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15 Style Editor-Approved Backpacks For Heading Back To School

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It's hard to believe that the first day of school is almost here, signaling the unofficial end of summer. While your child is most likely in denial, that doesn't change the fact that it's almost time to hit the books. 


And speaking of books, they'll need something to carry them around in. Whether your kids are off to pre-school or high school, a brand spankin' new backpack is always on the top of the back-to-school shopping list. 


Bags that boast both comfort and durability are always great. But let's face it, your kid definitely wants something that's super cool. Plus, you'll want to make sure it's a bag they can't wait to carry. We've got you covered. 


Here are 15 back-to-school backpacks that are both fashion-forward and fun. Now, feel free to cross "backpack" off your to-do list. You're welcome! 



To buy: Boden "Space" backpack, $48. 



To buy: Herschel Supply "Kingston" backpack, $40. 



To buy: Jansport "Big Student" backpack, $46. 



To buy: SM New York "Floral Cargo" backpack, $25. 



To buy: Hanna Andersson "Peanuts" backpack, $52. 



To buy: Children's Place "Mixed Print" backpack, $12. 



To buy: LeSportsac "Rolling" backpack, $198. 



To buy: Target "Double Dutch" backpack, $19. 



To buy: Skip Hop "Mini" backpack, $16. 



To buy: Ralph Lauren "Camouflage" backpack, $55. 


 



To buy: Pottery Barn Kids "Mackenzie Gray Lightning" backpack, $30. 



To buy: Kipling "Alcatraz II" backpack, $160. 



To buy: Lillian Vernon "Pinwhell" backpack, $40. 



To buy: L.L. Bean "Firey Red Shark" backpack, $35. 



To buy: Quicksilver "Night Track" backpack, $25. 


 


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Need A Solution For A Hangover? This Mask May Help You Save Face

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Unwinding after a long day with a cocktail or beer sounds relaxing, until the following morning. Drinking can wreck havoc on the skin. According to board-certified dermatologist Ariel Ostad, alcohol is a notorious dehydrator. "Many of your hangover symptoms are a direct result to a lack of fluids, including your skin's appearance," said Ostad. "The dehydration associated with hangovers can make skin appear dull, dry and puffy."


To instantly revitalize one's appearance by brightening and moisturizing, luxury skincare and cosmetics brand Rodial has created a Super Acids X-Treme Hangover Mask. It's formulated with fruit acids, peptides and probiotics which help improve a dull and dehydrated complexion.


Watch the video above to find out if this hangover mask treatment held up to its lofty claims, as a few Huffington Post editors put it to the test. Then share your beauty tricks for hiding a hangover in the comments.


Rodial provided a sample of the Super Acids X-Treme Hangover Mask for review purposes.


Video produced by Audrey Horwitz and Marielle Olentine 



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The '90s Bands T-Shirts That We Can't Stop Wearing

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Let's take a quick trip down memory lane and make a pit stop in the '90s. Why? Because, beyond some questionable fashion trends, it was a decade of pretty awesome music.


With music acts like Nirvana, TLC, Green Day, The Spice Girls, and Dr. Dre filling the airwaves and our CD players (yup, no iPods yet) -- it's no surprise that we're still huge fans of their tunes today. So much so that some of us have held onto concert T-shirts and memorabilia for over 20 years. And if by chance those beloved threads were mistakenly donated to Goodwill -- there are plenty of vintage or reissued designs on the market. Phew!  


Paying homage to our favorite '90s bands is not only in good taste -- it's in vogue. Check out the folks we spotted rocking throwback tees on Instagram. And make sure to tell us which music group you still love to wear in the comments section below. 


 




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And finally, this isn't a T-shirt -- but I will never, ever throw it away. 





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Kylie Jenner Spends Sunday In A Bikini

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Sunday is for swimming. 


Kylie Jenner slipped into a black bikini Sunday for some pool time with sister Kourtney Kardashian. The 17-year-old, who is celebrating her 18th birthday next week at a beach club in Montreal, posted a selfie to Instagram taken in her bathroom mirror. 


"Kourt & Ky swim session," she captioned the shot. 



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Fans were quick to pay homage to the reality star's look. Later in the day, she shared a photo of some artwork done in her honor. 



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Michelle Obama Says What We're All Thinking About Beyoncé

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Talk about running the world


Michelle Obama sat down with rapper Wale on Friday to answer questions and promote her Reach Higher initiative, a campaign aimed at encouraging all students to continue their educations past high school.


