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This $28 Bodysuit (From Amazon!) Makes Me Look 10 Pounds Slimmer - Now I Wear It Under Everything
All women everywhere, your undivided attention is required. The holy grail of shapewear has been uncovered. I have been hunting for a bodysuit that fills all my requirements, and I finally found it. This Bali Shapewear Lace 'N Smooth Body Briefer ($28) on Amazon is my new obsession. It's cute, lacy, and makes me look 10 pounds lighter - no joke.
I decided to order this bodysuit after plenty of online research. This option has almost 2,000 reviews and 61 percent of customers give it five stars. I first purchased the white version of the design in a 34C and it arrived on my doorstep two days later. I slipped it on as soon as I got home and was pleasantly surprised with how it looked. It smoothed out my torso and slimmed down my stomach, but not like your ordinary shapewear; it actually looked . . . sexy. I tried on some of my favorite dresses that are usually a little snug and holy crap, they looked amazing. This bodysuit is pure magic.
Besides being incredibly flattering, this body briefer also has excellent chest support - the soft cups include underwire so everything stays in place. It also has snaps at the bottom so you can easily take it on and off. After wearing this bodysuit twice, I ordered it in black as well. It looks great under all the clothes I own and it's incredibly comfortable. I don't feel like a stuffed sausage all day (most shapewear is usually incredibly restricting).
I'm telling you, this bodysuit is worth every penny. It's hard to find quality pieces with affordable price tags, and this choice ticks off all my boxes. Treat yourself to the body briefer and you'll be hooked.
45 Reasons Michelle Obama Will Always Be Our Style Icon
Being the first lady is by no means an easy job, but Michelle Obama always managed to do it in style. Whether stepping out on the red carpet at a formal function or just heading out for a walk with Barack, we've come to love how she always managed to give an elegant look her own surprising spin.
With some heavy-hitting designers in her corner (hello, Jason Wu, Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford!), we came to expect not just a great outfit but a bona fide style moment whenever she stepped out of the White House. And while we may not have the occasion (or income) to copy every one of her iconic looks, there is still plenty to learn from her flawless FLOTUS style. Read on to reminisce.
Swimsuit Shopping as a Petite Can Be Frustrating, So We Did It For You
Whether you have a bigger bust, short legs, or you're super focused on flattering your tummy, swimsuit shopping is frustrating. It's no different for petites. I myself have trouble any time I want to buy a bikini, often needing the tiniest possible top but a size medium in the bottoms (because yes, I'm small, but I've got curves!).
That's why we searched for designs that will flatter many a petite figure. If you're lacking in inches and like to give off the illusion of a longer frame, so many of the suits below will be right for you. And if your goal is to add volume - whether at your booty or your chest - keep an eye out for the frilly ruffles and perfectly placed cutouts. Just scroll for a whole lineup of options to try this Summer.
- Additional reporting by India Yaffe
14 Cozy Jackets So Stylish, You Can Wear Them For Years to Come
Investing in a jacket you can wear again and again is easier said than done. You'll want to make sure you get something stylish, cozy, and good quality so it lasts you more than just one season. To make your shopping experience more seamless, we shopped the internet and uncovered the best pieces of 2019. From classic leather picks to fuzzy choices you'll want to live in, check out our favorites ahead.
I Stripped My Closet Down to the Essentials, and I'll Never Look Back
It was a hot mid-July day in New York City, and there I was, testing the limits of my organic deodorant.
Despite the heat, I was wearing a long-sleeved cashmere sweater. I'd just KonMari-ed my closet. I didn't have much else left to wear.
Marie Kondo's book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, sparked an extreme decluttering craze that took America by storm, causing men and women to clear out their closets and leave only belongings that "spark joy." I was as caught up in the frenzy as any fashion-lover overdue for culling her ill-fitting and rarely worn items.
The movement illustrated a larger trend playing out across the wardrobes of America: learning to love living with less. It's not a question of buying only the best designer items (though that would be nice) but paring down one's clothing collection to focus on quality over quantity.
Crucially, quality here is defined not by how much an item costs but by how often it's worn and how much it is loved. In my version of a pared-down closet, beloved items from affordable stores hang side by side with the rare investment piece. The notion of a wardrobe is changing, and that often means just having way less stuff.
Removing the Element of Choice
There's a powerful undercurrent that's swept in many women, even in creative fields, who are trying to make do with less. A result: the "capsule wardrobe," a closet stripped bare to just the essentials. (The trend is one of the most popular on Pinterest right now.)
Some women have gone one step further by embracing the concept of the "uniform," a signature outfit. Stella Bugbee, The Cut's editorial director, detailed her own dalliance with minimalism and Marie Kondo in a piece called "Don't Cleanse Your Diet, Purge Your Closet Instead." Bugbee memorably likened her newly clean closet to "an artery scraped of plaque."
The ensuing clarity allowed Bugbee to develop her own spin on uniform dressing. "I can make a commitment to buy less, buy smarter, and wear a few perfect things all the time," Bugbee wrote. "Those few items can serve as my uniform right now."
Likewise, a Manhattan art director named Matilda Kahl won Internet acclaim shortly after writing a widely syndicated essay called "Why I Wear the Same Thing to Work Every Day." Kahl's uniform - a white shirt, skinny tie, and black pants - became her calling card for nearly four years.
For Kahl, a uniform allowed her to be "in control" of what she spent time on - and when. "Monday to Friday I want to be able to fully concentrate on my work," she told us. "I see no reason for spending time in the morning on choosing an outfit."
Kahl believes uniform dressing fits within a wider cultural shift in which women are becoming more deliberate with their clothing choices. "I'm not surprised that women are being more mindful nowadays when it comes to how much they buy and what they buy," she said. "We're slowly coming to an understanding that we should be accepted simply for who we are, the same way men always have been."
At the root of these paring-down stories is a quest, almost juice-fast-like, to find simplicity and happiness through a change of routine. It's an issue facing many millennials, who habitually report being overwhelmed by the number of choices that need to be made in adult life.
