This Woman Somehow Looks Exactly Like Angelina Jolie

September 8, 2015, 6:38 am

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Chelsea Marr is a 24-year-old Scottish woman who has become Instagram famous over the last few weeks for looking exactly like Angelina Jolie.

If you ever wondered what Tomb Raider-era Jolie would look like in modern day, Marr provides an example that's AngeliA+.

According to a Facebook post Marr shared in August, she works for the oil and gas recruitment agency, Spencer Ogden Ltd., as an Operations Manager.

Her newfound Internet fame has been somewhat of a challenge at work, as she explained, "trying to get work done with all of this has been a bit of a strain as you can imagine."

Marr also responded to questions about whether she has gotten plastic surgery to specifically appear more like Jolie, writing on Facebook:

With regards to having had any 'plastic surgery' not just in the past week but for years my friends/colleagues/family and I constantly get asked if I've had this and that done or if I've photoshopped this and that.

Anyone who knows me knows I am extremely open and really don't mind discussing it. I have had lip fillers yes, not to look like anyone else but just because I wanted them a bit fuller just like all the other women that have also had theirs done. I had an operation on my nose a few years ago too however this wasn't a cosmetic procedure this was because as a child I broke my nose (quite badly) and therefore had complications with it and still do unfortunately. Lastly I did have a breast augmentation yes, but again this wasn't to try and resemble anyone, this was purely because I had absolutely nothing there before and it was something I was insecure about for years. I couldn't even fill an A cup - even the surgeon said they were the smallest he had seen I increased them to a B/C cup, and was just looking for enough to fill a bra and to look and feel more feminine in t-shirts and bikinis.

As seen in the photo above, Marr embraced her resemblance to Mrs. Brad Pitt even before the Internet swarmed on her pictures like a Hitchcockian murder of crows.

So far, Marr seems to be AngelinA-OK, but hopefully the Internet will know when to Jo-leave her alone if she ever wants to no longer be married to this pit and cult of personangelinajolie.

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I Know My Husband Loves Me Because He Gave Me His Password for His Cell

September 8, 2015, 6:40 am

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Some people are very private with their cell phone passwords. Other people wish they didn't even have to have one. I'm not sure why different people feel the way they do, but the private people are very circumspect if you ask to use their phone. They manage to put in their password without others seeing and the person who made the request to borrow the phone seems to know not to watch this personal interaction between the owner and his or her cell.

The way people guard their phones or leave them randomly around also seems to vary. The former types tend to be the private password types. The more lax folks who tend to not care so much about where they leave their phones tend to be the ones who wish they weren't inconvenienced with passwords.

So how does this enter the world of romance? Passwords were designed to prevent access for strangers but inadvertently they became barriers for couples. Again, there are different types of people especially in differing age groups. Young romantic teens tend to expect calls to be answered quickly and create all kinds of interpretations when they aren't: "Doesn't he like me anymore? It's been ten minutes!" Or, internet daters try to size up their potential matches by the way they do and don't return calls--some reacting like teens wanting many calls returned quickly--others feeling frequent calling is moving too fast for comfort.

What about partners who have lived together or been married for a long time, say 20 plus years? Many of those didn't grow up with cell phones. Some easily remember not only "cordless phones" but coiled phone cords that stretched across the kitchen. As they joined the younger generations and learned to email, use cells, and text, they caught up with the furtive or open password users. Someday a sociologist or psychologist will begin to classify these differences as personality types!

Well, now that I've laid the ground work, I'll tell you my story.

One day out of nowhere my husband said, "Oh, let me tell you my password." And so he did. I was first surprised because we'd never discussed it before but even more surprised by my reaction. I was deeply moved.

A sensation of tenderness swept over me. Now I'm a very independent woman, but I like when he looks after me. I was grounded by this renewed expression of security. It may sound old fashioned, but it wasn't chauvinistic; it was chivalrous. I believe it's what happens in lasting relationships.

I felt both cared for and trusted. Taken care of because he was suggesting I might need his phone some time. He wanted me to be able to have it available because he knew I didn't always carry mine. (I'm the type who doesn't take her cell phone everywhere.) And I felt trusted because a password is by definition private, so this offering felt remarkably intimate.

It was a significant unexpected moment--actually out-of- the blue romantic.! Who could imagine that password sharing could feel so warm and pleasurable? I felt the joy of being his spouse, the looked-after protection of a genuine partner, and touched by his wish for our togetherness.