She took the opportunity to reveal the advice she'd give to her college self, but most importantly, she revealed something amazing: If FLOTUS could have a different job other than being, well, FLOTUS, she would choose to be Beyoncé.



The First Lady's affinity for Bey is not new. She invited the songstress to her birthday party and has even attended her concerts. Still, it's humbling (and kind of hilarious) to learn that even someone as flawless as FLOTUS feels the same way we all do about Bey. 


Keep throwing that "Single Ladies" hand up in the air, girlfriend. 


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Bobby Brown's Sister Vows Family Feud Is Just Beginning

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Bobby Brown's sister vowed the family feud was "far from over" between their family and the late Whitney Houston's kin during the memorial service for her niece, Bobbi Kristina Brown.


A frustrated Leolah Brown walked out of the St. James United Methodist Church in Alpharetta on Saturday and spoke to reporters gathered outside. She was angry because of some words that were said during the funeral by Pat Houston, the sister-in-law and former manager of Whitney Houston.


"I told her that Whitney is going to haunt her from the grave," Leolah Brown told reporters outside the church.


Before she went back inside the church, Leolah Brown expressed her love for Bobbi Kristina and Whitney Houston. But she ultimately spewed more venom toward Pat Houston, calling her a "phony" and not a "blood relative."


"It's just getting started," she said.


Bobbi Kristina, who dreamed of growing up to achieve fame like her mother, died in hospice care July 26, about six months after she was found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her suburban Atlanta townhome on Jan. 31.


An email to the Houston family rep was not returned.


For years, there's been a longstanding rift between the families of the young woman's famous mother and father. Bobby Brown briefly appeared at Houston's funeral three years ago, saying he and his children were seated but asked repeatedly to move. Brown said he left because he didn't want to create a scene, but was upset.


The 22-year-old Bobbi Kristina was the only child between Brown and Whitney Houston.


Bobbi Kristina's death was grimly similar to the way her mother had died three years earlier.


Houston's assistant found the singer's lifeless body face-down in a foot of water in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel just before the Grammy Awards in 2012. Authorities found prescription drugs in the suite, and evidence of heart disease and cocaine in her body, but determined her death was an accidental drowning.


Bobbi Kristina was found in the townhome she shared with Nick Gordon, an orphan three years older, whom Houston had raised as her own. Bobbi Kristina referred to him as her husband. A police report earlier this year described the incident as a drowning, and authorities are investigating her death.


Relations between Gordon and other relatives have soured over the past few years, especially after Bobbi Kristina was hospitalized. A protective order barred him from being within 200 feet of Pat Houston. And a feud erupted over whether Gordon could visit Bobbi Kristina while she stayed in the hospital.


Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said he and his office are interested in reviewing the investigative file to determine whether any charges will be filed.


Leolah Brown said she believes Gordon was involved in the death of her niece.


Lawyers for Gordon declined to comment.


Bobbi Kristina was raised in the shadow of her famous parents' hugely public life.


She appeared alongside the couple in 2005 on the Bravo reality show "Being Bobby Brown," which showed her parents fighting, swearing and making court appearances. She attended award shows with her mother and father, walked red carpets with them and sang in Central Park with Houston as adoring fans watched.


Houston and Brown were married 15 years. Their tumultuous relationship ended in 2007.


 


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18 Comics That Capture The Reality Of Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding can be emotional, challenging and rewarding. It can also be funny. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we've put together a roundup of lactation-themed comics filled with humor, imagination and cultural critique.


From witty interactions to earnest descriptions, here are 18 comics that paint a real picture of breastfeeding. 



This article is part of HuffPost Parents' World Breastfeeding Week coverage. Read more here.


 


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De-Clump Mascara With This One Easy Trick

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We all know we're supposed to replace our mascara tubes every three to four months, but let's face it: Most of the time the liquid dries out long before it's time to toss. And that's when we're left to battle with clumpy, gross black gunk -- and the dreaded tarantula eyes.

Here's a helpful trick that'll de-clump your mascara, and extend the life of your tube.

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Step 1. Grab your eye drops (any brand will do).

Step 2. Add a few drops directly into the mascara.

Step 3. Replace the wand, and swirl it around inside. (Just be sure not to pump it up and down, which is what dried the sucker out in the first place.)

