Bella Thorne: 'I'm A Teenager And I'm Still Going To Make Mistakes'

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Bella Thorne got her big break starring on Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up” with bestie Zendaya, and since then she’s managed to shake up what it means to be a teen celeb.

The actress has acting credits alongside Hollywood veterans Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore for the movie “Blended” and took on high school stereotypes by starring in “The DUFF.” She’s dabbled in music and released her first book while also becoming an inspiration for her Bellarinas by openly discussing her struggle with dyslexia.

Now, the 17-year-old is giving us some major ~enchanted garden~ vibes on the cover of Teen Vogue’s April issue where she opens up about her role model status, her encounter with a famous Hollywood hunk and that (hilarious) time she stuffed her bra.

Teen Vogue’s April issue hits stands on March 24. Scroll down to check out Bella’s cover and head over to TeenVogue.com for more.

On dealing with problems just like every other teenage girl…
"I've always been flat-chested. It is only this year, at 17, that I started to develop boobs. I mean, finally!"

On having an embarrassing moment on set…
"I was working on a film, and they wanted me to look older. The wardrobe person was like, 'Put padding in your bra.' I'm walking on set. The director picked something off the ground and -- in front of everyone -- he goes, 'I think this fell out.' I was mortified. It was literally a pad from my bra."

On meeting a major celeb at a film premiere...
"I was at a movie premiere, and Mark Wahlberg came up to me. He was like, 'I'm so sorry to bug you. I feel so bad.' I was like, 'Oh, my God! Mark Wahlberg! Of course I will take a photo with your daughter.' I mean, why wouldn't I? And let me tell you -- he's beautiful no matter what he does."

On being famous at a young age…
“I’m not afraid to be myself. I know that people are looking up to me, but I’m a teenager and I’m still going to make mistakes.”





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2015 Beauty Takeback: Feminism and the Beauty Industry

March 13, 2015, 9:19 am

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Dear Women,

Let's make 2015 the year we take back our beauty. Why? Because only 4 percent of women consider themselves beautiful and it is time for us to raise that number.

In our culture, we are told that we are supposed to look a certain way in order to be beautiful. We are told that we are beautiful exactly as we are. We are shamed for caring about how we look, and shamed for not caring enough. This shit is powerful, important, and it deeply messes with our brains.

Beauty is officially a feminist issue. As women of all colors and creeds, we are the target market in a gigantic multi- billion- dollar worldwide ad campaign from an unregulated industry that preys on and profits from our deepest insecurities about our bodies. Our sense of "beauty" has been hijacked by multinational cosmetics companies led mostly by rich white men.The time has come for us to take our beauty out of their hands and put it back where it belongs... in ours.

The Women's Liberation Movement did it's best to call to question the double standards and injustices imposed on women -- and the people who perpetrate them. Today, I call to question the industry that presumes to decide "what beauty is" without regard for the health and well-being of our bodies or our souls.

The time has come for us to take our beauty power back. I asked Alexis Krauss, writer and champion of Big Beauty Reform at BeautyLiesTruth to help me curate a list of five ways that we can take back our beauty practices, and reclaim our sense of what beauty means.


1. Do your research.

We need to be informed so that we can make informed choices. Spend 20 minutes researching unsafe chemical ingredients. Familiarize yourself with a few key chemicals to watch out for.

If I'm unsure about a product I'll check its Skin Deep rating provided by the Environmental Working Group. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics also has tons of chemical and ingredient information as well as other informative resources.

I always check the ingredient list for every makeup, skincare or haircare product I purchase. If a product contains an ingredient that I consider unsafe or unnecessary, I don't buy it.

2. Get Mad.

The lack of regulation within the cosmetics industry is truly despicable. Our beauty and personal care products are not regulated or tested for safety, and there are no labeling requirements.

Let this fact sink in. Beauty companies are not required to keep your health in mind, or to tell you the truth. And many of them don't. Remember, for many of these companies, it is about profit! So for all the women who have been duped by the false promises on the back of shampoo bottles, it is time to get pissed -- and speak up about it!

3. Take stock.

Give your life a "Beauty Audit." Start looking through the products you already have. Weed out all the ones that contain more than three ingredients that you can't pronounce. Accept the fact that pricier products don't mean better ingredients.

Take a good look at your beauty routine. Experiment with simplifying it. Find alternatives. There are some fantastic DIY beauty blogs out there, so have some fun and get crafty!

Be curious and open to change. I stopped shampooing my hair four years ago as an experiment, and that little experiment inspired an entire positive life shift for me. If you are ready to make a change and don't know where to start, I recommend going shampoo-free as a first step in your personal beauty take-back. The process is liberating, empowering, and eye-opening.

