College stress can bring on a lot of things, acne and bad skin included, so it's essential to have a good skincare plan to keep you looking fresh. Unhealthy skin and bags under your eyes are completely avoidable, even with the amount of stress college bears. Drug store peel-off masks can be really overrated, but not to worry. Here are some facial products that college women swear by, each unique and proven to help college women of all skin types. All of these products were recommended by fellow collegiate women.
1. Lush Cosmetics facial cleansers and masks
Lush Cosmetics is widely known for their out-of-this-world bath bombs, but what many don't know is that their facial cleaners and masks are also to die for. Offering many different options, such as Ocean Salt ($21.95), Dark Angels ($13.95), and Herbalism ($15.95), Lush provides high quality face masks and scrubs that many college women can't live without. Kayleen Parra-Padron, a senior at Florida International University, discovered one that helps with a pesky skin problem: "I use the Rosy Cheeks ($12.95) face mask from Lush! It really helped with my rosacea." These masks and cleansers make it easy and affordable to have the glowing, healthy skin that you want.
2. Charcoal face masks
Videos of people everywhere peeling off charcoal face masks have been going viral because of their ability to remove deep blackheads, a skin problem many collegiate women deal with. Ashley Drayton, a Georgia State University grad, swears by them, stating, "Charocal masks have been great for my combination skin and clearing up any scars." These magical masks can be found in a lot of different stores, including the Origins Charcoal Mask ($26) and the Boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Hydrogel Mask ($8, pictured above) which can both be found at your nearest Ulta or Sephora. If you are looking for a deep facial cleanse, these are the masks for you.
3. Argan Oil and Tea Tree Oil Masks and Moisturizers
Argan oil is an organic ingredient that is great on skin, and tea tree oil is known to fight against stubborn acne. There are many facial masks with these ingredients, including the Shea Moisture Clarifying Mud Mask ($14.99 for 6 oz. tub, $2.49 for packet), which can be purchased at Target, and the Shea Moisture 100% Pure Argan Oil ($9.99), which can be purchased at Ulta. Margeaux Biche, a Barnard College senior, says, "Both (ingredients) are natural and amazing for restorative skincare." If you struggle with dry or rough skin or acne breakouts, these ingredients should be a crucial part of your beauty routine.
4. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
This healing clay is a secret to many, as the title alludes, but has been discovered by collegiettes. Emily Schmidt, a freshman at Stanford University, shared that, " I started using it for my cystic acne last fall and have been using it twice a week ever since! My skin is super clear except for the pesky surface zits that show up around that time of the month. The mask also helps the excessive oil stay under control."Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay ($9.98) can be purchaed on Amazon. This is a great product for getting deep into your pores and fighting deep acne.
With these products, you skin will be healthier than ever. College women swear by them, so why not give them a shot?
Timothy Loehmann, the Cleveland police officer who shot and killed Tamir Rice in 2014 while the 12-year-old was playing with a fake gun, has been fired by the city of Cleveland, according to the Washington Post.
Loehmann was reportedly fired as a result of an investigation that found that he lied on his employment application to the police department - and officials explicitly stated that it was not because he shot Rice. On the other hand, officer Frank Garmback, who was driving the police car when Loehmann killed Rice, has been suspended for 10 days - and his suspension is due to the way he handled the incident that killed Rice.
While Tamir Rice's family received a $6 million settlement from the city of Cleveland, the city and police department incited outrage and protests after neither Loehmann or Garmback was indicted. Until now, the investigations of the two officers found that they allegedly didn't violate any police department policies.
"I am relieved Loehmann has been fired because he should never have been a police officer in the first place — but he should have been fired for shooting my son in less than one second, not just for lying on his application," Samaria Rice, Tamir Rice's mother, said in a statement in response to the news of Loehmann's firing.
The firing and suspension of the two police officers concludes a two-year investigation into the incident, in which Loehmann and Garmback responded to a 911 call about "a guy" pointing a possibly "fake" gun at people. The 911 dispatcher from the call was already fired earlier this year for failing to tell Loehmann and Garmback that Rice was a juvenile and that the gun was possibly fake.
The royal family is basically our number one obsession. From a cool, Corgi-loving queen to consistently over-the-top, lavish weddings, we live to watch the royal family in the limelight. When Prince William married real-life Disney princess Kate Middleton, we were so excited. Even when she was pregnant, she looked stunning, and we knew their kids would basically be the cutest people ever.
