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Jennifer Lopez Wears Sparkly Nude Bodysuit For Miami Concert

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At 46, Jennifer Lopez still rocks a bodysuit better than anyone. 


The singer/actress took the stage at the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on Saturday wearing a nude bodysuit with a top made out of diamonds. Lopez paired her Miami concert look with strappy nude sandals and a bright red lip. 





The singer also wore a variety of other bodysuits throughout her performances at the show. For one look, Lopez wore a white bodysuit made out of stars, and later wore a shimmery, gray bodysuit with an intricate neckline and sleeves. 





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'Athleisure' Will Be Added To The Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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It's official: It's socially acceptable to wear your sweats out in public. What makes this possible, you ask? The word "athleisure" will be added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in 2016, Quartz reports. 


The term refers to "casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use." Most recently, athleisure has appeared on models like Gigi Hadid, not to mention the entire Kardashian-Jenner crew. The active/street-wear hybrid has become a focus of many higher-end labels like Mara Hoffman, Rebecca Minkoff, Tory Burch and Derek Lam.  If you're having trouble picturing it, think pants with some kind of stretch, a comfortable convertible top and a pair of sneakers.


 



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A recent report from Morgan Stanley predicts the activewear industry will add $82 billion in sales globally by 2020.


And yet it's not a completely new concept -- athleisure has some roots in the past. Merriam-Webster told Quartz that the word first appeared in a 1976 ad that ran in the El Paso Herald Post: “Athleisure Shoes by Dunham. One of America’s largest boot & shoe manufacturers,” it reads. “Nylon with suede trim, traction sole.”


The enduring style complements the health and wellness lifestyle that's also been adopted by trendsetters in recent years. The look, which is one that can be achieved affordably, is one we're glad is here to stay.


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The Nail Polish Colors You Should Wear This Winter

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You've got a busy few months on the horizon. The last thing you need to think about is which color to pick as you mindlessly stare at the polish wall. Here, winter's best nail colors.

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If you love a muted mauve, try dark berry
A rich jewel tone will brighten even the chilliest of days. Even if it's a cool, blue-ish red. Where to get it.

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If you love taupe, try dusty teal
This muted hue was an autumn standout and is here to stay through the coming months. Go for one with less yellow tones (say, like in a camo green) and more icy tones. Think: eucalyptus or balsam pine. Where to get it.

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If you love gunmetal gray, try chocolate brown
Fashionable steels aren't going anywhere, but if you've been ahead of the gray trend for a few seasons, change things up with a warmer, brown hue. Where to get it.

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If you love midnight navy, try cobalt blue
The darker color may seem appropriate when there's little sunlight, but we're here to say: Live a little! This rich blue will pop against your black-on-black outfits. Where to get it.

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If you love opaque white, try light lavender
It's OK to rock a year-round white. ("This makes me look tanner, right?") But it's not OK to fear change. We love this violet-tinged hue that looks fresh but won't show dirt after a week. Where to get it.

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If you love neutrals, try metallic nude
It's holiday season, people. A shimmery, golden nude will take you from work to party with ease. (And we promise beneath this frosted bottle is metallic goodness.) Where to get it.

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If you love wine-soaked red, try scarlet red
We adore a rich bordeaux as much as the next gal (and yes, it's super-trendy this season, too). But a fire-engine red is just so damn festive. Where to get it.

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Here's Why You Should Never Dry Your Hair With A Regular Towel

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"Lather, rinse, repeat" is the shampooing method we've mostly stuck with all these years. While that technique works, it's what we do next that is secretly wreaking havoc on our hair. 


Using a traditional towel to dry our soaking strands is the worst thing ever. The coarse texture and dryness of a cotton or terry cloth towel can cause damage to the hair, according to celebrity hairstylist and author Monae Everett


The hair shaft can be roughed up during the drying process when you wring out your hair or squeeze it too hard with a towel. "This can worsen split ends and cause small craters along the hair shaft, weakening the hair," says Everett. "Noticeable signs of damage are dry hair and frizz. Frizz is a major indicator of damaged, dry hair in need of moisture."


If you've been making this hair mistake like us, there's no need to panic. Everett believes you can repair this damage by making a few changes to your hair-washing routine.


