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vendredi 22 février 2019
On Being Called "Brown Sugar" and "Oprah" in Morocco
It's a truth universally acknowledged that when you complain to an ignorant man about being catcalled, they'll say you should take it as a compliment. And when you further explain that being catcalled abroad is even worse, they'll mansplain to you that it's just the way the culture is and you should just suck it up and expect it if you're going to travel.
I don't recall being whistled at or spoken to like a sexual object much in my youth. I wasn't exactly the ideal standard of beauty in my small town, so it wasn't until I moved away to bigger cities that I realized that this unfortunate act of catcalling was something that could happen to me. And sadly, as I've gotten older and lived in cities such as Los Angeles, London, and New York, it's only gotten worse. I'll never enjoy being on the receiving end of it and certainly do not consider it flattering.
My adventurous nature took me on a trip to Morocco after finding extremely inexpensive flights. It was a country I had heard so much about and just had to figure out if all the hype was justified. Thankfully, I was overjoyed to find out that it exceeded my expectations. Morocco is an intense blend of old and new. The vibrant colors, smells of spices, and old ruins were fulfilling my Indiana Jones fantasies.
In my research, before I arrived, it was made clear that the men of Morocco tended more toward the aggressive side when it came to interactions with women. I had faced many sexual remarks toward me in my travels to other locations but didn't want to go in with a bad attitude about this and have it ruin the trip. From the moment I landed in the North African country, a barrage of physical remarks rained down upon me. My inner angry feminist was enraged.
It's a complicated feeling to want to change the world and how women are treated, but then to try and respect the culture of a country and not go in with a stubborn mind on how things are done. I wanted so badly to stand up for myself, but I also didn't want to cause a scene. I just let it be because I wanted to enjoy my time there, even if it meant feeling tremendously uncomfortable.
I do have to give it to Moroccan catcallers, though, for their creativity. When I'm walking around New York City, I just get a honk and suggestive look from a car as it passes by, or told that I should be smiling by a stranger who thinks he should get to dictate what my face looks like for him. Or I might be trying to innocently enjoy a museum when a security guard comes up to me and whispers right up in my ear in a creepy voice that he thinks I'm pretty. At least in Morocco, I received the borderline sexual harassment compliments with a bit of flair.
Morocco is insanely gorgeous and I don't want to miss out on seeing more of it just because some random guy called me Brown Sugar.
As a curvy black woman, some of my favorite names I've been called in Morocco are Beyoncé, Brown Sugar, Oprah, Bob Marley, and Whoopi Goldberg. I guess in a way I certainly do feel flattered. Beyoncé, Oprah, and Whoopi's careers are literally my life goals, so being compared to them could be considered a bit nice. Brown Sugar feels a little obvious, but at least it's sweet. And traveling with long, thick braids, I guess I was just asking for the Bob Marley comparisons.
I realize that a lot of it has to do with being a marketing tactic to make people pay attention to them and possibly come over to buy their products. The culture is that of hustling as hard as possible to make enough money to support themselves or their families, so I understand that it's all about how to gain new customers. And I'm sure I didn't notice if they were also saying things to men as well since I was in my own head a lot with each new name they called me.
Despite being treated this way, I went back to Morocco a year later and still have plans to go again in the near future. The thing is, it definitely may suck for a woman to have to endure these sexist moments while seeing the world, but the fact of the matter is that Morocco is insanely gorgeous and I don't want to miss out on seeing more of it just because some random guy called me Brown Sugar.
Morocco is still one of my favorite countries I've been to, and the first location I mention when people ask me for suggestions of places to go. The culture may not be the most attractive thing for a Westernized feminist to have to digest, but it's good to get outside of your comfort zone and face those that haven't been brought fully up to speed on how many women don't like to be spoken to. My inner Oprah gives me the serenity to face anything, including being called Oprah by someone who needs to back away five steps and not touch me, please.
This Wedding Photographer Shared His Favorite Shots, and They Will Take Your Breath Away
Photographer Jeffrey Lewis Bennett first impressed us with his cool wedding GIFs, and now he's back with some seriously spectacular photos that will have you believing in the inexplicable magic of love.
The Detroit-based wedding photographer travels all over the US covering weddings and engagements and along the way has captured some beautifully romantic and emotional moments between couples.
Out of all the thousands of photos Bennett has taken this past year, he's sharing his favorite wedding and engagement photos and GIFs of 2018. From a newlywed couple's spontaneous tree swing to another's epic sunset kiss with the Pacific Coast as the backdrop, these shots perfectly represent the joyful, silly, fun, beautiful, and uniquely magical sides of love.
See the extraordinary wedding photos and GIFs ahead.
Samsung Is Releasing a Foldable Smartphone, and Our Wallets Are Trembling
After months of speculation, Samsung has finally named its highly anticipated folding smartphone: the Galaxy Fold. With six camera lenses and a foldable 7.3-inch AMOLED Infinity Flex Display, this powerhouse of a phone is a bonafide game changer.
Samsung gave the world a first look at the new phone at its launch event, Samsung Unpacked, on Wednesday in San Francisco. The Galaxy Fold will have a 4.6-inch display, but when unfolded, the display will be a whopping 7.3 inches. The Galaxy Fold is optimal for the ultimate multitasker. When unfolded, the new multiactive window system lets you open and navigate up to three apps at once. It's backed by a next-gen AP chipset and 12 gigabytes of RAM data storage, so you can seamlessly use this high-powered phone.
Ten years after the first Galaxy, we didn't just change the shape of the phone, we changed the shape of tomorrow. #GalaxyFold
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The device will come in four colors: Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Martian Green, and Astro Blue. Samsung's new smartphone will cost you a pretty penny - $1,980, to be exact. It will be available for purchase beginning on April 26. If you're in the market for new headphones, you can pair the device with Samsung's new Galaxy Buds for $149.
The Galaxy Fold may have stolen the show, but Samsung released a full slate of new products. The company expanded its smartphone line with the new Galaxy S10, the Galaxy S10 Plus, the Galaxy S10e, and the Galaxy S10 5G. Samsung also released new smart watches: the Galaxy Watch Active, the Galaxy Fit, and the Galaxy Fit E.