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What One Buys Matters
Simply possessing less clothing can prompt a reevaluation of what new pieces you bring into the home. Increasingly, it seems, shoppers want information about what they're buying - and how it's made.
American Apparel paved the way for '90s and noughties feel-good shopping with made-in-the-USA, sweatshop-free designs. As that company's fortunes have declined, other brands such as Everlane, Warby Parker, and TOMS Shoes have filled the ethical shopping void.
One new addition to the list, the womenswear company Cuyana, even includes the words "fewer, better" in its mission statement. It's an attitude Cuyana CEO Karla Gallardo believes has found increasing acceptance since the company's 2013 founding.
"This is part of the core philosophy of Cuyana: we truly believe that fewer, better things can lead to a fuller, richer life and world," Gallardo said. She cited several factors in perpetuating the movement, including Marie Kondo and increased awareness of manufacturing conditions in the wake of the 2013 Rana Plaza building collapse.
Gallardo and her team have launched what they call the "Lean Closet Movement," an online series that helps women pare down their clothing collections, à la Kondo, but with the specific intention of donating their excess. "In addition to just donating clothes, we've seen a hunger for content around how to build a Lean Closet and live a 'leaner' life," Gallardo said.
Everlane's idea of "radical transparency" is changing the industry as well. The company offers an unusual amount of information about each item it sells, detailing costs of production and relevant factory conditions. The company has struck a chord with shoppers; Everlane sales doubled last year.
"The clothing has a current point of view, but can also be worn in 10 years," Everlane CEO Michael Preysman told Racked. "It's a very tricky thing to pull off. In our view, the best way to be environmentally sustainable is to create really great quality clothing that lasts and that has a lasting timestamp."
In Preysman's definition of quality, cost and style are major factors. He adds longevity to the mix, which in practical terms means having to clean out one's closet much less often.
From Order, Happiness
My own KonMari experience has turned me into something of a proselytizer for decluttering. I passed Kondo's book off to a colleague in the true spirit of avoiding accumulation, just as the guide had come to me through a succession of hand-me-downs.
I haven't gone so far as to adopt a uniform - or to pare down my wardrobe to a state that could be called a capsule - but I did come to a big sartorial epiphany: I realized that I should invest only in pieces I'll actually wear.
Seems simple, right? But it took KonMari-ing my closet to finally learn to stop buying those one-off, jazzy pieces to keep around just in case I, say, ever go clubbing again. For me, that means buying black skirts, good black flats, and striped shirts, items I can wear both to work and to dinner on weekends.
And now, since I'm not buying as much random crap, I have newly freed funds to dedicate to buying pieces with a story, ideally items made in conditions I don't have to feel guilty about.
There will always be high-profile clotheshorses like Giovanna Battaglia and Anna Dello Russo, shoppers who buy clothing - and lots of it - out of sheer love for the game. Fashion is art, after all, and certain stylish women around the world will always treat purchasing like collecting. I can't imagine Lauren Santo Domingo KonMari-ing her closet anytime soon.
But these women are the exceptions who prove the rule. The less-is-more philosophy might not be for everyone, but right now, it's working for me.
I Cleaned Out 100+ Items From My Closet by Asking This 1 Question
You would have never known that I organize and overhaul the wardrobes of clients for a living, let alone write books on the subject, if you had seen the state of my closet last week. Standing in my closet last Sunday while trying desperately to find something to wear to brunch led to the realization that my closet was leading a double life. It's not that it was a "hot mess," organizationally speaking. It was, however, glaringly obvious that everything in there represented my previous life, a very different life from the one I am currently living. A closet filled with four-inch heels and designer duds snagged at countless samples sales (read: I worked at Neiman Marcus corporate for almost a decade and everyone drives everywhere in Dallas) does not a smooth transition to the Bay Area make.
So, I made another cup of coffee, turned on my "Closet Overhaul" Spotify playlist, and did to my own closet what I have done hundreds of times for clients in the past.
I picked up the first hanger and asked the million dollar closet question that works like a charm every time I need to make, or assist a client in making, a decision on what stays and what goes. Two hours and several hangers later, I had over 100 items crammed on a rolling rack ready to donate. Cue: mic drop - and it all started with this question . . .
18 One-Piece Swimsuits So Cute, You'll Want to Trash Your Bikinis in 2019
We've got good news - one-piece swimsuits will be hotter than ever in 2019. Not only are they insanely flattering, they also make a statement worthy of your Instagram feed. If you're wondering what every fashion girl will have their eyes on this year, we rounded up the most covetable options. Score them now and be prepped for your next vacation.
Ditch the Marshmallow Coat - 27 Puffer Jackets So Cool, You'll Want to Wear Them All
I was in denial earlier this month; reaching for a peacoat or even a menswear-inspired overcoat seemed reasonable. Not anymore. With the Winter chill setting in, we have no other option but to bundle up - and bundle up in style. The solution is, of course, a cozy, padded puffer jacket that insulates and seals in the heat.
Lest the suggestion conjures up images of the Michelin man or your brother's hand-me-down coat you sported in grade school, we're here to set you straight with a lineup of seriously chic down coats and jackets that won't ruin your outfit. This cool set of bright colors, sleek go-with-anything versions, and new silhouettes will keep you warm all Winter and prevent you from looking like a marshmallow. Just keep reading to shop!
- Additional reporting by Hannah Weil McKinley
2019's Most Wearable Trends
Gazing into a crystal ball would be fun, but the Spring 2019 runways are the surest predictors of the trends that'll line your closet. For the nostalgic type, designers revived some oldies-but-goodies with a contemporary spin - bucket hats and flip-flops, crocheted items, and sweet cardigans. And for the risk-taker, there's plenty of new fodder: a throwback to the iconic pop-star aesthetic from the early aughts - think low-slung hip-huggers and corsets, the likes of which will conjure up images from Britney's heyday. Beyond that, there's a soft new color palette to love - dreamy sorbet colors that'll deliver a much-needed spot of sunshine when your wardrobe needs it most. We know, we hate waiting, too; but get a first glimpse at what's to come when Spring 2019 hits.
- Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak and Nikita Ramsinghani
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Chrissy Teigen Wore Sparkly Biker Shorts Under Her Minidress - BRB, We're Doing the Same
After dripping in $1 million worth of diamonds at John Legend's birthday party, Chrissy Teigen showed off her amazing style with her husband while hitting up LA hot spot Craig's. For their date night, Chrissy wore a sleek white blazer dress with PVC Gianvito Rossi heels.
As an unexpected layering piece, Chrissy styled what looked like a pair of glittery biker shorts and matching turtleneck underneath. While biker shorts have been a huge trend over the past several months, we're pretty sure Chrissy's sparkly version takes the cake as the coolest style. Read on to see all angles of her outfit and shop similar versions for your wardrobe.
Perfect Outfits For Petites Who Want Zero Winter Struggles and All of the Compliments
Getting dressed in the Winter is one thing: cocooning yourself in a coat three sizes too big is quite another. While my bestie might look like a million bucks in a floor-length coat, booties, and a beanie, at 5'1", I'd be disappearing into my outerwear, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. If you're a petite gal and you're looking to show off your outfit when you step outside, but actually keep warm, we have some tips for you - and they're a little more exciting than "buy hand warmers." Ahead, we've curated 24 different ensembles that you can try to highlight your figure, even though you're in layers. Whether you need new night-out ideas or office appropriate combinations, we're here for you in a big way.
Starbucks Is Launching Delivery With Uber Eats, So Good Luck Leaving Your Apartment Now
Online ordering is great and all, but Starbucks is about to make things even easier with delivery through Uber Eats. While only certain locations currently offer delivery through courier services like Postmates and Grubhub, the coffee chain just announced it will be partnering with Uber Eats to offer what should be a more seamless and efficient delivery system.
Starbucks will be available in the app starting Jan. 22 to San Francisco residents only, with the delivery option launching in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC over the coming months. The exciting announcement comes after earlier rumors that Starbucks was exploring a partnership with Uber Eats and Forbes reported that a quarter of Starbucks's 8,000 stores nationwide would likely offer delivery. While we don't have any additional details at this time, we do know the temptation to stay in will be really real now.
Starbucks Is Launching Delivery With Uber Eats, So Good Luck Leaving Your Apartment Now
Online ordering is great and all, but Starbucks is about to make things even easier with delivery through Uber Eats. While only certain locations currently offer delivery through courier services like Postmates and Grubhub, the coffee chain just announced it will be partnering with Uber Eats to offer what should be a more seamless and efficient delivery system.
Starbucks will be available in the app starting Jan. 22 to San Francisco residents only, with the delivery option launching in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC over the coming months. The exciting announcement comes after earlier rumors that Starbucks was exploring a partnership with Uber Eats and Forbes reported that a quarter of Starbucks's 8,000 stores nationwide would likely offer delivery. While we don't have any additional details at this time, we do know the temptation to stay in will be really real now.
45 Stylish Vacation Clothes So Comfy, You'll Never Travel Without Them Again
Packing for your next vacation doesn't have to be stressful. To make it easier, we shopped for the comfiest and cutest clothes that are lightweight, easy to pack, stylish, and, most importantly, cozy. Ahead you'll find our top picks of dresses, tops, skirts, crossbody bags, sandals, and more, so you'll be ready in no time. Keep scrolling to pick your favorites and plan your next getaway.
The Bachelor Doesn't Film Nearly as Long as You Might Think
Now that Colton Underwood's spending more time with the ladies vying for his heart on The Bachelor this season, the tension is heating up in the Bachelor mansion. Colton's sending ladies home, both during rose ceremonies and on group dates, which is a reminder about how easy it can be to get cut if you don't connect - fast. But how long is the Bachelor process, from the moment the contestants step out of the limo to the time Colton (hopefully) gets down on one knee? It turns out there are only a few months for Bachelor stars like Colton to figure out who they'd like to spend the rest of their life with.
According to Insider, Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of The Bachelor filmed for nine weeks. That sounds like a pretty short amount of time for anyone to date before taking their relationship to the next level. But when you think about the fact that Arie and Colton have to make a decision in less than three months that could affect their entire future, it kind of sounds like a recipe for disaster. (It even makes me feel sympathy for Arie's indecisiveness with his first Bachelor proposal to Becca Kufrin!)
Plus, Insider points out that some Bachelor seasons have filmed for even less time, apparently. Sean Lowe's season only filmed for about six weeks, which, in hindsight, sounds pretty crazy. Then again, Sean and Catherine are one of the few Bachelor Nation couples who are still together - when you know, you know . . . at least in their case.
Some of the former contestants' comments about the Bachelor franchise line up with Insider's timeline, too. Leslie Hughes, who competed on Lowe's Bachelor season, told The Daily Beast in 2013 that the season "filmed from September to November."
And even though six to nine weeks is a pretty short amount of time to fall in love, there are a few reasons contestants may not want the show to drag on for longer than that. For one thing, they basically have to put their lives and careers on hold, leaving their jobs to stay at the mansion for any number of weeks.
Plus, Bachelor contestants don't have access to their phones, internet, or TV, another fact Hughes confirmed to The Daily Beast. "The only things I was allowed to keep were my journal and my Bible. We have nothing. We are completely cut off from the world. We have to talk to each other - we have nothing else to do." Spending even a day or a week away from a laptop or iPhone probably sounds impossible for many of us - and the thought of doing it for nine weeks sounds absolutely insane. Anything in the name of love, though, right?
The Bachelor is definitely a unique dating process. And knowing how short the time frame for the show's filming is might make fans sympathize a bit more with the whole "there for the right reasons" conversation. If Colton only has a couple of months to get to know dozens of women, it really is a waste of everyone's time to have ladies there who are just on the show for the exposure. He has to make a huge decision in an incredibly short time, which doesn't sound like a whole lot of fun. But on the plus side, he might come away from the process with his future life partner, which would surely make these taxing weeks on the show more than worthwhile.
