Here's What We Learned From Kim Kardashian's Tech Talk At Code Mobile

October 28, 2014, 6:02 am

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Kim Kardashian has a wildly successful video game that's making her boatloads of money.

She wouldn't say exactly how many boatloads during her tech talk at Recode's Code Mobile conference on Monday, where she spoke with Recode co-founder Kara Swisher, but we still managed to learn a few things about the 34-year-old.

1. She loves her BlackBerry.

Yes, she has an iPhone, but she's a big fan of the now discontinued BlackBerry Bold, and stocks up on them on eBay.

"[My BlackBerry is] my heart and soul, I love it and I’ll never get rid of it. I do have an iPhone, and I use it for photos. But if you write an email and you need to type fast -- I like having the [key]board," she told Swisher. "They don’t even have them in stores anymore. I buy them on eBay. It’s a BlackBerry Bold. And I like to have three in my room that I line up in case they break."



2. She's all about Instagram, but she's not into Snapchat, sorry.

"I’m loving Instagram. I think you can be really creative, and a little more intimate. It has more texture than just words, obviously,"she told Swisher, later revealing that she doesn't use Snapchat. "Sometimes there's too much out there, my little sisters use it, but I just don't have the time."



3. There are rules to Instagram, duh.

Just like Kardashian doesn't think it's sexy to Instagram photos of food, she explained that she has "a three-image rule, in the same setting."

"I try not to do more than three. It over-saturates my feed," she explained.



4. She says rumors she gets paid $10,000 to tweet are false.

“I would have been tweeting every two seconds if it was true," she said.



Via: Recode

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'Kama Sutra Connect-The-Dots' Is The Most Adult Connect-The-Dots Book Ever (EXCERPT)

October 28, 2014, 6:34 am

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Here's one connect-the-dots book you probably shouldn't give to your little niece for her birthday; it's more of an adults-only adventure, despite making use of a format commonly found in first-grade classrooms.

In her new book, Kama Sutra Connect-The-Dots, Eland Sparklers takes the classic eroticism of the Kama Sutra's sexual illustrations and converts the most explicit portions into unfinished connect-the-dot puzzles, adding another layer of cheeky mystery to the instructions. To see exactly how to complete these moves, you'll need to do some artwork yourself, and make sure to follow the directions.

Here are some excerpted illustrations that show connect-the-dots doesn't have to be just for kids:

The Tortoise Position:


The Kneeling Position:


The Inverted Crow Position:


The Exchanging Energy Position:


The Tantric Tortoise Position:


From Kama Sutra Connect-The-Dots by Eland Sparklers. Published by arrangement with Plume, a member of Penguin Group (USA), LLC. Copyright © 2014 by Eland Sparklers.

Nicole Miller's New NBA Dancer Uniforms Prove 'You Don't Have To Wear A Suit To Feel Strong'

October 28, 2014, 6:50 am

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The Philadelphia 76ers just got a little bit chicer. At least when it comes to the ladies dancing and cheering on the team at their games, anyway.

Women's Wear Daily reported on Tuesday that famed designer Nicole Miller has created a new dress for the Sixers' dance team to wear during the upcoming 2014-15 basketball season.

Miller, who is known for her fashion forward mindset, told WWD that designing the slightly more modest (but equally as awesome) dress falls in line with her upcoming ad campaign, which reads “you don’t have to wear a suit to feel strong.”

Thanks for coming out yesterday, Gov. Rendell! #NMSixersDancers

A photo posted by Sixers Dancers (@sixers_dancers) on Oct 10, 2014 at 8:51am PDT

But that notion takes on an entirely new meaning when applied to creating dresses for the NBA. In an industry where dancers can be scrutinized for their appearance, this tag line serves as an important reminder not only to the consumer, but to the strong, talented women wearing the dresses, too.

We can't wait to see the new look in action.

6 Inspiring Quotes From Diane von Furstenberg's 'The Woman I Wanted To Be'

October 28, 2014, 7:09 am

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Diane von Furstenberg has been an iconic face in fashion for over 40 years. Now, in her new memoir, she is sharing what she's learned along the way.

The Belgian-born designer and fashion mogul, listed as the 68th most powerful woman in the world, has had quite a life. Born to a mother who survived the concentration camps, had two children with an actual prince, and was taking the fashion world by storm by the time she was in her late 20s. Now, at 67, she shows no sign of slowing down yet.

Here are six of the best quotes from her book, The Woman I Wanted To Be.

On why beauty is more than just looks:






Her advice to young women:






How she changed after battling cancer:






Why she embraces aging:






Why she won't change her face as she gets older:






On living a full and happy life:

Kylie Jenner Is Really Over Talking About Her Lips

October 28, 2014, 7:11 am

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Kylie Jenner would like you to pick a new topic to talk about, please.

The 17-year-old reality star has grown very tired of people paying lip service to the size of her lips.

Over the past year, rumors have swirled that Jenner's plump pout is courtesy of a trip to the doctor, rather than mother nature taking its course, and frankly, Jenner is just over it.