4. Talk about it! Social media/etc.

We have the power at our fingertips!

Social media is a huge force for consolidating like-minded people. Starting conversations can lead to entire shifts in social consciousness.

Share your experience with your "beauty audit" on social media! This is a fantastic way to start a great conversation that will help inspire your friends to be more beauty-empowered AND to connect with other people who are doing the same thing.

You can use social media to discover great up-and-coming responsible beauty brands and share them with your friends. Instagram is a fantastic way to follow emerging companies that are in line with your values and beliefs.

5. Use your dollar.

I make it a point to support brands that are run by people who are invested in health, wellness and sustainability.

Shop around for smaller beauty companies who are more in line with your values. Ask friends for suggestions, do an online search, read reviews, and make sure to shop smart.
By using our dollars wisely, we can shift the power of beauty out of the hands of the bigger companies. This will encourage them to innovate and progress while encouraging the growth of smaller brands who are more committed to your health and empowerment.

Big cosmetic companies will listen to their consumers if enough of them start demanding safer and more transparent formulations. We can't underestimate our power.

Sisters, remember that in this current social and political climate, the responsibility of advocating for change falls on us, and we need to work together to make things better. Start making small positive choices and let them inspire bigger positive changes. Let's create a world where women name the terms of their own beauty, and a majority of women feel beautiful and strong.

Please join us in this exciting movement of Big Beauty Reform! Get involved by using the hashtag #2015beautytakeback to share what you are doing to take back your beauty!

Meet LuxePineapple: The "Un-Subscription" Beauty Box Service That's Breaking All The Rules

March 13, 2015, 1:36 pm

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The subscription box phenomenon has really changed the way men and women get their hands on new products to sample before they buy.

Beauty industry vet Liz Ranney and her team at Austin-based LuxePineapple, are blazing a new trail with their customer curated "un-subscription" box.

Enjoy my interview with Liz where we talk about how LuxePineapple differs from other beauty boxes, the future of beauty box subscription services and what's next for the brand.



Tell me about what motivated you to create LuxePineapple.

Liz Ranney: We've been in the beauty industry for our entire careers. Until the inception of LuxePineapple in 2013 we were on the professional side; LuxePineapple is our first direct-to-consumer venture. I started the planning process for LuxePineapple about 6 years ago when the economy took a downturn. Because working in the professional beauty arena requires a certain "look" I was seeking ways to keep my beauty needs met without sacrificing the brands I wanted, given my smaller budget. We have always maintained one simple goal: To source the best in skincare and cosmetics, and offer them at amazing prices with free shipping. LuxePineapple is here to remind women (and men-we have a few of those, too) to take a few minutes to celebrate themselves. We all deserve the small luxuries. We want every single package we ship to feel like a present when it arrives and to absolutely make someone's day. Discount doesn't need to look like discount when it arrives in the mail.

What makes LuxePineapple different from the typical box services currently available?

LR: We call ourselves the un-subscription box. LuxePineapple isn't a subscription-based service, nor do we plan to ever become one. Our "Boxes of Joy" are released 3-4 times per month and, with the exception of the quarterly mystery boxes, we show the contents and full description of each "Box of Joy" as they are released. With our boxes each Lovely can pick and choose which products meet her needs, wants, personal style and beauty budget. Beauty is personal and we leave the choices completely up to the consumer.

Do you think LuxePineapple has influenced traditional beauty box subscription services to allow customers more choice when it comes to what is included in their boxes?

LR: I wouldn't say we've influenced any of the traditional beauty box subscription services. What we have done is given consumers a totally different option to try products in a budget-friendly and fun way by involving them in the process. We are interactive in that we include our Pineapple Lovelies in conversations about beauty so that we know what they want.

What do you think is in the future of beauty box subscriptions? Do you believe they will remain as they are now or do you believe they will transition to look more like the LuxePineapple model?

LR: Every new trend has a rise and fall; there's always a "next evolution". Beauty subscription boxes seem to be taking a choice-oriented direction, which I think is great! Give people what they want.

Beauty consumers are inundated with choices and there are new companies hopping on the subscription box bandwagon daily. The successful subscription-based services have adapted to offer choices via personalized quizzes and some options to customize product selections.

What's next for the LuxePineapple brand?

LR: Spring 2015 is major for us, as we have been in the planning phase of my "pet project" for almost a year and it will soon be ready for release. It's something completely brand new to us. We have the collaborations with [a few] indie brands coming in the next several weeks. We at LuxePineapple have been incredibly blessed and are adding to our community of Pineapple Lovelies daily. We have contests and giveaways scheduled on our social media platforms. A newish addition is utilizing our social media to spread positive messages and give back to our local communities which we hope will motivate others to do the same.

