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Jenny Slate Is Just As Stylish As She Is Funny, And She's REALLY Funny

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If you're one of the 23 million people who have watched "Marcel The Shell With Shoes On" (and lets face it, you probably are,) you're already familiar with comedy-goddess Jenny Slate. The 32-year-old actress, who is just off the heels of a rave-reviewed performance in "Obvious Child," has been making people laugh with her sharp wit and adorable voices for years.

She's also been rocking one red carpet after another, showing off her quirky style for all to see. She has been mixing prints since before it was cool and has the kind of versatile wardrobe our fashion dreams are made of. But best of all, her style has just as big a personality as she does. Here are a few reasons why Slate is our underrated style star of the week:






22 Times Cara Delevingne Rocked The Hell Out Of A Simple T-Shirt

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Cara Delevingne may have one of the most memorable faces in fashion, but she's also pretty well known for her unique off-the-runway style.

Although Cara is no stranger to crazy beanies and panda bear onesies, we admire Cara the most for her ability to make the simplest of things -- like a T-shirt-- speak the loudest.

So to celebrate Cara's 22nd birthday, we've come up with 22 of her coolest T-shirt looks where the supermodel transformed something casual into something totally trend-worthy:













































And in case you've forgotten, Cara is also "the face" that's launched a thousand badass t-shirts. That's one way to know you've made it!













Happy Birthday, Cara!

Weekly Roundup of eBay Vintage Clothing Finds

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No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay roundup of top vintage clothing finds.

This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing and accessories caught my discerning eye because of its uniqueness, contemporary feel and highly collectible nature.

As always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers with any questions.

This week's Roundup includes items by Geoffrey Beene, Jantzen, Bottega Veneta, Carlos Falchi, Missoni and Lanvin. Don't miss the 1969 Travilla silk bare midriff outfit, the antique Chinese jeweled enamel belt, the 1940s fox bolero and the Betty Cooke brass brooch.

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DISCLOSURE: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia with no direct promotional consideration from the featured eBay sellers however Zuburbia may receive revenue as an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network.

PLEASE NOTE that Zuburbia does not endorse the use of fur, feathers, leather or animal skins in fashion. Any of these selections are offered only as more thoughtful and eco-friendly alternatives for contemporary fashionistas who have not yet eliminated animal products from their wardrobes or for collectors who are seeking to preserve these items.

Here Are Your Favorite Supermodels Sans Pounds Of Makeup

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We here at HuffPost Style believe that au naturale will always be your best look. In honor of this, we launched #BeautifulME, a photo series honoring and encouraging those who decide to go makeup-free.

As part of this ongoing series, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate stars who have shown off their fresh faces with pride. Models including Gisele Bündchen and Chrissy Teigen have ditched the foundation, concealer, mascara and lipstick at times, giving us reassuring proof that you don't need a full face of makeup or perfectly curled hair to feel your best. And while they sometimes might wear a subtle hint of makeup here or there, their off-duty, less-is-more approach to beauty is inspiring.

Scroll through the images below and send us a makeup-free photo of yourself with the hashtag "BeautifulME." Bring on the pale lips and the messy buns, folks.

Michelle Obama's Hairstylist Dishes On Her Highlights And Vacation Hair

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Johnny Wright has been tight-lipped about Michelle Obama since becoming her official hairstylist back in 2009. But now he's finally opening up about what it's really like to style the first lady.

Wright joined HuffPost Live host Nancy Redd and Essence magazine editor-in-chief Vanessa Bush for a segment on Monday where they reminisced about his first encounter with FLOTUS (which happened to be for an Essence photo shoot) and how their relationship has "groomed him as a man and professional."

While Wright has styled Obama's hair in a variety of looks over the years, including blunt bangs and face-framing layers, one of his favorite styles are her highlights.

Together with Frederic Fekkai colorist Daniel Villano, they've created a look that Wright says complements Obama's features. We couldn't agree more, as the caramel hue brightens up her complexion and brown eyes.

Wright also answered the question that we've been yearning to know: Is FLOTUS natural or does she chemically straighten her hair? According to her mane man, she's "100 percent natural and it's all about using great products."

And now that the Obamas are on vacation in Martha's Vineyard, Wright revealed that the first lady will simply use conditioner and pull her hair back into a ponytail. "It's no fuss. She doesn't want to glam up in August," he said.

Watch the clip above for more hair secrets from Michelle Obama's hairstylist and to find out who's taking care of Malia and Sasha's locks.

InStyle EIC Ariel Foxman On The Best Question To Ask In An Interview

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"Yes, You Can Make It In Fashion" is a new HuffPost Style series that profiles men and women across every area of the fashion industry. It explores how the subjects rose to the top, how they thrive and practical advice they have for young people trying to break into their world.

