Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
lundi 30 septembre 2019
A Photographer Staged a Grinch-Themed Holiday Photo Shoot, and It Does Not Disappoint
Back when I was a little kid over 20 years ago, I remember my mom "surprising me" with a stuffed Grinch after my holiday recital. As soon as she presented me with my new toy, I immediately went berserk and demanded that my dad sleep on the couch to protect my gifts from my new green foe. Looking back, I find it absolutely hysterical. And thankfully, this kind of humor isn't lost upon the latest generation of parents. Kim Durham - the owner of KD Photography based out of Gravette, AR - has recently started doing Grinch-themed photo shoots, and boy, are they a f*cking hit among parents.
While Kim says she wasn't the first person to think of the idea, she was inspired while doing housework one day. "A few months ago I was watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas while folding laundry and it reminded me of something similar I saw last Winter," Kim told POPSUGAR. After throwing together a costume, Kim got to work shooting, charging families $85 per session.
The idea instantly took off for the holiday season. By the end of September, Kim was completely booked through most of the Winter. In fact, a couple is traveling from as far as California to have their children's photo done. And while there are some unhappy faces, Kim assures parents that it's all in good fun. "Our Grinch doesn't always cause the tears - we have kisses, hugs, and little baby snuggles, too!" she wrote in a Facebook post. "Don't be alarmed, the kids in this photo aren't traumatized! They high-fived, hugged, and gave our Grinch fist bumps at the end. The parents are close by!"
Scroll ahead to get a look at these hysterical photos that will surely get you in a premature holiday spirit.
Related: 25 Hysterical Holiday Card Photo Fails That Probably Look Just Like Yours
Servant: M. Night Shyamalan's New Horror Series For Apple TV Sounds Downright Chilling
M. Night Shyamalan is back with another chilling story - are you ready?
The horror auteur has teamed up with Apple TV+ for a new series, Servant, which is being billed as a psychological thriller. According to the network, the show will follow a Philadelphia couple "in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home." Uh-oh.
The first teasers for the series - which you can watch at the end of this post - aired during the Emmys. One shows a baby swing in a seemingly nice, normal living room, aimed at a TV newscast. The swing is seen rocking back and forth, and when the camera swings around to show what's sitting in said swing, it's not a baby - it's a baby doll. (Do we have another Annabelle on our hands, or what?) The second involves a very ominous cricket. (Yes, a cricket.)
The show is set to premiere on Nov. 1 and has quite the cast: Tony Kebbell (Fantastic Four), Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Nell Tiger Free (Game of Thrones), and Rupert Grint (Snatch). Further details about Servant (like if Shyamalan will make one of his trademark cameos) will be revealed during the show's panel at New York Comic-Con, which will include exclusive first-look footage and a discussion with Shyamalan.
These Are the 3 Classic Songs That Ben Platt Covers on The Politician
Netflix's The Politician is a story filled with political intrigue, medical drama, crime solving, and, most surprisingly, random musical moments! Of course, with a star-packed cast featuring musical darlings like Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss, it's no surprise that creator Ryan Murphy snuck in some time for the stars to show off their vocal prowess.
Most notably, despite his constant fumbling when it comes to running for class president and generally interacting with other human beings, Platt's Payton is gifted with a voice of an angel and gets to flaunt it three times in the first season. He breaks our heart with his performance of "River" in the first episode and has a duet with Zoey Deutch's Infinity in episode six that's beautiful as much as it is disturbing.
Since season two is already a done deal, we hope Murphy gives us some more moments to hear the cast show off their talents! In the meantime, check out all the songs Platt covers over the eight-episode season ahead.
Servant: M. Night Shyamalan's New Horror Series For Apple TV Sounds Downright Chilling
M. Night Shyamalan is back with another chilling story - are you ready?
The horror auteur has teamed up with Apple TV+ for a new series, Servant, which is being billed as a psychological thriller. According to the network, the show will follow a Philadelphia couple "in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home." Uh-oh.
The first teasers for the series - which you can watch at the end of this post - aired during the Emmys. One shows a baby swing in a seemingly nice, normal living room, aimed at a TV newscast. The swing is seen rocking back and forth, and when the camera swings around to show what's sitting in said swing, it's not a baby - it's a baby doll. (Do we have another Annabelle on our hands, or what?) The second involves a very ominous cricket. (Yes, a cricket.)