The professional strongly suggests choosing a shampoo and conditioner that is formulated for your hair. "If your hair is color-treated, use a shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair. If your hair is flat, use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner," says Everett. And always use a leave-in conditioner when styling to help smooth hair cuticles, and incorporate deep conditioning hair masks into your regimen every three to four shampoos. Try Suave Split End Rescue Shampoo& Conditioner or Matrix Biolage Hydrasource Mask.


Then, switch out your towel for a T-shirt or microfiber towel. These two unconventional items will absorb excess water and reduce frizz. "Blot and squeeze your hair dry instead of roughly drying it by vigorously moving up and down the hair shaft," says Everett. Our editors' picks include the Aquis Microfiber Hair Towel and Breezy Tee Jersey T-Shirt Hair Towel.


And lastly, Everett notes that air drying is always going to be the healthiest way to dry your hair. "Since we seldom have the time, I recommend adding leave-in conditioner and moisturizer to your hair. Then, wrap it up turban style in a T-shirt and let it dry overnight," she explains. "This will help your hair to dry faster and keep the moisture within the hair shaft."


 


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Cheerleader Kicked Off Team For Not Straightening Hair, Mom Says

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A Texas mom says her 11-year-old daughter’s long, thick curls got her booted from her cheerleading squad.


Woodlands Elite Cheer Company insisted that Makayla Fallow straighten her hair for competitions, her mother, Jenny Fallow, told ABC 13. The mom said that the necessary heat and chemicals would “destroy” Makayla’s hair, but cheer officials didn’t seem to get it.


Makayla is biracial, and her mother says all-star cheer director Kevin Tonner told her, “I know other mixed kids and you can put relaxer in her hair.”


Fallow says that’s just not true. “He doesn’t understand her hair,” she told the Houston Chronicle.


Tonner told ABC News that cheer teams earn points by having uniform hair and makeup. Mothers and coaches of Makayla’s team had decided on a straight hairstyle for the squad.


But Makayla wasn’t the only curly-haired girl on the team for whom the policy posed a problem. Two other mothers did not want to straighten their daughters' hair, but the Woodlands Elite general manager  decided Tuesday that the girls could not compete if they kept their curls, Fallow told the Houston Chronicle. One mom gave in and straightened her daughter’s hair, and one other cheerleader ended up leaving the team, Fallow said.


But Tonner argues the real reason Makayla was kicked off the team wasn’t because of her hair, but because of her mother’s alleged bad attitude and refusal to discuss a compromise.


“It wasn’t about hair … we don’t want this negativity on our team,” he told ABC 13.


Since administrative staff were the ones to make the decision, Fallow didn’t lay any blame on her daughter’s coaches, who she called “amazing” in her Houston Chronicle interview.


“Makayla is very sad. She misses her team,” she said.


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Green Carpets to Red Carpets

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I've been a big fan of Modern Appealing Clothing since it first opened in 1980 in San Francisco by the Ospital family, comprised of siblings Ben and Chris, and their mother Jeri. The shop was located on Post Street just a few blocks from Polk. This area has always been a shopping mecca for me since I was in high school. Polk Gulch was lined with queer-owned shops and bars. During the time the Ospitals opened shop in this neighborhood it quickly started to gentrify. Over the years I would come back to M.A.C. over and over again. As a client and friend, I once had the honor of showcasing one of my outfits by couturier Mr. David in the window. It was a gold faux crocodile pleather pants suit.

This family owned store has become quite a fashion staple for the the seriously stylish in San Francisco. Big name fashion has become so easily accessible in our modern world -- making it very easy to follow trends, wear logos and show off the trendiest of-the-moment garments. I have always applauded the fact that M.A.C. invested in local designers and artists, empowering their growth.

The Ospital family has always been huge non-profit supporters. Over the years their generosity has been greatly noted by the community. For the past 10 years I have been throwing an annual Pride event that supports a different non-profit each year. I joke with them that though they've been a benefactor every single year that I've thrown the event, they've never attended. But that's because it always falls during men's fashion week in Milan. Through this essential fashion pilgrimage, the Ospitals consistently return regenerated, boasting an expertly curated Japanese and Belgian design-emphasized selection of singular garments to better serve their community in yet another manner.

I can't think of many places I usually shop where I end up hanging out in the store for hours and sit around talking to the staff. They are all welcoming and extremely knowledgeable of the merchandise in the store. They treat me like I'm some sort of celebrity when I walk in. The decor of the store aptly reflects an aesthetic that is deeply rooted in a love of all things artistic. The entrance of the store is literally a jungle. You would think you were entering a garden - but it quickly flows into rows of beautifully constructed garments. Artwork hangs from every available wall space in the store and often I have arrived to a huge installation plopped down in the center of the room, everything being celebrated for what it is.

