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Kristen Wiig Shows Us How To Wears All The Colors On The Best-Dressed List

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We are smack in the middle of awards season, which means that celebrities are turning it out on the red carpet. And this week was particularily inspiring. 


Kristen Wiig showed up to the "Zoolander No. 2" premiere in a multi-colored dressed that is by far our favorite look of 2016, Lupita Nyong'o made a case for bright purple in the dead of winter, and the Duchess Of Cornwall taught us how to power-clash. 


Check out the best-dressed stars of the week and let us know if you agree with our picks. 



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Hats Off - Satya Twena

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It was 2009 and the creative New Yorker, Satya Twena was working a desk job at a large interior design firm in the city while feeding her artistic soul taking sewing, knitting, and crochet classes. There's one class that fed her soul like none of the others, hat making. Before long, Satya was making hats for herself at home using pots and pans to create patterns. Hat making became an obsession. She would sell them here or there online, make them for her friends, and when her mom began losing her hair due to cancer treatment, Satya did what she did best, made her a hat. Ten months after making her first hat, Satya was in California talking to her mom about her dreams. Satya confessed that she often daydreamed of one day just making hats for a living. Her mother asked her a simple question. "Why wait?" She encouraged Satya to stop doing anything that didn't make her 100% happy, and to pursue her dream. Satya returned to New York, quit her job, hired two employees, and turned her apartment into a hat manufacturing facility, all while her husband was travelling on business. In the last 5 years, Satya Twena launched a business, saved a 40 year-old-hat-factory, and created a brand that has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Glamour, The Today Show, Forbes, Vogue, Glamour, Elle, and The New York Times, to name a few.

She's a 32 year old entrepreneur, artist, and hat maker who says that if you had asked her six years ago where she would be today, she would have answered that she'd still be working her desk job at the interior design firm. But, somewhere along the line, with a bit of inspiration and encouragement, Satya said no to the desk job and yes to her dreams, turning her passion into art and into an empire. Hats off to Satya Twena. Here's what she has to say about indulging in your big dreams.

Net Worth = Network: Satya became a full time hat maker in 2010. She continued to run her hat company out of her New York apartment with her two employees. For larger orders and collections, she worked closely with a large hat factory in New York City. In 2014 the factory abruptly closed after forty years manufacturing hats. At first, Satya freaked out. There is a shortage of quality hat factories in the country and so this closing would make it all but impossible for her to fill large orders quickly. That's when Satya's husband suggested that she reach out to the factory owner and offer to buy the factory. That's exactly what Satya did. She soon had the factory under contract as she spent 30 days dialing for dollars to find the money to purchase it. Satya says that she didn't know where the money would come from, but she knew instinctually, the money would come. Six hours before the closing was to take place, the money was wired into her account, from a group of friends and family. Satya closed on the factory and soon realized that she didn't have enough money to run it. In a race to find the money to purchase the factory, she had overlooked the expensive operating costs. She had exhausted all resources in finding the money to buy the factory and so for operating costs she turned to Kickstarter. Once again, her network of advocates supported her in droves. She raised $191,000 in her Save the Factory campaign, all while selling tons of hats so that her employees would have hats to make upon re-opening. Satya says that building a network is easy; be kind, meet new people, and help people in your network when you can. She says that anything can be accomplished with the right army of advocates supporting you.

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Identity: Satya is now recognized around the world as a premier hat maker. I asked her how she's been able to grow into a trusted brand in five short years. She says it's a mixture of hard work, perseverance, and the lucky fact that her product creates a personal identity. She explained that there's no piece of fashion that can assist an individual in expressing their identity like a hat. She says that if you are at a networking event, there's rarely anyone wearing a hat, and so it's easy to say, "Did you meet Bob? He's the one over there in the blue hat!" Hats get you noticed. Hats make a statement. Hats become a part of one's personal brand. Satya says that when your business is to help others express their human brand to the outside world, it's easy to become noticed in a good way. Satya's hats have now graced the runways and shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Fashion forward celebrities have used her hats to express their personal brands, and so Satya continues to build her brand and identity by creating high quality hats that make a statement.