In addition to being adorable, the tiny royals do not put up with anyone, and their faces sometimes give away their real emotions. It's weird how much we identify with them because they're babies, but also it makes sense because they're royals (same). These 15 times the royal babies summed up our feelings are on the nose.
1. When your parents tell you to do something reasonable
I can't hear you, and I won't be making my own doctor's appointments, thank you!
2. When something goes as planned
Waiting for the other shoe to drop, though.
3. Showing your friends your outfit for the night
Give it to me straight, do I look fab or do I look fab?
4. When you open a present you don't like in front of the person who gave it to you
"Is the gift receipt in the bag?"
5. When your roommate catches you eating her food in the fridge
"OMG, I didn't even see your name written on it!!"
6. When you're waiting for your takeout to arrive
Ready for that pizza!
7. When you don't look good in the group pic but your friends post it anyway because they look good
Do not tag me in that.
8. When someone waves at you but you don't recognize them
9. When the prof assigns back-to-back assignments
Give the people a break.
10. When you wildly underdress but make up for it with your charm
It's fine 'cause you know you're the top dog.
11. When you're hungry and someone decides to start making jokes
Not the time, my friend.
12. When you see someone do something dumb
13. When your parents want to take photos of you
14. When someone tells you you're cute and you say, "I know"
15. When you go out and immediately want to go home
Your go-to drunk food spot is might soon become your new favorite boozy bar too. In addition to getting us all hooked on things like Doritos Locos Tacos (no shame) the fast food fave is about to start rolling out tons of Taco Bell Cantina locations - a.k.a. luxe Taco Bells that also serve mixed drinks.
Cosmopolitan reports that the chain has already been testing "Cantina" versions of its restaurant - which don't have drive-throughs, feature a tapas style and yes, serve alcohol - in Chicago since 2015. Apparently, they're now ready to bring boozy Taco Bell to the rest of the country. (This is not a drill!) As for the drinks? Think tequila-spiked Cantina Punch and Twisted Freezes, which are alcoholic versions of Taco Bell's signature slushies.
According to Refinery29, the chain has said it plans to open at least 300 Cantina locations by 2022 - and if you live in an urban area you're really in luck, because Taco Bell plans to focus its boozy locations in those areas in order to, "stay relevant." Drinks and drunk munchies all in one spot? Sounds like a solid plan to me.
I know I’ve said it before (more times than I can count!), but Pretty Little Liars has gone full-on crazy. Tuesday’s episode proved everyone in the PLL universe is officially off their rocker.
Spencer went toe-to-toe with the police
Spencer has had her fair share of experience with the police; this isn’t the first time she’s been suspected of murder, after all. But her interactions with seasoned cop Barry and her most recent ex(?), Marco, were downright brazen. Mentioning that you remember unbuckling Detective Furey’s belt the night police believe you killed Archer Dunhill? Ballsy.
Later Spencer showed up at Marco’s apartment and asked him to turn a blind eye to evidence that would link her to Archer’s death. And she stole a thumb drive with some other police evidence on it. When Marco realized she had taken it, she blackmailed him, bringing up how suspicious her being in his apartment alone at night might look.
Lucas turned on Hanna…briefly
The same night Lucas gave Hanna an alibi for Charlotte’s murder, he also told the police the truth: he had no idea where Hanna was when Charlotte was killed.
Emily slammed Alison for not taking her prenatal vitamins
Ali may be the one carrying Emily’s baby, but Em is still experiencing “crazy, erratic mood swings,” according to Alison. There’s SO much going on. Does anyone really have time to be worrying about this baby’s health? Obviously not.
Aria trashed Emily’s baby’s nursery
Feeding information to A.D. is one thing. Destroying your best friends’ nursery is another totally cruel and unforgivable thing. After she smeared the room with blood (that’s what they said, but I’m not convinced it was actually blood) and broke nearly every precious heirloom, Aria watched the Liars talk about the monster who did this and pretended she had no idea who it was. Devastating.
Hanna and Caleb broke into the Radley and flooded it
Haleb felt guilty for upsetting Spencer to the point that she drunk-signed a receipt at the Radley the night of Archer’s death, so they broke into the records room to steal said receipt. Only they couldn’t find it, so Caleb just decided to flood the place to get rid of the evidence. Status: Feeling smart.
Now do you believe me? PLL is off the rails. And I’m loving it.