The show is set to premiere on Nov. 1 and has quite the cast: Tony Kebbell (Fantastic Four), Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Nell Tiger Free (Game of Thrones), and Rupert Grint (Snatch). Further details about Servant (like if Shyamalan will make one of his trademark cameos) will be revealed during the show's panel at New York Comic-Con, which will include exclusive first-look footage and a discussion with Shyamalan.
These Are the 3 Classic Songs That Ben Platt Covers on The Politician
Netflix's The Politician is a story filled with political intrigue, medical drama, crime solving, and, most surprisingly, random musical moments! Of course, with a star-packed cast featuring musical darlings like Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss, it's no surprise that creator Ryan Murphy snuck in some time for the stars to show off their vocal prowess.
Most notably, despite his constant fumbling when it comes to running for class president and generally interacting with other human beings, Platt's Payton is gifted with a voice of an angel and gets to flaunt it three times in the first season. He breaks our heart with his performance of "River" in the first episode and has a duet with Zoey Deutch's Infinity in episode six that's beautiful as much as it is disturbing.
Since season two is already a done deal, we hope Murphy gives us some more moments to hear the cast show off their talents! In the meantime, check out all the songs Platt covers over the eight-episode season ahead.
2019's Hottest Rap Videos Are Seriously Sexy (and Absolutely NSFW)
If you've been dying to go on a vacation, just watch a sexy rap video - you'll feel like you're already there. This year has offered plenty of sexy music videos, but none are quite as steamy as the rap videos. Featuring the hottest rappers in the game, from Nicki Minaj to Becky G, as well as plenty of luxury cars and designer apparel, rap videos are basically made to take you on a trip (and believe us when we say it's a good one).
Read on to see the hottest rap videos 2019 has gifted us with so far.
2019's Hottest Rap Videos Are Seriously Sexy (and Absolutely NSFW)
If you've been dying to go on a vacation, just watch a sexy rap video - you'll feel like you're already there. This year has offered plenty of sexy music videos, but none are quite as steamy as the rap videos. Featuring the hottest rappers in the game, from Nicki Minaj to Becky G, as well as plenty of luxury cars and designer apparel, rap videos are basically made to take you on a trip (and believe us when we say it's a good one).
Read on to see the hottest rap videos 2019 has gifted us with so far.
Finally! Fashion to Figure Dropped a Line of Sexy Over-the-Knee Boots For Thicker Thighs
Fashion to Figure's newest accessory for thicker thighs is about to make me rethink my entire wardrobe. As of Sept. 19, the curvy clothing shop launched a whole line of over-the-knee boots for thicker thighs, and as Queen Lizzo would say, they look good as hell! In partnership with fashion designer Nadia Aboulhosn, Fashion to Figure's new collection is a celebration of how sexy curvy bodies can be and features three styles: Snakeskin Thigh-High Boots ($129), Lace-Up Peep-Toe Boots ($129), and Ruched Black Suede Boots ($109).
"I just want you to live your best thicky thicc gal lives in these [boots]," Nadia wrote in an Instagram post. "Tag me in ur pics so I can see them all once you wear them. You guys are going to kill it and have me weak." As someone who's had to pass on more than a few cute pairs of boots because they just wouldn't slide past my calves, I am all about this collection, and I want every pair in my closet ASAP. Keep scrolling to shop the supersexy line of over-the-knee boots, and check out Nadia's full collection to see even more adorable accessories, including a stylish pair of red faux croc booties.
Related: 15 Chic and Comfy Coats For Curvy Figures - Starting at Just $85
dimanche 29 septembre 2019
Sooo, This Woman Sneakily Took Her Sister's Engagement Photos While Disguised as a Bush
There are no lengths Therese Merkel wouldn't go to for her older sister Rachel, and that includes disguising herself as a bush to snap some super sweet engagement photos. Yep, a week before Rachel's then-boyfriend Andrew Philibeck planned to propose, Therese and her brother Ryan walked the trail to Picnic Point in Madison, WI (aka the proposal spot) to devise the perfect plan for their sister's engagement. "I was like 'Haha, what if I was a bush?" and Andrew is the one who really ran with it," Therese told POPSUGAR via email. "I got this text [from him] later that night . . . It was then real."