Knowing the Ospitals for close to 30 years, I feel as though they are part of my extended family in San Francisco. If you ever have the chance to sit down to lunch with them you're in for a treat. Expect stories and conversation that are both local and global, high-brow and low-brow, and always filled with dreams and romance. I'm so happy that they made the choice to settle in San Francisco and end up in Hayes Valley.

How long have you been in Hayes Valley?
12 years, but this month we are 33 years old. Rumor has it we sold Fred and Wilma Flintstone their wedding clothes.

What attracted you to open your business in Hayes Valley?
Hayes Valley has always been home to the rebels and the freethinkers of San Francisco, dreamers really.

In the 90's you moved the shop to North Beach -- splitting the women's and men's departments. How was that transition for you?
In the 90's we felt the need to focus on the nature of dressing well in a more custom clientele kind of way, with proper fittings and tailoring, same as we still do today. Clothing from designers like Vivienne Westwood and Helmut Lang spoke to a more salon-like setting. This felt closer to the clothes that were being produced than the 80's Wild Emporium point of view of our other store (trust us we had fun exploring that too!).

You were doing Pop-Up Shops in your store before they were trendy. The dog boutique George started at your Post Street location -- tell me about your involvement with upcoming businesses.
We have always tried to be authentic to the NOW experience. We try to find the pulse point of what is happening today in products and make sure that it is user friendly. Listening to our clients informs us about the future a little more pragmatically. Maybe it's clothing that gets stuck in bike wheels or tight skirts that twist climbing a Muni bus, we bring that back to our creators and fine tune with them. Upcoming designers create from their experience, presenting dreams in the form of products that move our modern world. It is exciting for our clients and ourselves to be a part of this. We all love a BIG NEW ADVENTURE, and that is our reason for having the shop!

What informs your process of curating new designers to carry in the store? Would you say there is a M.A.C. aesthetic?
Yes. We love the future. Like Walter Van Beirendonck has stated, "Fuck the Past." We like to think we have one foot in traditional haberdashery and another pushing the envelope of new ideas. And sharing the struggle to create new ideas that sell is exciting! Creative people like success too! Like Magaret Mead anthropology we try to dress the tribes of San Francisco in clothes that work for their lives. For example, we have more clothes for Green carpets than Red carpets, and by that we mean people are more likely to buy clothes to wear for the farmers market as opposed to the Oscars, though we do both. New designers inform us about new movements in culture. Also, we research all of our new vendors' manufacturing before we take them on, because there is a lot of bad labor out there and we want to ensure to our clients that responsibility.

Over the years you have supported some amazing local designers -- can you tell me a few that have gone on to great success?
There have been a lot! In the 80's we started with people like Nick Graham (Joe Boxer), Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Todd Oldham, Dema and Vivienne Westwood. Local or not they all continue to speak in their artistically real voices in design today.

What do you say to people who feel San Francisco is the city that style missed?
We feel that San Francisco is ahead of the curve. Our lives reflect a life near nature, near friends and near the kitchen. The whole world is just catching up to that! And though we are not a fashion capital, our style matches our lives.

It's evident from all the portrait paintings on display in the store that you are great lovers of art. Why the portraiture in particular and what do you feel it lends to the way your space is merchandised?

What started out as a fun birthday gift more than twenty years ago now is a full-fledged obsession. When we find a new one, we get to rescue someone's creative expression about someone they love. Those portraits make us think of the lost story or scenario of who these anonymous people are and the artists who painted them. In some ways we like to think of our merchandise as creative adoption, first lovingly created by the designer than loved by the client who enjoys it as well for different reasons.

What is your aesthetic when merchandising the store?
Well, we have never gone with the Emergency room school of decor! Right now our clothing sits with art from Ann Hamilton, Cindy Sherman and Creative Growth art center. Our rugs and table toppings are woven by textile artist Valerie Gnadt from repurposed garments. There is some nice Dries Van Noten and Martin Margiela in the work!

How did the idea of a family-owned clothing boutique come to fruition? It seems rare for a mother, daughter, and son to all be on the same aesthetical wavelength.
We all love one another and all of us were working in New York at Sak's Bloomingdale and Lord and Taylor ( though from California) The shop was a way for us to not get real jobs and live in the city we love working with designers we love. Although after our first 20 years it became apparent that this was our real job!

