How A Midwest Thunderstorm Resulted In Magical Engagement Photos

September 26, 2014, 9:50 am

≫ Next: It's Fall! Make Sure Your Skincare Routine Is In Season

≪ Previous: TGIT Ratings Prove Thursday Really is Shonda Rhimes' Night

There are certain moments in our lives -- vacations, wedding days, family picnics -- when rain is basically the worst thing ever. But once in a while, the rain we dread so much creates a memory we never saw coming.

This was the case for Jeff and Jessica, a young couple who recently planned their engagement shoot in the small town of Kelly, Kan. only to have it interrupted by one of those famous midwest thunderstorms.

Of course the lovebirds and their photographer, from Salt and Pine Photo, decided to turn lemons into lemonade -- which resulted in one of the most enchanting engagement photos we've ever seen. Here's their story:

The day started out fine, the couple is all smiles stealing kisses on Jeff's family farm.

Credit: Salt and Pine Photography

Then, the storm clouds came in, ominously looming overhead.

Credit: Salt and Pine Photography

The rain began to pour down on them -- but Jeff and Jessica powered though it.

Credit: Salt and Pine Photography

Their photographers Joe and Darryl thought an outfit change might give the rain a chance to stop -- and it did for a minute.

Credit: Salt and Pine Photography

But then the rain had other plans and became a full on downpour; Soaking them head to toe.

Credit: Salt and Pine Photography

Allowing the photographers to capture this magical photo.

Credit: Salt and Pine Photography

And this one -- all of which would not be possible had they gone inside.

Credit: Salt and Pine Photography

If this engagement shoot is any indication of their marriage, we have a feeling this couple can weather any storm thrown their way.

[H/T SnapKnot]

Keep in touch! Check out HuffPost Weddings on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Sign up for our newsletter here.

↧

It's Fall! Make Sure Your Skincare Routine Is In Season

September 26, 2014, 12:08 pm

≫ Next: Men: When It Comes To Being Stylish, Start With Your Shoes

≪ Previous: How A Midwest Thunderstorm Resulted In Magical Engagement Photos

What do heirloom tomatoes and skincare have in common? As I am relishing the last tomatoes of the summer season and getting myself into a fall frame of mind, I am reminded that skincare should be seasonal, too. While safe and effective skincare is a year-round pursuit, certain times of year require extra effort. Fall is a case in point. After the ravages of summer sun and increased opportunities for free radical damage (aka aging), your skin needs a bit of extra help to recover its glow.

I ran this idea by two of the most respected skincare experts I know. Angelina Umansky, fourth generation esthetician and Bay Area beauty expert, agreed wholeheartedly. "Throughout the summer, the skin builds up a layer of dead skin. And residue from all that sunscreen acts as a barrier, preventing skincare products from penetrating the skin. So, an important first step in the process of repairing summer sun damage is to exfoliate." To make sure you exfoliate wisely, check out these exfoliation do's and don'ts.

In addition, Angelina recommends including Topical Vitamin C in your fall routine to brighten your skin and prevent further free radical damage. Finally, to increase cell turnover rate and increase collagen production, she reminds us not to forget retinol.

Dr. Eric Alden Lewis, respected Beverly Hills Dermatologist, agrees that exfoliation, Vitamin C and retinol are key components for your fall skin care routine. Importantly, he reminds us that "a critical component of fall skin care is lubrication, lubrication, lubrication. With fall, skin dryness becomes a major concern. Skin dryness ages the skin and increases damage from sun exposure."

With this in mind, I recommend face oils and serums for the fall season. As always, choose products that work from the inside out, penetrating all the way to the lipid barrier. The reason is simple: the older you get, the fewer lipids you produce and that makes your lipid barrier way less effective at holding moisture in and keeping the elements like sun and wind out. Effective face oils and serums can replenish the lipid barrier to create softer, smoother, more hydrated skin. If you're still on the fence about using face oil in your daily skin care routine, please read my earlier post: "The Great Debate: Face Oils vs Creams." Everyone I know who has made the switch to face oils would never turn back.

↧

Men: When It Comes To Being Stylish, Start With Your Shoes

September 26, 2014, 1:07 pm

≫ Next: Steal His Fashion: Menswear Inspired Looks

≪ Previous: It's Fall! Make Sure Your Skincare Routine Is In Season

Women everywhere have reason to celebrate: millennial men are officially fashionable, much more so than their Baby Boomer parents. Since 2009, growth in men's ready-to-wear has outpaced that of women's wear. Wonder why you haven't heard the term "metrosexual" recently? Because a forward-thinking, well-dressed man is no longer taboo. The rapid growth of e-commerce is changing the retail experience and enlisting more men into the ranks of the truly stylish. The big-box shopping experience has never suited the average male because men buy, women shop.

That being said, most men's closets -- when it comes to suits -- still look something like this: dark navy and grey suits and jackets, crisp white and blue button downs with a few checks and stripes mixed in, and a handful of khaki and grey slacks. The tie rack is draped with stripes and prints and a few cuff links idle on the dresser. And what about the shoe rack? There's probably a go-to black oxford or derby (hopefully not square-toed) that sits next to a less-utilized deep brown pair.

Women have always known that fashion is not about "fitting in." It's about standing out and showcasing your personality. Many men are still missing the opportunity to properly market themselves in professional and social interactions which sends the message that details don't matter.