Image Source: Therese Merkel
A month before the engagement, Andrew called Therese to ask for her approval before he proposed, and to ask for some help in crafting an engagment plan Rachel would never forget. Almost immediately, Therese, the family videographer, knew she was going to have to figure out a way to video tape her sister's reaction during the big moment . . . in secret, of course.
Andrew called ahead to get special permission to decorate Pincic Point with sunflowers - Rachel's favorite flowers - and glowing lanterns. Then, at sundown on Sept. 21, Therese got into position, blending in almost seamlessly with the trees and shrubbery around her. "While I was hiding, I had the perfect view of the whole thing," she said. "Andrew knew I was hiding and wasn't even sure I was there when he walked down - that's how baller this suit was. He wrote her a loving poem, and then got down on one knee - well, at least tried, because the ring got stuck in his pocket during attempt one . . . She said yes during attempt two."
"Rachel was very confused and I was legit crying tears of joy because of how special the whole event was."
During the proposal, Ryan and a few others were posted further down the trail to make sure the coast was clear for the sweet moment and Therese's hilarious reveal. "I revealed my organic-looking self by screaming 'SHE SAID YES! SHE SAID YES!'" Therese explained. "Rachel was very confused and I was legit crying tears of joy because of how special the whole event was. I wore the suit the full mile hike back . . . and yes, I did have Rachel give me a tick check when we got back to my place."
Afterwards, both Andrew and Rachel's immediate families got together for a suprise party, in which Therese was (probably) not disguised as a bush. "The bush was one of the 4,932 things Andrew did to make the day super awesome and family-oriented," Therese added, pointing out the surprise party, the creative engagment, and Rachel's gorgeous engagement ring as just a few elements that made the day so special.
In addition to all of Andrew's thoughtful planning, Therese's dedication to capturing Rachel's immediate reaction proves just how far a sister-sister duo will go for each other. So sweet! See more photos of Therese's fantastic costume and the shrub-tastic engagment ahead.
In the Land of Social Media Trolls, Arielle Vandenberg Just Wants to Spread Positivity
Source: Getty / Charley Gallay
If you're one of Arielle Vandenberg's 1.3 million Instagram followers, you already know that she's a delight to follow and an expert at creating funny videos. You might also enjoy listening to her podcast, The Only Child, or watching her host Love Island. But what you might not know is that years of hard work and persevering through countless auditions and rejections led her to where she is today.
The 33-year-old spoke on a panel titled "The Industry of Influence" at Create & Cultivate's recent conference in San Francisco alongside other big names in the social media space, including the Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Bosstick and Megan Roup, creator of the Sculpt Society. After catching up with her backstage, I learned that Arielle is not only just as friendly, charismatic, and gorgeous IRL as she seems on Instagram, but she also has a lot to say about what being an "influencer" is really like and how it's never too late to start something you're passionate about.
P.S. - she reads her DMs, and positive comments make her day.
POPSUGAR: From Vine to Instagram and YouTube to your first podcast, and of course, onscreen jobs, you've been cultivating an online career for a long time. Where do you see the whole influencer market going, especially since it's more saturated than ever?
Arielle Vandenberg: It is so saturated, and for influencers, it's actually very hard. But for businesses and marketing purposes, it's incredible because there's so much content to be created and so many businesses that need that specific person. It's just going to get bigger and better every day. I've done so many commercials ever since I was 16 years old, and there are not that many commercial auditions anymore. It's all influencer - it's all brand content on social media. It's pretty crazy.
"If you're good at what you're doing and you believe in it and you're passionate about it, that's truly what will show."
PS: Knowing that, would you tell people that it's too late to try to break into the social media industry?
AV: I would never tell someone it's too late for anything, but it's definitely harder. It's harder to get recognized and noticed because so many people are doing it. But if you're really good at something, that will shine, and that will get recognition no matter how late it is; it doesn't matter. If you're good at what you're doing and you believe in it and you're passionate about it, that's truly what will show and what people will gravitate toward.