I never feel pressured to buy something at the store if it isn't right -- that is not the norm for retail shopping. Has this been one of your own personal views on shopping?
It is important to not feel ignored as a guest and also for us to be present and available for the client. We like to present the clothing in an informative and respectful way as much as possible. It is the same as a first date -- you always want them to come back, and maybe get serious! But we will do it on the first date too!


Following fashion and trends can be exhausting -- what is it that keeps it fresh for you?
Free thinkers and Artists rock our world! And San Francisco has plenty of them.
Typically Art and Fashion students come in the shop to view the clothes we sell, wearing the best stuff culled from thrift shops, boyfriends, and girlfriends! Last month a young woman came in wearing her Grandmother's doily as a turban, then we went to Paris for fashion week and there they were on the runway! Style is never about money, age or gender! The rest of the world follows them.

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Duchess Kate Wears British Designer To Honor Fallen Heroes

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Duchess Kate honored Britain's heroes who were either lost or suffered in war with a nod to a different kind of British hero, Alexander McQueen


Kate and Queen Maxima, who is visiting from the Netherlands, looked on and chatted at the Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London. The duchess wore a black velvet patchwork McQueen coat with a veiled fascinator and of course, poppies. 



The duchess' affinity for McQueen knows no bounds. She has stepped out repeatedly in looks from the fashion house. But the choice is especially notable for a ceremony honoring Britain's fallen war heroes, and is the perfect choice for this occasion. 



 


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Beauty Products For People Who Love Eating More Than Bathing

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If you or a friend loves eating more than washing their face, this is the list to save. Just because somebody would rather go to a four-course dinner than a 60-minute massage appointment doesn't mean that they can't dabble in cosmetic luxury. 


Why not fuse two different interests into one, right? That means popcorn lip scrub, sushi soap, and -- for the healthy eaters out there -- kale nail polish. 


So if you're already planning Sunday dinner on a Monday but still want to practice a beauty regimen, here are some snacktastic products you can really have fun with. 



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Beyoncé And Family Show The World How Halloween Is Done

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The Carters know how to do Halloween. 


Beyoncé shared more photos of her family's "Coming to America"-themed costumes on her website Monday. Beyoncé dressed as Queen Aoleon, Jay Z as Prince Akeemand and Blue Ivy as a fierce little Imani Izzi from the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy. 


The famous family partied at 1Oak in New York City on Oct. 31. 







 


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8 Pairs Of Ballet Flats That Won't Wreck Your Feet

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Heels are overrated, we know this to be true. 


But just because you're wearing ballet flats does NOT mean your toes are going to be comfortable. If you can't stand (pun intended) the blisters on your toes and the raw, rubbed-out heels that come with an imperfect pair, you're not alone. 


We asked a handful of HuffPost Lifestyle editors to tell us about their favorite pair of comfy flats. The result is a lineup of soft, flexible shoes -- from cheap pairs to investment pieces -- that'll truly save your sole. 


A note: Two pairs of flats -- Tieks and Yosi Samras -- are amazingly comfy but don't have sturdy soles for walking long distances. We've marked them with an asterisk.



Want to wear your flats all the time, even on a night out? Make your own pair of studded ballet flats like this:





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Bill Nye Wants You To 'Transmit' Your Personality With A Bow Tie

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Bill Nye had a huge influence on every '90s science classroom. Now, he'd like to have an influence on your wardrobe, too. 


The beloved  "Science Guy" has teamed up with menswear designer Nick Graham on a line of limited-edition bow ties that are, naturally, science themed. Adorned with images of planets, the periodic table and even Nye's silhouette, each one perfectly embodies Nye's quirky style and, as exhibited by our interview with him, his personality, too. 



Nye, who boasts an impressive bow tie collection of "about 400," explained to The Huffington Post at Nick Graham's showroom in New York City that when it comes to fashion, science is more involved than you might think. "We can transmit information about ourselves, not only by our posture and our manner of speech and the way we move our hand and talk, but by the way we dress. To me, this is all science. It has to do with how our species interact." 


He has certainly transmitted tons of information about the world and himself over the years, most recognizably in a suit and bow tie. On days off, though, he "really likes the cut of skinny jeans" and, as a "mess-around-the-houser," often opts for painting pants at home. 