On Monday, the youngest Jenner took to Twitter to basically tell her 7.45 million followers that it was time to change the topic of conversation:

how long are we gonna talk about this lip thing lmao

— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) October 28, 2014

Let's get a our lives together guys and talk about some important shit

— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) October 28, 2014

Just talk about something new at least. I'm bored.

— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) October 28, 2014

It's not the first time Jenner has spoken out about rumors she's had some work done.

"These plastic surgery rumors hurt my feelings to be honest and are kinda insulting," she wrote in April, though she later deleted the tweets. "Just in case anyone forgot.. I'm 16. The wonders of putting a little makeup on."

Transgender Supermodel Lea T. Opens Up About Life After Having Gender Confirmation Surgery (VIDEO)

October 28, 2014, 7:42 am

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In 2011, Lea T. was one of the most in-demand supermodels in the world. She had it all -- beauty, fame and a big paycheck. But, as she revealed that year on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," she had spent much of her life tormented by a painful secret.

Lea T. was assigned male at birth and grew up the son of a world-famous Brazilian soccer star and a very religious Catholic mother. As a child growing up in Italy, T. always felt different and questioned her sexuality at a young age.

"Realizing young [that] I like the same sex, for me was a taboo," Lea T. said on "The Oprah Show" three years ago. "I was feeling really uncomfortable."

When T. began presenting as a woman, she felt more like her true self, but still struggled with this new life. "It's really difficult because you fight with all the world," she explained at the time. "You fight with your family, you fight with yourself, too, because you have to change everything in yourself."

In 2008, Lea T. began hormone replacement therapy and was awaiting gender confirmation surgery, a difficulty in and of itself. "When you start your process, your heart becomes really sick. I was really disappointed with life because you walking in the street and the people laughing about you," she said tearfully. "When you start the hormones, it's really, really hard. I think it's weird seeing my breasts and the penis."

When she spoke with Oprah back then, Lea T. was still awaiting her surgery and admitted that she was scared of both the physical and emotional pain of the procedure. A year after the interview, in 2012, Lea T. had the surgery and recently opened up to "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" about what her life has been like since her medical transition.

"It was a really intense period," she admits. "I had a lot of pressure on me and on my life."

At the same time, she says, she understood that the surgery wasn't going to alter anything about her fundamental personality or character.

"Doing a sex change, you're gonna change a part of your body... That's all... You're gonna still be the same person," Lea T. says simply. "When I wake afterwards, I was still me, liked the same things."

When people hear Lea T.'s story, most want to know about how the last few years have changed her life. "I don't have a boyfriend," she says. "I [normally like] guys, but I don't exclude maybe one day, [I could] have a girlfriend. I don't have a problem with this."

What's more important than defining her sexuality, Lea T. says, is focusing on the innate qualities of a person.

"I believe much more in love and heart," she says. "That's much bigger [than] to see what you have in the middle of your legs."

More: Whatever happened to the 11-year-old "Oprah Show" guest who wanted a sex change?

"Oprah: Where Are They Now?" airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on OWN.



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Kim Kardashian Says North West Painted An Hermes Bag For Her Birthday

October 28, 2014, 7:51 am

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Hermes bags apparently double as canvases in Kim Kardashian's world because the reality star received yet another painted purse, this time featuring the artistic stylings of none other than little 1-year-old North West.

The reality star chatted with People magazine at her annual birthday bash at Tao in Las Vegas on Friday, sharing the details about what Kanye West and their daughter did to celebrate her 34th.

“Kanye had a box, a purse, this Hermes purse, and I opened it and I thought it was so cool. It was all painted really cool and then there was my computer and it said, ‘Press Play,’" she said. “I pressed play and my daughter was sitting outside painting the purse. I thought it was an artist that painted the purse, some custom thing. I thought it was some new artist, and it was my daughter. It was amazing and I have it all on video.”

An Hermes bag can be priced in the lower thousands and upward of $60,000.

Most parents might keep such a pricey accessory away from a toddler with a paint brush, but West is clearly not one of those parents.

The "Yeezus" star is a fan of unique presents. Last December, West gave Kardashian an Hermes Birkin bag -- prices of which start around $16,000 -- decorated with a nude painting by contemporary artist George Condo for Christmas.

For her birthday this year, West took Kardashian to Hawaii for 24 hours, where they spent two hours shopping at The Gap, Kardashian told Us Weekly. Adding: "We bought cream sweaters -- we bought like five of them and we're going to reconstruct them and make things out of them."

The 10 Best Stores To Buy Makeup For Halloween

October 28, 2014, 7:56 am

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While there are folks who invest a lot of time and money in their Halloween costumes each year, there are a significant amount of partygoers who wait until the very last minute to pull something together that looks pulled-together.

Yet somehow when all you need is face paint, your local drugstore will somehow already be out of stock. Lucky for you, we've put together a list of the best places to shop for Halloween makeup. Let us know in the comments section if we missed any of your go-to stores.

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Paisley Is Making A Comeback

October 28, 2014, 8:21 am

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Flashback to the '70s of passé shag rugs, big hair, and loud paisley prints. That's right, those busy patterned ties you remember your grandfather always wearing have trickled down to skivvies as the hottest trend in men's underwear right now. The Underwear Expert has rounded up our favorite current looks for you, so you don't have to waste your time searching for them!

