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.
jeudi 7 novembre 2019
46 Thanksgiving Appetizers That Are Easy as (Pumpkin) Pie
Your Thanksgiving meal already takes a lot of effort to put together, so let us help you cut some corners. If you want to serve up an assortment of appetizers to keep your holiday guests munching while you finish all the main courses, we have almost 50 simple recipes to give you a head start. There's everything from an assortment of dips to food you can throw in your slow cooker the day before and forget about. Keep reading for all the possibilities that'll keep your guests on their toes this year!
Get Your Wallet Ready, Because Amazon's Black Friday Deals Are Worth Shopping
Sure, Thanksgiving is cool. But have you ever saved hundreds of dollars on items you've been lusting for all year long come Black Friday, the best shopping day of the year? Well, it really can happen, and this year, we're turning to Amazon, because of course we are. The megaretailer already has great deals on everything from tech gadgets to fashion finds, but they're going all out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And we do mean all out, because the deals have already started!
While we wait patiently for the full roster of savings to be revealed, we can take comfort in these nine deals. We can save on everything from DNA tests that Lizzo would approve of to fitness trackers and even home decor. Just keep reading to shop our picks!
2019 Saw Some Mind-Blowing Skincare Launches, but These Are Our Favorites
Here's something you can do to end the decade looking and feeling better, without the risk of pulling a hammy in an overcrowded yoga class: upgrade your skincare routine. (Results guaranteed, gym membership not required.)
Beauty brands were all about the flex in 2019, launching their biggest, most innovative products of all time - meaning you can save all those bicep curls for the days you want to pick up the latest face creams, cleansers, and treatments.
Not sure where to start? We've asked POPSUGAR beauty editors to share their hands-down favorite skincare formulas that surprised us this year, so you don't even have to move a muscle.
What You Can Do to Treat a Yeast Infection Before Seeing a Doctor, Straight From an Ob-Gyn
An overgrowth of yeast is one of the most common causes of irritation down there - in fact, an estimated three out of four women will have a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives. While candida albicans is the most likely culprit, there are other fungi that can be present and more difficult to treat. That said, as a practicing gynecologist, I believe it's perfectly reasonable to try to find relief from a yeast infection at home before making an appointment with your doctor. First, you should know the risks and just how long you should wait for home remedies to work.
What Are the Symptoms of a Yeast Infection?
The hallmark of yeast is usually severe itching, which often gets worse and worse over a matter of days. This can be accompanied by thick, cottage-cheese like discharge, but it's possible to have a yeast infection without significant discharge. Symptoms usually start at the opening of the vagina and expand out to the sides of the vulva and even down toward the anus. Swelling and pain can occur as the infection worsens.
Sometimes the itching and infection can be so intense that it causes the skin to break or bumps and lesions to arise. Many of my patients see lesions or skin breaks and automatically think it must be an STI like herpes. Though that's possible, yeast can sometimes produce similar symptoms. I wish there were a definitive way to tell the difference between the two, but there isn't. If the skin lesions are accompanied by a thick, white discharge, yeast may be the cause, but as I already mentioned, yeast can be present even without discharge.
The Best Home Remedies For Treating a Yeast Infection
The most effective treatment for a suspected yeast infection is an over-the-counter anti-fungal medication. I personally prefer three-day or seven-day vaginal treatments over those touted to clear up an infection in one day, just based on my decade of experience treating patients. Be warned that these medications can sometimes burn - many anti-fungal preparations contain alcohol, which coupled with broken skin, can be painful. Your symptoms should start to improve by the second or third day, but always finish the entire course of medication to ensure the infection is properly treated.
If you're looking for a more natural treatment, you can try coconut oil to soothe the external vulva. Coconut oil has anti-fungal properties and is very moisturizing. I also like boric acid suppositories for treatment and prevention of yeast. When used properly, these vaginal suppositories can reset the proper acidic pH of the vagina and treat or prevent both yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. Proper, careful use is very important and the suppositories need to be kept out of reach of children or small pets since they're toxic if swallowed.
To be clear, there's no scientific evidence to support putting anything else in your vagina - garlic, yogurt, herbs, apple cider vinegar - and in some cases, doing so can even be harmful.
How Long Should You Wait Before Seeing a Doctor?
If your symptoms don't improve within two to three days of at-home treatment, it's time to make an appointment with your doctor. While a yeast infection isn't dangerous, it can increase your risk for other dangerous infections. Tears in the skin that can happen with a prolonged or untreated yeast infection can make contracting a sexually transmitted infection much more likely.