PS: What would you say to people who don't realize how much work it takes to build an online presence with a lot of personality? There's got to be more going on behind the scenes than we know.
AV: I didn't know how to direct; I didn't go to school for that. I didn't know how to edit. I truly taught myself a lot of the things that I do and that people see. I didn't know the first thing about Premiere Pro. An easy way to get into what I was doing was iMovie, and then I was like, I need so much more than just iMovie. So I decided, I'm going to teach myself Premiere Pro, which is a whole other thing. I do have an agent, and they do help me get brand deals and all of that. But when it comes to my own content, I'm scheduling people, and getting people in the same room is the hardest part. But I'm so happy I'm doing it now. The hardest part is when you give what you think is a finished product to a brand, and the brand goes, "No." You have to be so specific when you're working with a brand. You have to create what they want to see, and it's like, "Well, you booked me for me, but I get it; it's your brand."
PS: How do you handle negative comments/trolls/naysayers?
AV: There are one-off idiots that write me and are like, "You're not funny," and I'm like, "Cool, have fun today going on with that negativity." But truly, I have the most incredible people following me. It's amazing. But, I experienced it when I first started out.
PS: What's the best part of your job? The worst?
AV: The best part is I get to make my own schedule. I love working for myself. I love being able to create with my fiancé [Arielle and Matt Cutshall recently got engaged!] I love being able to create with him. There are so many times when I'm so frustrated, and I'm like, "Why am I frustrated? I'm at my house on my couch with my fiancé." The worst part is when I think I have the best video ever, and then it tanks [laughs]. I'm like, "Oh this video's gonna crush," and it gets like five likes, and I'm like, "Dammit, I spent so much time on it!"
PS: When you think about younger people growing up in such a social-media-focused world, what excites you about where things are heading?
AV: Every day, there's a new way to create your own path. There's a new way to succeed. Honestly, it's creating jobs, it's creating confidence, it's creating positivity, and obviously, there are negative things to it, too. But if people just continue to be positive about being on social media if they have an audience, I think that's the coolest thing - spreading positivity.
35 Easy Costume Ideas For Glasses-Wearers to Rock This Halloween
If you're someone who wears glasses, rocking prescription lenses for Halloween 2019 is what it's all about, and there are TONS of easy costume ideas that include frames. Take it from me, I've been hipster Belle, Velma, Daria, Moaning Myrtle, and Tina Belcher in recent years, and I will probably find a way to work the specs into this year's costume, too. It's basically a built-in prop for a number of Halloween outfits, so you might as well find a way to go with it! Here are some of our favorite easy-to-pull-together costume ideas that incorporate glasses for all of you geek-chic ladies and gentlemen out there.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
In the Land of Social Media Trolls, Arielle Vandenberg Just Wants to Spread Positivity
Source: Getty / Charley Gallay
If you're one of Arielle Vandenberg's 1.3 million Instagram followers, you already know that she's a delight to follow and an expert at creating funny videos. You might also enjoy listening to her podcast, The Only Child, or watching her host Love Island. But what you might not know is that years of hard work and persevering through countless auditions and rejections led her to where she is today.
The 33-year-old spoke on a panel titled "The Industry of Influence" at Create & Cultivate's recent conference in San Francisco alongside other big names in the social media space, including the Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Bosstick and Megan Roup, creator of the Sculpt Society. After catching up with her backstage, I learned that Arielle is not only just as friendly, charismatic, and gorgeous IRL as she seems on Instagram, but she also has a lot to say about what being an "influencer" is really like and how it's never too late to start something you're passionate about.
P.S. - she reads her DMs, and positive comments make her day.
POPSUGAR: From Vine to Instagram and YouTube to your first podcast, and of course, onscreen jobs, you've been cultivating an online career for a long time. Where do you see the whole influencer market going, especially since it's more saturated than ever?
Arielle Vandenberg: It is so saturated, and for influencers, it's actually very hard. But for businesses and marketing purposes, it's incredible because there's so much content to be created and so many businesses that need that specific person. It's just going to get bigger and better every day. I've done so many commercials ever since I was 16 years old, and there are not that many commercial auditions anymore. It's all influencer - it's all brand content on social media. It's pretty crazy.