I felt loved.

Laurie Hollman, Ph.D., is a psychoanalyst whose upcoming book, Unlocking Parental Intelligence: Finding Meaning in Your Child's Behavior, will be released October 13. Before then, it can be preordered at a 21% discount from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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Disney Lipsticks Are Every Princess-At-Heart's Dream Come True

September 8, 2015, 6:49 am

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The Disney princesses have been reimagined in every way you can think -- without makeup, with short hair, plus-sized, and the list goes on. Now, you can reimagine yourself as one of those very princesses (or an evil queen, for that matter).

LA Splash, the cosmetics company that brought you those magical Harry Potter lipsticks, recently released a Disney-themed line, featuring the likes of Ariel, Jasmine, the evil queen and even Nala.

While not as wacky as the Harry Potter-themed lip wear, this $14-a-pop range of deep, rich reds, soft beiges and playful pinks have something for every princess-at-heart.

A spokesperson for the brand told The Huffington Post that what makes its waterproof lipsticks so special is the "magical stay-on power, with up to a true 8 hours matte wear," meaning you won't have to worry about it coming off mid-party.

That glass slipper, on the other hand, is a different story.

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A Greek Triumph: Zeus + Dione Founders, Mareva Grabowski and Dimitra Kolotoura

September 8, 2015, 6:50 am

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Zeus+Dione co-founders, Mareva Grabowski and Dimitra Kolotoura

Dreams are very private. In fact, more often than not, we don't share our dreams with others just because we feel that would make us vulnerable, or, worse yet, the other person might ridicule the dream and tell us that it's "never going to happen." It's rare when two people share a dream and, in fact, build on it together.

A few years back, longtime friends, Dimitra Kolotoura and Mareva Grabowski, were vacationing at Dimitra's house on the Greek island of Syros. Naturally, the discussion turned to the Greek economic crisis and the general negativity regarding the world's perception of Greece. "We asked ourselves what we could do to help," Mareva says. As a, "romantic reaction to the phenomenon," the label Zeus + Dione was born.

Although neither has a background in the fashion industry (Dimitra headed her own PR firm and Mareva was an economist at Deutchbank) a shared "passion for fashion" was always a part of their friendship.

"We used to talk about everything we loved," Mareva says. "Shoes, dresses, everything. But we were too busy with our day jobs to focus on fashion any more than that." Fast forward to today and we're sitting in their sunlit showroom in the Kolonaki area of Athens amidst the beautifully displayed racks of intricately and meticulously crafted garments, hand tooled sandals and perfectly slouchy, whipstiched handbags of their latest collection.

"We were in (upscale Parisian department store) Le Bon Marche two years ago dreaming of our label being sold there and now... it is!" Dimitra says as she glances at all their label's offerings surrounding us.

But even though the birth of the Zeus + Dione label seems to have the makings of legend, don't expect for one moment that it came about in a blink of an eye. "We didn't leave anything to chance," Dimitra shares. "We both have business backgrounds and we always spoke about real-time things. We moved according to our strategic business and marketing plan with clearly defined targets." This is undoubtedly what has helped fuel the success of their label in a relatively short amount of time. "Most fashion brands are run by artists and they miss that contact with reality. We know that things don't always go as planned and that there are many intangible variables to consider."

Having a great business plan and not being idealistic about anything is the first piece of advice they'd give to anybody with a dream and a product they believe in. The second? To have unique capital. "No business works on equity," Mareva says, fully revealing her economics background. "Unless an entrepreneur has financial backing it's not sustainable. There are plenty of people out there who have great ideas, know-how and skills. However, nobody can develop a business without financial backing."

Both agree that leaving stable jobs and going into the "unknown" was extremely difficult. Are they satisfied with their new-found success? "We don't feel like we've succeeded yet," says Mareva. "We're still in beginning with a long way and even more work ahead of us." It's especially difficult thanks to one of the factors that was a big catalyst to them beginning Zeus + Dione -- their homeland's financial struggles. "Our country has very bad publicity," says Dimitra. "And it's worse now than when we began." Mareva agrees. Hence, the toughest part of their job is financial. "Ninety percent of our sales are international and international buyers question us because we're a Greek company."