Your doctor can rule out other types of infection and provide more effective, prescription treatments. If yeast infections are a recurring issue, they can also help you identify lifestyle or behavioral changes that could help reduce your risk. Either way, it's a conversation worth having.
Glossier’s New Pro Tip Liquid Eyeliner’s Staying Power Is No Joke, and Here’s the Proof
Whether you're a winged eyeliner aficionado or like a simple flick across your lids, Glossier's latest launch is for you. The brand recently launched Pro Tip, a liquid eyeliner that is now part of its permanent collection. As someone who has an affinity for the makeup category - eyeliner is the only makeup product that I use on a daily basis - I was excited to test it out.
Inside Pro Tip's body (which is similar to Brow Flick's, except in the brand's signature pink hue) is a liquid formula that is pitch black. At first, I had to coax the ink out of the pen, shaking and sweeping the brush against the back of my hand, before it finally dispensed a smooth stream of the stuff (so don't be alarmed if your pen doesn't dispense that much when you begin to swatch it). It had a slick - but not watery - consistency with just enough play time to maneuver before it dried down. I drew on my extra large wings, and found that it took two layers of the liquid liner to get the deep, dark black hue that I love for my eye look.
To test out the brand's claims that the eyeliner was smudge and water resistant, I put it through the most rigorous tests I could think of. Read on to learn more.
46 Thanksgiving Appetizers That Are Easy as (Pumpkin) Pie
Your Thanksgiving meal already takes a lot of effort to put together, so let us help you cut some corners. If you want to serve up an assortment of appetizers to keep your holiday guests munching while you finish all the main courses, we have almost 50 simple recipes to give you a head start. There's everything from an assortment of dips to food you can throw in your slow cooker the day before and forget about. Keep reading for all the possibilities that'll keep your guests on their toes this year!
A Guide to Brockhampton: Get to Know the Boy Band's 13 Members
I'm not here to tell you how to live your life, but I'll say this: you - and I cannot stress this enough - need to hop on the Brockhampton train. The self-proclaimed boy band consists of 13 members - Kevin Abstract, Matt Champion, Dom McLennon, Ciarán "Bearface" McDonald, Merlyn Wood, Russell "Joba" Boring, Romil Hemnani, Jabari Manwa, Kiko Merley, Robert Ontenient, Henock "HK" Sileshi, Jon Nunes, and Ashlan Grey - and has been delivering bangers since 2015. Every member brings something special to the table, whether it's opening up about their sexuality, struggles with mental health, or their general disregard for acting a certain way to appease society.
So, how did Brockhampton come to be? Well, in 2010, Kevin decided he wanted to start a musical collective. He joined forces with schoolmates at Woodlands High School in Texas, as well as users on a Kanye West fan forum to create the band AliveSinceForever. At first, there were about 30 members, but the number dwindled as they became more serious about cultivating their sound. In 2013, AliveSinceForever released their debut EP, ASF. However, they rebranded the following year as Brockhampton. Since then, the band has dropped six albums - 2016's All-American Trash, 2017's Saturation, Saturation II, and Saturation III (yes, they dished out three albums in one year), 2018's Iridescence, and this year's Ginger.
Throughout their musical journey, the group has made a handful of other alterations to their framework - notably, the 2018 ousting of cofounder Ameer Vann following sexual misconduct allegations - until they became the now 13-strong squad. Although Brockhampton has already confirmed that the band won't last forever (*sniffles*), we're going to enjoy every minute of their incomparable chemistry and enigmatic allure. Keep reading to learn more about each member!
46 Thanksgiving Appetizers That Are Easy as (Pumpkin) Pie
Your Thanksgiving meal already takes a lot of effort to put together, so let us help you cut some corners. If you want to serve up an assortment of appetizers to keep your holiday guests munching while you finish all the main courses, we have almost 50 simple recipes to give you a head start. There's everything from an assortment of dips to food you can throw in your slow cooker the day before and forget about. Keep reading for all the possibilities that'll keep your guests on their toes this year!
Get Your Wallet Ready, Because Amazon's Black Friday Deals Are Worth Shopping
Sure, Thanksgiving is cool. But have you ever saved hundreds of dollars on items you've been lusting for all year long come Black Friday, the best shopping day of the year? Well, it really can happen, and this year, we're turning to Amazon, because of course we are. The megaretailer already has great deals on everything from tech gadgets to fashion finds, but they're going all out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And we do mean all out, because the deals have already started!
