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.
vendredi 23 septembre 2016
The Ultimate Wedding Cake Roundup: 100 Showstopping Sweets
With so many wedding cake options available, where do you even start? It's totally normal to feel overwhelmed, which is why we've done the work and rounded up the most beautiful, stunning cakes in existence. You'll find something for every taste, from supertraditional to ultramodern and everything in between. It's so hard to pick a favorite, but hopefully you'll find the look for you among the sweet inspiration. Get clicking, and start swooning!
- Additional reporting by Lisette Mejia
Julie From Friday Night Lights Is Playing a Lawyer Now and I Can't Handle It
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See this precious girl who cares about the happiness of chickens? That's Julie on Friday Night Lights. Aimee Teegarden played her from 2006 to 2011, and though the show has been over for years, it'll live on in our (full) hearts forever. Since Teegarden is, in fact, a professional actress, she has moved on to other roles, the latest of which is a spot on the new ABC show Notorious. The show premiered this week, and here she is in character as Emery Whitehill.
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Our little Julie is all grown up! It makes sense that Teegarden, who is almost 27 years old, is taking on more adult roles, but it still makes me long for the days when Julie was crashing her car into mailboxes so she wouldn't have to go back to school. (College can be hard.) Here's to hoping Matt (Zach Gilford) makes a cameo this season.
The Difficult Lesson This Teacher Learned From Her Students After Terence Crutcher Was Shot
After Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man, was shot and killed by an Oklahoma police officer, the school where his daughter is enrolled decided that it needed to address the tragedy head on - and let its students know how much each of their lives matter.
The school created three small discussion groups organized by grades, and the teacher who facilitated these difficult conversations shared her experience because she is convinced that if you put yourself in the shoes of a child of color in Tulsa right now, "you will have a clearer understanding of the crisis we're facing and why we say Black Lives Matter."
Rebecca Lee first faced the fifth graders and was greeted by wide-eyed faces waiting to hear what she had to say. They all read a news article together, and then she asked what their thoughts were.
They answer with questions. Why did they have to kill him? Why were they afraid of him? Why does [our student] have to live life without a father? What will she do at father daughter dances? Who will walk her down the aisle? Why did no one help him after he was shot? Hasn't this happened before? Can we write her cards? Can we protest?
As the questions roll, so do the tears. Students cry softly as they speak. Others weep openly. I watch 10 year olds pass tissues to each other, to me, to our principal as he joins our circle. One girl closes our group by sharing: "I wish white people could give us a chance. We can all come together and get along. We can all be united." Let me tell you, these 10 year olds are more articulate about this than I am.
We agree to love one another, to take care of one another. I tell each of them that I am white and I love them and they matter to me.
When the next group entered, the sixth graders were either red-eyed or withdrawn. Lee addressed the class, which included Crutcher's daughter.
I fight the urge to fill the dead air with my voice. A few quiet words are whispered about sadness and unfairness, but the rest of the time is spent wiping eyes and hugging one another. It becomes clear that no one else is in a place to speak. I give them the space to process silently. Then I tell them, "We have different skin colors. I love you. You matter. You are worthy. You are human. You are valuable." Shoulders shake harder around the circle. I realize that this is the first time all year I have affirmed my love for them.
The last group of students, the 13- and 14-year-olds, were hardened and angry as they sat down. Some refused to hold the article, and others spoke matter-of-factly about their feelings.
"What made him 'a big bad dude?" a boy asks. "Was it his height? His size..." I look at the boys in my circle, all former students of mine. They have grown inches since their first day in my class. Their voices have deepened. Their shoulders broadened. They all nod their heads in agreement at the student's last guess - "The color of his skin?"
Lee shared her heart-wrenching story because she realizes that Crutcher's death doesn't just affect the students at her school.
"We are creating an identity crisis in all of our black and brown students – Do I matter? Am I to be feared? Should I live in fear? Am I human? We are shaping their worldview with blood and bullets, hashtags and viral videos," Lee wrote. "I ask that you put yourself in the shoes of black and brown children growing up in a world where they see videos of their classmate's father shot and bleeding in the street."
Watch Shakira's Powerful Message About the Importance of Education
Shakira teamed up with The Education Commission for its #LearningGeneration movement. The Colombian-born "La Bicicleta" singer, who is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, is showing how passionate she is about the role education plays in a sustainable future for children around the world.
In the moving video, above, Shakira joins global leaders to spread the message that quality education should be a priority for every nation. "Our future generations will surpass our greatest expectations if we give them the tools to do so," she starts. "They have the talent, the potential, and the power to change the world for the better, but we know that their future will be written by how we act today." Press play above to watch Shakira's powerful speech in full. Then, relive her chill-inducing performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" at the 2015 UN General Assembly.
10 Magical Details About Once Upon a Time's Next Season
Once Upon a Time will finally return with new episodes on Sunday. While the season finale gave us a few hints of what's to come for the characters and what new stories would be introduced, the show's lead writers, Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, have also slipped a few hints into recent interviews, including ours!
This Hair Color Faux-Pas Could Make You Look Older
Broken hearts are the worst. Broken hair cuticles may be just as bad, though - at least that's how LA-based colorist Johnny Ramirez approaches things.