The impact of a possible boycott because of the "made in Greece" label would be felt not just by Dimitra and Mareva, but also by the over 100 skilled artisans they employ around Greece. "These people are committed to us and to the brand. They have a pride in everything they make. And we are very close to them," Mareva says. It's a running company joke that the ladies are "married' to their silk producer in Soufli, Kostas Mouchtaridis. The unique, artisan quality of silk they produce together is definitely one of the things that makes Zeus + Dione stand out in the best way possible.

Dimitra and Mareva's passion for their job is so evident. What inspires them on a daily basis? "Interacting with our team," says Dimitra. "It's never boring. There's always so much going on and so much to do. We get to share our ideas and then see them materializing!" Mareva chimes in, "Our problem is that the day ends and we wonder where the day went!" In fact, they often find that they are emailing each other at 3 a.m. "Is that normal?" Dimitra wonders aloud; Mareva and she exchange a glance and then they break out into laughter.

The truth is that the only way to accomplish all of the innumerable hurdles in not only their chosen industry but also their homeland is to possess a strong dedication and drive despite the sometimes seemingly insurmountable obstacles. "In the end you do find the way; you have to move mountains to do so, but you do," they both agree.

To call these two inspiring would be redundant. They prove that building a dream together with a trusted friend requires dedication, perseverance and determination. But also, that if two friends share a dream then that teamwork establishes a rock solid foundation from which it can thrive.

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Adorable New Pics Of Blue Ivy Hint At Future Music Stardom

September 8, 2015, 7:05 am

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We don't spend all of our time wondering what type of stars Blue Ivy and North West will grow up to be -- just a good chunk of it. Both girls have famous, skilled parents, extreme baby fame, and the odds, just like, ever in their favor.

So we were very grateful this week when Beyoncé hinted at a potential future music career for her own tot with some adorable photos of Blue Ivy joining her onstage during what appears to be a rehearsal. Blue Ivy holds a mic (sing it!!!!) and walks around with a cool bouncy ball.

A dream come true.

Another one of our dreams come true.

We dreamed this, too.

Current predictions are that Blue Ivy will dominate the music industry while North West takes on the fashion world, and that we will continue to find our fascination with celebrity babies slightly alarming.

They're so cute, though!

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Sneak Peek: Modern Chic Living Room

September 8, 2015, 7:20 am

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I definitely took advantage of this 3 day holiday weekend. I spent most of it decorating our new apartment. I live in Downtown St. Petersburg, with that being said I knew I wanted to go with a chic modern look with a splash of color. I'm not an interior designer nor have the slightest idea of what I'm doing half the time but I choose to have fun with it.

I know I wanted my sofa to be the focus point in the room (so, to spice things up, I went with this mandarin color) I decided to pair it my floral print chair I packed with me, all the way from California. Then, I added this off white fluffy rug to balance the room out. And to set the tone I added this mellow yellow tea set to got with my cocktail glass coffee table-a pop of color is always a great idea, in the right places, of course.

I know color can be tough to play with- or mixing too many colors at once can become dangerous and off balance. I advise to choose from one or two primary colors and feel free to add a number of secondary accent colors, and some unique pieces- this adds character to the room. As you can see I'm not quite finish with my living room- It's a work in progress, so stay tuned as I add the finishing touches.

Furniture Details:

Mandarin Sofa-Rooms To Go

Glass Coffee Table- Rooms To Go

Rug- Home Goods

Gold Mirror - Marshalls

Tv Stand- Home Goods

Glass Cylinder Vases- Ikea

Xoxo

Karina

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Pack Like a Pro: Tips for Traveling Light

September 8, 2015, 8:05 am

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Whether you are packing for a business trip or going on vacation, it pays to travel light. Packing can be problematic -- you don't want to lug too much from place to place, but you also don't want to pack so light and end up forgetting important items. You want to be carrying the least amount of items while at the same time being prepared for any sort of situation.

When I first started traveling, I packed for every contingency. Over-packing was one of my biggest travel problems. The What Ifs got me. But, years of over-packing has taught me that I enjoy hefty baggage fees even less. Thought I'd share my seven tips on how to pack light.

1. The right suitcase is a must. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg once said: ''When you figure out your suitcase, you figure out your life''. Before you start to think about packing, choose the right suitcase. Think about your destination and what is the trip for -- business trip or going on vacation? Check the size of the suitcase; no one wants a suitcase that is too big for them that they cannot manage. It's key to consider the weight of the suitcase; it makes a big difference at the final weigh-in. You also must consider the length of your journey. If you're only planning a weekend getaway or short trips, then a rolling carry-on will suffice.