So, where to start? Easy. A stunning pair of shoes will make a simple off-the-rack suit look powerful, just as a plain pair will make a heavenly custom-tailored suit seem earthbound. Start with your shoes because they are the "coup de grace" of any outfit. Here are 3 tips for choosing great dress shoes that will make a lasting impression:

1. Understand the styles.

The three main styles of men's dress shoes are the oxford, bluchers and loafer. In oxfords the tongue is hidden by the facing which contains the laces. In bluchers the tongue runs seamlessly into the front of the shoe or upper.

Oxfords are the most classic, elegant, and dressy in this shoe family, capable of elevating any outfit. Bluchers, on the other hand, are less suited for formal wear, but their "smart-casual" appearance works well in a more social setting.

Lastly, loafers are laceless and every man's favorite because of comfort and ease of slipping shoes on and off. Loafers can run from a soft pair of driving moccasins to a dressier tassel loafer. It's important to be conscious of how your loafers react with your outfit. Too dressy a loafer in a dressed-down situation can seem forced, while a casual driver with a suit can border on sloppy.

Those three styles all have a place in your wardrobe, but don't be afraid of the dress boot. Gaining in popularity in formal settings, a dress chukka or Chelsea boot shows you mean business. It's an alternative look to the classics, while your pant leg will cover up the higher boot ankles, leaving simply the smooth, minimalist look of the boot's upper and quarter.

2. Pick quality materials.

Look for brands using calfskin leather from the southern parts of Europe, such as Italy, Spain and France. All of Paul Evans styles, for instance, are made in a family owned factory in Naples.

Leather soles, leather lining and extra sole padding are all signs of quality. With proper care, a quality dress shoes will last you the rest of your life. It will develop its own unique patina (or skin) as you clean and shine it over time. A timely resoling is like changing the tires on your car. A cheap pair will come apart at the glued seams and will no longer be wearable after a few years.

3. Choose your color wisely.

Your standard black and deep brown will certainly get you through the workday, but shoe color is a great time to think differently than the masses. In lieu of a monotone black, look for a hand painted black. With hand painting, the depth of black pops on closer examination, revealing light and dark shades of grey. In some of our newer Paul Evans styles, you can take it a bit further, choosing a leather shoe in forest green or deep sea blue. These unique colors are actually quite easy to wear with your work suit because they are so dark and formal upon first glance.

For your browns, think beyond your standard, stale shade of brown. Add some pop by choosing an oxblood, a reddish brown, or a burgundy, a brown that skews purple. These are two amazing alternatives that you can wear every day with any color suit (other than black). On the lighter scale, cognac adds white, yellows and oranges to your brown for a perfect spring and summer color.

With these three tips in hand, go ahead and step out of the box. Find a pair of dress shoes that make you stand out and take your entire wardrobe to the next level.

↧

Steal His Fashion: Menswear Inspired Looks

September 26, 2014, 1:13 pm

≫ Next: Fall Arrived This Week, Bringing Darker, Romantic Styles

≪ Previous: Men: When It Comes To Being Stylish, Start With Your Shoes

Menswear has definitely been a source of female style inspiration for many years.

Is this because guy inspired fashion has the ability to provide a polished look, which in turn allows us gals to exude a certain kind of power and conviction?

Maybe it's simply because rocking some sneakers is just way more comfortable than a crippling pair of high heels. I don't know, you do the math.

All that I can say is that there is just something so incredibly chic about a woman confidently working a pant suit.

Male prints and fabrics allow women to play up a stronger suit as opposed to the stereotypically softer, more colorful hues and materials associated with female fashion. The simplicity of menswear really is something to embrace, and when embellished with hints of feminine touches, can create a look that is both stunningly androgynous and convenient to wear.

So relinquish sartorial convention and try picking up a few tricks from the boys by adding just the right amount of dude to your feminine duds. Add several of these very potentially posh pieces into your style repertoire for a surefire way to get some heads turning.

Oxford Shirt

Flattering on any body type, the button-down oxford shirt can be played up or down in a myriad of occasions. This type of shirt provides an irrefutably refined appearance when paired with any form of bottom from shorts to slacks to a pleated skirt.

Add a touch of casual and layer an unbuttoned oxford over a tank and some jeans or try it under a blazer for a preppy ensemble. The denim chambray oxford is always a great alternative when looking for an edgier contemporary aesthetic.

The Power Suit

With the creation of Yves Saint Laurent's le smoking, the first female crafted tuxedo suit, it became a controversial statement of femininity to blur the lines of masculinity and transcending gender rules in an entirely new fashion.

The sleek semblance of a power suit commands respect and attention to any woman courageous enough to don this three-piece affair. Perfect for any professional environment, the suit is a quiet way of telling everyone not to mess with you.

Try a simple pantsuit at the office or play it up for a social occasion by trying the all white suit or wearing a bandeau under your jacket instead of a full on button-up blouse.

Feel free to mix and match the separate pieces with other articles of clothing, and try a bold lipstick color for a funky yet classic ensemble.

Watch Out

One of my favorite aspects about menswear is the watch. I love a good masculine watch; therefore I see no harm in borrowing from the gentlemen when it comes to timepieces. I believe in chunky watchbands and wide opulent faces with intricate inner mechanics.

A stylish and high quality watch will never go out of style and will become a piece that you can cherish for years to come and wear on a daily basis (so that you'll never again be fashionably late).

Pair your watch with gold bracelets and bangles for a feminine touch. Just because you have delicate wrists doesn't mean you don't have to be on time, am I right?

Overalls

Although one may initially think of the overall as a male worker's uniform, they are certainly back in style and incredibly comfortable to wear both day and night. The denim onesie can be a very tricky look to pull off successfully. The main issue with this item typically is how to wear it in a fashionable and unfarmer-esque manner.

