It turns out succulents aren't just for lazy people who want low-maintenance plants. They are now for lazy people who want to show off their green thumb, literally. Australian artist Rox Borg is the mastermind behind the technique that allows you to grow these plants on your nail bed. The trick is this special adhesive made for plants that help attach them to the nail bed where they will continue to blossom. Don't worry, they'll eventually come off—at which point you can actually move your plant to its natural habitat. While we're not sure we'll be rocking this trend on the reg, this technique could come in handy for Halloween—Poison Ivy, anyone?

Ever since Netflix announced that it was bringing our favorite mother-daughter duo back to our TV screens, fans around the world have been craving more information. Whether it was a hint that Luke and Lorelai are still together or if Paris is still crazy, we just wanted something. Well, Netflix has officially answered our prayers and released a brand new official trailer of the revival, which is coming out November 25th. 

There are some things that we guessed, like Emily paying tribute to Richard in a big way, but there is so much that we learned. Here is everything that goes down in the new trailer.

Rory and Lorelai still go crazy with food

The opening scene of the trailer reveals to us that, thankfully, the Gilmore ladies have not changed too much. Besides the fact that Rory is now legally able to drink and that may make a difference in how much food they consume, the girls are still just as crazy as ever with ordering Chinese, Greek and Italian food. Oh, and some hot dogs. 

Rory might not be in Stars Hollow for good

It has not been revealed why Rory is back in Stars Hollow, but according to one line that Lorelai says, she is definitely only there for a visit. “We have limited time,” she says before asking if they should skip the town tour. Oh no, what does it all mean?! 

The girls are eating organic now, kinda

In the first we see of Luke in the trailer, the ladies are asking him to make tater tots, because why not? But then he says that they are already eating tacos, and it is revealed that they are indeed, ORGANIC. When has Lorelai ever in her life bought organic food? This only adds to the rumor that one of the ladies might be pregnant. 

Richard’s death will play a big role

After a few photos of the revival surfaced online a few days ago, fans noticed a rather large new painting in the Gilmore residence. Well, now we know that Emily is not dealing so well with Richard’s death. She is throwing stuff out, drinking with Lorelai and overall having a breakdown (she's wearing jeans, for crying out loud!), which is totally valid. The funeral is also shown, which if that doesn’t make you cry then we don’t know what will. 

Rory and Lorelai are struggling

“This is my time to be rootless,” Rory says, as she packs her bags for London. It was revealed a few weeks ago that there was filming taking place in London, which makes us all wonder about Rory and Logan. But now, the trailer makes it seem like it is more a trip for Rory than for anyone else. Whether it's in London or back at Chilton, Rory seems to be struggling with who she is and what she is doing with her life, which may be the reason she is back in Stars Hollow in the first place. 

As for Lorelai, at first, the trailer shows her and Luke walking hand in hand and just being happy, but it doesn’t seem all that great in the end. Just look at her face when she says “Luke and I are happy,” to what seems to be a therapist. Does that look like the face of someone who is actually happy? No. Just like Rory, Lorelai is struggling with who she is and is trying to figure it out. 

Lorelai and Rory are carrying coffee cups from Al’s instead of Luke’s in a winter scene

We all know it was absolutely horrible to watch Lorelai and Luke fight when they first started dating. But now, it seems like it’s happening again. If you look closely, the girls are not carrying their typical Luke’s coffee cups, but instead, Al’s cups. Fingers crossed that this does not mean they are in a fight again. 

Logan, Jess and Dean are all back

We already knew that Rory’s three men are going to be in the revival, but we weren't sure how they would factor in. The trailer shows a short glimpse of all three men. Logan is shown on a couch doing some work, probably in his apartment. Dean is outside Doose's. But Jess, it seems as though he is working at a paper of sorts. Do he and Rory work together? Who knows. 

Paris is back at Chilton

If you weren’t watching closely, it may have looked like Paris was a lawyer or some other profession where she gets easily annoyed, but when you look closer, you actually realize she is back at Chilton. Is she a teacher? Good luck to those children… 

And Lane is still a rock star

The trailer only shows Lane briefly, but when it does, she is jamming away on the drums. Yes, please. 

So while it doesn’t give us all the answers we are looking for, the trailer does show us the important stuff: Stars Hollow is still basically the exact same. If this trailer made you cry, just wait for all four episodes. 

We love dressing up for Halloween. But that doesn’t necessarily mean we want to wear a costume. That’s why we’ve put together these five outfits, to prove you can still be festive without pretending to be someone you’re not.

1. Nightmare dressed like a daydream

 

T shirt
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Topshop high rise skinny jeans
topshop.com
 

ASOS LIVID Halloween Nightmare Pointed Ballet Slippers
asos.com
 

ASOS black patent purse
asos.com
 

This look is admittedly a little bit femme fatale, but if you can’t take a walk on the wild side for Halloween, then when can you? We also like that the Halloween nods in this outfit are subtle—the bat print, orange/black combo, the slightly scary face on the clutch. Put them all together, and you’ve got a killer ensemble.

2. Indoor trick-or-treating

 

Grey top
shein.com
 

Wildfox costume
revolveclothing.com
 

Legging
asos.com
 

American Eagle Outfitters socks
ae.com
 

Latte mug
etsy.com
 

What is indoor trick-or-treating, you ask? Well, it’s basically sitting in your lounge clothes watching Netflix while devouring bags of Halloween candy while your roommate is out at some party or other. You may not feel like going out for Halloween, but you can still look the part within the confines of your apartment. Just make sure you’re comfy, and turn out the lights lest you encounter trick-or-treaters attempting to steal your tasty snacks.

3. Witch better have my candy

 

Top
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Slim fit pants
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Boots
asos.com
 

White watch
modcloth.com
 

October 31 may come at the same time each year, but you’ve got to stay relevant. This Rihanna-inspired sweatshirt should do the trick. Add faux leather leggings and these insane shoes that, trust us, you can only get away with on Halloween. Your costume? A feisty gal, what else?

4. From: your closet

 

Dress
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Charlotte Russe black boots
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Herschel Supply Co laptop backpack
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Forever 21 headband
forever21.com
 

Realistically, this is the avenue we all take. Pick some orange and black items from your existing wardrobe and carry on as normal. But for the girl aiming to show she really tried, a cat ear-adorned headband makes this everyday outfit into a costume all its own.