"If you're good at what you're doing and you believe in it and you're passionate about it, that's truly what will show."
PS: Knowing that, would you tell people that it's too late to try to break into the social media industry?
AV: I would never tell someone it's too late for anything, but it's definitely harder. It's harder to get recognized and noticed because so many people are doing it. But if you're really good at something, that will shine, and that will get recognition no matter how late it is; it doesn't matter. If you're good at what you're doing and you believe in it and you're passionate about it, that's truly what will show and what people will gravitate toward.
PS: What would you say to people who don't realize how much work it takes to build an online presence with a lot of personality? There's got to be more going on behind the scenes than we know.
AV: I didn't know how to direct; I didn't go to school for that. I didn't know how to edit. I truly taught myself a lot of the things that I do and that people see. I didn't know the first thing about Premiere Pro. An easy way to get into what I was doing was iMovie, and then I was like, I need so much more than just iMovie. So I decided, I'm going to teach myself Premiere Pro, which is a whole other thing. I do have an agent, and they do help me get brand deals and all of that. But when it comes to my own content, I'm scheduling people, and getting people in the same room is the hardest part. But I'm so happy I'm doing it now. The hardest part is when you give what you think is a finished product to a brand, and the brand goes, "No." You have to be so specific when you're working with a brand. You have to create what they want to see, and it's like, "Well, you booked me for me, but I get it; it's your brand."
PS: How do you handle negative comments/trolls/naysayers?
AV: There are one-off idiots that write me and are like, "You're not funny," and I'm like, "Cool, have fun today going on with that negativity." But truly, I have the most incredible people following me. It's amazing. But, I experienced it when I first started out.
PS: What's the best part of your job? The worst?
AV: The best part is I get to make my own schedule. I love working for myself. I love being able to create with my fiancé [Arielle and Matt Cutshall recently got engaged!] I love being able to create with him. There are so many times when I'm so frustrated, and I'm like, "Why am I frustrated? I'm at my house on my couch with my fiancé." The worst part is when I think I have the best video ever, and then it tanks [laughs]. I'm like, "Oh this video's gonna crush," and it gets like five likes, and I'm like, "Dammit, I spent so much time on it!"
PS: When you think about younger people growing up in such a social-media-focused world, what excites you about where things are heading?
AV: Every day, there's a new way to create your own path. There's a new way to succeed. Honestly, it's creating jobs, it's creating confidence, it's creating positivity, and obviously, there are negative things to it, too. But if people just continue to be positive about being on social media if they have an audience, I think that's the coolest thing - spreading positivity.
35 Easy Costume Ideas For Glasses-Wearers to Rock This Halloween
If you're someone who wears glasses, rocking prescription lenses for Halloween 2019 is what it's all about, and there are TONS of easy costume ideas that include frames. Take it from me, I've been hipster Belle, Velma, Daria, Moaning Myrtle, and Tina Belcher in recent years, and I will probably find a way to work the specs into this year's costume, too. It's basically a built-in prop for a number of Halloween outfits, so you might as well find a way to go with it! Here are some of our favorite easy-to-pull-together costume ideas that incorporate glasses for all of you geek-chic ladies and gentlemen out there.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
35 Easy Costume Ideas For Glasses-Wearers to Rock This Halloween
If you're someone who wears glasses, rocking prescription lenses for Halloween 2019 is what it's all about, and there are TONS of easy costume ideas that include frames. Take it from me, I've been hipster Belle, Velma, Daria, Moaning Myrtle, and Tina Belcher in recent years, and I will probably find a way to work the specs into this year's costume, too. It's basically a built-in prop for a number of Halloween outfits, so you might as well find a way to go with it! Here are some of our favorite easy-to-pull-together costume ideas that incorporate glasses for all of you geek-chic ladies and gentlemen out there.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Walmart's Workout Clothes Are Next-Level Cute and Seriously Affordable
It's no secret Walmart carries just about everything you could ever need, from stylish furniture to flattering swimwear, but did you know the retailer has insanely cute workout clothes? We shopped so you don't have to and hunted the absolute best picks for prices so good, you almost won't believe it. We're talking $10 tees and $15 leggings. Keep scrolling to shop these hot finds before they're gone.