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A Hat For Every Head: Satya says that one mentor who has had a profound effect on her business is author, speaker, artist, and thought leader, Seth Godin. She says that early on in her business she believed that everyone was a potential customer because everyone has a head that could wear a hat. It was Seth who helped her see that her time and energy were better spent on targeting not everyone, but rather people who already consider themselves hat lovers. By concentrating on people that already love and appreciate a great hat, she could better tailor her branding, marketing, and hats, to serve a niche segment of the population who already value hats, rather than spending time, energy, and resources converting the non-believers. Satya says that she concentrates on making quality hats for hat loyalists, and those loyalists in turn, often turn the non-believers into newly indoctrinated hat enthusiasts who then become part of the audience to whom she speaks.

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Express You: Satya loves interesting hats, unique clothing, and face paint. For most of her life she says that she suppressed her authentic self, always scared that people would see her as different. Today she says that what she appreciates most about herself is that she is unique, different, and unusual. She's no longer afraid of standing out. If there's a girl in the room with tribal-like face paint around her eyes, hippy couture, and a fantastic hat, there's a good chance it's Satya. She might look different than most. She may stand out. But, the one thing that is for sure, she's the one in the room who is always expressing the most authentic version of herself. Satya says that in building a business, making art, or creating a great life, be brave enough to be the real you.

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Be a Sponge: Satya intensely listens to and studies everyone around her. She says that her mom is her greatest inspiration. She is an artist, survivor, and free-thinker who has encouraged Satya to pursue her dreams. Satya says she has also learned business lessons from her dad, an entrepreneur, and technology guru who always has told her, "Do what you love, the money will follow." She has learned from her sister to take the extra time needed to make well thought out decisions. She has learned from her brother to spend as much time on earth doing what she loves. Satya introduced me to several of her friends, other artists, and business owners, who have taught her how to live as an artist, be patient, to love, and to make a mark. She says that she has learned an exorbitant amount about life, loyalty, business, and love, from her husband of nine years who left his own highly successful career to give Satya a competitive advantage at her hat factory. She says he's her best friend, the love of her life, and the reason she has the opportunity to change the world with her art. Satya says that no matter who you are, there is a dose of entrepreneurial, artistic, business, and life advice sitting right next you, all you need to do is absorb it.

When you get to know Satya, and when you see all she has accomplished in such a short time, it makes you realize that perhaps we are all just one brave brush stroke away from creating our best art. Hats off to Satya Twena, for bravely pursuing passion over a paycheck, making art that matters, and living authentically.

Flirting with the idea of owning your own Satya Twena hat? Visit www.SatyaTwena.com.

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What Is Faux Fur Made Of, Anyway?

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We love faux-fur. It gives the look of real fur, without the animal cruelty and it's easier on our wallets. While we wear this material all the time, most of us don't know much about it. 


What is faux fur made of exactly?


Faux fur is made of synthetic fibers. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, "faux fur is sheared to make fibers the right length, and heat is often applied... to coax it to lie in a certain direction (similar to the way a blow dryer works on hair)." The faux fur is then dyed and brushed, giving it a softness akin to real fur.


Is this always how fake fur is made?


While the process explained above is one of the traditional methods used to make faux fur, there have been some grave mess-ups in the past couple of years. For example, in 2013, the Humane Society of the United States issued a consumer warning saying that products being promoted as "faux fur" at Kohls.com, were actually made with real rabbit fur. The HSUS found that handbags advertised as having "faux fur trimming" were made using rabbit fur. That same year, Neiman Marcus and two other retailers, DrJays.com and Eminent, agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they had mislead consumers and marketed real fur as faux fur. Neiman Marcus came under fire again last year when the HSUS accused them of a repeat offense. And this isn't just a problem stateside. In November, the Humane Society of the United Kingdom wrote an article about real fur being sold as fake on the British high-street.


Why is real fur mislabeled?


