Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
jeudi 5 novembre 2020
The 50+ Best Gifts That'll Blow Them Away This Year - All From Walmart
If you're looking to get ahead on your holiday shopping this year, you've come to the right place. Walmart just dropped its hottest gifts, and the selection is so good, it's hard to leave empty-handed. The site features thousands of amazing presents from popular brands you know and love - the hard part is narrowing in on the perfect picks for your loved ones. To save you time, we did the hard part for you. We scoured the retailer's newest gift guides and uncovered over 50 hot gifts that will no doubt put a smile on their face.
Ahead, you can shop everything from relaxing bath caddies for the person who just needs a little R&R to seriously cool gadgets that will upgrade their home. The selection is so good and affordable, it will be easy to cross everyone off your list at once. Keep reading to shop.
These Delectable Fall Desserts Will Keep Your Sweet Tooth Satisfied All Season Long
Fall is the perfect time to get in the kitchen, flex your baking skills, and make decadent desserts that'll warm you up from the inside out. Fresh pumpkin, rich butternut squash, and seasonal spices can all be used to make the best desserts of the season. Whether you want to experiment with new ingredients or you want to perfect your tried-and-true autumnal classics, these fall-inspired recipes cover all the baking bases. From sugar-coated cookies and chocolately cakes to fresh pumpkin pies and crisp cold ice cream, these desserts are too sweet to pass up. Take a look at our favorite fall desserts ahead, and get ready to make this season's treats the most delectable of them all.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
The 50+ Best Gifts That'll Blow Them Away This Year - All From Walmart
If you're looking to get ahead on your holiday shopping this year, you've come to the right place. Walmart just dropped its hottest gifts, and the selection is so good, it's hard to leave empty-handed. The site features thousands of amazing presents from popular brands you know and love - the hard part is narrowing in on the perfect picks for your loved ones. To save you time, we did the hard part for you. We scoured the retailer's newest gift guides and uncovered over 50 hot gifts that will no doubt put a smile on their face.
Ahead, you can shop everything from relaxing bath caddies for the person who just needs a little R&R to seriously cool gadgets that will upgrade their home. The selection is so good and affordable, it will be easy to cross everyone off your list at once. Keep reading to shop.
Feel Overwhelmed by Anxiety? Try the Therapist-Approved Butterfly Tapping Technique
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Stress and anxiety both have a way of piling up - and piling up fast. Therapist Micheline Maalouf, LMHC, NCC, uses her platform on TikTok (that has amassed over 700K followers) to give tangible tips for combating adverse effects to our mental health. One key way to help with anxiety and stress is a technique called "butterfly tapping," or "butterfly hug," that Maalouf demonstrates in the video above.
Basically, you place your hands, palms down, on your chest, interlocking your thumbs in a shape that resembles a butterfly. Then, you slowly tap one hand after the other near your shoulders (Maalouf followed up on Twitter to say that she's tapping too quickly in the video because her hands "kept up" with her words). Keep your pace slow.
"It's a bilateral stimulation technique [aka, alternating stimulation on both sides of the body] that helps us ground ourselves when we're feeling anxious or panicky, or just need to calm down our bodies a little bit," Maalouf explains in the video. She adds that it helps by activating our parasympathetic nervous system, which enacts digestion and slows down your heart rate, among other functions.
Maalouf further clarified in the TikTok comments that the technique itself comes from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) typically used for treating trauma and that though she is not formally trained in EMDR, she's had it done herself and butterfly tapping is soothing for her. She also said in the comments that if this technique does not work for you, you can try simply giving yourself a hug.
While we know that techniques like this aren't a cure-all, the hope is that you can use it as a tool to cope with anxiety you may be experiencing today, next week, even months and years from now. Take a moment to test it out.
Do Your Teeth Hurt After Using At-Home Whitening Kits? Here's What's Happening
My love of coffee has me in this weird cycle: it stains my teeth, but I've heard that teeth whiteners cause sensitivity, which could then get in the way of me enjoying my beloved hot cup of Joe.
Frankly, I'll prioritize coffee over a sparkling smile any day, but I'm pretty determined to have both. And Dr. Munazzah Hussain, DDS, a dentist with Blue Turtle Dental, confirms it can be done.
According to Dr. Hussain, many teeth whitening products can trigger sensitivity because they tend to strip the enamel of natural, healthy minerals, causing the teeth to become temporarily porus. When porus, microtubules within the teeth become exposed.