Johnny is known by most of you beauty junkies as one-half of Ramirez-Tran Salon (his partner is Anh Co Tran). Just follow his Instagram account and you'll find yourself down a rabbit hole of dye inspiration. Johnny and Anh have perfected the beachy, lived-in look that so many women covet IRL and on social media.
Talk to anyone who has gone to see Johnny and they'll tell you: it's a process. This isn't your pop-in, pop-out hair color appointment. When I visited him with my shoulder-grazing bob, I spent five hours in his chair. But the finished look is what keeps us coming back . . . every six months, that is.
After my appointment, I picked his brain on how hair can age you, what products every woman should own, and why you should avoid platinum blonde at all costs. Plus, keep reading for some serious color inspiration!
Kristen Bell's "Disastrous" Childhood Haircut Will Make You LOL
One of the many reasons we love Kristen Bell is that she is completely honest. Whether she's revealing her favorite $4 perfume or opening up about depression, the star of The Good Place keeps it admirably real with her fans. On a recent turn on The Late Late Show, she divulged that not only was she the only girl on a boys' baseball team as a kid, but her mother also gave her a "disastrous" haircut so she'd fit in with her fellow teammates. Watch and see the adorably awkward mullet for yourself.
Is Kim Kardashian Launching a New Makeup Collection?
Kim Kardashian is never one to withhold her beauty secrets. She frequently divulges her favorite beauty products on her website, in tutorials with her makeup artists, and now, via a live stream.
While in Toronto recently, Kim shared a live stream of herself doing her makeup, which has since left beauty editors and enthusiasts scrambling to find the products she used.
She starts off the video by noting that she has about 10 minutes to get ready. As it turns out, a lot happens in those 10 minutes: friend Jonathan Cheban frequently interrupts her, she listens to Solange Knowles while talking about why she loves playlists, and even her husband, Kanye West, makes a cameo at the end.
Kim also hints at a possible new makeup line as she's applying highlighter under her eyes. She says, "I'm not even gonna tell you guys, because I have some exciting things coming out."
As one might expect, Kim's finished look is stunning. When she asks Kanye what he thinks at the end, he says, "It looks so pretty. I love it." Same, Kanye, same.
Look ahead for all the products Kim used in her intimate tutorial.
19 Struggles of Using a Chip Reader . . . and Failing
Without being overly dramatic, the widespread introduction of the card chip reader is ruining our lives. OK maybe that was a tiny bit dramatic, but the adoption of the chip reader in lieu of the usual swipe has caused a lot of confusion for shoppers everywhere. Not only that, but the chip reader causes even more chaos when it suddenly (but frequently) decides to stop working, at which point shoppers must use the swipe.
If you've experienced this vicious cycle one too many times - or have been on the receiving end of it as a cashier - you'll relate to these spot-on reactions ahead.
22 Times Pitch Perfect's Anna Camp and Skylar Astin Shared Crazy-Sweet PDA
Pitch Perfect costars and real-life couple Anna Camp and Skylar Astin aren't afraid to share sweet nothings on social media. Like many celebrity couples on Instagram, the pair regularly posts pictures together, showing how much they love each other. And the cuteness is nothing new. In June, the two revealed why they are the perfect match, and just a few months later, the two tied the knot with a picture-perfect wedding ceremony. We can't think of any better way to celebrate than by looking back at their best PDA pictures over the years. Keep scrolling for all the snaps below, and then check out Skylar's quote about the moment he knew he wanted to marry Anna.
4 Big Details About Quantico's Second Season That Have Us Ridiculously Excited For the Premiere
It's been a long Summer without Quantico's blue-thermal-and-khaki-clad NATs to entertain us with their convoluted terrorist plots, political intrigue, and blush-inducing sex scenes. Luckily, ABC's addictive FBI series is returning this weekend with new characters and plenty of new drama. Keep reading to see everything we know about season two so far, and then check out what the cast has been up to behind the scenes.
23 Alton Brown Recipes You Have to Try ASAP
Alton Brown recipes are always a good idea, because the Food Network chef knows a thing or two (million) about food. The Cutthroat Kitchen host is known for treating cooking like science (nitrus oxide cold brew, anyone?), and his vast culinary knowledge makes his recipes that much more desirable. These are 23 standout recipes either adapted from or directly from the chef, from basic guacamole to next-level crème brulée.
I Got Microbladed - Here's Everything That's Happened (So Far)
I've never gotten a tattoo, and I didn't plan on ever getting one. But when you see the transformation that comes as a result of microblading, it makes you reconsider.
I actually heard about nicroblading from Bella Thorne. Well, not directly through her, per say, but she had just been in studio for an episode of Pretty Unfiltered, a show I host here at POPSUGAR, and I started following her on Snapchat immediately after. She visited Microblading LA to get her brows done. I had seen the term thrown around a few times online, but the idea of getting something permanently done to my face freaked me out, so I never thought twice about it, until I saw Bella's brows.
Microblading is a procedure that essentially makes any and all brow products worthless to you, because you will not need to use them when you get the procedure done. It's a cosmetic tattoo that fills in your brows or, in some cases, creates a beautiful, sculpted, natural-looking brow, sometimes out of nothing. A technician uses ink and a handheld blade to create hair-like cuts into the skin. You know the meme that compares your brows? "Left brow: Speaks three languages, top of her class, helps the homeless. Right brow: lives with her parents, gets arrested, has no life goals." It speaks to me on a personal level. Getting my brows to a good place each morning takes too much time! It's not that I have nonexistent brows - my hair is coarse - but there are definitely patches of hair missing.