Why Longtime Bachelor Fans Already Know This Week's Performer, Tenille Arts
There's always one more surprise when you go on a date on The Bachelor. During a one-on-one with Elyse Dehlbom, Colton Underwood had something special up his sleeve after a day spent at a San Diego amusement park: a "private" performance by Canadian-born country singer Tenille Arts, who sang her song "I Hate This." The song may just have helped the red-headed 31-year-old (an older woman!) from Alaska and the 26-year-old virgin Bachelor fall in love. PS - there was a packed auditorium there to witness the burgeoning couple's PDA. But if you could tear your eyes off of Underwood and his date locking lips, or the sea of smartphones capturing a potential love story unfolding before their eyes, you were probably enthralled by Arts's emotionally charged concert that actually marks her second appearance on the ABC show.
That's right; if Arts looks familiar, it's because in 2018, she performed her song "Moment of Weakness" for then-Bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr. and his date, Chelsea Roy. Ahem, here's hoping this season's couple lasts longer than they did! But whether Dehlbom is the one at the end with Underwood, Arts isn't going anywhere. After releasing her first album, Rebel Child, in 2017, the star was named "artist to watch" by CMT, according to Arts's official website. She has also opened for country megastar Reba McEntire and former American Idol star Scotty McCreery.
It's clear from Arts's Instagram not only that she is super proud to share her music in general, but also that she's a huge fan of the show, as she has now performed for it two years in a row. As a caption to a recent post featuring the singer holding a glass of red and wearing the perfect pajamas for a night in watching The Bachelor, she wrote, "I'm SO excited to be performing on my favorite show again. Safe to say that I definitely don't hate this."
It seems "I Hate This" is enjoying a good deal of success outside of its Bachelor debut. Arts shared on Instagram that the tune rose to No. 1 on Radio Disney's Country chart in early January.
We look forward to seeing more of Arts!
11 Borderline NSFW Music Videos From Rap's Original Queen Bee: Lil' Kim
The artists featured on our list of the sexiest rap videos of 2018 have to pay homage to the original "Nasty One": the queen of shock, Lil' Kim. Nicki Minaj may be inspired by Princess Diana, but she should also hail Lil' Kim, the original queen of rap. Where would Minaj and Cardi B even be without her? Though Lil' Kim has accused Minaj of "identity theft," we'd like to argue that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Even Queen Bey paid homage to the original Queen Bee, dressing up as Lil' Kim for Halloween in 2017. Miley Cyrus also paid homage to the rapper years ago, re-creating Lil Kim's iconic fashion moment at the VMAs. If Beyoncé and Cyrus are on board, so are we. In honor of the iconic female rapper, here are Lil' Kim's top 11 sexiest music videos of all time.
The Bachelor: If You're Living For Hannah B. and Caelynn's Feud, These 30 Tweets Are For You
It's a time-honored tradition on The Bachelor that a villain emerges within the first three episodes. Lo and behold, Colton Underwood's current season has given us plenty of women who seem dedicated to being petty at all times.
Although Catherine seemed like an early front runner in the premiere, Demi kicked things up a notch in episode two with her ageist rants about how women older than 25 are basically hags who should live in the woods for the rest of their lives to spare the world from having to gaze on their hideous, wrinkled faces. (I'm paraphrasing.) But then, in the third episode, which aired on Monday, former pageant girl Hannah B. proved she's not above rolling around in the mud, either.
As the show has previously established, Hannah Brown and Caelynn Miller-Keyes, aka Miss Alabama USA 2018 and Miss North Carolina USA 2018, respectively, competed against each other for the title of Miss USA 2018. Despite being rivals, the two were actually roommates throughout the competition and still have a ton of Instagram photos together up on their pages (though, to be fair, you have to scroll back quite a bit). But during the second episode of season 23, both Hannah and Caelynn separately told the cameras that the tension that began bubbling between them at the pageant never quite dissipated, and now it's fully morphed into full-on bad blood.
In the most recent episode, after seeing that Caelynn's relationship with Colton was progressing faster than her own, Hannah decided that he needed to know . . . something about her former roommate that would change how he views her entirely. But when she sat down to chat it out, she couldn't pinpoint an exact reason she doesn't like or trust Caelynn and why he shouldn't either. But, because karma is swift, Hannah B.'s gossipy move immediately backfired and Colton decided to give the rose of the night to Caelynn.
Although Hannah later admitted that the whole situation was "a total train wreck" and it was a petty move, a pool party with Colton quickly changed her opinion. While chatting with Heather about the Caelynn situation, Hannah said Caelynn "better beware" and that she has "a tank full of rage" inside her (?!?!?!?) when it comes to Caelynn that she's "ready to let out." And then she roared - roared - for a solid 10 seconds straight. What is in the water at that mansion, you guys?!
Hannah is going to regret that #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/MZ4N5cfE26
- Lisa Davidson (@TorontoFitmom) January 22, 2019
By the end of the episode, Caelynn warns Colton that Hannah B. is "manipulative and toxic" and that things dissolved between the two women after Caelynn placed better than her at the Miss America pageant. When Colton runs back to Hannah and asks her if she's as trash as Caelynn says (lol), Hannah insinuates that Caelynn is a sociopath.
"She can put on a show of whatever Caelynn wants to be, for whatever version Caelynn wants to be, for whatever goal is in mind," she said, trying to convince Colton that he can't trust Caelynn. "If you picked her at the end, you'd never see the full person. It breaks my heart for you."
Naturally, the feud has sparked plenty of top-tier memes from Bachelor Nation, which you can scroll through at your leisure ahead.
