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jeudi 22 décembre 2016
Prince George and Princess Charlotte's Best Pictures From 2016
Prince George and Princess Charlotte are growing up right before our eyes. Just in this year alone, the two have already had some pretty big milestones. Not only did George attend his first day of preschool, but Charlotte also celebrated her first birthday and embarked on her first royal tour. As the royal family continues to release more and more pictures of the siblings, we decided to put all of their best moments from 2016 in one easy place. If that's not enough cuteness for you, be sure to check out Kate Middleton's sweetest mom moments and Prince William's best outings with his kids.
See What Too Faced's Magical "Unicorn Tears" Lipstick Looks Like on Different Skin Tones
Too Faced's iridescent lipstick came out months and months ago, but it seems that unicorn-beauty-lovers are just starting to fall in love. The magical Unicorn Tears shade ($22) boasts a holographic, bluish shimmer that is transcendent whether worn alone or layered on top of another shade. (Even better, pair it with Anastasia Beverly Hills's Moonchild Glow Kit on cheekbones for a mythical highlight.)
Though Halloween has long since passed, true #UnicornTribe members know that dedication to fantastical beauty is a year-round passion. Before you snag this gorgeous product, read on to see swatches and how it lights up different skin tones.
28 Brilliant Beauty Hacks That Will Change the Way You Apply Makeup
There are a lot of reasons to trek backstage at New York Fashion Week: the models, the celebrities, the nails, and the gorgeous beauty looks. But perhaps the most appealing aspect is that we get access to the top-tier makeup, hair, and nail pros in the world. These experts fly in for one week only to make sure every model is done up to perfection. And we beauty reporters are by their sides, recorders out, soaking in all their knowledge. But we're not greedy! So, here we've rounded up all the the genius tricks and tips we've overhead backstage at the New York Fashion Week Fall 2015 tents. Keep reading to learn everything from how to turn your favorite shimmery lipstick into a velvety matte one to a savvy new way to create an ombré manicure.
- Additional reporting by Jessica Cruel and Emily Orofino
This Is Winter's Most Extreme Sport
We all know the traditional way to kayak, but you've never seen it like this before. During the Winter, snow trails are doused in wax and become the ultimate racetrack for thrill-seekers. Watch the video above to witness the action.
We partnered with Hilton Garden Inn to show you why kayaking is Winter's most extreme sport.
This Is Winter's Most Extreme Sport
We all know the traditional way to kayak, but you've never seen it like this before. During the Winter, snow trails are doused in wax and become the ultimate racetrack for thrill-seekers. Watch the video above to witness the action.
We partnered with Hilton Garden Inn to show you why kayaking is Winter's most extreme sport.
The Most Important Details Surrounding Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Divorce
In late May, news broke that Amber Heard had filed for divorce from Johnny Depp, whom she married in a lavish island ceremony in February 2015. Although the couple had seemed happy and the news came out of left field, Amber, 30, also filed a restraining order against the 53-year-old Alice Through the Looking Glass actor, which included allegations of domestic abuse. After much back-and-forth, the former couple confirmed on Aug. 16 that they had settled their divorce, but it looks like they're still trying to figure things out. Keep reading to see the most important information about their relationship and the events leading up to their settlement.
This post has been updated with new information.
- Amber files for divorce from Johnny. Three days after Johnny's mother passed away, Amber filed for divorce on May 25 and cited irreconcilable differences in her petition. The couple has been married for 15 months and has no prenuptial agreement.
- Johnny speaks out about the ordeal. A short statement given through his representative to Us Weekly on May 26 that said: "Given the brevity of this marriage and the most recent and tragic loss of his mother, Johnny will not respond to any of the salacious false stories, gossip, misinformation, and lies about his personal life. Hopefully the dissolution of this short marriage will be resolved quickly."
- Amber is granted a restraining order from Johnny. The Magic Mike XXL actress filed a domestic violence restraining order accompanied by graphic photos of her bruised face on the morning of May 27. A source told People that the bruises aren't a rare occurrence, saying, "This was not an isolated event" and that "this was only the latest incident." Later that day, Amber was photographed coming out of court after a judge granted her request for temporary order.
- Johnny was photographed fitting an elderly woman with a hearing aid on the afternoon of May 27, during a visit to Lisbon, Portugal, with his band, The Hollywood Vampires. Later that evening, Johnny performed at the Rock in Rio festival and was pictured with his bandmates ahead of the show. While he has yet to release a statement about Amber's claims or the restraining order against him, a judge denied Amber's request for sole possession of their dog, Pistol, stating that there was "insufficient showing of need to protect pet dog."
- Vanessa Paradis and Lily-Rose Depp come to Johnny's defense. Upon hearing about Amber's domestic violence allegations against Johnny, both the actor's ex-partner and daughter penned notes in his support. On May 27, Vanessa wrote, "I believe with all my heart that these recent allegations being made are outrageous," claiming, "In all the years I have known Johnny, he has never been physically abusive with me and this looks nothing like the man I lived with for 14 wonderful years." Likewise, Lily took to Instagram and shared a childhood photo of her and her dad, along with a note that read, "My dad is the sweetest, most loving person I know, he's been nothing but a wonderful father to my little brother and I, and everyone who knows him would say the same."
- Comedian Doug Stanhope claims Amber is blackmailing Johnny. In a guest column for The Wrap, Doug - who has been friends with Johnny for years - wrote at length about how he believes Amber isn't as innocent as she seems. "Amber was now going to leave him, threatening to lie about him publicly in any and every possible duplicitous way if he didn't agree to her terms," he said. "Blackmail is what I would imagine other people might put it, including the manner in which he is now being vilified."
- Amber's lawyer slams blackmail accusations. Attorney Peter Sample was quick to shut down Doug's article about Amber with a follow-up statement to The Wrap that reads: "[The] allegations against Ms. Heard are absolutely and unequivocally false," adding that the claim she's blackmailing Johnny "has no basis in reality and is nothing but the typical celebrity muckraking for profit."
- The legal team for Amber speaks out against Johnny. Lead attorney Samantha F. Spector and cocounsel Joseph P. Koenig provided an in-depth statement to Just Jared on May 31 defending the Magic Mike XXL actress. "As the result of Amber's decision to decline giving an initial statement to the LAPD, her silence has been used against her by Johnny's team. Amber did not provide a statement to the LAPD in an attempt to protect her privacy and Johnny's career," they began, before ending the lengthy statement with, "We took the high road. Unfortunately, Johnny's team immediately went to the press and began viciously attacking Amber's character. Amber is simply a victim of domestic violence, and none of her actions are motivated by money. Amber is a brave and financially independent woman who is showing the courage of her convictions by doing the right thing against Johnny's relentless army of lawyers and surrogates. The Family Law Court is not going to be influenced by misinformation placed in the social media based on anonymous sources. Amber is the victim. Amber is a hero."