You can’t live without water. It’s just a fact of life. If you’re anything like me, however, you also can’t live without coffee. Coffee is like a secret element of the world, a warm hug on a bad day, a pick-me-up when you’re beaten down. Between work, classes, extracurriculars and friends, coffee is an absolute necessity. However, I don’t exactly drink coffee the “healthy” way. I tend to use all of Starbucks’ Sugar in the Raw packets shamelessly. My family has even been known to say, “Hey, do you need some coffee with your sugar?”
Despite how not cool it is to judge someone’s coffee drinking habits, they kind of have a point. I do drink too much coffee, with probably way too much sugar. Meanwhile, I skip water for most of my day — which I know is not good for me. So I decided to shake things up and swap out my usual cups of coffee (and every other kind of not-great-for-you beverage) and just drink water.
In doing my research on how amazing water is for you (trying to convince myself it's as good as coffee), I found a People Magazine article, where celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak suggested drinking water to boost your metabolism, keep you fuller for longer, and make you more energized and active. The trainer wrote, “Symptoms of even mild dehydration include fatigue, headaches, reduced concentration and reduced cognitive function.” Pasternak has trained people like Lady Gaga and Halle Barry. If he can make Halle look as amazing as she does, I am willing to try any of the man’s suggestions.
Day 1: Monday
I’m a firm believer in getting the worst parts of anything over with fast, like ripping off a Band-Aid. Mondays are my metaphorical Band-Aids for going without coffee. I have a 9 a.m. class for two hours, another three-hour long class, and then work until two a.m. (I bartend, which involves keeping up my energy throughout the night). I have not been able to survive a Monday this semester without coffee. I could already feel the dread when I woke up.
Oh no, a Monday without coffee…Is this even possible?...If I don’t make it, tell my parents I love them.
Pasternak recommended drinking around eight cups of water, or about 64 fl. Oz. If I’m being completely honest, I drink closer to two cups per day of water. The rest is – you guessed it – coffee!
I had recently lost my Nalgene water bottle I kept for the gym, so I had to improvise. After running up to the vending machines in my building, I bought a Dasani water bottle for $1.50. It held 20 fl. Oz., so I decided I needed to drink at least three of these everyday. I grabbed my new "water bottle," and headed out to my 9 a.m. class feeling tired and grumpy.
Drinking water wasn’t bad. I love water, like most people. Drinking a lot of water is what got tricky. What first struck me was how I needed to pee all the time when I was chugging water throughout the day. I felt like my stomach couldn’t possibly hold any more water.
I was doing okay until I arrived to work. Normally, I bring in one or two (told you I was obsessed!) large cups of coffee from a cute coffee shop down the street. Tonight, I skipped that stop and went straight to work. I already had a headache from caffeine-withdrawal, and acting energetic at the bar became a real challenge. I stared at the cans of Red Bull in the fridge while they mocked me with all of their yummy caffeine.
Eons later, 1:30 a.m. came around. I was exhausted from work, but not hungry like I usually am. I guess the extra cups of water I had throughout my shift actually filled me up.
I went to bed with a smile on my face, knowing I’d never have to do another Monday without coffee.
Day 2: Tuesday
Waking up this morning for my 10 a.m. class seemed impossible. Somehow, I managed to get out of bed, though, and I went to the dining hall to grab some lemon-infused water before class. I decided that adding fruit to my water didn’t count as cheating in the experiment.
Today wasn’t as bad; although I did have to take a nap in between classes…then went to bed at 9 p.m. Coffee clearly was contributing to why I wasn’t sleeping enough!
Day 3: Wednesday
I don’t have class until mid-afternoon on Wednesdays, so I was able to sleep in. During my first water bottle of the day, I got myself to go to gym remarkably and actually ate a healthy breakfast. All of this water had me feeling like a health nut. I actually think my skin looked brighter and clearer, too!
Since I was able to sleep in, I didn’t miss my beloved coffee so much. I felt awake and energetic all day, surprisingly. Who needs coffee anyway?
I might have been wrong about that whole “Who needs coffee anyway?” thing. Me. I need coffee.
Thursday was as bad as Tuesday (I have the same class schedules both days). Today, I decided not to nap. Instead, I tried drinking ice water to wake me up. It kept me awake through my struggle not to nap, but there was no caffeine to keep me going. Plus, I was kind of grumpy after turning down the apple cider one of my professors brought in.
The upside to the day was how full water kept me. I'm not trying to lose weight, but eating healthier all week made me feel great. Water also kept me from eating while I’m bored, which was a major plus of the experiment.