In recent years, demand for faux fur has increased, as consumers are becoming more conscious about where their clothes come from and how they are made. This has left manufacturers scrambling to meet high demands and thus resulting in the mislabeling of products. The penalties for violating the Federal Trade Commission Act are serious, "selling animal fur as fake fur is a violation... and carries a civil penalty of up to $16,000 per violation."


The more you know. 


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Pregnant Chrissy Teigen Rocks A Sheer, Tight Dress

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File this under "ruling the maternity style game."


Chrissy Teigen has rarely disappointed with an outfit choice, and it seems her keen sartorial sense has only heightened since announcing her pregnancy. Take, for example, her look for a night out in Los Angeles Thursday: 



Clad in a sheer, sparkly knit dress with a chain belt, strappy sandals and a slicked-back hairdo, Teigen was all smiles as she exited a restaurant to crowds of paparazzi and what appears to be one guy who really wanted an autograph.



Opting for a see-through look yet again during her pregnancy puts her right there with pal Kim Kardashian in the sheer lover's club and we couldn't be happier about it. If you've got it, flaunt it, right?


We just really hope she gave that guy his autograph.


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Rihanna's New Blunt Bob Channels Her 'Good Girl Gone Bad' Era

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Now this is the Rihanna hairstyle we loved and missed so very much.


The Barbadian entertainer made an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Feb. 3 sporting a jet-black blunt bob that looked very similar to the razor-sharp haircut she wore back in 2007 when she had everybody singing "Umbrella."


We're pretty sure Rihanna's bob hairstyle is a wig. Nonetheless, she made it "work, work, work, work, work, work" by pairing it with dark '90s lipstick, a choker necklace and military-inspired outfit. Fingers crossed that she keeps this 'do for a tad bit longer, as she's known to switch up her hair quite frequently. 


Watch the clip below from the "Ellen" show to check out RiRi's new-old blunt bob and to learn more about the singer's insane food request list while on tour.





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These Light-Up Unicorn Slippers Will Never Leave You In The Dark

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It's time to trade your plug-in night light for something much more magical.


This duo of glowing unicorns is not only the softest, fuzziest pair of slippers you'll ever own, but also an enchang way to light your path as you pad around the house at night. 


Imagine: every nighttime step to the bathroom, illuminated by the cheeks of these mystical creatures on your feet.





The Unicorn Light-Up Slippers are currently available to pre-order for $34.99 -- shipping included! -- from online retailer Smoko. Pre-orders will ship out early next month. 


We can hardly wait. 


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Beauty And The Feet

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Feet aren't always a priority, but they should be. In the last few years I've suffered from major heel issues and unexplained foot pain. I've tried everything from stretching to yoga to adjustments at the chiropractor, and nothing worked. I went to two podiatrists who both told me I needed surgery. Luckily, my husband found an article about Dr. Rock Positano, Director of the Non-Surgical Foot and Ankle Service at Hospital for Special Surgery.

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A Joyous, Jumpsuit-Filled Instagram To Fight Your Fear Of Aging

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Coming into a new decade of life often prompts a certain amount of dread, whether you feel obliged to inventory your accomplishments or simply give in to the age-old (pun intended) fear that your birthdate suddenly makes you out of touch, washed-up or just plain old. The effect seems even more pronounced for women, after a lifetime of receiving messages that laud youth and beauty. 


Creative director Catherine Gray's "40years40jumpsuits" Instagram proves that there's no reason to give into the cultural idea that with age, comes irrelevance. "In my mid- to late 30s," Gray explained over email, "I hated the idea of turning 40, because of thoughts about the biological clock. That's obviously a real thing, but I realize, looking back, that it was more the idea of what society puts on women when they approach their 30s and beyond."


Instead of shrinking at the idea of turning 40, Gray did the opposite: proudly declaring her age while posing in a series of jumpsuits, a classically loud, unabashed piece of clothing that requires its wearer to totally own her look. Scrolling through Gray's feed, it's impossible to view it as anything but a celebration. In one shot, she poses with a plastic flamingo. In another, she lunges with a tennis racket to honor her outfit's athletic vibes. 