While we wait patiently for the full roster of savings to be revealed, we can take comfort in these nine deals. We can save on everything from DNA tests that Lizzo would approve of to fitness trackers and even home decor. Just keep reading to shop our picks!
mercredi 6 novembre 2019
You'll Wish It Was Christmas Morning After You See These Dreamy Stocking Stuffers From Anthropologie
Getting in the Christmas spirit is easy when you make Anthropologie your holiday haven. While we know the luxe retailer has some of the hottest gifts of 2019, you may be surprised to find out that their stocking stuffers are super affordable. Whether you're shopping for someone who wants the best new skincare products or someone who can't get enough of the hottest tech gadgets, Anthro has exactly what they want, all at prices you can afford.
Shop the best Anthropologie stocking stuffers now - all $25 and under! Happy holidays, indeed.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Yi
60+ Stunning Decor Pieces That Will Blow You (and Your Guests) Away, Thanks to Amazon
If you feel like your home could use a little pick-me-up this, but you're on a budget, we have the perfect solution for you. Instead of overspending on a total revamp, try sprucing up your space with a couple cute home decor items from Amazon. We scoured its site and uncovered its most popular and stylish pieces and couldn't believe how many amazing finds we uncovered. The best part: everything costs less than $100 and will be delivered right to your door. How can you say not to that?! Keep reading to shop our favorite finds.
I'm a Makeup Minimalist, and This $16 Lip Color Is the Only 1 I'll Ever Use
To say I'm a makeup minimalist is an understatement. Most people don't believe me when I tell them I only own two eye shadows. One sparkly and one matte. I 'm all about finding my favorite products and sticking to them. Although I've experimented with glosses and lipsticks over the years, I never found one lip product I loved, because they're almost always too sticky or too colorful for my taste. However, I was recently introduced to Ohii's latest addition, this Lip Smudge ($16) - it's a total game-changer for me.
"My lips looked fresh and hydrated with just a touch of color."
The brand is a new in-house line from Urban Outfitters that's filled with tons of cruelty-free makeup and skincare finds. I was drawn to the lip smudge immediately because its hint of sheer color sounds like exactly what I've been looking for. The soft velvety texture easily glides onto my lips and adds just the right amount of pink and red shades. I tried all five choices and they all have their own unique look, but with one thing in common: it wasn't overbearing. My lips looked fresh and hydrated with just a touch of color.
Plus, the lip smudges are all vegan and paraben-free, so I can feel good about using it, too. I already own three and have one in every handbag. So what are you waiting for? Keep reading to shop all the shades and find your perfect match for Summer.
These Are the Best and Most Over-the-Top Nail Art Looks of 2019 So Far
Intricate nail art and stand-out nail polish colors flooded Instagram in 2019, inspiring some of the year's biggest trends. Among the most eye-catching looks were Kylie Jenner's butterfly designs, Dua Lipa's mismatched plaid nails, and Rihanna's green polish. There were also countless examples of notable persons wearing neon hues and an endless stream of updated french manicures.
Check out the best and most over-the-top manicures of the year, ahead.
You'll Wish It Was Christmas Morning After You See These Dreamy Stocking Stuffers From Anthropologie
Getting in the Christmas spirit is easy when you make Anthropologie your holiday haven. While we know the luxe retailer has some of the hottest gifts of 2019, you may be surprised to find out that their stocking stuffers are super affordable. Whether you're shopping for someone who wants the best new skincare products or someone who can't get enough of the hottest tech gadgets, Anthro has exactly what they want, all at prices you can afford.
Shop the best Anthropologie stocking stuffers now - all $25 and under! Happy holidays, indeed.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Yi
These Are the Best and Most Over-the-Top Nail Art Looks of 2019 So Far
Intricate nail art and stand-out nail polish colors flooded Instagram in 2019, inspiring some of the year's biggest trends. Among the most eye-catching looks were Kylie Jenner's butterfly designs, Dua Lipa's mismatched plaid nails, and Rihanna's green polish. There were also countless examples of notable persons wearing neon hues and an endless stream of updated french manicures.
Check out the best and most over-the-top manicures of the year, ahead.
Is This Magic? 21 Cool Harry Potter Gifts, All on Amazon
Potterheads, there's no reason to go hunting for the perfect gifts. We have plenty of magical options, all in one place! If you love Harry Potter as much as we do, you'll be thrilled by all of the cool products available on Amazon. We were shocked by the massive array of choices. Take a look at our favorite picks, and then wrap them up for friends or family.
Related: 47 Cool New Gift Ideas Everyone on Your List Will Love
You'll Wish It Was Christmas Morning After You See These Dreamy Stocking Stuffers From Anthropologie
Getting in the Christmas spirit is easy when you make Anthropologie your holiday haven. While we know the luxe retailer has some of the hottest gifts of 2019, you may be surprised to find out that their stocking stuffers are super affordable. Whether you're shopping for someone who wants the best new skincare products or someone who can't get enough of the hottest tech gadgets, Anthro has exactly what they want, all at prices you can afford.