- People reveals new photos of a battered Amber. A photo of a bruised Amber appeared on the cover of People's June 13 issue (which was released on June 1). In its exclusive photos, she has both a bruised eye and a cut lip. In its cover story, People also revealed details from the court papers, in which Amber alleges that Johnny showed up at her birthday party "inebriated and high" and "violently shoved me to the floor." She also states that Depp hit her with a cell phone.
- Police are called to Amber and Johnny's home. According to reports, Amber's attorney called law enforcement on June 13, when Johnny's representative showed up to their home to retrieve his belongings. Officer Tony Im of the Los Angeles Police Department told Us Weekly that the move wasn't in violation of Amber's restraining order as neither one of the parties were home at the time. The officers simply stood by to "ensure that only the items listed in the court order were being removed."
- Amber retracts her petition for spousal support. The actress's attorney filed a declaration to withdraw her request for spousal support from Johnny, saying the only reason she requested it was because she thought it was standard procedure in a divorce case. Amber, who wanted $50,000 per month from the actor, says the request is being "used against me to distract and divert the public away from the very serious real issue of domestic violence."
- Amber plans to testify in court. "As of now, the plan is for Amber to testify on Friday," a source told Us Weekly on June 15. According to court documents, Amber stated she "could and would competently testify" if called as a witness. However, Johnny's attorney, Laura Wasser, also filed documents requesting that the court deny Heard's testimony if she failed to "appear for deposition" or did not "produce the requested documents at her deposition." There is no word yet on whether Johnny will attend the hearing.
- Johnny files to keep divorce details private. On July 20, the actor's legal team asked a judge to order that his financial records be kept private throughout the rest of divorce proceedings. His attorney, Laura Wasser, argued that although Amber has the right to see his finances, the media does not. "Johnny is merely trying to protect the documents and information Amber seeks from unwarranted disclosure to the media and other individuals not involved in the case," she said in the official documents.
- Amber accuses her ex of stalling their divorce. In documents obtained by Us Weekly on July 26, it was revealed that Amber has accused Johnny of stonewalling their split. "[Depp] and his counsel's demand for the execution of these two non-disclosure agreements which impose undue financial hardships and burdens on [Heard] are nothing but blatant threats by [Depp] and are illustrative of his continued attempts to thwart real progress in this case," they read.
- The domestic violence hearing gets pushed back. A status hearing was held on Aug. 9, which resulted in Depp and Heard's domestic violence hearing being delayed. The reason for the delay seems to be that neither Depp nor Heard has completed their depositions. Depp's lawyer is requesting that Heard do hers first, and that there be time between hers and his. The hearing is now scheduled to take place on Aug. 17.
- A disturbing video allegedly showing Johnny arguing with Amber leaks. A day before the actress was set to be deposed, a clip surfaced of Johnny throwing a fit over an unknown incident. In the footage, Johnny is seen slamming kitchen cabinets, breaking objects, and yelling at Amber as she appears to record everything on her phone. While many speculated that Amber leaked the footage, she denied those reports on Saturday.
- Johnny and Amber settle their divorce. "Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love," the two said in a joint statement to TMZ on Aug. 16. "Neither party has made false accusations for financial gains. There was never an intent of physical or emotional harm." According to TMZ, the actress also withdrew her request for a domestic violence restraining order with prejudice, meaning she cannot refile the case.
- Amber's lawyer retracts her statement. After resolving the divorce on Aug. 16, Amber Heard's attorney, Samantha F. Spector, took back her client's previous statement about the settlement. "The statement is untrue and we retract it, without qualification," she told ABC News. "My assertion that Amber Heard has been vindicated in the court of public opinion is not true. We regret the error and apologize to Johnny Depp."
- Amber donates her $7 million divorce settlement to charity. In a statement to People on Aug. 18, the actress revealed that the money would be divided amongst charities with "a particular focus to stop violence against women," including the ACLU and the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, where she has volunteered for over a decade.
- Johnny refuses to finalize the divorce and donate the settlement. Their divorce hit another snag on Dec. 14 when it was revealed that Johnny still hasn't donated all of the money he owes Amber. In legal documents obtained by E! News, it appears the Pirates of the Caribbean actor is not only pushing back against finalizing the agreement, but has violated a court-allotted timeline of requirements that includes "the division of personal property, shipping [Amber's] belongings from his private island in the Bahamas, transferring a Range Rover into [Amber's] name and Johnny's outstanding debts incurred from cars, Neil Lane jewelry, and stylist fees." So far all he's done is pay the initial $200,000 donation, so Amber and her legal team are fighting back.
- Johnny wants Amber to pay legal fees toward his attorneys' fees and costs. In new court documents filed by Johnny's divorce attorney, Laura Wasser, on Tuesday, the actor is asking that the court order Amber to pay $100,000 toward his attorneys' fees and costs. He also wants that amount deducted from his next divorce settlement payment if Amber fails to pay within 10 days of the court's order.
Bella Hadid's Bikini Pictures Are So Sexy They Should Be Illegal
Much like her sister Gigi, Bella Hadid's Instagram account is overflowing with scorching-hot swimsuit pictures. Whether she's splashing around in the ocean or simply posing for a sexy selfie, Bella can work the hell out of a bikini. Keep reading to see Bella's hottest swimsuit moments.
Mariah Carey and Her Family Own Christmas Every Year
It's well noted that Mariah Carey is the queen of Christmas, so it should come as no surprise that her family pulls out all the stops for the holiday. In 2013, she and her then-husband Nick Cannon jetted off to Aspen, CO, to hit the slopes with their kids, Monroe and Moroccan, and a year later, the singer took things up a notch by arriving on a sleigh with two real-life reindeer. This year, though, the brood kicked off the festivities early! In November, Mariah shared a photo of her and her mini mes posing in front of some Christmas decorations, writing, "Tis the season (early)." We can't wait to see what the family does this year.
These New Photos of Kevin Jonas's Baby Girl Will Make You Say, "Aww!"
Kevin Jonas and his wife became parents of two when Danielle gave birth to their daughter, Valentina Angelina, on Oct. 27, and fortunately for us, the family has already given us a handful of precious peeks at the tiny tot. Days after welcoming Valentina into the world, Kevin posted an Instagram photo of him holding his little girl in what appears to be a hospital, and on Tuesday, Danielle shared her first snap featuring the couple's 2-year-old daughter, Alena, and little Valentina. "First photo with my girls #blessed #Valentina #Alena," the proud mom captioned the picture. We can't wait to see more sweet family moments!
What Was Selena Gomez's Sexiest Moment of 2016? Take Our Poll!
You can't deny 2016 was Selena Gomez's sexiest year yet. The past 12 months have been so full of sexy, revealing outfits, hot magazine covers, and even stunning street style, it's hard for us to pick just one moment to highlight as Selena's hottest. That's why we're recruiting you.