"I bought my first jumpsuit aged 39 and loved how I felt in it. I think jumpsuits are a symbol of confidence, because you have to be confident to wear it, I suppose," Gray said. Without realizing, she began a collection, which others started to comment on. "It's a bit of a show piece ... and I've always been a bit of a show-off!" She decided just before she turned 40 last July to collect 40, one for each year of her life. Gray used her background in art and graphic design to stage the photos.


Gray has thus far sourced her suits from eBay, thrift shops, and "sexy dress-up sites." "They look anything but sexy on me," she explained. "I just find them really funny. There's a lot of humor around jumpsuits, and I get a huge kick out of them." 


Elvis and David Bowie are two sources of wardrobe inspiration. In art school, Gray's final project was centered around The King's jumpsuit-wearing days, and she's from Beckenham, the same part of London that "the late, great" Bowie was from. "I'd (rather) ambitiously hoped that Mr. Bowie could join me for part of my jumpsuit marathon," she wrote. "I'd love to have asked him what he learnt in the 40 years leading up to his 40th birthday."


Another artistic inspiration is musician and fellow 40-year-old M.I.A. "Jumpsuits aside, [she] was also a big inspiration. I'm in awe of her creative direction -- her music videos and digital concepts, and the way she directs it all herself." 



My M.I.A. @miamatangi inspired #jumpsuit by @sheekswinsalways #favorite #gold #chains #thisIs40 #boss ✨ ✨

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When she finds 40 jumpsuits, Gray plans to continue to shoot her collection in different locations, "at least until my 40th year celebration is over." She hopes that those who come across her Instagram find it humorous and get inspired, regardless of their age. 


Gray's Instagram illustrates just how transformative clothing can be when trying to convey a feeling or persona. "I think that fashion is a great way to express yourself and feel good," she said. "You can really enjoy fashion if you wear what tells a story about your life and your personality, and not necessarily the latest trend or an expensive price tag ... I hope I live long enough to be an old lady and wear fabulous jumpsuits with some comfy, fun sneakers or whatever else I'm into at the time."




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Susan Sarandon Doesn't Need Your Style Advice, Piers Morgan

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Piers Morgan is under fire on social media this week after tweeting about Susan Sarandon's much buzzed about suit-and-bra look at the SAG Awards, where she was on hand to present the annual "In Memoriam" tribute. 






"Would Susan Sarandon wear this to a funeral? No. It was thus horribly inappropriate for an In Memoriam tribute," he quipped.


Sarandon promptly fired back (like the badass she is) with a pointedly appropriate #TBT featuring the actress in, you guessed it, a bra. 






Women all over Twitter came to Sarandon's defense by tweeting photos of their cleavage to Morgan, creating what some people, Morgan included, are calling #cleavagegate.


On Thursday, in an attempt to clarify his statement, Morgan claimed he was not commenting on Sarandon's "magnificent" cleavage, but thought she should "keep it hidden" for such occasions.






But here's the thing, Piers. Susan Sarandon doesn't need your help picking out an outfit for a funeral, for an awards show, or for anything else. In fact, no woman needs your advice, or your Twitter commentary, on any outfit. If they feel beautiful and happy in something, it's not up to you to decide its appropriateness.


No matter who she is or where she's going, no woman needs anyone else -- whether a man or another woman -- to decide if she should or should not wear it.


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What Time Is The Super Bowl?

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6:30 p.m. ET. On CBS.


 


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I Wore Kendall and Kylie Jenner's New Clothing Line in Real Life

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By Leah Melby, Glamour

At this point, it's become abundantly clear that the entire Kardashian-Jenner family is full of moguls. The youngest of the bunch, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, have been busy with an assortment of professional gigs--a major campaign here, a best-selling lip kit there--and the duo is now pairing up for Kendall + Kylie, a new contemporary line of clothing and shoes that's retailing at stores like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Shopbop (prices start at $68 and range to $498).