Day 5: Friday
Water started to seem a little bland today, so I squeezed the juice from an orange wedge into my water bottle. Working made drinking a lot of water pretty easy, since I always had a soda gun (for water! I wasn't cheating!), ice, and slices of fruit near by. For once, I didn’t even get tired. At this point, the caffeine headaches were gone and I was beginning to really enjoy the experiment. Knowing that I could survive a long day without coffee felt pretty awesome.
Day 6: Saturday
Unsurprisingly, going out for a fun Saturday night didn’t seem as appealing to me if I could only drink water. I opted to stay in my dorm for a self “Netflix and Chill” session, minus my usual glass of wine. I got some homework done, napped and relaxed all night. Although this wasn’t my ideal Saturday night, it was definitely much needed. Drinking water all day didn’t faze me, as it had become habit by that point in the week.
Day 7: Sunday
Waking up on that Sunday for work made me crave a coffee more than ever. One more day, I told myself as I tried to get through my homework minus-caffeine. I got most of it done, again with a nap during the day. Ice water sort of worked to keep me awake. I decided to end my experiment a few hours early, go to the coffee shop, and do some necessary, caffeine-fueled finals studying.
Drinking water definitely made me feel healthier, kept me full and made my skin glow more than ever. I don’t know about that whole “energized and active” thing that Pasternak swore by, but my coffee habits probably do make me ultimately feel more tired. I think I’ll stick to coffee a few times per week from now on, while reaching for some water the rest of the days. It’s all about balance.
Whether it's sharing clothes, catching up over brunch or grabbing popcorn and a bottle of wine to watch the latest episode of your favorite show together, your friends are the ones who know about your quirks, flings, triumphs and most embarrassing moments. These are the friends who held you when your tears made your mascara run and visited you with soup when you were sniffling in bed surrounded by tissues. Because our friends make up an integral part of our lives, fighting with them is equivalent to getting your teeth pulled at the dentist—unpleasant and painful. If you see a recurring pattern where you’re repeatedly at each other’s throats, then one of these four reasons may explain why.
Kendra*, a sophomore at Seneca College, recalls when she and her longtime friend were involved in a situation where each was trying to best the other. “After we started college, I found that my BFF would constantly compare her accomplishments to mine because we were in the same program and had similar aspirations,” she says. “The imaginary rivalry she built between us eventually developed into an unhealthy contest for who could out-achieve the other.” Competition can be healthy at times when it challenges us to demonstrate the full extent of our capabilities. However, when it becomes a constant in your friendship, then it’s probably time to initiate a one-on-one conversation about the less-than-positive effects the competition has on the relationship.
What to do:
In this scenario, you need to ask yourself if it’s ultimately worth participating in an “I’m-better-than-you” challenge. If you have that one friend who decides that they want to use you as a benchmark for success and feels the incessant need to compare, then that’s an indicator that they’re insecure.
Dr. Tim Jordan, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and author of Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women, points out that “girls tend to compare themselves a lot to other people. If they see a friend with better grades or who is prettier or thinner, and then compare themselves to those girls who [they consider] are ‘better than them,’ that makes them feel discouraged and then negative self-talk turns on, which results in putting the other person down and other mean girl behavior."
We suggest gently informing them that while you’re happy for their successes, you aren’t interested in playing that game. By articulating your disinterest in competing with them, it takes the wind out of their sails. “What I like for girls to do is catch themselves when they start comparing,” says Dr. Jordan.
“Instead of making it about themselves in a negative way, they instead look at the other person and say ‘Wow, I love how smart she is!’ It’s more powerful to acknowledge people so that it keeps you out of the competition.” Expressing your enthusiasm for their achievements also conveys that you’re a supportive friend who is genuinely happy for their success.
When it comes to conflict-resolution, simply brushing hurt feelings under the rug is guaranteed to lead to more misunderstandings and feuds in the future. Bridget*, a junior at York University, once found herself in a screaming match with someone who she considered to be more of a sister than a friend. “From attending the same piano recitals to surviving the awkward pubescent phase called high school, we practically grew up together,” says Bridget.
“In our freshman year, I told her that the guy she was currently involved with wasn’t the best influence on her and that the relationship wasn’t likely to last. I saw her changing her values to better fit his ideal image of her and she got upset when I pointed that out.” As a result, “this strained our friendship because she would try to ignore the subject if it came up and each argument about the matter got progressively worse and worse.”