Step 4. Enjoy clump-free, smooth-as-butter mascara application.

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Bella Hadid And Mom Yolanda Foster Pose In Matching Swimsuits

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The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. 


Bella Hadid and mom Yolanda Foster looked like twins while lounging poolside Sunday. The mother-daughter duo both donned red swimsuits for a day of soaking up the sun. Hadid and Foster, who has been battling Lyme disease, puckered up for the camera. 


"Mommy n meee day☀️Home is when I'm with you my ...❤️ @yolandahfoster," she captioned the shot. 



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Caitlyn Jenner On Bathing Suits: 'Don't Know If I'm Ready To Expose Myself'

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On the latest episode of "I Am Cait," Caitlyn Jenner spoke candidly about whether she felt comfortable swimming in a bathing suit.


During the episode that aired on Aug. 2, Jenner traveled to San Francisco and decided to skip going in a hot tub with a group of her friends. When author and friend Jennifer Finney Boylan asked if she had put on a bathing suit yet, Jenner said that she had, but had not been in the pool yet.


"For me, anyway, it was incredible, when I was like in [the pool]," Boylan said. 


"To be honest with you, that'll happen at some point. I'm in no rush," Jenner said. "I'm in no rush." 


Jenner added, "I just don't know if I'm ready to expose myself like that. Maybe down the line I'll feel more comfortable with myself. For right now, I just can't see myself doing it."  


"I Am Cait" debuted July 26 on E!. The series follows Jenner after coming out as transgender during an interview earlier this year with ABC News' Diane Sawyer. Tune in on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. to see the latest in the eight-part series


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Gigi Hadid Covers W's September Issue, Gets Candid About Nudity

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Gigi Hadid, fashion's golden girl, is now a September issue cover star.  


The 20-year-old model stuns on the highly anticipated issue of W magazine. Having previously covered Teen Vogue, this arguably marks her most monumental cover spot to date. 



Sporting major hair and oozing glamour, Hadid is cited by the mag as a "model of the digital age" and "spectacularly connected" thanks not only to her 4 million Instagram followers, but also to her famous family (her mother Yolanda Foster is a former model and cast member of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and her stepfather, award-winning music producer David Foster, was once married to Caitlyn Jenner's ex-wife, Linda Thompson.)


Inside the glossy, Hadid talks about going nude, social media and the success of her career thus far, which she credits, in part, to a balance of high-end and mass market work. 



 


"My Pirelli calendar is hanging on the wall of my friend’s frat house, and he doesn’t know anything about fashion. That balance is what leads to big campaigns outside of fashion. But I never want to choose one or the other. Both commercial and high fashion are what make my job so interesting," she said. 


What makes her so interesting, on the other hand, is her ability to play to both the serious and goofy parts of her industry, as demonstrated by the video accompanying the shoot. Hadid pokes fun at herself and the intense "runway training" she's had.




 


One thing Hadid is serious about, however, is when she feels comfortable posing nude. In fact, she says the decision to strip down for Tom Ford is what helped other high-fashion brands take her seriously. "I’ve never been scared of being naked in pictures, but I wouldn’t do naked for naked’s sake. With Tom, it was an easy decision. When you think of scent, you don’t think of clothes. ... When Tom liked me, other jobs followed," she said. 


Be sure to pick up your copy of W Magazine, on newsstands Aug. 18. 



 


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Leave Me Alone in My Speedo!

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The black and white photograph was taken in 1956; I was six years old. I am standing knee deep in the Atlantic Ocean at a beach on the eastern shore of Staten Island, New York city's southern borough that was so devastated by Hurricane Sandy three years ago. It was the Eisenhower Era when the Staten Island beaches were still clean -- and America was more innocent.

I am wearing what can only be described as a Speedo, that smallest of swimwear that has become synonymous with racing bathing suits. My brother, four years older, is next to me wearing a slightly bigger but also skimpy suit. In the '50s at least, the small suit seemed the thing. No one giggled, no one pointed or made disparaging references to your sling shot, no one told Speedo jokes

Today, on Michael Phelps or Mark Spitz, such a tiny suit brings no comment. But when I don one - even though I am in reasonably good shape for a guy who just started Medicare - the guffaws and jokes are endless.

My friends warn they will not visit me in my backyard pool if I wear my Speedo. I dare not post a Facebook photo showing the Speedo on my annual visit to French St. Martin each January for fear of an onslaught of jibes.

