get to see you ugly, right? They don't care. They start to care when they're 12. I've noticed there's a turn. Actually, I was Facetiming with my son the other day, and I had a pimple. And I don't get pimples very often and he's like, 'What's with your skin, Mom?' So that's really my beauty routine. A lot of ice in the morning. A lot of caffeine."
Madonna on Her Beauty Icons
"For me, it was about Hollywood glamour and movie stars and women like Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth. I said all their names in my song, 'Vogue,' but they were the personification of beauty to me. Feminine beauty. They looked like they all took good care of their skin - I don't know what they looked like in real life. They had good lighting."
On Their Best Beauty Advice
Madonna: "I avoided sunbathing and I never smoked. I feel like those two things, until I could afford skin care, saved me."
KKW: "I got so much skin care advice from my mom and my grandma. My mom was a stewardess for American Airlines, so all the girls would save their money for - she's here, so if I'm saying it wrong, Mom, just got with it - it was some beauty class they would teach you tips for. So when they'd stop at their destinations, all they wanted to do was go to this beauty class. So what she learned was that you should exfoliate your face with a hot wash cloth at every washing. So she's lived by that."
Kim on Why She Loves Giving Beauty Advice
KKW: "I love giving advice though. People always come to me. I love analyzing someone's face and going with them to a doctor and being like, 'Wait, a little Botox here.' That kind of advice. That's the advice I love to give. People write me, I will not say who, but some people in the business, people I've never met before will text me and say, 'Hey, this is so-and-so, I heard you give the best advice. Here are my pictures and tell me what you think I should do."
Madonna: "That's a lot of responsibility."
KKW: "Yeah. It's a liability." (Laughs)
Madonna on How the Reinvention Cream Got Created
"I've traveled the world and I've had a long career, thank God. I feel very blessed about that. I've had access to every kind of product, every kind of special treatment, every kind of spa, every miraculous mask. But a lot of it has to do with what I do for a living, performing. These lights that we're sitting under are 1/100th of the heat of the lights on stage. And being on the road eight months to a year at a time for me, being under those hot lights . . . You get up in the morning, you work out, you wash your face. Then you put a little bit of makeup on because you have to go to the soundcheck and there will be cameras there. Then you have to wash your face again. Then you have to put more makeup on for the show. And you're basically being baked in a microwave on stage. Then you finish the show and you've sweated all your makeup into your pores. Then you go home and take a shower. So your face is undergoing this kind of brutal abuse. I'd think, 'What can I do to protect my skin?' I did use a lot of products."
20 Game-Changing Spring Drugstore Beauty Products
It's that time of year again! The time when all of our favorite drugstore brands prepare to showcase their most innovative products in order for us to achieve our boldest, most refreshing, Insta-worthy Spring and Summer yet - and boy, did they live up to the challenge. We're talking lightweight, buildable foundations that act like a second skin, dry shampoos that remove grease but manage to leave strands looking (the good kind of) shiny, and palettes that look like they were handpicked by us (no throwaway shades!).
Did we mention Bliss has a new look, complete with revamped and never-before-seen products? And that you can now revive your hair in one minute or less? You'll also find more proof to confirm our theory that micellar water is here to stay.
Read on for 20 Spring drugstore products (including a new brush set and makeup bag to round out your collection) that will help you bounce back from those Winter blues, each for under $20.
50 Tattoos That Will Delight Any Grammar Nerd
Are you looking for a cute way to permanently punctuate your skin? If you swipe left on anyone who doesn't know the difference between "your" and "you're" and always know when to use an em dash rather than an en dash, then perhaps one of these punctuation tattoos is perfect for you. Tap through to see 50 tattoos that will make you exclaim with glee (and then question why you don't already have one).
Don't Travel Overseas With the Wrong Hair Dryer - Shop These 7 Dual-Voltage Picks
If you're traveling abroad, there are so many important things to think about, from finding the perfect camera to making sure you have the right converter for power outlets. One thing we often overlook is our hair tools. In America, we use about 110 or 120 volts for our electricity, and in Europe, the volts used are twice as high, from 220 to 240. So if you try to use your US-made dryer overseas, it will most likely result in you blowing a fuse and often ruining your dryer.
To prevent this, many brands are now making travel-friendly dryers that come with dual-voltage options. These choices feature a button on them that you can simply switch back and fourth to change the amount of electricity they need. Take a look at our top picks.
Over 200 Trendy Ideas For the Cutest Summer Manicure Ever
There's something about Summer that makes painting nails way more exciting. Perhaps it's the shorter hemlines and open-toed shoes that gives one the desire to schedule biweekly pedi appointments so ragged tips aren't cramping your style. Whatever your reason, warmer weather seems to open the doors to bright and extravagant fingertips without feeling overdone.
We've rounded up over 200 colorful, Summer-ready nail designs - from intricate lines and shapes to barely there nail art - so you can get some major nail inspo with ease.
50 Fruity Nail Art Ideas More Refreshing Than a Cold Glass of Lemonade
What better way to kick off a Summer of fun than with pool hangouts, weekend barbecues, relaxing beach trips, and some bright nail art featuring refreshing fruity designs? Whether you are into an eye-popping cherry manicure, or prefer a toned down peach polish, these fruit-inspired nail art masterpieces have the power to bring some extra cheeriness to any season!
40 Dope Nail Art Designs For Cannabis-Loving Ladies
Calling all chronic nail painters: we've got some lit designs that we know you'll love. Cannabis might still get a bad rap in the public eye, but nail art is the perfect way to wear your weed love loud and proud. Read on to see 50 ganja-inspired designs that look blazing hot for any occasion. These ideas range from subtle salutes to impossible-to-look-away-from declarations. Take your pick!
These Hidden Tattoos Ideas Will Satisfy Your Craving For New Ink
Even if your body is a tattooed wonderland already, there's something fresh and rebellious about getting new ink in a hidden place. On the flip side, if you're still easing into the idea of your first tattoo, getting something undercover could be just the way to make it all seem less stressful. Either way, hidden tattoos are a great way to ink your body just for you (though don't be surprised if you suddenly feel the need to post it all over Instagram). The best part is you can choose to play peekaboo or let it be your little secret depending on your outfit each day. Ready to get your tat? Browse these ideas.
21 Irresistible New Beauty Launches You Need in Your Stash This Summer
In between all that bikini and sandal shopping you're gearing up to do, don't forget to pencil in some time to hunt for new Summer beauty products. Whether you're in the market for a new fruity fragrance (with an edge), a soap that doubles as a self-tanner (yes, really), the perfect music festival dry shampoo (I promise it exists!), or all of the above (hey, it's your money, after all), these are the best ones out there.
This list started as 20 because that's round and nice, but I just couldn't help myself, so I squeezed in a worthy extra. Keep reading to see it all!
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