While scrolling through our Instagram and Pinterest feeds, we've noticed a flood of images tagged "goddess braids." At first glance, this braided hairstyle looks very similar to the cornrows we wore as teenagers. But what exactly are goddess braids?

According to SheaMoisture beauty ambassador Diane C. Bailey, goddess braids are basically large, more pronounced cornrows that lie on top of the scalp. "Usually they are styled in a crown braid, parted in the middle and go towards the back [of the head] or in a halo," she said.  

Bailey believes goddess braids appeal particularly to women who are growing out chemically relaxed hair because it is an "easy, go-to style." She explained, "It's for those who want something simple and allows them to do their activities and work with their lifestyle. But [goddess braids] can still have glamour. It's classical, as well as fashionable."

Whether adding extensions or braiding with your natural locks, Bailey says "for any woman with curly, kinky or wavy-textured hair, the hair has to be kept hydrated and moist." She highly recommends using a leave-in treatment such as SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow & Restore Conditioner to add suppleness to hair without weighing it down.

Considering booking a salon appointment for this gorgeous braided look? Scroll down for 10 goddess braid hairstyle ideas.

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Halloween has come and gone, holiday shopping madness is creeping up on us, and it's dark outside at 5 p.m. One thing is for sure: Sweats season is upon us.

Unfortunately for most people who are not bears, hibernation is only an option some of the time. What's a comfortable warmth seeker supposed to do for all the other times, you ask? Why, wear deceivingly stylish sweatshirts, of course!

With the athleisure trend finding more popularity than ever, there is no time like the present to hop on the comfort train. By adding a few chic touches, you can wear sweats all winter and beyond.   

Click through each collage to shop, and check out some of our favorite picks in the slideshow below. 

Wear it to work:

Shirt:Topshop, $55.00; Sweatshirt:Madewell, now $39.99; Pants:J.Crew, now $69.50; Purse:Zara, $99.90; Shoes:Zara, $49.90

For a night out:

Sweatshirt: J.Crew Factory, $52.50; Choker: Mango, $24.99; Skirt: Zara, $69.90; Bag: Mulberry, Gilt, $75; Shoes: Topshop, $85

For the weekend:

Sweatshirt: Anthropologie, $88; Hat: Forever 21, $17.90 Vest: J.Crew,  $120; Jeans: Frame, $230; Bag: Topshop, $58 Booties: Vince Camuto, $127.16

For brunch:

Hat:Created By Fortune, $75; Sweatshirt:J.Crew, $68; Clutch: Whistles, $85; Culottes:Zara, $49.90; Blazer: River Island, $100; Sneakers: Nike, $90

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Actress Jennifer Lawrence looked gorgeous at the Berlin premiere of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" on Wednesday. 

Lawrence, who played the bold Katniss Everdeen in the series, stepped out in a gorgeous plum gown that looked like it was designed by "Hunger Games" stylist, Cinna. The gown featured a plunging neckline, sleeves with slits and interesting cutouts near the shoulder. 

The actress wore her blond hair in an updo, dramatic eye-shadow and statement earrings. 

Lawrence neglected to wear a Mockingjay pin.

Lawrence talked about saying goodbye to her character, Katniss, after filming the last film in the "Hunger Games" series. 

"I feel like I had two final endings with Katniss," Lawrence told Collider. "There was the one when we wrapped the film in Berlin, when everyone was there and I said goodbye to everyone in the movie. And then, I had a last scene, about a year later, with my nephews, which was so special." 

"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" hits U.S. theaters on Nov. 20. 

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It's no secret that the '70s are back. From the runways to the streets, fashionistas everywhere are paying homage to the decade of playful, far out style. But while the trend is known for being daring and bold, there are still simple ways to get in on the fun without stepping out in a full-on disco get-up. 

Check out our tips below and get inspired to experiment with your own take on the look.  

Tip #1

Soft and sleek suede adds an extra textural element to any ensemble. Try swapping a leather or denim basic with a suede piece to give your outfit a retro boost. 

Top to bottom: 1. Pixi Market Pink Suede A Line Skirt, $99; 2.Topshop Suede '70s Satchel, $90; 3.Karen Millen Suede Covered Waist Belt, $85; 4.Zara Faux Suede Top, $39.90; 5.Sole Society Henley Bootie, $99.95; 6.Mango Zipped Suede Jacket, $89.99. 