There are many things about Ariel Foxman, InStyle's editor-in-chief, that make him an aberration from the norm. Not only is he a male editing one of the most successful women's fashion magazine, but before his current gig, he worked at The New Yorker and Details. Oh, and he also attended Harvard, NBD.

His über successful career is a clear indicator that this guy knows what he's doing. And lucky for us, we got to chat with Foxman and pick his brain on everything from the best way to ask for a raise to how to answer some of the toughest interview questions. Here's what we learned:

On what an editor-in-chief actually does:

I think people have a preconceived notion about what editors-in-chief do and it's changed pretty dramatically over the last couple of years. There's the traditional role that the editor-in-chief has, which is to be the last person who sees every piece of content that is printed or published. And I do that. But the editor-in-chief at a brand as big as InStyle is also an ambassador for the brand -- so making sure that anyone in the industries that we represent or partner with is aware of our strengths and what we have to offer. And secondly, I'm responsible for growth. It's a multi-million dollar business; part of that comes from print circulation and ads; part from digital ad revenue; and part comes from additional revenue services (we sell shoes, bags and jewelry at Nine West).

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On the biggest turn-offs in an interview:

When someone who is interviewing for a job is uninformed about our brand, I'm left confused about why they are here. I don't expect someone to know a whole lot about the job that they are interviewing for -- that would be very difficult to know. What I am expecting is [that you] have done your homework and your research, by reviewing what is available to the general public. There is no excuse for not having read our past six issues, for not having looked at InStyle on your phone for the last five days leading up to your interview. There is no excuse for not having looked at our videos on Youtube. There is just no excuse because that's available and it's essentially free. You would be surprised how many people come in and know nothing about the brand and don't even try and fake it. I think the other thing that I find really disturbing [is when] people are really chummy. I totally discount a lot for nerves, but there is this level of chumminess that sometimes occurs at an interview that I find really strange and it's so off-putting to the point where I feel like the person could care less if they get the job or not. People fret about what they are going to wear, but I think you should worry more about tone. Another thing that is really disturbing [and it] really depends how it comes across, and this is a trap that I think a lot of interviewers lay for people to see how you respond, is asking a question about your current job, or why you're leaving your current job. They are waiting to see, I think, if you're going to trash your current employer, or your current situation. Or, at the very least, are you going to take any responsibility for why you may be unhappy somewhere. Most people find a happy medium, of 'oh it's not really for me' or 'I'm looking for a change'. But there are other people who really rail against where they work. And who wants to onboard somebody who is so unhappy?

On how to impress in an interview:

Things that really impress me are a deep knowledge of the brand, a deep knowledge of the challenges our brand and the industry are facing and being able to articulate that and ask questions around that. Somebody who can talk about the brand, the company, the industry, in a window larger than a month. So it's not just the current issue, or what they saw this morning. I'm always impressed when somebody says in the interview 'I really would like this job'. And nobody says it. Very, very few people say it. When anybody asks me, what should I say in an interview? What should I ask? What's the best question to ask? When somebody says to you in an interview, 'Do you have a question to ask me?' My recommendation would always be to say, 'Is there anything else I can do to support my candidacy for this job because I guarantee, if you hire me, I will do my best not only in the job, but to make sure that you don't regret hiring me. I want this job so badly.' There is no question you ask that is going to have a better impact than that. And then you follow up immediately with a handwritten thank you note when you leave -- not as you're walking out. I've had people walk out and drop a hand written thank you note with my assistant which is weird, because it should reference something in the interview. It should be that afternoon, get that note in the mail. It should come with a stamp. Don't use your company to messenger it.

On what to say when someone asks you your biggest weaknesses in an interview:

I think that's a really lazy interview question and I'm probably guilty of having asked that years ago. I think an appropriate answer is, 'It's really hard for me to tell you what my weaknesses are, I'm sure I have them. I can tell you this: If I were given the job, which I hope I will be given because I know I would be a great match, the thing that I would have a learning curve around is...' So it's less about me as a person, because a lot of people are worried that now you are being asked to pick a fault. Everyone has faults and no one is really asking you about your personality, people are like, 'Well, I'll pick the most useful fault. Like I'm super organized, or I'm really early, or my roommate says I'm so clean.' And it's ridiculous.



On how to talk about money in an interview:

Let's say you suspect that what you would really like to make may not be in line with what you think they may offer. Or at the very least, you're not 100 percent sure they can afford it. Or they are not going to pay you what you would love to be paid and it comes up in an interview. The first interview. Somebody is trying to vet you and they want to know if money is really going to be the reason why we aren't going to be able to hire you. These words are not mine, but somebody said this to me many years ago and I think that it's really smart. The answer, or part of the answer to say is, 'I've never been in a situation where the compensation was ultimately the deal breaker when the opportunity was so right. I would love to keep having this conversation and let's tackle that further down the road.' And when you say something like that, it completely disarms the numbers piece of that. It's basically like, 'If we both love each other enough, I'm pretty sure we will both be able to give.'