I try any and everything for our viewers, so I offered my brows up as a test. (You know, in the name of journalism.) And, of course, I wanted to go to the best, so I reached out to Lindsey Ta and Microblading LA. There, they have four rooms for clients, along with a larger studio that serves as their training academy. Lindsey, the owner, has been in the permanent cosmetics world for several years and won the 2016 World of Microblading Championship in Amsterdam this year. To say she knows symmetry of the face would be a gross understatement.
Before the Appointment
Lindsey was kind and personable during our correspondence, and two days before my appointment, she advised me not to take aspirin, drink alcohol or caffeine, or eat omega 3s, explaining all of these things could thin my blood. She also explained to me that clients who receive injectables should refrain from this service for at least two weeks after their last appointment.
The Appointment
"I tell everyone to expect a two-hour appointment," Lindsey said. The first hour or so is mostly for the mapping process and for getting to know the client. Lindsey says learning about her client's lifestyle can help her give perspective to them when it comes to their brows. For instance, someone who swims a lot or sweats a lot might not have as long-lasting results as some of her other clients. And I learned it's not how much or little brow hair you have that matters. Instead, the real focus is your skin type. If you have oily skin, the results might not last as long, either.
In terms of how long they last - that's the second question I always get (first coming later on) - it can be anywhere from one to three years, depending on your lifestyle. I imagine with my job, which has me consistently washing my face or doing some kind of crazy face mask at the drop of a hat, that mine won't last past a year, if that. But it sounds amazing to not have to do my brows every morning!
After filling out paperwork and chatting with Lindsey, she sat me down in front of a brightly lit vanity and offered me a mint. "We're about to get real close," she said as she popped one in, too. Then, she stepped back toward the vanity and looked me straight on, to my left and my right, observing my brows from every angle.
"Your left eye is smaller than your right," she said, matter of factly. She was right: having eye surgery as a child to remedy a condition called ptosis, I've noticed that my left eye has always been smaller and in the past year has started to droop. I shook my head. "I'm going to shape your brows so they look a bit more symmetrical." This excited me - perhaps I won't need another surgery to remedy this issue.
Mapping the Brow
First, they use a pencil to map out the brow. It's a very confusing process because they essentially create a giant outline of your brow, and I was worried I was going to look like a caricature of myself. Lindsey explained that they would never create single, straight, harsh lines on my brow. These lines are like a coloring book: they're guides to fill the brow in. They also mark the brows to indicate when the hair stroke should change direction, hence the vertical lines on my forehead.
Then, they use a 3D waterproof pencil to create hair strokes to use as a guide for the actual tattooing process. Once that is finished, she let me look at the shape and give my thoughts. Initially I was worried that they were too close together, but she reminded me that it would be fading, and the hairs wouldn't be as stark as the guide she created.
With my approval, she shaped my brow with a razor, cleaning up underneath and essentially lifting my brow. Then, she applied topical numbing cream, and 20 minutes later, I was lying down to get my first tattoo - on my face, no less!
The Process
The number one question I've received throughout all of this has been "does it hurt?" Yes and no. The numbing cream makes it so that you don't feel any incisions, but it's not perfect, so there were times I could feel a bit of discomfort when she was making the hair strokes. And let's get real: she is using a blade to cut open my skin! Of course it isn't going to be pain-free. I'd describe the entire process, though, similar to an itch. She pulled my skin taut and sliced, kind of like creating a bunch of tiny paper cuts. I know this sounds painful, but it was more annoying to me than anything.
She created the incisions, and as she went, she filled them with ink. Lindsey asked some secrets of her practice to remain secret, so what I'll say about the ink is that it's, apparently, different than ink they used for standard cosmetic tattoos, so when it fades, it doesn't turn gray or purple; it just kind of disappears over time.
After the first round of incisions (about 30 minutes), she went back and fixed any imperfections. Then, she coated the brow with a layer of ink to seal her work. Two minutes later, I was looking in the mirror at my new brows.
After the Appointment and Aftercare
Staring at my new brows, I was shocked to see that this normal "dip" I have in the tail of my natural brow is completely gone: she'd filled it with the most perfect hair-like strokes I've ever seen. The sparse patch at the front of my brow had vanished, and she'd also created a few strokes closer to my nose, bringing them in a little.
The numbing cream wore off about an hour after the appointment, and it felt like my brows were on fire. They were fairly sore, too. (Again, I wasn't surprised.) Lindsey told me before the appointment that there were a variety of aftercare instructions, one being that I couldn't wash my face for a week.
SKIIIIRT. What?! Washing my face gives me great joy. I was not amused by this tidbit, but she explained that there is a "dry healing" period in which the brows will need to essentially scab over and shed. To prevent any scars and to help them heal quickly, it would be essential for me to keep my brows from getting wet for at least a week, which definitely made removing eye makeup and taking showers a very detailed activity. Oh, and picking off the dead skin is also a big no-no.
The good news, though, is that I was not allowed to sweat excessively, either, so it's too bad that I couldn't go to the gym, either. Truly.
It will be about four to six weeks before my brows fully heal, and during that process, I'll notice my brows get super dark, shed, get super light, shed, and them become the shade they were intended to be. After six weeks, I will return for a touch-up appointment.