"These tubules, called dentinal tubules, are microscopic channels that lead from the surface of the teeth to the center of the teeth, where the dental nerves are housed. When dentinal tubules are exposed, dental sensitivity will increase."
Luckily, the minerals removed by a bleaching solution generally replenish within a few days of whitening - once those minerals are restored, tooth sensitivity typically resolves, she adds.
Whitening products don't always cause sensitivity, though - Dr. Hussain says it depends on the peroxide's strength in the whitening formula.
"Self-administered kits are typically only 10-18 percent [peroxide] while professional office kits are 30-40 percent. The stronger it is, the faster the results, but the more likelihood of sensitivity."
That's why Dr. Hussain finds most take-home kits, like whitening strips, to be effective and less irritating (unless they include charcoal!) - but the only way to truly know what's best for you is to talk to your dentist.
As mentioned, DIY charcoal whitening products are a different story. Dr. Hussain says that if overused, charcoal can be abrasive enough to wear down surface enamel, which can not be replaced.
So, once you find the perfect whitening treatment for your teeth, don't be alarmed if that first sip of coffee feels extra hot - as long as your dentist gave you the OK, it's probably just temporary. But if that sensation continues, we recommend you follow-up with your preferred oral healthcare professional.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
These Delectable Fall Desserts Will Keep Your Sweet Tooth Satisfied All Season Long
Fall is the perfect time to get in the kitchen, flex your baking skills, and make decadent desserts that'll warm you up from the inside out. Fresh pumpkin, rich butternut squash, and seasonal spices can all be used to make the best desserts of the season. Whether you want to experiment with new ingredients or you want to perfect your tried-and-true autumnal classics, these fall-inspired recipes cover all the baking bases. From sugar-coated cookies and chocolately cakes to fresh pumpkin pies and crisp cold ice cream, these desserts are too sweet to pass up. Take a look at our favorite fall desserts ahead, and get ready to make this season's treats the most delectable of them all.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
The 50+ Best Gifts That'll Blow Them Away This Year - All From Walmart
If you're looking to get ahead on your holiday shopping this year, then you've come to the right place. Walmart just dropped its hottest gifts, and the selection is so good, it's hard to leave empty-handed. The site features thousands of amazing presents from popular brands you know and love - the hard part is narrowing in on the perfect picks for your loved ones. To save you time, we did the hard part for you. We scoured the retailer's newest gift guides and uncovered over 50 hot gifts that will no doubt put a smile on their face.
Ahead, you can shop everything from relaxing bath caddies for the person who just needs a little R & R to seriously cool gadgets that will upgrade their home. The selection is so good and affordable, it will be easy to cross everyone off your list at once. Keep reading to shop.
mercredi 4 novembre 2020
Stephen Colbert on the Silver Lining of Delayed Election Results: "It's Actually a Good Thing"
Stephen Colbert is finding the silver lining amid the delay in presidential election results. The Late Show host aired his own election night special on Showtime Tuesday evening, and in his closing remarks, he posed what he referred to as a "controversial" opinion: "It's actually a good thing we don't know who won yet," he said, instigating a flurry of computer-generated "boo's" in the background. Yes, it may be frustrating and anxiety-inducing to wait on pins and needles for official word on the outcome as thousands of mail-in votes continue to be counted across the country, but in Colbert's eyes, that's just democracy at work.
"I know we've all got what it takes to wait just a little bit longer."
"The truth is, the reason it's taking so long to declare a winner is because we've had such a massive voter turnout," the late-night host said. "This year, millions of you braved the pandemic, an army of poll watchers, even the post office just to make sure you got to vote. Each and every one of those ballots deserve to be counted." He added, "We've been able to wait for this moment since November of 2016, and many of you waited in line for hours to make your voices heard. I know we've all got what it takes to wait just a little bit longer."
Joe Biden echoed similar sentiments while delivering an optimistic speech early Wednesday morning at a drive-in event in Wilmington, DE. "We knew because of the unprecedented early vote and the mail-in vote, it was going to take a while. We're going to have to be patient until the hard work of tallying of the votes is finished. It ain't over until every vote is counted, every ballot is counted," the presidential candidate said. He added, "It's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Should you need something to soothe your nerves this week, Colbert provided a compilation of "satisfying" videos at the end of his election night special. Watch each clip unfold above for some momentary relief.
Should You Wash Your Hair Before a Haircut, Hair Color, or Styling Appointment?