The Bachelor: Here Are the Women Who Colton Has Already Eliminated
Are you ready for a whole lot of Colton? Because the 23rd season of The Bachelor has officially kicked off, and the former NFL player has taken his first steps toward finding true love. The man of the hour, who was dumped by Becca Kufrin on the last season of The Bachelorette and also linked up with on-again, off-again flame Tia Booth on Bachelor in Paradise, is searching for his soulmate, and he certainly has some interesting women trying to woo him.
But sadly - for the ladies, anyway - not everyone has made it through with a rose. In fact, the first batch of contestants have already been sent packing without roses. Check out the status of all the women on the show ahead, and keep checking back each week to see who is still in the running for Colton's heart!
If You're Rooting For Tayisha Adams to Be Colton's Pick on The Bachelor, This Is For You
Are you falling in love with Tayisha Adams's bright, beautiful smile and positive attitude on The Bachelor? This California girl and potential love interest for this season's virgin Bachelor is more than just a pretty face. Adams is a phlebotomist, which means she knows how to draw blood, and according to the 28-year-old's official ABC bio, she was also a Girl Scout for 12 years, and recently completed a mission trip to Africa through her church. So yeah, Adams is a cool human all around.
Her dedication to serving others doesn't mean she doesn't know how to have some serious fun, though. Adams confesses she loves to go wine tasting in her spare time. And as we learned from her Instagram, she's hooked on travel and adventure. Here are more things to know about this potential front runner for Underwood's heart.
Excuse Us, but We're So Impressed by This Bachelor Contestant's Makeup Skills
On The Bachelor's first group date this season, Elyse Dehlbom won over fans (and Colton!) by sharing a story about her age. Colton gave her the group date rose, so why is Elyse saying she "can't accept a proposal" in the previews for future Bachelor episodes?
At the time of season 23's filming, Elyse was 31, putting her on the older end of the contestants' age spectrum. So when the ladies were asked to describe a "first" on their group date, she used her age to her advantage, admitting that The Bachelor marked the first time she was dating a younger man. (Colton is 26 during this season.) Colton was so impressed with her honesty and willingness to address her age head-on that he decided to keep her on for another week.
It seems like Colton is pretty intrigued by Elyse, or at least he was at first. So it's a bit baffling to see she will be having second thoughts in the trailer for the show's upcoming episodes. Then again, a lot can change in a short amount of time on The Bachelor.
Whatever's in store for Elyse and Colton's future, though, Elyse seems like a really unique person, and she's got a lot going for her. Here are a few things fans should know about the Arizona-based makeup artist.
The Bachelor's Ridiculous Cougar Comments Are Laughable, but the Ageism Flows Both Ways
At the age of 27, you better apply for an AARP card - or, at least, that's what the "cougar" standard on the current season of The Bachelor would suggest. From hair length to skin color, the pool of women who are likely to be accepted as contestants on The Bachelor is already limited. Now the topic of age has come into play, and the judgment is going both ways.
We already know that the dating franchise has an age issue. No men ages 21 or 22 years old have ever appeared on The Bachelorette, and only very few 23- and 24-year-old men have ever competed. However, the same can't be said about the women on The Bachelor, where the tables are flipped and more women in their earlier 20s are cast. This season in particular is putting lots of emphasis on the women's age, maybe because Colton Underwood is one of the youngest Bachelors we've ever had (or maybe because there's a stereotype that men prefer younger women), and, in a strange turn of events, being "younger" and being "older" have become negatives on the show.
This leads us to the second episode of season 23 of The Bachelor. During the first group date, Elyse Dehlbom, who is 31 years old, shared during an onstage storytelling that she has a history of dating men who are older than her, and that Colton, who is 26 years old, is the first younger man she's ever dated. She joked that the contestants 27 and older were part of the "cougar den." Colton gave her the group date rose that night and praised her for being "brave" for sharing her age on stage. Since when is being in your 30s something to hide?
That's not where it ends. There's an off-putting age dynamic among the women. If you're 21 or 22, you're likely deemed too young and someone who doesn't know what she wants - in this season, even called "a child" - but if you're in your late 20s or older, you're too old. So what's the perfect age? 24? 25? 26? What if the Bachelor is in his 30s? Does that make a difference? History has told us no. Most recently, Arie Luyendyk Jr. became the Bachelor at age 35, and gave his final rose to now-wife Lauren Burnham, who was 25 years old during filming.
Twenty-three-year-old Demi Burnett has made less than favorable comments about the "older" contestants. "I'm not worried about it, because there's no advantage to being an older woman here," Demi said during the second episode. Demi, who claimed "I don't have competition here," gives the impression that her age is an advantage. "The cougar attacks do not get to me at all," Demi said. "It's water off my back."
The stereotyping based on age goes the other way as well, though. Elyse called herself and the "over 27" contestants "cougars" as well (though it appeared to be a light-hearted comment in response to Demi) and 31-year-old Tracy Shapoff highlighted Demi's young age as a reason why she might not be mature enough for a commitment - we don't think we have to tell you that maturity level doesn't necessarily coincide with age. The issue seems to be such a focus for the women on the season that producers on the show centered a large part of the episode around the dynamic. From previews, it seems the conversation will continue.
Some viewers found the cougar talk funny, while others took offense to it. One Twitter user said, "Please don't even joke about 27 yr olds being cougars. I only have a liter of wine in the house," and another pointed out Demi's comments specifically, saying "I can't wait until Demi turns 30 and all the 21 year olds call her an old cougar." Personally, I find the whole cougar talk ridiculous and actually kind of laughable. A 31-year-old woman dating a 26-year-old man is short from shocking, and worthy of that absurd label? It's disrespectful for Demi to talk about being "older" in such a negative light, but it's also not fair to make assumptions about someone's personality or readiness to find love and get married based on their young age. Either way, aging is unavoidable, and there will be a seat waiting for everyone at the table during the early bird dinner special, regardless.