2. Make a list. Never underestimate the power of making a list. Making a list is a fail-safe way to ensure that you never, ever forget to bring something important. For example, I focus on the activities I know I will do on my trips and focus less on those that I am not as certain about. This helps me cross off items that I don't need and devote space to items I will actually need. It is very important to schedule a packing time and start the packing process early to allow yourself enough time to assess the items you need. This will help you lighten your load.

3. What to bring? Think about what you will be doing on your trip and where you will spend most of your time. A great way to save space in your suitcase is to choose wardrobe basics that you can mix and match. I stick to clothes that are transitional. I have learned that by picking transitional and versatile pieces of clothing I can mix and match the items into a number of outfit options for multiple purposes.

4. Layer up. This approach gives you more outfits and the flexibility to adapt to any temperature weather condition. For example, I take a pashmina scarf with me no matter where I am headed. Pashmina scarf travel well and compliment almost any outfit. It will also offer some warmth on a colder evening and on airplanes.

5. The base layer. One of the simplest but often overlooked packing tips is to put heavy, irregularly shaped items like shoes or toiletries bag at the bottom of your suitcase -- near the wheels of a suitcase. This helps to distribute the weight evenly throughout the suitcase, which prevents items from being damaged. It is very important to put all the heavy ones in first.

6. Roll or fold? It's a matter of type of trip or personal preference. Whichever way you use, the key is not to over-pack. I personally like to roll my clothes such as pants, jeans, sweaters. Why? Because rolling keeps wrinkle to a minimum and frees up a lot of space for other traveling necessities.

7. Combined items. Many items can be packed together. I never thought of using a belt to keep my collar stiff, packing my jewelry in my shoes or protecting glass fragrance bottles by slipping them into socks before packing them. These are just examples of space-saving ways, but if you look at the spaces and items you need to pack you can think of many new ways. Be creative!

I hope these packing tips will come in handy-dandy as you plan your next trip. Happy light travels!

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Kylie Jenner's Galore Cover Shoot Is Obviously Revealing

September 8, 2015, 8:33 am

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Kylie Jenner -- recent high school graduate, home owner, Snapchat queen, and now one of the thousands of young women in Hollywood who has posed in revealing clothing against a white backdrop for photographer Terry Richardson.

The 18-year-old reality star is Galore's cover girl for its Bombshell Generation issue, and while the cover line claims "The only thing that is predicable about her is she is completely unpredictable," the photo shoot is everything we've come to expect from Jenner (and from Richardson's photographs). Perhaps we're reading into things too much, but in one photo Jenner is holding a stuffed tiger, leading us to believe it's commentary on her relationship with her boyfriend, Tyga.

And while most people think Jenner has been in quite the hurry to grow up -- with her own sister Khloe Kardashian claiming she's not a "normal" 17-year-old in an interview with Complex in July -- Jenner disagrees.

“The reality is that I don’t even want to be 18. I wish I could be 17 for the rest of my life. I don’t want to get any older. I just want to be young and enjoy it, but this lifestyle absolutely made me grow up faster,” she told the magazine. “For me, age is just a number."

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How Much Should You Actually Pay For A Haircut?

September 8, 2015, 8:57 am

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Men's hair may have been touted as the new frontier, but how much should you actually invest in your mop to keep up with the trend? (Or, you know, look hirable.)

The average price of a man's haircut in the U.S. is 28 dollars, according to Square, the popular mobile payment app. This might come as a surprise if you live in San Francisco, where a man can pay close to 50 dollars for a trim.

That's because the price of a man's cut varies by location and the place of business -- do you frequent barbershops? Hit the salon? -- among other factors. To determine how much you should pay for a cut based on your location, preferences and grooming habits, take our quiz below:

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Vanessa Williams Returns To Miss America Pageant After Photo Scandal

September 8, 2015, 9:02 am

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Three decades after she gave up the crown amid a nude photo scandal, Vanessa Williams is returning to the Miss America pageant.

The Miss America Organization, Dick Clark Productions and the ABC television network announced Tuesday they are bringing back the award-winning actress and singer to serve as head judge for the 2016 competition. It begins Tuesday and culminates in the crowning of the next Miss America on Sunday.