Getting a haircut should be a relaxing, enjoyable experience - you shouldn't be worried about things like whether you need to wash your hair beforehand. Even if you don't have an upcoming salon appointment on the calendar, keeping your hair clean is important for many reasons, but that's not to say you should feel embarrassed if you've had a particularly hectic week and didn't get a chance to wash your hair that morning.
To settle this debate, Gina Rivera, hairstylist and owner of Phenix Salon Suites, answered some common questions that many of us have asked ourselves - should I wash my hair before a haircut, color, or styling appointment? - so that we can focus all of our energy on landing on a particular hairstyle before we're actually in the salon chair (which we all know is the most important part).
Should You Wash Your Hair Before a Haircut?
To wash or not to wash all comes down to the type of haircut you typically get. If you get a dry cut, you'll want to come to the salon with freshly washed hair. "Build up on the hair can weigh it down and the hair may lay differently then it does when it's fresh and clean," Rivera told POPSUGAR. If you usually get your hair cut while wet, it's a different story. "Many stylists will select to wash your hair prior to cutting since most prefer to cut the hair wet rather than dry."
If you've visiting a new salon or stylist and are unsure if they're going to give you a dry cut or wet cut, you can always call ahead of time and ask. The coronavirus pandemic is another factor to consider: "With COVID-19, some salons are charging an extra fee for washing. This is an item you may want to inquire about when scheduling an appointment," she said.
Should You Wash Your Hair Before a Coloring Appointment?
It's a little different if you're heading to the salon for a hair-color appointment and not a haircut. You'll want clean, dry hair for this type of appointment. "Make sure when showing up for a color application that the hair is dry as well so that the stylist can properly assess your needs and apply the color," said Rivera.
Should You Wash Your Hair Before a Hairstyling Appointment?
For a hairstyling appointment - whether it be for a big event, wedding, prom, or graduation - you'll want to show up with hair that's clean, but not too clean. "Often, with updos, washing the hair the day prior is best because it allows the client to come to the salon with completely dry hair that is ready to style," said Rivera. Second-day hair is easier to work with and holds a style better.
The bottom line: don't stress it. Your hairstylist has seen it all and won't judge.
19 Serums That Helped Solve Our Biggest Skin Concerns - and Can Help You, Too
Chances are, if you start dishing on a skin-care concern you're facing - whether it's breakouts and maskne or extreme sensitivity - you'll find someone who feels the same way. But before you start approaching strangers on the street or group texting your friends for recommendations, POPSUGAR editors are trying out tons of products every single day and, between all of us, we have so many serums we'd recommend to you that we've tried - and loved - for our own concerns.
Since we're all in this together, we narrowed it down to 19 favorites that each tackle a specific problem (or desired outcome), and we're sharing them with you here. From dullness to dryness and everything in between, read our reviews ahead to see which serums get our stamp of approval, and then decide what fills the next empty spot in your shopping cart.
Should You Wash Your Hair Before a Haircut, Hair Color, or Styling Appointment?
Getting a haircut should be a relaxing, enjoyable experience - you shouldn't be worried about things like whether you need to wash your hair beforehand. Even if you don't have an upcoming salon appointment on the calendar, keeping your hair clean is important for many reasons, but that's not to say you should feel embarrassed if you've had a particularly hectic week and didn't get a chance to wash your hair that morning.
To settle this debate, Gina Rivera, hairstylist and owner of Phenix Salon Suites, answered some common questions that many of us have asked ourselves - should I wash my hair before a haircut, color, or styling appointment? - so that we can focus all of our energy on landing on a particular hairstyle before we're actually in the salon chair (which we all know is the most important part).
Should You Wash Your Hair Before a Haircut?
To wash or not to wash all comes down to the type of haircut you typically get. If you get a dry cut, you'll want to come to the salon with freshly washed hair. "Build up on the hair can weigh it down and the hair may lay differently then it does when it's fresh and clean," Rivera told POPSUGAR. If you usually get your hair cut while wet, it's a different story. "Many stylists will select to wash your hair prior to cutting since most prefer to cut the hair wet rather than dry."
If you've visiting a new salon or stylist and are unsure if they're going to give you a dry cut or wet cut, you can always call ahead of time and ask. The coronavirus pandemic is another factor to consider: "With COVID-19, some salons are charging an extra fee for washing. This is an item you may want to inquire about when scheduling an appointment," she said.
Should You Wash Your Hair Before a Coloring Appointment?