These are not the classic printed teardrops of the past. Brands have reinvented the retro print to fit into the modern world. Taking the past for a spin, the new paisley designs plays with the original shape in scale, texture, and color combinations. Brands like Andres Velasco, Björn Borg, Frank Dandy, Happy Socks, and Perry Ellis have all put their own twist on this kidney-shaped design so an entire new generation can enjoy the classical print in a new way. See how paisley is making a comeback from the examples we're loving right now in the gallery below!



For the rest of the story, and to shop the looks featured, head over to The Underwear Expert.

A Day in the Life With Angela Simmons: Girl Boss on the Rise

October 28, 2014, 8:27 am

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We are finally in an era where women empowerment and messages of uplifting sisterhood are penetrating our subconscious. I feverishly scout for women who define this message while fulfilling their true purpose, Angela Simmons is amongst the elite group that I speak of. With last minute prepping for her recent fashion show, I followed as she clearly demonstrated the term #GirlBoss.



As with any powerhouse, Angela maximizes by surrounding herself with women who support, uplift and basically help run her up and coming empire. The ANGELA I AM team are those pictured with Angela at numerous events, vacations, and personal celebrations, these women also assist with the flawless execution of her runway shows. I arrived at the showroom before anyone and as the ladies entered with their game faces on, I knew they were there to work. Focused and prepared, they laid out the pictures, accessories, shoes and every minor detail they might need. When Angela arrived, they fell into place and together they lined up the rack, scrambling for a missing skirt and used photographs as a reference. Their chemistry is sincere and they hold Angela's vision as a priority. Women supporting women displayed at its best.



As the last rack was lifted into the silver Splinter, a final check list was cleared and we were off to the Style 360 venue. We arrived as Serena William's show wrapped up and styled celebrities lined the sidewalk. Collectively rushing to unpack the van, we filled the freight elevator and unleashed the magic of a full fledge fashion show. Enduring the pressure of New York Fashion Week, Angela calmly spoke to each and every person responsible for helping execute the "Back to basics" runway show.

Hair and make-up stylists carried out prior discussions of high ponytails, flat ironed tips, clean faces and pouty lips. Ballerinas practiced on the empty runway while Angela sat front row. With her eyes mesmerized by the tip-toeing dancers, she counted steps and even applauded when they finished. The final run through with the models was where her inner boss stood out as she perfected timing with the talented DJ Quiana Parks. Pacing each model to the beat of her custom mix, a frustrated Angela asked the model to stand aside so she could show her how it should be done. Her attention to detail clearly separates her from the ordinary and her hands on approach is what solidified my respect for this young entrepreneur.



After her final instructions were handled, she hurried into her dressing room with minutes to spare. Although there wasn't an opportunity for an interview, I found it incredibly humbling how she carved time out to spend with her family before the show. In a private green room sat her famed father, Reverend Run from the legendary hip hop group, Run-DMC. I noted throughout the evening how discreet the Simmons family was and how they sat back to watch Angela stand firmly in the spotlight.


VIP guests sat front row and a buzz began to circle the room. Tyson Beckford, Yandy Smith, Erica Cambell of Mary Mary, Monyetta Shaw, Tameka Raymon, Jennifer Williams and more filled the front row . The anticipation of Angela's latest project came to a halt once the DJ's beat dropped and silence was demanded. Elegantly posing, each ballerina returned to the runway and delivered a flawless performance as two-time Emmy award winning violist, Damien Escobar delivered a jaw dropping piece.



Immediately following his opening act, striking models fiercely summoned our attention as they appeared one by one in stellar high heels and studded footwear. Clothed in an easy mix of reliable favorites and featuring new designers Muehlefer, Big Park and Smith the Second, Angela dressed each girl with a trained eye. The grand finale starred her stunning sister, Vanessa Simmons and debuted baby Ava Marie. As camera flashes filled the second floor venue, supporters clapped and cheered for another successful show. My favorite moment of the evening was as the house lights lit, Rev. Run stood up took Justy by her hand and reached around their family. Gently guiding them away from the crowd and allowing all the attention on his baby girl.



Spending the day shadowing a woman who is a visionary put lots into perspective. All the hard work and dedication it takes to bring your idea into fruition is more than the average person would ever tolerate but the pressure is far greater when you already have an audience. Although heir to a music icon, she is determined to create a legacy that is rightfully deserved on her own. It's clear that she's earned the respect of many trendsetters and consistently packs her events with reputable personalities with the help of her publicist, Anne Edmond. She is a woman on the rise.



With the immense amount of effort we put into breeding independent women and fueling the women empowerment message, Angela puts her efforts into being a role model with her philanthropy work and exceptional work ethic. Backed by an amazing team, she collaborates, inspires and fulfills the role of a true Girl Boss. Overall, my experience with Angela Simmons helped clarify who she is as a woman and business owner. It takes a lot to step out of Daddy's shadow and demand attention for your own efforts, but Angela has exceeded even her own expectations. Congratulations on the success of identifying with your dreams and setting up genuine relationships with those who help pillar your vision

Watch our day unfold with this exclusive backstage video:

Day in the Life Anglea Simmons- NYFW 2014 from Daniel Vasquez on Vimeo.