Shop the best Anthropologie stocking stuffers now - all $25 and under! Happy holidays, indeed.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Yi
60+ Stunning Decor Pieces That Will Blow You (and Your Guests) Away, Thanks to Amazon
If you feel like your home could use a little pick-me-up this, but you're on a budget, we have the perfect solution for you. Instead of overspending on a total revamp, try sprucing up your space with a couple cute home decor items from Amazon. We scoured its site and uncovered its most popular and stylish pieces and couldn't believe how many amazing finds we uncovered. The best part: everything costs less than $100 and will be delivered right to your door. How can you say not to that?! Keep reading to shop our favorite finds.
Cooking Just Got a Lot Cuter Thanks to Smeg's Midcentury Mickey Mouse Refrigerator
We might not be able to have our kitchens consistently stocked with Mickey waffles and Dole Whips, but Smeg's latest appliance might be a sweet alternative. The kitchen company with a midcentury flair recently released a Mickey Mouse refrigerator featuring a black-and-white illustration of the iconic cartoon character on its front.
Though the illustration is the real draw, the one-door fridge also features an icebox, three adjustable shelves, and two drawers. Exclusively available at Williams Sonoma for $2,799, the fridge isn't exactly a steal. Because it's limited-edition, however, it does make for a quirky collector's item. At the very least, it'll make cooking and rearranging things in the fridge a little more fun.
I Have a Confession: I Don't Always Play With My Kid and She's Just Fine
When I had my first baby, I did my best to educate myself. I knew that I was unlikely to get much sleep, that breastfeeding could be challenging, and that my diaper bag would become my new purse. What no one told me was just how long my days as a stay-at-home mom would be. No one told me that I would bust out every weapon in my baby-entertaining arsenal - singing songs, reading books, holding her adorably tiny feet to make her "dance" - and then look at the clock, realize how many hours were left in the day, and feel paralyzed with dread. I had no idea how else to play with her to fill those hours. And so, sometimes, I just didn't.
I laid her on her play mat and let her bat at her dangling toys while I scrolled Instagram. I let the ceiling fan mesmerize her while I folded the piles laundry that seemed to accumulate overnight. Sometimes, I even did the unthinkable, letting her wave her hands at her crib mobile unsupervised while I took a shower down the hall. I settled her in her infant car seat for long, slow walks with the dog, a wonderful multipurpose activity that got the dog (and me) some exercise, ate up a good half-hour, and made me feel like I was doing something constructive with the baby that didn't involve me having to be a one-woman variety show.
All the while, the creeping guilt gnawed away at me. Why wasn't I one of those moms who just held her baby for hours at a time and didn't feel the need to do anything else? Why didn't I want to spend all day playing with her? Was she going to end up psychologically damaged, convinced she was unloved?
My private shame wasn't enough to keep me from taking my play aversion one step further, shuttling my daughter to every music class and story time I could find. On the surface, I felt I could rack up some "good mom" points for exposing my child to songs, books, and sensory play; just below the veneer, I felt guilty as ever. Surely better mothers than me could stay home all day, making up vocabulary-laden songs and mining Pinterest for age-appropriate craft projects. Not only did I want to scream with boredom if I had to entertain my own kid for more than an hour at a time, now I was outsourcing it.
On top of it all, I came to the dawning realization that all of our activities might be more for me than for my daughter. Sure, she loved to bounce along to her music teacher's guitar stylings, but that was nothing compared to my love for getting out of the house and being able to socialize with other moms. The effect on my mental health was striking, and ultimately, I found that the time I did spend entertaining my daughter at home was infinitely more tolerable - even fun! - if I'd just had the chance to chat with another adult for fifteen minutes that day. Maybe I wasn't the archetype of the selflessly devoted mother, but ultimately, raising my daughter in a way that felt authentically me was making me the best mom version of myself. The guilt began to subside.
Maybe it was a guilt that I needn't have felt to begin with. According to Miriam G. Winikoff, M.Ed, a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst, babies are dependent on their mothers and the additional support of fathers and other caretakers for everything, particularly for the first three months. Then, with neurological and psychosocial development, "the baby and the mother learn how to regulate each other. The baby has an impact on the mom, and the mom has an impact on the baby." Which is why as my daughter and I began to figure each other out, I saw that I could put some distance between us without upsetting her. That distance didn't amount to a lack of love for my daughter, despite what my guilty conscience was telling me. Quite the contrary, according to Winikoff: My attunement to my daughter's capacity to be on her own was actually a sign of what psychologists refer to as "secure attachment."