In order to achieve a stylish overall-based outfit, avoid the spaghetti strap tank, flannel top, or bralette (this isn't the 90's any more) and elect to wear more mature under-layers such as delicate blouses, striped tees and crisp white shirts. Long legged pant overalls are perfect for the upcoming fall season over a knit sweater or jersey tee.

Sporty Chick

Athletic inspired gear isn't only for the guys on the football team. The appropriate mix of polo shirt and even sweats can all come together to conceive a very "trendy girl meets urban downtown" appeal.

Beat the boys at their own game by adding flashy accessories and touches of feminine flare for a look that's just downright cool. Channel your inner tomboy and pair a varsity jacket with a feminine silhouette such as a skirt or a dress with a collared neckline.

I tip my hat to all of the well-dressed gentlemen of the world, but your pastel colored Dockers and floral print blazers are no match for a lady in a well fitted tuxedo jacket (although your attempts at feminine wear are definitely not going unnoticed).

But it looks like us girls are giving you a run for your money, and proving to be standout competitors in your very own playing field.

By: Alexia Gonzalez, Florida State University

↧

Fall Arrived This Week, Bringing Darker, Romantic Styles

September 26, 2014, 1:18 pm

≫ Next: Halloween Costumes For Pregnant Women That Are Fun, Easy And Downright Creative

≪ Previous: Steal His Fashion: Menswear Inspired Looks

By Gina Rivera, Phenix President, Founder and Hair Expert

Fall is here. Technically, it arrived this week with the equinox. Temperatures are cooling (we've already had our first snow in Colorado), days will grow darker and, if we haven't already, we begin to move our hair toward darker shades and update the styles.

This is also a great time to plan for the Holiday Season, and, specifically, we should make appointments to see our stylists. Schedules quickly fill this time of year and you don't want to be left in the cold.

Many of us will head toward reds, and this has been predicted for months, that the deep, rich reds will be popular again. Also expected are some dark browns and I'll be looking for some black shades. What I don't anticipate are the ombres, giving way to soft highlights instead. This move away from ombres is well underway with hair headed toward more natural, gentle, less dramatic tonal transitions.

In haircuts and styles, wavy bobs and romantic updos are showing a lot of strength. I'm curious about the fate this fall and winter of slick-back looks. These have been so strong on the red carpets and runways lately, including the Big Four Fashion Weeks finishing soon in Paris. These shows are for spring and summer styles next year but "who's waiting?"

Intermixed we've seen some softer, less controlled looks working their way in. Betsey Johnson presented her line in New York (these shows are for clothing primarily but we see trendsetting hair, too) with some beautiful bobs with lots of sexy, messy volume, some of them teased out madly. This was the antithesis of the slick-back look. It wouldn't be a surprise at all to see more of this and maybe sooner than later.

Sarah Hyland of "Modern Family" wore a high bun at the Emmys recently but it wasn't ballerina tight. Her hair had a soft, loose look with romantic wisps around her face and soft highlights, a great transition style into fall. "Mad Men" costar Jessica Paré at the Emmys wore a tighter bun in back but even this had a softer look and shine than some of the more severe finishes we've seen. Halle Berry was among several stars at the Emmys with a pixie. Hers was soft and feathery.

In addition to the buns, a lot of hairstyles incorporating braids have been popular heading into fall and winter with both soft, wispy looks and controlled, shiny finishes. Some of these braids are tracing the hairline along the forehead, others are featured in a chignon.

Remember, if you're thinking about a transition from summery shades of honey to something dark and deep, you'll probably need more than one appointment with your stylist to make that happen beautifully. With the Holiday Season nearly here, don't hesitate to line up a date with your stylist. If you're looking to have something done for a Halloween party, better make that call now.

As always, be open to change!

↧

Halloween Costumes For Pregnant Women That Are Fun, Easy And Downright Creative

September 26, 2014, 1:25 pm

≫ Next: What Gameday Looks Like At These College Campuses (PHOTOS)

≪ Previous: Fall Arrived This Week, Bringing Darker, Romantic Styles

Being pregnant on Halloween has its perks (like having an excuse to eat a boatload of candy). But it can also pose some challenges when it comes to picking out a costume. If you're feeling limited in your options, worry no more!

Here are 31 creative costumes for expectant mothers:

See more Halloween costumes ideas for families, couples, women, and more. Have a costume you want to share? Send a photo to HPPHalloween@huffingtonpost.com.

Like Us On Facebook |

Contact HuffPost Parents

↧

What Gameday Looks Like At These College Campuses (PHOTOS)

September 26, 2014, 2:14 pm

≫ Next: Men's Style: 4 Tips for Looking Taller and Leaner This Fall

≪ Previous: Halloween Costumes For Pregnant Women That Are Fun, Easy And Downright Creative

Tailgating is a time-honored tradition for American college students, especially at big state universities or D-1 athletic schools. It's great because you don't actually have to know anything about sports, just come filled with pride for your college.

We combed through some of the hashtags people were using to post photos from gameday -- #rolltide #HookEm #nolenation -- and collected a batch of images to show what tailgaiting is like at various campuses around the country. For good measure, we included a few shots from inside the stadiums too, because how could we not show off people using jetpacks and parachutes above the football field?!

Check out the images below, and if you want us to add yours, tweet it to us: @HuffPostCollege or @HuffPostPhoto.