Did Selena's American Music Awards dress make your heart race? Or are you a bigger fan of her backless Calvin Klein Grammys gown? Did you prefer her GQ beachy spread or are you partial to her Marie Claire glam shoot? Cast your vote below!
La La Land: Is That Really Ryan Gosling Playing the Piano?!
La La Land is the most enchanting movie of the year, but besides the singing and dancing, one particular element will dazzle you: Ryan Gosling's piano skills. He plays a struggling jazz purist in the film, and there are some musical scenes that may cause you to wonder if it's really Gosling playing, or a body double. Shocking as it may be, it's definitely Gosling playing the whole time!
"In fact, there's not a single close-up shot of [the character] Sebastian's hands in the entire movie that's a piano double," director Damian Chazelle said, at a press event for the movie. "It's all Ryan." Even John Legend, who has a smaller part in the film, was impressed: "I was jealous, man," he said. "Watching him play, I was like, 'Wow, this guy is really good and he just learned this in the last few months.' It's pretty amazing."
How is one person this talented?
Giada De Laurentiis's 20 Most Popular Pasta Recipes You Need in Your Life
Fact: Giada De Laurentiis is queen of pasta. If you need proof, look no further than her 20 most popular pasta recipes on Food Network, from classic lasagna to lemon spaghetti. If your idea of a good meal involves plenty of carbs and cheese, these are the trusted recipes you'll want to bookmark. As impossible as it seems to narrow down Giada's best recipes, these are hands down the 20 most popular, according to Food Network viewers.
You'll Realize How Much You Love Jessica Alba's Style as Soon as You're Done Looking at These Photos
Jessica Alba's laid-back street style of jeans, athleisure, and flowy California-ready dresses might be the holy grail of fashion, but that's not all that the actress and entrepreneur does well - every time she steps on a red carpet or attends an event to promote The Honest Company, her outfit choices are equally as stunning as her everyday picks.
Just take a look at the photos ahead to see the serious range that Jessica can wear - from a rocker gold slinky dress to an ultrafeminine white midi dress to business attire you'll want to wear at your next big work meeting. They all have one thing in common: They prove there's truly no trend that Jessica can't adapt to make her own.
Christmas in 4 Days Has Got Us Feelin' Like . . .
Christmas is almost here, and we are not ready! More gifts to buy, more cookies to bake, more eggnog to drink, more things to do! This cat gets it. We are one right now with the overwhelming feelings.
Cats Go to Town Destroying Christmas Decorations, Remind Humans Who's Really in Charge
Hell hath no fury like a cat bent on destruction, and this new commercial from Temptations proves it. This adorable (and highly accurate) video shows cats having the time of their lives, knocking over holiday feasts, attacking toy trains, and shattering those pesky ornaments after being unleashed on Christmas decor. It's basically the equivalent of the ultimate kitty rager.
Guard your ornaments, people. And meow-y Christmas, little destroyers!
David Beckham Knew Victoria Was the One Before He Even Met Her
David and Victoria Beckham have one of the longest relationships in Hollywood, and much like their epic romance, the story of how they met is just as sweet. David first set his sights on the former Spice Girl when he was at a hotel with his best friend. He remembers "turning around before I even met Victoria and said, 'I want to marry that one. The one in the black dress, the one with the bob.'" A few weeks later, Victoria was hanging out at David's soccer match, and he said "hi" from across the room. Even though David believed he had missed his opportunity to ask her out, a week later, Victoria popped up at another match. She was having a few drinks at the Manchester United players' lounge when David walked over and asked her for her number. To this day, David still has the London-Manchester plane ticket where Victoria wrote it down. Perhaps fairy tales do exist.
In Which 20th Century Women Director Mike Mills Calls Annette Bening a "Super Bonkers Magical Actress"
Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig, and Elle Fanning play the trio of 20th Century Women in director Mike Mills's new film, the follow-up to his 2010 drama Beginners. Christopher Plummer took home an Oscar for his role in Mills's film, and the director could be living that pattern with his current movie - Bening is up for the Golden Globe for best actress in a musical or comedy, and could find herself an Oscar nominee next month as well. I sat down with Mills and another reporter to chat about how his real life keeps inspiring his movies and characters, and the impact he knew Bening would have on his film.
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We know that Beginners was inspired by your life, so what particular parts of 20th Century Women were inspired by your experience?
Mike Mills: So much. The Annette Bening character is very much based on my mom. So much of her biography is based on my mom's biography; she wanted to be a pilot in the war, she was a draftsperson before women were really allowed to do that, she was born in '25, she smoked like that, she died like that, all that. She had a sense of humor like that, she wrote crazy notes to my principal, she always said, 'In my next life, I'm going to marry Bogart.' In lots of ways, it's a portrait of her. It doesn't mean it's a documentary about her; my version of her, my memories of her, are not facts. My sisters would write a different version of my mom, my mom would write a very different version of my mom. The inspiration is from my perspective of her, and then it goes through all these layers of transforming itself to a movie.
Greta's character is based a lot on my sister, who went to New York, found photography, found punk, went to Parsons, got me a Talking Heads shirt. Got cervical cancer because my mom took DES, had to come home to small-town blues and pick up her life and think that she couldn't have kids, deal with that. The Elle character is based on a lot of early girlfriends of mine, and women who crawled through my window who weren't my girlfriends.
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After Beginners was such a focus on your father, did you feel the need to also highlight your mother onscreen?
MM: Not really, I didn't think of it that way. I was like, 'Aw shit, people are gonna ask me this.' Beginners came because all that happened, and it's a lot like a movie. It's a good movie - your dad comes out at 75 - it's a good film character. And it was a way to also deal with losing my parents, and it just kind of flooded me. In doing that, I had a little bit of my mom in that movie. It was so exciting; my mom is a real interesting person, being sort of a proto-feminist type woman, born in '25, raising this punk-rock skateboarding kid. The way she handled her life, her sense of humor, and the particularities of my life, being a straight guy raised by these women. I felt like that's interesting to talk about, it's a way to access history, it's a way to talk about how our personal lives are part of our historical shared life.
How did the casting come together? Did they smartly line up for the next Mike Mills film?
MM: I was definitely lucky to get all of them. I got Annette first, right, because she's the center, she's the sun. And once you know you have her, you can build the constellation. It's all about the chemistry, it's about the group. Each piece of casting exists in relationship to the other casting. If Annette wasn't the mom, maybe everyone else would have been different, to make that planet work, that constellation of planets. I knew about Greta, I kind of knew Greta a little bit, and I love Frances Ha. It's really easy to think of Greta as Abbie. I believe her as someone who listens to punk and all that stuff. And Elle, there were different people I was thinking about for the Julie character, and Elle is a great actress. It just sort of fit once I put the other two pieces together.