1 Week Since the Appointment
I've been keeping a diary of sorts on Instagram regarding my microblading experience. The day after the appointment, my brows were so dark that I could have been mistaken for Groucho Marx or Bert from Sesame Street. I have found that I wear more eye makeup right now, since my brows are darker, because I want to balance them. Cleansing cloths from Olay and Q-tips have been my new best friends when it comes to makeup removal, and my Beautyblender has made applying moisturizer stress-free.
Over the past week, they've been itchy, and it's taken every inch of me not to scratch them profusely. Randomly, a little piece will hang off my skin and look like dandruff, which is super sexy, and at night, I know that my boyfriend probably has nightmares about my glistening, ointment-coated brows. But I have to say, not filling in my brows has changed me. It's a time saver, that's for sure. I have had to fill in the places where the brows have shed, but Lindsey told me that would happen and I could use brow powder to help.
The Cost
And the third most-asked question: how much does it cost? Microblading LA charges between $700-$1,500 for this service, depending on how extensive your brow application is. If you're filling in a few spots, it's going to be less expensive than going in and getting an entire brow drawn onto the skin. Nationally, it seems the standard rate starts around $500.
Yes, it's an investment, that's for sure. If time is money to you, it's definitely worth it. I'm going to keep reporting each week on the status of my brows and how the process is going, so check back frequently to learn more about the process! Below is a photo of me, nothing on my brows, pretreatment, and a photo of myself on set six days later. I have nothing on my brows, even though I do have on more makeup.
This Is Why Steve From Stranger Things and Jean-Ralphio From Parks and Rec Were Hanging Out
Earlier this week, pictures surfaced of Joe Keery (aka Steve from Stranger Things) and Ben Schwartz (aka Jean-Ralphio from Parks and Recreation) just chilling, dressed alike. Thanks to The Late Late Show with James Corden, we finally know why, and it involves a lot more than just matching outfits.
Celebrate the Weekend by Watching Ricky Martin's "Vente Pa'Ca" Music Video on Repeat
If your party playlist needs updating, look no further than Ricky Martin's sizzling song "Vente Pa'Ca" featuring Colombian reggaeton singer Maluma.
The tune on its own is catchy enough to make you want to get up and dance, but the newly released music video amps it up even further - and kind of makes us wish Summer wasn't over. Considering its unique storyline involving the very Instagram picture that let us know it was in the works (and a little acting from the duo at the start), this sexy video will leave you wishing you could enter your screen and join the fun. Press play above to see why for yourself. Then, admire Ricky's hottest shirtless snaps.
Suboxone maker sued by U.S. states alleging anticompetitive practices
35 U.S. states and District of Columbia file an antitrust lawsuit alleging that British drugmaker Indivior tried to keep cheaper, generic versions of Suboxone off the market.
Suboxone maker sued by U.S. states alleging anticompetitive practices
35 U.S. states and District of Columbia file an antitrust lawsuit alleging that British drugmaker Indivior tried to keep cheaper, generic versions of Suboxone off the market.
jeudi 22 septembre 2016
Blue Jay Is a Heartbreaking New Romance With Sarah Paulson, and It's Coming to Netflix
American Horror Story just came back, with series veteran Sarah Paulson back in the cast, but like every season, we can expect blood, gore, and other atrocities, and some of us just don't have the energy (or the stomach). It's a shame, since stars like Paulson are extraordinary actors, which is why her film at the Toronto International Film Festival was on my must-see list.
Blue Jay stars Paulson and Mark Duplass, who also wrote the film, as high school sweethearts who run into each other after 20 years or so. I'm grateful I caught a screening of the movie, because it was one of my favorites of the festival. Though it's resolutely unflashy and the kind of indie only your film buff friends might have heard about, it should be on your must-see list too, because it's a heartbreaking, worthwhile romance - and, fulfilling the ultimate needs of convenience, it'll be on Netflix soon.
Two caveats: Paulson and Duplass are nearly the only actors in the film, and it's in black and white. The heavily dialogue-based movie may not be for those with short attention spans, but if you ever watched and enjoyed the Before Sunrise series, you will love this. As Jim and Amanda, Paulson and Duplass spend one whole day together after bumping into each other in their hometown, and as they walk, talk, and stop by their old haunts, we learn more and more about their past relationship. While Jim and Amanda have unresolved issues that are specific to them as a couple, anyone who has ever been in love or had a past relationship haunt them like a ghost will relate. And like me, you may end up sobbing a bucket of tears by the end of the movie.
It's a welcome respite to Paulson's intense TV endeavors, but her acting is more stunning than ever. You'll have a chance to check out Blue Jay for yourself when the movie has a theatrical release on Oct. 7 before coming to Netflix, and you can watch the trailer now.
This Ingenious Workout Hack Will Inspire Exercise Every Single Damn Day
A little bit of exercise really does go a long way. So even if you can only squeeze in a few minutes here and there, if you do a few intense and effective moves, you'll notice a difference.
Here's a fun way to ensure those short little workouts happen. Grab a white board, and hang it in a place you walk by every day, like your living room, or next to the TV. Write down five to 10 basic moves - I did bodyweight moves, but you can also do ones using dumbbells, a kettlebell, a TRX, exercise ball, or a resistance band. Keep these the same or change them up every few days to prevent boredom. Put the numbers one through three in front of each exercise - do these in permanent marker to save you time later. Every time you complete one set of each, cross off the number.