Walmart's Workout Clothes Are Next-Level Cute and Seriously Affordable
It's no secret Walmart carries just about everything you could ever need, from stylish furniture to flattering swimwear, but did you know the retailer has insanely cute workout clothes? We shopped so you don't have to and hunted the absolute best picks for prices so good, you almost won't believe it. We're talking $10 tees and $15 leggings. Keep scrolling to shop these hot finds before they're gone.
17 Wardrobe Basics You'll Reach For Time and Time Again
There is a reason we always collect white tees, LBDs, and jeans: these pieces never go out of style. These basic clothing pieces are the building blocks to a solid wardrobe because you can wear them a number of ways, endlessly. Finding options that you truly love and will buy again and again, is the hard part. We shopped and curated a list of our 17 most coveted must haves that every woman should have in her closet.
Ahead, you can shop everything from a flattering dress to a clean white button-down blouse. What makes these choices so good? They're reliable and versatile pieces you'll never tire of wearing. Keep reading to shop our favorite pieces we always have on hand, and you should too. Take a look.
This Tim Burton-Themed Wedding Included a Drop-Dead-Gorgeous Vintage Wedding Dress
Lydia and Ed met years ago while they were both DJs in the electronic music scene, and they hit it off immediately. The two never had a traditional relationship, so after Ed popped the question on their 10-year anniversary, a conventional wedding was out of the question. While planning for their big day, the couple decided to have a so-called "Hallo-wedding," and base their ceremony off the Tim Burton movie Corpse Bride. With help from their family home, which is situated on an idyllic lake in North Carolina, Lydia and Ed held their chilling (and charming) Halloween wedding in the comfort of their backyard. The soon-to-be bride requested dead and dried flowers for the bouquets, and decided on a hauntingly beautiful dark purple and blue color scheme. The groom built the wedding's arbor by hand, while Lydia's stepmom and best friend decorated it with tea lights and butterflies. There was Halloween-themed music during the cocktail hour, spooky signature drinks served at the bar, and costumes worn by everyone in attendance.
Aside from the decor, there were many other details that made this Tim Burton-themed wedding a truly chilling celebration. Lydia's wedding dress was her mother's vintage dress from the '80s and was hand-airbrushed to match the style, color, and shading of the dress worn by Victoria in the movie. Ed's suit was specially made to mirror the era of clothing shown in Corpse Bride, and it matched the character's outfit to a tee. Both the bride and groom had thorough makeup applied to their face and bodies in order to match each of their character's skin tone and overall eerie effect, which made the day that much more enchanting.
This haunting wedding was full of frightfully festive decor and had a goosebump-worthy amount of love. Read ahead to see what a lively Corpse Bride wedding this really was, and just wait until you see the expression on the groom's face when his drop-dead gorgeous bride walks down the aisle.
Related: This Haunting Wedding Shoot Takes "Goth-Chic" to a Whole New, Sexy Level
2009's Stickiest, Steamiest Music Videos Are Simply Unforgettable
From seductive dance moves to sultry stares, sexy music videos have been around since video killed the radio star. As 2019 wraps up, we can't help but think back to the way things were a decade ago. While it's true that this year has been hotter than hot for the art of song to video, 2009 was nothing to scoff at. It marked the beginning of a sexy era, a turning point in which we were blessed with viral hits such as the thirst-trap-laden "Blame It" and the Gaga-Beyoncé synergy of "Video Phone." To celebrate a decade of hot and bothered artists, here's a window to the past with 2009's sexiest music videos - you'll want to wipe the glass, because it's about to get steamy! With Shakira, Beyoncé, and Britney Spears in the mix, we can't go wrong.
17 Wardrobe Basics You'll Reach For Time and Time Again
There is a reason we always collect white tees, LBDs, and jeans: these pieces never go out of style. These basic clothing pieces are the building blocks to a solid wardrobe because you can wear them a number of ways, endlessly. Finding options that you truly love and will buy again and again, is the hard part. We shopped and curated a list of our 17 most coveted must haves that every woman should have in her closet.