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There are many ways the setting of Santa Barbara in 1979 is interesting; why set it there?
MM: Again, it's where I grew up. I just have no imagination. I knew it was very beautiful. I knew it would be easy to do 1979 there because all those hedge-lined streets; if you're doing a period movie on the cheap, you have to think about things like this. I love the idea of punk rock and Santa Barbara together - they're really not supposed to be together, and it's always good when you have that counterpoint contradiction . . . It's sleepy and overgrown and boring and soft, and oppressively gentle. I just like that.
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Here you are possibly shepherding another person to an Oscar nomination - does it feel like a funny version of history repeating itself?
MM: Well, a funny version of the movie industry repeating itself. It's nothing that I design, or hope for, or count on. When you make movies about characters with big actors like that, the world puts them into that platter, and this machinery kind of kicks into place. I think Annette fully deserves it - I think Annette is a super bonkers magical actress. Watching her on set was like, 'whoa, how did you do that?' She's been my great friend and ally making the film. But the whole system is just such a whole, f*ckin' weird thing. It's a huge honor when you get noticed that way, of course, and movies like mine are kind of weird and against the grain, so any attention I get I'll totally take. Movies like this are really endangered species, so it really helps. [I'm] fully recognizing that . . . beyond that, it's Kasfka-esque, it's this surrealist, weird world, and it totally makes you crazy if you take it seriously. I try not to think about it.
20th Century Women opens on Dec. 28.
9 Possible Award Season Films You Can Watch From the Comfort of Your Couch
While the year is almost over, we don't quite have a full scope of the biggest award season contenders. After all, we've only seen the Golden Globe nominations, the SAG Award nods, and the winner's list for the Critics' Choice Awards. Even with the unreleased Academy Award nominations as a huge holdout, though, we're starting to get an idea of what films we'll need to see before award season really gets going. Of course, the cruel catch of these cold months is that a comfy couch sounds way more appealing than a night at the movies. That's why we've compiled a list of award season hopefuls that have already been released for home viewing.
The Song From One of the Top Videos of the Year Will Get Stuck in Your Head All Day
YouTube's top videos of the year are a mix of carpool karaoke, memes, pranks, and epic moments on TV. One video that stands out is a bizarre one from "songwriter" Piko Taro, who is actually Japanese comedian Kazuhiko Kosaka. The comedian created a song called "Pen Pineapple Apple Pen" and posted it to YouTube on Aug. 25. The video now has more than 95,000,000 views and spawned people everywhere to re-create their own versions. See what the hype is all about and watch the video above.
How Liam Neeson Plays More Than 1 Role in A Monster Calls
I knew from the first time I saw the trailer for A Monster Calls that I would love it. Why? Because Liam Neeson, with his calming, deep voice, is the man behind The Monster. That is to say, he voices the giant, tree-like creature that scoops up Conor (Lewis MacDougall) and tells him stories. His baritone could lull anyone into a deep sleep; just listen to him reading the first chapter of the book that the movie is adapted from.
Peaceful, right? But this isn't the only role Neeson plays in the film, which revolves around "Mum," a dying mother (Felicity Jones), and Conor, her son (MacDougall). As the pair struggles to come to terms with Mum's terminal cancer, Grandma (Sigourney Weaver) comes into the picture, but we never meet Grandpa. We only see a very short glimpse of him in a photo sitting by the stairs. You guessed it - it's Liam Neeson. This means Conor is imagining his grandfather embodying this gentle yet commanding spirit. On the one hand, it's heartbreaking that Conor has faced another tragic loss in his life. On the other hand, he's found a way to let his grandfather live on. It's only one sweet detail in a beautiful movie.
11 Holiday Movies You Can Stream on Netflix
It's time, people: Christmas is on the horizon. That means it is now perfectly socially acceptable to start watching holiday movies, and we can point you exactly to where you need to go: Netflix. A ton of great movies are on the streaming service, including holiday classics to revisit, plus stuff you may not have ever seen. We've gone ahead and rounded up the best of Netflix's holiday-themed movies for your viewing pleasure. Whether you're looking for nostalgia, animation, or something slightly spooky, take a look at what Netflix has to offer!
This Victoria's Secret Model Is Done With the Breastfeeding Double Standard
Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel's recent breastfeeding picture is opening a discussion about the breastfeeding double standard no one talks about.
15 Christmas Tree Hair Creations That Put the Ha! in Holidays
The holidays are the perfect time for beauty junkies to try out the most outrageous and fun trends. Whether you experiment with festive eyeliner and jolly nail art, or pack on the glitter, the more spirited you are, the better. These hair-lovers took this sentiment to the next level by turning their hair into over-the-top Christmas trees.
The Christmas enthusiasts piled their strands straight up off the top of their head and adorned their locks with ornaments, garlands, tinsel, and even lights. Some of the silly beauty enthusiasts went as far as to spray their hair green.
If this is a look you'd like to replicate, simply buy a foam cone from a craft store and wrap your locks around the cone on top of your head. Tie the top of your hair with an elastic and keep spraying your locks with hairspray until you can smooth out the hair with a comb, giving it a smooth, tree-like shape. Finish by decorating your hair like a tree, and prepare to be the most festive beauty-lover wherever you go.
Read on to see this wacky trend in action and get inspired to show off your Christmas cheer.
This Is How All Your Favorite Food Network Stars Do Hanukkah
Hanukkah isn't complete without a standout menu for the whole family, and we've crowd-sourced some winning ideas from some of your favorite Food Network personalities. Ina has dessert covered, while Tyler Florence has an epic beef brisket you'll want to make every year. If you're stuck on what to make for the upcoming holiday, look no further than these popular recipes.
Ina Garten: Rugelach
Ina Garten's rugelach recipe is a keeper. "I've made these for years and it has not failed once," one of many comments reads. The secret to keeping the cookies soft and chewy is cream cheese, which combines with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract for an irresistible dough. Ina adds crunch with walnuts and additional sweetness with apricot preserves, which make the pastries even more decadent.
Tyler Florence: Beef Brisket
Like all Tyler Florence recipes, this one is a standout. Tyler Florence's beef brisket is packed with flavorful ingredients like garlic, rosemary, red wine, and red onions, and it's a low-and-slow brisket that's worth every minute. Served with crispy potato latkes, it's a hearty and comforting meal the whole family will love.
Guy Fieri: Sweet Potato Chive Latkes
One of the best Food Network latke recipes is Guy Fieri's sweet potato chive latkes. The recipe calls for both regular potatoes and sweet potatoes for added flavor and color, as well as plenty of garlic powder, cayenne, cinnamon, and fresh chives. It's the perfect flavor-packed recipe if you're looking to switch up your go-to latke routine.