My two children kid that they will not join me on our annual sojourn to the New Jersey shore if the Speedo also joins us. Years ago my son would not join the local swim club because they only raced in Speedos.

I recently gave a Speedo as a gift to a good friend who had just had surgery and lost a lot of weight. He wore it on a vacation to Greece and his wife took a picture of him (he looked fit!) and sent it via- email to me. But they deleted it from their cell phone for fear a hacker would find it and put him out there with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence.

Of course, if he was in political office I could understand. The Governor of Alaska recently had to withdraw a nominee for a judicial post because photos of him in a leopard-skin-patterned Speedo and a cowboy hat, surrounded by women in bikinis, surfaced. I usually wear a baseball cap and pose only with my wife.

The jokes and barbs are usually good natured, but occasionally turn creepy.

Two years ago my wife and I went in late September to Asbury Park, New Jersey, to get in a stroll at the beach. The late summer weather was nice enough to wear bathing suits and touch the water, but a bit too cool to really swim. So we just walked the shoreline. I had on my small form-fitting red suit. I am always self-conscious on American beaches. In St. Martin or Europe a tiny suit is de rigeur, but no one in America -- except for or me - seems to dare wear one.

I did this day, and as we passed two young guys -- both wearing long baggy bathing suits - they stared at me. I knew they were snickering. When we passed them, I turned to look back. They were both making lewd gestures and laughing. They stopped as soon as they spotted me looking. I had given them enough time to make at least three Speedo jokes.

In fact, there are entire web sites devoted to Speedo jokes and one offers the "Top 10 Reasons to Skip the Speedo." It is mostly about men showing too much blubber, which seems more of a commentary on American fitness than skimpy swimwear. Late-night comedians love Speedo jokes. Even nurses at hospitals cannot resist.

Eleven years ago I was diagnosed with colon cancer and I needed a major surgery. The surgeon was going to cut a hole below my stomach. So the day before the operation I needed to be examined by a nurse who was going to mark, literally, the spot where he would make his incision.

She gave me a choice. It could go in one spot or another. "We don't usually use the lower region," she said, "unless you are one of those guys who wear a Speedo." We both laughed, but I had to tell her, I actually do wear a speedo. I still opted for the upper cut.

So two questions come to mind when I think about the Speedo. The first is why do I wear the skimpy bathing suit version? And multiple reasons come to mind. Vanity is probably first. I am kind of short at 5 foot, 10-inches tall. And when I wear those baggy American-style suits I look like a little dumpy man, which I am not. But in the Speedo I look.... well, kind of fit, albeit showing more than some people like.

In fact, on one occasion when my daughter was having some girlfriends over to our backyard pool, my wife took me aside and said that the green suit I was wearing might be a bit too thin on material. More of the package was visible than might be appreciated by the crowd. I changed, quickly. I am past the stage and age where it pays to advertise!

The other reason is my antipathy to this Victorian Era leftover. I resent that men are not supposed to wear form-fitting outfits, and that it is somehow not masculine or too overtly sexual - or just plain offensive. What is it in American culture that gives this cue that the male body is to be more fully clothed than the female?

Women can wear -- no, are encouraged to wear -- bikinis and clingy bathing suits. The thong is no longer a scandal; women's side straps leave little thigh unexposed.

Show it off! And no snickering goes on; leering perhaps. But for me there is this cult of Speedo shame. I don't mean to suggest that men are the oppressed gender; for sure women are still much more likely to be discriminated against in the workplace -- and the world.

But I can no longer even find a Speedo suit over the counter at a store. I have to go online to buy. The market and the culture are both speaking. And what they are saying to men is you somehow have to be ashamed of your body. I am not.

I wish the Speedo police would leave me alone and the culture would let me be six years old again, standing in my skimpy suit, without being embarrassed.

Robert Miraldi is the author of the biography "Seymour Hersh: Scoop Artist." www.scoopartistthebook.com

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Cara Delevingne Debuts Pink Hair At Osheaga Music Festival

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The pastel hair trend can't stop, won't stop. 


The latest star to jump on the bandwagon is none other than Cara Delevingne. She joins stars like Jenny McCarthy, Kelly Ripa and Kaley Cuoco, all of whom have tried the bold trend for themselves.  