On the most important thing for new hires to know:

I think that the most important thing for anybody when you start at a new company is to take the time to observe. It's really tempting to come into a place and want to exert influence and have your voice heard and have your opinion be known and make sure that your territory is marked. And all those things can happen in due time. You get all that and more with a lot more credibility and integrity, if you first have taken the time through observation and investigation to understand why people are doing what they are doing already. And if you don't take your time and you come in and say no when people say yes, or, 'I have a better idea,' or, 'We used to do it like this where I came from,' people are automatically in a reflex to discount you -- it's human nature. Simply because you've been brought in from the outside, people feel threatened by you. Another thing I think is extremely dangerous is when people decide this person is important, this person is not important. I guarantee you nine times out of ten you are wrong in your assessment. And that sort of alignment and clique-ness that you do when you come onboard is as useful as it is destructive. The people that you're aligning yourself with think, 'Great, this person is now in my camp, I'm going to use this new person.' And the people you've not aligned yourself with don't like you.


On how to ask for a raise:

I think when you're asking for a raise, it's not necessarily about asking for a raise, it's about asking what's next for you. Raises rarely come without new job titles and new responsibility. So when I hear somebody coming for a raise, that to me is somebody coming and saying, 'I'm working really hard and I'd like more money for what I'm doing'. Or, 'I have another offer outside and I may leave unless you pay me more money.' Both of those things are very hard for an employer to swallow. This is your job description, this is your salary. How hard you work at it doesn't accelerate or decelerator the salary. How much someone would pay you on the outside of the building also doesn't decelerator or accelerate. It doesn't mean that people don't get job offers and come back to their employer and try and accelerate their salary -- it happens. I don't recommend that. I think that's a card you play once knowing there are people who can play that card, [who] are, quote unquote, irreplaceable and people will pay -- it's a raise slash ransom. And I think nobody likes to pay a ransom. But if your organization feels that they need to pay a ransom to keep somebody, they do. It's a strategy, I don't know if it's the best strategy. Those are two things that I hear when somebody is going in for a raise. Now, if someone really wants a promotion. That's a different story. A promotion usually comes with some benefits -- one of them usually is a raise. So I think when somebody wants a promotion, they have to have their sights set on growth. And I think that is a totally, legitimately on-going conversation you have with your manager. And it's easier to have conversations about promotions, if, in between those conversations, you're having quarterly or bi-annual conversations that are not with the pressure of, 'Am I getting a promotion?' [Rather, they are] check-ins about how you are doing as a current employee and what your needs are for growth. So these promotion conversations don't come out of the blue.

On how being male has helped him run a women's magazine:

When I'm editing pieces it helps me when I'm trying to align myself with the consumer -- that must seem like unconventional wisdom. So I sit and go through each piece of copy and I have to imagine that when our reader is looking at a story online or in book, she's coming to it with fresh eyes but also with the lowest amount of expertise. Not interest or passion or drive, but expertise, just to make sure there is all the information in the story so she can try or act or buy. So if there is a story on creating a loose braid for the holidays and you're a beauty editor who has done this story a thousand times, you might assume a certain level of knowledge. [But] you can't assume that I know what you're talking about. And I'm sitting and trying to go like this [motions to hair braiding] and following the directions and often times I'll send a note to our digital editor like, 'I'm not quite sure this is entirely clear'. So in that regard it helps me because I'm kind of the consumer advocate.

This interview has been edited and condensed.

The Romance of Seoul and the 'New Korean'

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A long time ago, in a Korea of another age, Seoul was a truly conservative, extremely reserved place where people didn't hold hands and certainly never hugged or kissed in public. But Korea has developed into a consumer economy based on choice, freedom and the ability to indulge one's carnal urges.


Korea, Land of the Conservative Confucians.

This is a collection of images that conveys the hard-felt passions of the New Koreans, who are young-at-heart, more carefree, play hard, and expect some gratification now and not desires forever deferred. These images define the style of a new kind of street, one in which, laughter, love and yes, sex are all in the air.


Chuncheon nights.


These days, there's a new brand of sass wafting off the new "cool kids" of Asia and it's downright baffling to those raised in a time when you trusted authority, did what you were told, and your good grades and chipper attitude would get you into a good school, great job, and big apartment in the sky. Now, the kids these days know that life is short, money's tight, and the night is young.



Searching for a way to finish out  Saturday night horizontally.


Skirts are higher, courtships are shorter, and girls don't bring boys home to mama anymore. It's the age of "Gangnam Style" and discerning "Gentlemen " with a "Hangover." This new attitude is the source of much consternation in Korean society nowadays as Korea grapples with the side effects of its own popular culture success.



Drive by. She had a makeup box on her other side. Makeup artist, I think. With them funky shoes.