Coming to Terms With My Anti-Abortion Upbringing
The following post originally appeared on The Fem Word, a global platform amplifying women's voices and stories.
I had my first encounter with our nation's abortion debate on an otherwise unremarkable day when I was about eight.
The details are fuzzy - I don't remember where I was exactly or where my mother and I were driving to - but I starkly remember the protest signs bearing graphic images of aborted fetuses surrounding our car. I remember crying, terrified, in the back seat. Despite this experience, I wouldn't learn exactly what the word "abortion" entailed until long after I was sent to Catholic school.
From 5th grade until I left for college, I wore some version of plaid and studied hard to ensure my theology grade did not drag down my GPA. On mass days, classes would come second to sitting in pews and being berated for not closing our hymnals quietly enough. I joined the choir and eventually become a cantor both out of my love for music and because any Catholic school chorister will tell you it makes time fly. We would pray for all the saints, the ill, the dying and deceased, our neighbors, and the unborn babies.
Our sex education was limited to "don't" and "but only in marriage to make children," once in 5th grade and once in 8th grade. As a sophomore in high school, one health class period was devoted to discussing sexually transmitted infections. To this day, I can't spell chlamydia without looking it up - or explain how it differs from gonorrhea. There were no lessons about birth control (outside of abstinence, of course), and no talk of how to negotiate the tricky sexual politics we, especially the girls, inevitably would face.
"Even after I left the Church in my late teens, I struggled to reconcile my progressive perspective with my inner conflict about abortion."
Each January, I would watch some of my peers, teachers, and parent chaperones board a bus to march for life in Washington, D.C. I'll admit I didn't quite understand why anyone would willingly stand out in the cold and (sometimes) inclement weather just to prove a point. That being said, I was one of half a million people walking, chanting "my body, my choice," and waving signs to protest the Trump administration at the inaugural Women's March in 2017. Things change. Perspectives change. People change. I know I did.
But getting to that point in an environment that precludes discussion of complex moral issues, and actively perpetuates harmful rhetoric about women's bodies and choices, is not simple. Growing up, my standing in the anti-abortion camp was a given - though, much like sex, never talked about. For much of my adolescence, abortion was a bogeyman - the A-word that represented the ultimate transgression and gravest of sins for women: ending a life and placing her own above another's. In that silence, as there so often is with silence, there was stigma and shame.
Shame is an effective tool. Feelings of guilt can be so potent and insidious that even those, like myself, who leave the capital "C" Church find themselves wrestling with the cultural and religious lessons they internalized as children. Rather than reveal our shame for the world to see and potentially stigmatize, we stay silent and hide our questions, our traumas, and our dissent.
Even after I left the Church in my late teens, I struggled to reconcile my progressive perspective with my inner conflict about abortion. It wasn't enough that I felt like a bad Catholic for questioning the Church's and my formative community's stance on women, sexuality, and gender. I also felt like a bad feminist for even having to think about whether I believed in a woman's right to choose what is best for her over what had been drilled into me for years - that life begins at conception. But what about her life, I wondered.
It's more than religion, though. Our culture wrongs women continuously in many ways, including thrusting upon us the expectation that motherhood is our ultimate and most sacred of destinies. In school, this expectation was telegraphed to us constantly ("Hail Mary . . . blessed are thou among women"). Then there was the only viable alternative as communicated to us by male priests: becoming a nun.
Even today, when I share that I am not considering or planning for children in my future, I am told that I will change my mind or even met with outrage. This reaction is spurred in part by our societal belief that women must put the needs of others above their own, and that to do otherwise for any reason is not only selfish but shameful. This stigma exists even in spite of research from the Guttmacher Institute finding that 59 percent - nearly 6 in ten - of women having abortions in the United States are already mothers.
"There was no single defining, light bulb moment when I stepped over the no man's land between anti-abortion and pro-choice."
Let me be clear: there is nothing wrong about wanting to be a mother. Just as there is nothing wrong with not wanting to be a mother. Having that choice, however, is vital to helping us as a culture overcome this idea that women are meant for a specific biological and emotional destiny. That women cannot and should not be the center of their own lives, even for a moment.
There was no single defining, light bulb moment when I stepped over the no man's land between anti-abortion and pro-choice. My realization that I believe wholly and passionately in a woman's right to choose was something that came to me as gradually as watching snow cover a lawn. My views, however, were tempered in the furnace of the 2016 election and the anti-woman, anti-choice policies and rhetoric that dominate our daily cultural discourse ever since.
Today, we face an administration that is more openly hostile toward abortion than we have ever seen. Political candidates openly run on promises of overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that effectively legalized abortion nationwide, and which these politicians and their constituency view as a moral blight on our country. Supreme Court justices are nominated (and confirmed) in part because they have records indicating they will support an anti-abortion agenda.
Critics calling for the government to "defund" Planned Parenthood (for which abortions make up approximately 3 percent of all the organization's services) fail to seriously consider the ramifications for those who rely on Planned Parenthood's necessary cancer screenings, birth control, STD testing, and both sex and reproductive education services.
States like Missouri, Kentucky, Utah, and Tennessee continue to pass abortion restrictions devoid of scientific evidence that tie up clinics and providers in red tape with the explicit purpose of making abortions more challenging or even outright impossible for some women (especially women of color) to access. These targeted legislative hit jobs have led to the rise of unethical crisis pregnancy centers, which are notorious for using coercive tactics to counsel reluctant women against abortion. This past June, the Supreme Court ruled 5-to-4 that these centers need not provide abortion information to pregnant visitors.
Finally, inaccuracies and flat-out lies about abortion - that having an abortion will hurt a woman's future fertility, or that women who have abortions are more likely to suffer mental health issues or develop breast cancer - continue to perpetuate a toxic cycle of shame and ignorance.
The truth is, despite declining rates, abortion is a common experience for women in the United States, as nearly one in four will terminate a pregnancy in her lifetime. In fact, it's so common that Catholic women have abortions at relatively the same rate as all women. The reasons for terminating a pregnancy can be complex and related to a multitude of personal, medical, and socioeconomic factors beyond whether the woman is for or against abortion. Arguments that rob women of the choice to prioritize their own bodies, desires, and lives reduce women to being of second importance.