How One 8th Grader Is Knitting Her Way To The Top

October 28, 2014, 8:34 am

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When Lily DeBell learned to knit from her grandma five years ago, she didn't expect the craft to make her a CEO by the time she was in middle school. But as you can see from her presentation at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship competition, shown above, the Baltimore eighth grader's already a full-fledged entrepreneur.

Lily combined her love of knitting with business savvy to establish her award-winning company, Lily's Legwarmers, as reported by WBALTV's Channel 11 News. After her presentation, Lily's organic dance-wear legwarmer business went on to win the competition's $25,000 prize. Her competitors, some of whom were even high-school and college students, were no match for her carefully calculated research, marketing and analytics.

Lily says this victory is just the first step for the growing brand. She told WBALTV, "I want to hire more labor, I want to get insured and find a wholesaler. After that, I'd like to extend our product and keep growing the business and making more sales." Now that's a plan we can get behind.


[h/t Channel 11 News, WBALTV]


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Kate Gosselin Looks Pretty Different With Long Hair While Filming 'Kate Plus 8'

October 28, 2014, 8:46 am

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Kate, is that you?

Kate Gosselin is barely recognizable in this photo of her at a family yard sale in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The reality star and mother of eight, who has grown out her signature blond pixie cut over the years, went makeup-free at the sale, which was reportedly being filmed for an upcoming "Kate Plus 8" special on TLC.



Her ex-husband Jon Gosselin and their children were also in attendance for the event, which partly benefited the Animal Rescue League.

Kate took to her Twitter account to announce the sale and clear up rumors about her motivation behind it:

Fyi: Yardsales r NOT $ makers. Purging is gr8 organizational skill, especially after construction/losing major storage space! #StopRumors

— Kate Gosselin (@Kateplusmy8) October 22, 2014

We had a memory filled X at r yardsale! Met hundreds of THE nicest ppl &saw many old friends 2! PLUS raised tons of $ for ARL Berks County

— Kate Gosselin (@Kateplusmy8) October 25, 2014

Thank you ALL 4 coming out to meet us! My kids had fun w ur kids on playground! And thx 2 for your generous donations to ARL Berks County!

— Kate Gosselin (@Kateplusmy8) October 25, 2014

Amy Poehler's Book 'Yes Please' Will Give You All The Life Advice You Need On Every Subject

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that women adore Amy Poehler. It is also a truth universally acknowledged that if you are a funny female celebrity who also happens to be a writer, you should publish a somewhat confessional and definitely hilarious comic memoir. Enter Poehler's Yes Please.

Her voice is not the same as Tina Fey's in Bossypants or Mindy Kaling's in Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? or Lena Dunham's in Not That Kind Of Girl, though Poehler does admit to reading all three of these memoirs along with Nora Ephron's Heartburn while writing her book. The beauty is that a genre which celebrates and lifts up the voices of hilarious, interesting women is hard-pressed to feel over-saturated.

Equal parts memoir and self-help -- as Poehler puts it, she engages in some "light emotional sharing" -- I finished Yes Please feeling that I knew who Poehler was a little better, and convinced that under different circumstances we would be great friends. Because Amy Poehler is just like us -- except when she's not. She loves her children, has had a fair share of panic attacks and a bout of postpartum depression, and has tried cocaine and made mac and cheese while stoned, but she's also friends with Seth Meyers and Tina Fey and Spike Jonze and Martin Short and Rachel Dratch and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

I also learned that the author gives damn good advice. Bonus: She is correct about most things. She even told me (and by me, I mean everyone that reads her book) that "I have the Angelina Jolie of vaginas" should be a pullquote for any articles written. And since there are few one-liners that could top this one, I have decided to oblige Poehler's request:

"I have the Angelina Jolie of vaginas."

But beyond funny observations ("Keep your virginity for as long as you can, until it starts to feel weird to you. Then just get it over with.") and anecdotes about Poehler's celebrity pals ("Rashida Jones is the prettiest person I have ever met."), the best thing about Yes Please is just how very human it feels. And like life, it's not perfect, it moves quickly, it forces you to confront dark subjects, and it's deeply enjoyable along the way.

Without further ado, here are 32 pieces of excellent life advice, courtesy of Amy Poehler:



When in doubt, laugh.
"Going from crying to laughing that fast and hard happens maybe five times in your life and that extreme right turn is the reason why we are alive, and I believe it extends our life by many years."

Don't forget to have fun.
"Nobody looks stupid when they are having fun."

Remember to "scare yourself and feel alive."
"Adventure and danger can be good for your heart and soul."





Writing is work.
"The truth is, writing is this: hard and boring and occasionally great but usually not."

If you want to be a writer, you just have to f**king do it.
"And then you just do it. You just dig in and write it. You use your body ... You put your hand on your heart and feel it beating and decide if what you wrote feels true. You do it because the doing of it is the thing."

Writing is power.
"You can create something and the world will be forever indebted to and dependent on you."