"Trust your gut. Nobody is a better mother to your baby than you."
That attunement meant that, guilt aside, I was doing my daughter no harm by packing our calendar full of baby activities instead of playing at home if she seemed content and I was maintaining my sanity. Still, in an age where the Internet is the easiest source of (often conflicting) parenting advice, it's all too easy to doubt even the approach that feels most natural to us. "Trust your gut," says Winikoff. "Nobody is a better mother to your baby than you. That uncertainty and that doubt, that's part of the game. You're learning a whole person who has the right to have preferences and interests of their own. So do you."
My daughter recently celebrated her second birthday. She is a fun-loving, outgoing little girl who loves making friends with strangers in restaurants, hearing her favorite books over and over, and seeing trucks go by our kitchen window. She bonds easily with other adult relatives and friends, but always comes to me when she's tired, upset, or just in need of some comfort. She seems to have suffered no ill effects from my supposed laziness. If anything, I think she's a happier kid for her ability to entertain herself.
She's also a big sister now - a big sister to another little girl who seems just as content to kick and wave at the toys suspended over her baby seat. I still read and sing just like I did with my older daughter, but when I run out of ideas and turn away from her to check my e-mail, I know she'll be just fine.
Trader Joe's New Beauty Advent Calendar Would Make a Pretty Great Gift . . . For Yourself!
Trader Joe's is really going all-in on the advent calendar game this holiday season. In addition to its dog- and cat-treat-filled creations, the grocery chain recently released a brand-new calendar just for beauty-lovers.
The 12-day curated collection includes some of Trader Joe's most popular bath and body products, including Cranberry Cider Shimmer Body Wash, Pomegranate Moisturizing Lip Balm, Rose Facial Oil, and Warm Vanilla Body Butter, just to name a few. At $20, this calendar full of goodies is less expensive than many makeup and skincare items, so your wallet can rest easy. Consider picking up one of these calendars for your Secret Santa . . . or for yourself! Keep your eye out on your next TJ's trip.
Here's How His Dark Materials Relates to the Golden Compass Book and Film
HBO's His Dark Materials is the much-anticipated adaptation of Philip Pullman's trilogy of fantasy novels by the same name. So why are people talking about something called The Golden Compass? Are they the same thing? Well, yes and no. Here's what you need to know about the series, which premiered on HBO on Monday.
His Dark Materials - the book series, not the TV series - is made up of three novels: The Golden Compass (also published in some countries as Northern Lights), The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. Thus, The Golden Compass is simply part of His Dark Materials - one third of it, to be precise! Back in 2007, when the first attempt at bringing the series to the screen was made, the idea was originally to make a trilogy of films, with one based on each book. That's why the 2007 film adaptation starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig is called The Golden Compass: because it was specifically adapted from that book and that book only.
In contrast, the HBO/BBC series is based on all three books, with an expected pace of approximately one book (give or take a little) per season. Right now, there are two seasons ordered; it remains to be seen if the TV show will cover all three books in those two seasons or if a third season will be ordered down the line. At the Television Critics' Association panel, IGN reported that showrunner Jack Thorne hinted how the TV series may borrow bits and pieces from the other books, even in the first season.
"Largely it's one book per season . . . [but] there are a few treats I've stolen from other books . . . The whole story of three books and how can we celebrate them in the best possible way, and sometimes that involved moving certain elements forward."
The plot covered in The Golden Compass is, unlike the other two books, focused mostly on a single world (while the concept of the multiverse is at the heart of the other two). On a parallel earth, an orphaned preteen girl, Lyra, witnesses an attempt on the life of her controversial uncle, Lord Asriel, as well as the kidnapping of her friend Roger. Upon realizing that her new guardian, Mrs. Coulter, is behind some shady business, Lyra escapes and heads off on a quest to the north, where rumor has it a group of kidnappers are keeping children and experimenting on them. There's also the mystery of Dust, a strange substance that little is known about but that Lord Asriel theorizes can open breaches in the multiverse, under the right circumstances.
For the most part, The Golden Compass portion of the overarching story sets up a lot of key plot points and characters that continue to develop in the rest of the story. It sets up Lyra as the heroine of the story, as well as her supernatural ability to read the altheiometer (a truth-telling device) without any training. It introduces us to concepts like daemons (magical creatures that are connected to the soul of each human) and Dust, as well as hinting at the possibilities of other universes. It's because of what's set up in The Golden Compass that the rest of His Dark Materials is able to function at all!