Liz and her team are doing amazing things. LuxePineapple offers an exciting and fresh take on beauty boxes. Featuring some of the most popular brands in the industry, LuxePineapple attracts enthusiasts who enjoy customized beauty at a reasonable price. Ready to order a "Box of Joy"?! Visit LuxePineapple to get started.

Image of Luxe Pineapple boxes via LuxePineapple. Photo credit unknown.

Parts of this interview were originally posted on my blog Pop Goes the City and have been edited for length. This allowed for additional, unreleased content from the interview to be added here.

Average Wedding Cost Hits All-Time High Of More Than $31,000, Survey Says

March 13, 2015, 2:06 pm

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Brides and grooms are spending more on weddings than ever before, according to a new survey.

The Knot's 2014 Real Weddings survey found that the average wedding spend is now $31,213. And that doesn't even include the cost of the honeymoon. The average in 2013, for comparison, was $29,858.

The Knot surveyed 16,000 of their members married between January 1 and December 31, 2014. Kristen Maxwell Cooper, deputy editor of The Knot, confirmed to The Huffington Post that this is the highest number since the site began collecting data in 2007.

"Over time, we've seen that the guest list has gone down and wedding spend has been going up," editor in chief Rebecca Dolgin told CBS This Morning on Thursday. "And really what that's all about is that people want their guests to have this amazing experience. So they're inviting fewer of them, but really going all out with them."

The survey also revealed the top 25 most expensive places to get married in the country. Check them out in the infographic below:


via The Knot

According to the survey, 45 percent of couples went over budget, 26 percent stayed within budget, 6 percent came in under budget and 23 percent didn't have a budget at all.

And it looks like many couples these days are still getting financial help from family to cover wedding costs. Only 12 percent of respondents paid for the whole wedding themselves. On average, couples contributed 43 percent of the budget, the bride's parents contributed another 43 percent, the groom's parents contributed 12 percent and "others" account for the remaining 2 percent.

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High Heels For Men Show Just How Much Gender Expression Has Changed

March 13, 2015, 2:33 pm

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"Never before have a few inches mattered so much." The tagline for an upcoming exhibit at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto says everything about guys in heels.

Today, of course, high-heeled shoes are synonymous with femininity. Men who want to add a bit of height have to do so with inserts on the DL, and any non-cowboys wandering around with heels visibly higher than normal might get a few judgy looks. But for about 130 years in the 17th and 18th centuries, Western men wore heeled shoes as an expression of power.


Italian, Ferradini, 1972-1975. Worn by Elton John. Celebrities strutted on stage in outrageous outfits and high glittering heels such as this pair, but more conservative men also paired higher heeled shoes with their suits.

It makes sense if you consider the value placed on height. Tall people, particularly men, are associated with confidence and prestige -- we actually tend to pay them higher salaries. So one of the questions Elizabeth Semmelhack, curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, poses through the exhibit is not why men wore heels at one point, but why they ever stopped.

"We're so nervous about the idea of men in heels today," Semmelhack told The Huffington Post. "Hopefully, what this exhibition will do is highlight for people that what's really curious about the history of men in heels is our current attitude towards it."

Semmelhack theorizes that heeled shoes were borrowed from Asia, where they were used for horseback riding, in the early 1600s. Persia had been gaining political influence around that time, and exoticism in dress was a symbol of high status. It wasn't long before women began wearing heels, too. Semmelhack explained it was (somewhat unsurprisingly) trendy for women to borrow from mens' closets in the 1600s, and there they found high-heeled shoes. Never before in the history of mankind did everyone's butts look so fantastic.


Persian, 17th century.

The heels themselves became gendered, with slender heels for women and blocky ones for men. Then around the middle of the 18th century, men started to abandon them. But there have been exceptions. John Lennon wore boots with heels, followed by plenty of glam rockers. "Elevator shoes" (with height-boosting insoles) provided a discreet option. And somehow the cowboy boot -- which is definitely a high heeled shoe for guys -- has stuck around as a symbol of rugged masculinity. As we reconsider notions of gender and its role in society, the heel is a prime example of how arbitrary definitions of gender can be.

Feel free to imagine Ron Swanson in any of the shoes below. If you find yourself in Toronto, the exhibition, titled "Standing Tall: The Curious History of Men in Heels," runs from May 8, 2015, until May 2016.