Tip #2

Reminiscent of the disco days, flares are the spunkiest, and most recognizable, way to get the '70s look. Don't feel like flares can only work with denim, though. While wide-leg jeans are always cute, you can also try out the trend with a traditional trouser in a funky print or unexpected crop. 

Top to bottom: 1. River Island Black Snake Print Pants, $80; 2.Mango Flared Denim Trousers, $59.99; 3.H&M Flared Pants, $20; 4.Topshop Flared Pants, $80; 5.Club Monaco Emmala Flared Trouser, $189; 6.Zara Raw Flare Jeans, $49.90.      

Tip #3

Big shades just scream '70s cool. Treat them like you would a statement accessory. Get creative and show your playful side with a bold colored frame, or keep it classic with a tortoise print. 

Top to bottom: 1. Le Specs Neo Noir Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, $60; 2. Stella McCartney Women's Two-Toned Sunglasses, $69.97; 3.Forever 21 Rounded Cat Eye Sunglasses, $5.90; 4. Vince Camuto Curved Sides Oversized Sunglasses, $85; 5. Forever 21 Matte Round Sunglasses, $5.90; 6.Eloquii Nude Statement Sunglasses, $29.90. 

Tip #4

Patchwork gives off that effortless just-thrown-together vibe, which is so fun to rock for weekend brunch or a casual dinner date. The style has just as much personality as a daring print, but is easier to mix and match.    

Top to bottom: 1. Topshop Patchwork Boxy Tee, $68; 2. Patchwork Lee Heeled Boots, $59; 3. Zara Patchwork Skirt, $100; 4.Zara Mid-Rise Boyfriend Jeans, $69.90; 5. ASOS Co-ord EXPRESSION Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag, $63; 6.River Island Grey Patchwork Sleeveless Waterfall Cape, $70. 

Tip #5

If you're craving something fun, fringe is the way to go. Lending just the right amount of movement, fringe instantly adds interest to a simple outfit. It's also extremely versatile and can work on anything from sweaters to sneakers. 

Top to bottom: 1.H&M Suede Jacket with Fringe, $199; 2. Vans Sk8-hi Moccasin High-Top Sneakers, $80; 3.Mango Fringes Printed Caftan, $69.99; 4.Forever 21 Chain Fringe Necklace, $5.90; 5.Mango Fringed Suede Clutch, $49.99; 6.H&M Textured-knit Sweater, $34.99. 

Curious as to how these pieces play out on the street? Scroll through the images below, and get inspired to put together your own '70s look:

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Hipster Barbie, also known as Socality Barbie to her 1.3 million followers on Instagram, and inspiration for countless life goals around the world, died Wednesday. She was 22 weeks old.

After posting 136 selfies in the redwoods, at the foggy lake, with her lumbersexual boyfriend, Kent, and in a bubble bath, Socality Barbie's creator, Oregon-based photographer Darby Cisneros, posted an actual, human selfie with her famous Barbie doll, admitting that she started the character as "a way to poke fun at all the Instagram trends that I thought were ridiculous. Never in 1 million years did I think it would receive the amount of attention that it did."

Cisneros received many proposals from companies to feature their products in posts, but naturally turned them down, according to TMZ. She says she'll keep the account open for a while, but "I believe SB's work here is done." 

Socality's exit is another big loss for the Instagram-model-following community; Australian model Essena O'Neill shuttered her social media accounts this week after posting behind-the-scenes admissions that it's all a ruse and life is harder than she made it look. 

As for Socality Barbie, it seems she left as quickly as she appeared -- as any good hipster does. 

#Neverstopexploring, Socality Barbie. Wherever you are.

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Picking a dog is a huge decision. Since you'll be spending the next decade or more with him, you need as close to a perfect fit as you can get. So much has been written about the energy and temperament aspects of this decision, but the question I'm most often asked is, "What is the healthiest breed?" And my answer to that question is always the same: It isn't a breed at all but simply a 30-pound brown mutt.

Mixed breeds are generally healthier

Because of what's known as "hybrid vigor," the midsize mixed breed is, on average, the healthiest dog. Hybrid vigor derives from the idea that the more breeds in a dog's genetic mix, the less likely it is that the genetic problems of purebreds will manifest themselves. Of course, I see very healthy purebreds and very unhealthy mixes, but if you want to go with the odds, pick the mix every time.