 


When it comes to style essentials, Nye swears by white button-down shirts, and has an interesting theory about their decline --  at least in some forms of media. "It seems to me it was the day the Bill Clinton impeachment hearing started, somebody told congressmen and senators to stop wearing white shirts on camera, that the world would explode! And they all started wearing blue. Blue shirts look OK, but if you want to be dressed up, you wear a white shirt," he said.  


For women, his favorite trend is a little less practical. "I know they're not especially good for your feet and I know it's a little dangerous for running, but high heels are fantastic. I don't wear them, but I'm a big fan," he said. 



Nye, who logically explained to the crowd that regular ties are less preferable for his work, since they have the tendency to "slip into the soup," said he does, in fact, have two regular ties left in his collection, but they're just kept for nostalgic purposes. "One from my brother's wedding and one that I wore to my first job interview, I'm not even joking you."


So, would he ever change back? "Who knows what the future holds? Maybe I'll decide that bow ties are bad, but I don't think so. Once you're in this far," he said, trailing off. "It's fine with me."


 



 


The bow ties retail for $49.50 each, with 10 percent of proceeds going toward the Planetary Society, Nye's non-profit, and can be purchased on NickGraham.com


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Jennifer Lawrence Wears Really Pretty Dior Nightgown To Movie Premiere

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Jennifer Lawrence has been killing it at all of the "Mockingjay - Part 2" events, wearing one gorgeous gown after the other.


But for the Paris premiere of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2," Lawrence shifted her darker looks to something a bit lighter. The 25-year-old actress stepped out in a flowy white Christian Dior gown, which we previously had labeled a "nightgown" after seeing it at Paris Couture Fashion Week. 


Lawrence paired her look with a loose, braided hairstyle and natural makeup. 





The gown looked super comfortable and, at the same time, super expensive. It is Dior, after all. 



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Amber Rose Rocks See-Through Fishnet Ensemble For Night Out

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Amber Rose is never one to shy away from wearing a revealing outfit, and on Monday night, she made no exceptions. 


The model-turned-feminist-activist took on hosting duties for an event at the Ace of Diamonds gentleman's club in Los Angeles. Not to be outshone by anyone else, she showed up wearing a see-through mesh skirt and top combo. To say that all eyes were probably on her is a serious understatement. 


 



The ensemble left little to the imagination, as per usual, but Rose rocked it with confidence. She paired her ultra-sexy outfit with a pair of oversized sunglasses and platform heels. 



On Wednesday, Rose will bring her brand of sexiness to the show "Black-ish," where she'll play Charlie's former flame, Dominique. She shared a teaser for the episode via Instagram, asking fans, "Will u be watching???!!!"



This Wednesday I'll be on @blackishabc!!! Will u be Watching???!!! ❤️

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How To Dress Like Olivia Palermo Without Breaking The Bank

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Whether she's dressing up or down, Olivia Palermo never fails to bring her fashion A game. Known for her unmistakeable street style, OP is identified by many as a personal style icon. Just take a look at any fashion-themed Pinterest board and you'll find hundreds of images featuring her distinctive way of dressing.


But while we can all agree that Ms. Palermo's taste is the crème de la crème, most of us can't afford to keep our closets as fabulously stocked with designer digs.


The key to nailing Palermo's look on a budget is making your wardrobe work for you with smart mixing and matching and creative accessorizing. Scroll through the looks below to see just how it's done.


Look 1: 








Olivia Palermo Outfit #1



Copy Ms. Palermo's ladylike outfit for the office or a weekend outing. You'll look effortlessly put together with the chic mixture of sleek and chunky silhouettes. To keep things nice and playful, carry a handbag with a fun pop of color.   


Shop the look: 1. Mango Double-Breasted Blazer, $79.99; 2. H&M Cable-Knit Sweater, $59.99; 3. Zara Patchwork Mini Skirt, $49.90; 4. J. Crew Super-Opaque Tights, $23.50; 5. Graphic Image Wristlet Travel Clutch, $796. Zara High Heel Combined Leather Ankle Boots, $139


Look 2:






Olivia Palermo Look #2



Casual dressing doesn't have to look lazy. Follow Palermo's lead and style your basics with accessories that shine, like a pair of shades with mirrored frames, a structured top-handle tote or a pair of patent platform brogues. 


