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.
mercredi 12 septembre 2018
Here's How Rapidly You Start to Lose Muscle Once You Stop Lifting Weights
My first gym session after a trip to Barcelona, where the only exercise I did was walking (and eating paella), was a struggle. The barbell I used to pick up with ease suddenly felt way heavier. (I actually triple checked to make sure I hadn't accidentally grabbed the wrong barbell - nope.) You may know the feeling. Returning to the gym after an extended break can be brutal.
"Unfortunately, exercise is truly 'use it or lose it.' If you stop strength training, you'll likely notice decreased strength (making it harder to perform daily activities), energy loss, impaired balance, and weight gain in as little as 3-4 weeks," Meghan Nagel, manager of fitness programming at Virtual Health Partners, told POPSUGAR. "Your muscles may also feel less firm and 'toned' when you stop lifting." (That sound you hear is me screaming "whyyyyy?" into the weight room abyss.)
To find out what happens to your body when you stop strength training, POPSUGAR spoke to Nagel and Dr. Jacqueline Schaffer, board-certified MD, bestselling author of Irresistible You, and founder of Schique Skincare. Here's what they had to say.
Hate It When Celebrities Act Like They Don't Diet? So Does Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence wants everyone to cut the crap. Though that seems to be her usual disposition, the 28-year-old actress was specifically referencing illusions about people's diets in a recent interview for the October 2018 issue of InStyle. "If you are 20 pounds underweight and talk about eating pizza and fried chicken all the time, that's not going to make people feel good about themselves," Jennifer said.
"I just like it when everyone's honest."
In addressing "unrealistic beauty standards," Jennifer said, "I just like it when everyone's honest." The notion applies to herself, too, and the need to be honest about both the time and effort that go into her oftentimes rigorous diet and fitness routine. "If I'm going to the Oscars or having a movie premiere - I won't lie - I'm probably eating differently from how I would in my regular life to fit into those dresses," she said. "I feel comfortable saying that."
Though Jennifer jokes that she pays "more for canceled workouts than actual ones," we know she can get into killer shape due to her previous work in Red Sparrow, the X-Men franchise, and of course The Hunger Games. In fact, she correlates feeling confident with working out. When asked about what makes her feel most beautiful, Jennifer said, "Honestly, when I'm at my most disciplined. Like, when I'm really making myself go to the gym." Adding, "When I'm there and running on the treadmill, that's when I feel most powerful."
11 Low-Carb Fruits to Get You Through the Keto Diet
If you're on the keto diet, then you know that it's all about high-fat and low-carb foods. Unfortunately, that limits your fruit consumption because fruits contain sugar and sugar contains carbohydrates. However, there's still a pretty wide range of fruits that are low enough in carbs for you to literally make a fruit salad - the only caveat is that you wouldn't be able to eat too much of it, but sharing is caring, right?
According to Dr. Jason Axe, the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates in order for your body to go and stay in ketosis is 30 to 50 grams. If you're a fruit-lover, we've compiled a list of fruits that contain well under 30 grams of carbohydrates per serving. So go ahead and treat yourself to a slice of watermelon, or throw a handful of blueberries in your full-fat yogurt. Read through to see what other fruits are low in carbs, along with some keto-friendly recipe ideas.
2018's Hottest Netflix Movie Made This Probiotic Drink Fly Off the Shelves
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If you feel like you keep hearing the word "Yakult" everywhere, you are not alone. Yakult, the probiotic smoothie beverage created by microbiologist Minoru Shirota in Japan in the 1930s, has been having a moment since it recently appeared in the Netflix movie To All the Boys I've Loved Before. If you have seen the movie, then you may remember the scene where the Yakult-like product is front and center. One of the love interests of Lara Jean, Peter Kavinsky, takes a swig of the drink and exclaims, "Oh, wow, that is really good!" afterward. And the rest is history.
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Since its appearance in the hit movie that came out in August, Yakult has been flying off supermarket shelves, with its stock on Amazon sold out as well.
I've tasted the drink before, as I grew up in an area of New York City where Yakult was always stocked at the local grocery store, and can vouch that it does taste good. It has a creamy, sweet flavor with a hint of tang to it and is reminiscent of a watered-down fruit smoothie. Besides taste, the adorable packaging is also hard to resist because of its convenient design - it is only 2.7 ounces and can easily be thrown into a purse or backpack to enjoy later. But taste and aesthetics aside, is Yakult really that good for you?
For starters, Yakult does contain a good amount of probiotics - 6.5 billion per bottle (!) - and probiotics can help aid the body in everything from boosting your immune system to keeping your heart healthy. It's also vital for a balanced digestive system. Probiotics aside, though, the health benefits from Yakult may be lacking.
"The first thing that jumps out is that each bottle is only 50 calories, so this is very small, and for those 50 calories, it has 12 grams coming from carbohydrates, less than a gram of protein, and 11 grams of sugar!" says Bryan Baia, precision nutrition coach at Athlete Training Club, an app that allows people to accurately assess and compare their pound-for-pound fitness and athleticism. "Now Yakult boasts an exclusive probiotic strain, Lactobacillus casei, but if it was really that exclusive, would we be putting it in a drink full of sugar?"
Instead of drinking tons of Yakult, Baia recommends looking into other yogurt options. "My number one pick for yogurt is Siggi's," Baia says. "Siggi's is sent from the heavens. With Siggi's, you're going to get 110 calories, 15 grams of protein, and only nine grams of sugar. It's the perfect snack, not to mention it includes six active probiotic cultures to promote even better digestive health than Yakult."
So while it may be tasty for a snack on the go, it might not be your healthiest option. If you would like to try out Yakult yourself, check out its store locator to find a store that carries the product near you.
These 6 Accessories Will Help You Avoid Getting Pickpocketed While Traveling
For all the incredible moments travel gives us - once-in-a-lifetime adventures, new friends, unforgettable meals - there are certain less-than-ideal realities that we all have to acknowledge can happen. Flights get delayed, hotels cancel, plans go awry, and pickpocketing happens. From tiny towns to a buzzing metropolis, theft can happen anywhere and will cast a serious dark cloud over the rest of your trip.
But we get it - it's hard to not get caught up when you're exploring somewhere new, and we're not about to bust out a 1980s fanny pack. So how can we protect the necessities while traveling? On your next trip, rather than put your valuables in a backpack or jeans pocket that can be easily reached by skilled pickpocketers, consider our list of six clever accessories that will help keep your things safe and sound.
These 16 Unique Gifts Will Have Everyone Saying, "Where'd You Find That?!"