Korea is a nation very concerned with national image and trying to impress what it refers to as "developed" nations, which -- deep, deep down, it still feels it is not, much like the unpopular girl who got invited to the school dance by a cool kid and still fears being "found out" despite the outta-sight makeover and new clothes. But the funny thing is that the very things Korea is becoming known for in the international sphere are those things that would have been found, by a conservative Confucian, old school Korean, completely inappropriate and embarrassing. But that's the up and downside of the two-edged sword and the point of the old adage to "be careful what you wish for because you just might get it."



'Cuz that's what friends are for..."


And that's the contradiction -- or just plain old sensory overload -- that some in Korea now find has seemingly gone too far. Yet Korea has always been a land of extremes, a nation full of a balls-to-the-walls, can-do mindset that has led to insanely fast economic development and an outright naughty pop music culture that by all rights is bizarre to have originated in a culture in which people were afraid to hold hands in public not even 20 years ago, but now boast pop culture that might make the hentai -prone Japanese blush. Well, not really. But I think you get the point.





These layered mesh sports tops are everywhere.



Sporty meets pseudo-gangsta look.


And the change is pervasive. And insidious. Even those who might describe themselves as "demure" or even "conservative" are not like they used to be. And the everyday look on the streets ain't what it used to be.



Interesting.



Sonagi-ready.


But whatever one wants to make of it, one thing is certain: things done changed on the streets of Korea. And it's that je ne c'est pas that makes Korea seem extra edgy these days and much more interesting to the rest of the world than it has ever been.



Maybe we all are, indeed.


Lauren Bacall Dead: Golden Age Star Dies At 89

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Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall, star of films such as "To Have and Have Not" and "Key Largo," died Tuesday at her home in New York City after suffering a stroke, according to reports.

She was 89.

The estate of her first husband, Humphrey Bogart, confirmed the news on Twitter:




Bacall's sultry appearance, smoky voice and provocative roles propelled her to fame, and would inspire generations of actresses. Her mastery of "The Look," a suggestive expression where she lowered her head and glanced up, has taken a place in Hollywood lore.

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Humphrey Bogart, left, and his wife, Lauren Bacall at the premiere of "The Desperate Hours," in Los Angeles on Oct. 12, 1955. (AP Photo/Harold Filan)


Bacall and Bogart met while filming 1944's "To Have And Have Not", the first of their four movies together. The couple married in 1945, had two children, and remained together until Bogart's death in 1957.

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Actor Humphrey Bogart holds actress Lauren Bacall in a scene from their first film together, "To Have And Have Not." (AP Photo).


Bacall would go without acting for almost 20 years after his death.

She later married actor Jason Robards Jr., with whom she had another child. Robards died in 2000.

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Lauren Bacall. (Photo by Baron/Getty Images)

Born Betty Joan Perske on Sept. 16, 1924 in the Bronx, the actress had 72 film credits to her name. She began taking modeling and acting classes as a teen, and landed several walk-on roles in theater. A Harper's Bazaar editor hired her to model for the magazine, and she landed on the cover in 1943.

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Lauren Bacall in 1944. (AP PHOTO)

Bacall received her only Academy Award nomination for her supporting role in the 1996 film "The Mirror Has Two Faces," where she played Barbara Streisand's mother, but her list of accolades is indeed substantial. She won two Tony Awards for her stage performances and received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for Career Achievement from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in 1992. In 1997, she received the Kennedy Center Honor, which the Los Angeles Times reports surprised her.

"Listen, I never went into this business thinking of winning anything," Bacall was quoted as saying. "I went into it because I loved it and I wanted to be good at it. It was a form of expression for me. I love to hide behind characters. So [any recognition] I get is a perk. It's just an extra. Just the fact that all that happened to me last year, it is -- well -- fabulous."

Bacall wrote two memoirs, including "Lauren Bacall: By Myself", which won a National Book Award in 1980.

The One Celebrity That Always Does Beachy Waves Right

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While we love kinky curls and bone straight hair, there's something about the beachy wave that keeps us coming back for more. Yes, it's the perfect hairstyle for a day at the beach, but we find ourselves shamelessly spraying our hair with sea salt texturizing spray pretty much all year long.

And there's one woman in particular who always does the ocean-inspired curls right: Drew Barrymore. She's famous for transforming her strands in many ways -- but she's been consistent with her waves, styling them with varying lengths and hair dyes. Barrymore's gone from grunge to classic glamour, but no matter what, her loose locks are always living their best life.

It's no wonder she has a beauty line.

And, um, she's pretty much described herself as a human sea, once saying:

I pray to be like the ocean, with soft currents, maybe waves at times. More and more, I want consistency rather than the highs and the lows.


So, as the dog days of summer approach, get inspired by Drew Barrymore's most popular 'do to date -- she'll get you to ride those elegantly messy waves in any fashion, no beach required.


The Five Fall Items You Can Wear Right Now

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We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but summer is nearly over. And while beach weekends and ice cream breaks may soon be a thing of the past, fall fashion is very much in your future.