7 Things to Know About The Bachelor's Troublemaker, Demi Burnett
She's from Texas, so you might say it's no surprise Demi Burnett is all about going big or going home. The bold blonde may be ruffling a few feathers at the Bachelor mansion in Los Angeles - hmm, kissing Colton in front of other girls during a group date and showing up in a robe to give the Bachelor a private massage? - but according to her social media, she's a down-home country girl at heart. Her official bio says the 23-year-old hails from a town called Red Oak in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where she loves fishing and riding an ATV, and she is a huge Game of Thrones fan.
But there's more to know about this aspiring Victoria's Secret Angel (no, really - her bucket list item is to be the first petite VS Angel, according to ABC). Here are some things we learned scrolling through her Instagram feed. Spoiler alert, Colton: she's pretty darn cool and totally hilarious (her Instagram handle is @demi_not_lovato).
Hannah B. and Caelynn Didn't Get Along Way Before The Bachelor - Here's Why
The only thing more dramatic than drama on The Bachelor is previous drama that carried over to become drama on The Bachelor. Still with us? Two contestants after Colton Underwood's heart knew each other before the show, and let's just say they didn't start filming on good terms.
Hannah Brown and Caelynn Miller-Keyes, aka Miss Alabama USA 2018 and Miss North Carolina USA 2018, respectively, competed for the title of Miss USA 2018. Not only that, but the two were roommates during the competition. During the second episode of season 23, both women separately commented on the tension that started at the pageant and carried over to the show.
"Hannah. B and I know each other, and we're not necessarily the best of friends," Caelynn said. "We competed at Miss USA together. She's Miss Alabama, and I'm Miss North Carolina. We were roommates at Miss USA. We were super close, and then she was not happy that I was first runner-up. She was mad she didn't place. For sure, there were a lot of hurt feelings. With Hannah, there's a facade, and then it starts to crumble. Hannah kind of snapped. She flipped a switch, and I was like, 'Wow, this is a whole new Hannah.' So being in this environment, it's pretty similar." Caelynn thinks that switch will be flipped again on the show and that it will happen pretty quickly.
Hannah B. also had some choice words about Caelynn, saying: "I'm not happy that Caelynn's getting time with Colton. If I start thinking about it, I'll turn into a crazy woman. I think I definitely have more insight to, like, what type of person she is. Like, she's fake." Yikes! If only that room they shared could talk.
"It's just so funny because there's not one person in the world that I have a problem with, except her," Hannah B. said to Hannah Godwin about Caelynn. "It totally scares me for Colton."
While we don't know the full story yet about what happened during the big pageant, the ladies must know each other pretty well from sharing a room.
"My relationship with Colton was solidified last night that there is definitely something there," Hannah B. said. "But now, I'm really scared that she's gonna say something to him to really screw it up."
There's still some social media evidence of the contestants' friendship on Instagram, but the last photo of just the two of them was posted by Hannah B. in February 2018. Keep reading to see pictures of the pageant beauties from, uh, better times.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Mario Lopez Reunited, and My Bayside-Loving Heart Can't Take It
Time out! Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Mario Lopez had a Saved by the Bell reunion on Wednesday when Gosselaar stopped by Extra to talk about his new TV show, The Passage. After Gosselaar teased Lopez for always calling him rather than texting him, the former costars caught up on each other's lives, talking about what their kids are up to these days as Lopez looks forward to expanding his family.
Oh, and the important question: yes, of course they talked about their Bayside days! When Lopez asked Gosselaar what people ask him most often, Gosselaar said, "Where's Slater?" He added that while his wife didn't watch the show growing up, his kids do watch it, joking that they're "not impressed." Later, the two snapped a selfie and re-created one of their Saved by the Bell poses 30 years later. Yes, 30!
Check out the pair's full conversation in the clip above, then test your Saved by the Bell knowledge and relive The Tonight Show's epic Bayside reunion from a few years ago.
Whew! Ansel Elgort and Violetta Komyshan's Beach PDA Is So Hot, We're Sweating
While plenty of us are braving the cold weather in the US, Ansel Elgort and Violetta Komyshan have escaped to Mexico for some fun in the sun. The couple is currently enjoying a romantic vacation in Punta Mita, and on Sunday, they were seen packing on the PDA on the beach. Ansel and Violetta snuck in a few kisses and cuddled up near the shore. The 24-year-old actor ditched his shirt and debuted his new bleach-blonde hair, while the 22-year-old ballet dancer showed off her figure in a blue thong bikini.
Ansel and Violetta first crossed paths at LaGuardia High School in NYC and have been dating on and off since 2012. "I think he had his eye on me, because we were in the same lunch period or something," Violetta previously told Cosmopolitan."We exchanged numbers and became friends, and then we started dating when I was at the end of sophomore year." They fell in love, and the rest is history.
Heather Martin Is Way More Than Just The Bachelor's "Never Been Kissed" Girl
Much has been made of Colton's virginity on this season of The Bachelor, but he's not the only one with a limited sexual past. Heather told Colton that she's never kissed anyone before, and he, well, could relate.
Even though Heather was nervous on the second episode of the season to tell Colton she'd never smooched anyone, she wasn't exactly hiding it on the show. Her official Bachelor contestant bio lists her job as "Never Been Kissed." In reality, though, Heather is gainfully employed - in an Instagram post about the show, she added the hashtag #ihaveajob, just so everyone was on the same page.
In fact, according to Heather's LinkedIn profile, she's an assistant program manager at a company called Aethercomm. The California-based company makes products to be used in combat, according to its own LinkedIn page. Impressive and so much more than that show tagline gave away.
So what else don't we know about Heather? Here are a few things we've learned about the sweet Bachelor contestant so far.
Reese Witherspoon's Family Ski Vacation Looks Like a Winter Wonderland Dream
When I go on vacation, I typically choose someplace sunny and tropical, but Reese Witherspoon's ski vacation is giving me major FOMO. The 42-year-old actress is currently vacationing with her family in Montana, and it looks like a blast! Despite the cold temperature (23 degrees Fahrenheit, to be exact), Reese and her mom Betty seem to be having the best time taking Boomerang videos, skiing, and curling up by the fire. Reese's 15-year-old son, Deacon, is also on the trip, and I can't get over how grown-up he looks!
