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German Model Beshine Claims To Have Size 32Z Breasts

January 18, 2015, 6:12 am
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A German model is pounding her chest with pride: She claims she has the world's largest augmented breasts.

Mayra Hills, 27, who models under the name "Beshine," claims to have has size 32Z breasts on her 5-foot-6 frame. But it's hard to believe all of her measurements add up.

Hills lists her weight as 130 pounds on her NSFW website, but that may not be completely accurate considering each breast contains 10,000 cc of saline.

Uproxx.com claims each breast weighs 20 pounds, which the Metro helpfully points out is equivalent to the weight of a toddler, a car tire or four, large rainbow trout. That fact alone raises a few flags about the story's authenticity, as we remember all to well what happened the last time someone tried to make us look like a boob.

Mills' website says her chest comes in at 72 pounds, or more than half her body weight.




She started as a 32A-cup before her first boob job, according to her website.

"I just wanted to have bigger and bigger boobs and the boobie greed monster in me never stopped being greedy and hungry. So sometime ago when I reached a certain size, fans from all over the world started to tell me that I have the largest augmented boobs. That's cool and sounds interesting and it seems that I have reached a milestone. But for me the most important thing is, that I follow my inner voice and I currently have not reached my goal. My fans know what that means."







Hills says her implants can be expanded further if she desires.

However, life isn't easy with measurements of 59-28-36. Although she can buy pants and shorts off the rack, bras must be made to order and tops "must either be very big and wide or narrow, and very elastic," according to her website.

Tight spaces like cars, elevators and movie seats pose additional challenges.

"Of course it is hard to put on shoes or shave legs if you do not see your own feet," she explained in her FAQ. "Sleeping on my stomach is no longer possible and on my back too because of the weight. So sleeping a bit sidewise is comfortable."




Even with all of Mills' plastic surgery, there's a woman with a more robust, natural physique according to Guinness World Records.

That would be Annie Hawkins-Turner, 52, aka Norma Stitz, of Atlanta Her breast size is said to be 102ZZZ.










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'SNL' Parodied Justin Bieber's New Calvin Klein Ads, Because He's A Big Boy Now

January 18, 2015, 8:51 am
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6 Confessions of a Curly-Haired Girl

January 18, 2015, 9:09 am
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I was born bald as a cue ball and stayed that way until I was around 2 years old -- my mother used to attach bows to my head using scotch tape because there was zero hair to tie anything to.

I spent my elementary school years with thick, coarse, wavy hair. It still brings tears to my eyes thinking of Mom brushing it up into pigtails, finishing it off with that weird '70s yarn all the girls wore.

Then, puberty hit. And my hair got curly and gigantic. It was the '80s and the era of my hair was born for had finally arrived.

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Sure, there are may breeds of curly-haired girls -- the ones with the soft flowy waves, the air-dry-onlys, the natural run-your-hands-through-my-hair girls. But that was never me.

Today, as an adult in the year 2015, I remain a proud, big-haired girl. In photos, my head is usually double the size of anyone else's.

Us curly-haired girls have some secrets (at least I do) that may surprise you when it comes to our hair care regimen.

Like...

We don't wash our hair a lot.
Every other day? Nope. Every other-other day? Nuh-uh. I wash my hair twice a week, sometimes once. It always looks best on day three, don't ask me why. I read something where Lorde says she can go a whole month sans shampoo -- she is my current curly-haired-hero.

You wouldn't believe the amount of hair we lose when we do wash our hair.
I go through my hair when the conditioner is in it with an old school Goody pick that I've been using since Jimmy Carter was president. This is how I brush my hair. And you would not believe the amount of hair that I "pick" out of my head. Rather than let it go down the drain, I collect it in a pile and throw it away when I get out of the shower. It's gross.

Brushing.
We do not own a hairbrush.

Straightening.
When we get a haircut, sometimes the stylist will blow our hair out straight and we get asked these four questions:

• Will your hair get curly again?

• Is that a new hairdo?

• How did that happen?

• Why did you do that?