Does your school have a motherflippin jet pack??? NO! #HookEm pic.twitter.com/OjYAaYBHc0
— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchKSchwartz) August 31, 2014

@HuffPostCollege We're celebrating #WPHomecoming today at William Paterson University in NJ! #HPTailGate pic.twitter.com/b3Z1uaUbTe
— William Paterson (@wpunj_edu) September 20, 2014

From the Only In Baton Rouge department: #LSU fans have a "beer coffin." Awesome. pic.twitter.com/D5FqEs0hUf
— Teddy Mitrosilis (@TMitrosilis) September 20, 2014

@gamedayND Nothing cooler than the @us_navyseals jumping in the game ball for ND vs. Michigan #GoIrish #NDGameDay pic.twitter.com/bnXB6PzAzq
— Dan Tyszka (@dttyszka) September 8, 2014

Selfie in #TheSwamp last night! Great triple OT win! #GatorNation pic.twitter.com/dI0gjQwGP8
— D.Green ™ (@D1_Green11) September 14, 2014

Nearly 4 hours from kick and this campus is absolutely packed. Best college atmosphere in the country. #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/RYyW5cs37u
— Brian Pracht (@BrianPracht) September 6, 2014

Fans are now singing 'Sweet Home Alabama'- we're singing from our people watching perch #rolltide pic.twitter.com/I036uXcQRT
— Victoria Sheehan (@ToriSheehan15) September 13, 2014

Students are gearing up for Michigan at the pep rally!!! #goirish #goblue pic.twitter.com/otf0o3yiie
— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) September 5, 2014

FSU survives Clemson in OT thriller #FSUvsCLEM #FSU #Seminoles #crazygame pic.twitter.com/JWVUzRPCZw
— Paul Barry (@jpbarryjr) September 21, 2014

Thank you #NoleNation for THIS!!! It just doesn't get any better. #FSU #1 #BeatNCState pic.twitter.com/qviAfPkCgp
— Daniel Glauser (@DanielGlauser1) September 22, 2014

Tailgating in Tally!!! #Nolenation #fsutwitter pic.twitter.com/hQiNmrOVlL
— J Hamlin (@Jrock4813) September 20, 2014

Happy #SolidOrange Friday #Clemson Family.If you sleep-in tomorrow, you'll miss 100K of your closest friends arrive pic.twitter.com/1i7JhavdEP
— Clemson Buzzz (@ClemsonBuzzz) September 5, 2014

@WVUfootball always love seeing this in person #stripethestadium pic.twitter.com/jVwXkKF1Au
— Nathan O'Dell (@RxODell) September 21, 2014

Did we see out tailgating in Iowa City before the #CyHawk game? Check the gallery: http://t.co/Tws0vS8ayZ pic.twitter.com/RcHUaD7B2P
— IC Press-Citizen (@presscitizen) September 13, 2014

Come tailgate with us and @UMDLakEffect! #bulldogs pic.twitter.com/XwqBtumQMm
— UMD Northern Lights (@UMD_Lights) September 20, 2014

This is Happy Valley. Penn State vs. UMass at 4p #107kstrong #WeAre pic.twitter.com/uI7dKpG53P
— PJ Mullen (@psuPJ) September 20, 2014

Bringing the wood. @OU_Football @OU_Athletics #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/V22vrGnxvn
— Jake Hille (@JakeHille) September 20, 2014

I'm obsessed with my school. #sobeautiful #BoomerSooner ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vza5ppTwpl
— Ashlee Armon (@AshleeLen) September 15, 2014

Keep it classy, OU. #boomersooner pic.twitter.com/vQtltpTUEW
— Jesse Chambliss (@ChamBreezey) September 23, 2014

↧

Men's Style: 4 Tips for Looking Taller and Leaner This Fall

September 26, 2014, 2:27 pm

≫ Next: 16 Most Annoying Things Fashion People Do on Social Media

≪ Previous: What Gameday Looks Like At These College Campuses (PHOTOS)

One of the first things I ask every man I work with is, what do you want to play up or play down about your physical appearance. Many responses include some combination of looking taller and leaner.

Knowing how to wear clothing well can help you accomplish this with greater success than you might think. The right look can create a smoke-and-mirrors effect that will have you earning more compliments than you may have ever received.

Fall is a great time to learn how to dress to look taller and slimmer because you can play with layers. Read on for my 4 top tips for looking like you've added inches onto your height and shaving lbs off your width.

1) Make sure your pants aren't too long.

When you have excess "puddling" of material around your ankles, the eye gets drawn downward, thereby making you look shorter. But, by having your dress pants hemmed to minimum break, you'll reduce all that unnecessary material, allowing the eye to rise up to the other details in your outfit (see #4), which make you look taller.

2) Create as many vertical and diagonal lines within your look as possible.

The eye follows whatever direction the lines go. So if you have vertical or diagonal lines in your outfit, that's how the eye will travel, making you appear longer and leaner.

These lines can be within patterns or as part of the lines in your clothing. This includes verticals and diagonals in your suit jacket and the vertical line created by a scarf. And don't forget about a hoodie and puffer vest combo. The vertical lines created by the zippers of the hoodie and vest work to elongate your look.

You live in a warmer climate? Not to worry. The diagonals in a v-neck t-shirt have a similar lengthening effect.

Bonus Tip: I tell clients who want to look taller or reduce weight around their face and neck to only wear v-neck t-shirts and sweaters, as crewnecks can make you appear choked up around your neck, which results in your looking shorter and wider overall.

3) Wear dark colors and the same tones on top as on bottom.

Light colors make things look larger, so it makes sense to wear dark colors if you want to appear slimmer.