Ahead, you can shop everything from a flattering dress to a clean white button-down blouse. What makes these choices so good? They're reliable and versatile pieces you'll never tire of wearing. Keep reading to shop our favorite pieces we always have on hand, and you should too. Take a look.
This Tim Burton-Themed Wedding Included a Drop-Dead-Gorgeous Vintage Wedding Dress
Lydia and Ed met years ago while they were both DJs in the electronic music scene, and they hit it off immediately. The two never had a traditional relationship, so after Ed popped the question on their 10-year anniversary, a conventional wedding was out of the question. While planning for their big day, the couple decided to have a so-called "Hallo-wedding," and base their ceremony off the Tim Burton movie Corpse Bride. With help from their family home, which is situated on an idyllic lake in North Carolina, Lydia and Ed held their chilling (and charming) Halloween wedding in the comfort of their backyard. The soon-to-be bride requested dead and dried flowers for the bouquets, and decided on a hauntingly beautiful dark purple and blue color scheme. The groom built the wedding's arbor by hand, while Lydia's stepmom and best friend decorated it with tea lights and butterflies. There was Halloween-themed music during the cocktail hour, spooky signature drinks served at the bar, and costumes worn by everyone in attendance.
Aside from the decor, there were many other details that made this Tim Burton-themed wedding a truly chilling celebration. Lydia's wedding dress was her mother's vintage dress from the '80s and was hand-airbrushed to match the style, color, and shading of the dress worn by Victoria in the movie. Ed's suit was specially made to mirror the era of clothing shown in Corpse Bride, and it matched the character's outfit to a tee. Both the bride and groom had thorough makeup applied to their face and bodies in order to match each of their character's skin tone and overall eerie effect, which made the day that much more enchanting.
This haunting wedding was full of frightfully festive decor and had a goosebump-worthy amount of love. Read ahead to see what a lively Corpse Bride wedding this really was, and just wait until you see the expression on the groom's face when his drop-dead gorgeous bride walks down the aisle.
Related: This Haunting Wedding Shoot Takes "Goth-Chic" to a Whole New, Sexy Level
2009's Stickiest, Steamiest Music Videos Are Simply Unforgettable
From seductive dance moves to sultry stares, sexy music videos have been around since video killed the radio star. As 2019 wraps up, we can't help but think back to the way things were a decade ago. While it's true that this year has been hotter than hot for the art of song to video, 2009 was nothing to scoff at. It marked the beginning of a sexy era, a turning point in which we were blessed with viral hits such as the thirst-trap-laden "Blame It" and the Gaga-Beyoncé synergy of "Video Phone." To celebrate a decade of hot and bothered artists, here's a window to the past with 2009's sexiest music videos - you'll want to wipe the glass, because it's about to get steamy! With Shakira, Beyoncé, and Britney Spears in the mix, we can't go wrong.
This Tim Burton-Themed Wedding Included a Drop-Dead-Gorgeous Vintage Wedding Dress
Lydia and Ed met years ago while they were both DJs in the electronic music scene, and they hit it off immediately. The two never had a traditional relationship, so after Ed popped the question on their 10-year anniversary, a conventional wedding was out of the question. While planning for their big day, the couple decided to have a so-called "Hallo-wedding," and base their ceremony off the Tim Burton movie Corpse Bride. With help from their family home, which is situated on an idyllic lake in North Carolina, Lydia and Ed held their chilling (and charming) Halloween wedding in the comfort of their backyard. The soon-to-be bride requested dead and dried flowers for the bouquets, and decided on a hauntingly beautiful dark purple and blue color scheme. The groom built the wedding's arbor by hand, while Lydia's stepmom and best friend decorated it with tea lights and butterflies. There was Halloween-themed music during the cocktail hour, spooky signature drinks served at the bar, and costumes worn by everyone in attendance.
Aside from the decor, there were many other details that made this Tim Burton-themed wedding a truly chilling celebration. Lydia's wedding dress was her mother's vintage dress from the '80s and was hand-airbrushed to match the style, color, and shading of the dress worn by Victoria in the movie. Ed's suit was specially made to mirror the era of clothing shown in Corpse Bride, and it matched the character's outfit to a tee. Both the bride and groom had thorough makeup applied to their face and bodies in order to match each of their character's skin tone and overall eerie effect, which made the day that much more enchanting.