5. Horror chick

 

ASOS clothing
asos.com
 

Aso
asos.com
 

Handbag
urbanoutfitters.com
 

Glitz is Halloween Earring Set
modcloth.com
 

Whoever said orange is the new black was lying. You don’t need a drip of it if you’ve got an all-black ensemble like this one. A midi dress with considerable bite can be excellently accented with bat accessories—we love sneaks with a sleek dress any day! A bucket bag that transcends the month of October is the final piece to the puzzle.

Will you be dressing up (sans costume) for Halloween, collegiettes?

"Jackie," an University of Virginia student who claimed she was raped at a frat house in a 2014 Rolling Stone article, faced tons of unfortunate press when evidence suggesting that she fabricated the event surfaced earlier this year. Former UVA associate dean of students Nicole Eramo proceeded to sue Rolling Stone for defamation over how she was written about in the article, but the case has recently gained more attention after Jackie was accidentally identified in court, according to BuzzFeed News. However, the case's judge has agreed to keep Jackie's true identity under wraps.

A document revealing the victim's name accidentally appeared on the courtroom's TVs and the jurors' monitors in the early days of the trial. Plantiff lawyer Libby Locke quickly noticed the error and demanded the paper be removed. Although much speculation about the accuracy of Jackie's report caused Rolling Stone to retract the story, she has remained anonymous in court because she's still considered a sexual assault victim. Even despite the controversy swirling around Jackie, including that she never filed a police report for her assault, police never closed her case and seemed open to the idea that she was harmed in some other way.

"That doesn't mean something terrible did not happen to Jackie on Sept. 28, 2012," Charlottesville Chief of Police Tim Longo said last year. "We're just not able to gather sufficient facts to determine what that is."

Extra measures are being taken in court to protect Jackie's name; the courtroom's video monitors have remained off when playing her precorded depositions, and pictures showing alleged injuries from the rape haven't been revealed to the whole gallery, according to BuzzFeed. Eramo is still adament that Jackie made up the rape, claiming that she lied to get a crush's attention, but has also kept her anonymous "in the continuing spirit of cooperation and good faith."

Even if the sexual assault isn't true, we're still applauding those involved for working so hard to protect Jackie. As Ebony Tucker, advocacy director for the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, explained to BuzzFeed, publicizing Jackie's true name could alarm assault survivors about being identified if their stories are doubted and lead to fewer reports of rape. "That's such an important reason for having anonymity for survivors, so they can feel comfortable and not face retaliation or backlash," Tucker said. "Once we start compromising that, we start compromising safety for all survivors."

For the most part, the media has also kept quiet about Jackie's name. It's standard journalistic protocol to keep a sexual assault victim's name under wraps unless she gives permission to reveal her name, and all mainstream news outlet have followed this rule. Seeing as she was reported saying in her deposition that the article's publication made her "feel scared and overwhelmed and unsure of what to do," anonymity is exactly what Jackie needs right now. Whether or not her story's true, it was Rolling Stone's responsibility to fact-check her story and ensure they were publishing the truth—a responsibility they failed to fulfill.

Women worldwide have bonded over protesting against gender pay gaps in the workplace, so much so that as of this time last year, a poll showed women under 35 as being more positive about women's work equality. Despite all of this awesome sisterhood dedicated to making change, the work toward equality is far from over, as seen this week in Iceland when thousands of women left work three hours early to protest the gender wage gap. 

The Iceland Review reports that the women left work at 2:38 p.m. and flooded the streets in honor of the country's Women's Day Off. In 1975, so many women were speaking out against the pay gap that shops and factories had to close for the day. Today, the event is remembered for proving just how essential women are to the duties of everyday life. For this week's protest, unions and women's organizations emphasized leaving at a specific time to also highlight the fact that, when compared to men's wages, women work without receiving pay following that time on a daily basis. 

The last Women's Day Off protest occurred in 2008, when women walked out of work at 2:25 p.m., suggesting that if this trend of adding time continues, equal pay won't be reached until 2068. "No one puts up with waiting 50 years to reach a goal," said Gylfi Arnbjörnsson, the president of the Icelandic Confederation of Labor, according to The Iceland Review. "It's just unacceptable to say we'll correct this in 50 years. That's a lifetime."

The women have the support of at least one government official, Eygló Harðardóttir, who's the Icelandic Minister for Social Affairs and Housing. After confirming with the Iceland Monitor that she would attend the protest, Harðardóttir said, "But I hope that everybody—men and women—will be there. Even though today is about women, it is important to stress that the most important thing is for society as a whole to be aware of the issue of gender wage gaps and to show solidarity."

Although Iceland is actually one of the top countries expected to close its gender pay gap first, the data showing that this may not happen until 2068 is disappointing. However, a recent American Association of University Women (AAUW) report shows that, in the United States, the pay gap won't even close until 2152. Here's hoping that this isn't the case and that we use these Icelandic women as inspiration to work towards achieving equality far, far sooner. 

In this week's episode of The Mindy Project, Mindy Lahiri takes on a new challenge: the patriarchy. As a working mom, doctor and WOC, Mindy has had to face her fair share of struggles, and this week is no exception. When Jody and Jeremy decide to hire another female doctor—so Mindy can "have someone to watch Bravo with" UGH—Mindy kind of freaks out. She's so used to being the strong female voice in the office that other professional women threaten her. And despite the men in the office consistently making sexist jokes, they claim Mindy is a misogynist. 

However, after an internal dilemma in which Mindy questions why she is so scared of another female doctor, she realizes that society has pitted women against each other her whole life. Her fear of being overshadowed by another woman is a result of our patriarchal society. And the only way to break it wide open? Help other women instead of tearing them down! This episode examines a real societal issue and, in Mindy Kaling's own words via Twitter, "Everyone gets woke AF." In honor of a totally rad feminist episode, here are seven times our girl Mindy gave us lessons in feminism. 

1. Internalized misogyny is way too real. 

Women are raised to think other women are the enemy, even if they don't realize it! Mindy shows us how embracing universal ~girl power~ makes us all stronger in the long run. 

2. Never be afraid to call yourself a feminist. 

Even if you're not a woman. Baby Leo is going to grow up woke AF. 

3. Words have a lot of power—use them wisely!

Try and use female-empowering words every day. Hint: "girl crush" is not one of them. 

4. Always stand up for what you believe in. 

Yell it for the people in the back, Mindy! 

5. Women can do anything they put their minds to.

Whether it's being a full-time working mom, starting your own business…or simply sticking to your NYE resolution. 

6. Body positivity is key. 

Mindy rocks her curves and makes it look damn good. 

7. And always know your self-worth.

Make this your daily feminist mantra, and you'll be on your way to Mindy-level success in no time. 