Shop the look: 1. Madewell Merino Turtleneck Sweater, $98; 2. Leather Coin Pocket Skinny Jeans, $49.90; 3. Le Specs Neo Noir Sunglasses, $59.90; 4. ALDO Structured Dome Tote, $65; 5. Michael Michael Kors Extra Large Fur Pom Pom Key Fob, $48; Aldo Taborri Shoes, $70.


Look 3:






Olivia Palermo Look #3



Who said you have to give up color as the temperature drops? Palermo's transitional ensemble proves that your summer statement pieces can gain a second wind with the right outerwear. Layer on a fur vest or experiment with a classic overcoat and enjoy your warm weather staples for a few more months.


Shop the look: 1. H&M Faux Fur Vest, $49.99; 2. J.Crew Structured Flutter-Hem T-Shirt, $55; 3. Feather Print Trousers, $49.90; 4. Le Specs Paramount Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, $50; 5. Danielle Nicole Milana Clutch, $39; 6. Zaful Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Suede Pumps, $55.39


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Why Should Anyone Listen to Me?

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I want to admit something: I'm a fraud. I've weirdly put myself into a position of authority through my intense and undying love for makeup and the like. But when people preface questions to me with "you're a beauty writer..." it fills me with dread. I've actually had nightmares about people in the comments section logically destroying my articles, systematically taking down my clothing and makeup "philosophies." I have built myself a house on a pile of sand or whatever the phrase is, because one day I'm sure I'm going to be exposed, that my secret is going to come out. I don't actually know anything.

Well, maybe I'm being a bit hard on myself. Because I tend to have slightly skewed priorities when it comes to buying lipsticks, I have tried quite a lot of things. Thus, I think I'm a pretty good judge of what makes a product good. When I recommend something, it's because I have found it to be of an exceptional standard. Also, I'm by nature a frugal person. I like shopping and spending (unfortunately) but I don't like to feel like I've been ripped off. Having worked difficult jobs for minimum wage, I don't want to feel like I've traded an hours pay (and thus an hour of my invaluable time -- time that could be spent knitting or doing nothing) for something that seems like a waste. I want maximum effect for minimum price -- and sometimes this does mean I have to judge that pricier things are undeniably better and thus "worth it."

But more than this, I also have what some would call an unfounded confidence in myself and my choices. I am of the mindset that everything that I like is, by association (with me) cool. Therefore I am also cool, because all of my clothes and makeup are. It's a cyclical, self-fulfilling philosophy on coolness and life and I highly recommend it. If I want to wear something (or bleach my hair white for no good reason) I will. I would never let my aesthetic desires or whimsies go unsatisfied. It makes getting dressed and putting on makeup fun, which is exactly what it should be, not scary, which is exactly what it shouldn't be.

I guess what I'm getting at here is that it feels good to confidently know and trust yourself. You shouldn't be afraid to try things and you certainly shouldn't listen to other people's opinion on whether or not things "suit" you. Literally, what is the point of not being confident? It won't help anything. And I know it's easier to proclaim "be more confident!" than to actually practice the refined art of being more confident. But you can reap all the benefits of confidence (mostly wearing-lipstick related) without necessarily feeling it on the inside. That will come later, as long as you keep on telling yourself how cool you are.

And this seems a bit of a contradiction in terms, I know. Don't listen to what anyone else thinks -- except for me! I am the only person in the whole universe you need to please! But that isn't what I mean. I listen to me, because I am me. But you are all not me. You need to trust your own opinions and tastes. Hate everything I wear and do -- that's fine! But don't hate that I'm allowed to wear and do these things and feel happy about them. So what I'm saying is you shouldn't listen to what I say at all except for right now: listen to yourself.

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Gisele Bündchen Opens Up About Marriage Issues With Tom Brady

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Just because two people appear to have no physical imperfections does not mean their marriage is picture-perfect, too. 


Such is the case for Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady, who have had a bumpy year, to say the least -- dealing with divorce rumors in the midst of the New England Patriots quarterback's involvement in Deflategate.  


On Tuesday, the 35-year-old opened up to Charlie Rose on "CBS This Morning" about their six-year marriage, revealing they've "been through a few tough times together."


The supermodel went on to quash split rumors, explaining that they've gotten through trying times by leaning on one another and their loved ones. 


 "I think that's when you know who are your friends and who loves you. My father always said, the quality of your life depends on the quality of your relationships, and I think, no matter how challenging it was, we've always been supportive of one another," Bündchen told Rose. "I think that's the most important thing you can have in life, you know? A support system and love."