Reese and Betty were both recently featured in Vogue's February issue, along with Reese's 19-year-old daughter, Ava. In the magazine, Reese opened up about her mission to fight against inequality and diversity in Hollywood. "The idea is to put women at the center of the story. I was sick of making movies where I was the only female lead on the set," Reese explained. The actress has since vowed to take on projects that reflect the real world, and I hope this inspires others to do the same.
The Bachelor's Catherine Is an Aspiring DJ, but She Has a Fascinating Day Job, Too
On Monday night's season premiere of The Bachelor, a number of contestants were quick to single out Catherine Agro as a potential season villain. She talked to Colton a record four times at the cocktail party ahead of the rose ceremony, leaving others miffed they didn't get more time with him.
But what does 26-year-old Catherine do when she's not vying for Colton's love, or caring for her dog, Lucy? According to her Bachelor contestant bio, she's a recreational DJ, in addition to being a real estate agent. "By night, Catherine is DJ Agro - an up-and-coming hip-hop DJ making a name for herself on the Ft. Lauderdale club scene," her bio reads.
With that in mind, can local Bachelor fans go see DJ Agro in action? Catherine's Instagram bio says that she's a producer/DJ, so it looks like this isn't just a joke she made up for the show. Unfortunately, her Instagram account features just 27 posts, none of which show her DJ skills in action.
Catherine's Instagram bio also links to a website for Jade Green Consulting, "an elite professional advisory firm focused on international cannabis business initiatives." Her bio on the site reads: "After receiving dual degrees in Communications and Business Marketing, Catherine studied International Business at RMIT in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to joining Jade Green Consulting to lead business development initiatives, Catherine spent over four years in commercial real estate sales and development in South Florida." Among that, real estate, and her apparent DJ endeavors, Catherine definitely keeps busy.
It's worth pointing out that Catherine's ABC bio lists her as an "up-and-coming" DJ. So it's possible that she didn't have many gigs before going on the show, and that The Bachelor will help her draw more business to her side hustle, whether or not she and Colton end up together. For now, though, there doesn't seem to be much evidence of Catherine's DJ career online, so fans will just have to take her word for it.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Have a Friendly Reunion at Church With Their Kids
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck may have finalized their divorce back in October, but the exes appear to be keeping things friendly. On Sunday, Jen and Ben reunited for church service in LA with their kids, Violet, 13, Seraphina, 10, and Samuel, 6. The pair seemed to be on good terms as they chatted and Jen flashed a few smiles. "Ben and Jen have immense love and respect for one another," Us Weekly previously reported. "They still coparent together and that will always come first."
Jen has since moved on with tech CEO John Miller and from the looks of it, their romance is heating up! After it was rumored that they were planning a romantic holiday getaway together, the couple was spotted showing some sweet PDA just before the new year. Ben, on the other hand, continues to work on his sobriety and is busy filming his new movie, Torrance.
23 Award Season Movies You Can Watch From the Comfort of Your Own Home
While we all wait to find out which prestigious films will earn Oscar nominations, you might as well check out the critically acclaimed movies that have nabbed nods and award from the Critics' Choice, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards in the meantime. Although a few are still making their way out of theaters, likely Oscar nominees like Black Panther, Roma, and Crazy Rich Asians are only one click away from being on your TV screen. Keep reading to see which hits you can watch ASAP!
Lady Gaga Calls Out Mike Pence and His Wife For LGBTQ+ Discrimination: "You Are Wrong"
Lady Gaga is currently in the midst of her Las Vegas Enigma residency, but on Saturday night, the 32-year-old powerhouse singer paused her show to call out Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Second Lady Karen Pence. Earlier in the week, Karen announced her plans to resume teaching at an anti-LGBTQ+ Christian school, and Gaga is not here for it. "If Mike Pence thinks it's acceptable that his wife works at a school that bans LGBTQ, you are wrong," she said in a Twitter video posted by a fan. "You are the worst representation of what it means to be a Christian. I am a Christian woman and what I do know about Christianity is that we bear no prejudice and everybody is welcome."
Gaga also spoke out against the ongoing government shutdown and took a shot directly at Donald Trump. "If the f*cking president of the United States could please put our government back," Gaga urged. "There are people who live paycheck to paycheck and need their money."
Just last week, Karen announced that she would be teaching art again at Immanuel Christian School in Virginia after she previously stopped when Mike left Congress to become the governor of Indiana. The school not only requires that its employees follow rules that discriminate against gay and transgender people, but its application form also asks applicants to confirm that their marriage is "the uniting of one man and one woman." Gaga has been a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, and we love that she continues to use her voice for causes she believes in.
Sex Education: Here Are All the Songs From the Show You'll Want to Have on Repeat
If you haven't watched Netflix's new series Sex Education yet, then you're not only missing out on a hilariously awkward comedy, you're also missing out on its insanely catchy soundtrack. In Sex Education - starring Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield - an inexperienced high school student, who ironically has plenty of sexual knowledge thanks to his sex therapist mother, decides to team up with a bad girl and open an underground sex therapy clinic at school. The soundtrack combines the best of the '80s and '90s - including music from A-ha, the Violent Femmes, and Billy Idol - with jams from songwriter Ezra Furman, who teamed up with the Sex Education creators to make the soundtrack. The result is basically magic. Take a listen to see for yourself.
Hold the Phone - Did You Know Meghan Markle Was in a Sorority?
Before Meghan Markle rose to fame as an actress (and eventually a royal), she was just an ordinary college student and a sorority sister. While studying at Northwestern University, where she double-majored in theater and international relations (how fitting!), Meghan was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, a sisterhood founded in 1870 at Monmouth College on the tenets of friendship, support, self-growth, and continuing education. To celebrate her nuptials last May, KKG even released Meghan's 2000-2001 sophomore sorority portrait, and - no surprise - she hasn't aged a day (minus the gorgeous ring and the baby bump).