As women in the U.S. are becoming more educated than men, earning more degrees than men, and landing the same jobs as their male counterparts, men think they want a girlfriend who's smarter than them. After all, being around smart people makes you smarter! When looking for a relationship, many people dream of finding someone that will challenge their mindsets and help them think outside of the box.

But while this might be what men think they want, recent research finds that they change their minds when it comes to real life, the Cut reports. While men are turned on by the idea of a smarter woman, having one in front of them tends to make them less interested.

In a recent study published in November's Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, researchers from the University of Buffalo, California Lutheran University, and University of Texas at Austin looked at how men really felt about dating smart women. They looked at a group of 105 men placed in two different scenarios. First, researchers read the subjects a scenario in which a women did better or worse than the man in an English or math class. After hearing the scenario, most of the men said they would rather date the woman who did better than them, according to Complex. This would make you think that men are more romantically attracted to a woman who might be smarter than they are.

Not so fast. In the second scenario, men took an intelligence test, then met face to face with a women who they were told did better on the test. In this scenario, men were much less interested in the smarter woman and were less likely to wish to go on a second date. Researchers say that this means that although men think they like smart women, they are actually pretty turned off by them in real life—apparently because these super-smart women give men "feelings of diminshed masculinity," Complex says.

Of course, this study was only 105 men, which is a very small sample size. But it does bear out what women have known for a long time—that men are fragile and easily threatened by smart, powerful ladies. If you ever date a guy who can't handle your intelligence, say, "Boy, bye." Nobody has time for that.

Women across the country have started boycotting Ivanka Trump's brand, saying they're not okay with the way she's representing and making money off of her father's sexist, racist campaign, according to Cosmopolitan. Ivanka has a line of clothing and accessories sold through quite a few retailers, including Amazon, TJ Maxx and Marshall's.

The boycott was started by a woman named Shannon Coulter, the CEO of a botique marketing agency in San Francisco. She's been tweeting at retailers who carry the brand, encouraging them to stop. Coulter told Cosmo, "Ivanka tries to make feminism a part of her brand but is standing by, as an official campaign surrogate, a guy who is an alleged serial sexual assualter of women." So now, Coulter is encouraging women to use their power as consumers to fight back.

Many women have chosen to boycott the brand because they themselves are survivors of sexual assault. For these women, seeing the name "Trump" on a label while shopping brings back memories of their trauma, especially after hearing the Access Hollywood tape in which Trump bragged about assaulting women.

So far, Ivanka hasn't been hurt financially at all by the boycott. Representatives of the brand say that revenue has been growing over the past year, according to Cosmo, mainly because her name is well-known due to the election. Even though Ivanka has claimed to keep her brand totally separate from the Trump campaign, the brand's Twitter has posted about shopping for looks she's worn to political events like the Republican National Convention. This doesn't exactly make Ivanka Trump seem like an apolitical brand.

Although none of the retailers being boycotted have plans to drop the brand, some have said they are listening to the feedback, Cosmo reports. These women are doing what they can to follow their convictions, and that's all they can do in this absurd election cycle.

The topic of sexual assault has consumed the media for months now. From cases such as Emma Sulkowicz’s at Columbia University to the horribly short sentence of Brock Turner, assault on college campuses has never been as discussed as it seems to be now. Plus, with Donald Trump’s most recent comments regarding a female’s anatomy in such a lewd and degrading way, and the subsequent outpouring of sexual assault accusations, we can’t tell if the visibility on the important topic of sexual assault is helping the cause or doing nothing at all to reverse the toxic rape culture that permeates today’s society.

However unfortunate, rape happens. No matter how the assault occurs, where it happens or with whom it happens to, it is a very traumatic experience. If you’ve never gone through something like this, it’s hard to wrap your head around what to do or how to even go about thinking about it. Statistics do point to the fact that someone you know will experience this horribly barbaric breach of privacy. That person can very well be a friend, a family member or someone else you love and care for. If that were to happen, here are some things to keep in mind.

Don’t make assumptions

If you suspect your friend has been assaulted, there are definitely going to be many feelings and impulses coursing through your mind. Instead of acting on those, remember to not jump to conclusions. Everyone behaves and copes differently, but there are some signs that your friend was sexually assaulted. Sara K Walz, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and counselor at Northwestern University’s Women’s Center gave us a list of a few physical and emotional symptoms pointing to an assault.

 Physical:

• bruising
• bleeding
• soreness

Emotional:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Suicide attempts
• Fear of intimacy or closeness
• Unhealthy coping mechanisms (disordered eating, alcohol use, risky sexual behavior)

If you strongly believe your friend has been assaulted, let her/him set the pace for the conversation surrounding the assault. “Sometimes [reaching out] can make all the difference in the world,” says Jennifer Wider, M.D., a nationally renowned women’s health expert, author and radio host. “You just need to approach compassionately and without judgment. Encourage your friend to seek medical attention, and offer to accompany her.  Many sexual assault victims are bewildered, frightened and some are in shock...having a friend there can make a huge difference.  Offer to help find resources on campus like a counselor and/or support group.”

Along with not making assumptions, it’s important to keep in mind that they need to make their own decisions as well. “Let the survivor make the decisions (about what action to take, who to tell) – even if you do not agree. Keep in mind that she/he knows what is best.  Being able to make own decisions is an important part of re-establishing control in one’s life.  Feeling shame or guilt around the supporters because of the decisions she makes will not help in the healing process,” Walz says.

Related: Lady Gaga's Powerful New Video Highlights the Problem of Campus Sexual Assault

Listen

The best tool you can provide as a friend is your ear. You need to make sure that once they have opened up to you that you give them a safe space to talk and vent their frustrations, fears and concerns. And if your friend isn’t ready to share, the next best thing you can do is to let them know you’re there for them, you’re thinking of them and you support them wholeheartedly.

Also make sure that you’re engaged when being their confidant. Laura Palumbo, Communications Director at The National Sexual Violence Resource Center notes a show of support and the want to listen is invaluable to the survivor. “Listening actively means staying with everything your friend is saying and not being distracted by what you will say next,” she says. “You don’t have to worry about giving the right advice; just let your friend know they are being heard. You can create a safe space by listening without judgment.” To some, just being there may seem inconsequential, but to the survivor it’ll mean the world.

A way that you can avoid, or try to avoid, making your friend uncomfortable is, again, to be sensitive. Mcgovern gave some key phrases to consider.