If you glimpsed at the spring collection blindly, without a clue of which celebrity names were attached, chances are you'd still be able to make a good guess at who's driving the bus. It's got all sorts of Kardashian closet essentials, from curve-hugging dresses to crop tops and trendy, model-of-the-moment-style pieces. All of it looks like an easy way to slip into Kardashian-dom, and when you're presented with an opportunity like that, you seize it.

I played at being a member of the fam earlier this week, borrowing some of the new pieces and giving them a whirl around Glamour headquarters. Maintaining the Kardashian ethos was paramount, but it was important for me to imbue some of my own style too--it's an approach I can't help but think the sisters (and #Proudmama momager Kris Jenner) would insist on. The aim wasn't to be Kendall or Kylie; rather, I wanted to see how being a member of the family, sartorially speaking, would feel.

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Kendall + Kylie dress, writer's own shoes

This '70s-inspired boxy mini felt totally Kendall-on-duty, and it was a good one to pull on first since the heavy material conveyed a tactile sense of luxury (read: the range doesn't feel cheap). While the model's typical style is more about athleisure and high-waisted skinny jeans, I felt like I was living one of the countless campaign images she's posed for. The hemline and lace-up neckline count this one out as a work option, but it would definitely be cute for shopping or dinner.

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Kendall + Kylie top $138, nordstrom.com, pants, $148, neimanmarcus.com, writer's own shoes, bag

A matched gingham set was too loud for me, an average civilian not used to a reality TV crew and paparazzi flashbulbs (I'm guessing this is one of the "surprise statement pieces" Kylie alluded to in the press release). I watered it down by mixing in a long-sleeve crop top that's paired with a matching pencil skirt in look book images, and while it looked good, this was a dangerous outfit. One wrong arm move and things would get inappropriate; plus, the top is actually totally backless, necessitating a bra-less moment and flashing a lot of skin. Beyond taking a selfie or Snapchatting, wearing this outfit would be tricky IRL.

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Kendall + Kylie dress, $198, nordstrom.com, shoes, $150, saks.com, writer's own bag, sunglasses

I completely surprised myself by favoring this curve-flaunting dress the most, but it might make sense as the Kardashians are masters of sexy date-night dressing. The below-the-knee hemline is one Kim actually wears a lot, and the extra coverage was perfect for tempering the snug fit and lace-up detailing on the side (check out that scandalous detail heading down my right leg). The fabric was soft too, a factor I don't often associate with body-con styles but happily welcomed. As a final Jenner-Kardashian touch, the mules were perfect, and it's not hard to understand why the oft-photographed girls included these in the debut collection. The blush color combined with the high vamp made for the ultimate in leg-lengthening.

The last look attracted the most attention from tourists and building workers positioned outside our offices. Therein lies the biggest takeaway from the girl's collection too: It's all good at helping get some K or K into your closet, but if you're looking for one style to put in your shopping cart, pick one of the simple-but-sexy basics done in a neutral hue. It's timeless, Kardashian, and timeless Kardashian.

Photos: Katie Friedman

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What It's Like When a Dermatologist Gets Skin Cancer

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Vivian Bucay is a dermatologist in San Antonio and a melanoma survivor whose disease progressed from stage 3 to stage 4 in a matter of months. Here, she shares her story.
As told to Elizabeth Siegel, Allure

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Vivan Bucay photographed by Marie Langmore

The possibility of cancer wasn't on my radar. Ironic, I know, since I'm a dermatologist. But when I was 45, I had some dryness in my belly button. I wear dark clothing, and one day, when I took my shirt off, I saw a white residue. I didn't see a lesion of any kind, so I thought it was eczema or psoriasis, which can happen in that area. But it didn't go away, and I didn't know what it was, so a few weeks later I thought, I guess I'd better biopsy it. I did a biopsy on a Friday, and the following Wednesday, I got a call from the pathologist. He said, "I'm afraid it's a melanoma, and it's probably metastatic." I said, "Can you wait a second? Let me go pull the chart." And he's like, "No, I'm talking about you." I had this really hot sensation in my body, like blood was just draining from me. The first thing I did was pick up the phone and call my husband. The second thing I did was call the surgical oncologist to whom I refer everybody. I was in his office that same afternoon by 2 p.m., making a plan. There's not a whole lot of time to think. You have to just do.