Some in the anti-abortion movement will argue that they believe women deserve better than abortion. I agree with them on part of that sentence: that women deserve better. My counter argument is that abortion - much like comprehensive health and reproductive care, policies that mandate paid family leave, and unfettered access to birth control - can be part of that better for women living in a society that purports to value freedom and choice, but only for some.
To be transparent: I have never had an abortion because I have never been pregnant. This fact, however, neither discredits my opinion nor discounts my voice.
I also have never before had this discussion out loud and with other women. It was only at this most recent Women's March, as I walked with my friends in the cordoned-off streets of Washington, D.C., that I brought up the subject in an effort to organize my thoughts. After all, it was an appropriate setting.
On our way to the gathering point, we stepped over remainders of the previous day's March for Life. Anti-abortion stickers stuck to metal sign posts. A box three-fourths-filled with leftover anti-abortion posters. Discarded flyers and buttons being swept up in the street. To me, they were strange reminders of the life I had once lived. A life I left for one of choice and possibility for myself, my sisters, the women I do and don't know, and, should I choose to have them, my daughters.
5 Things I Really Wish I'd Known Before Being in an Open Relationship
Relationships are tricky business. Some say monogamy is overrated; some believe it's the only way. After my divorce, I decided that I should try out a variety of relationship styles to figure out exactly what I wanted. I'd been in a committed relationship for the majority of my adult life, and jumping into another one felt off somehow. "If this one didn't work out, why wouldn't another turn out just the same?" I asked myself. Of course, that was just my post-breakup brain talking. Committed, monogamous relationships are wonderful, but I was ready to try something new.
As I dipped my toes into the world of open relationships, I started by asking Google some questions: What is an open relationship exactly? How do you find other people who are interested in this setup? What books should I read about polyamory and the like? What if I don't want to be someone's secondary relationship?
Google didn't let me down, providing at least one billion different links to read (seriously). A book that continuously popped up was The Ethical Slut. A friend also suggested reading Mating in Captivity, just to feel out both sides of this precarious coin. Soon, I found a new relationship and shared what books I was reading with him. I cringed slightly, awaiting his response to my suggestion that we have an open relationship when we had only been seeing each other for a couple of months. Surprisingly, though, he was open to it. I was excited, but as it turns out, I was so unprepared for what it was actually like. Here are five things I wish I had known about being in an open relationship before actually being in one.
- A foundation of healthy communication is critical. Relationships bring out every emotion and feeling, and that's before you add in extra people. If you struggle with healthy communication, i.e. no yelling, name calling, shaming, passive aggressiveness, and so on, then adding other romantic relationships into the mix might just exacerbate things. Opening your relationship isn't necessarily a solution for a couple who are already struggling. Healthy communication should be your starting point. Do you really want to be in this primary relationship? If so, what are your reasons for wanting an open relationship?
- Set some ground rules beforehand. Do you have dealbreakers when it comes to an open relationship? Maybe you only want things to be open at certain times, like when visiting a sex club. Or maybe you're OK with hookups that are mostly physical, but you're against your partner developing a more romantically intimate relationship with someone else. Maybe sex is OK, but no sleeping over at each other's houses. Whatever your MO is, vocalize it. Your partner won't know what your needs are if you don't share them.
- It's easier to accept the idea of your partner having sex with someone else than actually navigating it in real time. That communication thing will come in handy here. Setting some ground rules is essential before venturing into open relationship territory. But even if you talk about everything that might make you uncomfortable - BAM! - something you least expected to bother you will. It's just part of the deal and something that you have to work through together. When we first ventured into other relationships, I asked my partner to share the first time he had sex with someone else so I could process it. I wasn't expecting the grief that I felt, but it was important for me to feel that so I could make an informed choice about whether I could do this thing or not.
- Be secure in who you are as a person. This seems obvious, and maybe others don't struggle with this, but there are times when my partner would be sharing things with me about a different partner (communicate if you want to hear about other partners), and what was being shared was completely opposite of how our relationship was. That inner critic began to pipe up in my head, saying, "She's better than you are. Prettier. More fun." Bat that critic down, and love yourself because you are enough. Your partner's affection for someone else doesn't diminish who you are as a person in the slightest. I don't want to be like someone else, and neither should you. If fears of "What if my partner decides to be with that other person?" pop into your head, acknowledge them. None of us are obligated to anyone else. If our partner, or we, decide to leave a relationship, that's OK. It's OK to move on. And it's also OK to grieve those losses if they occur.
- Know that everything is temporary. I often have an all-or-nothing mentality (maybe it's the Scorpio in me). When I say everything is temporary, I mean that every second of every day, things change. Some things are out of our control, and some things aren't. If something isn't working for you, voice it. Change it. If you were comfortable with something before but no longer are, say so. Just because you choose a path doesn't mean it's set in stone. If you or your partner want to continue this lifestyle and the other doesn't, that's OK. It might mean having to walk away from the relationship, or it might mean redrawing some boundaries that everyone is comfortable with.
Being in an open relationship isn't for everyone. I grew up in a very rigid, close-minded area where I didn't know such a thing existed. Allow yourself, if you want, to consider the idea, especially if it's something that has piqued your interest in the past. Treat yourself with compassion, patience, openness, and probably a healthy dose of humor (because, hey, it makes for good stories) if you decide to give an open relationship a try. You might just love it. Or you might not. But that's the beautiful thing about life; you can always change your mind.
Target Just Released a Boho Luggage Collection, and Summer, We're Comin' For You!
Don't have your Summer vacation(s) booked yet? Then boy oh boy, do we have something that'll motivate you to kiss procrastination goodbye and start planning ASAP. An affordable travel and luggage collection just exclusively landed at Target, and every single item will make you feel like you already have your toes buried in the sand in your dream tropical destination.
The collection hails from Justina Blakeney, a designer, author, and the creative mind behind Jungalow, a dreamy blog dedicated to bohemian home decor inspiration. Filled with fun prints and splashes of color, the line features suitcases, bags, and travel accessories like luggage tags and a cozy neck pillow. We personally have our eyes on the creamsicle-orange carry-on! In true Target fashion, the Jungalow collection is easy on the wallet, with prices ranging from just $8 to $130. Keep reading to shop every piece, but hurry - a few items are already starting to sell out online!