• “’I’m sorry this happened.’ Acknowledge the experience has affected their life.
• ‘It’s not your fault.’ Survivors may blame themselves, especially if they know the perpetrator personally. Remind them that they are not to blame.
• ‘I believe you.’ It can be extremely difficult for survivors to come forward and share their story. They may feel ashamed, concerned they won’t be believed, or worried they’ll be blamed. The best thing you can do is believe them.”

These won’t work for every situation and certainly not every person, however, these are a great start if you’re ever stuck on what to say or how to respond appropriately. 

Everyone reacts differently

As mentioned earlier, there isn’t just one way someone will act following an assault. Maybe you think he or she should be acting withdrawn or constantly want to be alone, but the survivor might be upbeat or try to engage in different activities. Palumbo says to not judge how they are dealing with their situation. “The research supports this by showing a spectrum of ways individuals deal with the distress of assault physically, psychologically, and emotionally,” she says. “For example, a survivor might seem withdrawn or lose interest in activities. However, a survivor might also start going out more and engaging in high-risk behaviors.” Just keep this in mind when trying to help your friend and don’t let this cloud your good intentions.

Sara Mcgovern, Press Secretary for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), America’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, says that what some might perceive as “warning signs for sexual assault in college-age adults may be caused by events that are unrelated, such as being away from home for the first time.” It’s better to be safe than sorry in these situations, says Mcgovern. “You can ask questions that point to a specific person or time like, ‘Did something happen with the person you met at the party the other night?’ You can also simply reaffirm that you will believe them when they are ready to come forward, and that it’s not their fault.” Be vigilant of your friend during these times as well; realize if anything you ask is bothering them and don’t push too much in one direction if they are getting visibly upset.

Related: I Was in Denial About My Rape

Be the support

Just like reactions and aftermath looks different for every individual, recovery looks different as well. Don’t judge how they choose to heal. Even if it isn’t what you would do, even if you have experienced the same thing, letting them know you support and trust their decisions is the best thing you could give them as a friend.

Trust that your friend knows what she or he wants. “In some cases, your friend may have already considered all of their options,” Palumbo says. “At other times, they may not be aware of the supports available to them, so discussing these can be helpful.” If they are hesitant or uncomfortable with the next course of action, be their pillar of strength. Palumbo says to offer something as simple all as a ride to the hospital or waiting for them in the counseling office can be the support they need to follow through. Your support alone could empower them or at least make them feel more comfortable.

Another place where your friend may need support is when reporting and taking care of her/his health. “Medical attention is very important – STD testing, counseling, etc... If your friend wants to report the incident to campus authorities or the police, offer to accompany her,” says Wider. Carrie Wachter, Coordinator of Sexual Violence Response Services at Northwestern University, gave a great tip: “look up resources yourself, print them out and have them just in case.” In addition to being there for your friend, another part of being supportive is having concrete plans and sources to help yourself better help her/him. Having a plan is very important, and will make you feel better prepared when faced with this situation. 

Never blame the victim

In today’s society, we have to deal with the repercussions of rape culture. This entails many things, but one huge aspect being the blame survivors often put on themselves. They believe they could have prevented it by changing something they wore or something they did. This is of course not true because the only person that is ever to blame for rape is the rapist.

However, these feelings of guilt are common in survivors, so it’s important to never say anything that would condemn them for what happened or hold them accountable for what happened. As a friend, this would most likely happen on accident, but just be aware of what your words sound like to the survivor. “One of the things that makes disclosing a sexual assault so difficult is that survivors fear they won’t be believed,” says Palumbo. “Even if the order of events or memories are fragmented, know that it’s not your role to understand the details of what happened or question the validity of their story.” Keep in mind that it isn’t your friends fault, no if, ands or buts about it.

Mcgovern from RAINN says that, in addition to shutting down the above stigmas related to sexual assault, thanks to rape culture, these items should be left off the table as well:

• “Leave any ‘why’ questions or investigations to the experts. Your job is to support this person.
• Be careful not to interpret calmness as a sign the event did not occur [going back to the fact that everyone behaves differently]
• Be patient. Remember, there is no time table to recovering from trauma. Avoid pressuring your friend to engage in activities they aren’t ready for yet.”

Sexual assault, no matter how unbelievably common, is still a sensitive subject and needs to be handled with care. As a friend, if you suspect that they have been a victim of assault, supporting them, not judging and listening to them is the best thing they could ask for. Laura points out the frequency of such crimes: “We know according to research from the Centers for Disease Control that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have experienced sexual assault at some point in their lifetime.” She says, “Keeping these statistics in mind can be helpful, as it points to the fact you are often likely interacting with someone who has experienced some form of sexual assault or abuse.” And according to RAINN, college produces an environment that makes sexual violence more prevalent, in comparison to other crimes; college women are twice as likely to be sexually assaulted than be robbed and that’s only based on the 20 percent of college women that report their rape to law enforcement. Yes, this is daunting, but hopefully the aforementioned guidelines give at least a stepping stone to helping you and anyone that may have been sexually assaulted.

If you have been sexually assaulted, or if you need further help for a friend who has been, you can call:

• The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• The National Center for Victims of Crime Victim Service Helpline, 1-800-FYI-CALL or 1-800-211-7996 (TTY/TDD)
• NSVRC (The National Sexual Violence Resource Center) at 717-909-0710 (or request assistance here). 

By Anna Knochel

When I told my boyfriend that my father verbally and psychologically abused me throughout my childhood, he looked away from my gaze and replied, “So he just yelled at you a lot?” He never took what I said seriously. After we broke up and I realized how toxic our relationship was, he told me that he never called me worthless, never hit or shoved me and never threatened me. He did not realize that his complete lack of empathy, his impulsive and hurtful mistreatment and his manipulation turned into a cycle that became emotionally abusive. Although perhaps not maliciously intentional, the absolute disregard for my wellbeing and the callous manner in which I was treated has left me deeply wounded.

I thought I would know when the time came how to avoid dating a man like my father. After all, I had experienced most intimately the wrath of someone I lived with and I did not think that any man could ever again bring someone as strong as myself to grief.

I fell in love almost instantly with my boyfriend when we first met. We were friends at first for a few years, but slowly our relationship evolved into something more passionate and intense. The most complicating factor about our relationship was that it was long distance. After more than a year of being with this man, I finally realized that he used long distance as an excuse to mask his inappropriate and cruel behavior. He kept me close when I served a purpose and he pushed me aside when it benefitted him to do so. Our relationship was a constant reminder that I was amazing, beautiful, and so very loved, but also disposable.