It's a little different if you're heading to the salon for a hair-color appointment and not a haircut. You'll want clean, dry hair for this type of appointment. "Make sure when showing up for a color application that the hair is dry as well so that the stylist can properly assess your needs and apply the color," said Rivera.
Should You Wash Your Hair Before a Hairstyling Appointment?
For a hairstyling appointment - whether it be for a big event, wedding, prom, or graduation - you'll want to show up with hair that's clean, but not too clean. "Often, with updos, washing the hair the day prior is best because it allows the client to come to the salon with completely dry hair that is ready to style," said Rivera. Second-day hair is easier to work with and holds a style better.
The bottom line: don't stress it. Your hairstylist has seen it all and won't judge.
19 Serums That Helped Solve Our Biggest Skin Concerns - and Can Help You, Too
Chances are, if you start dishing on a skin-care concern you're facing - whether it's breakouts and maskne or extreme sensitivity - you'll find someone who feels the same way. But before you start approaching strangers on the street or group texting your friends for recommendations, POPSUGAR editors are trying out tons of products every single day and, between all of us, we have so many serums we'd recommend to you that we've tried - and loved - for our own concerns.
Since we're all in this together, we narrowed it down to 19 favorites that each tackle a specific problem (or desired outcome), and we're sharing them with you here. From dullness to dryness and everything in between, read our reviews ahead to see which serums get our stamp of approval, and then decide what fills the next empty spot in your shopping cart.
Beyoncé Voted For Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in a Glamorous Logo-Covered Balmain Hat
If you were wondering who Beyoncé cast her ballot for during the 2020 presidential election, allow her face mask to do the talking. The singer, who released her latest drop for her Ivy Park collection a few days back, posted a Boomerang of her voting attire on Instagram. While most of us kept it causal in a sweatsuit or jeans, Bey went all out in a custom Balmain look. She posed in the outfit, which she accessorized with a Biden/Harris face mask. She captioned the video, "Come thru, Texas! #VOTE 😘"
Bey encouraged her fans to vote in a custom designer look by Balmain's Olivier Rousteing. She showed off the brand's new 1945 collection wearing a glamorous hat and turtleneck top. Both the hat and the long-sleeved top came in a black-and-white logo print that was hard to miss. When she pulled the hat's brim down in the Boomerang, it revealed her "I voted" sticker stuck on top. Beyoncé actually isn't the only celebrity who wore the brand's new collection. In fact, Rosalía wore a similar long-sleeved look, while J Lo wore a strapless top and skirt set in the same print. Keep reading to get a closer look at the songstress's outfit ahead.
Related: Beyoncé Promotes Her New Ivy Park Collection in a Striking British Vogue Cover, Naturally
Beyoncé Voted For Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in a Glamorous Logo-Covered Balmain Hat
If you were wondering who Beyoncé cast her ballot for during the 2020 presidential election, allow her face mask to do the talking. The singer, who released her latest drop for her Ivy Park collection a few days back, posted a Boomerang of her voting attire on Instagram. While most of us kept it causal in a sweatsuit or jeans, Bey went all out in a custom Balmain look. She posed in the outfit, which she accessorized with a Biden/Harris face mask. She captioned the video, "Come thru, Texas! #VOTE 😘"
Bey encouraged her fans to vote in a custom designer look by Balmain's Olivier Rousteing. She showed off the brand's new 1945 collection wearing a glamorous hat and turtleneck top. Both the hat and the long-sleeved top came in a black-and-white logo print that was hard to miss. When she pulled the hat's brim down in the Boomerang, it revealed her "I voted" sticker stuck on top. Beyoncé actually isn't the only celebrity who wore the brand's new collection. In fact, Rosalía wore a similar long-sleeved look, while J Lo wore a strapless top and skirt set in the same print. Keep reading to get a closer look at the songstress's outfit ahead.
Related: Beyoncé Promotes Her New Ivy Park Collection in a Striking British Vogue Cover, Naturally
Low-Impact Workouts Aren't Necessarily Easy - Peloton's Low-Impact Rides Are Proof
When my Peloton arrived, I couldn't wait to hop in the saddle and ride out all of my pent-up cardio energy. I immediately dove into all the HIIT, intervals, and Tabata-based classes that popped up onto my homepage, with a goal of ending the workout completely drenched in sweat - and that I was. I was certainly getting a good use out of my new bike, but in my quest to take as many advanced classes as possible, I was also ignoring one particular workout category: the low-impact ride.
Low-impact workouts are not always easy. I've taken enough challenging hot-yoga and Pilates classes to personally vouch for that fact. But I had never taken a cycling class that was specifically designed to be low-impact. I sort of figured the simple act of cycling alone was low-impact enough.