Emeril: Jelly-Filled Doughnuts
Emeril's jelly-filled doughnuts are the real deal. You don't need a doughnut pan to make these stovetop-fried pastries; the only special equipment you need is a pastry bag for the filling.
Bobby Flay: Scratch-Made Matzo Ball Soup
If you've never attempted homemade matzo ball soup, Bobby Flay's chicken soup with sofrito and herbed matzo balls is a great place to start. Bobby kicks things up a notch with a sofrito, or Spanish sauce, of onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, garlic, and saffron. Dolloped on top of the hearty matzo balls and chicken stock, it's the perfect accompaniment.
Valerie Bertinelli: Challah Bread Pudding With Limoncello
Valerie Bertinelli adds a little Italian flair to her dessert with limoncello challah bread pudding. With a zesty glaze made with lemons and powdered sugar, this light and airy bread pudding is the best way to end a Hanukkah meal.
It May Be Freezing, but Here's How 1 Girl Makes Winter Workouts Happen
'Tis the season to lose all fitness motivation . . . I'm serious! Once the cold weather hits and the holidays are in clear sight, my healthy eating goals go out the window, and so do my workouts. And with more hours of dark than daylight, just getting out from under my comforter can seem like too much effort. Luckily, I've learned my lesson - if I can get my butt to the gym or out the door to start a run, I can accomplish it - it's just finding the motivation that's truly a struggle. These seven tricks have helped jolt me back in to my routine, so give them a try!
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Let There Be Light
When it's dark in the morning, my first inclination is to just keep hitting snooze until I finally drag myself out of bed. To combat my early morning laziness, I've found one trick that seems to really work: turning on my light. As soon as my first alarm goes off, my arm shoots up and flips the switch, forcing me to be bathed in a warm glow. Soon, I'm out of bed and ready to get outdoors.
Warm Up Indoors
If I'm headed out on a run when the temperatures have dipped down, I wake up my mind and body with a quick warmup in the lobby of my apartment building. Sure, it looks a little silly if a neighbor catches me doing a few jumping jacks and high knees, but it's well worth it.
Related: Reasons to Exercise Outside in the Winter
Gear Up
Most of the year, my go-to outfit is shorts and a t-shirt. But when I'm struggling to make it out in the chilly weather, cozy clothes make everything just a little bit better. Stylish outerwear built for the cold like warm jackets (with reflective strips if possible) or even running gloves make my time spent outdoors much more bearable.
Plug In
OK, this may seem like cheating, but on days when I'm struggling to get myself off the couch and into the gym, I'll treat myself. I tote along my phone and play a favorite Netflix show while I hit the bike or elliptical. Getting engrossed in a favorite series is a foolproof way to distract you from a workout, and it's a great way to get yourself up and off the couch - no watching unless your feet are moving!
Get Set to Sweat
I'm always cold during the Winter, so the one thing I really look forward to is getting toasty. Whether it's hitting up a Bikram yoga class or just spending a few extra minutes in the sauna post-cycling class, just the thought of basking in the heat is enough to get me going.
Lug Your Gym Bag to Work
Winter nights are the death of evening workouts. When I leave the office in the pitch dark, all I can think about is curling up under my covers with a hot chocolate in one hand and a book in the other. But if I make sure to tote my gym bag to the office, I'll know that the entire walk home I'll have a constant reminder that the gym is just a quick walk away.
Recruit a Buddy
Yes, I know I've shared my love for running alone in the past, but desperate times call for desperate measures. During the Winter, one of the biggest tricks you can pull is recruiting a buddy to hit the gym with you. No matter what you do or at what time of day, enlisting a partner will mean that the moment you start to drag your feet on the way to work out, you'll have no choice but to make it there anyway.
It May Be Freezing, but Here's How 1 Girl Makes Winter Workouts Happen
'Tis the season to lose all fitness motivation . . . I'm serious! Once the cold weather hits and the holidays are in clear sight, my healthy eating goals go out the window, and so do my workouts. And with more hours of dark than daylight, just getting out from under my comforter can seem like too much effort. Luckily, I've learned my lesson - if I can get my butt to the gym or out the door to start a run, I can accomplish it - it's just finding the motivation that's truly a struggle. These seven tricks have helped jolt me back in to my routine, so give them a try!
Related: Hate Morning Workouts? You Should Probably Read This
Let There Be Light
When it's dark in the morning, my first inclination is to just keep hitting snooze until I finally drag myself out of bed. To combat my early morning laziness, I've found one trick that seems to really work: turning on my light. As soon as my first alarm goes off, my arm shoots up and flips the switch, forcing me to be bathed in a warm glow. Soon, I'm out of bed and ready to get outdoors.
Warm Up Indoors
If I'm headed out on a run when the temperatures have dipped down, I wake up my mind and body with a quick warmup in the lobby of my apartment building. Sure, it looks a little silly if a neighbor catches me doing a few jumping jacks and high knees, but it's well worth it.
Related: Reasons to Exercise Outside in the Winter
Gear Up
Most of the year, my go-to outfit is shorts and a t-shirt. But when I'm struggling to make it out in the chilly weather, cozy clothes make everything just a little bit better. Stylish outerwear built for the cold like warm jackets (with reflective strips if possible) or even running gloves make my time spent outdoors much more bearable.
Plug In
OK, this may seem like cheating, but on days when I'm struggling to get myself off the couch and into the gym, I'll treat myself. I tote along my phone and play a favorite Netflix show while I hit the bike or elliptical. Getting engrossed in a favorite series is a foolproof way to distract you from a workout, and it's a great way to get yourself up and off the couch - no watching unless your feet are moving!
Get Set to Sweat
I'm always cold during the Winter, so the one thing I really look forward to is getting toasty. Whether it's hitting up a Bikram yoga class or just spending a few extra minutes in the sauna post-cycling class, just the thought of basking in the heat is enough to get me going.
Lug Your Gym Bag to Work
Winter nights are the death of evening workouts. When I leave the office in the pitch dark, all I can think about is curling up under my covers with a hot chocolate in one hand and a book in the other. But if I make sure to tote my gym bag to the office, I'll know that the entire walk home I'll have a constant reminder that the gym is just a quick walk away.
Recruit a Buddy
Yes, I know I've shared my love for running alone in the past, but desperate times call for desperate measures. During the Winter, one of the biggest tricks you can pull is recruiting a buddy to hit the gym with you. No matter what you do or at what time of day, enlisting a partner will mean that the moment you start to drag your feet on the way to work out, you'll have no choice but to make it there anyway.
50 Stars We've Lost This Year
This year, we've had to say goodbye to a growing group of famous figures, including legendary musicians Prince and David Bowie, Hollywood icons Alan Rickman and Patty Duke, and iconic boxing champion Muhammad Ali. Look back on the stars we've lost in 2016.