My ex-boyfriend lacked empathy for my feelings, kept himself emotionally distant, did not care about my wellbeing when it came to his and used manipulation to avoid accountability and to make me believe I was the one in the wrong. He toyed with my sexual vulnerabilities and did what gave him the most pleasure without any regard for my feelings. No matter the circumstances, it is cruel to have sex with your partner and tell them you love them the same day you plan to leave them. That happened to me. Unfortunately, taking advantage of me sexually did not end there, and only now have I realized how manipulative and sexually violent he was. He withheld from me the validation of our relationship, yet he said he loved me and wanted to be with nobody else. But I was not his girlfriend in his eyes. When I would confront him about his hurtful behavior, he just ignored me. Everything was always about him, and my thoughts and feelings were never taken into account. I felt as though someone had reached into me so deeply to cradle my heart only to continually shred it from my chest all throughout the year. But whenever he apologized for his behavior, I forgave him in the hope that he would change. I always knew he lacked empathy, but I never knew just how apathetic he was until we finally ended the relationship this summer.

He never loved me. If he had loved me, he would not have spent only one day deciding the future of our relationship. He would not have had sex with me the day before deciding that. If he had loved me, he would have never hesitated to call me his girlfriend or be ashamed to talk about me in front of his friends. He wouldn’t be incredibly defensive and make me feel terrible for calling him out on his hurtful behavior. He would not have taken advantage of me sexually, manipulated me or withheld money from me. This process of realization has been hard for me. I am grieving the loss of the man I thought I knew and realizing that someone I loved so deeply did not care about me. My ex-boyfriend displays symptoms of narcissism and there is absolutely nothing I could have done to pull him away from his selfish sense of self or his abusive behavior. I stayed with him because I loved this person and I had already invested so much of myself into the relationship. I think I wanted to fix in him what I couldn’t fix in my father. But I discovered that he manipulated me for so long that I just became blind to how much he disrespected me. In the end, he refused to be held accountable for his behavior or even apologize to me. I can only heal by looking back, seeing the relationship for what it was and realizing that I could have continued to waste away under his abuse.

After ending this yearlong abusive relationship, all I wanted was acknowledgment and validation from others. I became irate when I felt that people looked at my situation objectively. Who will take it seriously when I lack the visible signs of bruising and scarring in order to prove the insidious assault on my confidence and my mind? Physical abuse manifests itself in the form of purple splotches and sometimes broken bones, but the physical markers of emotional abuse are nonexistent. This can make it especially difficult for people who suffer from abuse that deviates from society’s traditional beliefs about it. Psychological, verbal and emotional abuse can slowly destroy a person for these reasons. I want to scream and cry and punch walls. I feel angry and so sad over what happened to me, but I still feel that my feelings are invalidated. What I went through has manifested itself in the form of severe anxiety, insomnia and withdrawal. Yet it has been difficult for me to come forward to my friends about how abusive my ex-boyfriend was because I am terrified that someone may think I am being dramatic or that I am being vindictive. The baggage of these less obvious forms of abuse unfortunately falls directly onto the victim. It is absolutely critical those victims receive support, and that others validate their feelings and do not blame them for what happened. Internal wounds can be just as deadly as their outer counterparts, perhaps more so, because mental and emotional trauma is invisible. And if it cannot be recognized and carefully managed, the effects can be severely damaging.

Below are all the red flags I didn’t notice until after the relationship ended. As a disclaimer, these red flags are based off of my personal experiences and not all are signs of emotional abuse. My relationship was unhealthy as result of these in combination with each other.

1. He or she claims to have a multitude of crazy ex-partners.

There is no way that one person just happens to date people that turn out to be “crazy.” This means this person is either repeatedly seeking out toxic people, they have driven their partners to the point of insanity by being a total douchebag or they are trying to misrepresent what happened in the relationship in order to avoid being held accountable.

2. He or she shifts blame back to you, or calls you vindictive.

After my boyfriend wanted a “break” in our relationship, I canceled the tickets I had bought to visit him later in the month. When we got back together two weeks afterwards, he hadn’t realized I canceled the trip and then told me I was just trying to punish him for breaking up with me. Maybe I just didn’t want to waste $400 visiting someone who broke up with me because he thought it would improve his chances of getting into a fraternity.

3. He or she perceives empathy as weakness.

This is a huge red flag, and often a symptom of narcissism. If your partner is incredibly charming, kind to you only when it suits them, cannot connect with you emotionally and lacks empathy, then I would reconsider whether you can ever truly be happy with that person. These are characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissists may be able to have healthy relationships if they are aware of their narcissism and are receiving outside help, but it is hard for a narcissist to admit they need help or to even want to change their ways.

4. He or she is not willing to define the relationship (when you want to).

My ex danced around my desire to define the relationship, yet he would tell me how much he loved me and wanted to be together. He just didn’t want to call me his long distance girlfriend. He would only call me his girlfriend when it pleased him, such as when we went to a dinner party with his professors.

5. He or she avoids confrontation about their hurtful behavior.

My ex boyfriend told me explicitly to refrain from bringing up his past wrongdoings, because those things were in the past and not worth discussing. What he really meant was he did not want to be held accountable for his callous, misguided or impulsive actions and he wanted me to be silent about them. He took away my right to be angry.

6. Not giving you a hug while you’re crying on the floor.

Really?

7. They are constantly coming up with excuses to dismiss their behavior.

In my situation, my ex tried to explain his hurtful behavior by saying he was trying to be rational. He also constantly used long distance as an excuse for how he acted. There is no excuse for continually hurting your partner.

Today, we were graced with our first look at Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, and we have SOME THOUGHTS. We're not the only ones—Scott Patterson, who plays Luke, is giving us his insight into this revival.

“It’s going to be faster and more furious than ever, believe me,” Patterson explained in Netflix's press release. “[There are going to be] longer scenes, longer speeches and longer machine-gun dialogue back and forth. This is Gilmore 2.0.”

Gilmore Girls is known for its incredibly witty humor and lightning-speed retorts; we're so excited to hear that there's even more of that in A Year in the Life. 

When talking about working with Lauren Graham (Lorelai), Patterson said, “Shooting with Lauren is just easy; a wonderful workflow. We didn’t have to spend any time trying to reconnect or ‘Oh, gosh, how are we going to do this?’ It was just like *snaps his fingers* right off the bat.”

AHHHH. How perfect. Can we ship them in real life?

If you haven't marked your calendar already (and if you haven't, who tf are you???) the 4-part revival returns to Netflix on November 25.