One day, though, my muscle soreness and aching joints signaled to me that I needed more recovery, so I decided to give the category a chance.
Many HIIT-based Peloton classes feature intense bursts of hard work, lots of standing, and jumping up and down at a superhigh resistance and cadence. However, the low-impact classes I've taken are exclusively seated (meaning you don't stand up and ride) and are focused on limiting the cadence and resistance for an overall less-intense experience.
That's not to say I wasn't sweaty or didn't get my heart rate up - I just wasn't totally wiped out and drenched after my ride. I felt like I could focus on more consistent riding and form, compared to my HIIT classes where I was pedaling at my maximum effort for 60 seconds and fully out of breath at the end. And yes, the playlists will still make you sing at the top of your lungs.
What I noticed specifically about my low-impact rides, though, was that the instructors encouraged you to focus on what you needed out of the experience. Perhaps you're just in the mood for a low-impact vibe, or you're using it as a recovery ride from a week of challenging workouts. Maybe you're clipping into this ride because you are getting back in the saddle after an injury.
In one of Ben Alldis's ride I've taken recently, he mentioned that after taking a low-impact ride, you might feel even better or score a PR during your next high-intensity ride because you gave your body that time to unwind and recover. Real talk: I actually did!
I've taken a few of these classes with Alldis, and I especially appreciate that he's upfront about the maximum resistance and cadence that we'll hit in the ride. It gives me the opportunity to address how I'm feeling, listen to my body, and get into the right mental space.
Sure, I still love the feeling of crushing a 45-minute HIIT class on Peloton early in the morning, and now I know that swapping in a low-impact class or two will help me do that.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
Low-Impact Workouts Aren't Necessarily Easy - Peloton's Low-Impact Rides Are Proof
When my Peloton arrived, I couldn't wait to hop in the saddle and ride out all of my pent-up cardio energy. I immediately dove into all the HIIT, intervals, and Tabata-based classes that popped up onto my homepage, with a goal of ending the workout completely drenched in sweat - and that I was. I was certainly getting a good use out of my new bike, but in my quest to take as many advanced classes as possible, I was also ignoring one particular workout category: the low-impact ride.
Low-impact workouts are not always easy. I've taken enough challenging hot-yoga and Pilates classes to personally vouch for that fact. But I had never taken a cycling class that was specifically designed to be low-impact. I sort of figured the simple act of cycling alone was low-impact enough.
One day, though, my muscle soreness and aching joints signaled to me that I needed more recovery, so I decided to give the category a chance.
Many HIIT-based Peloton classes feature intense bursts of hard work, lots of standing, and jumping up and down at a superhigh resistance and cadence. However, the low-impact classes I've taken are exclusively seated (meaning you don't stand up and ride) and are focused on limiting the cadence and resistance for an overall less-intense experience.
That's not to say I wasn't sweaty or didn't get my heart rate up - I just wasn't totally wiped out and drenched after my ride. I felt like I could focus on more consistent riding and form, compared to my HIIT classes where I was pedaling at my maximum effort for 60 seconds and fully out of breath at the end. And yes, the playlists will still make you sing at the top of your lungs.
What I noticed specifically about my low-impact rides, though, was that the instructors encouraged you to focus on what you needed out of the experience. Perhaps you're just in the mood for a low-impact vibe, or you're using it as a recovery ride from a week of challenging workouts. Maybe you're clipping into this ride because you are getting back in the saddle after an injury.
In one of Ben Alldis's ride I've taken recently, he mentioned that after taking a low-impact ride, you might feel even better or score a PR during your next high-intensity ride because you gave your body that time to unwind and recover. Real talk: I actually did!
I've taken a few of these classes with Alldis, and I especially appreciate that he's upfront about the maximum resistance and cadence that we'll hit in the ride. It gives me the opportunity to address how I'm feeling, listen to my body, and get into the right mental space.
Sure, I still love the feeling of crushing a 45-minute HIIT class on Peloton early in the morning, and now I know that swapping in a low-impact class or two will help me do that.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
The Craft: Legacy's Costume Designer Used Nature's Elements to Create a Modern Teen Witch Wardrobe
The Craft: Legacy is an impressive act to follow. While the magic of the original '90s classic is unmatched, the newest addition to The Craft film series is a modern take on the teen witch story. Beyond themes of embracing personal power and stepping into womanhood, director Zoe Lister-Jones's sequel explores intersectionality and elemental magic - reflected in the coven's contemporary style, which was created by costume designer Avery Plewes.