But it doesn't have to be this way. You can start your fall shopping today and make your purchases work for warm August days and balmy September nights -- all it takes is a little styling.

To help you make your fall staples work right now, we've rounded up 5 must-have items and demonstrated how you can wear them this month and well into the cooler temps. And don't worry, you can still have ice cream breaks come September.

*For information on the accompanying items, see our slideshow below.

The Item: A Wool Tank Sweater

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Wilfred Durandal Sweater, $125


The Item: Culottes

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Whistles Beth Wide Leg Culotte, $210


The Item: A Little Black Dress

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Jade Thirlwall Black Pinafore Style Dress, $27


The Item: A Leather Jacket

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Zara Leather Biker Jacket, $129


The Item: Booties

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Topshop Magnum Heeled Boots, $130


A Look Back At Lauren Bacall's Most Glamorous Moments

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We will forever remember Lauren Bacall as one of Hollywood's most glamorous actresses. With her sexy bedroom eyes, perfectly coiffed waves and bright red lips, she commanded the silver screen in 1940s films like "To Have and Have Not" and "The Big Sleep."

The confidence that Bacall exuded on camera seemed to come natural after she got her first touch of fame posing for the March 1943 cover of Harper's Bazaar. But we'd also like to imagine that starring alongside her first husband Humphrey Bogart eventually made it easier, as she once said that lowering her chin and gazing into his eyes is how she perfected "The Look."

However she credited her certitude, she matched it with superior style that will continue to draw fans for decades to come. Here are 19 moments that exemplify Lauren Bacall's timeless elegance:

What Ashley Graham Really Thinks About The Term 'Plus Size'

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Ashley Graham has come a long way since the days when her lingerie commercial was banned from FOX and ABC.

Today, she holds a coveted spot on the IMG roster, has recently landed a slew of magazine spreads and is one of the most popular plus-size models in the business.

Yet even though she now works in a more inclusive industry, Graham admits there is still a long way to go. We chatted with the gorgeous 26-year-old about everything from her benchmark for body equality to how she really feels about the word plus-size to the food she'll always "go fat girl" for.

On what really inspires her:

There's not one person that inspires me. The people who make me want to keep me doing what I'm doing are all the curvy girls, and all the young women who hate their bodies -- I know that I'm here for them. They are the ones who give me purpose and drive. I recently visited a weight-loss camp with ALDA, where we had women ages 7-20 looking up to us.They've never had role models that were curvy. They never understood that it was OK to have cellulite and still be healthy. That's why I'm doing what I'm doing.



On her benchmark for body equality:

I think we have a long way to go, but we're headed in the right direction. This is the most progress I've seen in 15 years of modeling. It's not going to be one moment, but when we see the consistency of curvy girls on the runway and on magazine covers, that will be the real benchmark.

On how she lost -- and got back her self esteem:

When I first moved to New York -- I didn't go to college but definitely gained at least a freshman 20 -- I was told by my agent that I needed to lose weight. That was the moment when my self-esteem started to go down. But I had to realize why - was it because these people were telling me I was fat and I'm not going to work anymore? I had to find where I was comfortable. I wasn't eating healthy, I wasn't working out, I didn't know how to cook. Once I figured those things out in my mind, my stomach and my heart-- that's when my self-esteem started to come back. I didn't even really lose most of the 20 pounds, but I just got happier.

On how she really feels about the word plus-size:

I have met women who don't care if they're called plus-size and other women who say they hate it -- that it has a negative connotation. At the end of the day, I know who I am. I am a model, and I happen to be curvy. The fashion industry happens to call me plus-size but if you look on IMG's roster there's no division. I'm a model, first of all, and if you have to categorize me as curvy or plus-size, that's fine.



On what she would say to an aspiring model:

Make sure you know why you want to do it. Modeling is rewarding in so many ways and unrewarding in so many others. If you go into this industry and you struggle, and it ends up not being the best thing for you, Why do it? There are so many more careers that are so much more rewarding than modeling.

On the benefits --yes, really-- of Photoshop:

I have cellulite... it's cellulite city back there, and I'm thankful that they take that out for photo shoots. A little bit is fine, and there's a time and a place for it. On the other hand, if you're forming my body into something it's not, I'm not OK with that.

On the one thing she'll go "fat girl" for:

I do these crazy workouts with my trainer three days a week depending on my schedule. I post them to my Instagram with the hashtag #curvyfitclub. And I work out hard and enough to the point that I can kind of eat what I want. I do love my green juice and veggies... but I will also literally go fat girl on a big pizza-pie and then take the crust and dip it in Nutella.

So, basically, aside from being a wildly successful model, she's also our new favorite person on earth. Click here for more from Ashley Graham on Twitter.