Gift-giving is equal parts exciting and stressful. While it's fun to find that perfect present, the actual shopping can feel draining and discouraging - until now. We've scoured the internet to find the best unique gifts. You know, the ones they'll remember getting and actually want to use. This season, take the gift-giving crown with these cool finds.
6 Best Dog Breeds For Families With Small Kids
It's not unusual for families to adopt a dog around the same time as having their own children. But are some dog breeds better suited for families with small children? We were recently asked that, so we reached out to Dr. Eva Radke, DVM, of the East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic in California to see what we could come up with.
There are various things to consider, according to Radke, aside from a dog just being a family-friendly breed. She recommends taking your own daily life into account. "Are you an active family who spends a lot of time hiking, running, and camping?" she asks. "Or do you tend to stay home cooking and enjoying movies? You will want to choose a dog whose temperament, size, and energy level best matches your family."
At the end of the day, it's also important to remember that your dog is just that: a dog. "Even the gentlest-mannered dog is still an animal with her own set of instincts and ways to express herself," Radke said. She suggests you never leave your small children unattended with the dog, just in case, and always supervise them when they're together. Your pup may always tolerate the ear and tail tugs from your kid, but you don't want to run the risk of the dog snapping one day when you aren't paying attention.
Keep reading to find six dog breeds Radke said are best suited for families, based on each breed's typical personality traits.
The Best Way to Store Tomatoes
Although we typically recommend storing tomatoes at room temperature as it best preserves their flavor and texture, it's not quite as simple as that. Here are the best practices depending on how ripe your tomatoes are:
- Keep unripe green tomatoes, stem side down, in a paper bag or in a cardboard box in a single layer. Place in a cool area until they turn red in color.
- Perfectly ripe tomatoes should be kept at room temperature on the counter away from sunlight. Make sure they're in a single layer, not touching one another, and stem side up. Consume within a couple of days.
- Overripe tomatoes that are soft to touch with very red flesh are best kept in the fridge. The cold air will keep the tomatoes from ripening more, and they should last for another three days. Before eating refrigerated tomatoes, take them out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature. This will allow the fruit to develop some of the flavor it has lost due to refrigeration.
10 Secret Sauces That Will Change Your Life
Sauce simply makes foods more succulent. Though it's tempting to just crank open a can of tomato or butterscotch sauce, nothing beats homemade. These 10 recipes are ultrasimple, yet the flavor payoff is so worth it. Go ahead and put them on your cooking bucket list.
9 Unique Fall Festivals Around the World
Fall may be about harvests and pumpkin spice everything, but there's a whole lot more going on that is worth checking out. There are also festivals around the world that you should add to your bucket list. Some of them are in far-reaching corners of the globe, so they may just be an excuse to plan a trip!
mardi 11 septembre 2018
The 67 Best Street Style Looks We've Seen All Summer
If we were handing out Summer superlatives, there would be some fierce competition for best street style. This season brought with it the return of biker shorts, the reimagining of the ubiquitous '90s dad sneaker, high-waisted pants, metallics by day, and, as always, breezy sundresses in every color and all of our favorite prints.
This set of chic street style stars chose well from the trends and the classics and made each look their own, giving us a veritable buffet of looks to save to our vision boards and re-create for ourselves, especially since these 80- and 90-degree days might just stick around for a while. Here, take in the 67 outfits we can't stop thinking about and all the inspiration you need to live out the rest of Summer in style.
No Matter What, We'll Always Have This 1 Pair of Jeans in Our Closets
Denim trends come and go, but we'll forever be loyal to our high-waisted jeans. They're just so flattering, we can't imagine our denim wardrobe without them. No matter if you prefer a skinny jean or a straight leg, the high waist cinches you in and looks great with t-shirts, blouses, and jackets alike. It's always a good idea to refresh your wardrobe with the new season, and these are our favorite high-waisted jeans right now.
Is It Payday Yet? Your Ultimate Guide to the 47 Best Fall Sweaters on the Web
Designers are releasing a ton of new sweaters, and we can't wait to slip into them when the air gets crisp. This year, my pile of knits is going to turn into a mountain because there are so many pretty new choices. Whether you like a loose off-the-shoulder cut, a chunky turtleneck, or a vibrant pattern, you'll be impressed by these picks. They're both stylish and comfortable, so you'll want to live in them all Fall long. Take a look at our top sweaters for the season, and stock up on a few before they vanish.
Does Bradley Cooper Really Sing in A Star Is Born? Here's the Deal
Bradley Cooper is set to make his directorial debut in A Star Is Born alongside Lady Gaga in October. The musical, a remake of the 1970s drama starring Barbra Streisand (also a remake of the 1937 and 1954 versions) chronicles the life of a small-town girl who moves to the big city to become a star. Cooper plays Jackson Maine, a has-been rock singer with an alcohol problem, to Gaga's Ally, the talented small-town girl in question. The plot will likely stay true to the original, showcasing the pitfalls and inevitable romance between Jackson and Ally along her rise to stardom.
Cooper opened up about his experience shooting the film in April, telling Vulture, "[Gaga] said right from the beginning that there would be a barter. [She said] 'I'm gonna rely on you to get a performance that's honest out of me' [...] 'and I'm gonna make sure that you're going to turn into a musician. Because we're going to sing everything live.' And I went, 'Wait, what?'"
That's correct: Bradley Cooper will be singing live in the movie! Gaga reportedly told the 43-year-old actor that she wasn't a fan of movie stars lip-syncing to a prerecorded song in films. "She's right!" he agreed. "[Singing live] was terrifying, and I really relied on her. I spent about a year and a half taking vocal lessons and preparing." Even though the movie took only 42 days to shoot, Cooper revealed it took three years for him to fully get into character.
"The broken love story in A Star Is Born kept haunting me. Shots kept coming into my head. I would dream about it. I realized I had to [direct it], whether it fails or not," he shared. "I knew I had to try, and I wound up absolutely loving it. You can't hide when you sing. The best way to express love is through singing and music. I knew if I could marry that in a way, it would be special."
The film is slated to hit theaters on Oct. 5, has released its highly-anticipated trailer as well as a few extra scenes, where you can get a taste of Cooper's singing. To be totally honest? We're impressed.
It: Yes, the Most Bizarre - and Terrifying - Scene From the Book Will Be in the Sequel
If you thought the 2017 movie adaptation of It was scary, I would like to formally offer you my condolences now. Why? Because according to both the director and the screenwriter of the sequel - Andy Muschietti and Gary Dauberman, respectively - It: Chapter Two is so scary you'll need to "bring your adult diapers to the theater." Are you emotionally prepared?