Going through a divorce is a unique sort of pain.
"When you are a person going through a divorce you feel incredibly alone, yet you are constantly reminded by society how frequently divorce happens and how common it has become. You aren't allowed to feel special, but no one understands the specific ways you are in pain."

But that pain doesn't last forever.
"Someday you will wake up feeling 51 percent happy and slowly, molecule by molecule, you will feel like yourself again."





Don't bother fighting it.
"Fighting aging is like the War on Drugs. It's expensive, does more harm than good, and has been proven to never end."

Getting older gives you superpowers.
"Getting older also helps you develop X-ray vision. The strange thing is that the moment people start looking at you less is when you start being able to see through people more."





Find professional role models and soak up their wisdom.
"Watching great people do what you love is a good way to start learning how to do it yourself."

Own your success.
"[My friend] pointed out that people were really starting to know my name and asked me if I 'could believe it.' 'Yes,' I said. I had worked for over a decade to get to this moment."

But don't pin all of your happiness on career milestones.
"Try to care less. Practice ambivalence. Learn to let go of wanting it. Treat your career like a bad boyfriend."





You will probably deal with some bullshit when you turn 40.
"Once a woman turns 40 she has to start dealing with two things: younger men telling her they are proud of her and older men letting her know they would have sex with her."

Misogyny definitely exists. And if you are a woman, you will experience it in some form.
"I have been mugged but not raped, pushed and spit on by someone I knew, and forced to pull over in a road-rage incident where a man stuck his head into my car and told me he was going to 'cum in my face.' And I count myself very lucky. That is what 'very lucky' feels like."





Beauty isn't everything. Find your strength and own it.
"Decide what your currency is early. Let go of what you will never have. People who do this are happier and sexier."

Don't be afraid to make a fool of yourself.
"Looking silly can be very powerful. People who are committing and taking risks become the king and queen of my prom."

You don't need to apologize for everything. But be kind to yourself when you do.
"It takes years as a woman to unlearn what you have been taught to be sorry for. It takes years to find your voice and seize your real estate."





Women are dangerous when they're pregnant -- in a good way.
"When you are pregnant you can get away with a lot of shit. Women really are at their most dangerous during this time. Your hormones are telling you that you are strong and sexy, everyone is scared of you, and you have a built-in sidekick who might come out at any minute."

Your birth plan, your choice.
"Good for her! Not for me. That is the motto women should constantly repeat over and over again."





Listen to your heart instead of your brain when you mess up.
"Your brain is not your friend when you need to apologize."

Learn to channel your shame productively.
"Shame is difficult. It's a weapon and a signal. It can paralyze or motivate."

Remember that apologizing isn't about you.
"Apologies have nothing to do with you. They are balloons in the sky. They may never land."





Working moms and stay-at-home moms don't need to be in opposition.
"There is an unspoken pact that women are supposed to follow. I am supposed to act like I constantly feel guilty about being away from my kids. (I don't. I love my job.) Mothers who stay at home are supposed to pretend they are bored and wish they were doing more corporate things. (They don't. They love their job.)"

"Every mother needs a wife."
"Every mother needs a wife who takes care of her and helps her become a better mother. The women who have helped me have stood in my kitchen and shared their lives."

Feel free to bribe your children.
"It's a wonderful day when your child gets old enough to be bribed. It's a whole new tool in your arsenal."





Female pleasure matters. Make sure you're getting it.
"God punished us with the gift of being able to fake it. Show God who the real boss is by getting off and getting yours."

But don't make sex only about the orgasm.
"You might not make it to the finish line every time. Don't worry about it. Each part of the journey can be great."

Embrace what turns you on.
"I am a fan of porn. It can be a very nice accompaniment to an evening of self-pleasure. It's as important as a good wine pairing."





Men and women approach friendship differently.
"I find that, in general, the amount of sharing men do with each other in one year is about the same as what I share with my female friends while we wait for our cars at the valet."

Female friends are your best moral support.
"Sometimes Tina [Fey] is like a very talented bungee-jumping expert. All it takes is for Tina to softly say, 'We can do this, right?' and I suddenly feel like I can jump off a bridge."





True love is in the details.
"I woke up apologizing for my snoring and he pulled out the two earplugs he had worn to bed so that he could hear what I was saying. It was one of the most romantic gestures I have ever seen."



Amy Poehler's Yes Please is available for purchase on Amazon.

3 Cheap & Easy Halloween Makeup Ideas For A Haunting Good Time

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Jim Riswold's "Make Believe Damien Hirst For The Love of God" Skull

Products you'll need: Rainbow sprinkles; black eyeliner; gray and white face paint; prosthetic adhesive; makeup sponge; Q-tips; tweezers.

1. Black out the eyes, nose and mouth by painting on black eyeliner or smoothing on a Q-tip with black Halloween face paint.
2. Use a flat makeup brush to draw on white teeth. Then outline in gray.
3. Dab prosthetic adhesive with a sponge onto your face where you want the rainbow sprinkles to adhere. Keep in mind: It takes a few minutes for adhesive to tack, allowing you enough time to manipulate the application of sprinkles.
4. Once sprinkles set, clean up area around eyes, nose and mouth by removing stray pieces with a pair of tweezers to avoid smudging makeup.