Kylie Jenner Shaves The Back Of Her Head

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Out of all the ladies in Kardashian/Jenner clan, Kylie Jenner is certainly the most experimental when it comes to hairstyles. Whether she's dying her hair blue, green, blond or chopping it off, you can always count on the 17-year-old to switch it up with her locks.

This time, Jenner took it to a whole new level when she shaved the back of her head. The reality star posted an Instagram picture of the freshly buzzed cut on August 11:



Though it seems like a pretty bold move to buzz your head, we suspect that the rest of her locks cover up the freshly missing pieces. Jenner shared another photo the following day where the missing hair went totally unnoticed:



Looks like the perfect little streak of rebellion.

Ariana Grande's 'Break Free' Music Video Is An Outer Space Rave ... We Think?

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Ariana Grande takes you on an intergalactic party bus to Mars (maybe?) in the new music video for "Break Free," her collaboration with EDM superstar Zedd. There's an homage to "Star Wars," the proclamation that we're "two steps ahead of present day sexiness," hot pink volcanoes and caged-in space ravers. Don't worry though, Grande breaks them free. Get it? Barbarella would be proud.

96 Bodies You Won't See On Billboards -- But Should

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Only 5 percent of women have the type of body we see on billboards and in TV commercials.

The "Expose" project wants you to see the remaining 95 percent.

(Some images below may be considered NSFW.)

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Blogger and activist Jes Baker teamed up with photographer Liora K to showcase women's bodies just as they are -- unfiltered, un-Photoshopped, and totally amazing.

"When was the last time you opened up your browser and saw a beautiful image of a body shape that looked just like yours?" Baker asked in a blog post introducing the series.

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Ninety-six women, recruited on Facebook, gathered in Tucson, Arizona to disrobe in front of total strangers in the name of body love. This is the second time Baker and K have shot images for this project.

In a blog post about the shoot, photographer Liora K explained how she stressed the beauty and uniqueness of every participant during the process:
What I really wanted the women to get out of our time (how ever brief) together was that they were IMPORTANT. That their bodies deserved to be seen, that what they perceive as faults are simply THEM, and are neither right nor wrong. That showing their bodies won’t innately cause them harm. That their breasts won’t cause damage to those around them, or their bellies or thighs either. That their nudity, while making them vulnerable, does not make them at fault. And that lastly, their bodies are their vehicles through life, and to treat them with kindness. I hope that came across.


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Journalist Gillian Drummond, who wrote about participating in the shoot for 3 Story Magazine, wrote: "The few hours I spent there were electric and empowering and funny and sincere and loving and sore and very, very emotional."

Drummond also described her joy at the variety of body types represented at the shoot:
I tell my daughter all the time: "People come in all shapes and sizes." And I wish she had been there to witness how true this statement was that summer afternoon in Tucson. There were big boobs, little boobs, hardly any boobs, pregnant boobs. Pregnant bellies, Caesarean scars, other scars. Briefs, thongs, boy shorts, high-waisted Spanx affairs, and some undies removed altogether.


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Why Cosmetic Enhancements are Considered the New Fountain of Youth

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Why Cosmetic Enhancements are the New Fountain of Youth
Now I know some of you are thinking, I would never get cosmetic work done, and then there are others that are thinking I might secretly get work dome and then there are also some who are the first to say YES, YES, YES use your magic hands to fix my face. I have personally changed my position on this many times.

I am a 44 year old African American female who grew up hearing and saying the phrase "black don't crack," but that is not exactly true. Black "cracks," it just may not crack in the same way and at the same time as other skin tones. Plastic Surgery and cosmetic enhancements have become mainstream no matter what skin tone you are. Today a nip and a tuck are not a hush, hush secret anymore. Women are discussing cosmetic surgery now the way they discuss their favorite hair stylist. Even celebrities like Wendy Williams talk about going under the knife. So the question is why is Plastic Surgery coming out of the closet so to speak to become the new fountain of youth?

I was curious to see what a plastic surgeon would tell me I needed so I went undercover to visit several plastic surgeons for consultations (none of them knew I was a writer, they all thought I was just a new patient). My first visit was with Dr. Ramtin Kassir, a plastic and cosmetic surgeon, located on Park Avenue in New York City. The office was warm and inviting, and there were a few other women in the waiting area. I started looking around wondering what procedures each of them was getting. Of course, I also wondered if they were wondering the same thing about me.

When it was my turn I followed Dr. Kassir into his office, and noticed the tactile sculptures all around, he pointed out that he made them himself. I thought it would be interesting to have a true artist tell me about my face. He looked over my paperwork, and asked me a few basic questions. I explained to him that I had no idea what I wanted specifically, but I knew I wanted to look fresher. I showed Doctor Kassir a picture of myself in my 20's to compare to my present day self. He told me that I've lost facial volume and descent due to gravity. Basically I've lost fat and bone over the years and the skin has become loose and less elastic (black may not crack, but it does sag). I have been feeling like my face was getting thinner; I didn't like the hollowness under my eyes (I thought it was due to weight loss). He basically told me that he would recommend 3 of the 4's (relax, restore, resurface, redrape). Relax with Botox/Dysport, Restore volume with fillers and resurface with non ablative and ablative lasers. Wow this was sounding serious. To me this sounds like a lifetime commitment, but no worries, said Dr. Kassir, explaining that the decades between 35-55 are the key time to get injectables. He said he's done injectables on patients for 18 years now and those who started earlier look much better than those who didn't. Doctor Kassir always tells patients "you'll always look better than your identical twin sister who didn't do it."