Complete the moves when you can, just aiming to cross everything off by the time you hop into bed. Maybe you only have time to fit in one set of each of the five moves, so you do them three times a day. Or you have 15 minutes while your veggies roast for dinner and want to pick and choose a few sets of each. Or maybe you want to do them all at once while watching some late-night TV. The goal here is to get moving a little each day - just think of how accomplished you'll feel once everything is crossed off!
This Ingenious Workout Hack Will Inspire Exercise Every Single Damn Day
A little bit of exercise really does go a long way. So even if you can only squeeze in a few minutes here and there, if you do a few intense and effective moves, you'll notice a difference.
Here's a fun way to ensure those short little workouts happen. Grab a white board, and hang it in a place you walk by every day, like your living room, or next to the TV. Write down five to 10 basic moves - I did bodyweight moves, but you can also do ones using dumbbells, a kettlebell, a TRX, exercise ball, or a resistance band. Keep these the same or change them up every few days to prevent boredom. Put the numbers one through three in front of each exercise - do these in permanent marker to save you time later. Every time you complete one set of each, cross off the number.
Complete the moves when you can, just aiming to cross everything off by the time you hop into bed. Maybe you only have time to fit in one set of each of the five moves, so you do them three times a day. Or you have 15 minutes while your veggies roast for dinner and want to pick and choose a few sets of each. Or maybe you want to do them all at once while watching some late-night TV. The goal here is to get moving a little each day - just think of how accomplished you'll feel once everything is crossed off!
Prepare to Become Obsessed With These Video-Game-Inspired Jewelry Pieces
If our younger selves knew that we'd be obsessing over Pokémon Go and fangirling over the new Super Mario app well into our 20s, we never would have put down our controllers. Remembering our old favorite characters is something we can daydream of for days . . . and can recall our burning obsession with defeating another Bowser decoy in Super Mario Bros.
Indulge in your love of anything related to video games with our favorite statement jewelry pieces that will make you want to blow into the cartridges of all your old favorite games.
2 NYC Faves Team Up to Create the Ultimate Vegan Milkshake
For one weekend only, New York City favorites Black Tap and By Chloe are teaming up for the ultimate vegan milkshake creation. Already well-known for its crazy-insane milkshakes, Black Tap has decided to expand its offerings this Friday through Sunday to include a vegan selection with ingredients curated and made by plant-based brand By Chloe.
I got a sneak peek at this beautifully massive creation, and I have to say, as someone who loves milkshakes but is, like, 90 percent lactose intolerant, I was so excited. The milkshake is made with Chill by Chloe coconut ice cream, which is made with coconut milk instead of dairy milk. The rim of the glass is smeared with vanilla frosting and coated in sprinkles. The whole thing is topped with whipped cream made with rice milk, a Chlostess cupcake, and a whirly pop.
This is probably the best milkshake I've ever had for two reasons. Because it's vegan, it doesn't sit heavy in your stomach like a typical dairy milkshake, and also, it's just so damn cool. I watched one of Black Tap's employees create these milkshakes, and they're little works of art. However, I must warn you that the whipped cream deflates really fast, which just means you need to slurp up this treat quickly.
If you're in New York City, get yourself down to a Black Tap location this weekend to try out this collaboration, but be aware that quantities are limited, and once the vegan ingredients are gone, they're gone for good!
Better Than a PSL: The 12 Best Fall Cookbooks
Fall brings the best in runway fashion trends, page-turning books, pumpkin-spiced everything, and our personal favorite, inspiring new cookbooks. From household names (yes, Ina Garten has another cookbook coming!) to bloggers whose Pinterest-worthy recipes have gone viral (get ready to call yourself a Damn Delicious fan), there's a variety of cookbooks that's sure to pique your interest and inspire you to get in the kitchen and start cooking. Ahead, view our editors' picks for the best cookbooks coming out in Fall 2016 and read about why we're excited about them. Spoiler alert: you will be, too.
- Additional reporting by Anna Monette Roberts
7 Celebrity Romances That Lasted Way Longer in Your Head
When it comes to celebrity couples, there are some that you just can't let go of, no matter how long it's been since they broke up. Some of the high-profile romances from our youth seem so iconic and so important that we tend to believe they lasted a lot longer than they really did - and what's even more fascinating is when you realize that some of those same stars are in current relationships that have actually stood the test of time. From Britney and Justin to Brad and Jennifer, keep reading for seven celebrity romances that were much shorter than you remember, then check out more things you loved as a teenager in the 2000s.
Sarah Paulson Says That AHS: Roanoke Is About to Go "Nutty Bobo Nut Town"
After a second episode of American Horror Story: Roanoke, we're more convinced than ever that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to this season. While the stars divulged almost next to nothing about the season before the premiere, they've finally started to talk about what's to come. In particular, Sarah Paulson spoke to Variety and teased some very interesting details.
"Something's happening that people are going to go nuts for," she said. "They're going to go nutty bobo nut town . . . I haven't (filmed) it yet. It hasn't been shot yet, but it's something that will be part of this season."