I was shocked but grateful I'd biopsied it. My husband--he's a cardiologist--jokes that he would have totally ignored his belly button. He would have just kept putting baby powder on. But as a dermatologist, I did what I always do when there's something strange. My case is proof that melanomas don't have to be dark moles, and they can happen anywhere. I certainly think my history of sunburns as a teenager contributed--I laid out in the sun every chance I could, starting in my early teens. I quit doing that around the age of 21, when I knew I wanted to be a dermatologist.

I had a wide excision and a sentinel node biopsy and found out that the melanoma had spread to my right groin. I opted for a really long surgery called a radical groin dissection, during which all of the lymph nodes in the area are removed. I think there were 27 or 28 lymph nodes I eventually had removed, so now I have some permanent tendency for swelling in my right leg. I was good about wearing a nasty, giant support stocking for the first five years, but now I'm like, OK, I can't wear those day and night.

I had to take six weeks off after the surgery--my doctors didn't want me to work--but then I went right back to seeing patients. I also started Interferon treatments, which boost the immune system and theoretically help slow cancerous growth. In all the years doctors have been prescribing Interferon, they haven't found that it actually increases survival rates, but I was a stage-three patient, and that was the only adjunctive therapy available at the time. It made me feel like I was taking charge and taking control.

Months later, I also entered a clinical trial for an immune-treatment drug called Ipilimumab, which has since been approved. (Being a doctor is a double-edged sword, because you know just how bad it can be, but you also have really quick access to things.) Routine body scans were part of the protocol, and after one of these, the radiologist called me immediately to say, "Are you feeling OK? Are you having any breathing problems?" And I'm like, "No, why? I'm perfectly fine." And she said, "No, it looks like both of your lungs are just flooded with melanoma." I didn't completely believe her. Everyone gets rashes with these drugs. I thought I had the equivalent of a rash but inside my lungs. They told me I'd need to have a lung biopsy to continue in the trial and prove that it was not melanoma. So two days after my younger daughter's bat mitvah, I had the biopsy, and it was positive for melanoma.

Everything had started in May, and now, by the following January, I'd progressed to stage 4 melanoma and been dropped from the trial. I had gone from having a 50/50 chance of living for five years to a dismal prognosis: My chances of long-term survival were down to 3 percent, but I decided not to pay attention to the statistics. I made an appointment at the National Cancer Institute to see Dr. Steven Rosenberg, who is the world's authority on melanoma. I wanted to join another trial, but the National Cancer Institute told me I couldn't until I'd exhausted every other avenue of fighting the cancer. First, I had to do Interleukin-2, a form of chemotherapy that's so toxic you have to stay in the hospital to take the medication. I'd spend a week in the ICU getting the drug, then check out and go to work. It's a last resort, because it really drops your blood pressure and it makes all of your blood vessels leak. Your kidneys can shut down. Your lungs can flood. I would get rashes. I would literally gain 15 pounds overnight. But it felt like a small price to pay.

Interleukin-2 has just a 6 percent success rate, and not everybody can tolerate it. There are 14 doses, and if you can't hold a dose--you get to sick too keep going--you can't make it up. I was determined to hold all 14 doses, particularly after my first-round scan in April showed that I was responding. That summer, I had a long wait to find out whether it had worked. On August 1, 2007, I had my follow-up scans and the news was really good: My lungs were clear, and there was no cancer. I'm just one of the really lucky ones.

For me, it was very motivating to have three young girls to take care of. If my daughters ever did get a sense of my being sick or if they were worried, my line to them was always, "Nope! I'm tough. And I will dance at your weddings." Hopefully, one of these days one of them will get married, so I can actually fulfill that promise. Good lord, I'm not getting any younger here. When I first got the news, my husband was so panic-stricken and nervous and emotional. I said, "The one thing I can't afford to do is be worried about you all being worried about me. So let me just handle this. I'm going to be fine." I mean, you do and say stuff that sounds so corny.