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Me at 24


Here is a chart of some cosmetic enhancement procedures Dr. Kassir recommends at each age:

20's: Lip Fillers, Some Botox

30's: Lip Fillers,Botox,Fillers

40's: Fillers, Botox, Skin Resurfacing

50's:Botox, Fillers, Mini Lifts Eye Lifts, Neck Lifts



According to the NY Post, projected sales for Botox in the first half of 2013 in the United States were between 1.94 billion and 2 billion -- up from 2012. Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic enhancement procedures in The United States, with some women starting in their early 20's. Though it's definitely mega popular and apparently mega successful I decided wrinkles and frown lines much less crows feet are not really my issue.

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Me at 44



Cosmetic Fillers made from Hyaluronic acid and intended to fill in lines and creases on the face (like the hollowness under my eyes). Fillers can also be used to plump and lift cheeks and fill out lips. Hmmm this procedure did get my attention since hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the body, so it's almost impossible to have an allergic reaction to it.

Dr. Kassir also told me that he would like to do a 15 minute nose job on me (which is basically a procedure using cosmetic fillers to contour, and create shape on the nose). I thought that might be interesting even though I didn't really feel a nose job was the fix I needed but I am always eager for improvement where beauty is concerned. The 15 minute nose job is done in office using cosmetic fillers and requires no down time. The question was will my husband notice that I come home with a new nose, and what will he say when it disappears in a year or so?

I left the office feeling informed, somewhat over the hill and definitely in need of an overhaul. I had a few glasses of wine, and went home and grilled my husband "Baby do you think I'm pretty, am I getting old do I still look attractive to you?" Basically he said what any good husband (and Billy Joel) would say: I like you just the way you are.

Audrey Hepburn's Granddaughter Covers Harper's Bazaar, Gives The World A Deja Vu

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Audrey Hepburn's granddaughter covers Harper's Bazaar this month in a touching and stylish tribute.

Emma Ferrer, the 20-year-old daughter of Hepburn's son Sean, channels her iconic grandmother on the magazine's two September issue subscriber covers. (The newsstand covers feature Penelope Cruz, Linda Evangelista, and Lady Gaga.) The shoot was photographed by Michael Avedon, grandson of noted fashion photographer Richard Avedon, with whom Hepburn had a legendary relationship.

In the first image, Ferrer wears a beautiful black and white gown from Lanvin's resort 2015 collection, and in the second, a grey ostrich number from Ralph Lauren.

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Ferrer, currently an art student at the Florence Academy of Art, opened up to the magazine about her status as granddaughter to the star, who died before she was born:

"I remember seeing a photo of her jumping on a trampoline -- I believe this was before I understood that she was famous," she said. "But I remember thinking that she looked like a friend I wish I could have had … As a child I couldn't really relate to Audrey Hepburn, the actress. To me, she was family."

Asked whether she had any of her grandmother's possessions, Ferrer replied:

"All I can think of are her cashmere turtlenecks, which I adore and wear all throughout the winter. And a white antique stuffed teddy bear."

For more Emma Ferrer, and for images from the full photo shoot, head on over to Harper's Bazaar.

Teen Invents 'Snap-On Underwear' For People With Disabilities

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When Charlotte Robinson learned that she would have to wear a cumbersome leg brace for a year she wasn’t quite so worried about that the pain and the recuperation.

She was concerned about having to wear frumpy clothing at the very start of high school, the 17-year-old told ABC News.

Robinson was born with a hemangioma, a disorder that caused vascular tumors to grow in her right tibia, which created holes in her bones and damaged her joints and growth plate, according to the news outlet. When she was 13, her right leg was 2.5 inches shorter than her left.

In 2011, the South Salem, New York, teen’s doctors told her that she would have to wear a Taylor Spatial Frame -- a leg brace -- in order to properly lengthen her right leg.

One of the first inconveniences Robinson faced was wearing uncomfortable Velcro underwear.

That’s when the idea for the "snap-on" underwear was born.

The cute knickers, which come in varying colors, snap along the sides, so anyone who can’t slip their legs into a pair of undies, can still find their way into these undergarments without a problem.

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She’s now selling the line, which she dubbed No Guts, No Glory, on her website.

It’s this kind of "can-do" approach that has helped Robinson throughout her ordeal.