Cocktails in the morning.
I don't know any curly-haired women who don't use a mixture or "cocktail" of styling products on their wet head to prepare their curls for the blow dryer. I am a loyal follower of Catwalk by Tigi's Curls Rock Amplifier along with a few drops of Biosilk Silk Therapy plus a dash of Argan Oil. On the rocks. With salt.

Our tools look different.
This is my hairdryer. It looks like a big microphone/lollipop. It's the best.

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So, now you have some insight, some secrets, a look into the life of the elusive and untamed naturally curly, big-haired girl. For me, today is a hair wash day -- excuse me as I gather my tools and prepare for battle.

And check in with me on day three, because it will be perfection.

Lori's website, Drawn to the '80s, is where her 5-year-old draws the greatest music hits of the 1980's. Her blog, Once Upon a Product, is where she writes about important things like beauty products, food and her Mick Jagger obsession.



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Fitness Model Greg Plitt Struck And Killed By Train In California

January 18, 2015, 1:18 pm
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BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — A fitness model and actor featured on the cover of numerous fitness magazines was struck and killed by a train while filming on the tracks in Southern California, authorities said Sunday.

Two men were filming George Plitt Jr., 37, on the railroad track north of the Burbank train station Saturday afternoon when Plitt was hit by a Metrolink passenger train, said Burbank Police Sgt. Scott Meadows. Investigators, who interviewed witnesses who saw Plitt standing on the track even as the train's horn was blaring, have ruled out a suicide, he said.

It appears Plitt may have believed the train was on a nearby, parallel track, Meadows said.

"It's like a blind turn," he said. "When the train came, you might not be able to tell which set the train is on."

It was not immediately clear what the men were filming. Investigators are trying to determine who directed them to film on the railroad track.

The men were in a restricted area on the tracks, Sgt. Mark Stohl said.

Plitt also went by the name Greg and was a well-known fitness model.

The actor and West Point graduate has appeared on more than 200 magazine covers, Bravo's reality television show "Work Out" and "Friends to Lovers" and NBC's daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives," according to a website in Plitt's name.

A motivational video on the website shows Plitt working out on the tracks as a Metrolink train passes by.

Plitt was born in Baltimore. He served five years in the Army after graduating from West Point, the website said.
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How Black Hair Has Changed In The Last 100 Years In A 1-Minute Video

January 18, 2015, 9:15 pm
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Last year, a video from Cut.com showed us in only one minute how hair and makeup has changed for women in the U.S. in the past 100 years.

Now the site has released a new version of their beauty history lesson, with black hair.
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The Best Jeans Brands You Should Be Wearing But Might Not Know About

January 19, 2015, 4:00 am
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Brooke Shields famously proclaimed that "nothing" comes between her and her Calvin Klein jeans -- and we know exactly how she feels. We can't imagine life without our favorite denim. They are arguably the hardest-working and most beloved item in our wardrobe. What other piece of clothing is perfectly acceptable to wear while gardening or walking the red carpet? Just jeans.

There's a pair for every activity in our lives -- running errand jeans, date night jeans, work jeans, I-feel-fat jeans, I-feel-skinny jeans, girls night out jeans. The list goes on and on.

With that range of versatility and style, it's only natural that our denim collections are constantly expanding, which means we're always on the hunt for exciting new brands to slip on. While we'll never stop loving our trusty Gap, Levi's or J Brand jeans, there is always room in our hearts for more dope denim.

With that said, we've rounded up a list of amazing companies that might not be on your radar, but should. Check them out below!





McGuire Denim



Kourtney Kardashian, Zoe Saldana and Jennifer Lopez, to name a few, have all been spotted in McGuire jeans. And for good reason -- the brand prides itself on leg-lengthening silhouettes and quality craftsmanship. That's definitely a recipe for success.





Frame Denim

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One word: Obsessed. Since discovering this Los Angeles and London-based brand via Net-A-Porter, we've been hooked on its awesome range of luxe jeans. While Frame is known for its skinny denim, the company's Le High overalls have truly stolen our hearts.