Now I'm down to getting checkups once a year. And I do try to think about what I'm eating. You know, I've read so much about diet, and acid environments are favorable for the growth of cancer cells. So I eat more alkaline foods, like green vegetables, and I add lemon to water (lemon is an acid outside the body but once it's metabolized, it's alkaline). More than anything else, I want to say to anybody who gets a bad diagnosis, don't be afraid to let others help you. It's good to have a sense of community. I'm in touch with people from around the country who have reached out to me. My mother is a cancer survivor, as well--I had her example. She doesn't give up on things. I don't think there is anything wrong with being afraid, but hope is one of those things that nobody has the right to take away from you. When doctors say, "No, there is nothing we can do for this" or "Get your affairs in order," that's just not true. It ain't over until it's over.

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This Hijab-Wearing Barbie Is Your New Favorite Instagram Fashion Icon

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One woman gave Barbie a gorgeous new look, making for a uniquely fierce fashion plate. 


Haneefah Adam, a 24-year-old who lives in Nigeria, runs an Instagram account called "Hijarbie." The account features a Barbie doll dressed up in what Adam describes as "mini hijab fashion," wearing modest outfits along with a hijab. 



Some #pink and #white action. Love it! I created the prints myself to match @eslimah's.

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Hijarbie was started about two months ago and now boasts more than 12,500 followers, as of Friday afternoon. Adam says she hopes her account will resonate with Muslim girls and boost their confidence when they see a toy resembling their appearance. 



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“At the end of the day, it will create a sense of value and will be inspiring them to be more confident, more driven, to believe more in themselves which leads to an appreciation of herself and her modest lifestyle and upbringing,”Adam said, according to BuzzFeed News.



Who loves a tutu skirt as much as I do!

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The 24-year-old, who is preparing to launch a lifestyle brand called "Hanie" on top of running Hijarbie, sews all of the trendy doll's outfits herself, often using Muslim fashion bloggers as her inspiration, according to Mic.com.  




Adam decided to create the Instagram account after looking through another social media account, Barbie Style, which features the doll in a range of settings and looks, she told Mic.com. The 24-year-old, who was in the U.K. studying for her master's degree at the time, said the photos had quite an effect on her. 



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"It got me thinking about how I'd actually like to see a doll dressed up like I would have -- covered up," Adam told Mic.


When she returned to Nigeria a few months later, she purchased a Barbie doll to carry out her idea and the rest is history. 


While some have asked why her page doesn't feature more racially diverse dolls, she assures that a few will be on the way. 


"The simple truth is, I couldn't find the different types in Nigeria," she wrote on her Instagram account. "I'd have loved to dress up a black doll myself, too. I've ordered for some internationally and they'll soon be here."


Ultimately, the 24-year-old says that so far she's received an outpouring of support for the project. 



#hijabstyle #maxiskirt #hijabfashion #instafashion

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"It's a hit with a lot of parents and older girls [who] wish they had it to play with when they were kids," she told Today.com. "Hijarbie is a style star in her own right."


 


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6 Ways To Look Refreshed First Thing In The Morning, No Makeup Required

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As much as you'd all love to say you woke up like this: 





The reality looks a lot more like this:





Whether you're a morning person or not, looking perked up and pulled together isn't always an easy task in the AM. Or is it?


With a splash of water to your face, a flip of your hair and a brightly colored blouse you'll be ready to take on the world. 


We've curated a list of go-to hacks -- no makeup required -- that will get you out the door feeling flawless, or pretty damn close to it. 


1. Splash ice water on your face.
It's the oldest trick in the book, and it works. Fill your sink with the coldest water possible, add a few ice cubes to get the temperature down even more, and splash the water on your face. It instantly tightens pores and shrinks little capillaries, making your skin appear more even. Plus, it makes you feel more awake, which will definitely affect the way you look. 