I'm not familiar with "nutty bobo nut town," so I'm not sure what happens there, but I'm hoping it has to do with mixing up the show's format, which so far has been very different than any other season. As of episode two, it seems pretty cut and dried that both the character she's playing and Cuba Gooding Jr. make it out alive (their "real" alter egos are narrating the story), but we're wagering that creator Ryan Murphy has something mind-bending up his sleeve, and this quote just gets us closer to confirmation.
Cozy Up With Your Kids and a Netflix Binge This October
As you solidify kiddo Halloween costume choices and dig your family's Fall wardrobes out of the attic in the coming weeks, take a load off in between with a much-needed and well-deserved Netflix binge. Scroll through to see what's streaming on Netflix for the whole family this October.
Target Lower Abs and Flatten That Belly With Simple At-Home Workouts
Your lower abs are a pesky area to work; most of the time, we tend to feel the effects of our core work and ab exercises in the upper abdominal muscles, while that lower belly ends up feeling a bit neglected.
These five workouts all put your lower abs first, so those muscles are going to both love and hate you when you're done. Pick a simple three-move circuit or a quick five-minute workout to blast your belly with some targeted muscle building. Don't forget to do some fat-burning cardio to reveal those hard-earned abs.
Target Lower Abs and Flatten That Belly With Simple At-Home Workouts
Your lower abs are a pesky area to work; most of the time, we tend to feel the effects of our core work and ab exercises in the upper abdominal muscles, while that lower belly ends up feeling a bit neglected.
These five workouts all put your lower abs first, so those muscles are going to both love and hate you when you're done. Pick a simple three-move circuit or a quick five-minute workout to blast your belly with some targeted muscle building. Don't forget to do some fat-burning cardio to reveal those hard-earned abs.
Guinea Pigs Are Just as Basic as We Are With Their Love of Pumpkin Spice Everything
These guinea pigs know that Fall means pumpkin spice everything. Though one guinea pig claims pumpkin tastes like nothing - which is kinda true - the other guinea pig points out that the flavor comes from "what they put on pumpkin . . . to make it more interesting." Check out the full video to hear their discussion, and then check out even more animal videos.
Trudeau lays out markers on health care, climate change and pipelines
As the federal government steels itself for intense end-game negotiations with the provinces over health care, climate change and pipelines, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew out the lines he isn't willing to cross.
Trudeau lays out markers on health care, climate change and pipelines
As the federal government steels itself for intense end-game negotiations with the provinces over health care, climate change and pipelines, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew out the lines he isn't willing to cross.
Snuggle Up to the 26 Coziest Fall Pasta Recipes
The only thing cozier than a big bowl of pasta is a big bowl of Fall pasta. Something about the combination of carbs and butternut squash, sage, brussels sprouts, and more autumnal ingredients makes you want to curl up on the couch and indulge in a helping (or two) of comfort food. From butternut squash carbonara to creamy stovetop pumpkin macaroni and cheese, these are the Fall pasta recipes you'll turn to all season long.
Space Out With These Mesmerizing Galaxy Doughnuts
Ever find yourself completely transfixed by something from outer space - like black holes?! One Australian food blogger captured the very mystic nature of space in the most delicious way possible: galaxy doughnuts.
The original trend went viral after an Iranian baker posted them on social media, according to BoredPanda. Soon after, food blogger Sam Melbourne posted an alternative vegan recipe on her Instagram account called sobeautifullyraw, along with several shots of galactic varieties. The doughnuts are glazed and marbled with food dye and topped off with edible glitter, and the results are gorgeous!
Check out some of the photos ahead - you'll want to try the recipe yourself.
Let Prada Transform Your Spring Wardrobe
Miuccia Prada has a way of even making feathers seem charming. The Spring '17 lineup was trimmed with Marabou hems, finished with feathered shoes, and feathered crop tops layered over printed blouses. The effect is a tad quirky, yes, but elevated, evolved even; it's not done for the sake of being ostentatious. You wouldn't have to be a party girl to wear these statement-making clothes; they're more cerebral than that. For every pair of hot pants and whimsical bralette, there were knee-length hemlines, turtlenecks, and jumpers layered underneath with a patterned button-down. Dresses for practical women who adore fashion, and will delight in the details.
23 Ways to Repurpose an Old Princess Dress Into a Fresh Halloween Costume
Instead of going out and buying a brand new costume for Halloween this year, consider using something you already have packed away. Without fear of having to get too crafty, it's possible to repurpose an old princess dress into a fresh costume that your little one is excited to wear. With the addition of some clever accessories or a few easy embellishments, you can recycle that overplayed gown into a creative look that beats a pricey new option. Check out these 23 clever ways to refresh your child's old princess dress into an entirely new ensemble.
Michael Fassbender's New High-Stakes Thriller Looks Criminally Good
Michael Fassbender is all over the map this year. In addition to starring in the high-stakes Assassin's Creed and a sweeping romance with Alicia Vikander, the actor really amps up his game in Trespass Against Us. The story follows three generations of a family with a deep-seated criminal history, and at one point, Fassbender literally drives a car into the side of a house. It won't hit theaters until 2017, but you can watch the exhilarating trailer as many times as you want.
It's Apparently Legal For Employers to Discriminate Against Applicants With Dreadlocks
Just a week after Marc Jacobs sent his models down the runway in multicolored dreadlocks at New York Fashion Week, news broke that the US Court of Appeals found that employers have a right to discriminate against applicants who wore that very same hairstyle.