During a recent interview with CinemaBlend, Dauberman, who wrote the scripts for both It: Chapter One and It: Chapter Two, explained that they decided to keep one of the most bizarre and terrifying scenes from Stephen King's original 1986 novel: The Ritual of Chüd. So, mixed in with scenes of Pennywise potentially chowing down on babies will be a truly odd sequence that sees the Losers Club battling against "It" on an interdimensional plane. In other words, it seems like an exceedingly difficult scene to successfully translate from the page to the big screen.
"The Ritual of Chüd is challenging, but it's such an important component to the book that we had to address it," he explained. "That stuff is difficult to balance, but because [director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti and I] worked with each other before, when I'm writing pages and all that stuff it becomes more of a conversation and less like, 'Hey, here's what I did.' It's sort of organic; it's really kind of just chipping away at the stone and trying to find the most focused, accessible way into some of more metaphysical aspects of that book."
Dauberman declined to go into exact detail about how the Ritual of Chüd will play out in the film, but I can't imagine it'll be easy. King's book sets it up as a psychic battle of wits, of sorts, which involves Pennywise and one of the Losers attempting to make the other party laugh (there's also a weird bit with their tongues, but you'll have to just read the book to see what I mean because I am not getting into that on a Tuesday morning).
"I think that's something that Andy gave a lot of thought about, which was great, because as I was kind of chugging along through the Adrian Melon stuff and sort of more the stuff that's in the book that you kind of just want to see on screen," he said. "I'm writing that stuff, and Andy would kind of go off and think about Chüd and how he wants to visually represent all that stuff. He just came up with some brilliant, brilliant stuff . . . It really is going to be amazing."
In addition to seeing the Ritual of Chüd, it's interesting to know that we'll also be getting to see the tragic story of book character Adrian Mellon, who will be played by Xavier Dolan. Adrian's last night out in Derry is one of the novel's more shocking scenes, as he and his partner, Don, attend the town's annual fair and are assaulted by some homophobic teenagers. Adrian gets thrown off the bridge, and unfortunately, Pennywise is lurking in the shadows below and gleefully murders him. Don and one of the others witnesses the killing, but they're too terrified to speak out. Shortly afterwards the rest of the Losers are called back to Derry and have their final face-off with "It."
101 Gifts Your Best Friend Will Obsess Over in 2018
Best friends are like soulmates. They are there for you when you laugh and cry, and they want to know if their outfit looks stupid. She will agree with you when your SO is a jerk and be your wingwoman when it's time to look for someone new. Basically, BFFs are your everything and you would be nonfunctional without them. That being said, anytime is the perfect time to show your girlfriends how much you love them. We have compiled an ultimate gift guide for giving the best present ever to your best friend - in order of price, from $4 to $1,350. She'll obsess over these cute surprises.
This DIY Starbucks Frappuccino Costume For Kids Is Comfortable, Cute, AND Warm
It's never too early to introduce your little ones to the joy that is Starbucks. I made the mistake of giving my daughter her first sip of its Vanilla Bean Frappuccino when she was just 18 months old. Now, at 4, she's one of their best customers (they have awesome caffeine-free drinks for kids). So it was only natural that we decided to dress her up as her favorite drink on Halloween, and she totally ate up all of the attention. In fact, we lost count of how many people stopped us to ask about or compliment her costume. So if you're looking for a sure winner for this year's costume contests that won't break the bank, this DIY frappuccino ensemble might just be perfect for you.
And let me just say that, even though I don't have a creative bone in my body, putting this together was actually pretty easy (and super affordable). It took about two hours from start to finish, and that includes the time it took my husband to draw the logo, cut it out, and adhere it to the "cup." Keep reading for more photos and instructions for our DIY Starbucks Frappuccino costume that you can easily create for your own budding barista.
Related: Every Caffeinated, Disney-Loving Soul Needs These Starbucks Minnie Ears
25 Phrases to Help Comfort and Calm a Scared Child
When you're little, the world can be a scary place. Where adults see closet doors and fireworks, children can see gateways for monsters and loud, scary noises exploding above them. Helping children deal with these fears can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to. "Not all scary moments are created equal and not all children respond to fear in similar ways," Dr. Allison Lobel, clinical psychologist and director of child and adolescent services for the Wellington Counseling Group, told POPSUGAR. "It's important to attend to changes in a child's behavior with curiosity and cautious concern. Some children may shutdown and display a more paralyzed response to fear or even difficulty separating from a caregiver. Other children may display more overt signs of distress via crying, physically acting out, problems regulating emotions, and difficulty concentrating, to name a few signs."
Seeing your child experience any kind of fear can make any parent feel lost, but it's important for parents to do their research and have knowledge about what to do. "Fears can quickly elicit a sense of helplessness - for both children and parents alike - so having options on how to respond to the fear/anxiety can strengthen much-needed opportunities to experience agency and effectiveness around the situation," explained Dr. Lobel.
For starters, parents should honor their child's fear. "Do take the time to pause what you are doing and listen to your child describe his/her fear. Fear and anxiety can be isolating experiences at times, so connecting with a child through understanding and empathy can help the child feel less alone, and ultimately more able and willing to engage in coping resources," Dr. Lobel said. "Do collaborate with your child on how to address the fear. Talk about strategies and write or draw out plans together. Also, continue to be open to revisit discussions about the fear with your child. One or two conversations does not mean that a child has progressed past feeling anxious or fearful."
Even though something may not be scary to us as adults, it's important that parents treat their child's fear with seriousness. "Avoid minimizing and shaming your child about their fears," she explained. "Don't tell your child that something is silly, ridiculous, or crazy, and avoid telling your child not to be scared. Fear and anxiety are not pleasant emotional experiences, and if your child could talk themselves out of feeling scared, they would." Keep reading for 25 phrases parents can use to help calm their scared child.
The Scary Reason You Absolutely Must Close Your Interior Doors in a Hurricane
If you live in a hurricane zone, then you've no doubt read up on the best ways to protect your home from megastorms. While most hurricane preparations focus on fortifying the exterior of your home, there's actually something important you should be doing inside: closing all interior doors.
After conducting scientific wind tests, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety concluded that when high wind enters the home during a storm (as it could through an open or broken window), it creates strong upward pressure on the roof. If this pressure grows strong enough, it can eventually cause the roof to blow apart, allowing rain to come in and leaving the home exposed to the elements. In short, causing catastrophic damage.