Can People Tell When You Look at Their Instagram? We Have Good and Bad News
One of the best things about Instagram is having the ability to anonymously and innocently stalk people - old boyfriends, friends, weird family members, potential dates, etc. If their profiles are public, you can scroll through their grids, check out their photos, and pray you don't accidentally double tap. But have you ever wondered if the people you're creeping on can tell you've been lingering on their page? Or how sometimes the people you look at and don't follow still tend to show up more in your feed? Well, we have good news. Nobody can see when or how often you look at their Instagram page or photos. The bad news? People can see who views their Instagram stories and videos.
Julian Gutman, product lead for Instagram Home, recently explained how Instagram's feed and stories work and how certain things show up. "The people that show up on that list are not the people that stalk you the most," he told The Verge. "It's actually based on your activity and the people that you're closest to." He added that if you look to see who's viewed your story multiple times, you may notice new names popping up higher in the feed, and that's simply because Instagram wants to show you new data from the last time you checked. So it has nothing to do with who's stalking you, but who you're stalking.
Unfortunately, Instagram is super tight-lipped about its algorithms and how exactly they figure out what shows up for you. But according to TechCrunch, what shows up in your feed is all about how you interact with the accounts you follow. The three main things include your interest (how much Instagram thinks you'll care about a post based on your past behavior), recency (how recently a post was shared), and relationship (how close you are to the person based on your commenting, being tagged in their posts, etc.).
So, if you're hoping to stay incognito, don't watch someone's Instagram stories or posted videos (any video they post to their page, including Boomerangs). And an FYI, according to Instagram, a view is counted if a video is played for three seconds or more.
Not Sure How to Turn Off Your iPhone X Without a Home Button? Here's the Simple Trick
The iPhone X has gained popularity for a ton of good reasons. The Apple device, which has a retail price of $899 with no monthly contract, offers a stainless steel design, high-quality photos, and even Face ID, which makes your face your security password. But if you recently got an iPhone X, you may be wondering one simple thing: how do you turn it off?
One of the most obvious characteristics that the iPhone X has that earlier iPhone models do not is its all-screen design, which lacks the traditional home button. And with the absence of a home button, powering down your phone might be a bit confusing. And while the process is slightly different than before, it's still easy nonetheless.
First, press and hold down the side button, which is on the right side of the phone, and one of the volume buttons, which are on the left side of the phone. After pressing and holding these together, a slider will appear at the very top of your screen that says "slide to power off." Drag the slide over to the right, and voila, your iPhone is completely powered down. If you need to turn it on again, all you have to do is press the right side button until you see the Apple logo pop onto the screen.
This new way of shutting down your phone may feel a bit strange at first, but you'll get the hang of it in no time!
Stock Up: You'll Wear These Stylish Pieces Long After the Snow Is Gone
While you could throw some of these fashion items on your Valentine's Day wish list, isn't it more fun to shop for yourself? This way, you know exactly what you're ordering, and you don't end up with the wrong size cargo pants or a turtleneck sweater that's maybe not your best color. We're letting you in on our secret personal shopping lists for February and inviting you to stock up for Spring with us. Trust, you'll be wearing these clothes long after the snow is gone.
20 Hot Swimsuits You Definitely Need This Summer
Is there ever really a bad time to buy a new swimsuit? If you're looking for some motivation to book your next getaway, we've got some shopping for you. Ahead, you'll find a curated list of 20 hot swimsuits that you make you feel more confident than ever. From retro-inspired shapes to polka-dots and stripes, prepare to fall in love with these Instagram-worthy picks. Shop our favorites.
Of Course Beyoncé Wore a London-Based Brand For Her Brit Awards Acceptance Speech
Beyoncé and JAY-Z picked up a Brit Award on Feb. 21, and they did so in their usual epic style, with a special video message that featured a Meghan Markle portrait, a cameo from Blue Ivy, and one of the coolest pantsuits we've seen in a long time. The 1970s-inspired look featured flared pants, wide lapels, and a shimmering floral print in yellow, lilac, and orange.
For this retro-inspired look, Beyoncé turned to Peter Pilotto, a label she's worn a number of times recently. Choosing it for the Brit Awards once again proved just how much attention Beyoncé pays to the details: Peter Pilotto is a London-based brand, so wearing it for a UK awards ceremony made total sense. It's also a buzzy label that's been enjoying global success recently, after Princess Eugenie called upon designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos to create her wedding gown. With another royal on the wall behind her, Bey surely knew exactly what she was doing here.
Keep reading for a closer look at this stunning suit, on Beyoncé and on the runway.
Are You Listening? These 17 Boots Are Calling Your Name This Spring
If we could, we'd have an entire closet of boots. They're a good choice no matter the weather or the look we're going for, and this season, the top styles are seriously swoon-worthy. Think Western boots, knee-high silhouettes, and lots of studs. If you can't wait to get your hands on a new pair of Spring shoes, keep reading to shop our 17 favorite pairs.
10 Bikinis That Are Seriously Supportive, Because We've Got You Covered
I like to shop for bikinis the way I shop for bras. Is this top going to make me feel supported, comfortable, and cute? If the answer is yes, then I know I've found my new favorite suit. If you've got a bigger bust, here are a few key specifics I look for: I like underwires, thick straps, and some kind of closure, preferably at the back. With those staple features, I can run around and swim without worrying about losing my mind, or my top. Just keep reading to shop our 10 favorite picks right now.
Everyone Will Be Wearing Animal Print This Spring, So Shop These 19 Dresses Now
We're seeing a major resurgence of animal-print apparel, whether it be leopard, snakeskin, or even tiger patterns. If you're unsure of how to incorporate the trend into your wardrobe, we curated a selection of statement dresses you'll positively love. Shop through our top picks and invest in one for yourself.
This Is the Latest Shoe Trend Taking Over Hollywood, and It's Sexy as Hell
What do Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Baldwin, Kendall Jenner, and Kim Kardashian all have in common? They're all a fan of this sexy shoe trend. While PVC was all the rage last year, it seems like celebrities have found a new see-through trend to fall in love with: lucite heels.
Kim has been spotted wearing this trend multiple times, thanks to her husband Kanye West's Yeezy collection, and J Lo has been seen in a pair of magical Charlotte Olympia platforms that featured gold sequins lining the insole. Read on to see how A-listers have been rocking the trend and to shop our favorite selects.