English, c. 1690-1710. This sturdy boot from the turn of the 18th century features a high stacked leather heel.



English, c. 1690-1715. This pair of men’s mules features high flared heels in keeping with turn of the 18th century fashion. The red leather covering the high heels was meant to bring attention to them and also a conveyed a sense of continental sophistication as red heels were famously worn in the court of French King XIV.



American, Justin Boots, 20th century. The packer boot, like the more iconic pull-on cowboy boot, originated on the frontier and was worn for horseback riding. Evolving from 19th century lace-up boots, packers allowed wearers to customize the fit of the boot. The addition of the low-slung heel enabled the boot to stay stable in the stirrup.



American, Tony Lama, late 20th century. The cowboy emerged in the West after the Civil War pushing cattle to railheads in the 1860s to 1880s.



Canadian, designed and made by Master John, 1973. The Toronto shoemaker Master John made these men’s platform boots complete with a five and a half inch high heels, appliquéd stars and veritable landscape in leather.


All photos by Ron Wood / Bata Shoe Museum.

Six Queer-Owned Lingerie Companies To Watch

March 14, 2015, 3:34 am

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Queer visibility is a strange thing when discussing women’s lingerie. A lot of indie men’s underwear designers are open about being gay and specifically market toward gay men–Andrew Christian comes to mind. Indie lingerie for women, on the other hand, seems to not get marketed as “by queer/for queer”. I wonder why: is gay male underwear seen as more distinct from straight male underwear, putting pressure on designers to come out? Are lesbian designers worried about alienating straight female customers? Is it a love of privacy on the part of queer lady designers? Especially given that homoeroticism is often used to sell lingerie (see this Sexy CPR ad for Fortnight Lingerie), it seems almost paradoxical that designers themselves often remain silent on the subject.

Jazz Jennings, Transgender Teen, Becomes Face Of Clean & Clear Campaign

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Things just keep getting better and better for Jazz Jennings -- and hopefully that means things will get better for all of us.

The 14-year-old transgender teen announced this week that she is one of the new faces of Clean & Clear's "See The Real Me" ad campaign, which features a social media push that asks people to use the #SeeTheRealMe hashtag to share personal stories that promote natural beauty.

Jennings told The Huffington Post:

"I feel really honored to be part of The #seetherealme campaign. It's really amazing, as it helps many teen girls who are struggling. It helps them to find themselves and be true to who they are. I hope they can learn to be brave and not care what other people think about them, because if they just stay positive and spread love, then others will be true friends who will accept them no matter what."

This has been quite the week for Jennings. In addition to the launch of her Clean & Clear campaign, it was also revealed that she will star in an 11-part TLC reality television series.

Jennings, who was assigned male at birth and began identifying and presenting as female soon after, has worked tirelessly to bring visibility to the transgender community. She's appeared on numerous talk shows, co-authored a children's book about being trans and was named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential teens in 2014.

Due to Jennings bravery and insistence on living as her true self both on and off camera, she is helping to change the way the world sees transgender people. She claims she's "just having fun being one of the girls" in her new Clean & Clear video, above, but we know better: she's transforming the world.

The Street Style At Paris Fashion Week Was On Fleek

March 14, 2015, 4:00 am

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If anyone knows how to accessorize, it's the folks in the fashion industry. With fashion month spanning from February to March, there has been no shortage of awe-inspiring outfits for us to drool over.

But today, we want to focus on all the amazing accessories we saw during Paris Fashion Week (arguably, the ultimate of all fashion weeks). Over the last couple of days, editors, bloggers and celebrities stepped out in some of the hottest items of the season: Chanel statement earrings, Fendi Karlito key chains and gorgeous Louis Vuitton bags. Thank you, Paris Fashion Week, we officially have enough style inspiration to last us all year long.

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Best Tweets: What Women Said On Twitter This Week

March 14, 2015, 7:41 am

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This week was full of "The Bachelor" tweets after Monday night's finale, including Twitter user Moody Monday's take on the show: "Bachelor: Will you accept this rose? Me: Do you have any food?" Now that's a show we'd sign up for.

Annemarie Brown tweeted about an all-too-common concern: "There should be a special task force for finding that thing in your bra that's poking you." We call that a pretty good case for going braless.

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

I've done nothing on my to do list for three years.

— Sassy Cupcake (@SassyTexasGal) March 8, 2015

Sometimes marriage is about love & compromise other times it's about letting the garbage get so full & seeing who will cave first.

— Outsmarted Mommy (@outsmartedmommy) March 11, 2015

My vibrator doesn't forse me to make dinner when I'm not in the mood.