"Closing interior doors helps compartmentalize the pressure inside the home into smaller areas reducing the overall force on the roof structure, which gives the roof a better chance of staying intact," the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety explains on its website.
My English Name Was Inspired by My Favorite Childhood Actress, and I Don't Regret It One Bit
Picture this: it's 1995, and you're rocking out to your favorite album: Aerosmith's compilation Big Ones. You turn up the volume on your Walkman, throw on a pair of fake Ray-Bans from the mall, grab a mini bag of Cheetos, and head out the door for your first pool day of the summer. Life is good. After listening to "Cryin'," "Amazing," and "Crazy" on repeat, punctuated by the soothing sounds of Cheeto crunch, you arrive at your local public pool. You plunk down $60 for a season pass, fill out a form, and wait for your summer to officially begin. But then your perfect mood dissipates in a shrill flash. "...King Lu?"
My Chinese name is Qing. It's a Chinese word that has no direct English equivalent; it's an adjective that combines "green" and "fresh." You could describe grass as "qing," or use the phrase "qing nian (year)" to mean "youth." My full name, Qing Lu (Lu Qing in China), means something to the effect of "green, fresh road" (although I recently learned that the real reason my mom chose Qing was to pay homage to a college friend who had saved her life).
But the definition of my name is not the tricky part. It's the pronunciation that has evaded nearly every new friend, teacher, and customer support representative I've encountered.
Qing is pronounced "Ching." Understandably, that's not exactly intuitive for most of the American population, at least not in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up. Most people who meet me will take a wild stab at pronouncing my name. About 60 percent of the time, they'll guess "Queen," with another 30 percent going with "King," as if I were a deck of cards in a magic trick. Then there's the 10 percent who just don't even bother. In my entire life, I can only think of one instance where a person I met knew how a Chinese "q" is pronounced.
"Ching chang walla walla bing bang!" was a common jingle that followed me around as a kid. Cute, right? Nope. I hated having a name that a) nobody could pronounce and b) was easy to turn into mock-Chinese. So, by the time I was 11, I was ready for a change.
"Culture is not a zero-sum game. The American influence and traits that I gained did not replace my Chinese heritage."
If you observe the naming practices of Chinese people living in the U.S., you might have noticed some head-scratchers, like Sweetie, Glory, or even iPhone. According to Lindsay Jernigan, who started bestenglishname.com to help Chinese people choose English names, that's because the naming culture in China is vastly different than in the States. Chinese names are often the same as regular words. Hence, the Victorys, Moneys, and Octopuses.
I, however, devised my own personal naming practice.
Growing up, the closest thing I had to adult supervision was MTV. My dad was pursuing a PhD in economics, which meant locking himself up and studying nonstop for 16 hours a day, every day. My mom worked as a housekeeper by day and waitressed at a local Chinese restaurant by night (she is now a VP and CEO of an American company, but her embodiment of the American Dream is meant for another story) just to put food on our table. That meant endless hours of unsupervised alone time for me. And like any good babysitter, MTV was my most constant companion, kept me out of trouble, and taught me aspects of the world that were perhaps a bit ahead of my time.
Take Aerosmith, for example.
The first time I saw Alicia Silverstone in the video for "Cryin'," something inside of me unlocked. Looking back, I'm pretty sure it was the very first layer of my womanhood prematurely peeking through, eager to see the world after observing this goddess exact revenge on her cheating boyfriend -how fine was Stephen Dorff back then, by the way?-and take down a thief with her badass kung fu kick.
A few months later, the video for "Amazing" came out, and I was thrilled to see Silverstone back in action, this time riding through the desert on a motorcycle with yet another stud, Jason London (Aerosmith really had impeccable taste with their casting choices). Just like in the "Cryin'" video, Silverstone had the same elusive, seductive quality that made me eager to leave girlhood behind. With just the slightest curl of her lip, she could bring a grown man to his knees.
And just when I thought 1993 couldn't be topped in terms of music videos, Aerosmith released the third video of the Silverstone trio, "Crazy," the following year. "Crazy" co-starred Steven Tyler's own daughter, Liv Tyler, as Silverstone's rebel friend. Together, the two break out of private school in a convertible and go on a rampage of shockingly deviant behavior that most definitely informed my developing moral compass at this very formative time in my life.
Watching these videos on repeat from ages 9 to 11 shaped the type of woman I wanted to grow into: a free-spirited, self-reliant nonconformist with a penchant for getting in trouble but the savvy to escape unscathed. Maybe I couldn't articulate it in such terms back then, but that was the general gist of what I aspired to be.
On July 19, 1995, the movie Clueless was released in theaters nationwide. Along with thousands of other pre-teen and teenage girls, I practically sprinted to my local AMC to watch my favorite actress on the big screen for the first time. In the movie, Silverstone plays a wealthy, popular high school student named Cher Horowitz who selflessly - if sometimes misguidedly - helps improve the lives of those around her. She's as known for her visionary fashion as she is for her witty catchphrases, many of which are now part of our current vernacular - we have Clueless to thank for "as if!," "I'm Audi," and the "whatever" hand gesture. Cher is at once endearingly naive (or "adorably clueless," as she would say) and cunningly shrewd (she's able to "argue her way" from a C+ to an A-). She's popular, but kind. The only peers getting bullied on her watch are the bullies (I'm looking at you, Amber).
If Silverstone's Aerosmith persona pushed me toward a path of misbehavior, then Cher reined me back onto a course of good conduct.
As Cher, Silverstone created a timeless cultural icon, as beloved 20 years ago as she is today. It may not have won any Academy Awards, but in my opinion, Clueless deserves its own place in the film canon. At the very least, it has a permanent place in my life history.
Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz in Clueless. Photo courtesy Everett Collection.
The summer of '95 was my last summer before entering middle school, an entirely new institution with entirely new faces. The vast majority of students wouldn't know me. I could start over. So I asked my parents if I could choose an American name for myself. They shrugged and said, "Sure, go ahead."
As if you couldn't see this coming for paragraphs now, I chose the name Alicia, still giddy from my Clueless high. But not wanting to be too much of a fangirl, I chose to pronounce my name A-lee-sha instead of A-lee-see-ah, à la Silverstone, lest I face a whole new chapter of mispronunciations (wouldn't that be ironic?). But my name choice was, without a doubt, an affectionate homage to my favorite actress.
"But while race is intrinsic in shaping our life experiences, the qualities she embodied - kindness, independence, ingenuity - transcended hair color, culture, and even racial identity."