Deliberately overlooking a problem by neglecting to address it just allows further animosity and ill-feelings to build up between the parties involved. “In my experience working in summer camps and schools, girls hold onto their feelings," says Dr. Jordan. "When I teach them conflict resolution, they talk about things that happened six months ago or even two years ago." He notes that drama is prone to happen when past situations haven’t been dealt with properly as this causes emotions to fester before surfacing again in harmful ways.
What to do:
Take a breather and temporarily step away from the situation to regain your composure if emotions are running high. It’s difficult to act rationally and calmly when experiencing anger or distress. When both parties decide to approach the matter again, let one person speak uninterrupted before the next person replies.
Explain how you feel about the circumstances and why. Avoid a distribution of blame. When listening, try to understand the rationale behind their perspective. A sincere, thorough discussion that lets both parties articulate their thoughts is the best remedy when pent-up resentment has accumulated over time.
3. There’s a vicious cycle of trash talk
Wanting to vent is an expected reaction when we’re frustrated or displeased. However, deliberately gossiping with mutual acquaintances about a well-known friend is distasteful. Janice*, a freshman at the University of Ottawa, was in a dispute with a friend about having a spin-the-bottle party in their dorm room. Later, she was unpleasantly surprised when she found out that nearly half the residents in the building had heard about their fight over the weekend.
“It was beyond ridiculous,” she says. “When I returned to campus, other people living on the same floor as us were giving me looks of disapproval and commenting on how I was no fun. I was bewildered until the girl living in the adjacent suite confirmed that she and a bunch of people were given a blow-by-blow account of what happened.” A form of malice, idle gossip is counterproductive and only serves to damage relationships.
What to do:
“Girls in general have a hard time handling conflicts and disagreements directly,” says Dr. Jordan. “They are worried about losing a friend and being excluded from the group.” However, bringing in third parties is bound to intensify the existing conflict as other friends start taking sides. If you’re upset with someone, it’s best to talk to them directly rather than going to others to air out your dirty laundry. This way, the argument can be sorted out without further complications.
4. It’s a demonstration of status
While we wish that the mean girl antics stopped in high school, it unfortunately doesn’t end there. Alicia*, a sophomore at the University of Guelph, was in a situation where she was repeatedly being put down by a friend in front of their mutual acquaintances. “It was basically her way of showing power. She wanted to put me in my place and show me that I didn’t have as much influence,” says Alicia. It’s troubling when someone resorts to such means to establish their position within a social circle. However, it could be a marker of their underlying fear of being left out or a lack of confidence that drives this type of behavior.
What to do:
“I teach girls to not give their power away. When you react to someone else’s words about you, you are in essence giving up your power,” says Dr. Jordan. “I want them to know that they are always in charge of their feelings and how they react.” He emphasizes how important it is for young women to understand that they have the choice of either allowing their feelings to be hurt or choosing not to let it bother them at all.
Dr. Jordan suggests that “no matter what group you’re in, girls need safe spaces to say what’s going on, clear the air and state their intentions. This way, everyone has a voice and they are able to handle things instead of letting feelings stew.” Holding an open group dialogue can do wonders in repairing and strengthening friendships. So the next time you find yourself in a heated moment with a friend, keep the aforementioned recommendations in mind and skip the drama.
After all, your friends are the ones who played tag with you on the playground, watched every rerun of Gossip Girl and will likely be your bridesmaids on your big day. They make life so much more interesting, for better or for worse.
I have a confession: I, a millennial, hate online shopping. I have, like, boobs and stuff that prevent anything from being a proper fit. I need my fitting rooms, TYVM. Until now, though, I thought this was mainly a personal problem, due to my chronic picky-ness. It turns out I've been onto something all along: the risks associated with ordering online are just too great. A bunch of people on the internet found this out the hard way, after ordering a mesh crop top from PrettyLittleThing, one of Kylie Jenner's fave brands. A series of Twitter users shared photos of themselves wearing the crop over their head... because it wouldn't fit any further. Talk about awkward.
And because Twitter is a customer service dreamland, the brand promptly responded to these unhappy shoppers, ostensibly hoping to avoid a PR nightmare. It's okay, PrettyLittleThing, Hannah said it best:
Donald Trump's Twitter habits are one of the weirdest things about his presidency—they make him more accessible to the public than ever, but they also have the potential to make him look incredibly stupid. On Wednesday morning, Trump tweeted something that, rather than causing an uproar, just seemed to inspire confusion: What could the president possibly be talking about?