— Sweet Slips (@Ndeshi_M) March 10, 2015

If you take out the S&M, Fifty shades of Grey and Cinderella are the same film.

— Karen Gillan (@karengillan) March 12, 2015

*takes off bra*

*Dorito chip falls out*

Nice.

— Mmmkay? (@missekay) March 13, 2015

Bachelor: Will you accept this rose?
Me: Do you have any food?

— moody monday (@mdob11) March 11, 2015

"The Sun Also Rises Somewhere Else, Get Out Of My Apartment"
-Hemingway's break-up note

— (maura) (@behindyourback) March 11, 2015

I accept your challenge to a foot race, unsuspecting stranger walking two steps faster than me.

— Abbi Crutchfield (@curlycomedy) March 12, 2015

All male bread. For bro-toast.

All male noodles. For man-chow mein.

All male eggs. For dude-omelettes.

All male potatoes. For fella-chips

— Bim Adewunmi (@bimadew) March 10, 2015

There should be a special task force for finding that thing in your bra that's poking you

— Annemarie Brown (@AdmiralAkbrown) March 12, 2015

*attempts to appease meninists by making an all-male reboot of A League of Their own*

— OhNoSheTwitnt (@OhNoSheTwitnt) March 11, 2015

The only motherly thing about me is that there's always snacks in my purse. For me.

— Kendra Alvey (@Kendragarden) March 7, 2015

Reading my daughter's school report about family, and "My Mom's favorite food is Salad" almost made me spit out my Cadbury Mini Eggs

— Gloria Fallon (@GloriaFallon123) March 10, 2015

I like to think I've left my mark on the world and by "the world" I mean "your shower wall" and by "my mark" I mean "my hair"

— Colette McIntyre (@calledcolette) March 13, 2015

'Cause darling I'm a nightmare dressed like a slightly less frightening nightmare

— Alexis Wilkinson (@OhGodItsAlexis) March 13, 2015

If training for a triathlon doesn't include drinking margaritas and taking naps then that clearly explains why I'm not in training

— Envy Da Tropic (@envydatropic) March 13, 2015

There's this woman in my office who is wearing the same outfit as yesterday and she reeks of tequi......ok it's me.

— Ssssssa- (@semple42) March 13, 2015

If you know how many calories are in your cinnamon bun, you're eating it wrong.

— bubble girl (@JessObsess) March 13, 2015

I'm actually a really nice person for an asshole.

— Oh Susanna (@Just_Oh_Susanna) March 11, 2015

The Street Style At Paris Fashion Week Was On Fleek

March 14, 2015, 4:00 am

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If anyone knows how to accessorize, it's the folks in the fashion industry. With fashion month spanning from February to March, there has been no shortage of awe-inspiring outfits for us to drool over.

But today, we want to focus on all the amazing accessories we saw during Paris Fashion Week (arguably, the ultimate of all fashion weeks). Over the last couple of days, editors, bloggers and celebrities stepped out in some of the hottest items of the season: Chanel statement earrings, Fendi Karlito key chains and gorgeous Louis Vuitton bags. Thank you, Paris Fashion Week, we officially have enough style inspiration to last us all year long.

We've Got Spring Dresses On Our Mind After Seeing This Week's Cheap Celeb Finds List

March 15, 2015, 4:00 am

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While the first day of spring is still days away, we've been dreaming of the warm weather since January. Hollywood's most stylish stars are only furthering our day dreams by wearing absolutely adorable (and affordable) dresses that we are lusting after.

Ashley Madekwe made a $63 ASOS dress look like a million bucks, while Taylor Swift rocked a short and sweet Reformation number that we are now dying to get our hands on.

Check out the best cheap celebrity finds of the week and let us know which ones you're coveting.

Solange Knowles' Ombré Lipstick & More Celebrity Beauty Looks We Loved This Week

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Solange Knowles is known for her fearless fashion choices. While attending Paris Fashion Week, the 28-year-old sported bold makeup to go with her runway-worthy outfits.

One of our favorites was a hot pink and orange ombré lip, which reminded us of the look models wore at Ann Yee's Spring 2015 show. The matte finish accentuated the vibrant colors and popped against her complexion.

Get inspired by Solange's ombré lipstick and more noteworthy celebrity beauty looks from this week.

Solange Knowles



Solange mixed retro and modern styles perfectly here with '70s-inspired curls, two-toned eyeliner and lipstick.

Nikki Reed



The "Scout" actress channeled spring in this chartreuse dress and creamy pink lip color. Reed's ombré waves and bronzed skin also draw our attention to her beautiful brown eyes.