Expensive designer breeds

Attempts to bridge the gap between purebred looks, predictability, and mutt health--and come up with something completely new--have resulted in "designer breeds." These are the Puggles, Labradoodles, Maltipoos, and the like. They're intentionally created mixes that, while not purebred, can still maintain some of the expected traits we look for in a purebred and have some of the advantages of hybrid vigor as well. These dogs, as a rule, do seem to me to be healthier than some of the pure breeds, but they can be expensive, especially when compared with a mixed breed from a rescue or a shelter.

You get the dog you need

As much as I love mutts, a mixed-breed dog isn't for everyone. I just helped my mother buy an English springer spaniel puppy. Springers tend toward a range of genetic problems, from joint disease and rage syndrome to horrible allergies, but with the right leadership they're wonderful dogs, and this was the right choice for her.

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Last month, actress Olivia Wilde shared a frazzled selfie that resonated with parents everywhere. "I call this hairstyle, 'keep the kid alive,'" she wrote in the caption. "Products you'll need: sweat, string cheese, diaper rash cream, chewed up crayon, snot, and an enthusiastic spritz of panic."

We asked the HuffPost Parents Facebook community to share selfies that sum up what parenting is like for them and received hundreds of fatigue-filled responses.

From the messy hair to the dark under-eye circles to the moments of clarity in the midst of chaos, here are 25 spot-on parenting selfies.

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Carrie Underwood looked gorgeous as she walked the red carpet at the 2015 CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday. 

The new mom, who welcomed son Isaiah Michael Fisher in February, stunned in a plunging orange gown as she posed for photos. Underwood is hosting the CMAs for the eighth consecutive year with pal Brad Paisley. 

Underwood released her fifth studio album, "Storyteller," on Oct. 23, and her songs "Smoke Break" and "Heartbeat" are climbing the Billboard charts. She just announced that she'll be hitting the road beginning in January for her Stories on the Road Tour. 

"I can't wait to play new music from 'Storyteller' for the fans," Underwood said in a statement. "I am so blessed to have this career and get to do to the things I do, but there is nothing like that moment when I get to step onto the stage to sing and all the fans are singing along with me."

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Turns out the rumors were true. 

Gwen Stefani's rep confirmed to Us Weekly that the singer is dating her "Voice" co-star Blake Shelton. 

“Gwen and Blake are longtime friends who have very recently started dating,” Stefani's spokesperson said. 

Reports of their romance started flying in September after the pair exchanged plenty of flirty looks on "The Voice." Then, following their cute duet on "The Tonight Show" last week, Stefani and Shelton were spotted getting cozy over the weekend at Halloween parties in Los Angeles. 

Shelton, 39, and his estranged wife Miranda Lambert announced their split in July after four years of marriage. The following month, Stefani, 46, and Gavin Rossdale split after nearly 13 years of marriage, and their divorce was settled in October. Stefani has three kids with Rossdale, sons Kingston, 9, Zuma, 7, and Apollo, 1. 

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There's never a shortage of glitz and glamour at the Country Music Association Awards. This year, of course, is no exception.

While we no longer have any epic Taylor Swift performances to look forward to, the evening is still jam packed with excitement, style, a few awkward Blake Shelton/Miranda Lambert jokes and of course, lots of sparkle. 

The CMA Awards always bring a refreshing amount of boldness. Eight-year running host Carrie Underwood shone especially bright in a plunging, peplum gown by Gauri & Nainika, while country's sweetheart Lambert stunned in a form-fitting, black dress and pink-dipped hair.

Check out all the hits and misses of the evening below! 

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Miranda Lambert looked all sorts of beautiful as she walked the red carpet at the 2015 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday night. 

The singer, who recently split from her country star husband Blake Shelton after four years of marriage, rocked a skintight black Versace gown and pink highlights in her blond hair.

Lambert is up for a few CMAs, including Entertainer of the Year (she's facing off against four men in this category), Female Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for "Little Red Wagon." 

It was just confirmed that Shelton, who is nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, is dating his fellow "Voice" coach, Gwen Stefani. But you know what? The always stunning Lambert looks over all that. 

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New parents Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel had a well-deserved night out on Wednesday at the 2015 CMA Awards in Nashville. Biel was on hand to cheer on her man as he took to the stage with Chris Stapleton for a performance that wowed the crowd. (Seriously, those two need to record something together, STAT.)

The 33-year-old actress posted a photo of herself and Timberlake at the award show, where they sat next to Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.

Biel also shared a photo of her gorgeous CMAs dress on Instagram. 

Timberlake and Biel welcomed their son Silas Randall Timberlake in April. 