Williams, the first African-American Miss America, won the title in 1984 but resigned after Penthouse magazine published sexually explicit photographs of her taken several years earlier.

She went on to have a successful career in film, television, music and Broadway.

Sam Haskell, executive chairman and CEO of the Miss America Organization, said his friendship with Williams pre-dated the turmoil caused by the release of the photos.

"I have been friends with Vanessa for 32 years," he told The Associated Press. "When the photos were published, there were people urging her to fight, but close supporters knew if she lost that fight that she would be completely removed from the history books. Instead of pursuing what would surely have been a long and stressful legal battle, Vanessa decided to resign and focus on her career. Vanessa and her family were hurt during the aftermath of the resignation, and that saddened me."

Haskell has been trying for a decade to bring Williams back to the Miss America stage, but this was the first year the logistics could be arranged.

"Vanessa's career speaks for itself, with all the success that she has had," Haskell said. "When I became chairman of Miss America, one of the first calls I made was to Vanessa, to try to find a way to get her to come back. Her return as a huge success is a way for us all to move forward and put the past behind us. It's truly an honor to welcome her back to the Miss America Pageant."

Since her 1988 debut album, "The Right Stuff," Williams has sold more than 7 million records worldwide and has scored No. 1 and Top 10 hits on various Billboard album and singles charts, including pop, dance, R&B, adult contemporary, holiday, Latin, Gospel and jazz.

Her work has been honored by 4 Emmy nominations; 17 Grammy nominations (of which 11 were for her individually); a Tony nomination, 3 Screen Actors Guild award nominations; 7 NAACP Image Awards; and a Golden Globe, Grammy and an Oscar for Best Original Song for her platinum single "Colors of the Wind," from the Disney film "Pocahontas."

She also starred on the TV shows "Ugly Betty" and "Desperate Housewives."

Williams co-starred with Cicely Tyson and Cuba Gooding Jr. in Broadway's "The Trip To Bountiful" in 2013. She returned to the Great White Way the next year in the musical "After Midnight."

She joins pageant hosts Chris Harrison and Brooke Burke-Charvet, music curator Nick Jonas and celebrity judges Brett Eldredge, Taya Kyle, Danica McKellar, Kevin O'Leary, Amy Purdy and Zendaya.

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Connie-Rose, Toddler Model With Down Syndrome, Wins Hearts Everywhere

September 8, 2015, 9:53 am

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At nearly two years old, Connie-Rose Seabourne is already changing the world one smile at a time. The British toddler, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome just two weeks after she was born, just landed a modeling contract for her beautiful smile and adorable looks.

"Connie's absolutely delightful, [a] lovely little girl," her mom, Julie Britton, told Youtube channel SWN TV, a news channel. "She's full of character, full of personality, a little bit naughty and she's absolutely beautiful."

Britton said that after encouragement from friends, she sent a letter to a modeling company with photos of Seabourne. Two weeks later, Seabourne was at her first photo shoot, where the modeling company offered her a contract.

"As soon as it gets too much for her or she doesn't like it, we'll stop," said her mom in an interview with The Daily Mail. "The first sign that she's not enjoying it, we'll stop. What she wants to do is the most important thing in all of this."

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Madeline Stuart, an 18-year-old with Down syndrome, recently made headlines for landing two fashion campaigns and announcing that she'll walk in New York Fashion Week for Italian label Moda, in conjunction with the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Last year, Jamie Brewer became the first model with Down syndrome to walk at New York Fashion Week when she hit the runway for Moda.

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Conversations With: Kai Avent-deLeon, Owner of Sincerely, Tommy

September 8, 2015, 12:56 pm

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I'm always drawn to those who are driven to create experiences and platforms that represent their individuality and the uniqueness of a customer base that isn't being adequately served. For this reason, I was drawn to the work of Kai Avent-deLeon and Sincerely, Tommy. More than a concept store, it's a movement. Kai and the ST team are creating a space where people can engage with the work of emerging designers while connecting over coffee with others who share their same appreciation for unique beauty.

I was too excited to sit down and chat with Kai about her process, what has driven her so far and what she envisions for her future. Check out what she had to say!

RM: How is Sincerely, Tommy contributing to the creative economy in Brooklyn and New York City at large?

KAD: [Sincerely Tommy] is a platform for emerging brands. New York is a place where creatives and like-minded artists are part of the community. I wanted the store to be part of that. I wanted to carry brands that were more exclusive and focused on the art of design as well as attention to detail.