What I didn't grasp back then, however, was the danger of looking up to someone who did not represent me culturally or ethnically. While other girls could see a piece of themselves in actresses like Silverstone, I knew that I could never actually live the same life, every time I looked in the mirror. But while race is intrinsic in shaping our life experiences, the qualities she embodied - kindness, independence, ingenuity - transcended hair color, culture, and even racial identity. Silverstone represented far more to me than any sense of otherness stemming from her whiteness.
Whenever I tell people this story, the thing that surprises them the most is not who I named myself after but the fact that I renamed myself to begin with, a rightfully foreign concept for non-foreigners. Some have criticized me - also, rightfully - for abandoning my Chinese heritage. I've given this considerable thought, and this is what I've realized: when a child grows up in an environment that constantly reminds her that she's "other," she will naturally try to adapt to survive, and sometimes that means shedding aspects of her own identity or assuming aspects of another. This might sound tragic, but my childhood was anything but. Even if I sometimes felt forced to suppress my Chinese roots in order to fit in, I found immeasurable joy in the big, wide world that was American pop culture.
Here's the thing: culture is not a zero-sum game. The American influence and traits I gained did not replace my Chinese heritage.
Even though I spent the last 23 years of my life as Alicia, I feel closer to Qing now more than ever. For me, that closeness formed as I matured and gained a more comprehensive understanding of my cultural and ethnic identity. It's unfortunate, but I wasn't ready to appreciate or accept Qing when I was a kid. I wasn't self-assured enough to look the challenges in the eye and stand my ground. And by the time I was, I was already Alicia.
It's worth noting that I never changed my name legally, so I still put "Qing" down on all my legal forms, and I even use it informally as my middle name. These days I'm a lot less irritated when someone mispronounces it because now I understand that, hey, it's a tough name to pronounce! Hell, I may even empathize.
Once in a while I'll feel bittersweet about the decision I made so many years ago, but does that mean I regret it? Not at all. Sure, I'll never know what type of woman I could have become if I had been Qing my whole life, but I know the woman I did become, and she's not too far from the one my namesake portrayed and inspired me to be. I guess it must be an Alicia thing.
Here's How I Gained the Exact Recommended Weight For Pregnancy
Throughout my career in fitness and wellness, I've worked hard to stay within the same, healthy 3-5 pound weight range for the majority of my adult life. It's not always easy, but I teach exercise classes, prepare and eat most of my meals at home, and work very hard at living an active and balanced lifestyle. When I first found out I was pregnant, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared about the physical changes I knew would come along with it.
Now I'm approaching the end of my pregnancy (only a couple days to go), and when I step on the scale, I've gained exactly the recommended 25 pounds (my doctors and midwives gave me a goal of gaining 25-35 pounds throughout the pregnancy). I knew I wanted to stay in that range, as I've seen and heard the health risks of gaining too much gestational weight, including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, back pain, pelvic pain, and a higher risk of C-section. For me, the key to keeping my weight gain in check was holding myself to the same standards during pregnancy that I've been holding myself to my entire life, and following the six steps I've outlined below.
50 Photos That Prove Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston Hit the Love Jackpot
When he isn't cooking eggs in the kitchen and working each of his angles in a photographer frenzy, Jeff Goldblum is busy playing his least challenging role yet, that of the dream husband. Just ask his wife, Emilie Livingston, the Canadian dancer, aerialist, and contortionist, who populates her Instagram page with doting messages toward her wedded partner of almost four years. Our favorite shout-out? "Always touched with love, grace, inspiration, patience, laughter, humility, intelligence and tenderness by this super human!" - aw.
The devoted duo, who met in Equinox gym on Sunset Boulevard in LA, married on Nov. 8, 2014, and have since welcomed two gorgeous sons: Charlie Ocean and River Joe, who make an active appearance on their mom's social feed too. Sounds pretty dreamy, right? You better believe that they have the photo album to match! Read on for all of the Goldblums' undeniably sweet moments.
Here's Who's Playing the Adult Versions of Your Favorite Characters in It: Chapter 2
It's been a while since the It sequel was confirmed (and titled It: Chapter Two), and there are a lot of things to figure out before the next part of the story comes to life.
Sure, we were all wondering when it would eventually hit theaters and what the plot would be, but die-hard fans of the novel know that there's one piece of business that needs to be attended to first: the cast. As we move forward, the most important detail is a huge time jump; we're going to leap forward 27 years, when Pennywise returns and all the "Losers" have grown up and moved away (except for Mike Hanlon, who stays behind as a librarian in Derry).
With such a big temporal leap, we were always going to need adult counterparts for each of the seven kids we meet in the first film. We even had some pretty strong opinions about casting, but obviously, Hollywood seems determined to pave its own way. It's fine. Check out who's in so far!
Anthony Bourdain Posthumously Wins 6 Emmy Awards - Including the 1 He Always Coveted
On Sept. 9, three months after his death, the Television Academy honored Anthony Bourdain with multiple wins at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The late chef and his CNN show, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, were nominated in six categories and won in five. The series picked up three trophies for picture editing, sound editing, and sound mixing. Bourdain himself won two individual awards, one for best informational series and the other for writing for a nonfiction program.
In addition to those wins, Bourdain also received an Emmy for best nonfiction short or reality for Parts Unknown's digital webseries spinoff, Anthony Bourdain: Explore Parts Unknown. The late TV host had previously won four Emmys, the most recent of which was for the best informational series or special in 2016.
According to HuffPost, Lydia Tenaglia - Bourdain's longtime collaborator and an executive producer of Parts Unknown - accepted the nonfiction writing Emmy on his behalf and referenced the eight previous nominations Bourdain received for writing. "Tony was nominated for this Emmy many times. It was the one award he secretly coveted but it had always eluded him," she noted. "So it's with a sense of bittersweetness that I accept it tonight on his behalf."
"Tony is truly off on a trip to parts unknown now. I wish we could be there to shoot it," she added. "I'm sure he would have written the hell out of that episode."
The 12th and final season of Parts Unknown will air in seven episodes this Fall on CNN. Though initially scheduled to be removed from Netflix on June 16, all eight of its previous seasons are still available to watch "for months to come."
10 Products You Need to Become a Morning Person
When it comes to waking up earlier without feeling tired, we'll try anything. We're so envious of those morning people, the ones that can just hop out of bed and get their day started while we hit snooze 57 times. If you need a little help waking up in the morning, you've come to the right place. These are the products that will help start your day off on the right foot.