As Halloween draws near, our power only goes stronger. We’re hyped up on scary movies, Kit Kats and enough PSLs to keep us going for a year. Everything has come together…but what about the costume? The best night of the year is happening ~next week~ so it’s time to nail down a killer costume already. Here are the very best ideas from 2016.

1. Cursed Child

2. Bernie Sanders

3. Tea from the #KimExposedTaylorParty

4. Basic Bitch

5. Beyoncé in Lemonade

6. Cersei Lannister

7. Chewbacca Mom

8. Barb from Stranger Things

9. Kylie Lip Kit

10. Spongebob Caveman Meme

11. Bachelorette Contestant

12. Hillary Clinton

13. Mermaid

14. Eliza Hamilton

15. Damn Daniel

Emma Watson is one star who has always voiced her issues on important topics, especially those related to gender equality. She's one of Hollywood's most outspoken feminists, and uses her status to educate others about why it's so critical that we invest ourselves in making an impact in the world. Now, she's using her voice to encourage women to vote in this year's election, because we can majorly impact which candidate is elected.

Emma isn't able to vote in the election but that doesn't mean the actress isn't affected by American politics. Taking to Twitter, Emma wrote a lengthy post, outlining exactly why women need to be an active part of Election Day. As pointed out by Emma, the person elected into office will have a significant impact on the lives of women across the country.   

"...it can't be denied that the result of the upcoming U.S. presidential election will have ripple effects around the world and impact, in one way or another, the lives of millions of people," Emma wrote. 

As someone who has spent a substantial amount of time in America—whether she was attending college or filming movies—she has formed relationships with people across the States, and the idea that her friends (especially those who are female) might be negatively impacted by this election is terrifying.  

"The next president will be able to make decisions about women, about their bodies, about how they are treated at work, on university campuses and at school, about how men treat women and about their rights as citizens," she added.

Given how important this election is, it's imperative that American women do their part and vote for the candidate who will look out for their rights—especially since women make up a large percentage of the voters.

In fact, as Emma pointed out, the last U.S. election received votes from 70 million women and 60 million men. Based on these numbers, it's clear that women have the power to determine the fate of this election, and should vote wisely.

"You have real power to decide the future of generations to come," Emma concluded.

A few weeks ago, I found this article and felt my whole world turn upside down. The last time I’d let someone convince me that lather, rinse, repeat wasn’t the key to proper hair care, that person had been Clayton Snyder in Lizzie McGuire. Not listening to him was obviously not an option.  

That being said, I know TRESemmé is pretty darn trustworthy, so I was willing to give it a shot.  

For those of you who haven't read the article that sparked all of this (which I highly recommend you do!), the process is pretty simple;  in short, you condition before you shampoo. Madness, right? However, to quote the experts, "conditioning first softens the hair, while the shampoo after washes away the weight." Sounds good in theory, but does I'll admit to being a bit skeptical going in.  

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Now, I may or may not be in a long term relationship with Garnier Fructis. Like, it’s a little absurd.  

Even so, I’ve been known to stray (sorry, Garnier — I promise it means nothing). When I do, it tends to be to TRESemmé.    

Armed with an arsenal of hair products, I set out to test this mind-blowing theory of hair-itivity. For this project, the items in the photos above are all I used — I didn’t want argan oil messing up my results.  

And those results?  

My hair felt incredibly clean. It’s crazy thick, so getting conditioner completely out has always been a struggle; not the case when you shampoo after.  

And I was pretty darn excited about it.  

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Not only did I get super into this project, but my selfies did too. After all, I needed photographic proof, right?  

I didn’t notice any particular difference in the conditioned-ness of my hair, but the cleanliness factor made a world of difference. I don't foresee myself returning to the "normal" method anytime soon!

Tonight's episode of This Is Us finally revealed the answer to the question we've all been asking since a present-day Rebecca showed up at Randall's house with "grandpa" Miguel in tow. So where is Jack, the lovable, scruffy papa of the Pearsons, in 2016?

Welp, it's not good news, folks. As Rebecca and Jack fought over whether or not they wanted to have kids while watching the Steelers win the Super Bowl in flashbacks, Kate was having a Steelers tussle of her own with Toby in the present. See, Kate likes to watch Steelers games but only by herself. We knew this was an ominous foretelling of things to come, given the obvious callback to Jack and Rebecca's love of football. But we spent the entire episode on pins and needles waiting for our theory to be misproven.

Kate eventually got upset with Toby for inviting another guest to his Steelers watch party, and when he pressed her on what exactly the issue was, she told him of the good 'ole days when she used to watch the Steelers with her dad—which she still does today. Only her dad is now her dad's ashes, which sit in an urn on her mantel.

So what we had all feared has been confirmed as fact—Jack is indeed dead in the present day, meaning we won't see him interact with Rebecca or any of the Big Three in this timeline. Please excuse us while we sob in a corner uncontrollably and think about the meaning of life Kevin-style.

Choosing a college can be stressful, but what's even more stressful? Deciding where to actually apply! While the internet is overflowing with factors you should consider when you're applying to college, talking about the things you shouldn't consider seems to be taboo. The application process can be overwhelming (especially when you have your dad helping you with your personal essays ––yikes!). But, it can help to have all the information in order to make the best decision. Read below for seven things not to consider when deciding where to apply to college:

1. Where everyone else wants (or doesn’t want) you to go

If you’re choosing a college 3,000 miles away from your hometown just because your mom doesn’t want you to, think again. You are going to have to live with this decision for the next four years. Don’t choose where to apply based on others’ opinions. 

You have to live with ––or more accurately, at–– this decision for the next four years, don't let anyone besides yourself decide what is best for you.

2. The hookup culture

Don’t focus on College Confidential’s ranking of schools with the hottest boys or girls when you’re filling out the Common App. The next four years are about you ––not the “you” as defined by the hotness of the people you hook up with. Choose a place that will be the best for you, regardless of the kiss-ability of the student body.

3. Where your high school friends are applying

As important as lifelong friends are, the amazing thing about college is the ability to have a fresh start. Choosing a college just to be roomies with your high school BFF could be a major disaster. People change in college. It may be the case that the best way to remain close with your friends is to pursue your own paths in college.

College is an opportunity to create a new identity, or to let your current self blossom in a new environment. If you choose to follow your best friend to college you may feel pressured to room with them, to do everything that they do, be friends with their new friends, or it may force you two apart. Going to college with your best friend may be exactly what is right for you and your friend, but if the commitment seems forced, it's probably because it is. 

4. Challenging courses and programs

Just because a school requires summer reading each year is not a reason not to apply there. College is supposed to challenge you!