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Products you'll need:



Twisty the Clown of "American Horror Story: Freak Show"


Products you'll need: Flesh bald cap; liquid latex; bobby pins; Q-tips; black and brown eyeliners; dark red lipstick; white face paint; Fresh Scab (blood makeup); clown wig.

1. Pin hair back until it's smooth enough to fit underneath bald cap.
2. Cut edges to fit around your head shape, but don't worry about it being perfect as this character's scalp isn't.
3. Seal bald cap with a small amount of liquid latex in the front. Dab it on to get that "I just scalped someone" effect.
4. Use a black eyeliner or cream pencil to sketch the outline of the sad mouth. Go wide!
5. Draw the teeth with a thin brush, using brownish-red cream or dark red lipstick.
6. Sponge on white face paint everywhere besides the mouth. Be sure to white out the bald cap as well.
7. Deepen the nasal folds with a chestnut/brown pencil or liner, and use a Q-tip to press deeper into face paint.
8. Blacken eyes with cream liner or Halloween face makeup. Then, draw deep red lines over the eyelids.
9. Create a scar along the bald cap by brushing red lipstick or face paint as a base and applying Fresh Scab on top. Pro tip: Pat on the faux blood around the edges of skull and deepen with black paint to get that grotesque texture.
10. Finally, cut up red, green and yellow pieces from a clown wig and tape onto the top of your bald cap. Muss up to your liking.

Natural Hair Offers More Styling Options Than You Think

October 29, 2014, 11:29 am

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If you thought embracing your natural hair meant marrying yourself to just a handful of styling options, think again.

In the November issue of Essence magazine, hairstylist Derrick Scurry outlines 14 different looks that most women don't realize are possible with natural hair. HuffPost Live's Nancy Redd got a preview on Tuesday, when she spoke with Scurry and Essence editor-in-chief Vanessa K. De Luca about the new frontier of natural styles.

"You shouldn't get caught in just one look. There's about 67 different textures of natural hair. Each one works differently, so you should find out what is the best style for your curl pattern," Scurry said.

The key is thinking about shape rather than focusing only on curl texture. Whether it's stretching them, loosening them or blowing them out, natural curls are versatile today in a way they were not in years past, De Luca added.

"There's so many more products, there's so many more techniques, there's so many different ways you can experiment and try different things with your hair that just weren't available when I was little," she said.

Get some of Essence's best natural hair styling tips in the video above, and click here for the full HuffPost Live conversation about what's coming up in the magazine's November issue.

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Sofia Coppola Made A Charming Holiday Movie Out Of Gap Ads

October 29, 2014, 11:59 am

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Sofia Coppola has made a series of Gap ads disguised as a holiday-themed short film. Titled "Gauntlet," "Mistletoe," "Crooner" and "Pinball," the spots show families gathering together for Christmas and Thanksgiving. There's unrequited love, family drama, reunited friends and an adorable boy singing karaoke.

In keeping with the way Coppola uses music in her films "The Bling Ring," "Lost In Translation" and "The Virgin Suicides," the soundtrack includes "I Got Stripes” by Johnny Cash, "I'm Not Ready for Love” by The Promise, “Cry” by Johnnie Ray and “Deep Down” performed by Hazel and the Jolly Boys.

"Sofia has brilliantly translated Gap’s snapshots of these authentic family characters to the screen," Seth Farbman, Gap’s Global Chief Marketing Officer, said in a statement. “Sofia is a great fashion icon and helped us bring our fashion themes to life alongside the storytelling of family fun for the festive season."

As part of Gap's Dress Normal campaign, Coppola's is the second batch of Gap ads by an award-winning director; David Fincher released four black-and-white videos for the company in August.

Watch Coppola's work for Gap:

"Mistletoe"


"Gauntlet"


"Crooner"


"Pinball"

Carol Alt: Renee Zellweger's New Look Spawned From 'An Issue With Her Lids'

October 29, 2014, 12:22 pm

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Renee Zellweger's dramatically changed look has been a large part of the media narrative as of late, with Zellweger coming forth and claiming that it's simply a result of her living "a different, happy, more fulfilling life."

But that's not what former supermodel Carol Alt heard, she explained in a HuffPost Live interview on Wednesday.

"I know Renee had an issue with her lids. They were very heavy and I believe what she was having was that kind of an issue," she told host Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani.

The Sports Illustrated cover girl wishes Zellweger had been more open about getting a procedure done, as well as her reasons for doing it.

"I think that she should've just said 'I had a medical issue. I had to take care of it. My lids were heavy'," she said. "I have several girlfriends who have heavy lids and did that, because they couldn't fully open their eye."

Despite reports of the contrary, the 53-year-old says she's never had any work done herself because she's afraid of scarring.

"Life & Style -- thank you guys by the way, I'm very flattered -- said I had [a surgery] when you cut your eye lids -- I was flattered!," she laughed.

Watch the rest of Carol Alt's conversation with HuffPost Live here.