Kendall Jenner



Simplicity works well for Jenner. Loose, shiny locks, dewy skin and magenta lip gloss dress up her little white dress.

Chiara Ferragni



"The Blonde Salad" blogger looked straight out of a vintage Chanel ad with her statement earrings, center-parted hairstyle, rosy cheeks and lips.

Niecy Nash



Nash proved that mature women can pull off fuchsia lipstick. By keeping the rest of her face makeup natural-looking, it allowed for the actress' bold lip color and layered haircut to really stand out.

8 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Quotes To Celebrate 82 Notorious Years

March 15, 2015, 5:07 am

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg has had quite a year. Legal junkies and feminist disciples alike have long admired the Justice's badassery since she took her seat in the court in 1993. But it was her scathing dissent of the Supreme Court's decision to allow private businesses to refuse certain forms of birth control coverage to their employees that launched her OG status into public consciousness. From the only slightly ironic Notorious R.B.G. meme to musical remixes of her dissents, pop culture reverence of the Supreme Court veteran seems here to stay.

Ginsburg turns 82 on March 15. In response to the question of whether she has considered stepping down, she has said: "As long as I can do the job full steam. I think I'll recognize when the time comes that I can't any longer. But now I can." In other words, she's literally too legit to quit.

On R.B.G.'s birthday, we honor her 21 years on the Supreme Court and 82 years of general badassery with just a few notable quotes showing just how brightly that candlepower burns.



Speaking to law students in February 2015, via PBS. Image: Getty


In Ginsburg's Senate confirmation hearings in 1993. Image: Getty.


In conversation with ABC correspondent Lynn Sherr before the New York State Bar. Image: Getty


Interview with Yahoo News in July 2014. Image: AP.


Interview with the ACLU Women's Rights Project. Image: AP


Interview with Yahoo News in July 2014. Image: Getty.


In conversation with ABC correspondent Lynn Sherr before the New York State Bar. Image: Getty


Speaking to law students in February 2015, via PBS

The Fat Jewish On His Favorite Kardashian, Fashion Trend And Food Item

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Josh Ostrovsky, also known as "The Fat Jew," first garnered mass attention when he taught a spinning class to homeless people using stationary CitiBikes. Since then he has gone on to create a career by doing outrageous shit and then putting it on the Internet. The social media sensation was at SXSW on Saturday and gave a presentation -- or as he like to refer to it "my version of a TED talk" -- about some of the craziest stunts he has pulled over the past couple of months, all the while getting a rosé pedicure.

We caught up with The Fat Jew after his monologue and asked for his take on men's fashion, his favorite Kardashian and how he likes sharing the spotlight with his adorable dog, Toast. Here's what we learned:

HuffPost: Why did you decide to come to SXSW?

The Fat Jew: I just wanted to see it because I love people being like vertical content platforms, hyper local iterative strategies. I love being around it -- half because I make fun of it all the time and half because I kind of work in it. I want to make money in it but I always want to make fun of it constantly.

HP: You have a very distinct style that you've become known for. What do you think your clothes say about you?

TFJ: My look right now is giant adult baby sumo wrestler. Giant adult baby is a great look right now -- I’m essentially Benjamin Button. I was super mature as an 11-year-old and now I’m basically like an 11-year-old, so I’m aging in reverse. Giant baby is a look I’m trying to get trending right now and I think it says that I’m a giant fucking infant and kind of loving it -- with a driver’s license and a platinum card.



HP: How do you get your hair to stand up on top of your head like that?

TFJ: Today, it’s a chopstick.

HP: You seem to have really strong opinions about fashion and style, so what do you think is one clothing item every man should own?

TFJ: I wish more guys were wearing sleeveless turtlenecks. How come we never see that? ...You know, I wouldn’t say what would I want in menswear, because there are so many things I want out.

HP: Like what?

TFJ: Where do I even start? Men are the worst dressers. First of all, don’t wear that Israeli-Palestinian scarf. You know, the one that people wear around their necks. Don’t wear that. And so many hats. LA should be renamed the place with the most dumb hats. Also, a white v-neck under blazer? Just stop. It was killer in like ’05 if you were working the list at a door and you were like “Hey, we're not letting anymore guys in right now.” That was a killer look for you... or if you were Brody Jenner. But in 2015? No. And if your plan is to wait on it so long that it actually comes back? Don't do that. I know you think if you keep rocking it, eventually you’ll be at the cutting edge because it all comes back around, but just stop doing it right now. Bootcut jeans are a go. I’m embracing them ironically.

HP: Speaking of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, which Kardashian is your favorite and why?