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Again, another Los Angeles denim brand doing it right. The company only offers a limited number of silhouettes, but the awesome washes along with the chic matte black and rose gold hardware totally make up for what it lacks in variety.





MIH Jeans

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Launched in 1969, MIH (formally known as Made In Heaven) set out to create the best-fitting jeans. The London-based company has accomplished that and so much more. Not only is the fit superb, but so are the styles (our favorites: The Marrakesh and The Paris). You'll also want to check out MIH's chic collection of button-down shirts, cozy knitwear and must-have coats.





3x1 Denim



This company takes the phrase "premium denim" to a whole new level. The jeans are crafted from the brand's collection of 460 different denim fabrics sourced from around the world. And if you want the full luxury experience, you can visit 3x1's New York City headquarters to check out the impressive inventory, 24-person factory and design a pair of custom-made jeans.





Mother Denim

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Don't be fooled by the name -- these are definitely not mom jeans. Rather, the band boasts plenty of swoon-worthy denim that is far from matronly. Even so, some of our favorite celebrity moms like Jessica Alba, Jordan Dunn and Katie Holmes have been spotted looking mighty fine in these jeans proving, yet again, that mothers can be sexy, too.





Hudson Jeans



Hudson has been around since 2002, but recently the Cali-based company re-branded itself. The result is the same high-quality denim and a focus on creating a brand that encourages people to follow their passions.





R13 Denim

#R13 #denim #PreSpring15

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R13 is the answer to our rockstar-life dreams. The distressed, lived-in designs are super edgy, but still incredibly wearable. The company notes that it's inspired by the "rebellious spirit of America and the intrigue of unflinching authenticity." However you put it -- these jeans rock.





Simon Miller

Indigo Daze - photo cred #jennalyons for @jcrew - #simonmiller #cfda countdown

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East meets west at this Los Angeles-based company that works exclusively with Japanese textiles. And the designs are so well crafted that the brand's creative directors, Jake Sargent and Daniel Corrigan, were 2014 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists.
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Three Stylish Ways To Wear One Puffer Vest

January 19, 2015, 4:00 am
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Similar to puffer jackets, the sleeveless version gets its fair share of sartorial scorn, even despite its cold-weather benefits (read: warmth). It’s often dismissed for its marshmallow bulk, bold hues, and unflattering shape. But in the face of subzero temps, the vest is, if anything, the smartest layering tool out there.
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Desiree Hartsock And Chris Siegfried Are Married

January 19, 2015, 6:35 am
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Former "Bachelorette" contestant Desiree Hartsock married Chris Siegfried on Sunday. The couple met on Hartsock's season of "The Bachelorette" and got engaged during the show's finale in August 2013.

E! News reports that Hartsock wore a one-shoulder lace dress by Maggie Sotter and that the ceremony lasted 15 minutes. (This week's issue of Us Weekly will feature exclusive photos from the wedding, and is available on stands on Wednesday.)

The news comes less than a week after another "Bachelorette" Andi Dorfman split from Josh Murray. They got engaged on the Season 10 finale of the show.

Hartsock is the third "Bachelorette" to marry the man who proposed to her on the show.
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Jennifer Aniston Discusses Kate Hudson's 'Irresistible Tush' On 'Ellen'

January 19, 2015, 10:43 am
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Jennifer Aniston got pretty handsy with Kate Hudson on the Golden Globes red carpet last Sunday. As the two switched off between interviews with Ryan Seacrest, Aniston reached out and executed something between a grope and a slap. (Hudson just giggled, because, really, what are you supposed to do when Jennifer Aniston is touching your behind on live TV?)

"Well, my gosh, look at that ass," Aniston said of her interaction with Hudson on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in an interview airing Monday. "It's such an irresistible tush."

"I'm allowed!" Aniston continued. "Ryan Seacrest tried to get in. Kate actually did say, 'Oh well, that's gonna go everywhere.'"