RM: Why is small business so important, what does a small business experience bring to the table?

KAD: Wherever they hang out, people are just really craving a more personalized experience and a story behind the brand. We live in a generation where everything is digital and it takes the personal connection outside of the experience. So when people are coming to a place to connect and to find something unique, small businesses can provide that. Buying into something unique is important for the customer who shops small business.

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RM: As a creative and an entrepreneur what have you learned about balancing creative and business?

KAD: I'm still learning. What's really helped me is having a team behind me who I can delegate to. I'm a big fan of to-do lists and a calendar. It's always easy as a creative to do what you're passionate about but, you always have to ask in the back of your mind is there a market for what I'm offering? Having a vision is the first step. Executing on that vision and determining if there is a demographic that will buy into that is the second step. I'm clear about who I'm targeting and that makes it less difficult.

RM: Who has been your biggest supporter and how has their support impacted you?

KAD: My mother and grandmother have been my biggest support. They've been running their own businesses for as long as I can remember. I always consult with them and they are constantly providing feedback.

RM: What do you see as the future of Sincerely, Tommy?

KAD: I would love to have a second store hopefully somewhere abroad. I'm creating a lifestyle and want to translate that into other platforms.

Kai and her team are definitely creating a lifestyle, something unique coupled with a meaningful experience. I, for one, am very much looking forward to the growth of Sincerely, Tommy.

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H&M Makes Recycling Look Pretty Badass In New Campaign

September 8, 2015, 1:10 pm

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If you ever needed concrete proof that fashion "rules" are made to be broken, H&M just made it pretty clear.

The brand released its new "Close the Loop" campaign last week, an initiative that has the brand calling on its customers to bring their unwanted clothing to its stores to be reused or recycled.

The video features a cast of characters, including Iggy Pop, breaking various fashion "rules" (trying too hard, not trying enough and mixing prints, to name a few), closing out with a simple message: the only fashion rule you should follow is recycling your clothes.

The video closes with a note from H&M, explaining it will accept clothing brought in to one of its 3,300 stores and reuse or recycle them into new clothes.

Among the diverse group of stars is the world's first size 22 supermodel Tess Holliday. The 30-year-old beauty, who landed the cover of People Magazine earlier this year, was a perfect choice to star in a video about rule-breaking. She is responsible for creating the #EffYourBeautyStandards hashtag, after all.

Holliday took to Instagram to share the exciting news with her followers, calling it a "major moment."

Looks like a bit of fall cleaning is in order.

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Selena Gomez Poses Nude To Promote New Album 'Revival'

September 8, 2015, 1:34 pm

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Selena Gomez's new album "Revival" drops Oct. 9, and to promote it, she's posing nude.

This sultry snap is a pretty good way to catch some attention, even though it has nothing to do with the music.

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— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) September 8, 2015

The 23-year-old teased the sexy black and white photo, earlier on Tuesday, cryptically posting "THIS IS MY..." on Instagram and Twitter.

A photo posted by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Sep 8, 2015 at 12:00pm PDT

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Beyond Ruby Rose: 5 Androgynous Women of Color Models You Should Know

September 8, 2015, 1:41 pm

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While the LGBTQ community has long considered androgyny to be a mainstay in queer style, it is currently having "a moment" in the mainstream fashion industry, where androgyny is often viewed as a trend that comes and goes, rather than an integral part of some individuals' identities. Since 2013, there has been a rise in the number of fashion articles celebrating androgynous women, mostly white, who are challenging fashion's gender rules. Androgynous women such as Ruby Rose, Elliott Sailors, Erika Linder, Kris Gottschalk and Casey Legler are the new style influencers, gracing the pages of high fashion magazines and landing jobs modeling both "menswear" and "womenswear" on international runways. Though these models are welcomed game changers, the same opportunities being afforded to them are not being equally afforded to women of color (WOC).

Lack of diversity is a problem deeply woven into the fabric of the fashion world. 90 percent of the models in the world's top fashion weeks are white and 80 percent of the models in New York Fashion Week are white, not to mention the shocking under representation of non-white models on a broader scale throughout the industry. WOC models aren't being hired, and even when they are, they aren't being celebrated. Androgynous WOC fashion icons, such as Grace Jones, have paved the way for the androgynous models of today. Further, today's androgynous WOC models are just as spectacular and glorious as androgynous white women models. So, with New York Fashion Week casting in full swing, I present to you 5 androgynous WOC models you should know.