Michelle Obama Wants to End the "Angry Black Woman" Stereotype
Michelle Obama being called an "angry black woman" is sadly one of many examples of black women being depicted as loud and resentful.
Here Are the "Worst" Movies of 2016
Among all of Hollywood's Oscar contenders, laugh-out-loud comedies, and disarming horror movies, there are always a few movies that leave critics groaning. We might personally love a few of them (c'mon - you know you do, too), but it doesn't stop Rotten Tomatoes from doing its thing and revealing which flicks failed to crack 30 percent on the Tomatometer, the site's review aggregator. Take a look at which movies are 2016's "worst."
5 New Characters You Should Get to Know Before Outlander Returns in 2017
We still have a while to go until Outlander finally returns for its third season in 2017, but thankfully we have a few big things to look forward to. In addition to shocking surprises that will blow your mind and more hot scenes between Claire and Jamie, the upcoming season is bringing in a handful of new and important characters. Remember that whole time jump business? Well, it means a few of our faves won't be returning (Fergus can't stay little forever, unfortunately). Luckily for all of us, the new additions to the storyline seem plenty interesting.
17 of the Most Delicious Holiday Desserts You'll Eat This Year
Is it just us, or have you also been counting down to your holiday parties and dinners for weeks? Alright, yes, it'll all namely about the food and treats we'll get to eat without any regret and all the excuses in the world - especially all those cookies and sweet desserts we'll be digging our forks and spoons in over and over again.
If you'll be the chef in charge of pastries at your family's Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners or need a recipe that'll impress your friends, we suggest you indulge everyone's sweet tooth with one (or two or three!) of these 15+ Latin desserts. Have at it and thank us later!
30+ Fun Tech Gifts That Cost $50 or Less
Working on your holiday shopping list? Look no further. We've gathered our favorite gifts that are $50 or less! These tech toys and accessories will definitely make your loved ones (and your wallet) smile. Check out the affordable photography DIY kits, laptop cases, wireless speakers, and more in the gallery.
21 Graphic T-Shirts That Will Leave You Inspired and Ready to Take On 2017
New year, new resolution, and this time around, you promised yourself you'd keep it. It's not impossible to find a new job, adopt a positive outlook, or hit the gym, but girl, you can never have too much inspiration. Enter the graphic tees ahead, which contain cute and powerful sayings that align with all you've set out to do. Grab one - or multiple! - that hit a little too close to home, then really give yourself a fresh start by cleaning out your closet.
Love Is in the Air: All the New (and Rekindled) Celebrity Romances of 2016
2016 is nearing the end, and love is definitely in the air. After Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik made their relationship Instagram official, a handful of other couples, including Liam Payne and Cheryl, followed suit and went public with their love. While Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth initially kept mum about their rekindled relationship, the singer has been spotted sporting the ring she and Liam designed in 2012. Keep reading to see all the new (and rekindled) celebrity romances from this year - so far!
Here's When All of Your Favorite Shows Come Back After the Winter Hiatus
The Winter hiatus can be a painful time. Sure, the holidays are great and all, but nearly every show on primetime stops airing new episodes. How can you enjoy Christmas dinner knowing Quantico won't be back for weeks? What's the point sledding when you're months away from The Vampire Diaries' final episodes? Who even cares about getting a New Year's Eve kiss when Pretty Little Liars is so far away? Before you get emotional, take a look at all the return dates. The majority of shows are staring back up in January, but a few are missing in action until April. Note: Once Upon a Time and The Last Man on Earth don't have return dates yet, but we'll add them as soon as they're announced!
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21 Reasons Sleep Should Be Your #1 New Year's Resolution
Sleeping is one of those things that we all say we're going to do more of . . . and then never actually do. But it's a more serious problem than you think. While we were making resolutions about drinking more water and adding more sleep to our schedules, we began to wonder what would happen if we didn't follow through on said resolutions. We know what happens when you don't drink water (it's scary), but what about when you don't sleep?
As it turns out, the effects can be crazy serious - and weight gain isn't even the worst of it.
Milder Effects
In the earlier stages, you'll experience effects like:
- Stress
- Weakened immune system
- Lowered sex drive
- Forgetfulness
- Impaired judgment and higher risk of accident
- Blemishes, dull skin, puffiness, or dark circles
Severe Effects
When you consistently don't get enough sleep, it takes a serious toll on your body - it can even lead to death.
- Greater chance of coronary heart disease and/or stroke
- Greater chance of developing diabetes
- Higher risk of cancer
- Worsened symptoms of depression
- Worsened symptoms of anxiety
- Weight gain
- Shortened life span and increased risk of death
Symptoms of Fatigue
Before you notice the effects of skipping zzzs, you'll likely notice these symptoms that may be indicators you have a serious problem.
- Tiredness (seems obvious, but . . . )
- Headaches
- Faintness or dizziness
- Aches, chills, or muscle soreness
- Loss of appetite or nausea
- Unusual irritability, moodiness
- Physical fatigue and muscle weakness
- Blurred vision
21 Reasons Sleep Should Be Your #1 New Year's Resolution
Sleeping is one of those things that we all say we're going to do more of . . . and then never actually do. But it's a more serious problem than you think. While we were making resolutions about drinking more water and adding more sleep to our schedules, we began to wonder what would happen if we didn't follow through on said resolutions. We know what happens when you don't drink water (it's scary), but what about when you don't sleep?
As it turns out, the effects can be crazy serious - and weight gain isn't even the worst of it.
Milder Effects
In the earlier stages, you'll experience effects like:
- Stress
- Weakened immune system
- Lowered sex drive
- Forgetfulness
- Impaired judgment and higher risk of accident
- Blemishes, dull skin, puffiness, or dark circles
Severe Effects
When you consistently don't get enough sleep, it takes a serious toll on your body - it can even lead to death.
- Greater chance of coronary heart disease and/or stroke
- Greater chance of developing diabetes
- Higher risk of cancer
- Worsened symptoms of depression
- Worsened symptoms of anxiety
- Weight gain
- Shortened life span and increased risk of death
Symptoms of Fatigue
Before you notice the effects of skipping zzzs, you'll likely notice these symptoms that may be indicators you have a serious problem.
- Tiredness (seems obvious, but . . . )
- Headaches
- Faintness or dizziness
- Aches, chills, or muscle soreness
- Loss of appetite or nausea
- Unusual irritability, moodiness
- Physical fatigue and muscle weakness
- Blurred vision
The 21 Cutest Winter iPhone Cases to Take You Into 2017
2017 means new you, new phone case. Am I right? We found the fiercest iPhone cases that are perfect for the Winter months ahead. You should get a case to match your mood, after all. Check out our favorite picks and snag them before they sell out!
These Tech Gifts From Target Are Perfect For Anyone on Your List
Ever in need of some holiday cheer? Just head to your nearest Target! The store has fun and cute holiday decorations and plenty of products (and deals) on tech devices and accessories. Browse through some of them ahead and use them as gifts, stocking stuffers, Secret Santa items, and more!