Another trick in this vein is to wear the same color or at least similar tones of color on top as you do on bottom. In this way, you avoid the horizontal line that a color break across your middle creates, cutting you in half and shortening your stature. Likewise, avoid wearing a belt that contrasts strongly with the rest of your outfit, as it both draws attention to your waistline and makes you look shorter.

4) Use clothing details that draw attention to your upper half.

When your look draws people's eyes upward, there's an automatic association with height, and as a result it creates visual length. One way to do this is to wear peak lapels on your suit jackets and sport coats. Another way is through colored button threading on your lapels, pocket squares and scarves. When you add these details you bring the focus upward toward your chest, shoulders and face.

Are you sensing a theme yet?

Looking taller and slimmer is all about controlling the direction the eye goes so that you can create a visual streamline. When you take control of your look in these four ways, you create dramatic and powerful results. It can completely transform both how you feel about yourself and how you're perceived by the outside world.

↧

16 Most Annoying Things Fashion People Do on Social Media

September 27, 2014, 4:00 am

≫ Next: The Coolest Tweets From Paris Fashion Week

≪ Previous: Men's Style: 4 Tips for Looking Taller and Leaner This Fall

Social media posts by the fashion obsessed hit an all-time high in September. You can't scroll through Instagram, Twitter or even Facebook without being bombarded with countless runway photos, street style moments and #NYFW hashtags. In honor of Fashion Month, and our blessed friends who we drive crazy throughout, a round up of the most common social media habits that all fashion people are guilty of -- ourselves included.

↧

The Coolest Tweets From Paris Fashion Week

September 27, 2014, 4:00 am

≫ Next: The Best Thing About Fall Fashion Is Sweatpants

≪ Previous: 16 Most Annoying Things Fashion People Do on Social Media

It doesn't get much better than Paris Fashion Week, ladies and gentlemen.

This is the high-end fashion we love to ~~drool over~~ admire -- Dior, Balmain, Dries Van Noten... the list goes on. The models are on top of their runway game, fashion editors are killing the street style and the front row seaters are mostly Kim and Kanye.

As such, we're totally copping to stalking photos of all things PFW on Twitter and we can't get enough. Dior had fun house mirrors outside the Louvre and Julien David debuted his Spring collection with a dance video of ballerinas. Add a macaron and it doesn't get more Parisian than that.

There's a reason the best is saved for last. Scroll down to see the coolest tweets of the week.

Close-up on our new iconic bag, unveiled at the Dior SS15 Ready-to-Wear show. #Diorlive #PFW pic.twitter.com/QsTYu90Qk2
— Dior (@Dior) September 26, 2014

Gold leaf and Rose Gold Pigment @barbara_bui #MACbackstage #PFW pic.twitter.com/x5wEL4LTin
— MACcosmetics (@MACcosmetics) September 25, 2014

In the front row at today's Dior show, Marion Cotillard. #Diorlive #PFW pic.twitter.com/qulUosl1dG
— Dior (@Dior) September 26, 2014

Party Pics:@karliekloss, @RosieHW and more kick off the weekend early at #PFW's top parties! http://t.co/wY7eGOu7BR pic.twitter.com/i7wvJMUf5I
— MODELINIA (@Modelinia) September 26, 2014

I waking up under the same roof as kim and kanye
— KyleEditor (@KyleEditor) September 26, 2014

Spotted ! @annadellorusso arriving at the @Dior show - see all outvibes here: http://t.co/WPXQ59r4Yv #PFW #DiorLive pic.twitter.com/kHhTfjelOX
— NOWFASHION (@NOWFASHION) September 26, 2014

“Happiness is the secret to all beauty. There is no beauty without happiness.” - Christian @Dior #PFW pic.twitter.com/AHWzb9FIh3
— NET-A-PORTER.COM (@NETAPORTER) September 26, 2014

Like Fashion Director @TiyanaGrulovic, @Balmain at #PFW was all about #FreeTheNipple http://t.co/yPOGC00zd1 pic.twitter.com/UcaqI0t1u8
— FLARE Magazine (@FLAREfashion) September 25, 2014

The 56 BEST street style looks from Paris Fashion Week so far: http://t.co/MG7sv173TW #PFW pic.twitter.com/9wAQOX4T1w
— Harper's Bazaar (@harpersbazaarus) September 26, 2014

Before that magical runway moment — relive @DriesVanNoten S’15 with Next. Watch video: http://t.co/lEQXr78v3P. #PFW pic.twitter.com/5DxlCmxTaD
— Next Models (@NextModels) September 25, 2014

Hairstylist @sammcknight1 shares his pictures from backstage at @Balmain http://t.co/a5j0xynyoJ #pfw pic.twitter.com/NGdaVX1VIW
— VOGUE.CO.UK (@BritishVogue) September 26, 2014

The models at #PFW show us all the right ways to wear leather: http://t.co/Vw3BWhgPsY pic.twitter.com/QiNsyxcO9C
— POPSUGAR Fashion (@POPSUGARFashion) September 26, 2014

Worst idea ever: watching The Fault in Our Stars on flight to Paris. A) quietly sobbing hysterically never a good look & B) now dehydrated
— Eva Chen (@evachen212) September 26, 2014

See the best looks from #PFW—straight from the runway: http://t.co/doIXKgS7uk pic.twitter.com/GuvZ6ychQi
— W magazine (@wmag) September 26, 2014

.@Kanye spotting on the streets of Paris: http://t.co/xU9K9pEiNX #PFW pic.twitter.com/JTAX8hWaXm
— W magazine (@wmag) September 26, 2014