Though Meghan has largely remained mum about her time during college, reporting that she was a theater nerd and loved that Northwestern gave her a chance to explore her biracial identity through an African-American studies class, her fellow Kappa sisters have nothing but good things to say about the future royal, who also served as a recruitment chairwoman for the sorority. As Liz Kores Graham, a woman who rushed Kappa Kappa Gamma alongside Meghan when they were freshmen, told the Chicago Tribune, "Meg was sort of always this ethereal, sophisticated, beautiful creature who lived with us and was always willing to lend you a top."
Her Kappa sister Liz also mentioned that Meghan was always diplomatic as she navigated conflict in the sorority house, which we imagine was great preparation for navigating the many rules and complications of the royal family, though Kappa's core values may have also played a role. According to Cari Hahn, who was a sister from the same sorority but in another chapter in Florida, Kappa is very passionate about philanthropy and Meghan is a perfect embodiment of those values. "I think Meghan will be able to use the skills she's learned and use them with her new role in the royal family," Cari told Express.
Another Northwestern Kappa Kappa Gamma member who graduated a year before Meghan, Coulter Bump, recalls how she and her sisters were instantly drawn to Meghan's charm and worked hard to recruit her. "She always had this manner to her of being dignified and poised, just very appropriate in every circumstance," she said. "A person like that is what I wanted to ensure we had in our house and luckily, she liked us back." Considering how smitten we are with the glowing beauty, it's no surprise that an 18-year-old Meghan was a top pick when it came to recruitment.
12 Nicki Minaj Videos So Sexy They Could Cartoonishly Break a Thermometer
Nicki Minaj has worked hard over the past decade to become the ultimate rapper, and her videos only keep getting sexier. The take-no-prisoners artist, notorious for her fast mouth and smokin' hot body, often knows how to create a video that is all kinds of fire. While she is in no way done making music that's hot (have you seen the music video for her recent collaboration with Ariana Grande?), here are her top 12 sexiest videos so far.
And in case you haven't seen the aforementioned video for "Bed," it's on our list.
Crunches Are Bad For Your Back - Here Are 10 Ab Exercises to Do Instead
Whether you work out every single day or hit the gym every blue moon, you're probably familiar with the popular ab exercise crunches. If you had to take a guess, how many crunches do you think you've done in your lifetime? Hundreds? Thousands? You more than likely did them in your high school gym class, during a quick at-home ab workout, and you probably do them during your favorite group fitness class. It's understandable why crunches are such a popular exercise - they're simple and can be done anywhere, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're good for you.
World-renowned professor of spine biomechanics, Stuart McGill, PhD, found that crunches and sit-ups place 3,300 newtons (340 kilograms/749.60 pounds) of compressive force on the spine when it's in a flexed position. The repeated force of crunches can cause the discs in your back to bulge (the gel nucleus of the disc bulges), pressing on nerves causing lower-back pain and potentially causing a herniated disc. Whether you're a regular at the gym or love to do cardio dance workouts every now and then, a disc injury can sideline you for quite some time.
If you're currently experiencing lower back pain or would rather not run the risk for injury, Dr. McGill came up with the "Big 3" exercises to strengthen the core, focusing specifically on stability and control. If you're looking to expand your repertoire of ab exercises that are back-friendly, consider the following moves for a strong core and a healthy back.
This Is What Your Macros Should Be If You're Trying to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian
You've already heard this before: weight loss is all about calories in, calories out (or CICO). And while that seems like an easy-enough concept, it's much more complicated. Everyone burns calories at a different rate, thanks to a little thing called your metabolism. And with other factors - such as age, sex, and activity level - in the mix, finding your exact calorie target isn't a one-size-fits-all number. (To get a close estimate of how many calories you should eat to lose weight, check out this formula).
This is why many people have turned to counting macros. Macronutrients are what make up the calories in food, and the three types are carbohydrates, protein, and fat. One gram of carbs is four calories, one gram of protein is four calories, and one gram of fat is nine calories. The theory behind counting macros is that you focus on the quality of foods you are eating rather than just calories alone. And if you focus on good-quality food and balance out your macros, you will get a well-rounded diet full of fiber-rich carbs, healthy fats, and lean protein.
But what should your macro profile look like if you're trying to lose weight? "Ideal macronutrient breakdown will vary from person to person, as there are a variety of factors that go into calculating the optimal ratio," registered dietitian and ACSM-certified personal trainer Jim White, owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, told POPSUGAR. And while it will depend on your caloric needs, activity levels, and goals, Jim recommends a standard macro breakdown as a good place to start, which he shares below.
What Your Macro Breakdown Should Be For Weight Loss
"For weight loss, we typically try to increase protein and fat intake and decrease carbohydrate intake," Jim explained. "Protein increases a person's metabolism. With a decreased carbohydrate intake, the body has less fuel to use to get through a high-intensity workout. An increased fat intake allows the body to start using fat as the main source of energy and thus is burned more so than any of the other macronutrients."
Still, he doesn't think people should completely give up carbs or even eat a low-carb diet. For weight loss, Jim recommends a general breakdown of 40:30:30 - 40 percent carbs, 30 percent protein, and 30 percent fat. This ensures you are getting enough carbs to give you energy and fuel your workouts, protein to build muscle and keep you satiated, and fat to also increase satiety and help your body burn fat.
To find out exactly how many calories should come from each macro, you need to know your daily calorie intake. So if you are eating 1,900 calories a day, 760 should come from carbs, 570 from protein, and 570 from fat. For a more in-depth way to calculate your calories from macros, find the equations here.
All in all, counting macros is an excellent weight-loss tool that can also help you create a healthy, well-rounded diet. And while 40:30:30 is a good place to start, you may want to meet with a registered dietitian to determine your exact macro needs. The best part? You can make room for splurges; IIFYM is all about fitting your favorite foods and treats into your diet.
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