For When Times Are Tough, Here Are 22 Pictures of Jeff Goldblum in a Leather Jacket
Jeff Goldblum can do it all: play dream husband to wife Emilie Livingston, fry up some damn good eggs, and pose with raptors like it's his day job. Which it technically is. Day jobs aside, we're convinced the Jurassic Park actor's true calling is wearing a leather jacket. And whether he's sporting one over a classic white tee, teaming it with a trilby, or opting for an all-black ensemble, the red-hot actor looks simply flawless.
If you're having one of those days - you know, the one where your oat milk is out of date, the hairspray can is empty, and you miss the bus - don't fret, we've got you covered. Simply inhale a large breath, breathe out slowly, and scroll through the following images.
22 Sweet Photos of Prince Philip and His Royal Grandkids
Prince Philip married Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 after falling in love eight years earlier. They went on to enjoy many exciting milestones, including Elizabeth's coronation in 1953 and the births of their four children, Princess Anne and Princes Charles, Andrew, and Edward. Since then, Philip has welcomed eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, whom he is often seen spending time with at both family gatherings and official events. Now that he's officially retired, Philip will have even more time to spend with his brood.
This Map Shows the Best Streets For Trick-or-Treating Near You
There are many reasons to step outside your own street on Halloween - perhaps your neighbors don't participate in the holiday festivities or you live in an apartment complex or rural area that doesn't really allow for trick-or-treating. Maybe your kids are on the hunt for the ever-elusive king-size candy bars! Whatever your reasoning for wanting to mix things up this Halloween, there's one tool that will be your guide to the perfect trick-or-treating adventure: Nextdoor's Treat Map.
The free (and private) social media site for neighbors reports that over 115,000 neighborhoods in the US are already using the Treat Map, with 10 towns across the country reigning supreme in trick-or-treating optimization. The Treat Map is excellent for Halloween fanatics staying in their own 'hoods, too - it simply allows neighbors who are giving out candy (or other noncandy treats) to mark their homes with a candy corn icon, helping kids avoid the disappointment of ringing a doorbell with no response.
There's also a feature on the Treat Map that allows users to indicate that they're hosting a haunted house, so if your family is craving scares on Oct. 31, you'll know where to head.
Want to mark your house on the Treat Map or simply check out where the best trick-or-treating hotspots are in your hometown? Simply sign up on Nextdoor and tell your kids to grab their pumpkin pails - it's going to be a spooktacular Halloween!
Women Want to Rename C-Sections - and the New Name They've Chosen Might Just Reverse the Stigma
You didn't actually give birth. You took the easy way out. You failed as a mother.
Those are just a few of the phrases women who've undergone cesarian section deliveries have had to endure, often by complete strangers on the internet. It's no surprise, then, that many new moms feel immense shame, regret, and guilt if they end up having to go this route during childbirth. The stigma, like the scar on their midsection, might lessen over time, but it never seems to go away.
"A C-section was the last thing that I wanted," Jordan Grissom told POPSUGAR.
Jordan, who works as a health coach in California, had researched "so many things" during her pregnancy, but she never allowed herself to look into "getting my stomach cut open" - it just wasn't an option. But, like many births, hers was unpredictable. She was induced a week after her due date, and when a midwife checked her progression, she found that Jordan was 9.5 centimeters dilated . . . and the baby was breech. They told her she'd need an emergency C-section.
"It reminds everyone that a birth did indeed happen, not just a surgery."
"I was petrified - I immediately went into a tailspin," she recalled. So did her body. Although an ultrasound quickly confirmed that her baby was not, in fact, breech, she regressed back to only six centimeters. Her birth team believed that once she heard the word C-section, "my cervix literally shut itself down out of fear."
Because she also was developing a fever, they decided to proceed with the C-section. Jordan was devastated, and it was then that her doula, Flor Cruz, approached. "She began to comfort me by explaining that although this wasn't what I wanted, I was still going to be birthing a beautiful baby girl. I was just going to be having a belly birth rather than a vaginal birth."
And with that, a new, empowering term stuck in Jordan's head.
"A belly birth is exactly what a C-section is," she said. "You're birthing your child through your belly, and it's just as significant as a vaginal birth." Plus, she said, it "sounds less procedural," which "pushes the point that we too have given birth."
Although it was a novel concept to Jordan, Flor had been using the phrase with her patients for years and even helped her to come to terms with her own birth struggles.
Flor decided to become a doula after her first birth, a vaginal delivery that left her feeling like she had no control and had buckled at the pressure of hospital staff. "The day I gave birth was the day I learned that my birth wasn't mine," she told POPSUGAR. Then, with her second, she had a C-section. "I felt so powerless," she said. "I didn't feel like I was at a birth. I felt like I was just waiting for someone to pull my baby out of me." Her third birth, however, changed her forever. She was able to have a successful VBAC, a vaginal delivery following a C-section, and finally felt as though she'd had a choice.
"I felt this huge urge to find empowerment for all births," she said. During her research, she stumbled upon the term belly birth, and "a lightbulb turned on." She explained:
"We already know that words are powerful - our language and how we use it. Change the language, change the mindset. Change the mindset, and it changes the experience like a chain reaction. I started incorporating the term as much as I could. I realized that using the term religiously was a good place to start changing the views on belly births. We connect more to the surgery aspect when we say cesarean or C-section. We are describing the act of major abdominal surgery. We don't necessarily highlight and celebrate the bringing forth of life. The joy of a child being born. Parents being born. It's far more inclusive. It reminds everyone that a birth did indeed happen, not just a surgery."
Not only does the term provide families with a positive way to speak of their births and thus serves as a step in the healing process, but it's also a term with no negative stigma surrounding it. "It provides a way to connect to the birth on a deeper level," she said.
"Many women end up feeling as though they've failed by having a C-section, and that's just not the case. Belly birth is birth."
Flor told POPSUGAR that the term has also opened the door to other meaningful conversations. Clients realize that they have a choice in how they speak about a cesarean. "And if they have a choice in that, what else do they have a choice in?" Flor said. "It prompts them to ask more questions, do more research, and make their own informed decisions. It preps them to be in the driver's seat in the event of a belly birth."
Jordan couldn't agree more.
"There are some people who see C-sections as an easy way out," she said. "I'm not sure why, it was certainly not easy - physically or mentally. Like myself, many women are not prepared for the procedural side of a C-section. The bright lights, the medical jargon, the lack of intimacy. Many women end up feeling as though they've failed by having a C-section, and that's just not the case. Belly birth is birth."