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The 45-year-old also discussed her Oscar snub, which she is not broken up about at all. "I'm the number one snubbed!" she said. "That's the silver lining, right?"

Aniston was similarly candid in a recent interview with HuffPost Entertainment. “I found it quite endearing and flattering that I had so many people rooting for me," she said. "It was almost just as good to be No. 1 snubbed than to be nominated."
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Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Bundle Up For A Day Of Skiing

January 19, 2015, 11:40 am
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Leave it to Kim Kardashian to get all dolled up to hit the ski slopes.

The 34-year-old shared some snaps from her and Kanye West's recent trip to Utah with friends, proving she's more into looking good on the mountain than staying warm.

In one snap, Kim K rocks a helmet, captioning the pic: "My friends made me wear a helmet skiing and I was not happy about it but feel it's more safe and I'm into it now if you can't tell."




West, on the other hand, looked winter-ready in his all-black ensemble and trendy bandana, while Kardashian wore a black coat featuring a fur-lined hood and skintight ski pants.

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Kardashian enjoyed the "24 hour ski trip" with her childhood best friends and their significant others.

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Tattoos May Be The Next Great Generational Divide

January 19, 2015, 3:12 pm
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While tattoos and body piercings have become more mainstream, they still cause some to blanche. And where there's blanching, there may also be some employment discrimination. A few years ago, Texas A&M business professor Brian Elzweig reported that discrimination in employment decisions based on tattooing and body piercing was actually not illegal.

According to what Elzweig wrote, courts have consistently rejected public employees' constitutional claims, the most common of which is that the tattoo or piercing is protected by the First Amendment (freedom of speech or expression). Tattoos and piercings are considered to be alterable; therefore, they do not automatically receive any special legal protection, the article said.

“Employees need to use discretion in the workplace,” Elzweig warned at the time. “In addition, employers need to recognize that the paradigm is shifting and that body modifications are becoming more mainstream.”

A 2012 Harris Poll survey found that one in five adults has a tattoo.

Huff/Post50 asked our Facebook fans what they thought of tattoos and body piercings in the workplace. Are they a big deal or not? Their responses left our eyes stinging and ears ringing!

Mark Hammond said "If given a choice, I would avoid doing business with a company where the employees had visible tattoos." Tamara Hall da Silva said she "can't stand to see [tattoos or piercings] at the doctor's office - labs, hospitals. [It] makes me uncomfortable." And Mike Ashley noted that if you work for a company that wants you "to be presentable to their customers," then you need to abide by their rules if you want the job." He adds, "Otherwise take a hike and let someone who really wants it have it."

Sandy Clutter advises this for those with tattoos: "Keep them covered." Iona Warmack called body piercings and tattoos "barbaric." And many agreed with Paula Rehnlund when she called them "unprofessional."

Beth Greenshields Courrau said she can deal with "a small tattoo," but added that "some people are so covered that I find myself totally distracted by it." Her advice is that having a tattoo "can work against you -- whether that is fair or not."

Jane T. Brodbar, however, said our question was "WAY too vague and displays an actual misunderstanding of body art altogether. Your question needs to be more specific to even have any kind of a rational or civil conversation about this." Ren Zelaya agreed that we asked "Too vague of a question to be able to answer intelligently," but added this: "For the most part though...if you seek a job within a standard business doing standard business practices that require client interactions...making yourself look like a gangster or punk rocker isn't going to get you a second interview for the position."

Gayle Hobbs also noted that it "depends on the job." Francine Scism says piercings are "a very big deal, especially in the food service business. I do not want my waiter or waitress having body piercings anywhere! Tattoos are different, but I do not like anyone sporting a tattoo and that is my opinion."

Peggy M. Raddatz encouraged employers to not "judge a book by its cover -- no matter what the job is. Period." And Ed Milnes says that "Body art/modification says nothing about the content of the person."

Beth Duncan says she sees growing acceptance of tattoos in her home state of Texas. "There was a time when you never saw a tattoo or piercing but it is becoming more commonplace."