TFJ: My favorite used to be Kourtney because she’s sort of like a rich gnome with a nose job, which I’m super into. It’s like one of the things I'm looking for. Now, obviously it’s Khloe because she’s just so great. I love a broad-shouldered women. I want a woman who can carry me in a BABYBJÖRN, you know? She’s also super funny.

HP: Recently your dog Toast has started to take over the Internet -- how do you feel about sharing the spotlight with a dog?

TFJ: I think it’s hilarious. She’s mad fucking cute. I honestly think that I'm ridiculously awesome but I'm not for everyone. I get it, you're not into me. I totally fucking feel you, but there is no reason anyone should not be into a cute ass dog with no teeth wearing cool sunglasses. Like, are you a monster? You don't like me, I think you're making the wrong decision, but I get it. You don't like her? You’re basically slapping George Washington in the face -- you’re un-American.



HP: You have a really strong social media presence and people feel like they know you, but what is one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?

TFJ: Every other weekend I teach at a youth center. I teach the pottery wheel to inner city kids.

HP: Really?

TFJ: No. I definitely do not know the pottery wheel. I wish that was true. I want that to be true so, so, so badly. The thing people are the most surprised to learn about me… I think people are surprised when they come to my house. They're like, it’s going to be crazy. It’s either going to be like the loft from the movie “Big” or it’s going to be a hobble filled with garbage and stuffed animals. But my house is super tasteful. Crown moldings, sun-splashed, really amazing feng shui. You come and you're like, there is no way that you fucking live here. People are like, whose apartment is this? LOL.

HP: And my last question, probably the most important one: tacos or pizza?

TFJ: Pizza for life because I’m from New York. I feel like turnt up LA youth are like tacos, and I’m like, nothing but love. I would date a taco, I would marry a taco, I’d make tiny taco children, I’d have unprotected sex with a taco, but New York through and through. I have [shows tattoos] I don’t know how many at this point: money, pizza respect [points to his tattoo]. This one on the arm, the double pizza Jewish star. I have three fucking pizza tattoos, if I said tacos… maybe it’s tacos.

This interview has been edited and condensed for hilarity clarity.

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Jessica Alba debuted a new 'do Friday at an event for The Honest Company. The mother of two, who went blonde in November, cut her formerly long locks into a stylish bob. Alba shared the hair transformation on her Instagram account, thanking her stylist for the new look:

Uh oh someone chopped off her hair!

A photo posted by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) on Mar 13, 2015 at 6:56pm PDT

Thnk u @giannandrea1 4 the cute cut! Love it!

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Alba's stylist, Gianna Andrea, who has also done hair for Chrissy Teigen, Reese Witherspoon and more, reposted a photo of her new bob, adding, "Spring forward makeover! A true pleasure being around this joyous woman with an honest view on life."

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In an interview with the Italian magazine Panorama, designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of Dolce & Gabbana had some contentious things to say about same-sex families.

According to translations, the pair -- who dated for 23 years and broke up in 2005 -- stated that children born through IVF are "children of chemistry, synthetic children. Uteruses for rent, semen chosen from a catalog."

“I am gay, I cannot have a child. I guess you cannot have everything in life," Dolce added. "Life has a natural course, some things cannot be changed. One is the family.”

Their comments sparked quite a bit of controversy. Sir Elton John, who has two children via a surrogate and married longtime partner David Furnish in December, responded to the designers' comments on Instagram.

How dare you refer to my beautiful children as "synthetic". And shame on you for wagging your judgemental little fingers at IVF - a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people, both straight and gay, to fulfil their dream of having children. Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce and Gabbana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana

A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Mar 14, 2015 at 10:29pm PDT

Elton John isn't the only celebrity who has expressed outrage over Dolce and Gabbana's comments. Well-known celebrity chef Art Smith is planning a protest party that's he's calling "Take The Hate Off The Runway."



"As a gay married couple with four gorgeous children, my husband Jesus Salgueiro and I join families across the world -- gay and straight -- in protest against these hateful, ugly, loveless comments by Dolce and Gabbana," he told The Huffington Post. "Behind the beauty was always ugly. As Dr. Maya Angelou said, 'When people show you who they are, believe them.'"

Elton John's #BoycottDolceGabbana hashtag has also taken off on Twitter as people express their disgust over the designers' words.