While you're sitting at your computer studying for your AP Lit exam, you may not want to think about the laborious term papers a certain college requires or the frustrating group projects that one school boasted about, but challenging courses are what college is all about. When the time comes, you may find those group projects or taxing papers to be a valuable experience - and experience that college is supposed to provide you with. 

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5. Where your significant other is going

No one knows what the future will bring. If you truly are the high school sweethearts that will be together forever, going to different colleges shouldn’t change that. But, don’t let yourself be tied down by high school commitments. College is a bigger pond, with more fish in the sea.

If it is meant to be, your relationship will survive the distance. Oftentimes, couples feel that forging their own path in college makes their relationship stronger! 

6. The food

While the dining hall options may seem like all that matters as you’re touring colleges, it is really only relevant freshman year. In most schools, upperclassmen dorms or apartments have a kitchen, alleviating you of the need to stomach the cafeteria’s questionable grilled chicken.

The dining hall should not be your top priority. While food is important, there are other places to eat. Keep in mind that you can take advantage of upperclassmen housing with kitchens, Chinese takeout or cereal in your room. Search the web for restaurants within walking distance of your dorm.

7. Freshman dorms

First-year dorms are seldom impressive, regardless of their Princeton Review ranking. At almost all colleges you are going to have to share a Harry Potter-under-the-stairs-size-room with at least another person, if not more. You may also have to share a bathroom with a floor of girls. It’s an experience, but not one that should define where you apply to college. Housing will improve with age!

The college application process may feel like the most stressful time of your life right now, but just wait until grad school! Or your wedding! Not helping? Choosing where to apply to college and then where to go to college are some of the biggest decisions you will make in your life, so make sure you consider all of your options. Don't let these thoughts cloud your judgement and keep you from the school of your dreams! 

Halloween is a great opportunity to dress up like today's celebs and fictional characters, but there's nothing like reliving our favorite decade on October 31. If you're dying to embark on a blast from the past, check out these eight costumes that every '90s girl will definitely remember.

1. Cher and Dionne from Clueless

To capture the essence of Cher and Dionne from the 1995 movie starring leading ladies Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash, be sure to track down a pair of plaid skirt/blazer combos, and don't forget the knee-high socks and matching handbags. To really top it off, replicate Dionne's—as Cher describes it—"Dr. Seuss" hat. A thrift shop is probably the best place to start your shopping.

2. The Spice Girls 

This '90s pop sensation never fails as a group costume for five besties and leaves plenty of options for every type of getup, from modest to wild. Let the more reserved members of your group go as Baby Spice and Sporty Spice, and let your risk-taking friends go nuts with Scary Spice or Ginger Spice ensembles. To round out the group, Posh Spice gets to wear the highest heels, of course.

3. The Powerpuff Girls 

Good for a group of three or as a solo costume, the Powerpuff Girls are a '90s girl's go-to. The degree of the costume can vary from something as simple as wearing the crime-fighting gals' signature colors to making cartoon eyes with plastic glasses to really sell it.

4. Lola Bunny from Space Jam

The most prominent female character from the 1996 classic, Lola Bunny is a fun costume if you want to resurrect the Looney Tunes. All you need is a "Toon Squad" jersey (homemade is perfectly acceptable), a cotton ball tail and some rabbit ears. Carrying a basketball around is a great touch if you want to add a prop.

5. Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Though Buffy didn't make her TV debut until 1997, her style was very '90s. Leather—especially red—is a must, whether it's the pants, the jacket or both. Throw in a wooden stake for good measure, and you're sure to be mistaken for Sarah Michelle Gellar.

6. Wayne and Garth from Wayne's World

If you want a throwback costume, it doesn't get any more '90s than Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar. A fun gender-bend idea for you and a friend, all you'll need is messy blonde hair and greasy, black hair plus the coordinating outfits. For Wayne, a black trucker hat, a plain black shirt and ripped loose jeans will complete the look, and Garth's outfit is just as simple. Pick any white band tee and throw on an unbuttoned flannel over it; then, add some black framed glasses. For added effect, carry around drumsticks or a fake guitar.

7. Fembots from Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

For someone looking for an edgier costume, the Fembots are a great way to show some skin. A pink slip dress—preferably with a fuzzy accent—will do, and be sure to get as much of a bee-hive going in your hair as possible to capture that '70s vibe. 

8. Baywatch babes

Ever dreamed of running in slow motion on the beach? Dressing up like a Baywatch babe for Halloween is a good place to start. Buy a red one-piece swimsuit, and you're good to go. A matching life raft, whistle and any other lifeguard necessities are a nice final touch.

Most women would probably rather be comatose than have to spend a day shopping for jeans––especially if you're a mid-sized person. Jeans shopping is a mix of you grunting like a rhino while trying to force the denim past your thighs or sulking about how you're not bootylicious enough to really rock that high waist. The struggle has never been more real. Luckily we've found some high class denim that's made specifically for women size 6 to 16, so you can flaunt what your mamma gave you while repping a brand that's all about celebrating your size diversity.

Coco Cooper recognizes that we aren't all skinny minnies or plus size babes, so they're empowering jeans shoppers in the middle ground. Marketing manager Vanessa Wuergler gave us the full scoop on just why Coco Cooper should be your new demin go-to, and we totally agree! 

Her Campus: What originally gave you the idea to want to empower mid-sized women? 

Vanessa Wuergler: To disrupt the premium denim world! No one really talks about the largest segment of the women's retail market—the inbetweenies. In general, designers focus on the smaller size range and with that comes a particular fit. One that isn’t always a good fit for the mid-size, curvy lady. Over our years of working in the fashion business, we’ve heard countless women stress their frustration with finding a great pair of premium jeans that fit their natural shape. So we wanted to solve that problem. Every size deserves attention and very woman deserves a great pair of premium jeans!

HC: Who are some of the models you've worked with? 

VW: We launched our brand with Australian model Bree Warren, who is absolutely incredible. Check out her blog The Wave Provocateur. You’ll be instantly inspired! Our latest campaign features the beautiful Laney Degrasse who you may have seen in the Aerie campaign this past year. We also sponsored the NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) walk in NYC earlier this month with Iskra Lawrence. 

HC: Have you personally ever had a difficult experience shopping for jeans?

VW: I think most women have experienced a time where they couldn’t find those perfect pair of jeans. It’s hard to find jeans that fit just right, especially when you have curves. Our goal is to leave ill-fitting jeans in the past and give curvy women the perfect jean with consistent fit from season to season.