Gilda Cobretti says tattoos are "no big deal anymore." Rae Ann Nolan says, "I prefer them covered but I can deal."
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The Best Sweaters For $50 Or Less

January 20, 2015, 4:00 am
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This time of year, the name of the game is layering. Whether we wear two layers or five is a sartorial decision only Mother Nature can make for us. These days, she must be having a ball (or at least riding a roller coaster), because the temperature has been going down, and then up again, only to dip once more. Consequently, we're relying on our favorite sweaters to help face this indecisive weather.
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Yankee Candle Girl Scout Cookie Candles Will Blow Your Mind

January 20, 2015, 12:17 pm
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Every time Girl Scout cookie season comes around, we can pretty much count on losing money and gaining a few inches on our waist lines. And even when the season's over, we can still satisfy our hankering for the delicious cookies by drinking them as milk, ordering them online, and, as of Tuesday, buying them in the form of a candle.

Yankee Candle and Girl Scouts of the USA just announced the Girl Scout Cookies Limited Edition Candle Collection, otherwise known as the tastiest partnership ever AND a great way to get the cookie without the calories. The four fragrances, Thin Mint, Trefoils, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Coconut Caramel Stripes, will be sold on the Yankee Candle website, at over 500 Yankee Candle stores and some special retailers.

Here's what you need to know::

1. Thin Mints
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2. Coconut Caramel Stripes
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3. Trefoils
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4. Chocolate Peanut Butter
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The candles will sell from $17.99 (for the tumbler size) to $27.99 for a large candle. They'll also last WAY longer than your average cookie, as the candles can burn for up to 50 hours for the small version and 150 hours for the large. If you want cookies for your car, there's also a Girl Scout Cookie air freshener.

But whatever you do, just make sure you absolutely, under no circumstances eat the candle -- no matter how delicious they smell, they're still made of wax.
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Jennifer Lopez Is The Siren Next Door For Complex Magazine Shoot

January 20, 2015, 12:30 pm
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Never mind the girl next door, Jennifer Lopez is the siren next door for Complex magazine's latest issue.

Lopez is the focal point of the voyeuristic-esque shoot for the February/March 2015 issue of the entertainment magazine. In the spread, shot by Steven Gomillion, the star appears in a series of intimate photos taken from concealed places at her Los Angeles home, like behind a plant and through a window.

On Tuesday, the 45-year-old shared some photos from the shoot via Instagram:











Gomillion also shared some photos on his own account:











The mood of the shoot certainly alludes to her new film, "The Boy Next Door," opening in theaters Jan. 23, about a woman named Claire Peterson who falls for her young neighbor.

"The role itself is just every woman. She's a relatable character," she told Complex of playing Claire. "She's at a bad point in her life. Obviously, we've all had moments like that where our relationship is falling apart, you're at the verge of divorce, and your life is changing. And you're feeling vulnerable and unwanted and in need of some validation. I mean, it's always challenging, any role you take on. But it's funny, the [roles] that seem closest to you sometimes are more challenging, because it's not you."

For the full interview with Jennifer Lopez, head over to Complex.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Heats Up Mexico In A Teeny Nude Bikini

January 20, 2015, 1:00 pm
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Gwyneth Paltrow has been busy promoting her new film, "Mortdecai‎," but it seems the actress is finally finding some time to unwind.

The 42-year-old looked relaxed as she strolled on the beach in Mexico over the weekend. Paltrow sported a ruffled nude bikini and a pair of aviator shades:

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Paltrow, who is on vacation in celebration of socialite Crystal Lourd's 50th birthday, shared some interesting anecdotes about her other "famous friends" in a recent Howard Stern interview.

"My best famous friend is Cameron Diaz, and Jay and Beyonce," she told the radio host. "I met Jay first at a benefit in New York probably, I think I had had my daughter but not my son yet. And we all became friends. I normally don’t [become friends with famous people] but in that particular case, Chris [Martin] and Jay, we all just kind of [vibed] ... They’re the greatest people. They’re funny and sweet and they’re self-aware and they’re really intelligent," Paltrow said.
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Chad Michael Murray Marries 'Chosen' Co-Star Sarah Roemer

January 20, 2015, 1:22 pm
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Congratulations and best wishes to Chad Michael Murray and his "Chosen" co-star Sarah Roemer, who are now a married couple.