"Despite the negative press covfefe," Trump at 12:06 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Was it a typo? Did he mean to hit send? Is this an English word no one knew existed? Or is he writing in another language?
Although the tweet was deleted around six hours later, The Washington Post thankfully got a screenshot of it so the internet could continue to question the president's word choice. The tweet got around 127,000 retweets and 162,000 likes before it was taken down and replaced with a new tweet asking, "Who can figure out the true meaning of 'covfefe' ???"
Who can figure out the true meaning of "covfefe" ??? Enjoy!
Of course, Twitter users immediately took notice of the word and #covfefe quickly became a trending hashtag on the site, as well as a Twitter Moment. And, obviously, the jokes kept coming.
Many thought to Google the word, only to find that it had no real meaning in either English or any other language. CNN speculates that the president was clearly trying to type the word "coverage," but that doesn't seem to be stopping Twitter from continuing to fixate on the typo.
So will Trump ever tell us what he really meant by "covfefe," or will it forever be another internet mystery?
“The only color of clothing I own is black,” “I like my clothes the same color of my soul—black,” “black is the best color to wear every season.” You all know the girl I’m talking about. The girl who has chosen to only wear black clothing for the rest of her life, who not only takes this decision very seriously, but as a key part of her identity.
An all-black wardrobe can be styled in many different ways. Sometimes it can be gothic-chic, and other times, it can project a “New York fashion girl” aesthetic. And for us mere mortals, it simply means that the only clothes you can bother putting on for your 9 a.m. class are your black leggings and trusty black oversized hoodie.
Kendall Jenner rocked this trend on Memorial Day, styling it in her usual “model off-duty” vibe. The trick to coming off stylish instead of plain or frumpy while wearing all black? Texture, according to Vogue!
If you look carefully, each item in Jenner’s complicated outfit consists of a different type of fabric. She mixed her denim Citizens of Humanity jeans with patent 3.1 Phillip Lim heeled booties, and an incredibly detailed Beau Souci jacket that combined denim, feathers and lace!
When you mix different patterns, the trick to looking chic, and not crazy, is to keep all of the patterns within the same color scheme. The same rules apply to mixing textures, especially those that run a bit on the wild side (feathers, anyone?).
Take a cue from the eldest Jenner sister and step up your all-black-everything game by getting creative with textures in a way that's still in the color comfort zone!
It's been less than a day since the President’s “covfefe” tweet, and it has already taken Twitter, and the rest of the internet, by storm. The tweet, which has since been removed, said “Despite the constant negative press covfefe,” leaving people wondering what a covfefe was, and what the president was actually referring to in this vague, unfinished, out-of-context sentence.
Of course, people were quick to meme-ify this latest slip-up, in true millennial fashion. But memes don't make money (unless you're @thefatjewish), so creative go-getters had to find another way to profit off of the still-growing trend. “Covfefe” shirts are now available to buy for your (inevitably short-lived) enjoyment. Teespring released a shirt that reads “Don't talk to me. I haven't had my covfefe yet." ($20 at Teespring), perfect for everyone who wants to relive this iconic moment for the rest of their life.
My #wcw goes out to Pippa Middleton, who, among many other things, is a fashion goddess. After making all of us drool over her wedding dress, the author and entrepreneur jetted off to French Polynesia with her new husband, James Matthews. After that, the couple headed to Australia, where they were spotted looking like the happiest people on the planet (aaww!). What really caught my eye, though, was Pippa's lovely outfit, which is both elegant and summery.
The jacket over Pippa's striped sundress and wedged espadrilles gives the look a business-casual vibe, while the sunglasses make her look like a superstar. Take the jacket out of the equation, and the youngest Middleton sister is a sunny-day princess. What a boss, tbh.
There’s no question that Donald Trump gets a lot of hate. But Kathy Griffin, a comedian and writer, may have gone a little too far in displaying her resentment toward the president. Griffin, along with photographer Tyler Shields, put together an incredibly gruesome collection of photos that showed her wielding a prop fashioned to look like Trump’s bloody head.
Twitter blew up with criticism from both sides of the aisle and Trump himself.