The supermodel attended the Osheaga Music Festival in Montreal, Canada, over the weekend, where she showed off her new pastel-pink strands. It's unclear whether or not the new 'do is a wig or her actual hair, but either way, it looks pretty awesome. 


The 22-year-old paired her new hairstyle with a blue bandana, reflective blue sunglasses, a pineapple-print shirt and bacon-print boxers. Because of course she'd wear bacon-print boxers. 




The Daily Mail reports the "Suicide Squad" actress was at the Canadian music festival to support girlfriend Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, who was performing a set. But the "Paper Towns" actress wasn't alone -- she was with quite the fun-looking #squad:  



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Party on, Cara. 


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'Aquarium Nails' Are The Most Creative, Least Necessary Nail Trend Yet

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Another crazy trend is rippling through the wild world of nail art -- and this time, it's aquatic. 


"Aquarium nails" are not exactly what they sound like, in that there are no actual fish involved (that we know of). The style is, however, like an aquarium in that a special double-paned artificial nail is injected with glitter and water or baby oil to mimic the effect and movement of sparkling water.



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The hypnotizing artwork gained traction after a video from Tony's Nails in Wichita Falls, Texas, made the rounds on Facebook. The video, which was posted to  Vietnamese talk show 2! Idol's page, has garnered over 17 million views so far. 


The trend is not actually new, as proven by a tutorial from 2013, but if a trip to Wichita Falls isn't in your immediate future, you might want to try it out for yourself. As a warning, DIY-ing this trend is not for the easily frustrated -- we got restless just watching. And just try to get those sequins inside the nail. Ugh.




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The Most Body-Positive, Size-Inclusive Clothing Company For Plus-Size Women Is SmartGlamour and You Should Know Their Name

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I have written many, many times about being a plus-size woman and the realities that this has created for me in fashion; clothes are often hard to find in my size, period, they're often not created for the fit of a plus-size body, and of course, many fashion companies would like to pretend that bodies like mine don't exist to begin with. That's why I'm so in love withSmartGlamour, a plus-size fashion company created by fashion designer Mallorie Carrington, which was created to offer affordable and fashionable clothing for all, no matter your height, shape, size or age. They are definitely doing that with their awesome clothing, as I can tell you from my own experience! I'm amazed at how both their messaging and clothing is on point -- and no, I'm not being paid to say that. This company is the real deal and everyone who has ever felt insecure or bad about themselves when buying clothing should take a look at this company, because they will change your perception on fashion.

On their website, SmartGlamour lines out the three overarching goals that they have as a company, which are to empower women through clothing and lead them towards body acceptance, create high-quality clothing for an affordable price and get rid of girl hate, so that we can all embrace our bodies and each other. They offer sizes that range all the way from XXS-6X, making it probably the most size-inclusive range I've ever seen from a single clothing company.

They also allow you to customize the tailoring of each individual garment, to ensure that it fits your body perfectly. As Bustle editor Marie Southard Ospina pointed out in a write-up about the company, most companies who offer size-inclusivity only expand their straight sizes, without changing anything about the garment to fit plus-size bodies. I took advantage of this amazing option and can tell you firsthand that it really does fit my curves better than any straight size swimsuit ever could.

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I'm pictured here wearing the Bette style top and bottom and just love how they fit my curves. The top is so perfect for my bust, and I was shocked at how comfortable it was -- I find bikini tops are either too tight and while I'm supported, I feel like I'm suffocating, or are well supported but too loose everywhere else, with the straps constantly needing to be adjusted. This top doesn't come with any of those problems. I'm in love!

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If you've been frustrated by your other shopping experiences, I would encourage you to look into SmartGlamour, because I think you'll find that you have a different experience. But, Mallorie doesn't want you to feel pressured into purchasing her stuff, but seeks to cultivate a natural relationship with her customers. "I don't just want you to buy my clothes. I want you to buy the clothes that you want, that you need, that you go into your closet to look for but don't exist. I want you to create the pieces you need for your life, style, and body that will empower you to feel more confident and use that feeling to take steps in the journey to love your body," she says.

SmartGlamour is the real deal when it comes to body positivity and size-inclusivity, which makes this company an overall win. If you want to check out what else this brand is doing to create body positivity, take a look at any number of their social media campaigns, from #MeasureMeBeautiful to #AllBodiesAreGoodBodies. You can currently buy pieces from their collection on their website.

Cheers to summer fun and #fatkini selfies!