The federal case began when Chastity Jones of Mobile, AL, came forward about an experience she had with a human resources manager in 2010. Chastity had already received a job offer from Catastrophe Management Solutions (CMS) when the human resources manager, a white woman, probed Chastity about her dreadlocks. According to Chastity, the manager said dreadlocks "tend to get messy, although I'm not saying yours are, but you know what I'm talking about." After Chastity said she did not intend to change her hair, the job offer was suddenly revoked.
After the incident, Chastity filed a lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and ultimately argued that she was racially discriminated against since her hairstyle is "physiologically and culturally associated with people of African descent" and "can be a determinant of racial identity."
In the end, the US Court of Appeals shot down Chastity and the EEOC's argument and ruled in favor of CMS on Sept. 15, declaring that CMS was not being racially discriminatory. Judge Adalberto Jordan emphasized that CMS was instead focusing on grooming and cleanliness as opposed to the hairstyle itself and its cultural implications.
Though the judge's final ruling can be - and is being - debated, the fact that the human resources manager was so swayed by Chastity's hair and not her qualifications is something worth questioning.
This Storks Movie Clip Might Look All Too Real to Sleep-Deprived Parents
Most animated movies are pretty far removed from reality. There are usually talking animals, the characters typically burst into song at random moments, and the evil villains (because there's always an evil villain) often come with superpowers.
None of this is to say that Storks, the new animated flick hitting theaters Sept. 23, is a grippingly realistic docudrama . . . there are coparenting wolves and a talking bird in the first 10 seconds of the trailer. But, man, does this movie look viscerally relatable.
Case in point, this exclusive clip features a girl and said talking stork trying to put a newborn baby to sleep.
It's as if the exchange between the two exhausted "parents" was gleaned from hacking into real-life baby monitors. (For what it's worth, my husband and I had that exact sleep-deprived "I can't believe you went to bed!" / "You just said it was OK for me to go to bed!" argument about 4,973 times in the first month of our baby's life.)
Enjoy! Or . . . try to?
15 Headphones You Won't Regret Spending Any Money On
Getting through the work day is no easy feat but at least most of us get to zone out, put on headphones, and chug through. Picking the right headphones is tough, though, seeing as there are hundreds out there. We all know that making the right headphone choice is definitely important, as there are earrings and comfort levels to think about. We asked people at POPSUGAR what their favorites are and rounded them up for you, so you already know they are tested and approved by our ears (and hopefully yours, too, in the future)!
How We Already Know Who Might Die Next on American Horror Story
If we have learned anything from the past seasons of American Horror Story, it's that anyone can probably die at any moment - but now we have a hint of whose head will actually be on the chopping block next! So who will it be?
In the second episode, Shelby and Matt discover a cellar out in the front yard of their house. There they basically find a hideout that someone has been living in, along with a camcorder. Watching the videotape, they see a distressed Dr. Elias Cunningham (Denis O'Hare). He explains that two sisters who were nurses has made the house a living facility for elderly patients and would kill them according to the first letter in their name. Their goal had been to spell out the word "MURDER," however they were stopped before they could finish. They were only able to get "MURDE."
We know that the ghosts of these evil nurses have also been haunting the house; Matt sees them murder an old woman for "back talk," then paint "M" on the wall for Margaret. After watching the tape, Matt tears away the wallpaper to find the bloody letters on the wall. It looks like the evil nurses are up to finishing what they started, which means whoever has a name that starts with "R" is in deep trouble. So far we don't have anyone that fits the bill, but it's definitely something to keep in mind once new characters start popping up.
7 Times Jason Momoa Was So Hot, He Set Off Smoke Alarms
Show of hands: who else can listen to Jason Momoa speak Dothraki for the rest of their lives?
See the New September Beauty Launches All of Your Money Will Go To
Goodbye, cold, hard cash! There are quite a few new beauty launches for Fall 2016, but these five are worth the investment. A face oil that's perfect for foundation or giving your skin a healthy glow, nail polish that caters to both Scandal fans and political junkies, sponges from our favorite beauty vloggers, a favorite from Jessica Alba's new line, and, of course, the newest launch from Urban Decay. (Praise be.)
Let us know which one's your favorite in the comments below!
Products featured from Ulta Beauty:
OPI Washington DC Collection in Madam President and We the Female
Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil
Honest Beauty Beyond Hydrated Moisture Milk Leave-In Conditioner
Real Techniques Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
Urban Decay Blackmail Vice Lipstick Palette
Yes, Virginia, people gain weight over Christmas
Even the hyper-vigilant gain weight around the holidays
Yes, Virginia, people gain weight over Christmas
Even the hyper-vigilant gain weight around the holidays
The Whimsical Details From This Unicorn Birthday Party Are Truly Magical
Each year, Reese and her mom collaborate to come up with a unique birthday theme. For her latest celebration, the pair decided on a pastel rainbow unicorn party centered on the idea of "magic is FOUR real."
Luckily for these ladies, they enlisted Lucinda and Juliet of The Coop to bring their whimsical celebration to life. With an array of feminine ribbons, they created a delicate table runner and backdrops. Each place was set with a hand-glittered wooden unicorn head and clusters of pastel sweet peas decorated the main table. "To add to the magic of the day, we hired a real unicorn named Willow who dazzled the guests with her golden hooves and glittered eyelashes," Lucinda told POPSUGAR. "The party was completely magical and had us all believing that unicorns are real!"