The 16 Best Bodyweight Squat Variations For the Ultimate Booty Burn
No barbell? No dumbbells? No problem! You can still tone your legs and booty with the ultimate bodyweight move: the squat. Here are 16 variations of the classic exercise to up your booty gains and strengthen your backside because having strong glutes is important to your overall health. Mix one or two of these moves into your weekly workouts and feel the gains.
Stretch, Recover, Relax: This Is How to Handle a Rest Day
tBest news ever! If you want to get stronger, you have to rest. Your muscles need time to repair themselves; this is when the strengthening actually happens. Stretching your worked muscles is really important on your chill days. Take 15 to 20 minutes to give your hard working body some TLC with this full-body stretching routine.
Here's the full routine, and do click here for a printable PDF of this stretching plan. Keep on reading for detailed explanations of each stretch.
These 12 Moves Make an Easy but Effective Bodyweight Workout
The key to a good full-body workout is finding exercises that build on each other, are complementary, and don't overtax certain areas and neglect others. Whatever shape you are in, bodyweight exercises will make you seriously work, without the hassle of having to go to the gym for tools or spend a ton of money to get them at home.
These 12 essential moves craft the perfect workout for your fitness goals, no matter what they are. If you put them all together and do two rounds, you'll have a great full-body workout. And if you mix a little bit of high-interval work - 30-90 seconds of work and 15-30 seconds of rest - you'll seriously (seriously!) feel it.
Rodarte Recreated Josie's Prom Dress From Never Been Kissed, and It's Sublime
After sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy, the duo behind Rodarte, took a two-year break from New York Fashion Week, they returned to the runway with the colorful, whimsical dresses they're known for. Multi-layer lace, striped crochet midis, ruffles, and tulle were in abundance - all qualities of red carpet creations we're bound to see on the likes of Elle Fanning and Kirsten Dunst. But a certain '80s aesthetic was palpable, with strong shoulders coming through and a couple of lamé gowns made to flash, not shine.
One stuck out like a sore thumb: this magenta design that immediately reminded us of Josie Geller's prom dress in Never Been Kissed, circa 1999. While you might recall that Josie got stood up wearing her high-shine look with poufy sleeves, we have to wonder if there's something about this nostalgic style that will resonate with women today, who don't really care about fitting in when it comes to fashion and self-expression.
Lately, our clear reach for outfits from decades past knows no limits. Whatever you like - whether it's from the '70s, '80s, '90s, you name it - is frankly just cool, even if it is maybe a little over-the-top. So listen to Rob, Josie. Your prom dress rocks, and you're not "Josie Grossie" anymore.
The Surprising Inspiration Behind Henry Golding's Character in A Simple Favor
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The past few years have been a whirlwind for Henry Golding, and luckily for all of us, he doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon.
The 31-year-old British–Malaysian actor first got his start on screen as a travel host on BBC's The Travel Show in 2014, and has quickly transformed himself into one of Hollywood's hottest up-and-coming actors. After stealing our hearts with his role as Nick Young in Jon M. Chu's blockbuster rom-com Crazy Rich Asians this Summer, Golding is stepping into a much darker role in the upcoming thriller A Simple Favor, alongside Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick.
"It's such a different take of characters that I've played," Golding told POPSUGAR about his role in the film. "Sean is this much darker, mysterious, unsuspecting character. You don't know where he sits." Even though Sean is a far cry from the romantic Nick Young, Golding still finds a way to make the character charming with his natural charisma. In fact, director Paul Feig actually advised Golding to model his character after Cary Grant's character in Suspicion, Johnnie Aysgarth. "That's the frame of mind going into this character that I needed to have," Golding explained. "And I think it definitely works. It takes you on this unsuspecting sort of journey with Sean, and the audience really don't know who he is."
Related: The Chilling Trailer For Blake Lively's A Simple Favor Stirs Up a Tantalizing Mystery
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While Sean is dark and mysterious in his own right, Lively and Kendrick's characters are just as twisted. "It was amazing," Golding said about working with the pair. "If you could dream up two female leads in this universe, they're very close to the top of the list." Though the three characters have a complicated relationship in the film, Golding admitted it was a thrill filming those intense scenes. "Especially scenes where the proximity is so close - there's no one else in the room, apart from us three. There are no extras. It's in a home, in a room with myself, Anna, and Blake for the entire day. It's just a joy. And it's such a different way of acting; it's laser-focused."
In his short career, Golding has already starred alongside some talented actors, but he really looks up to the directors he's worked with. "[Some of my biggest inspirations are] directors that really pushed the boundaries of film," Golding said. "People that go out on a limb to stand out and try to bring something new to the table. Same goes with Paul Feig in [A Simple Favor], giving his spin on a genre that he's not known for. For Jon [M. Chu], putting out the weight of Asians around the world on his shoulders and killing it. Those are the types of directors I want to work with, people who stand within the arena; in the blood and in the sand, fighting their hardest to do good."
Related: I Rarely Identify With Asians on Screen, but Here's Why Crazy Rich Asians Is So Important
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While Golding has been thrust into the spotlight over the past few months, he's trying to stay grounded despite his newfound stardom. "I think I'm level-headed enough to understand that it's hard work that really pays off, and I think the understanding of these opportunities come far and few between, so take advantage of them; work your hardest," he said. "That's what we've been doing for the past sort of year-and-a-half. But for me, it's really the joy in creating what I have loved my entire life, and that's great movies. I love cinema altogether. So for me, it's the greatest dream."
"It's so inspiring getting these stories from everybody of how it affects them, and how they intend to help share the love."
Of course, one of the most rewarding parts about his success, specifically with Crazy Rich Asians, has been seeing the fan response. "It's been a very vocal crowd," he explained. "They're like, 'This is the first time that I've cried in the cinema, not because of the story, but because of what I see on screen and what it means to that person.' It's so inspiring getting these stories from everybody of how it affects them, and how they intend to help share the love."
So, what does Golding have in store next? While he admitted that sci-fi is his "dream genre," what it truly comes down to is finding scripts that speak to him. "It doesn't matter which genre it falls in. If it's a movie that I would want to watch, that's something that I want to be a part of," he said. "Just doing justice to great material is what I'm meant for."
This Classic Detroit Wedding Displays the True Beauty of the City
Newlyweds Sarah and Andrew "are just really frickin' cool people," raved Erin of E Schmidt Photography. The photographer said she loved working with them on their big day in Detroit.
"I felt like I've known them forever," she said. "Not to mention, they are so in love. One part of their day that I particularly loved was that morning, they woke up early and met for coffee before all of the crazy wedding stuff started. Like I said, they are so in love. Like deep-rooted, knock-you-on-your-butt love."