"I had the attitude that [the procedure] was going to work because, as my grandfather said to me '80 percent of the success of a surgery is the patient,'" she wrote on her blog. "Attitude is everything."

Often, it’s the patients who have the most innovative ideas when it comes to finding solutions for issues that come up during recovery.

Kylie Simonds, 11, from Naugatuck, Connecticut, had a similar experience.

After Kylie was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma -- a connective tissue cancer -- three years ago, she was forced to walk about with IV poles that usually got in her way and she wasn’t strong enough at the time to push, WTNH reported.

That’s why she recently invented a stylish and easy-to-use pediatric IV backpack. It’s a wearable, portable IV machine for kids receiving chemotherapy or transfusions.

"They are very light and they’re more convenient," she told WTNH. "To have something small for them and not as big like when I first went into the office, I was like, 'Whoa -- those things are huge and scary.'"

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A New Way to Shampoo

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If I were to ask you to pantomime your shampoo routine, I believe it would go something like this: you squeeze your imaginary shampoo bottle into the palm of your hand for a count of five, distribute the invisible pool between your hands, and slap it into the top of your head. You might rub the fake foam around to the back of your skull before you pile all of your hair on top and work the imaginary lather into the lengths of your hair. Then you rinse.

Chances are you've shampooed your hair this way for as long as you can remember. Why would you consider doing it differently? But did you know you are wasting your expensive products on the lengths of your hair that don't require much lather, and neglecting the parts of your scalp that need proper cleansing?

Every client who tells me she shampooed in the morning -- and would only like a rinse before her cut -- gets a close inspection. And every time I find that her hairline behind her ears and the nape of her neck -- where the lymphatic chain and sebaceous glands produce the most toxins and oils -- are not clean. I send her right to the shampoo bowl every time.

I would like to advocate a new method of lathering up, one that I have implemented in my salon for many years. I recommend filling a small applicator bottle -- one that holds about 4 ounces of liquid and has a tip like a honey bottle -- with one part shampoo and three parts water. Squeeze the suds onto your scalp -- not your hair! -- starting at the nape and working forward. Massage the lather into your roots, and don't forget to wash behind your ears! This ensures that your shampoo is concentrated where oils are produced, rather than being wasted on your drier ends that don't require much cleansing. Then you can comb the lather through the ends with a wide tooth comb, continuing to distribute the suds as you rinse. Follow up with conditioner on the lengths and ends -- keeping it off your squeaky clean roots.

It is that easy! It works for all hair types and textures, though the longer and thicker your hair, the more crucial and beneficial the technique. I know telling you there is a new way to shampoo is like telling you there is a new way to breathe. But I guaranty your hair will feel cleaner and stay clean longer. You will also extend the life of your products by using less and shampooing less often. In addition, you'll get the luxury of a salon shampoo service right at home!

Ease the Back-to-School Tension With a Quick New 'Do

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Here it comes. First day of school is fast approaching.

That's a signal for lots of us that fall styles are just around the corner. Maybe there's time for one more beachy, honey-soaked 'do before shifting to those wonderful, rich reds that we've been eyeing.

For our kids, though, this can be a really stressful time. Heading back to school, especially a new school, can be nothing short of scary. It can cause parents a lot of worry, too. No one likes to see their child upset. To counter some of this angst, consider this strategy:

Take your daughter or son for a trendy new cut. As a stylist, I see all the time how people are elevated emotionally by a new cut, or just by getting their favorite cut refreshed. This is a perfect time to boost confidence and lighten the mood. It's also a great way to tell your kids that you think they're great and that you get it -- heading back to school can be a tough time.

Here are some tips to help you make it happen:

1. Search for the latest kid cuts so that you can pull up the best photos quickly and make suggestions.

2. Use this as an opportunity to talk about anything and everything with your kids. Walking that 'red carpet' on the first day back is tough for a lot of reasons and you can be ready to talk about any of them. Perhaps most importantly, listen to your child. It's okay to not have all the answers. Simply being supportive is key.

3. Remember that this is your kid's hair. You are the parent and, ultimately, it's your call and you should set limits but very little that you might do to your hair is permanent ... and thank goodness. You cut your hair, it grows, you cut it again, etc. I think this is a good place and time to give your kids some latitude. Pick your fights, battle for better homework instead.

4. This isn't just for young kids. If you have young adults headed to college, what a great gift to give them a trip to a salon.

5. Boys may be reluctant to visit their mom's salon

6. One thing I might avoid is a particularly delicate cut, one that requires a lot of pins to stay in place, for example.

7. If you think this is going to be a fight, pick another way to tell your kid how great she is. This shouldn't be a battle over whether she can shave her boyfriend's name on one side of her head.

8. Some kids don't want a lot of attention. That's fine. Simplicity and beauty go hand-in-hand. A great stylist will know what to do, making it a clean cut that compliments your kid's face.

Have fun and, as always, be open to change!
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