This haunting wedding was full of frightfully festive decor and had a goosebump-worthy amount of love. Read ahead to see what a lively Corpse Bride wedding this really was, and just wait until you see the expression on the groom's face when his drop-dead gorgeous bride walks down the aisle.
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OK, Let's Talk About That Ghostly Twist on American Horror Story: 1984
Just when we thought American Horror Story: 1984 was becoming merely a gorefest with a lot of camp and witty callbacks to classic films, we meet Jonas. Before we knew his name, Jonas (Lou Taylor Pucci) was simply known as the mysterious hiker that the LA crew hit as he was wandering out the woods surrounding Camp Redwood. Sadly, we don't get much out of him, because Mr. Jingles kills him and leaves him hanging on the back of a door for Brooke to discover. That is, until we see him pop up again in episode two, just in time to get murked by Richard, the Night Stalker . . . twice!
Richard is just as shocked as viewers were when he has to kill his victim a second time - usually people don't just shake off being gutted. The hiker looks confused at Richard's presence and tells him, "You're not supposed to be here." And even more alarming, he cries out, "Wait, I don't die here!"
He's obviously wrong, because Richard stabs him again, but it's also just a really weird thing to say. Curiosity piqued, Richard takes the man's discarded badge and learns he's a former Redwood camp counselor named Jonas Shevoore who worked there in 1970. Yes, that's right: Jonas was a camp counselor when Mr. Jingles allegedly massacred a cabin of counselors. As Margaret confirms for Richard, he's definitely dead. But since he's obviously having a problem staying dead, that means that Jonas is, in fact, a very confused ghost. And with that, 1984 officially passes the threshold into AHS's brand of spooky, weird sh*t.
The reveal that Jonas is a ghost from 1970 juices up the story for one huge reason: we now have another witness to the counselor massacre that has raised a few questions. When Richard goes to Margaret to discover the secrets behind the hiker's mysterious immortality, he clues the camp owner into his existence. Richard goes off to deal with Mr. Jingles at Margaret's behest (which is a Michael vs. Jason-esque showdown that I would love to see), while Margaret looks for Jonas. When the two are reunited, the ghost reveals that he remembers seeing the other camp counselor drenched in blood inside the cabin, but bearing no wounds. He tells her that he ran away toward civilization, but was hit by Mr. Jingles's car and died.
But as Margaret pushes Jonas into telling her what he saw, we get a flash of the scene he came upon back in 1970. It's notably different from the one Margaret painted for the crew in episode one; Jonas remembers seeing Margaret standing among all the bodies of Mr. Jingles's victims and soaked with blood. She's even got a bit of a smile on her face as she stares into the distance. But in Margaret's recollection, she had been among the bodies on the floor, pretending to be dead, and most importantly, missing an ear. Why would she have gotten up when Jonas could have easily been Mr. Jingles coming back to finish her off?
It doesn't help that when Margaret hears Jonas tell his version of the story, she only asks, "So Jingles was in the truck?" You reunite with a coworker you thought was dead and that's what you ask him? It almost sounds as if she was checking up on an alibi or a loose end, doesn't it?
Jonas may be a ghost, and thus unable to be killed, but damn if we aren't a little worried about him being in the clutches of Ms. Margaret Booth right now.
Kelly Clarkson Made Britney Spears's "Till the World Ends" Sound TOTALLY Different
Kelly Clarkson, we're ready for you to release an album filled with covers! On Thursday, the pop star hit the stage for her "Kellyoke" segment on her daytime talk show, blessing us with yet another cover of a classic hit: Britney Spears's "Till the World Ends." Since The Kelly Clarkson Show premiered earlier this month, she's been giving us mini concerts every day, and we can't take it, take it, take no more. Clarkson put her own spin on Spears's 2011 song, adding a bit of a slowed down and acoustic feel to the upbeat hit. We have a feeling Spears would definitely approve of her cover! Check out her fabulous rendition of the song above, and listen to all the covers Clarkson has mastered over the years.
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