Of course, the couple has been dealing with trying times since they began dating nine years ago and soon discovered that Brady's ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan was pregnant with his child. 


It's a subject the model has rarely discussed, but she called the situation a "challenging thing."


"Here I am, you know, thinking I'm dating this guy ... everything is great, and then this happens. So I felt I didn't know what to do," she said. "It was one of the moments like, ‘Do I just run away?’"


Of course, Bündchen didn't run. 


“Now, eight years later, I couldn’t have asked for a sweeter bonus child," she said,  referring to Brady and Moynahan's 8-year-old son, while she and the NFL player have two children of their own. 



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Meanwhile, Brady previously spoke out against the rumors the couple were headed for a split in September.


"We're in a great place, I'll just say that," the NFL player told  Boston radio station WEEI 93.7 FM. "I'm a lucky man. I've been very blessed with support from my family and certainly her, and there's no bigger supporter that I have than her and vice versa. I've been very blessed to have an incredible relationship with my life partner, and I don't think anything will ever get in the way of that."


 


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'Botched' Patient Spent $200K On Surgery To Look Like Jessica Rabbit

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Jessica Rabbit's exaggerated curves don't come cheap and the latest patient on "Botched" is proof.


Meet Cassandra, a transgender woman who's already spent a small fortune -- about $200,000, she says -- on plastic surgery with the hopes of looking like the sexy cartoon character. 


In a clip for Tuesday's episode of the plastic surgery show, Cassandra meets with Dr. Paul Nassif and Dr. Terry Dubrow because she's having trouble breathing through her nose. She also wants to alter her waistline to better match that of the sensual Ms. Rabbit. During her consultation, Cassandra outlines all the procedures she's had done, including her breasts, hips, butt, brow, lips and cheeks. 


"The only thing I haven't had done," she says, "is my heart." 


Right off the bat, the doctors are in awe of Cassandra, who calls herself a "cosmetic concoction."  





 "Botched" airs tonight at 9 p.m. ET on E!


 


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Worldly Fashion Photography in the Glamorous 60's

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The current photography exhibition of Mark Shaw's photographs at Liz O'Brien's New York gallery is at once remarkable, beautiful, poignant and wonderfully chic. As viewers we are invited to a specific time and place where two creative individuals met in New York's high society of the 60's resulting in a unique collaboration. Mark Shaw, a celebrated photographer with a realists' eye for glamour and style was a personal friend of Tiger Morse, an innovative fashion designer with fearless individuality. Her model-like sleekness and poise combined with an un-self-conscious strange beauty was admired and imitated by many women in her social circle. Both also were clients of Max Jacobson, the notorious "Dr. Feelgood" known for liberally supplying his celebrity clients (including JFK) with "vitamin" shots of super-charged doses of amphetamines. Mark Shaw's considerable talents were not limited to fashion photography; the subjects of recently published works include numerous celebrities at work and at play as well at least one compelling volume documenting John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy's young family.

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In 1962 on assignment for LIFE, Mark Shaw accompanied Tiger Morse throughout Asia sourcing fabrics for her clothes as well as home accessories she sold in her exclusive boutique on the Upper East Side, A La Carte. What emerged from this exuberant travelogue is a series of enchanting color photographs that contrast Tiger's perfectly coiffed and unique fashion sense against the hustle and bustle of the world of commerce in the far East. One can easily see how these cultural experiences would expand her awareness and inform her design sensibilities. She further translated her authentic style mix to interiors by way of the accessories and furnishings purchased during her whirlwind travel adventures. Tiger had a knack for combining high and low style, borrowing from the past to bring something into the present, often referred to as Hodge-podge or Bricolage . Her whimsical and spontaneous designs were a breath of fresh air against the severe minimalist aesthetic of that era.

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Working my way thru the stylish crowd on the opening night I marveled at the interlocking personalities that converged to create this exhibition. Mark Shawn's clever and seemingly spontaneous photography captured the effervescent Tiger Morse and that particular era; their shared love of coloring outside the lines and portraying a chic madcap world is palpable.