This is vile and wrong. It is never funny to joke about killing a president. https://t.co/zIiuKoMyFw
However, Griffin and Shields knew this photo shoot would spark controversy, as evidenced in a behind-the-scenes video Shields shared but later took down. Although Griffin is known for her attention-grabbing comedy, it seems she didn’t intend to offend this many people. According to CNN, Griffin released a video apology on Tuesday. “I'm a comic,” Griffin explained. "I cross the line. I move the line, then I cross it. I went way too far. The image is too disturbing. I understand how it offends people. It wasn't funny. I get it.”
Not only did she ask Shields to take the photos down, but she also asked the public to forgive her. “I beg for your forgiveness,” she pleaded in the video. “I went too far, I made a mistake and I was wrong.” If you ask us, it seems like she really is regretful, but Donald Trump Jr. seems to think otherwise.
The #kathygriffin phony apology would be a lot easier to believe if there wasn't a video of her mocking the response she knew was coming.
It’s been a long time coming, but our inner fangirl is thrilled about the Life-Size sequel. On Tuesday, Tyra Banks appeared on The Talk and spilled an interesting bombshell about an original cast member who could be returning for the follow-up.
Yes, Lindsay Lohan might reprise her role as Casey, the young girl who accidentally brought her favorite Eve doll to life in the first film. So we got TyTy in our corner; now all we need is for LiLo to respond to this casting rumor.
Banks revealed she’s been “having conversations with Ms. Lohan.” My six-year-old self is screaming internally, nbd at all. “Yes, and I want her to come back and I think that she does too,” Tyra said. “Actually, I know she does. So I really hope that she can be in it.”
As previously reported, the sequel won’t premiere until Dec. 2018 on Freeform. In a similar vein to the original story, Varietydisclosed that “[Eve] is magically awoken to help a young woman learn to live and love again, and along the way, Eve herself will experience the ups and downs of real life.” Okay, when can I set my DVR? I’m already so committed to this movie.
The sequel is slated to be part of Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas lineup. The network describes the film as a “fun, edgy, Christmas movie.” Can next year come any sooner?
While there’s been no confirmation yet from Lindsay’s team (seriously, it’s been a day), we’d be satisfied with a cameo. For real, like anything at this point. LiLo, what’s good?
Instagram makeup artist PaintDatFace received major backlash after posting a picture of his most recent “transformation." The post, which he soon deleted, was a before-and-after picture of a white woman who had been transformed to look like a woman of color.
PaintDatFace included a disclaimer on the post, saying “This is a transformation that I’ve been holding back from releasing for awhile now, solely because of the fear I’ve had of people turning it into a racial scandal against me.” So it sounds like he pretty much knew that he was doing something wrong but wanted to do it anyway.
According to Teen Vogue, Instagram user Ericasmariee commented, “You could have merely used a [person of color] model instead of using a white model. no matter how much you try to avoid the fact or set disclaimers, this is blackface.” For context, blackface is not only offensive for its culturally appropriative nature, but it's also historically charged, having been used by white people to mock people of color in theater and film starting in the 1800s.
PaintDatFace explained himself after the incident, but refrained from apologizing, and still fails to see the wrong in his transformation.
“The transformation came from a place of love and was not about mocking one's race, but rather about celebrating it,” he writes.
If you’re trying to celebrate diversity, why not use an actual woman of color for your transformations? Or include more diverse women on your page? There are definitely better ways to celebrate diversity, especially with talent like this.
So Selena Gomez finally clarified the meaning behind her new single "Bad Liar," and it's relatable AF.
The song, which was just released about two weeks ago, tells the tale of those feelings that come with having a new crush. Many were quick to speculate that the song is about her new beau The Weeknd. However, that may or may not be the case, and the song goes much deeper than just having your crush on the brain 24/7.
When the song was first released, Justin Tranter, a co-writer on the song, said the lyrics are about "when you first start having feelings for someone, but don’t want to admit it, which turns you into a 'Bad Liar.'" Fair enough! However, that didn't stop us from wondering if this song was about a certain someone. To our surprise, however, Selena revealed in a recent interview with Power96 Miami that she's actually had "Bad Liar" for about a year. Say what?!
Gomez goes on to explain the song in detail. "Well, it kind of tells a story. It's that feeling when you're obsessed with someone, when you first initially, I always say the 'honeymoon stage,' and I'm a sucker for that feeling. It's the best feeling in the whole world. And I think that feeling, you can't get them out of your head, you're willing to want to dress differently, you want to be differently. It's not what I'm encouraging, it's more about that feeling that you can't play it cool," she said.