Black and white with a splash of color: Check out our Milan Fashion Week picks. #TheCutMFW
https://t.co/f4DB4g4gJD
— The Cut (@TheCut) September 25, 2014

Outside the #Dior fun house mirrors at the Louvre. #PFW pic.twitter.com/s1t85xkdRI
— Coco Rocha (@cocorocha) September 26, 2014

In Paris, we like our morning croissants with a side of @Dior. #PFW http://t.co/xqRyNUEiBp
— The Coveteur (@thecoveteur) September 26, 2014

ICYMI, @davidjulien debuted his S/S15 collection with a ballet #PFW http://t.co/05sGQZ6XsX pic.twitter.com/zthGLyTh6X
— T Magazine (@tmagazine) September 26, 2014

↧

The Best Thing About Fall Fashion Is Sweatpants

September 27, 2014, 4:00 am

≫ Next: Best Tweets: What Women Said On Twitter This Week

≪ Previous: The Coolest Tweets From Paris Fashion Week

Fall fashion is great because sweatpants.

And this week, a few of our favorite stars stepped out in outfits that we basically want to cozy up in. Miley Cyrus wore an affordable sweatsuit, while Rita Ora's Adidas sweatshirt got us excited for the season. Now all we want to do is snuggle up in front of a fire and enjoy the perks of the season.

Check out all the best cheap celeb finds of the week and let us know if you agree with our picks.

↧

Best Tweets: What Women Said On Twitter This Week

September 27, 2014, 6:58 am

≫ Next: The Coolest Tweets From Paris Fashion Week

≪ Previous: The Best Thing About Fall Fashion Is Sweatpants

With fall in full swing and election season just around the corner, Erin Gloria Ryan had a genius ploy to get people to the voting booths: "Everyone would vote if there was free pizza." If there was free pizza, people would be trying to vote twice.

In other news, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West might have some tough competition for the most famous celebrity couple since Chris Martin and Jennifer Lawrence are rumored to be dating. Callie Beusman asked a good question when she tweeted, "Are Chris Martin's kids Team Peeta or Team Gale?" We'd go with Team Peeta but to each their own.

For more great tweets from women, scroll through the list below. Then visit our Funniest Tweets From Women page for our past collections.

I WANT to say that I love you more than the fat kid loves cake but...cake. So, nope.

Maybe I love you more than the fat kid loves exercise?
— JP (@jp_unfiltered) September 23, 2014

Sex so good I can't move afterwards. No, wait. Oreos. It was Oreos.
— Northern Lights (@PinkCamoTO) September 23, 2014

It's astonishing how much I can fuck up before 10 a.m.

Good for me.
— blondie (@Blonde4Dayz) September 22, 2014

I see trees of green,
Red roses too.
I see them bloom,
For me and you.
And I think to myself,
I'd rather be at home on the Internet.
— Slightly funny Jew (@Dani_Feld) September 23, 2014

everyone would vote if there was free pizza
— Erin Gloria Ryan (@morninggloria) September 23, 2014

Came home after a weekend away to find a single piece of confetti on my balcony. Guessing some sort of Toy Story situation has occurred.
— erin mallory long (@erinmallorylong) September 23, 2014

How many years of my life will be spent watching the first 5 seconds of YouTube ads?
— Ali Spagnola (@alispagnola) September 23, 2014

Skype: all the glitchiness and shouting of being put on speakerphone, plus you have to do your makeup.
— Jennifer Weiner (@jenniferweiner) September 23, 2014

On The Run tour: Beyonce Brings Her Husband On The Road
— Carly Ledbetter (@ledbettercarly) September 25, 2014

Don't TALK to me until I've had my morning validation
— Alison Agosti (@AlisonAgosti) September 26, 2014

When you find a typo on a tweet a full 24 hours after you committed it and suddenly there is no happiness, no sunshine, no nothing.
— Ella Cerón (@ellaceron) September 26, 2014

THIS FALL that guy whose name you can never recall and a girl you vaguely recognize in a show you'll forget to watch THURSDAYS ON FOX
— shauna (@goldengateblond) September 26, 2014

I don't like Pumpkin Spice 'anything' and I'm a white girl, so basically my whole life has been a lie
— L O R I (@LoriLuvsShoes) September 26, 2014

are Chris Martin's kids Team Peeta or Team Gale
— Callie Beusman (@cal_beu) September 26, 2014

Sports bra and seat belt. Nope
— Perfect Mess (@XOperfectmessXO) September 25, 2014

By thigh gap you mean the distance between the KFC and my mouth right.
— The Eh Factor (@AngelaEhh) September 26, 2014

↧

The Coolest Tweets From Paris Fashion Week

September 27, 2014, 4:00 am

≫ Next: The Best Thing About Fall Fashion Is Sweatpants

≪ Previous: Best Tweets: What Women Said On Twitter This Week

Close-up on our new iconic bag, unveiled at the Dior SS15 Ready-to-Wear show. #Diorlive #PFW pic.twitter.com/QsTYu90Qk2
— Dior (@Dior) September 26, 2014

Gold leaf and Rose Gold Pigment @barbara_bui #MACbackstage #PFW pic.twitter.com/x5wEL4LTin
— MACcosmetics (@MACcosmetics) September 25, 2014

In the front row at today's Dior show, Marion Cotillard. #Diorlive #PFW pic.twitter.com/qulUosl1dG
— Dior (@Dior) September 26, 2014

Party Pics:@karliekloss, @RosieHW and more kick off the weekend early at #PFW's top parties! http://t.co/wY7eGOu7BR pic.twitter.com/i7wvJMUf5I
— MODELINIA (@Modelinia) September 26, 2014