Destiny Owusu

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Ghanaian model Destiny Owusu, who is currently the face of luxury beauty brand The Lip Bar, started the hashtag campaign #IsYourMelaninOnFleek to encourage WOC to "embrace their melanin and never, ever be ashamed of it." Instagram: @ohwawa

Ari Fitz

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Ari Fitz is a filmmaker, model, media personality and recent star on MTV's Real World Ex-Plosion. Affectionately known as MISFITZ, Ari is one of the leading androgynous style influencers with her popular vlog TOMBOYISH. Instagram: @itsarifitz

Marcia Alvarado

Photo by Sophia Renee, courtesy Marcia Alvarado

American born with Guatemalan ancestry, Latina-identified model Marcia Alvarado is on the rise. Marcia has secured runway gigs both in the United States and abroad, modeling for Fabio Costa's NotEqual at the Montreal Fashion and Design Festival, as well as in the upcoming VERGE New York Fashion Week event at Brooklyn Museum. Instagram: @alvarado__inc

Lee Bullitt

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Lee Bullitt represented gender-neutral clothing brand VEER NYC in their Fall 2013 campaign and was recently a subject in photographer Jessica Yatrofsky's new book I Heart Girl. Lee was also featured in season two of the Peculiar Kind web series and is an emerging visual artist. Instagram: @gonebullitt

Alex Crush

Photo by James Orlando, courtesy Alex Crush

With a flourishing career, Alex Crush, who is signed as a "male" model under Major Model Management, has walked for Hood By Air during New York Fashion Week and has received press in Vogue, Nylon, Fader and other reputable media outlets. Last December, Alex walked for Sir New York in dapperQ's (un)Heeled show at Brooklyn Museum and will return to the Brooklyn Museum runway this September for New York Fashion Week. Instagram: @alexcrush_

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Weekly Roundup of eBay Vintage Clothing Finds

September 8, 2015, 1:49 pm

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No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my Weekly eBay Roundup of top vintage clothing finds.

This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing and accessories caught my discerning eye because of its uniqueness, contemporary feel and highly collectible nature.

As always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers with any questions.

This week's Roundup includes lots of great items. Don't miss the Pierre Cardin dress, the 1970s Roberta di Camerino maxi dress, the Char wrap skirt, the 2001 Stella McCartney for Chloe top, the YSL Rive Gauche jumpsuit, the 1960s geometric modernist ring, the YSL necklace and the antique Chinese carved lapis lazuli necklace.

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PLEASE NOTE that Zuburbia does not endorse the use of fur, feathers, leather or animal skins in fashion. Any of these selections are offered only as more thoughtful and eco-friendly alternatives for contemporary fashionistas who have not yet eliminated animal products from their wardrobes or for collectors who are seeking to preserve these items.

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The Most 'Burning Man' Looks From Burning Man 2015 (NSFW)

September 8, 2015, 1:56 pm

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Whenever people gather for the phenomenon in the desert that is Burning Man, let's just say they bring all of their creativity -- especially when it comes to outfits and accessories.

From animal horn headpieces and tiny pasties to goggles fit for a desert storm, these Mad Max/fairy-like festival goers always look stunningly unique. Despite the fact that dust storms generally coat everything in a thick layer of brown, at Burning Man this somehow translates into sequins, shimmering wings and bright colors. Let's just say we're going to start working on our look for Black Rock City, Nevada, ASAP.

Take a look at the (very NSFW) looks below and pick a favorite -- if you can:

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A Groundbreaking Mannequin for the Fashion World

September 8, 2015, 3:23 pm

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The iconic mannequin company Rootstein is releasing a visionary new collection this season. For the first time in history both female and male mannequins are being sculpted based off the image of a single individual, the gender bender fashion designer Phillipe Blond.

In previous collections, the company sculpted mannequins from such famous women as Twiggy, Joan Collins, Pat Cleveland or Jodie Kidd specifically for their female figures. This time the iconic brand is utilizing the memorable looks of Phillipe as both genders, an identity that's always been unique to the young designer. "The whole process is surreal and magical, like a dream" says Blond.