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Will Smith Wants You To Know He And Jada Pinkett Smith Aren't Getting Divorced

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Rumors that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's marriage is on the rocks have been swirling for years, and on Monday, RadarOnline came out with what seems like the millionth report claiming the couple is headed toward divorce


And what do you know: It's not true. Just ask Will Smith. The 46-year-old actor was pretty emphatic about it when he took to Facebook to dispel reports



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Jada quickly followed up Will's statement on Twitter.





The couple, who married in 1997 and are parents to Jaden, 17, and Willow, 14, have long been plagued by rumors of divorce, cheating and that they have an open marriage. 


And because their marriage is under constant scrutiny, Pinkett Smith recently opened up to American Airlines' inflight magazine American Way, revealing that at this point, the couple almost expects the rumors. 


"Every year there’s a new [rumor]. And I’m like, 'Here we go. Get ready. Are ya holdin’ on tight?'" she told the magazine, adding that though her and Will's relationship isn't perfect, she doesn't understand why people assume the couple would simply give up on their marriage. 


 "And relationships go through shifts because in life, things shift," she said. "So people are automatically like, ‘What’s going on? They must be getting a divorce.’ Well, no. But when people feel those shifts and there’s a mystery, they have to fill it with something."




 


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6 Decades Of Wedding Hairstyles In Less Than Three Minutes

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As wedding dress trends have evolved over the years, so have the bridal hairstyles that accompany them. 


In a new BuzzFeed video, talented YouTube beauty vlogger Kayley Melissa models six decades of wedding hairdos from the voluminous chignons of the 1960s to the beachy waves that are popular with brides today. 


To see all of the signature styles, watch the video above. 


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Ruby Rose Rocks Tiny Black Bikini While Vacationing In Spain

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Ruby Rose is having the best vacation ever, and we're stuck here at our desks figuring out how to master the art of dressing for air conditioning. 


The Australian actress has been living it up in Spain with a bunch of ridiculously good looking model friends and fellow DJs (like Zedd). She was spotted rocking a tiny black bikini, which complemented her awesome tattoos, while hanging out on a boat (because she's cool like that). 




And just to rub it in a little more, the "Orange is the New Black" breakout star has been posting plenty of envy-inducing photos on her Instagram page


Here she is riding a giant inflatable hot dog with some girlfriends: 



@lisbettaa @shaynateresetaylor @emilysearcy hotdog sisters

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And here she is enjoying a delicious meal with friends: 



And here she is again in her bikini, after a "hard days work": 



Hard days work.

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Can you take us with you next time, Ruby? 


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Allure Catches Hell For Teaching White Women How To Get An Afro

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Once again, cultural appropriation is igniting a flurry of controversy -- and for the umpteenth time, the case relates to black women's hair.


Allure magazine finds itself in the middle of a stormy response to a hair tutorial published in its August 2015 issue titled, "You (Yes, You) Can Have An Afro.*" The asterisk reads: "even if you have straight hair."


The tutorial features photos of a white actress, Marissa Neitling of "The Last Ship," and supplements a beauty feature called "Back To Cool" by Danielle Pergament. For the story, hairstylist Chris McMillan transforms the tresses of five Hollywood actresses into hairdos popularized in the '70s: the bowl cut, soft bends, long bangs and an Afro.



It's no surprise that the article, presumably aimed toward white women, is causing quite the commotion. Considering the importance of the Afro to the African-American cultural identity and its politically charged history, there are several reasons this editorial has rubbed folks the wrong way. 


"The issue with the Allure feature goes beyond the routine criticism for not using an obviously black woman and the missed opportunity to reach beyond what clearly must be a predominately lily-white readership and offer tips to black women on how to style their afros rather than steal a style not meant for them," reads the reaction of editors at Clutch.com, who along with the folks at BlackGirlLongHair.com were among the first to spot the editorial. "Black women didn’t start wearing Afros to be cute," they note.



The Afro style in particular would have been an amazing opportunity to use a black actress, and yet there were no actresses of color used in the feature. We were reminded of the recent situation in which Teen Vogue was criticized for using a white model to showcase Senegalese twists. 


An Allure spokesperson told The Huffington Post the piece reflects the level of self-expression "happening in our country today":



"The Afro has a rich cultural and aesthetic history. In this story we show women using different hairstyle as an individual expressions of style. Using beauty and hair as a form of self-expression is a mirror of what's happening in our country today. The creativity is limitless -- and pretty wonderful." 