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If you grew up in a dance studio, chances are you learned some crucial style lessons. Ballet kids know how to mend tights, use lipstick as blush, and work that updo. These skills, combined with a love of tulle and ballet flats, make for some seriously stylish bunheads.

Grande jeté down memory lane with us, back to a time of barre and battements galore. Here are 19 ballerina-approved style tips everyone should know.  

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File this under least shocking news of the day: The Balmain x H&M collection release was insane. 

Olivier Rousteing's capsule collection hit stores around the world Thursday. Video captured in Paris -- Rousteing's home city -- shows shoppers rushing into the store and scrambling for the goods. 

Police were present on London's Regent Street to keep the crowd under control, but scuffles still broke out. One person on line told the New York Times the situation was getting "dangerous" because of a group of twenty-something men.

“They get in first, buy up all the product, then flog it for five times the price on eBay,” student Ryan Fong told the Times. “They are scary men, and I don’t want to get in their way.” 

Hundreds lined up at H&Ms across New York City, leaving stores depleted of merchandise, according to Racked New York. 

In Asia, which had the first store openings, at least one particularly eager person camped out for more than 50 hours in front of the Singapore store, Today reported. He said he was willing to wait for the low prices of the designer collection. 

Stores around the globe sold out of the line in mere hours, and H&M's website crashed with the error message: "We have a lot of visitors on the site right now. This is due to the high level of interest in our latest collection." 

H&M spokesperson Hacan Andersson told The Huffington Post in an email Thursday: "The interest for this launch has exceeded all previous collaborations. Many customers started to line up early in all markets to be able to shop from the collection. In those markets that have launched the collection the major part of the items are sold out, but there can still be returns in the following days." 

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The Australian modest-fashion brand Hijab House was conducting a photo shoot near an army base in a Sydney suburb Sunday when it was interrupted by police who reportedly mistook hanging hijabs and outfits for "Islamic flags."

"They made us take the clothes off the fence and took down all our personal details and asked where our car was," Hijab House owner Tarik Houchar told the Australian. "They said they drove past and saw what looked like flags on the fence. They were [mostly] white garments on coat hangers, and pink."

One officer allegedly told the models and photographers they were approached because of "You know, things happening overseas," the paper reported.

“Their details were taken and inquiries were made,” New South Wales Police said in a statement to The Huffington Post, noting the incident occurred near the Victoria Barraks in Paddington. “Police left the area and it is believed the parties remained in the area. No further action was taken.”

Houchar said he and others on set were upset by the questioning.

“I'm still baffled by how the police could have mistaken ordinary looking garments for flags,” Houchar told Daily Mail Australia. "I'm saddened by it all. We were definitely targeted because we had models that were in a hijab."

Murat Turkeli, an onlooker who filmed the incident, expressed the same sentiment to The Australian. “It’s not right that these officers were hassling Muslims who weren’t doing [anything] wrong and they judged them for wearing hijabs.”

Hijab House shared a post about the incident with its 200,000-plus followers on Facebook. 

"We just wanted all of you to know that no one should ever have to make you feel intimidated because of the way you dress," the company wrote. "Hold your head high, wear your hijab in pride in these testing times."

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Blunt bangs aren't for the faint of heart. This style of bangs, popularized by silent film star Louise Brooks, Vogue editor Anna Wintour and pop star Taylor Swift, is quite heavy. 

While those three celebs have distinctly different face shapes, Theresa Przybyla, a senior stylist for Jose Luis Salon in Austin, Texas, believes blunt bang hairstyles are best suited on those with oval-shaped faces. The straight edge and thickness of a blunt bang balances out the proportions of an oval face. And you can add softness to your fringe by keeping the outer lengths wispy and slightly longer.

Przybyla also suggests this look for anyone with thicker, wavy hair textures. To style your blunt bangs and keep them in place all day long, follow these four steps:

1. Apply a pea-sized amount of lightweight moisturizing gel like Oribe Gel Sérum on wet fringe for soft control and shimmer.


2. Using a Mason Pearson Paddle Brush, brush bangs back and forth while blow-drying hair on medium heat until completely dry; this will allow you to smooth cowlicks.


3. Take a large, round brush and roll bangs under slowly and only once for a subtle bend. 


4. Finish by running your fingers through your hair and shake your head to allow the blunt bangs to fall naturally, and then piece it out with your fingers.

Love 'em or hate 'em, blunt bangs aren't going anywhere! Below are 20 of the most memorable celebrity blunt bang hairstyles in history. 

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