Cooking Just Got a Lot Cuter Thanks to Smeg's Midcentury Mickey Mouse Refrigerator
We might not be able to have our kitchens consistently stocked with Mickey waffles and Dole Whips, but Smeg's latest appliance might be a sweet alternative. The kitchen company with a midcentury flair recently released a Mickey Mouse refrigerator featuring a black-and-white illustration of the iconic cartoon character on its front.
Though the illustration is the real draw, the one-door fridge also features an icebox, three adjustable shelves, and two drawers. Exclusively available at Williams Sonoma for $2,799, the fridge isn't exactly a steal. Because it's limited-edition, however, it does make for a quirky collector's item. At the very least, it'll make cooking and rearranging things in the fridge a little more fun.
The Creepy-Cool Locations Across the UK Where The End of the F***ing World Was Shot
The second season of The End of the F***ing World takes viewers on quite a journey - but where, exactly, was that journey? The locations featured in the show are highly specific to its quirky, retro-ish aesthetic, which apparently required a lot of scouting to find exactly the right places to film.
"There are lots of nods to American TV shows, hopefully, and American landscapes. So we were trying to find parts of the UK that didn't look quintessentially British - we filmed the finale on the Isle of Sheppey, and so hopefully there's a feeling of expanse like you'd get in the Midwest. I think it was almost trying to do a Fargo-take on Britain, so they move from suburbia to an English version of the Wild West," writer Charlie Covell explained to Channel 4.
So what locations ended up being used, in the end? A few local film offices in the UK have records that point us in the right direction. Leysdown on Sea, a coastal village in the Isle of Sheppey, was one such location, as the Kent Film Office recorded. Over the course of approximately seven weeks, some scenes were also shot in Surrey in "various commercial and residential locations within Camberley, Chobham, Guildford, Thames Ditton, Virginia Water, Windlesham, Chertsey, and Knaphill," as per the Surrey Film Office. These locations, it's important to note, were used for the first season; it's not confirmed whether or not they were also used for season two.
There are, however, some confirmed locations for season two, and they're all in Wales. Wales Online gave a complete breakdown of some of the notable locations where the show filmed its second season. They include:
- Cardiff Central police station in Cathays Park
- Swansea's council building, as well as Bay Studios, Swansea
- Afan Forest Park
- Penderyn, a rural village in the Cynon Valley
- The Kardomah, a famous cafe in Swansea, actually does double duty in the show. It's transformed into a Chinese restaurant for a present-day scene, then is back to its "real" self in a flashback.
- Bwlch Mountain in Rhondda, which features heavily at the very end of the season.
- The store Rowberry on Port Tennant Road in Swansea (specifically, the bridal section)
Given that The End of the F***ing World is unlikely to return for a third season, we don't think any other locations will have the honor of appearing in the series, but over the course of these two seasons, the series has showcased plenty of moody, cool locations across the UK!
Here's How His Dark Materials Relates to the Golden Compass Book and Film
HBO's His Dark Materials is the much-anticipated adaptation of Philip Pullman's trilogy of fantasy novels by the same name. So why are people talking about something called The Golden Compass? Are they the same thing? Well, yes and no. Here's what you need to know about the series, which premiered on HBO on Monday.
His Dark Materials - the book series, not the TV series - is made up of three novels: The Golden Compass (also published in some countries as Northern Lights), The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. Thus, The Golden Compass is simply part of His Dark Materials - one third of it, to be precise! Back in 2007, when the first attempt at bringing the series to the screen was made, the idea was originally to make a trilogy of films, with one based on each book. That's why the 2007 film adaptation starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig is called The Golden Compass: because it was specifically adapted from that book and that book only.
In contrast, the HBO/BBC series is based on all three books, with an expected pace of approximately one book (give or take a little) per season. Right now, there are two seasons ordered; it remains to be seen if the TV show will cover all three books in those two seasons or if a third season will be ordered down the line. At the Television Critics' Association panel, IGN reported that showrunner Jack Thorne hinted how the TV series may borrow bits and pieces from the other books, even in the first season.
"Largely it's one book per season . . . [but] there are a few treats I've stolen from other books . . . The whole story of three books and how can we celebrate them in the best possible way, and sometimes that involved moving certain elements forward."
The plot covered in The Golden Compass is, unlike the other two books, focused mostly on a single world (while the concept of the multiverse is at the heart of the other two). On a parallel earth, an orphaned preteen girl, Lyra, witnesses an attempt on the life of her controversial uncle, Lord Asriel, as well as the kidnapping of her friend Roger. Upon realizing that her new guardian, Mrs. Coulter, is behind some shady business, Lyra escapes and heads off on a quest to the north, where rumor has it a group of kidnappers are keeping children and experimenting on them. There's also the mystery of Dust, a strange substance that little is known about but that Lord Asriel theorizes can open breaches in the multiverse, under the right circumstances.