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Make It Work: An Interview With Project Runway Season 13 Finalist (and Fan Favorite) Emily Payne

October 29, 2014, 12:45 pm

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With the Project Runway Season 13 reunion show airing this week, I thought now would be a perfect time to catch up with my darling friend (and Season 13 finalist), Emily Payne, about her time as a contestant on the show this year and what life is like now that it's over.

Payne is a San Francisco-based designer and full-blown visionary. Overseeing two fashion houses of her own creation -- Leathertongue and Devon Rose -- and balancing motherhood and newfound mainstream television fame, Emily is riding the Project Runway rollercoaster with a level of grace fans of the show have not seen before. If you caught any of this season, you have no doubt already fallen head-over-heels in love with this sweet, talented creature.

Watch Emily Payne's pre-season designer home visit video, then read our chat below - and be sure to tune into Lifetime Thursday for the reunion. The trailer promises fireworks!




Logan Lynn: Hey Emily! Thanks for chatting with me today. Anyone who has been following your run on this 13th season of Project Runway knows that you took your final bow as a contestant on the episode just before the finale. How does it feel to finally be able to talk about it after having to keep so painfully quiet for so long?

Emily Payne: Well, my family already knew and the friends and random people who approached me afterwards had so many things to say themselves that I was left just nodding, smiling and saying "thank you". A lot of people seemed really passionate about the fact that they thought I should have gone to Fashion Week, and everyone thanked me for being gracious in my elimination and never becoming involved in the drama.

Lynn: Yes! Zen master realness. I keep going back and forth between feeling glad that you made it so close to the end and then feeling like that must also have been difficult on some level to be so close to the crown and then be eliminated. How has that been?

Payne: It's actually been ok. I pretty much knew halfway into the competition that I wouldn't be able to win because the judges just didn't appreciate my aesthetic -- but I also knew I had to just keep doing me because my main goal was to get my real work out in the public eye and get orders. I ended up getting overloaded with requests for the hoodie that I got eliminated for, and it ended up auctioning off with the highest bid for any of the designs that season, so I'm happy.


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Lynn: You played that just right, dude -- and, being a finalist/decoy, while they weren't televised, I know you got to enjoy some of those finale perks.

Payne: Yes! You still get to show your collection at Fashion Week and none of the press know who is actually still in the competition or not. So you still get all the exposure and, at that point, way less stress since you are no longer being judged.

Lynn: That sounds kind-of perfect, actually. What was getting to show at New York Fashion week like?

Payne: It was incredible! The funny thing is, I had written in my planner six months ago that I would be taking a trip to NYC to check out the collections this year and try to network. It made me smile when I saw that. I would have never guessed that I would actually be showing at fashion week instead of just watching!

Lynn: Well, I could have guessed that...but it's still so amazing. It seems like the exposure piece has been working so far, too. I saw that you were just photographed with Patricia Field and had a show in Benicia. Are things blowing up for you post-Runway?

Payne: Things have definitely become very busy, which I love. The worst thing for me is having an empty appointment calendar! The show in Benicia was so much fun. It was great hanging out with Richard Hallmarq from season 11, and the ladies who threw the show set myself and my daughter Devon up in a really cute hotel in downtown Benicia. It was a wonderful mother/daughter bonding and fashion weekend all in one.

Lynn: So sweet! Many moons ago when we were both living in San Francisco you had a line called Brick, as well as one called Minette. These days your design efforts are divided between your children's line, Devon Rose, and your killer women's line, Leathertongue. How would you describe each of these for a consumer who may not be familiar with your work?



Payne: Leathertongue is very hard-versus-soft. It's tough, but still has a femininity to it. I like minimal, sleek and sculptural looks. I use very expensive fabrics with a lot of texture and sheen and pay attention to all the little details of construction to make every piece special. The kids line "Devon Rose"is the mini version of my women's line but with a quirky, colorful edge to it.

Lynn: They are both gorgeous. This season on Project Runway you made a name for yourself not just for your forward-thinking looks, but also for the way you were so kind and welcoming to your fellow contestants and your grace with the judges. Even in times when they were critical of your work, you handled yourself beautifully - a rarity in the reality TV genre, and a refreshing change of pace for Project Runway fans. How did you stay so impossibly calm and lovely the whole time?

Payne: Well, thank you! I hate to say it, but I think it was easier for me because of age! (laughs) I'm just very fortunate to have a really strong, supportive family that I kept in my mind the whole time I was there. I also knew that my daughter would be watching and I wanted to set a good example for her.

Lynn: You set a good example for all of us, doll -- and other than a few very notable moments between a couple of the contestants, this year's group of designers seemed to really get along. Was this a surprise to you?

Payne: Yes! I felt very fortunate to be in a cast with so many nice people. I really thought I would be having to deal with a lot of cattiness and stupid drama. There really was very little to none of that.

Lynn: As a viewer, it seemed like the judges were generally harder on folks this year than in previous seasons -- and not particularly open to designs which may have strayed from the beaten path. I was pleased that you stayed true to your design aesthetic throughout, but did you feel that the judges were harder to navigate than you had expected?



(Photo by Isaac Trumbo)



Payne: Yes. Zac in particular...and his opinion mattered to me the most, since he was the only one of the judges that was actually a designer. It was nice that he appreciated my construction and noticed the little details, but for the most part he wasn't feeling me. It makes sense to me now, looking at his work. We have very different tastes.