.@dolcegabbana ur voices R 2powerfull 2B spreading so much h8 http://t.co/30Oe2hcxNt Wake up,Its 2015 Luv urselves guys #boycottdolcegabbana

— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) March 15, 2015

Oh bugger, there go my sunglasses... #BoycottDolceGabbana

— Val McDermid (@valmcdermid) March 15, 2015

IVF babies are synthetic? I don't think I've heard anything so disrespectful and insulting. Disgusting behaviour! #BoycottDolceGabbana

— Kaeyi Dream ♡ (@KaeyiDream) March 15, 2015

Dolce & Gabbana's rep did not immediately respond to HuffPost's request for comment.

H/T The Telegraph

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The clothes they wear aren't so loud that they take away from what's actually playing out in each episode -- they're not another character in their own right, as they were on "Sex and the City" or "Gossip Girl." Instead, the clothes work like mood rings, telegraphing the kind of woman each character is trying to be that day.

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Though floral always seems to be "in," the blooming print is reborn practically every spring on the runways. This season, it’s popping up as a bright and wonderfully feminine print, with and designers like Diane von Furstenberg and Michael Kors pushing the print from head-to-toe. We're ready to live in an all-floral uniform as sunnier skies arrive.

But this vivid print can be decidedly hard to wear full-body without looking like a busy hotel curtain. We partnered with Nordstrom to round up some ladies who nail head-to-toe floral, making it look chic, effortless and season-perfect. On these women, floral is definitely not your grandma’s print. Better take notes.



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We're excited to try out these fashion-forward takes on floral. Nordstrom is gearing up for spring 2015 with a spotlight on fresh trends like this one -- check out what they're excited about, from petaled prints to strappy sandals, @nordstrom.

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Mickael Jou is a photographer. And Mickael Jou is a dancer. His project "365 Photos" succinctly captures these two passions, in a series of urban snapshots that showcase the Taiwanese-French-American flexing his ballet skills all over Berlin. What sets him apart from the herd of choreographically inclined photographers, the artist explained to HuffPost, is that he does it all himself.

You see, his images are self-portraits, styled and enacted by Jou around cafes, supermarkets, attics and anything else he can assemblé his way into.



Jou is a trained dancer. He recalls dancing, ballet and modern dance, in the streets of Paris, entertaining tourists who would film or photograph his precise movements. Inspired, he decided to buy a camera, learn the manual and embark on a self-portrait project. "My self-portraits help me express the emotions that I feel while dancing," he explained. "Dance is a very powerful art form, and I try to translate my emotions into my photography."

While the project is titled "365 Photos," Jou doesn't necessarily capture an image per day. He's been working on the series for three years now and predicts it will take him another three to finish. He's been archiving all of his shots on tumblr, so that fans outside of his home city, Berlin, can get a taste of his art. Check out a preview of the series below.

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Ansel Elgort first caught our eye in “Carrie” before completely stealing our hearts in “The Fault in Our Stars.” Next, he landed a role in the popular "Divergent" movie series and presented at the Oscars last month all while being adorable as heck on Twitter and Instagram. Now, he's showing off charm on Seventeen.

As Seventeen's April cover star, Ansel gets real about all things romantic and even gives readers a glimpse of what he was like at 15. Keeping it simple with some messy hair and a denim button-up shirt, Ansel opens up about his perfect date, his gifts for the women in his life and his high school run-in with the police.

Seventeen’s April issue hits stands on March 24. Scroll down to see photos from Ansel's shoot and head over to Seventeen.com for more.

On whether a guy and girl can be just friends…
“If a woman is really pretty, it’s kind of hard. I’m not going to lie. Actually, that’s not true. Me and Shailene [Woodley] have a really platonic relationship. I’ve never once wanted her sexually, which is nice. But for me, if a person is someone I’m attracted to, and she’s my best friend, hopefully we’re dating.”

On his perfect date…
“I like romantic dates -- going on a long walk in Central Park and then taking the subway downtown and going out to eat and ordering oysters. After that, you walk around again and talk. Morning dates are nice, too. I love doing romantic s***. It’s fun. It’s like you’re living in a movie.”

On what he buys the lucky women in his life…
“I like to buy girls shoes and jewelry. I buy stupidly expensive shoes. I got Louboutins for my mom and my girlfriend before. My mom was like, ‘I can’t wear these; they’re too high.' I was like, ‘Mom, you have to try them -- they’re so cool. They’re red snakeskin!' She still wears them every so often, but she can’t walk in them."

On his high school shenanigans…
“[My friend] Jordan and I used to throw eggs off my roof and hit cars. We got in trouble with the police when I was 15. They came to our door. I told my dad, ‘We were throwing eggs off the roof and you were out of town and they got really mad at us and said if we did it again we would get in trouble, but we’re never going to do it again.’ I said it all in one sentence. He was like, ‘Okay.’”







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