Need to Restock Your Underwear Drawer? Pick Up One of These 16 Perfect Pieces
The one drawer that needs to be stocked at all times is your underwear drawer. If you forgot to do your laundry or are realizing that your favorite pairs have seen better days, you've got to get shopping; underwear should ideally go into retirement after about a year. Now's the perfect time to stock up on comfortable boy shorts or a new, sexy bra, and we found all our favorite pieces at Nordstrom. Just keep reading to shop our picks!
Shoes Are the Foundation of Your Wardrobe, and These 15 Pairs Are the Only Ones You Need
If you're building a great wardrobe, you've got to start with shoes. There's nothing worse than picking out a showstopping outfit, only to realize you don't have the right shoes to go with it. A quality shoe closet should have the following things: a great pair of sneakers, chic boots, pretty flat sandals, a comfortable work shoe, and a versatile party shoe. Lucky for you, we found all that and more. Just keep reading for the 15 shoes we can't live without.
11 Places We Saw and Appreciated Diversity at Fashion Week
When it comes to the fashion world, we won't sit here and pretend that you can sense diversity all around you. That's simply not the case. It's true that with each season, a small handful of designers aim to cast a show with models from different backgrounds. But that is not enough, because we can still count on only two hands the runways that show extended sizing, and even then some fashion houses select only one or two women with curves.
But if we don't celebrate the cases of diversity that we do find, how can we inspire the rest of the industry to take a tip? That's why we're here to round up the instances we found that prove that fashion does not just apply to a select few. Clothes (yes, runway clothes!) are for all ages, all genders, all body types, and any damn ethnicity in the world. Take it or leave it.
You Guys, Rihanna's Rainbow Birthday Hoodie Is a Mood and a Half!
In case you didn't know, Rihanna recently celebrated her 31st birthday. The queen of fashion (and my heart) posted a picture wearing possibly the most fitting hoodie of all time. Riri's hoodie had the phrase, "It's My Birthday and All I Got Was This Oversized Hoodie From Vetements" written in a rainbow font. She accessorized with giant frames, presumably from her upcoming collection, and a cute unicorn piñata. Read on to get a closer look and shop similar versions for your wardrobe ahead.
19 Dresses With Pockets So Convenient, You'll Never Have to Carry a Purse Again
Nothing makes me say "I need this!" more than a dress with pockets. The idea of being able to carry my phone and lipstick hands-free is exciting and convenient. That's why we curated a selection of the very best dress options with handy little compartments. These pieces don't skimp out on style, so you will look chic while wearing something functional. Shop through these tempting pieces and consider one for yourself.
Curious to Know What Goes Into a Stunning Oscars Look? Instagram Has a Front-Row Seat
The final show of award season is finally underway, with stars pulling out all the stops for the 2019 Oscars. After powerful and politicized red carpets from last year's Golden Globes and BAFTA Awards - where attendees wore black in solidarity with Time's Up - the 2018 Oscars red carpet did not have a particular dress code. Instead, the big show brought it back to personal style, but stars still showed their support via Time's Up pins and other symbolic sartorial choices. Ahead, get a behind-the-scenes look at 2018's show-stopping outfits before revving up for this year's red carpet. How? On Instagram, of course.
Rihanna's Badass Street Style Says, "Look Back at It 'Cause I'm Fabulous"
We don't need an excuse to celebrate Rihanna's fashion choices. While her onstage outfits are dazzling, it's her glamorous street style that has us on constant Rihanna watch. Whether you love it or hate it, the star has mastered, if not invented, the art of grunge glamour and punk-rock realness with unparalleled avant-garde combinations - and that's not even touching on her fearless red carpet style.
Aside from her love of sporty separates, slick leathers, and risqué regalia, each time Rihanna steps out, we know to expect the unexpected. After poring over hundreds of photos, we've honed in on the Barbados beauty's crème de la crème of street style gems. Join us as we gather major sartorial inspiration from the singer, because that Rihanna reign just won't let up - like, ever.
- Additional reporting by Rayna Rossitto
The 22 Cutest Sneakers of 2019 Will Make You Forget About Heels For Good
Nobody said you need to be a runner to rock insanely cute sneakers. There are so many incredible styles that are meant for the street and not the treadmill. We curated a collection of our favorite picks from the hottest designers including Madewell, Diane von Furstenberg, Nike, Adidas, and more. Check out these compliment-worthy kicks, and get yourself a pair. Your feet deserve a treat.
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It Doesn't Get Any Sweeter Than Meghan Markle's "Mummy" Necklace
After meeting up with old friends in New York for her baby shower, Meghan Markle switched into a cozy athleisure look for her flight back to the UK with a shiny new accessory. She styled a camel coat over a black zip-up, a matching baseball cap, sneakers, a Cuyana bag, and a pair of leggings.
When we looked a little closer, we noticed that Meghan was wearing a new gold necklace that had the word "Mummy" written on it. Perhaps her 18-karat Jennifer Meyer necklace, which retails for a cool $850, was a gift from one of her many stylish friends who attended her baby shower. Read on to get a closer look at her necklace and shop the exact style, as well as more affordable options.
Prada's Fall Runway Delivers Big on Romance - but It's Not at All What You'd Think
Part goth, teenage rebel, part '50s housewife and utilitarian explorer, Miuccia Prada's Fall 2019 lineup proves she can dress anyone. That's not to say her collection lacks direction - the saying "there's something for everyone" applied here isn't a knock on her creative prowess, but rather points to how Prada is one of the few designers who creates clothes women almost universally want to wear. This season, that look is at once gothic and angsty, and womanly, reimagined. Her take on the hallmarks of these dressing tent poles - combat boots at the core of goth wardrobes and '50s-feeling sheath dresses that defined an entire era of feminine dressing - are delivered with delightful new details. Clunky boots are finished in pink and red patent and, in some cases, given cargo pockets fastened around the ankles. (Gimmicky? Maybe, but as a new mom, I'm always - and desperately - seeking additional storage compartments.)