The sweet couple gave each other letters that same morning and wrote their own vows, which blew Erin away.
"They laughed, they danced, they took pictures outside (props to them - it was PRETTY frosty out there and they don't look cold in a single shot!), and had the beautiful wedding they imagined," she said. "Sarah and Andrew - I love your love. It's beautiful and inspiring and I'm so thankful I got to not only photograph your day, but also get to know how rad you are."
Sarah's favorite memory of the day? Everything.
"But if I have to pick one thing, it would be Andrew's vows," Sarah said. Andrew's favorite memory was getting coffee with his beloved early in the morning before the beautiful chaos ensued.
The couple has a few words of wisdom for engaged couples: "Make time for each other during the wedding process, and remember why you're doing all of this in the first place."
See all the ravishing photos ahead!
This Multipurpose Diffuser Uses Slumber Scents to Lull You to Sleep
Not being able to fall asleep easily may be one of the most frustrating things to experience. Tossing, turning, and obsessively calculating how much time you'll have left for shut-eye can throw anyone into a state of panic. Stress from work, family, and life in general may sometimes come in the way of you and peaceful slumber, and relaxation can sometimes be hard to achieve. Unfortunately, the lack of it can really affect your sleep schedule. Thankfully, there is a special diffuser that can help you easily reach ultimate bedtime relaxation.
The HoMedics SoundSpa Slumber Scents Diffuser ($100) from Urban Outfitters is a diffuser that utilizes a combination of essential oils, soft-colored lighting, and soothing sounds to lull you into a state of tranquility. You can choose from any of the preprogrammed calming nature sounds or connect your favorite device via Bluetooth to create your own peaceful soundtrack. The diffuser kit also comes complete with an essential oil sample kit, dubbed "Slumber Scents," so you can use the product right after setup. What we also love so much about this gem - besides, well, everything - is that it can also act as your alarm clock . . . and fewer nightstand items equals less nightstand clutter.
Shop this dreamy wonder ahead!
30 Vibrant Photos That Will Inspire You to Take a Trip to Morocco
If you've never considered traveling to Morocco, this photographer's adventures will convince you otherwise. Raisa Zwart visited the North African country for a November wedding and captured her short trip. Before heading to Ourika, she spent a day and a half in Marrakech, which she described as "a place of contradictions: the crowded medina, the somewhat pushy guides, but also beautiful scenery, fairy-tale like alleys, and amazing food," and added, "The colors and light there are just stunning."
Raisa wandered around the medina of Marrakech - a medina is a historic quarter of a town - without any guides or direction. "It's also so much fun to just see what happens and where you'll end up," she said.
The beautiful palaces in Marrakech are a must see, specifically Palais Badii and Palais Bahia. In contrast to the older part of Marrakech, the city includes modern sections that have a distinctly different feel - both of which are worth the visit. She also suggests checking out Ourika, which is very close to Marrakech and lies within the Atlas Mountain range. "I would highly recommend combining a visit to Marrakech with one to Ourika - it's so beautiful and provides a nice, more quiet getaway from the city."
To make the most of your Moroccan experience, Raisa says to stay at a riad - "These traditional B&B-like places are like quiet oases in the Medina" - and to try the delicious North African dish tajine and to visit botanical garden Jardin Majorelle.
See the amazing photos from her trip!
Hailey Baldwin's Sexy Heels Are So High, It's Like She's at a Different Altitude
On casual days (i.e. for outings with Justin Bieber), Hailey Baldwin is a sneaker gal. But when she's not rockin' her Adidas, Hailey's in the tallest platforms on the street or at the red carpet event. The supermodel, who can wear a minidress like it's nobody's business, works with stylist Maeve Reilly to maintain every element of surprise you can imagine when it comes to her wardrobe. We think, after scrolling through these photos, you'll agree that it's Hailey's sexy shoes that usually bring the wow factor to the table - or the pavement, we should say. Ahead, take a gander at Hailey's insane lineup, then shop some similar picks.
Related: Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber Style Is So In Sync, Now That They've Found "Somebody to Love"
A Guide to Leonardo DiCaprio's Group of Dedicated Famous Friends
As someone who's been in the entertainment business for nearly 30 years, Leonardo DiCaprio has amassed a huge group of celebrity fans and former costars - one of whom, Kate Winslet, he has called "the best actor of her generation." While he does have a good number of fellow Hollywood stars to call friends, Leo also has decades-long friendships with a group of guys who for years have been affectionately referred to as his "P*ssy Posse." Who are all these dudes, you ask? Thankfully, we've made you a guide to Leo's famous bros, both new and old.
This Classic Detroit Wedding Displays the True Beauty of the City
Newlyweds Sarah and Andrew "are just really frickin' cool people," raved Erin of E Schmidt Photography. The photographer said she loved working with them on their big day in Detroit.
"I felt like I've known them forever," she said. "Not to mention, they are so in love. One part of their day that I particularly loved was that morning, they woke up early and met for coffee before all of the crazy wedding stuff started. Like I said, they are so in love. Like deep-rooted, knock-you-on-your-butt love."
The sweet couple gave each other letters that same morning and wrote their own vows, which blew Erin away.
"They laughed, they danced, they took pictures outside (props to them - it was PRETTY frosty out there and they don't look cold in a single shot!), and had the beautiful wedding they imagined," she said. "Sarah and Andrew - I love your love. It's beautiful and inspiring and I'm so thankful I got to not only photograph your day, but also get to know how rad you are."
Sarah's favorite memory of the day? Everything.
"But if I have to pick one thing, it would be Andrew's vows," Sarah said. Andrew's favorite memory was getting coffee with his beloved early in the morning before the beautiful chaos ensued.
The couple has a few words of wisdom for engaged couples: "Make time for each other during the wedding process, and remember why you're doing all of this in the first place."
See all the ravishing photos ahead!
Here's What to Ask If You're Wondering If You'll Be Compatible or Not
If you're starting a new relationship, you might wonder if you'll end up being compatible or not. Of course, you don't want to waste each other's time, so it's a good idea to figure things out ASAP, in a casual way. You might not experience all of these issues early on, which can cause you to strengthen the relationship on the surface level, but as you do start to have the "big talk" and open up discussion for serious matters that could affect the long term, you'll begin to determine whether or not this relationship has real potential for lasting success. Hopefully, it does! Here are a few subject matters that can cause controversy in a relationship - as in, if you don't agree, it could cause obstacles moving forward.
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