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What emerges is a colorful depiction of a woman ahead of her time, following her passions and boldly standing out from her high society clientele. Add to this heady mix curator Alan Rosenberg's considerable knowledge and personal insights into fashion's history, design, the multi-layered story of New York City at that time. Lovingly exhibited in Liz O'Brien's sumptuous jewel box of carefully selected furnishings, lighting and accessories and -- voila! -- it's truly a wondrous feast for the eyes and senses. The large scale photographs and fascinating commentary flow into the setting and vice versa. I can just picture Tiger perched on any one of the gorgeous velvet sofas. Exhibitions that are this thoughtfully organized invite viewers to look at the bigger context, to consider other outsized talents and their visual impact over time. And what extraordinary collaboration is just under the radar and influencing us at this very moment? One can only hope that it is at least as compelling and fun as this one surely must have been.

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American Designer Public School Puts On Epic Show In Dubai

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While the award-winning fashion label Public School's design duo, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, were born and bred in New York City, it's high time the brand showed off its talent on the world stage. 


And the fanciest of stages these days is none other than Dubai, which is largely being deemed the next global fashion capital. It was there on Monday night that Public School presented its pre-fall 2016 collection, which marked the brand's first-ever international runway show. 


Though we’ve seen high-fashion houses like Chanel dazzle Dubai with a fashion show, the NYC-rooted designs of Public School might not seem flashy enough for the desert city. But think again. 


To be sure, Chow and Osborne are two of American fashion’s brightest stars, having won the 2014 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Award. Now they've added a successful women’s collection and were recently appointed the creative directors of DKNY.  So if their goal was to make a splash in the international market, then this show in Dubai was definitely the way to do it.



The runway show was held al fresco (in 90-degree weather with high humidity, no less) in Dubai’s edgy new design district with the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, glittering from a distance in the night sky. The few hundred attendees to witness the double feature were a mix of international press, style influencers and local tastemakers.


“Dubai is a version of New York, in a way,” Osborne said. “For us, building out the collection and the concept -- and being given the opportunity to show here works hand-in-hand perfectly. We’ve definitely used that to our advantage.”



With that said, the collection certainly doesn’t stray from Public School’s distinct brand of androgynous creations that play off of simple silhouettes like the kimono and drop-crotch trousers -- which are quite similar to the traditional thawb and abaya garments often worn in the Arabian Peninsula. 


“There’s already that DNA in Public School. We do those long tunics, we do the headdresses underneath the hats. So it’s already built in,” Chow explained.


The label’s minimalist aesthetic was kicked up a notch for pre-fall with a few eye-catching prints, peek-a-boo knits and utilitarian details, which Chow says were inspired by the contrast between technology and nature. 





Getting the show off the ground so far away from the streets of New York City was thanks to Public School's creative partnership with Cadillac. Beyond financially sponsoring the production and providing Chow and Osborne with access to the company's design studio for inspiration, the iconic car brand also used the show to officially unveil its new luxury crossover vehicle, the 2017 XT5.  


But hitting the international stage for Public School goes further than just selling clothes. It's also a big deal that the designers are first-generation Americans -- Chow is Chinese and Osborne is Jamaican -- giving them a huge win in the face of the industry's glaring lack of diversity. And to represent the United States on fashion's global stage as minorities isn't lost on the pair. 


"That's really important to us. It really is," Chow said. 


And beyond their personal representation, they make sure in a very effortless way -- whether through design inspiration and even by the ethnically varied models they use -- that Public School is a reflection of the ever-browning world we live in.  


“It’s a natural thing for us. It’s just a reflection of how we were raised in New York . We had pockets of friends they were everything -- it wasn’t just black or white,” Osbourne told HuffPost. “It’s something we always want to make sure is seen and we’re on the pulse of -- it's really natural, we’re not forcing it.”



Through designing innovative collections, inking smart collaborations and quietly setting an example that diversity is needed, we'd say that Public School’s potential for global fashion recognition is well within reach.  


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8 Kmart Beauty Buys You Need To Discover (And Stock Up On)

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Working in an office building that's connected to a Kmart certainly has its perks. We can always run downstairs to buy an affordable pair of black tights when there's an unexpected snag or grab a trial size of deodorant to freshen up after running around in heels. 


We've spent more time than we'd like to admit walking up and down the beauty aisles at Kmart. But that makes us experts, in our opinion, on which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash.


Here are our eight editors' picks for the best beauty buys at Kmart. Are any of these your current favorites? Tell us in the comments section. 



 


Meanwhile, check out out brilliant beauty buys we've discovered at Target and Sephora


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