On that note, the shoes and bags are stars. There are furry bags in bright colors that will become street style mainstays. Models carried them with utilitarian jackets and suits, as if to say even women on a mission deserve a great handbag. The more-ladylike bags were oversize with flaps and shoulder straps, the kind of classic shapes you'd invest in now and carry for years to come. Then, there's the more whimsical add-ons: satin bags with tulips and rosettes hanging off the sides. They're romantic, but not in a typical way; they feel darker and a little sad, like bouquets that were cobbled together by a sulking teenager. They reappear throughout the lineup, on belts or as added embellishments to floral dresses or a pencil skirt, but they're most fun on dangling earrings that are at once nostalgic, playful, and fashion-forward.
That's the thing about Prada and this collection - if you could pinpoint the vibe to something specific, the look wouldn't be nearly so good. But Miuccia is a master at making clothes that speak to us for different reasons, that attract different types of dressers. She brilliantly juxtaposes the military-inspired jackets with glittering ruby and silver heels (sure to be the style set's next shoe obsession) and pairs her eccentric, cartoonish nods to Frankenstein's monster and his bride with delicate lace and an expertly draped pencil skirt so each look is multifaceted, never veering into cliché.
80 Small and Big Ways to Save Money This Year
If one of your goals is to save money this year, then make a few changes here and there to save a little or a lot. Remember the little things do add up! Read this list below on suggestions for saving money and pick a few for 2019.
- Additional reporting by Emily Co
Finally! A Flower Crown Your Dog Will Actually Wear . . . and Maybe Chew on a Little, Too
Calling all pet owners! Flower crowns for dogs are real, and now you can get one that they won't destroy. Made by the inventors of BarkBox, Bark and Co. - a leading source in everything dog-related - this plush Flower Crown ($12) is a playtime dream and the perfect photo op accessory. It's no secret that our fluffy friends want to do everything with us. And, while it's nice to have a companion on walks through the park (or just someone to howl at the door while you're in the shower), it's also nice to occasionally be able to match with our pets, too.
It stretches (up to 16 inches), it squeaks, and it makes any pup look ready for a warm-weather family gathering. So, whether your four-legged friend is big or small, just imagine how adorable they would look wearing flowers on top of their head while playing in the yard or even posing for a (hopefully, matching) family photo.
Target Just Released an Entire Line of High-Quality Cheap Wine, Including Canned Rosé!
The next time you go to pick up "one thing" from Target - LOL - you'll have yet another affordable find to add to your cart. A whole new line of wine called The Collection just landed at the retailer, and every bottle is just $10. Each wine also happens to have an extremely aesthetically pleasing design, so you can look forward to making your bar cart look cute after stocking up. The wine hails from "part of a family farmed winery that has been growing grapes since 1924," according to the press release, so yeah, it's a step up from your average cheap bottle. The line has a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Red Wine Blend, a Rosé, a Pinot Grigio, and a Chardonnay.
In addition to The Collection, Target will also exclusively carry new Wine Cube Sparkling Cans, which come in four-packs of bubbly rosé (pink) or sparkling white wine (blue) for $11. Once Summer months make their long-awaited return (they will, right?), I'm definitely bringing those to the park. Stay with me, because that's not all the alcohol-related Target news I have. There is also a new lineup of spiked sparkling waters hitting shelves ($9 for a four-pack and $17 for an eight-pack), and the flavors range from black cherry to tangerine - all free of sugar and artificial flavors.
Looks like we've got some shopping drinking to do. Get a closer look at all the new drinks heading to Target (and your glass) soon.
How Would Disney Princesses Decorate Their Homes in 2019? Probably Just Like This!
If you have ever thought about what it's like to live like a princess, now is your chance to experience some of the magic. Interior design startup Modsy designed these elevated Disney-inspired rooms, selecting modern home decor based on how some of the most iconic princesses would have decorated their homes in 2019. Focusing on six beloved princesses - Belle, Cinderella, Elsa, Moana, Mulan, and Snow White - these rooms channel each of the princesses' key characteristics. The decor matches their personalities with elegant pieces you'll want to add to your home (whether or not you're a Disney fan!). No need to wish upon a star to experience a happily ever after, because now you can bring these storybook favorites to life.
Step inside these fairy-tale rooms and take a peek at what it looks like to live in a Disney dream.
Is It Even Easter Dinner If Ham Isn't on the Table? We Think Not
Easter dinner means one thing: ham. With so many different ways to prepare it, cook it, glaze it, and serve it, ham is one of the most versatile meats on the holiday menu. We pulled some of the best (and easiest) ham recipes, just for you. If you want chipotle pineapple ham, we have that recipe. If you want a traditional glazed ham recipe, we have that, too. And we have every recipe in between.
Serve an Easter dinner that you and your guests will be thinking about all year long, because ham is just that good.
10 Cozy Irish Soups to Make This St. Patrick's Day and Beyond
Cozy soups should most definitely be a part of your St. Patrick's Day menu, and these recipes are perfect for the holiday and beyond. From an Irish take on French onion soup to plenty of cheesy soups that combine beer and cheddar, these comforting soups and stews are worth adding to your list of St. Patrick's Day traditions.
41 Furniture Pieces Flying Off the Shelves, They're That Perfect For Small Apartments
Got a tiny apartment? It goes without saying that decorating small spaces can be rough. You want to have functional pieces that are still stylish. Thankfully, we curated a selection of the best furniture pieces that will make your home look amazing without taking up tons of space. Read on to get inspired and go shopping.
17 St. Patrick's Day Recipes Ranging From Traditional to Whimsical
With St. Patrick's Day parties right around the corner, there's no better time than now to break out all your favorite Irish (and Irish-in-spirit) recipes. Sure, you could take it easy and just dye some beer green, but why not go the extra mile with recipes like green velvet cake, Irish onion soup, or a Guinness float? Keep reading for those ideas and more.
- Additional reporting by Michele Bird
I'm an Expert Amazon Shopper, and These Are the 10 Best Things I've Bought Recently
As a shopping editor, I spend my days browsing the internet for the hottest new products and best deals. One of my favorite places to search is no surprise: Amazon. The online retailer has always been my go-to for stuff like home cleaning products or my favorite vitamins, but most recently I've found myself buying everything from tech gadgets to home furniture. Ahead, I curated a list of the 10 best things I've bought so far this year to give you a little inspiration for your own shopping cart. Take a look at my top picks ahead, from the stylish puffer coat that's taking over New York to silicone dish-washing gloves.
