Getting cast in runway shows isn't the only challenge black models deal with during Fashion Week. If they do become one of the few brown faces booked, they may encounter hairstylists and makeup artists who aren't trained to work with kinkier hair textures or darker skin tones. This lack of expertise isn't unusual in an industry rife with racial ignorance, yet there are individuals who won't let it be overlooked.

Sudanese model Nykhor Paul recently shared her frustrations on Instagram about makeup artists not having the right products to match her "blue black" complexion. She wrote, "A good makeup artist would come prepared and do their research before coming to work because often times you know what to expect especially at a show! Stop apologizing it's insulting and disrespectful to me and my race it doesn't help, seriously! Make an effort at least!"

Supermodel and "FABLife" co-host Tyra Banks can certainly relate to this struggle; she had to create her own foundation kit when starting her career to avoid embarrassing makeup mishaps. However, her advice to every model is "come prepared." As she told HuffPost, "Yes, complain. Get the word out. Spread the word. But, while you're spreading the word, make sure that you're looking right and tight and take it into your own hands."

Watch the video above to learn more about what Paul, Banks and fashion industry leaders Bobbi Brown, Ted Gibson and Bethann Hardison believe is the source and solution to the problems models of color still face today.

Help HuffPost Lifestyle make Fashion Week an event for EVERYONE by spreading our hashtag #NYFW4ALL and be sure to check out all of our coverage.

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From simple Roman cloths to pointy-shaped cones, bras have changed quite a bit since the days of the Romans. 

And as bras have evolved from shapeless fabric to contoured undergarments, this video from Glamour shows just how views on women's bodies have changed over time. Women's breasts and bodies have been hidden, shrunken, flaunted, distorted and enhanced over the years, with a new bra to accompany each change. Watch the video above to learn a little bit more about each time period and how the bra you're currently wearing came to be.  

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This October will mark 26 years since Pamela Anderson first graced the cover of Playboy magazine. The former "Baywatch" star would go on to cover the magazine 12 more times, most recently posing for the magazine in 2011.  

So while you've likely seen Anderson nude before, the blonde bombshell stripped down again -- this time for Flaunt magazine.

The 48-year-old posed totally nude for photographer David LaChapelle and opened up to the magazine about her sons Dylan, 17, and Brandon, 19, who she says "probably saved my life because I’ve been in crowds and circles and I’ve gone a little wild, but I always make it home for my kids.” 

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Those who invest in eye creams and face serums usually want to make sure they're doing everything possible to get the most bang for their buck -- whether that's enhancing effectiveness by incorporating the product into a well-crafted nighttime routine or focusing on different problem areas as they age.

But here's one brilliant beauty trick you may not have tried.

According to celebrity skin expert and registered nurse Jamie Sherrill, we should be treating our refrigerators "like a medicine cabinet" by chilling certain beauty products when they're not in use.

"Moisturizers, eye creams and masks have an instant de-puffing effect when they've been stored in a cold place like the refrigerator," she says.

As a catalyst, the cold temperature can be quite powerful. "It causes your vessels to constrict, and it reduces inflammation and swelling, giving you a more 'awake' look almost instantly," Sherrill explains.

This trick isn't just for the product inside the jars, either.

"Many eye creams and serums come with this metal rollerball applicator," Sherrill says. "In keeping these little guys cold, it enhances the cooling effect and reduces the inflammation even more. Keep these in the refrigerator for a more dramatic effect."

And what about all-natural creams and serums? If you typically use beauty products that don't contain any preservatives, putting them in the fridge could extend their shelf-life as well.

It can "slow down bacterial growth -- but remember that it just slows the growth; it doesn't prevent it entirely," Sherrill says.

The refrigerator can be a great enhancer, but before you go overboard, Sherrill adds a brief word of caution: "Your skincare products should not go in the freezer," she says. "The extreme cold will ruin the product and its efficacy."

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Outside the Sugar Factory in New York on Wednesday night, a crowd of more than two hundred teenagers lined up against a barricaded sidewalk in hopes of getting a glimpse of Kylie Jenner. 