I Refuse to Work Out, but I Do These 4 Things Instead
I truly hate running. I've tried every fitness class my city offers - and living in one of the fittest cities in the country means I have a lot of options. And at-home workouts? The living room in my tiny San Francisco apartment is about as wide as my wingspan. I don't work out, but I am still the healthiest and most fit I've been in my adult life.
I know that fitness means something different for everyone, and I am not saying that working out is something people shouldn't be doing, either because they want to, because they need to, or both. But when it pertains to my own fitness regime, I can knock it, because I sure as hell have tried it all.
Growing up, I was active and athletic. I participated in an array of sports - from basketball, track, dance, and gymnastics to swimming, diving, and horseback riding. I was also an active nanny for years, and anyone who has kids or works with them knows that keeping up with two toddlers is more work than running a marathon. I loved it all and never once thought of what I was doing as a workout or as something that I had to push myself to do. Then my focus shifted significantly. No longer was I a high schooler with time to spare and a metabolism the speed of light - I was a determined college student dedicated equally to my GPA and happy hour, and then I was a postgrad professional looking for a job. When was I supposed to be squeezing in a trip to the gym, especially considering the fact that getting myself there was like pulling teeth?
Still, I tried everything to stay healthy and in shape. I bought fitness videos and watched countless online workouts for people who hate working out, for people who live in small apartments, for people who don't know body balls from barbells. I signed up for individual classes at yoga, barre, and cycling studios, experimented with different gyms, took boxing lessons, and even tried my hand at aerial silks (which were by far my favorite!). Still, nothing quite did it for me. I skipped classes, made excuses, and ultimately felt worse about myself because I simply couldn't muster the motivation everyone around me seemingly had for fitness.
What I realized about myself is this: I hate exercise that feels like effort. For me to get a good workout, the results need to be incidental, not intentional, which is why fitness activities that aren't focused on the workout aspect, but more on the fun, appeal to me most. So I stopped working out. I implemented a few simple things into my daily routine - simple being the operative word here - and I have never felt healthier, more in shape, and happier since letting go of other people's idea of what fitness should be and instead doing what really works best for me. Here's how I did it.
I stay constantly active and on my feet.
I am never, ever idle. Seriously, it's to the point where I risk running into people (and poles) daily because I read while walking through the city. I am constantly on the move, even at work. I get up and down several times an hour and take my laptop to places in the office that allow me to stand (standing desk is next on the list). On the weekends, I make sure to allow myself some downtime with Netflix or a good book, but I don't waste beautiful, sunny California Saturdays sitting on the couch.
I walk everywhere I can.
I am lucky to live in a place where walking is not only possible but also very practical. I honestly think this is the key to staying in shape for me. I walk everywhere. I have a Fitbit, but my biggest thing about having one is to not let myself dwell on the nitpicky parts of the device. I don't log every calorie I eat, and I don't use it to lose weight. I just love challenging myself every day, and having it on my wrist reminds me to take the stairs instead of the escalator and to not waver at the sight of a San Francisco hill but conquer it so that I'm rewarded with an amazing view when I make it to the top. Just this weekend I caught up with my mom on the phone while walking the three miles from my house to Target (totally worth the trek!), then hopped on a bus on the way back home since I had bags. Two birds, one stone.
I eat healthy.
I have a very healthy diet. I eat what I think is probably most similar to a Paleo diet - but I don't diet. I just try to stick to things that are natural, clean, and not overly prepared, like vegetables, fruits, fish, and meat. I also don't overeat, mainly because I can't stand feeling sickeningly full, so I am a huge proponent of multiple small meals throughout the day. It makes the workday go by faster when you get to snack on something every couple of hours, anyway! Sweets aren't my thing, but I swear by a rare steak every now and then and a postwork glass of red wine. I avoid mixed alcoholic drinks because, to be honest, I can't stand the sugar, and I drink my coffee black unless I opt for green tea instead.
I make fitness fun.
I've stopped pushing myself to go to classes and join a gym, but instead I save my energy for activities that I can get really excited about. I ski, I swim, I dance, and I ride horses any chance I can get. I'm planning my next biking trip across the Golden Gate Bridge, and my last hike took me on a five-hour adventure through a redwood forest in Northern California. I make fitness fun for myself, and in doing so, I've learned to love my version of a "workout" so much that I am more in shape than I've ever been in my adult life. I am climbing toward my 30s feeling incredibly fit, and what's more, I've finally found a way to stay healthy without hating it.
The Spanish Royal Family's Christmas Cards Feature Their Most Precious Snaps
For the past few years, we've watched Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía grow up in front of our eyes, but nothing brings up the passing of time like the Spanish royal family's Christmas cards.
Every December, we wait at the edge of our seats for the glorious day they'll release their adorable photo. Why? Because we know it will feature a too-cute photo of the two royal daughters, smiling wide, wearing the cutest outfits, and looking a little more grown-up - can you tell we can't wait until they are full-blown fashionable teenagers? From their first appearances as babies to their most recent snap where they almost look like twins, scroll ahead to see Queen Letizia, King Felipe VI, and their two kids at their holiday best.
14 Glorious TV Butts We Beheld in 2016
There's one thing we know for sure about 2016: despite the fact that almost everything was a raging dumpster fire, at least we had good TV. This year yielded some truly stellar TV shows, and with that kind of quality, you can bet your ass there's going to be plenty of shirtlessness, more than a fair share of hot kissing scenes, and nudity. Yes, nudity! To celebrate the NSFW side of this year's hottest TV shows, we've rounded up a perky selection of butts that we simply couldn't help but appreciate.
Over 80 of TV's Steamiest Moments From 2016
2016 has been a sexy year for television. While Jon Snow looked drop-dead gorgeous with his curly locks on Game of Thrones, Once Upon a Time's Captain Hook made us fall even harder with his devilishly handsome grin. Aside from the gorgeous eye candy, there were also a slew of sweet couple moments within the last year (hello, Steroline got engaged!). We've rounded up all the sexiest TV moments here, including plenty of shirtless photos and steamy kisses! Brace yourself for all the attractiveness ahead.
I Refuse to Work Out, but I Do These 4 Things Instead
I truly hate running. I've tried every fitness class my city offers - and living in one of the fittest cities in the country means I have a lot of options. And at-home workouts? The living room in my tiny San Francisco apartment is about as wide as my wingspan. I don't work out, but I am still the healthiest and most fit I've been in my adult life.
I know that fitness means something different for everyone, and I am not saying that working out is something people shouldn't be doing, either because they want to, because they need to, or both. But when it pertains to my own fitness regime, I can knock it, because I sure as hell have tried it all.