The former "One Tree Hill" heartthrob revealed the good news to E! on Tuesday, though he didn't give up any details on the couple's secret (and surprising) nuptials.

Murray and Roemer, who met on the set of their Crackle series, have been dating since at least August 2014.

E! News also reports that the couple is expecting their first child together. HuffPost Entertainment has reached out to the actor's rep for confirmation.

The 33-year-old definitely has a thing for his co-stars. The actor and his "Left Behind" co-star Nicky Whelan called it quits in May 2014 after a six-month relationship. In September 2013, Murray ended a seven-year engagement to fiancée Kenzie Dalton, whom he met while she was working as an extra on the set of "One Tree Hill."

Murray was also previously married to fellow "One Tree Hill" co-star Sophia Bush, whom he separated from after just five months of marriage, amid cheating allegations. The two divorced in 2006.

The is the first marriage for Roemer, 30.
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Kim Kardashian Keeps Warm In A Fur Bikini

January 20, 2015, 2:32 pm
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Weather appropriate clothing has never exactly been one of Kim Kardashian's priorities, but a fur bikini set against a snow-covered backdrop takes it to a whole other level.

We're guessing these photos were taken sometime during her ski trip to Utah this past weekend, but we're just hoping there was a hot tub near by, for her sake.

Baby it's cold outside.....

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The Glamorous Green Carpet

January 20, 2015, 3:06 pm
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Award season has begun and I can't wait to see what the stars are going to wear on the green carpet!

What?

Sara, don't you mean the RED carpet?

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No, I'm not color blind; I know a green carpet when I see it. After all, who can forget Meryl Streep's gold lame Lanvin gown, Cameron Diaz's bespoke beaded Stella McCartney gown or Cate Blanchet's Chopard diamond wreath earrings from green carpets past?

These glamorous ladies are part of a growing contingent of Hollywood stars who are taking part in a fascinating challenge -- the Green Carpet Challenge.

Its origins read like a modern day fairy tale any a-list actress would be thrilled to be cast as the lead character in. Let's say her name is Livia and she could be the stunning, powerhouse wife of one of the best actors of this generation. Let's call him Colin. Now that the two main characters in our modern day fairy tale are in place let's give our lead a challenge: what to wear to accompany her multi-nominated spouse during the awards season. But there's no designer showroom for her. Instead, Livia challenges herself to wear a gown that is both sustainable and ethically made.

By now I'm sure you've realized that this storyline strikes as too over-the-top and unbelievable to be anything but reality.

It is.

Of course, I'm referring to Livia Firth who in 2007 alongside her husband, the actor Colin, and brother, Nicola Giuggioli, co-founded Eco-Age, a brand consultancy enabling "businesses to achieve growth by adding value through sustainability."

As Livia told Harrod's magazine, she and her journalist friend, Lucy Siegle, made her first "green carpet" gown in 2010 out of discarded fabrics and "things from the garbage bin." That year, Livia's answer to that now-ubiquitous red-carpet journalistic question, "Who are you wearing?" was an original one to say the least.

Since then many celebrities have joined Eco-Age's global communication platform, dubbed, the Green Carpet Challenge (GCC Brandmark) and clamor to wear "green," red carpet gowns and tuxedos created by repurposed fabrics and ethical production.

Luxury designers have since adopted the challenge as their own and the GCC Brandmark has since become one of the validations of highest acclaim for sustainability in the international fashion and retail industry. And it's not limited to just the red carpet.

Gucci is famously the first to have created a handbag collection with the GCC Brandmark made from zero-deforestation, Amazonian leather. Notably, this collection sold out before it even hit stores. Stella McCartney, Tom Ford and Victoria Beckham are other celebrated designers among the growing, sustainable GCC ranks.