While this song could very much be about the "honeymoon stage"feelings in general, we can't help but think it could be hinting at her initial feelings for The Weeknd. Although she's had this song for about a year and didn't start dating The Weeknd until the beginning of this year, they did meet back in 2015 at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Hmmm.
Gomez later added that she's not the type to play it cool when it comes to her feelings, as the song suggests. "It's just what I'm feeling at this exact moment, and I don't know how to play it cool. I'm not that girl. I'm very much, 'This is who I am, this is kind of what you get.' And it's worked out for me so far! I definitely think other girls can relate to that."
Just when you thought body shaming and female objectification couldn't get any worse, a new twist on an old fairy tale paired with a questionable advertisement is proving you so, so wrong. The reboot in question? A Snow White movie called Red Shoes and the 7 Dwarfs.
One notable celeb taking issue with the film's promotion is Tess Holliday, a model who is all about body positivity. She wasn't going to let this one fly, and once you see the ad, you'll understand why.
Holliday took to Twitter, posting a photo of the advertisement that reads: "What if Snow White was no longer beautiful and the 7 Dwarfs not so short?" The question is accompanied by two animated images of Snow White, one standing tall and thin, the other appearing shorter and curvier. Holliday captioned the photo, "How did this get approved by an entire marketing team? Why is it okay to tell young kids being fat = ugly?" Holliday also made a point to tag Chloë Grace Moretz, who is lending her voice to the character of Snow White.
The film is about "a Princess who doesn't fit into the celebrity world of Princesses—or their dress size," according to the animation studio's website. The red shoes pictured in the ad have the power to make Snow White taller and thinner when they're worn, a blatantly obvious example of body shaming because apparently, that is what's considered "beautiful."
And the trailer, which has been removed from YouTube, was no better, as it featured a scene in the movie where two dwarves eagerly watch Snow White undress only to be horrified to see a shorter and bigger version of the princess once the shoes come off. And yes, it's as creepy as it sounds.
Moretz has since spoken out about the film's marketing in a series of tweets. "I am just as appalled and angry as everyone else," she wrote. "The actual story is powerful for young women and resonated with me. I am sorry for the offense that was beyond my creative control."
I have now fully reviewed the mkting for Red Shoes, I am just as appalled and angry as everyone else, this wasn't approved by me or my team
Pls know I have let the producers of the film know. I lent my voice to a beautiful script that I hope you will all see in its entirety https://t.co/IOIXYZTc3g
The actual story is powerful for young women and resonated with me. I am sorry for the offense that was beyond my creative control https://t.co/HZP2ydPCAX
Instead of shaming, sexualizing and objectifying women (the title refers to Snow White as a pair of red shoes, for crying out loud), we're hoping that this film has a lot more to offer and will redeem itself from this huge blunder.
As if 2017 hadn't taken enough away from us, the year counts yet another mall staple among its victims. After American Apparel, Wet Seal, BCBG, Abercrombie and Bebe all announced some degree of store closures in the last few months, Michael Kors is the latest retailer to bite the dust. After suffering significant financial losses, the brand announced Wednesday that it would close 100 to 125 of its store locations.
"[O]ur product and store experience did not sufficiently engage and excite consumers," said CEO John Idol in a statement. "We acknowledge that we need to take further steps to elevate the level of fashion innovation in our accessories assortments and enhance our store experience in order to deepen consumer desire and demand for our products." It's true that Michael Kors offerings aren't the most varied, with their most popular items being a range of extremely similar handbags and wallets.
Harry Potter fans have another reason to get excited and, no, it's not a Fantastic Beasts sequel (yet). Fandom retailer ThinkGeek has released a brand new collection of Hogwarts-inspired individual charms and decked-out charm bracelets. There's a bracelet for each house, in either gold or silver, for $49.99:
Remember when you first saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? You probably wanted to get that golden ticket for real so you could step into the land of chocolate and happiness (those are basically the same thing, right?). Well, prepare for those Wonka dreams to come true, because Storybook Cosmetics is bringing them to life!
The magical brand first announced the release back in April, when they posted a picture of a golden ticket drawn with the first finalized eyeshadow. They’ve been teasing us ever since with pictures of potential highlighters and eyeshadows.
Storybook Cosmetics' most recent Instagram post was the biggest news we’ve gotten since the collaboration announcement. The brand released a picture of what the palette's packaging, and it looks like an actual book! In the picture is a quote from Mr. Wonka himself: “Tremendous things are in store for you!”