HC: Why do you think there should be a heavy focus on the "in-between" market right now? 

VW: The majority of women fall into the “in-between” market, but the size range doesn’t get enough attention. We see either straight size or plus size, and completely skip over the curvy sizes in the middle. It’s important that every size range is fully represented and respected in the industry.

We use size 8,10 and 12 models in our photoshoots yet they’re known as plus models in the industry. Our goal is to show the curvier, mid-size woman that she’s not forgotten. They have someone looking out for them! 

HC: Do you see Coco Cooper's body diversity and inclusivity appearing at any other brands right now? 

VW: The body positivity movement is definitely growing. Many brands are beginning to realize how important it to spread a positive message, especially swim and lingerie brands. Brands like Aerie and Phylyda have done a tremendous job representing women of all shapes and sizes. ModCloth is also a great example. But there’s absolutely room for more!

HC: What is the main message you would like to send college women about body image? 

VW: Always strive to be your healthiest self and love your body exactly for the way it is. We are all so incredibly unique and beautiful, and there’s no reason why anyone should try to change the way they are. Healthy is the new skinny!

Blake Lively’s recent post about her husband, Ryan Reynolds, has us once again feeling envious AF about their perfect marriage—and it seems we're not the only ones. Yesterday, the actress posted an Instagram that was not only cute because, come on, they're just ridiculously cute together, but also because of the sweet message she added in the caption.

The caption reads: "We fell in love at your restaurant in Boston. We stay in love at your restaurant in NY. Thank you for the BEST food and memories! You are our FAVORITE!! Another happy birthday with @vancityreynolds. Hey, Reynolds, I like you a whole lot. Just sayin'..."

The post even caught the eye of hopeless romantic and Blake BFF Taylor Swift, who commented: "Thanks guys now I'm drowning in tears of joy." TOO. CUTE.

The restaurant Lively refers to in the post is O Ya, a Japanese restaurant located in both New York and Boston. From adorable Instagrams to funny tweets to a new baby, Lively and Reynolds have yet again solidified their status as #relationshipgoals. And with a seal of approval from T. Swift herself, you know it's true love.

Halloween is just around the corner, but whether you’ve picked out the perfect costume or are still desperately seeking the right disguise, you’re going to need an awesome makeup look to go with it. Whether you’re dressing up as a sexy cat or a scary zombie, we have the makeup look you’ll need to look awesome all night long.

1. Mischievous feline

If you’re dressing up as a mischievous cat for Halloween, this makeup look is simple and sexy. For an intense cat eye, apply smoky eye shadow and winged eyeliner (check out our tutorial here!). Marc Jacobs Beauty Tonite Lights Glitter Dust ($32) will create a smoky, sparkly look. Red lipstick can make the look even more stunning. Try NARS lipstick in Red Lizard ($26 at Sephora).

2. Playful angel

If you’re going to be a sweet angel for Halloween, you’re going to need some dainty makeup to go with it. Blue and white eye shadow can create a soft, powdery look, and adding on black eyeliner can make the look sexier if that’s what you’re going for. Estée Lauder Pure Color Gelée Power EyeShadow in Cyber Silver (metallic silver) ($24 at Macy's) will work perfectly. Add rhinestones to the corners of your eyes or underneath your eyes for a girly, glittery touch. A simple nude lipstick or clear lip gloss will do the trick for lips. Try Buxom True Nude Lip Foundation ($19 at Sephora) to find a nude that’s right for your skin.

3. Naughty devil

To achieve naughty devil makeup, metallic and red eye shadow will be your best friends! Cover your eyelid in red eye shadow and add darker, metallic colors (like black or gray) below your eyebrow. MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Shadow in Black Diamond and Steel ($21 at Sephora) will be great for the metallic eye shadows, while NYX’s Bad Seed will give you a bold red ($4.50 at NYX). Black eyeliner and heavy mascara will enhance your eyes even more. Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Eyeliner in Matte Black ($19 at Sephora) is a great liner to use because it’s waterproof and smudge-proof! Apply dark lipstick for an even naughtier look.

4. Scary zombie

If you’re going for a scarier look, try this zombie makeup! Apply a gray or black eye shadow to your entire eyelid and below your eye if you desire. Too Faced Smokey Eye Shadow Collection ($18) has the colors you’ll need. Black eyeliner will intensify the look, and false eyelashes will make your look even spookier. Make Up For Ever has a ton of options—type 31 (Carolyn) ($16 at Sephora) are extra long and dense, which will work great for many different looks. Black lipstick and shadowing on the face will top off your zombie look. For face makeup, use your black eye shadow to create grayish markings on your face. To make the look ever scarier, apply red lipstick for fake blood. Use black eyeliner for fake stitches if you want to go over the top.

5. Spooky witch

For spooky witch makeup that’s sure to impress anyone, try this shimmery green look! First, apply sparkly green eye shadow to your eyelids; try Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in Zodiac ($20 at Sephora). Next, line your top eyelid with black eyeliner and apply plenty of mascara. Use false eyelashes for this look as well; rhinestone false eyelashes can be found on Amazon for $9.99! Or, for another dramatic look, apply gems onto the corners of your eyes. Darken your eyebrows for a harsher vibe by filling them in with tarte’s EmphasEYES For Brows High Definition Eyebrow Pencil in Rich Brown ($20 at Sephora). Use red lipstick if you’re going for a sexy look or black lipstick if you’re going for a scary look. Voila!

6. Cute scarecrow

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To change up the classic farmer look, all you need is adorable scarecrow makeup. Draw orange circles on your cheeks and nose with Orange Cream Makeup (only $1.99 at Party City!). Use black eyeliner to draw stitches on your nose and extending past the corners of your mouth. Draw “eyelashes” under your eyes as well.

7. Vicious vampire

For a blood-sucking look that’s still sexy, this vampire makeup is for you. First, cover your face with powder that’s lighter than your skin. Cover Girl TruBlend Minerals Loose Powder in a shade that’s right for you ($7.64 at Amazon) will work great. Next, use gray eye shadow around your eyes for a dark, mysterious look. Be sure to apply the eye shadow under your eyes as well. Use red lipstick on your lips and smudge it in order to create a bloodstained effect. To complete the look, wear Plastic Vampire Fangs (only $0.99 at Party City!).

Doing your makeup for Halloween has never been more exciting with tons of looks that can be achieved with spooky products. No matter what you dress up as, there’s a makeup look out there for you to experiment with! You’ll have the hottest costume at the party complete with awesome makeup. Feeling creative? Check out these Halloween nail ideas, too!