Chopard is the first luxury jeweler of its caliber to have been awarded the GCC Brandmark for its collection of Fairmined gold jewelry and watches. These pieces have been worn on the red carpet to dazzling effect by everyone from Cate Blanchet, Marrion Cottilard and, of course, Colin and Livia Firth -- Colin helped design the brand's first watch made from Fairmined gold and his lovely wife attended the Golden Globes last week wearing an amazing pair of Chopard Green Carpet High Jewelry earrings. Chopard even made the 2014 Cannes Film Festival's grand prize, the Palm d'Or, out of Fairmined gold.

It's been 4 years since that first "green," red carpet dress of Livia's was scrutinized and then highly praised by some of the industries toughest critics and influencers. And now, as in every awards season, there are to be dozens of glamorous red carpets that are walked on all over the globe, equaling countless gowns, jewels and tuxes paraded and admired.

Let's see how many of them come in shades of green.

Note: the author is in no way affiliated with Eco-Age, The Green Carpet Challenge, Mrs. Livia Firth or any other parties mentioned in this post, but is simply a great admirer of their wonderful collective works.
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Michael Franti's Proposal Video Reminds Us That Love Happens In The Little Moments

January 20, 2015, 4:09 pm
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There are certain advantages to falling in love with a talented musician and this is one of them.

On Tuesday, singer and poet Michael Franti shared the news of his engagement to nurse and jewelry designer Sara Agah on Facebook with a special engagement video he created to his 2013 song "Life Is Better With You."

"I wrote 'Life Is Better With You' three years ago as a song I hoped to be played at our future wedding and made this video for Sara using clips I shot of her on my iPhone over the past three years," Franti wrote on Facebook. "At a surprise dinner I planned in Bali, I played her the song on acoustic guitar and then showed her the video."

He added that she was "quite moved" by the gesture and naturally, she said, "yes!"

In a 2013 Rolling Stone interview about the inspiration for the song, Franti explained, "I told [Sara] that even my worst day with her is better than any day I had before she was in my life, and out came the words, 'Life is better with you.' I picked up the guitar and wrote the song right then. I hope it inspires gratitude through the ups and downs of relationships for couples, friends, parents and kids."

The pair first met at a music festival in Canada and soon became good friends. After three years of friendship, they gave the whole romantic thing a shot -- and it paid off.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Karlie Kloss, Martha Hunt and Taylor Swift Give Us a Lesson in the Perfect Girls Night In

January 20, 2015, 5:49 pm
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If there's one thing that never goes out of style, it's an epic girls' night in, and on Saturday BFFs Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift took to Instagram to give us all a lesson in the craft.

Joined by fellow model Martha Hunt, fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson and stylist Ashley Avignone, the rumored Vogue cover girls gathered at the pop star's New York City apartment for the ultimate gathering complete with a crackling fire, plenty of wine, and lots (and lots) of cooking.

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"Cooking all day with @Ashavignone @MarHunt @Tavitulle," she captioned on Instagram as her friends whipped up a variety of dishes. "Cold New York. Hot tea. @marhunt"

From the looks of it, Swift and her crew enjoyed a candle-lit table complete with wine and some tasty pasta. We can only imagine that homemade cookies were also included in the meal considering Karlie and Taylor's passion for baking.

As for the entertainment, the girls appeared to share plenty of laughs with Martha even taking to Instagram to show off her and Taylor's purrrfect arts and craft project, which included decorating the singer's iPhone with cat stickers (but of course).

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Not content with their successful dinner party, the girls gathered together once again on Sunday, this time with the addition of model Gigi Hadid for a slightly more stylish affair. In a photo posted to the girls' Instagram accounts, Taylor can be seen sporting a sparkly white lace dress while Karlie, Martha and Gigi posed around her in various black looks.

"I'm convinced, blondes definitely have more fun," wrote Karlie alongside the photo.

Blonde or not, we're thoroughly convinced that no one knows how to throw a girls night in like this beautiful bunch. Here's to hoping that we get an invite the next time around (hint, hint)!

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