Lynn: I am going to bite my tongue about all of the mean things I feel like saying right now. How was working with Tim Gunn as your mentor? It seemed like you two had a special thing going.

Payne: I really love and admire Tim. He is a genuine, good guy. I always noticed how he tried to say "hi" to everyone. I was so happy that he seemed to get me most of the time. It gave me the confidence to keep going.

Lynn: He totally loved you! Smart man. With the grand finale having just passed -- which was much less grand because you weren't there -- who were you rooting for? Did you have a favorite designer (or designers) this season?

Payne: I'm back and fourth on Amanda and Kini. I really wanted both of them to succeed because, not only are they very talented and hard working, but they are both really sweet people who deserved to win. They both possess the professionalism and dedication to take that $100,000 and really create something amazing! I hope to hang out with them in the near future.

Lynn: I'm guessing being away from your daughter Devon and husband Isaac (who I introduced you to many years ago) for so long was difficult, on top of the stress of the show. How has your reunion been with those two?

Payne: It was beautiful! They met me at the airport and Devon came running at me and jumped on me. Isaac rented a car and drove us to Saulsalito and we had lunch by the water. He couldn't stop staring and smiling, and Devon couldn't stop talking. (laughs)

Lynn: That sounds cute. What has been your favorite part of being on this season of Project Runway?





Payne: That's a hard one. I think my favorite part was just knowing that I was able to do it. I had been wanting to be on that show for so long, and I really thought that it was one of those dreams that would not be realized. Now I can say that I did it, and I'm proud of the results. It changed my life and I feel like it's been a really positive journey for me and my family.

Lynn: How has being suddenly thrust into the public eye been for you? Fame is a bit strange, no?

Payne: It is weird! I think I get noticed a lot more because of my hair.

Lynn: If the opportunity comes to be on Project Runway: All Stars, would you take it?

Payne: I would. It's different judges and now I know the routine.

Lynn: Who are some of your style heroes and fashion influences?

Payne: I am totally all about Haider Ackermann right now. He's so street and romantic at the same time. In the past it's been Isabel Marant, Jean Paul Gaultier and, in the beginning, Thierry Mugler. My favorite fashion movies are always Romantic period. I love the new Anna Karenina with Keira Knightley and Aaron Tyler Johnson. Cheri with Rupert Friend and Michelle Pfeiffer is beautiful to look at as well.

Lynn: Who would you love to collaborate with or hope to dress moving forward?

Payne: Alice Glass from Crystal Castles -- and I would love to make some guys stuff for you, Logan! You always wore the men's stuff I used to make for Brick so well!

Lynn: Oh my god. Sign me up. I'm guessing you have opportunities coming your way left and right! What can we expect from you next?

Payne: I'm working on a new kids collection which will be available for purchase online in Mid-November. It's being shot by an amazing kids magazine in Helsinki called Rawr. We have an "Indie go-go" campaign in the works to raise money to get our own brick and mortar boutique -- something my husband and I have always wanted to do. I'm also doing a new collection for the women's line which will debut on Valentines day at "Lovesick", Alexandria Von Brommson's show. I also try to get new items up every week in our Etsy boutiques, so make sure to check back often.



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Is Eco-Fashion Full of Scrap? Watch and Find Out

October 29, 2014, 1:12 pm

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This new video from Tonlé, an ethical fashion brand in Cambodia, highlights a big problem in our world.... excessive waste. Tonlé's campaign points out that every year 100 million pounds of textiles worldwide are thrown away, which equals the weight of 14 cruise ships. By finding a way to use those fabric scraps to create new products, Rachel Faller and her team at Tonlé are able to create jobs, make products that appeal to the ethical consumer, and make money.... all from scraps that mainstream factories were going to throw away.



Another fashion brand that is designed to keep beautiful raw materials out of landfills is Elvis & Kresse, a U.K. based luxury line of bags and belts that are produced from recycled fire hoses. On a regular basis the U.K. fire department decommissions their old fire hose, meaning tons of hose is ending up in the landfill... or at least it was until Elvis & Kresse came along! They are able to not only save this material from landfills but also make Harrods-worthy products out of it, all while giving 50 percent of the profits back to The Firefighters Charity.

I tip my hat to these entrepreneurs who are finding ways to lighten our waste and make beauty from scrap. Visit Tonlé's Kickstater Page if you want to learn more about this problem in the fashion sector and to vote with your money by supporting more ethical brands.

Jennifer Lopez Makes Green Cropped Blazer And Matching Pants Look Fierce

October 29, 2014, 1:16 pm

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Jennifer Lopez can pretty much make anything look completely chic, even a cropped emerald-green blazer and matching trousers.

Lopez donned an ICB top and pants with Christian Louboutin shoes and an Hermes bracelet as she made her way to filming Hollywood Week for "American Idol" Tuesday. She was photographed waving to paparazzi as she walked with fellow judges Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr.

The superstar singer is returning to the judges table for Season 14 of the singing competition, set to debut on Fox Jan. 14.