"I think it's a spiritual process for a lot of people," Plewes told POPSUGAR when asked what magic means to her. "Magic is about embracing your power within and sort of getting in touch with your desires." Plewes loved The Craft growing up and thinks Lister-Jones did "a really good job of creating unique characters who are individuals in their own right."
"A lot of times in Hollywood, you see archetypes of young girls that are repeated over and over again," she said. "The original Craft was one of the first teen movies with an all-girl cast that had really diverse personality types. Zoe Lister-Jones [the director] expanded on that and created four new characters who are totally different but also have the same core principles as the original cast, like the same moral compass in a lot of ways. The original was about these four kind of outcasts finding each other and creating a group together. This one is more about four individuals who are very, very different, who are accepting of the fact that they are different from the status quo and united in that."
"This one is more about four individuals who are very, very different, who are accepting of the fact that they are different from the status quo and united in that."
Plewes referenced the original film by dressing Lily (Cailee Spaeny), Tabby (Lovie Simone), Lourdes (Zoey Luna), and Frankie (Gideon Adlon) in chokers, lace-up witch boots, and leather jackets - previously seen on Sarah (Robin Tunney), Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell), and Rochelle (Rachel True). But The Craft: Legacy holds its own where Plewes got the opportunity to translate the elements - earth, air, fire, water - into each witch's individual costume.
"Lily's element is water, so the pearls she wears represent water, she mostly wears blue, and her crystal is aquamarine. Tabby is fire, so her main color was orange and a lot of colorblocking. She also wears a lot of copper, and there are some flame motifs within her costumes. I think the first day of school, she's wearing a flame shirt, and she has flame socks on another day. And then each girl had a crystal, so Tabby's was a sunstone. Lourdes is earth, so her main color was green, malachite was her crystal, and she wore a lot of plaid and velvet to represent earth."
"Frankie is air and her color is purple," Plewes continued. "Her crystal is amethyst, and there is a fair amount of white in her closet. The fringe jacket at the end scene of the film is a reference to air. When you think of air, a lot of people would go like ethereal and kind of very dreamy, but I wanted it to actually feel very chaotic with her closet. And so she doesn't wear a lot of jewelry because she already has tattoos on her fingers, and I felt like that was kind of enough."
As well as the four elements, our new coven's wardrobe touched on the intersectional experiences of womxnhood. Lourdes, a trans witch, confidently confirms that "trans girls have their own magic, too." Tabby, as a Black witch, has a more honest dialogue around race than Rochelle did in the first film by sharing with her otherwise white coven that she wishes she had more Black friends. With Lily, the centre of the movie, we see her playing with gender expression through her style, which Plewes said is inspired by '90s photos of stars like Winona Ryder and Cate Blanchett with a shaved head.
"For [Lily], I looked at a lot of people who dress in an androgynous fashion," said Plewes. "My first meeting with Zoe [the director], we talked about how, as a young girl, when you're discovering your body and your body's changing, and you're in high school and you're trying to figure out who you are, your closet tends to change a lot and evolves. Sometimes it's very masculine, sometimes it's very feminine, sometimes it's very androgynous. I also find a lot of times in Hollywood, you see very one-dimensional young women as archetypes. And so it was really important to me that we saw this young woman who is sort of finding her powers within the story. Also, you see that visually through her exploring different silhouettes. That was really my biggest inspiration, just the young teenage girl trying to find herself."
The Craft: Legacy's Costume Designer Used Nature's Elements to Create a Modern Teen Witch Wardrobe
The Craft: Legacy is an impressive act to follow. While the magic of the original '90s classic is unmatched, the newest addition to The Craft film series is a modern take on the teen witch story. Beyond themes of embracing personal power and stepping into womanhood, director Zoe Lister-Jones's sequel explores intersectionality and elemental magic - reflected in the coven's contemporary style, which was created by costume designer Avery Plewes.
"I think it's a spiritual process for a lot of people," Plewes told POPSUGAR when asked what magic means to her. "Magic is about embracing your power within and sort of getting in touch with your desires." Plewes loved The Craft growing up and thinks Lister-Jones did "a really good job of creating unique characters who are individuals in their own right."