For the most part, The Golden Compass portion of the overarching story sets up a lot of key plot points and characters that continue to develop in the rest of the story. It sets up Lyra as the heroine of the story, as well as her supernatural ability to read the altheiometer (a truth-telling device) without any training. It introduces us to concepts like daemons (magical creatures that are connected to the soul of each human) and Dust, as well as hinting at the possibilities of other universes. It's because of what's set up in The Golden Compass that the rest of His Dark Materials is able to function at all!
Cooking Just Got a Lot Cuter Thanks to Smeg's Midcentury Mickey Mouse Refrigerator
We might not be able to have our kitchens consistently stocked with Mickey waffles and Dole Whips, but Smeg's latest appliance might be a sweet alternative. The kitchen company with a midcentury flair recently released a Mickey Mouse refrigerator featuring a black-and-white illustration of the iconic cartoon character on its front.
Though the illustration is the real draw, the one-door fridge also features an icebox, three adjustable shelves, and two drawers. Exclusively available at Williams Sonoma for $2,799, the fridge isn't exactly a steal. Because it's limited-edition, however, it does make for a quirky collector's item. At the very least, it'll make cooking and rearranging things in the fridge a little more fun.
Trader Joe's New Beauty Advent Calendar Would Make a Pretty Great Gift . . . For Yourself!
Trader Joe's is really going all-in on the advent calendar game this holiday season. In addition to its dog- and cat-treat-filled creations, the grocery chain recently released a brand-new calendar just for beauty-lovers.
The 12-day curated collection includes some of Trader Joe's most popular bath and body products, including Cranberry Cider Shimmer Body Wash, Pomegranate Moisturizing Lip Balm, Rose Facial Oil, and Warm Vanilla Body Butter, just to name a few. At $20, this calendar full of goodies is less expensive than many makeup and skincare items, so your wallet can rest easy. Consider picking up one of these calendars for your Secret Santa . . . or for yourself! Keep your eye out on your next TJ's trip.
Shia LaBeouf's Mouth Went Numb During a Spicy Game of Ellen's "Burning Questions"
Things got extra spicy for Shia LaBeouf on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday, literally and figuratively, after he downed an entire ghost pepper. During a round of "Burning Questions," the Peanut Butter Falcon star sweated his way through the game as he discussed his thoughts on the Mile High Club and his love for "cuddly '50s Rockwell missionary, boring sex." Much to his surprise, this admission earned him a standing ovation from Ellen DeGeneres and her entire audience. Shia also talked about his childhood crush on Natalie Portman, his fear of spiders, his best onscreen kiss, and the craziest rumor that he's heard about himself (truly hilarious). Watch the full video above to see Shia answer all of Ellen's burning questions with a numb mouth.
I Could Never Apply False Eyelashes Until I Found This Magnetic Set From Kiss
Putting on false eyelashes is hard even for me, someone who considers herself fairly good at applying makeup. While I can get them on, it takes me a good 10 to 15 minutes of applying glue, waving it in the air, and then trying not to ruin my eyeliner as I press the glue onto my eyelid. Plus, if my eyes tear up even a little, there goes all my beautiful eye shadow. Luckily, Kiss has seemed to solve all of my falsie woes for good with its new magnetic lashes.
Now, I have tried other magnetic lashes in the past, and despite people telling me that the sandwich-style application process (with your own lashes in the middle of two other magnetic lash strips) was easy, I could not figure it out. What makes Kiss's Magnetic Eyeliner and Eyelash Kit ($17) different is that the lashes attach to the eyeliner instead of a second set of lashes. As someone who already wears liquid eyeliner daily, I eagerly tried out this new method, hoping I could finally apply falsies with ease.
First, I applied the extremely pigmented black eyeliner to my lash line and created a wing, and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to apply and how smoothly it went on. As I waited for my eyeliner to dry, I unpacked the lashes, which feature five tiny magnets on the strip. I cut mine a little bit from the inside to fit my eyes, then went to apply them to my eyes. I kid you not, the entire process took me under a minute because these lashes instantly secured themselves to my eyelid and did not budge. I don't wear falsies very often, but that might change. Because Kiss just made false lashes less time consuming than layering on mascara - a feat I never thought would happen.
Check out the before-and-after photos ahead, as well as the different lash options.
The Creepy-Cool Locations Across the UK Where The End of the F***ing World Was Shot
The second season of The End of the F***ing World takes viewers on quite a journey - but where, exactly, was that journey? The locations featured in the show are highly specific to its quirky, retro-ish aesthetic, which apparently required a lot of scouting to find exactly the right places to film.