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These 18 Unreal National Parks Need to Go on Your Bucket List ASAP
They don't call it "America the beautiful" for nothing. The US has some seriously incredible national parks, so if you're thinking of planning a vacation, consider doing it in a nature-filled setting. We rounded up the best national parks our country has to offer - see if you agree with the locations that made the list.
25 Home Decor Items So Stylish and Affordable, They're Going to Sell Like Crazy
Sprucing up your home isn't always about doing a full remodel. You can easily upgrade any room by investing in some new decor pieces. From lamps to wall art and plants, these small pieces can make the biggest different. To make sure you get the most for your money, we shopped and uncovered 25 stylish picks that cost less than $50 - that way you don't have to feel bad about getting more than one. Shop our favorites ahead.
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What in the Bell Are Steak Rattlesnake Fries? Taco Bell's New Fries Are Snake-Free
Taco Bell is selling Rattlesnake Fries? Is that safe? Is it . . . legal? Before you say "Thank u, next" to Taco Bell's spicy new side dish, take a deep breath and fear not! In an attempt to "think outside the bun," it looks like the chain just got creative with the name of its hot new steak fries, effectively confusing us all. While the name tells us zip about the fries themselves, it is a creative way of saying that these spicy steak fries pack a pretty big punch for only $2.99. The seasoned fries are topped with (beef) steak, classic Taco Bell nacho cheese sauce, creamy jalapeño sauce, and sliced jalapeños for extra spice. Rattlesnake fries will be available for a limited time beginning Feb. 28. Are your taste buds ready?
Peeps Just Released Pancake-Flavored Marshmallows, and We Are Totally Sold
Peeps' 2019 Easter candy collection is here - and pancakes are officially on the menu! The candy brand just debuted a new Pancakes & Syrup flavor, and I can already feel my inner child screaming with sugar-induced joy. With 10 marshmallowy chicks per package, there's plenty to go around if you feel like popping one or two in your mouth for breakfast on Easter morning (or for a game of Chubby Bunny).
As if bringing out the breakfast-lover in us all wasn't enough, Peeps also released more intriguing marshmallow chick flavors that need to chirp their way into my mouth ASAP. Other new products include Cotton Candy Marshmallow Chicks, Chocolate Bunnies wrapped in pastel foil, and Orange Sherbet Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in Crème Flavored Fudge - because apparently springtime wasn't sweet enough already. These Easter basket stuffers can be found in retailers across the country, including Target, Walmart, and CVS.
These candies have certainly come a long way from the little yellow chicks we all know and love, and it's definitely something to get excited about. Keep reading for a full list of Peeps flavors and where to find them ahead of Easter.
How Indoor Plants Can Help You Avoid Getting Sick This Flu Season
Think that the role of household plants is to just brighten up living spaces and look nice on shelves? Think again. Many common household plants, such as ferns, palms, and ZZ plants, can actually lower the infectivity of airborne viruses by raising humidity levels indoors. Yes, you heard that right. One of the secret weapons to fending off or dealing with the common cold or flu may not just be in your medicine cabinet - but also on your windowsill.
According to research, when humidity hits above 40 percent, it is able to greatly reduce the virulence and infectivity of the flu virus. Higher humidity also means lower infectivity of airborne viruses. This is where plants come in: all plants, with the exception of succulents and cacti, have the ability to increase humidity levels through a process known as transpiration.
"Transpiration occurs when direct sunlight strikes the leaves and pulls water from them into the air," explains Christopher Satch, head of plant science and education at The Sill. "The plant, in turn, pulls water from the soil to replace the water that has evaporated into the air. The bigger the plant, the more transpiration that occurs, and the more water that gets moved into the air. Humidity increases with increased transpiration and having more plants and bigger plants raises humidity the most."
So don't be afraid to splurge on plants this year - not only do they purify the air we breathe, but they can also keep us healthy. Read ahead for 15 humidity-generating plants, and where to buy them, that can help us to feel our best.
22 Spots at Disneyland That Are Some of the Most Instagrammable Places on Earth
It's the happiest and most magical place on Earth - and also one of the most photogenic! We're talking, of course, about Disneyland, the original Disney theme park in Anaheim, CA. Although the streets of the park are always full of people, there are some amazing spots, both out in the open and a little tucked away, where you can take that perfect shot to share your Disney dreams with your Instagram followers. From Disney landmarks to new additions, here are some of the best and most Instagram-friendly spots at Disneyland - plus a few tips and tricks for getting the perfect shot once you're there!
Easter Egg Oreos Have Arrived, and the New Oval Shape Is Honestly Quite the Trip
As one season ends and a new one begins, it seems no one is working harder than the folks at Oreo. Fresh off the release of its berry-flavored Love Oreos for Valentine's Day, the cookie company immediately began selling limited-edition Easter Egg Oreos with a purple filling and new oval shape.
Unfortunately, the Oreos don't actually taste any different than the classic cookie, but the confounding shape and the four unique designs make them a sweet novelty purchase. The Easter Egg Oreos come at the same time as the return of Spring Oreos, which simply feature a yellow filling. See photos of the Easter Egg Oreos ahead, already available at big box stores like Target and Walmart!
Walmart Dropped a New Modern Home Line, and It Makes Us Want to Redecorate ASAP
Are you in the mood to change up your space? Us too. So when we learned that Walmart is launching a home line that is both luxurious and affordable, we were all ears. Walmart's MoDRN launches today, Feb. 8, and is filled with velvet furniture, marble accents, and chic accessories at a fraction of traditional costs. We were lucky enough to preview the collection, and trust us when we say it's as good as it looks. Keep reading to shop our favorite pieces from the collection, and get ready for decor envy.
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36 Disney World Photo Spots That Were Basically Invented For Instagram
If you're looking for the perfect place to debut your new Cinderella's Castle Mouse Ears or pose with your Sleeping Beauty cupcake, Disney World has endless options for a stellar Instagram. From pastels to mosaics to iconic landmarks, Disney is a treasure trove of Instagram backdrops, so it's no wonder that Walls of Walt Disney World, or #Disneywalls, has become such a popular Instagram trend. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a Disney veteran, you don't have to be an influencer to nail one of the many classic Disney pics. Read on to see all the spots in Disney World that are guaranteed to get you all the likes on Instagram.