"We've been here since 2 o'clock," one particularly tired teen with braces lamented to me as I shamefully slipped past the red ropes. I felt bad for some of these kids, especially the ones who got a great spot in front of the backdrop on the red carpet, where Jenner would eventually pout and pose for the cameras. Hours later, paparazzi had swarmed in and blocked their views.

Why is it still surprising to see this kind of hoopla over somebody like Kylie Jenner? After all, she has 36 million Instagram followers. Her new self-titled app topped the iTunes Free Apps chart, surpassing that of her sisters Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kendall Jenner. She's been a reality star since she was 10. Still, I found myself wondering, "Why are all of these teens here?" And since the 18-year-old was running late, I had time to go out and ask them myself. 

"We love her. A lot of people think bad of her, but we don’t see her in that light. We see her in a positive light," a 16-year-old girl from New York City said. "Her app, she posted a video about how she went to a children’s hospital and she gave them presents. It brought a smile to their faces to see Kylie Jenner." 

Two 11-year-old girls wore specially made shirts with Kylie Jenner's picture on them. "I love her style. Her lips, her blue hair... I’ve loved her for, like, three years," one of them said. (When you're 11 years old, three years is a long time.) 

Finally, the woman of the hour arrived, who had apparently changed up her newly-dyed blond locks into a shade of mint green. Donning a nude crop top and a matching pencil skirt, the hair chameleon smiled for the cameras as the crowd chanted her name at a pitch that only teenagers could manage. Her boyfriend, Tyga, stood on the sidelines, snapping photos of her as well:

When asked about the massive success of her app, which provides beauty, fashion and lifestyle tips for the price of $2.99 a month, Jenner seemed humbled.

“It’s so surprising. I never thought I’d be No. 1 in general, so it’s dope," she said. "I have a lot of tips on my style, and the fans that follow me love that stuff. That’s like, their lane. There's so much fun stuff to share with them."

Jenner also made headlines on Wednesday for serving as a model in her brother-in-law Kanye West's fashion show. But the real star of the event was North West, who sat adorably in mom Kim Kardashian's lap. Jenner lovingly gushed to HuffPost about her niece:

"I just left the Kanye show and [North] was yelling my name, like 'Kylie! Kylie!' She’s so cute. I loved her outfit and I’m probably gonna get brown Doc Martens because of her," Jenner said.  

And then she went and gave the people what they really wanted all along: selfies.

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They say lightning doesn't strike twice, but it certainly has for actress Lupita N'yongo. The stunning "Star Wars" actress has landed her second Vogue cover and has rendered us speechless.

Dressed in a gold-and-crimson Valentino Haute Couture dress, the 32-year-old star and her flawless skin are aglow on the October cover, which was captured by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. 

In the cover story, the Kenyan beauty tells writer Plum Sykes about her first encounter with wearing couture clothes. “I didn’t know the power of couture until I tried on a couture dress. It made me cry." 

What brings us to tears is the fact that Vogue not only decided to put Nyong'o on its cover for the second time, but that it also comes directly after the glossy's September issue that was graced by Beyoncé. 

 The significance of a black woman immediately following another black woman on the cover of the most influential fashion magazine in the world is not lost on us. In American Vogue's 123-year existence, there have only been 34 covers (see slideshow below) that have featured a black cover model or celebrity -- excluding group shots. 

And if the cover wasn't enough, N'yongo also got the "73 Questions" treatment. In the awesome 5-minute video, the "Twelve Years A Slave" actress walks around the Vogue fashion closets while talking about her favorite things -- like her fashion icon, which happens to be her mother. Oh, and her favorite drink happens to be pineapple juice, which she'd like to have with ballerina Misty Copeland one day. Amazing.  

Check it out above and make sure to grab the October issue when it hits newsstands on Sept. 22. 

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When Kylie Jenner confirmed she'd gotten lip injections back in May, we can't say we were surprised. A question that did come up, however, was: Why did Kris Jenner let her 17-year-old daughter do it in the first place? 