Growing up, I was active and athletic. I participated in an array of sports - from basketball, track, dance, and gymnastics to swimming, diving, and horseback riding. I was also an active nanny for years, and anyone who has kids or works with them knows that keeping up with two toddlers is more work than running a marathon. I loved it all and never once thought of what I was doing as a workout or as something that I had to push myself to do. Then my focus shifted significantly. No longer was I a high schooler with time to spare and a metabolism the speed of light - I was a determined college student dedicated equally to my GPA and happy hour, and then I was a postgrad professional looking for a job. When was I supposed to be squeezing in a trip to the gym, especially considering the fact that getting myself there was like pulling teeth?
Still, I tried everything to stay healthy and in shape. I bought fitness videos and watched countless online workouts for people who hate working out, for people who live in small apartments, for people who don't know body balls from barbells. I signed up for individual classes at yoga, barre, and cycling studios, experimented with different gyms, took boxing lessons, and even tried my hand at aerial silks (which were by far my favorite!). Still, nothing quite did it for me. I skipped classes, made excuses, and ultimately felt worse about myself because I simply couldn't muster the motivation everyone around me seemingly had for fitness.
What I realized about myself is this: I hate exercise that feels like effort. For me to get a good workout, the results need to be incidental, not intentional, which is why fitness activities that aren't focused on the workout aspect, but more on the fun, appeal to me most. So I stopped working out. I implemented a few simple things into my daily routine - simple being the operative word here - and I have never felt healthier, more in shape, and happier since letting go of other people's idea of what fitness should be and instead doing what really works best for me. Here's how I did it.
I stay constantly active and on my feet.
I am never, ever idle. Seriously, it's to the point where I risk running into people (and poles) daily because I read while walking through the city. I am constantly on the move, even at work. I get up and down several times an hour and take my laptop to places in the office that allow me to stand (standing desk is next on the list). On the weekends, I make sure to allow myself some downtime with Netflix or a good book, but I don't waste beautiful, sunny California Saturdays sitting on the couch.
I walk everywhere I can.
I am lucky to live in a place where walking is not only possible but also very practical. I honestly think this is the key to staying in shape for me. I walk everywhere. I have a Fitbit, but my biggest thing about having one is to not let myself dwell on the nitpicky parts of the device. I don't log every calorie I eat, and I don't use it to lose weight. I just love challenging myself every day, and having it on my wrist reminds me to take the stairs instead of the escalator and to not waver at the sight of a San Francisco hill but conquer it so that I'm rewarded with an amazing view when I make it to the top. Just this weekend I caught up with my mom on the phone while walking the three miles from my house to Target (totally worth the trek!), then hopped on a bus on the way back home since I had bags. Two birds, one stone.
I eat healthy.
I have a very healthy diet. I eat what I think is probably most similar to a Paleo diet - but I don't diet. I just try to stick to things that are natural, clean, and not overly prepared, like vegetables, fruits, fish, and meat. I also don't overeat, mainly because I can't stand feeling sickeningly full, so I am a huge proponent of multiple small meals throughout the day. It makes the workday go by faster when you get to snack on something every couple of hours, anyway! Sweets aren't my thing, but I swear by a rare steak every now and then and a postwork glass of red wine. I avoid mixed alcoholic drinks because, to be honest, I can't stand the sugar, and I drink my coffee black unless I opt for green tea instead.
I make fitness fun.
I've stopped pushing myself to go to classes and join a gym, but instead I save my energy for activities that I can get really excited about. I ski, I swim, I dance, and I ride horses any chance I can get. I'm planning my next biking trip across the Golden Gate Bridge, and my last hike took me on a five-hour adventure through a redwood forest in Northern California. I make fitness fun for myself, and in doing so, I've learned to love my version of a "workout" so much that I am more in shape than I've ever been in my adult life. I am climbing toward my 30s feeling incredibly fit, and what's more, I've finally found a way to stay healthy without hating it.
Mothers of kids with severe birth defects may have shorter lives
Raising a child with a birth defect was associated with a higher — though still low — risk of the mother dying from heart disease or respiratory illness, Danish study suggests.
30 Wedding Gowns More Magical Than Kate Middleton's
We know - weddings are all about marrying the one you love, committing to a life together, and celebrating with friends and family. But if you can't shake the dream of saying "I do" in a princess-like gown, we're right there with you. We can't help but obsess over the tiers, trains, and tulle that billionaires and famous brides get to wear on their big days.
With 2016 quickly wrapping up, we compiled a handful of glam creations that made headlines, leading us to believe that this is the year of lavish wedding dresses. See the ones you won't want to miss, then check out the gown hacks that can save you some money.
- Additional reporting by Marina Liao
Who Is the Sexiest Guy of 2016?
The year 2016 is coming to a close, but not before we decide once and for all which male star reigned supreme in the hotness department. All year we were given glimpses of abs, biceps, chests, and a few butts - and now it's time to declare the sexiest guy of the year. Was it Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio, or SAG Award winner Idris Elba? Could it have been Chris Evans aka Captain America, or Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa? Place your vote by clicking on your hottie of choice.
20 Elf Quotes Perfect For Using Every Day of the Holiday Season
Elf is a movie that never gets old, and even though it's firmly a holiday movie, we find ourselves quoting the Will Ferrell comedy year-round. Buddy the Elf has so many cute one-liners that instantly brighten your day and make you feel like smiling at any time (because smiling is your favorite, of course). Here are the very best quotes from Elf - and how you can incorporate them into your conversations.
34 Comforting Winter Dishes You Can Whip Up in a Flash
Instead of curling up on the couch and resorting to delivery, whip up one of these fast and easy Winter recipes you're guaranteed to love. From hearty soups to carb-filled comfort foods and seasonal side dishes, these doable recipes won't take you long to make but taste like they did.
Mothers of kids with severe birth defects may have shorter lives
Raising a child with a birth defect was associated with a higher — though still low — risk of the mother dying from heart disease or respiratory illness, Danish study suggests.
On-Trend, Swoon-Worthy Gifts For Your Favorite Studio Addict
If your best friend, sister, or girlfriend is constantly running from cardio boxing to ballet barre to "Best Butt Ever" to SoulCycle (and then to a class you've never even heard of like Speedplay or Rise Nation), then you've come to the right place; we've got essential gifts for your very active, very trendy fitness lover. From stylish kicks to necessary post-workout recovery, there's a perfect gift at every price point.
On-Trend, Swoon-Worthy Gifts For Your Favorite Studio Addict
If your best friend, sister, or girlfriend is constantly running from cardio boxing to ballet barre to "Best Butt Ever" to SoulCycle (and then to a class you've never even heard of like Speedplay or Rise Nation), then you've come to the right place; we've got essential gifts for your very active, very trendy fitness lover. From stylish kicks to necessary post-workout recovery, there's a perfect gift at every price point.
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