"There are lots of nods to American TV shows, hopefully, and American landscapes. So we were trying to find parts of the UK that didn't look quintessentially British - we filmed the finale on the Isle of Sheppey, and so hopefully there's a feeling of expanse like you'd get in the Midwest. I think it was almost trying to do a Fargo-take on Britain, so they move from suburbia to an English version of the Wild West," writer Charlie Covell explained to Channel 4.
So what locations ended up being used, in the end? A few local film offices in the UK have records that point us in the right direction. Leysdown on Sea, a coastal village in the Isle of Sheppey, was one such location, as the Kent Film Office recorded. Over the course of approximately seven weeks, some scenes were also shot in Surrey in "various commercial and residential locations within Camberley, Chobham, Guildford, Thames Ditton, Virginia Water, Windlesham, Chertsey, and Knaphill," as per the Surrey Film Office. These locations, it's important to note, were used for the first season; it's not confirmed whether or not they were also used for season two.
There are, however, some confirmed locations for season two, and they're all in Wales. Wales Online gave a complete breakdown of some of the notable locations where the show filmed its second season. They include:
- Cardiff Central police station in Cathays Park
- Swansea's council building, as well as Bay Studios, Swansea
- Afan Forest Park
- Penderyn, a rural village in the Cynon Valley
- The Kardomah, a famous cafe in Swansea, actually does double duty in the show. It's transformed into a Chinese restaurant for a present-day scene, then is back to its "real" self in a flashback.
- Bwlch Mountain in Rhondda, which features heavily at the very end of the season.
- The store Rowberry on Port Tennant Road in Swansea (specifically, the bridal section)
Given that The End of the F***ing World is unlikely to return for a third season, we don't think any other locations will have the honor of appearing in the series, but over the course of these two seasons, the series has showcased plenty of moody, cool locations across the UK!
All We Can Do Is Praise Hailey Baldwin For Her Sustainable Bikini Choice
Hailey Baldwin's green bikini is from one of my favorite swimsuit labels EVER, and here I am just cheering from the sidelines. The supermodel hung out with friends Lauren Perez and Justine Skye, dancing around in her signature swim look: a sexy little two-piece and jewelry, including those chunky gold hoops, her ginormous engagement ring, and her v-shaped wedding band. Hailey was glowing to say the least. "Best time with my favorite girls," she posted on Instagram under a shot of some vintage style polaroids.
It's just like Hailey to find a suit that's sporty meets sexy, and Ookioh's Amalfi Bottom was bound to pop up in her swim drawer for that one reason. While the affordable brand (everything's under $100!) offers a lot of tops with similar white piping - some of which even look like cool sports bras - Hailey went for the balconette Crandon Top, which definitely turns up the heat.
The most important thing you should know is that Ookioh is a label striving to create its products sustainably. The company recycles ocean waste, such as sunken fishing nets, to make all its swimsuits. How neat is that? With the slew of poppy colors offered in the current line, like tangerine and lemon, we bet it's about to become one of your go-tos, so now you can say you're in Hailey's club. Keep reading to pick up her exact design, or shop some other options with similar details.
Shia LaBeouf's Mouth Went Numb During a Spicy Game of Ellen's "Burning Questions"
Things got extra spicy for Shia LaBeouf on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday, literally and figuratively, after he downed an entire ghost pepper. During a round of "Burning Questions," the Peanut Butter Falcon star sweated his way through the game as he discussed his thoughts on the Mile High Club and his love for "cuddly '50s Rockwell missionary, boring sex." Much to his surprise, this admission earned him a standing ovation from Ellen DeGeneres and her entire audience. Shia also talked about his childhood crush on Natalie Portman, his fear of spiders, his best onscreen kiss, and the craziest rumor that he's heard about himself (truly hilarious). Watch the full video above to see Shia answer all of Ellen's burning questions with a numb mouth.
mardi 5 novembre 2019
Urban Outfitters Has the Gifts Worth Grabbing Before They're Gone This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here, whether we like it or not. Even though we're all about pumpkin spice and Fall outfits, before we know it, it'll be time to stock up on holiday gifts, and this year, we're prepared. We're not waiting until the last minute to find something that might work, we're shopping now. That way, everything we want will be in stock, and we'll be sure to find gifts all the women in our life will love. Urban Outfitters is practically a gifting mecca, and we are ready for it this holiday season.
These 29 gifts will be exactly what she's been looking for. From cool new beauty products to fun party games and a furry coat we'd like to wrap ourselves in, you can't go wrong with gifting one of these. She'll be so excited to open these up; the hardest part will be waiting until December to gift them.
Articles