Well, as it turns out, the Kardashian matriarch wasn't fully supportive of her daughter's decision. In an exclusive new interview with Access Hollywood, the 59-year-old momager told Billy Bush how she really felt about her youngest daughter's desire to change her appearance. 

"I get a little crazy -- and I think that is what no one sees -- and I do have definite thoughts and ideas or [ideas on] what she should do, you know, at a really young age," she said. "I am from the generation that, in my day, I mean, some of this stuff did not exist for sure but ... I don't think I did one thing, physically, to myself until I was in my 50s ... So I am thinking, why? Why? Why do you need to do that?"  

But once the procedure was all said and done, Kris just learned to accept it and has moved on. (It should be noted that even though she may not have been happy about it, she must have given permission, seeing as Kylie was only 17 when she started.)

"I got really upset, and then it was done, and I had to let it go," she added. "She's my kid; I love my kid. We make mistakes."

Kris also proudly confirmed that as their momager, she takes a standard 10 percent of her daughters' earnings. Just let that sink in for a minute -- if Kim, Kylie or any one of the sisters makes an appearance for $250,000, Kris goes home with a cool $25,000 just for getting them there. Not too shabby. 

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Growing up, you were either an Annie's kid or a Kraft kid. But if you were vegan or lactose intolerant, you were neither kind of kid.

Now Annie's has changed the game with the release of a dairy-free version of its classic macaroni and cheese. It's 100 percent vegan.

In fact, the company unveiled two vegan versions: One with shell-shaped pasta and a second with elbow-shaped pasta that's made from organic rice pasta and gluten-free. Both were found at Whole Foods for $2.89 a box. The "cheese" that makes up the marketed "creamy sauce" is made from a mix of pumpkin and sweet potato powders, and the sauce instructions call for half a cup of non-dairy milk. 

HuffPost editors had the chance to get their tastebuds on the shells. One the main conclusions: It certainly doesn't taste like the cheese sauce in the brand's dairy offerings. But with vegetable ingredients and seasonings like paprika, garlic and mustard powders, it never promised to.   

We used plain old almond milk in the sauce, and felt the thickening mixture looked a little scary as we stirred -- the color was a bit Halloween-y, but not in that neon Kraft kind of way. Plus, there was an unexpected spicy odor, thanks to the seasonings. Once the shells were added back into the pot, however, things didn't look so bad.

Despite the fact that the product didn't taste like the mac and cheese of our youth, Annie's vegan version received mostly satisfactory reviews -- if you don't think of it as mac and cheese. A few notes from editors:

• "If I were a child and this was the first thing I ate, I wouldn't think 'Ew, that's gross.' But since I've had mac and cheese before, I can't be fooled."


• "Under the guise of mac and cheese, this doesn't work. As a pasta salad something, it's not too shabby."


• "I like it as a dish, but I don't like it as mac and cheese."


• "I like the consistency, but it wasn't cheese."

Scientists who formulate vegan cheese alternatives clearly have some work to do, and the work is not specific to Annie's. There are more than 7 million vegetarians in America, of whom some 1 million are vegan, excluding all animal products including dairy and eggs from their diets.  "Once mocked as a fringe diet for sandal-wearing health food store workers, veganism is moving from marginal to mainstream in the United States," noted the Associated Press. In other words, Eating vegan is no longer a "hippie" thing to do; it's just a thing to do.

Annie's has absolutely kept a watchful eye on the rising trend of this food preference, but the company isn't alone. This year, IKEA rolled out vegan meatballs. Earlier, Chipotle began serving tofu as a protein, and even White Castle added veggie burgers to its meat-heavy menu. Big cheeses (non-dairy, that is) like Bill Clinton, Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé have proudly gone public with their vegan tendencies.

Mac and cheese itself has undergone some extreme changes this year: Kraft announced the removal of synthetic dyes, which altered the color of its iconic blue box cheese powder, and many gluten-free offerings have popped up on shelves. Only time will tell if Annie's dairy-free addition will keep the macaroni remodeling on a roll.  