I waking up under the same roof as kim and kanye
— KyleEditor (@KyleEditor) September 26, 2014

Spotted ! @annadellorusso arriving at the @Dior show - see all outvibes here: http://t.co/WPXQ59r4Yv #PFW #DiorLive pic.twitter.com/kHhTfjelOX
— NOWFASHION (@NOWFASHION) September 26, 2014

“Happiness is the secret to all beauty. There is no beauty without happiness.” - Christian @Dior #PFW pic.twitter.com/AHWzb9FIh3
— NET-A-PORTER.COM (@NETAPORTER) September 26, 2014

Like Fashion Director @TiyanaGrulovic, @Balmain at #PFW was all about #FreeTheNipple http://t.co/yPOGC00zd1 pic.twitter.com/UcaqI0t1u8
— FLARE Magazine (@FLAREfashion) September 25, 2014

The 56 BEST street style looks from Paris Fashion Week so far: http://t.co/MG7sv173TW #PFW pic.twitter.com/9wAQOX4T1w
— Harper's Bazaar (@harpersbazaarus) September 26, 2014

Before that magical runway moment — relive @DriesVanNoten S’15 with Next. Watch video: http://t.co/lEQXr78v3P. #PFW pic.twitter.com/5DxlCmxTaD
— Next Models (@NextModels) September 25, 2014

Hairstylist @sammcknight1 shares his pictures from backstage at @Balmain http://t.co/a5j0xynyoJ #pfw pic.twitter.com/NGdaVX1VIW
— VOGUE.CO.UK (@BritishVogue) September 26, 2014

The models at #PFW show us all the right ways to wear leather: http://t.co/Vw3BWhgPsY pic.twitter.com/QiNsyxcO9C
— POPSUGAR Fashion (@POPSUGARFashion) September 26, 2014

Worst idea ever: watching The Fault in Our Stars on flight to Paris. A) quietly sobbing hysterically never a good look & B) now dehydrated
— Eva Chen (@evachen212) September 26, 2014

See the best looks from #PFW—straight from the runway: http://t.co/doIXKgS7uk pic.twitter.com/GuvZ6ychQi
— W magazine (@wmag) September 26, 2014

.@Kanye spotting on the streets of Paris: http://t.co/xU9K9pEiNX #PFW pic.twitter.com/JTAX8hWaXm
— W magazine (@wmag) September 26, 2014

Black and white with a splash of color: Check out our Milan Fashion Week picks. #TheCutMFW
https://t.co/f4DB4g4gJD
— The Cut (@TheCut) September 25, 2014

Outside the #Dior fun house mirrors at the Louvre. #PFW pic.twitter.com/s1t85xkdRI
— Coco Rocha (@cocorocha) September 26, 2014

In Paris, we like our morning croissants with a side of @Dior. #PFW http://t.co/xqRyNUEiBp
— The Coveteur (@thecoveteur) September 26, 2014

ICYMI, @davidjulien debuted his S/S15 collection with a ballet #PFW http://t.co/05sGQZ6XsX pic.twitter.com/zthGLyTh6X
— T Magazine (@tmagazine) September 26, 2014

↧

The Best Thing About Fall Fashion Is Sweatpants

September 27, 2014, 4:00 am

≫ Next: Reese Witherspoon Was Red Hot At The 'Gone Girl' Premiere

≪ Previous: The Coolest Tweets From Paris Fashion Week

↧

Reese Witherspoon Was Red Hot At The 'Gone Girl' Premiere

September 27, 2014, 8:55 am

≫ Next: BYU Students Protest School's Ban On Beards

≪ Previous: The Best Thing About Fall Fashion Is Sweatpants

She may not be in the film, but Reese Witherspoon was the star of the night at the "Gone Girl" premiere in New York on Friday.

Witherspoon, who produced "Gone Girl," wowed on the red carpet in a form-fitting red gown:

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the 38-year-old actress opened up about why she felt compelled to work behind the scenes for the film:

“A couple of years ago I started looking at the scripts that were coming in, just through the normal Hollywood pipeline, and I was sort of dissatisfied with the parts for women," the actress said.

"And I thought, if I don’t get busy trying to produce things –- for myself, for other women –- who’s gonna do it?”

↧

BYU Students Protest School's Ban On Beards

September 27, 2014, 6:29 pm

≫ Next: 9 Laundry Room Ideas From Real-Life Homes

≪ Previous: Reese Witherspoon Was Red Hot At The 'Gone Girl' Premiere

PROVO, Utah (AP) -- A group of Brigham Young University students is protesting the Mormon church-owned school's ban on something its namesake once sported: a beard.

About 50 students, some donning paper beards, biked, skateboarded or rollerbladed their way from the Provo City Library to campus during the "Bike for Beards" protest on Friday night.

"I love BYU. I love being a student here," protest organizer Shane Pittson said. "But the rule on beards I find particularly outdated."

The 23-year-old international studies major and other students have launched a petition drive to get the school to lift the ban.

University spokeswoman Carri Jenkins said students agree to its grooming standards before their first day of class and the beard ban was set in place by students.

"It's nothing against beards. It's just how we choose to represent ourselves at the university," she told The Salt Lake Tribune (http://bit.ly/1pkn2fh ).

Brigham Young and many other early leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints grew beards as they aged. A statue of Young in downtown Salt Lake City depicts him with a beard, but another at BYU shows him clean-shaven.

The BYU Honor Code, created in the 1940s, states that "men are expected to be clean-shaven" and beards are not acceptable. But students can be exempted from the prohibition if they have a medical condition such as scarring.