 


But notably, that appreciation of the Afro's "rich cultural and aesthetic" history wasn't mentioned in the piece, so paying homage to its beauty by offering steps for white women to emulate it without the appropriate historical context and respect is problematic. 


The tutorial also uses the derogatory term "rag curls" in reference to manipulating hair into an Afro. Again, we cringe. The line between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation is not blurred -- it has been crossed. At the very least, the poor choice of wording and use of a white model is due to bad editing or a likely lack of diversity at the decision-making level. 


Had Allure referenced its adoration for the Afro, perhaps this feature wouldn't be coming under quite as much fire. 



McMillan, the hairstylist who worked on the feature, told The Huffington Post that the use of the Afro on a white woman was inspired by Barbara Streisand in the movie "A Star Is Born." He also said that he's surprised by the negative response and wanted to read more about the controversy surrounding the Allure feature.


"I learned how to do hair from the African American girls in beauty school and they taught me more about hair than anybody," McMillan said. "And I do black hair."  


We asked some top black hair bloggers, hairstylists and influencers in the black community for their reactions. Here's what they had to say: 


"This latest gaffe by Allure further highlights the need for more black writers and editors to be on staff of mainstream magazines, so someone in the room can school them on why teaching white women to copy black hairstyles might not be a good idea. What we've seen time and time again is that people love black culture and creativity, but not black people. These publications need to do more than just using black folks as style inspiration." -- Britni Danielle, Clutch


"I laughed pretty hard when I saw this, but then I felt annoyed. This isn't an Afro. This isn't the same as a black woman wearing a perm or a weave--do recall we were introduced to hair straightening at a time when we were made to feel that our hair was a problem to solve. This is just tone deaf appropriation and it's particularly irksome considering all the public conversation we have around these things." -- Jamilah Lemieux, Writer and editor at Ebony.com


"This is tone deafness in the guise of inclusivity. While there are plenty of white women who have naturally thick, curly hair and could easily have an Afro, the misstep here is with the model, and the idea that you can pull off cultural appropriation as a fun summer style. The natural hair movement is rooted in giving black women the confidence to accept their natural beauty in a way mainstream magazines generally fail to do; this article is cruel and taunting by comparison." -- Danielle Henderson, Writer 




"Honestly, I didn't get offended at all when I read the Allure piece. I'm flattered actually. Considering the fact that white women have been doing things to look like us for decades now (i.e tanning, lip injections, butt injections, etc.), it's actually pretty astounding to see that they now want to replicate our curl pattern. Imitation is the highest form of flattery. To me, it's funny and not really cause for protest. Sometimes we take these beauty stories too seriously. We've got way more disturbing headlines (like Sandra Bland, for example) to be upset about." -- Christina Brown, Founder of LoveBrownSugar.com


"I am truly a bonafide hairstylist that loves all the innovations that come out of my  industry, and I  believe that women with kinky hair have the right to wear their hair straight and women with straight hair have the right to wear their hair in a kinky curly Afro. But I am also one of many new gatekeepers of the institution of beauty and a soldier for diversity. The problem with Allure and its critics is that Allure see itself as the beauty bible but comes up short on images and subjects that reflect the real world we live in. The magazine creates the problem of appropriated ethnicity and ruins it for everyone that wants and has the right to look how they choose -- without the baggage of hair hate that is created by old gate keepers that still think 'African American' is a texture." -- Anthony Dickey, Hairstylist and owner of Hair Rules

 

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Taylor Swift Covers Vanity Fair, Talks About Her Girl Squad

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Guys can't come between Taylor Swift and her girls. 


Swift covers Vanity Fair's September 2015 issue in a shoot by Mario Testino and opened up about her group of famous friends, which includes Gigi Hadid, Selena Gomez and Karlie Kloss. Some of them have even broken the "girl code," but that doesn't seem to matter. 


“We even have girls in our group who have dated the same people,” she said. “It’s almost like the sisterhood has such a higher place on the list of priorities for us. It’s so much more important than some guy that it didn’t work out with.”


“When you’ve got this group of girls who need each other as much as we need each other, in this climate, when it’s so hard for women to be understood and portrayed the right way in the media ... now more than ever we need to be good and kind to each other and not judge each other -- and just because you have the same taste in men, we don’t hold that against each other.”




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