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Think back to that time you were in the dusty desert, soaking up the rays at a music festival with metallic tattoos and gems on your face. Well, looks like those facial accessories are extending their stay in fashion, according to the New York Fashion Week runways. 

This week there were several instances of what we like to call face jewelry. Bejeweled freckles? Sure. And it wouldn't be a true Givenchy show without those ornately designed masks. 

So in our quest to find somewhat of a cohesive beauty trend throughout the many, many shows, we couldn't help but notice the abundance of facial adornment that transcended traditional makeup.

Take a look at the unique looks below, and tell us, which one of these would you try?

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Pinterest, the content-sharing site that allows users to save, categorize and share finds from around the Web, reached a major milestone Wednesday when it surpassed 100 million monthly active users -- exceeding recent projections.

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The political pundits have spoken, declaring Carly Fiorina the winner of CNN's Republican debate held Wednesday night. 

But the former Hewlett Packard CEO and presidential hopeful not only stole the show with her fierce and precise responses, she also did so standing in a pair of 3 1/2-inch heels for three hours.

Yes, most women are very familiar with the perils of wearing heels for long periods of time while still handling business. However, we wanted to take a moment and applaud Fiorina's fashionable feat. She was exceptionally poised and didn't sway or slouch as she fielded tough questions and put Donald Trump in his place. 

And in case you didn't catch it, Trump made it very clear multiple times that he thought the debate was entirely too long. Hmm, good thing he didn't have to stand in heels the whole time. 

For inquiring minds, we're making a well-educated guess that the shoes in question are the "Wotton" suede T-strap pump by Manolo Blahnik -- and we're 100 percent amazed by Fiorina's oh-so-stylish stamina.  

"It is always a great pleasure to hear my shoes can be worn for hours and hours -- it proves we are great technicians," Manolo Blahnik told The Huffington Post. 

"I watched eagerly when Carly Fiorina first walked on stage to see how high her heels were," said our very own Arianna Huffington. "I immediately recognized the heels she was wearing, as I have the same Manolo Blahnik pumps in black. They're high -- 3 1/2 inches! I personally wear them when I know I'm sitting down! I love them and completely understand why she chose them, in terms of style. But, as the debate dragged on, I wondered how uncomfortable she must have been, especially since she didn't just have to stand there looking elegant but being alert and firing on all cylinders. For the next debate, I highly recommend a kitten heel. Here are some suggestions from Manolo Blahnik: D'Orsay heels, 'Carolyne' heels and the 'Sfida' heels. It makes a huge difference and she would look just as chic."

But the height of the heel aside, it reminds us of what was once said about actor/dancer Fred Astaire and his legendary dance partner: "Sure he was great, but don't forget Ginger Rogers did everything he did backwards ... and in high heels!"

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We all know someone who regrets picking up a pair of scissors to trim their bangs. In fact, that person may even be you. A bad experience of cutting your own at home shouldn't stop you from giving it another try, especially when you're armed with the right tools and tips.

In the video above, the editors at Birchbox demonstrate how to trim your bangs carefully and successfully. One of the biggest mistakes most people make when cutting their hair is using the wrong tools. To get the job done, you'll need: a fine-toothed comb and hair shears. Unlike regular scissors, hair shears' blades are thinner and come to a finer point that allows you to soften up the edges of your locks. It's also very crucial that you use the comb as a guide to trim at your desired length. As the Birchbox editors point out, it's always better to start longer, then go back in to shorten.

Watch the video for all the steps so you can achieve salon-worthy bangs at home, including a cool trick on how to get a thicker fringe versus wispy layers. 

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It was a BIG week for fashion. Not only was it New York Fashion Week, but it was also the Toronto Film Festival, so you can believe that all the major stars turned it up for red carpet appearances, runway shows and big parties.

Kiernan Shipka wore multiple swoon-worthy looks, but our favorite had to be her skirt-over-pants outfit. Sandra Bullock hit a home run in a black David Koma dress and Zendaya Coleman taught us that sometimes sparkle is the only way to go. 

Check out all the best-dressed looks from the past week and let us know which one is your favorite. 

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