To unveil these remarkable figures, Rootstein chose to create an exhibition of the mannequins wearing an archive of The Blonds most memorable runway pieces. Some of the items featured in the exhibition will include garments worn by today's top performers such as Beyonce, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears. Representatives of the company elaborate: " In partnering with The Blonds, Rootstein continues its legacy of embracing individuality that captures, reflects and communicates the brilliant transience of fashion at its most beautiful and thrilling."

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Rootstein however, is not the first company to borrow Phillipe's image for it's products. The giant Mattel, teamed up with Phillipe and his partner David to create a Barbie doll inspired by the look of The Blonds, including a diamond encrusted corset, high heels and the signature glowy blonde hair.

In a year of enormous advances for human rights and the fight for equality in different arenas, this is another great step in recognizing people's individuality and identity and reflecting it out in the fashion windows of the world.

The exhibition will open on September 9th at 205 West 19th street, in New York during New York Fashion Week.

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The Most Loved States, According to Instagram

September 8, 2015, 5:20 pm

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Let's face it, it was only a matter time before our good 'ole U S of A was ranked by its #instafame power.

The folks at Pixable did the painstaking work of looking up the hashtag count of all 50 states to see which ones get the most #instalove -- and, damn America, you beautiful.

Of course, states with bigger populations probably boosted the numbers -- save gorgeous Hawaii, four of the top five are among the country's most populated states -- but after scrolling through the top ten hashtags ourselves, we've confirmed that, yes, these states are worthy of a double tap.

Behold, the top 10 most #INSTAFAMOUS states:

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Queen Elizabeth Becomes UK's Longest-Reigning Monarch

September 8, 2015, 11:35 pm

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EDINBURGH — Queen Elizabeth, who ascended the throne aged just 25 as her exhausted country struggled to recover from the ravages of World War Two, makes history on Wednesday when she becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

At about 5.30 p.m. (1230 ET), Elizabeth, who now aged 89 is also the nation's oldest ever monarch, will surpass the 63 years, 7 months, 2 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes that her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria spent on the throne.

British Prime Minister David Cameron led tributes to the queen.

"Over the last 63 years, Her Majesty has been a rock of stability in a world of constant change and her selfless sense of service and duty has earned admiration not only in Britain, but right across the globe," Cameron said.

"It is only right that today we should celebrate her extraordinary record, as well as the grace and dignity with which she serves our country."

Those close to the queen say she is fairly blase about the milestone, believing it represents little more than the fact she has lived for a long time.

"It's business as usual as far as she is concerned," said one senior aide.

Initially she did not even intend to mark the event publicly, but she has bowed to public pressure and will now undertake an official engagement in Scotland, where she traditionally spends her Summer holiday.

Along with her husband Prince Philip, who has been at her side throughout her reign, she will take a journey on a steam locomotive to mark the opening the longest domestic railway to be built in Britain for more than 100 years.

A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said she might even make a rare public speech afterwards.

"It's inevitable that I should seem a rather remote figure to many of you, a successor to the kings and queens of history," she said in her first televised Christmas broadcast in 1957.

"I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice. But I can do something else. I can give you my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations."

As a young princess, Elizabeth had not expected to become monarch as her father George VI only took the crown when his elder brother Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

She was 25 when she ascended to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952, following her father's death.

That made her the 40th monarch in a royal line that traces its origin back to Norman King William the Conqueror who claimed the throne in 1066 with victory over Anglo-Saxon Harold II at the Battle of Hastings.

The year she became queen, the Korean War was raging, Joseph Stalin was leader of the Soviet Union and Britain announced it had the atom bomb.

"There is a motto which has been borne by many of my ancestors - a noble motto, 'I serve,'" Elizabeth said in a televised speech to mark her 21st birthday.

"I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."

Since becoming queen, she has seen 12 prime ministers, starting with Winston Churchill, and there have been 12 U.S. Presidents, from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama.

Not only has Elizabeth reigned the longest but according to a poll in the Sunday Times this week, Britons also think she is the country's greatest monarch, ahead of her Tudor namesake Elizabeth I and Victoria, who was queen for much of the 19th century when Britain built up its empire.

However, not everyone has been impressed, with republicans saying her silence on political matters is her finest achievement, and well-known British historian David Starkey remarking that she had never said or done anything memorable.

"She will not give her name to her age. Or, I suspect, to anything else," Starkey wrote in the Radio Times magazine.

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