This Optical Illusion Is Making Us Question Our Eyesight
A bizarre and maddening optical illusion recently went viral on Twitter and has left people (ourselves included) booking appointments with their optometrists. Twitter user Will Kerslake first shared the illusion on Sept. 11. The picture features a repeated gray pattern and 12 black dots strategically placed throughout the grid. If you look at the design, however, it's practically impossible to see all of the dots at once, as your eyes will only pick up a few at a time. Pretty frustrating, right? Try it for yourself below.
There are twelve black dots at the intersections in this image. Your brain won't let you see them all at once. http://pic.twitter.com/ig6P980LOT
- Will Kerslake (@wkerslake) September 11, 2016
The illusion is referred to as Ninio's extinction illusion, named after French scientist Jacques Ninio. This is how it works: the eye is stimulated by a few of the dots in clusters at a time and effectively ignores the rest. So if your eye is focusing on the top right corner, you'll see the dots and the rest of the image will appear to be homogeneous, like an uninterrupted continuation of the gray lines.
Naturally, the internet is freaking out. Look ahead for some choice reactions.
@wkerslake @GWillowWilson I can see two and I SWEAR I can see the others running away from me.
- Kate (@mscogsworthy) September 11, 2016
@wkerslake This is so cool. I had to make the pic bigger to see all 12...I could only see 4 at first but still not all at once! 😱😱😱😱
- WildBillWill™ (@JacksGapsRaps) September 12, 2016
@PJCavan @wkerslake @siracusa nah, I can see them as well but I've had a bottle of wine. Maybe that helps!
- Freddy (@fredfalcone) September 11, 2016
Queen Letizia's All White Outfit Seems Totally Simple, Until You Zoom In on All the Details
For those who had doubts about Queen Letizia of Spain's role as a trend-setter, there's this outfit. Sure, it might look simple at first glance - white cigarette pants and a white blazer, what's so special? - but it's all about the details when it comes to this look in which the always-stylish royal proved that rule about not wearing white once Summer comes to an end is just silly.
Pairing her perfectly-hemmed loose pants (which hit just below the top of her heels) with pointy nude shoes allowed her to add a little touch of fun with a star-printed top, while still keeping the look totally professional as she led a forum on cancer research in Barcelona. Add to that her gorgeous bouclé blazer, and we really can't think of what else she needed to do to make this a great work-appropriate outfit. Scroll ahead to check out more photos of Queen Letizia's first day of Fall fashion choices and to find a few shopping ideas to get the look on your own.
Peel Your Eyes Away From the Runway and Check Out MFW's Stylish Front Row
Picking out what to wear to a fashion show isn't an easy task. But when you're a celebrity? Looking your best and standing out in the crowd is really your only option. For Milan Fashion Week, the stars who are sitting front row are going all out, rocking vibrant colors, eye-catching accessories, and even showing some skin. Scroll through to see who wore what to each major event, then check out the style at last week's round of shows, which took place in London.
Survey reveals 'significant gaps' in Canadians' understanding of science
To mark Science Literacy Week comes a new survey looking at just how science literate Canadians are — and it suggests there are some pretty big gaps in our comprehension.
The Video for "Forever Country" Has All Your Favorite Singers and Songs in Just 4 Minutes
November 2 is a huge day for country music. The 50th Country Music Association Awards are airing, and it's already shaping up to be a blowout celebration. Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton are just a few of the superstars that appear in the video for "Forever Country," a medley of several of the genre's biggest hits. John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads," Parton's "I Will Always Love You" and Nelson's "On the Road Again" are all featured on the track. Check it out, and mark your calendar for Nov. 2!
Survey reveals 'significant gaps' in Canadians' understanding of science
To mark Science Literacy Week comes a new survey looking at just how science literate Canadians are — and it suggests there are some pretty big gaps in our comprehension.
12 New Books You Need to Put on Your Reading List This Fall
Summer's all about reading on the beach, but when it comes to Fall (which officially kicks off on Thursday!), it's all about picnics in the park and walks through pumpkin patches. I'm Brenda Janowitz, author of The Dinner Party, and I've got a great list of books to read while you're waiting in line for that hay ride. Ghost stories? Check. Mysteries? Check. There's even a little something for those of you who are ready for Christmas. So read on, and get ready to order!
Watch Ghost in the Shell's 5 (Yes, 5) Creepy-Cool Teaser Trailers
Instead of releasing a minute-long teaser trailer for Ghost in the Shell, Paramount decided to break it down into five individual clips, each coming in at about 10 seconds long and giving us ever-the-slightest glimpse at how the already-controversial film is going to take shape. The movie initially got people talking due to Scarlett Johansson, a white woman, being cast as popular manga character Major Motoko Kusanagi, a Japanese law enforcement agent who happens to be a cyborg. Ill-advised whitewashing aside, the new trailers suggest that at the very least the big-screen adaptation will stay true to the dark, moody vibe that Ghost in the Shell creator Masamune Shirow perfected in his anime series. Watch each teaser below to see Motoko interacting with a human, charging herself like you would an iPhone, stumbling upon some kind of cult, and more before it arrives in theaters on March 31, 2017.
"Aramaki"
"Unplug"
"What"
"Silhouette"
"Geisha Hallway"
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