"A lot of times in Hollywood, you see archetypes of young girls that are repeated over and over again," she said. "The original Craft was one of the first teen movies with an all-girl cast that had really diverse personality types. Zoe Lister-Jones [the director] expanded on that and created four new characters who are totally different but also have the same core principles as the original cast, like the same moral compass in a lot of ways. The original was about these four kind of outcasts finding each other and creating a group together. This one is more about four individuals who are very, very different, who are accepting of the fact that they are different from the status quo and united in that."
"This one is more about four individuals who are very, very different, who are accepting of the fact that they are different from the status quo and united in that."
Plewes referenced the original film by dressing Lily (Cailee Spaeny), Tabby (Lovie Simone), Lourdes (Zoey Luna), and Frankie (Gideon Adlon) in chokers, lace-up witch boots, and leather jackets - previously seen on Sarah (Robin Tunney), Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell), and Rochelle (Rachel True). But The Craft: Legacy holds its own where Plewes got the opportunity to translate the elements - earth, air, fire, water - into each witch's individual costume.
"Lily's element is water, so the pearls she wears represent water, she mostly wears blue, and her crystal is aquamarine. Tabby is fire, so her main color was orange and a lot of colorblocking. She also wears a lot of copper, and there are some flame motifs within her costumes. I think the first day of school, she's wearing a flame shirt, and she has flame socks on another day. And then each girl had a crystal, so Tabby's was a sunstone. Lourdes is earth, so her main color was green, malachite was her crystal, and she wore a lot of plaid and velvet to represent earth."
"Frankie is air and her color is purple," Plewes continued. "Her crystal is amethyst, and there is a fair amount of white in her closet. The fringe jacket at the end scene of the film is a reference to air. When you think of air, a lot of people would go like ethereal and kind of very dreamy, but I wanted it to actually feel very chaotic with her closet. And so she doesn't wear a lot of jewelry because she already has tattoos on her fingers, and I felt like that was kind of enough."
As well as the four elements, our new coven's wardrobe touched on the intersectional experiences of womxnhood. Lourdes, a trans witch, confidently confirms that "trans girls have their own magic, too." Tabby, as a Black witch, has a more honest dialogue around race than Rochelle did in the first film by sharing with her otherwise white coven that she wishes she had more Black friends. With Lily, the centre of the movie, we see her playing with gender expression through her style, which Plewes said is inspired by '90s photos of stars like Winona Ryder and Cate Blanchett with a shaved head.
"For [Lily], I looked at a lot of people who dress in an androgynous fashion," said Plewes. "My first meeting with Zoe [the director], we talked about how, as a young girl, when you're discovering your body and your body's changing, and you're in high school and you're trying to figure out who you are, your closet tends to change a lot and evolves. Sometimes it's very masculine, sometimes it's very feminine, sometimes it's very androgynous. I also find a lot of times in Hollywood, you see very one-dimensional young women as archetypes. And so it was really important to me that we saw this young woman who is sort of finding her powers within the story. Also, you see that visually through her exploring different silhouettes. That was really my biggest inspiration, just the young teenage girl trying to find herself."
The Election May Not Be Over Yet, but These Inspiring Women Made History Tonight
With a record number of mail-in ballots submitted across the country for the 2020 presidential election, official results may not be announced for days or weeks to come. As the nation patiently awaits the final results, newly elected state officials from coast to coast have already made history. In Delaware, on Nov. 3, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender state senator - making her the highest-ranking trans official in US history - and Daniella Levine Cava became the first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County in Florida. As results continue to be announced, women officials from all backgrounds are rising to positions of power. Keep reading to see all of the impressive women who have made their mark on the 2020 election.
The Election May Not Be Over Yet, but These Inspiring Women Made History Tonight
With a record number of mail-in ballots submitted across the country for the 2020 presidential election, official results may not be announced for days or weeks to come. As the nation patiently awaits the final results, newly elected state officials from coast to coast have already made history. In Delaware, on Nov. 3, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender state senator - making her the highest-ranking trans official in US history - and Daniella Levine Cava became the first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County in Florida. As results continue to be announced, women officials from all backgrounds are rising to positions of power. Keep reading to see all of the impressive women who have made their mark on the 2020 election.
The Election May Not Be Over Yet, but These Inspiring Women Made History Tonight
With a record number of mail-in ballots submitted across the country for the 2020 presidential election, official results may not be announced for days or weeks to come. As the nation patiently awaits the final results, newly elected state officials from coast to coast have already made history. In Delaware, on Nov. 3, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender state senator - making her the highest-ranking trans official in US history - and Daniella Levine Cava became the first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County in Florida. As results continue to be announced, women officials from all backgrounds are rising to positions of power. Keep reading to see all of the impressive women who have made their mark on the 2020 election.