Among other things, the university's mandatory student contract also forbids premarital sex, alcohol consumption and tattoos.

In 1971, then-university President Dallin Oaks defended the beard ban as "contemporary and pragmatic," but he said he would be surprised if it was not eventually changed.

At the time, Oaks said beards and long hair on men were elements of "slovenly appearance" linked to "protest, revolution and rebellion against authority. They are also symbols of hippie and drug culture."

Pittson enjoyed growing his own beard this summer, but he shaved before the protest.

"I figured it would make more of an impact to say, `I respect the university and here I am abiding by the rules but asking for change,' " he told The Tribune.

---

Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune, http://www.sltrib.com

↧

9 Laundry Room Ideas From Real-Life Homes

September 27, 2014, 9:10 pm

≫ Next: 5 Old-School Brands With Totally New Looks

≪ Previous: BYU Students Protest School's Ban On Beards

If there's one thing better than having a dishwasher in your kitchen, it's having access to a washer and dryer from the comfort of your very own home. But just because you have the appliances doesn't always mean you have the ideal setup. Maybe your laundry room's a little lackluster -- or maybe you're working with a closet and not really an entire room at all. Whatever the problem, there's a pretty good chance you can find a solution within the 9 brilliant ideas below...

1. Turn the space into a family command center.

2. Leave the detergent containers and flimsy dryer sheet boxes at the store.

3. Make the most of an underutilized closet.

4. Let your appliances stand out... in a good way.

5. Opt for sleek, plastic-free baskets.

6. Top things off with counter space for folding.

7. Forget white-washed -- go bold or go home.

8. Ditch doors for patterned fabric curtains.

9. Remember all the singles out there looking for a partner.

Have something to say? Check out HuffPost Home on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

**

Are you an architect, designer or blogger and would like to get your work seen on HuffPost Home? Reach out to us at homesubmissions@huffingtonpost.com with the subject line "Project submission." (All PR pitches sent to this address will be ignored.)

↧

5 Old-School Brands With Totally New Looks

September 28, 2014, 3:00 am

≫ Next: These Stylish Twins Have Way More Swagger Than You

≪ Previous: 9 Laundry Room Ideas From Real-Life Homes

Sure, we love the trendy, new brands on the block, but we're far from fickle. Which is why we're thrilled whenever one of our old-school fashion favorites makes a major comeback.

↧

These Stylish Twins Have Way More Swagger Than You

September 28, 2014, 4:00 am

≫ Next: Celebrities Sporting Nude Lip Colors Take Over This Week's Beauty List

≪ Previous: 5 Old-School Brands With Totally New Looks

Fashionable kids get us every single time. Their impeccable wardrobes and stylish little attitudes are generally too cute for words, and these twins are no exception.

HuffPost Style editors tend to swoon over various stylish CEO's and mini fashionistas, but we recently discovered "M" and "D" on Instagram and we just can't handle the swag.

Their coordinating outfits bring a whole new meaning to the term twinning. With their matching boat shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, fedoras and scarves, these two deserve a front row seat right next to Anna Wintour at Fashion Week. Or a play date with Mr. Cory, at the very least.

Scroll down for more cuteness... you won't be able to stop!

↧

Celebrities Sporting Nude Lip Colors Take Over This Week's Beauty List

September 28, 2014, 4:00 am

≫ Next: The Best Of Paris Fashion Week Street Style

≪ Previous: These Stylish Twins Have Way More Swagger Than You

If you're not into fall's dark lipstick trend, we're pretty sure you're going to love the nude lip colors celebrities have been wearing a lot lately.

We caught supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley smizing at a recent Moroccanoil event with her creamy nude pout. Actress Jessica Szohr attended a "Two Night Stand" premiere in Hollywood and accentuated her bronzed complexion with a beautiful beige lipstick. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian continues her love affair with flesh-toned lips while jet-setting across the globe to promote the Kardashian clothing collection.

Check out these nude lip colors below, and see which other celebs made our best and worst beauty list this week.

BEST: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

rosie huntington whiteley

We love how Huntington-Whiteley kept it simple here with brilliant, blonde waves, metallic gold eyeshadow, cat-eye liner and beigey-pink lipstick.

BEST: Jessica Szohr

jessica szhor

Szohr's tightly-lined lids, peachy bronzer and matte nude lip adds the finishing touch to her sexy, wavy ombré lob.

BEST: Kim Kardashian

Kim K. has become a regular on our best beauty list thanks to her shoulder-length hairstyle, flirty lashes and neutral face makeup.

BEST: Gugu Mbatha-Raw

gugu mbatha raw

The English actress made the promo rounds for her latest film, "Beyond the Lights", sporting a polished faux bob, smokey eye makeup and glossy pink lips.

WORST: Maika Monroe

This bangs-and-chignon combo is giving us flashbacks of our prom days, when we did our hair and makeup ourselves. With a sleeker hairdo and better blended eyeshadow, Monroe would have been a red carpet hit.

WORST: Tia Mowry

We adore Mowry's highlighted and center-parted hairstyle. The loose curls frame her oval-shaped face wonderfully. It's her silver eyeshadow that's giving us pause, as it looks ashy against her complexion.

WORST: Claire Coffee

clair coffee

Between the in-your-face side braid and floral button-up, "The West Wing" star looks like she's trying really hard to appear younger.

WORST: Cara Santana

Santana seems to be stuck in the J.Lo "On The 6" era with this tousled, high ponytail and overly bronzy face makeup.

↧

Latest Images