Pixar Released a Short Film About a Stray Cat Befriending an Abused Pit Bull, So Get Ready to Cry at Your Desk
Pixar has a pretty impressive track record for making audiences cry, but it has truly outdone itself by achieving full-scale weeps in a matter of mere minutes with the animation studio's new short film, Kittbull. The film - a production of Pixar's new SparkShorts program - tells a tearjerking story of an "unlikely connection that sparks between two creatures" under dire circumstances. A fiercely independent stray kitten happens upon an abused Pit Bull, and as director Rosana Sullivan said, "together, they experience friendship for the first time."
It's simple and sweet, but - through a few startling scenes - it also makes a powerful statement about the treatment of animals, and it might even open up more meaningful conversations about the reputation of Pit Bulls being an aggressive and dangerous breed.
At the end of this nine-minute video, you'll certainly find yourself wiping away tears, and regardless of whether you consider yourself a dog person or a cat person, it will reaffirm your love of all animals and make you hug your own pets a bit tighter tonight.
Women Have Always Had to Step Aside - Why Can’t We Ask Male Politicians to Do the Same?
There's a lot at stake in the 2020 presidential election - and who knows this better than American women, who are so often targeted by the Trump administration?
In no small part, that's why women like Senators Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Amy Klobuchar are dominating the Democratic field, bringing a litany of new, progressive ideas to the race, and energizing women who are excited to finally see ourselves represented.
"All women, at some point in our lives, are forced to step aside - in ways big and small, in public and private life - so that men around us can consolidate power."
Many American women, who comprise a key Democratic voting bloc, are determined to vote for the Democratic presidential nominee, whoever it may be. But in light of this early, unprecedentedly female-dominated field, our determination to support the nominee and remove Trump from office hasn't stopped many women from being hopeful that white, male Democratic politicians might step aside from the 2020 race, and instead support one of the progressive-leaning women and minority presidential candidates.
Then, on Feb. 19, 2016 presidential hopeful and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined the Democratic field and announced his presidential campaign, subsequently raising $6 million in just 24 hours. But not everyone was necessarily excited by his campaign, which was notably announced just one day after Massachusetts Sen. Warren announced her plan for universal child care. Warren introduced her plan by first sharing a personal story of how she'd nearly been forced to drop out of law school because she couldn't afford child care, but was ultimately able to stay in school with the help of her extended family.
Her personal anecdote elucidates a critical, everyday reality: "Stepping aside," as Warren was almost forced to in law school, isn't always about electoral politics. Instead, being actively or passively told to "step aside" is a message that women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups hear in myriad ways throughout their lives. It's a message Bernie Sanders certainly sent to Warren and the rest of the women seizing their moment in the 2020 primary when he chose to run yet again.
Many women have recently called on men like Sanders - and other potential white, male Democratic candidates like Beto O'Rourke or Joe Biden - to move over and allow women and minority candidates to shine at this salient moment for marginalized people in American politics; to give us space to, for once, represent our own experiences. The fact that white men do not fully understand misogyny and identity-based oppression (which they don't) isn't necessarily the problem; the problem is men and male politicians erasing women's voices by speaking for us, and pushing us aside to do so. In their refusal to step aside, they deny us crucial opportunities for leadership and self-determination, just so they can seek more dominance and influence in a culture that already grants them more than their fair share.
All women at some point in our lives are forced to step aside - in ways big and small, in public and private life - so that men around us can consolidate power. The power dynamics of being asked to do this, or to "wait our turn," take form in countless everyday experiences. We see this reflected in the unsaid numbers of women who have to drop out of school, quit jobs, give up doing what they love, or put aside work that could potentially change the world because they can't afford child care. Or because the career of their male partner takes precedence. Or because they are pushed out of jobs - even entire fields and industries - by some men's misogyny, harassment, and abuse, and the toxic silence and complicity of others.
"Sanders himself responded to the 2017 release of [Hillary Clinton's] book by insisting that we move on."
Since Hillary Clinton's 2016 loss to Donald Trump, her public statements and speeches have been met with varying levels of chiding and outrage from leading Democrats and Republicans alike, all essentially insisting her time has passed, and she must now step aside. Sanders himself responded to the 2017 release of her book by insisting that we move on.
"Secretary Clinton ran against the most unpopular candidate in the history of this country, and she lost. She was upset about that, I understand," he said. "But our job now is really not to go backwards. It is to go forward."
Clinton was the first woman in US history to win the popular vote. She won the Democratic primary over Sanders. And prior the 2016 election, Clinton had dedicated more than four decades of her life to public service and civil rights advocacy. Still, she faced ceaseless, aggressive demands that she "step aside" for the next Democratic star. And in light of ongoing criticisms that the Democratic Party exploited "identity politics" in supporting her, a woman, "next Democratic star" is likely coded language for "charismatic white man."
It's notable that, despite Sanders's loss in 2016, he has faced far less pushback for running for president again, than Clinton did simply for publishing a book about her campaign. Often, Sanders has not just benefited from but explicitly perpetuated sexism in a variety of ways, including one episode in which he dismissively spoke about female staffers' allegations of being sexually harassed on his previous presidential campaign. From out-of-touch comments insinuating gender or marginalized status somehow advantages candidates, to criticisms of "identity politics" and defenses of anti-choice Democrats, to doing little to address the misogyny so rampant in his base, his dismissive treatment of Clinton and other female candidates through his choice to run is not an anomaly.
The bipartisan devotion to silencing Clinton and Sanders's persistent blind spots around issues of sexism and identity are just part of a greater trend both within and outside of American politics. As women, we give up so much just by nature of living in a patriarchal society that prioritizes male ambition, and so often relegates the careers, goals, and leadership of women to collateral damage.
Yet, when some of us merely ask powerful white men to step back rather than seek even more power at this particularly fraught political moment for women and marginalized Americans, this is perceived as an attack. Rather than engage in self-reflection and consider using their power to support just as qualified, just as competent women candidates, male politicians like Sanders remain insistent that they know best, that they are the best to speak for us, that this is their power to take. And in doing so, they ask us once again to step aside.
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