Joe Biden Delivers Optimistic Speech on Election Night: "We Feel Good About Where We Are"
With results yet to be declared on Election Night, as several key states have not been called for either candidate, Joe Biden delivered an optimistic message to Americans early in the morning on Nov. 4. At a drive-in event in Wilmington, DE, the presidential candidate spoke briefly about his confidence in the latest election results and prepared Americans for what may be a delayed outcome ahead. "Look, we feel good about where we are," he said, joined by wife Jill Biden on stage. "We really do. I'm here to tell you tonight, we believe we're on track to win this election. We knew because of the unprecedented early vote and the mail-in vote, it was going to take a while. We're going to have to be patient until the hard work of tallying of the votes is finished. It ain't over until every vote is counted, every ballot is counted."
"As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Biden also commended everyone's patience and shared that he "felt good" about the current results in key battleground states like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, and Pennsylvania as many mail-in ballots have yet to be counted. "Look, we can know the results as early as tomorrow morning, but it may take a little longer," he continued. "As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Joe Biden Delivers Optimistic Speech on Election Night: "We Feel Good About Where We Are"
With results yet to be declared on Election Night, as several key states have not been called for either candidate, Joe Biden delivered an optimistic message to Americans early in the morning on Nov. 4. At a drive-in event in Wilmington, DE, the presidential candidate spoke briefly about his confidence in the latest election results and prepared Americans for what may be a delayed outcome ahead. "Look, we feel good about where we are," he said, joined by wife Jill Biden on stage. "We really do. I'm here to tell you tonight, we believe we're on track to win this election. We knew because of the unprecedented early vote and the mail-in vote, it was going to take a while. We're going to have to be patient until the hard work of tallying of the votes is finished. It ain't over until every vote is counted, every ballot is counted."
"As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Biden also commended everyone's patience and shared that he "felt good" about the current results in key battleground states like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, and Pennsylvania as many mail-in ballots have yet to be counted. "Look, we can know the results as early as tomorrow morning, but it may take a little longer," he continued. "As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Joe Biden Delivers Optimistic Speech on Election Night: "We Feel Good About Where We Are"
With results yet to be declared on Election Night, as several key states have not been called for either candidate, Joe Biden delivered an optimistic message to Americans late in the evening on Nov. 3. At a drive-in event in Wilmington, DE, the presidential candidate spoke briefly about his confidence in the latest election results and prepared Americans for what may be a delayed outcome ahead. "Look, we feel good about where we are," he said, joined by wife Jill Biden on stage. "We really do. I'm here to tell you tonight, we believe we're on track to win this election. We knew because of the unprecedented early vote and the mail-in vote, it was going to take a while. We're going to have to be patient until the hard work of tallying of the votes is finished. It ain't over until every vote is counted, every ballot is counted."
"As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
Biden also commended everyone's patience and shared that he "felt good" about the current results in key battleground states like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, and Pennsylvania as many mail-in ballots have yet to be counted. "Look, we can know the results as early as tomorrow morning, but it may take a little longer," he continued. "As I've said all along, it's not my place or Donald Trump's place to declare who's won the election. That's the decision of the American people."
15 Inexpensive Christmas Trees to Fill Up Your Home, Not Your Budget
Trimming the Christmas tree is one of the most festive things to do during the holiday season. The twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, shimmery garland, and dazzling star topper turn an ordinary tree into something simply magical. But spending tons of money on a new tree (plus all the sparkly things to make it come alive) isn't always easy to do - especially when, you know, you want to buy presents this year, too. Don't let a tight budget stop you from enjoying this timeless Christmas tradition! There are plenty of options to fit every price range, some of which start at just $10. You can still pile your presents under a slightly smaller tree and decorate no matter what the size.
15 Inexpensive Christmas Trees to Fill Up Your Home, Not Your Budget
Trimming the Christmas tree is one of the most festive things to do during the holiday season. The twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, shimmery garland, and dazzling star topper turn an ordinary tree into something simply magical. But spending tons of money on a new tree (plus all the sparkly things to make it come alive) isn't always easy to do - especially when, you know, you want to buy presents this year, too. Don't let a tight budget stop you from enjoying this timeless Christmas tradition! There are plenty of options to fit every price range, some of which start at just $10. You can still pile your presents under a slightly smaller tree and decorate no matter what the size.
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