2. Hit the gym.


Nothing will make you look and feel more awake than exercise. Go for a quick walk, hop on the elliptical machine, or do a few rounds of Sun Salutations. Any exercise that gets your heart rate up is great. When your blood is pumping and your endorphin levels increase, you'll have more energy. Plus, it adds some color to your cheeks—no blush required.


3. Head to your kitchen.


If bags under your eyes are a problem, take a trip to your kitchen. Put two spoons in the freezer for 10 minutes, and then apply one to each eye while you recline on the couch. The cold helps calm inflammation. Cold cucumber slices work in a similar way. Relax with a slice on each eye for five to 10 minutes to relieve irritation, redness, and puffiness.


4. Flip upside down.
For a 10-second hair fix, bend at the waist and flip your hair upside down. Use your fingertips to scrunch your strands at the roots, reviving your texture and volume. This trick has the added bonus of rushing some blood to your face, making your cheeks look pink and vibrant.


5. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.


Dehydration is one of the worst offenders when it comes to looking tired. Skin looks gray or sallow and wrinkles become more prominent when you haven't had enough water. To plump up your cells, simply increase your water intake. Aim for eight glasses per day.


6. Wear color.
Black may be slimming, but it doesn't help you look more awake. On days you're tired, skip the black top and wear your favorite skin tone-flattering color. It will instantly make your face appear brighter and less tired.


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MAC Picks 4 Unexpected Faces For Its New 'Future Forward' Collection

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New week, new MAC collaboration -- and this one is pretty darn exciting. 


For the new collection "Future Forward," the makeup brand tapped young musical talents Tinashe, Dej Loaf, Halsey and Lion Babe to collaborate on products. A departure from partnering with blockbuster stars like Rihanna and Mariah Carey, the #MACFutureForward campaign celebrates the fact that beauty not only comes in many shades, but from different corners of life. 


Expect an exciting lipglass, bold gold liquid eyeliner, a new blue lipstick, and a pop-powered eye palette, according to a press release from MAC's senior vice president and group creative director James Gager: 



Tinashe is more of an eye girl so she knew right away she wanted to do an eye shadow palette. Halsey had this striking blue hair and really liked that blue-ish, greylipstick tone, a bit 90’s. Lionbabe has a lioness persona with her voluminous golden mane. A metallic gold eye liner fits her perfectly. Dej Loaf prefers a more minimal makeup look so the shimmery, versatile lipglass worked for her. Each of their personalities are fully expressed in their product.



All of the artists' products will be sold exclusively online (wink wink, like Kylie Jenner's Lip Kit), and they all have different release dates. Go ahead and take a look at the campaign photos, product release dates and prices below:



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9 Trader Joe's Beauty Products That Are Actually Amazing

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We don't know about you, but when we go to Trader Joe's, we tend to fill a cart (or two) to the brim with a whole lot more than frozen pizzas and cookie butter. In fact, there's a whole land of overlooked potential in the store's health and beauty section -- it's just taken us a while to tap into it.

But, we're majorly glad we did. You may think that groceries and beauty don't mix, but Trader Joe's proves otherwise, lining its shelves with high-quality beauty and skin-care goodies. It's a very welcome discovery, too, because we'd rather grab our makeup remover and microwaveable samosas in the same trip instead of schlepping all over town with heavy bags.

If you cannot contain your excitement for the good ol' TJ, click through for products to add to your shopping list now. And, feel free to share your personal favorites in the comments.

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Images courtesy of Trader Joe's.

Coconut oil knows no bounds -- you can use it as a body moisturizer, hair mask, face lotion, and, yes, for cooking. That's why we love this product: We get bang for our buck with the jar, and we find countless uses for the stuff.

Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, $5.99, available in-store at Trader Joe's.

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Now that winter is upon us, we're stocking up on this minty shampoo, which jumpstarts our senses as we lather up on cold and dreary mornings.

Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo, $3.99, available at Trader Joe's locations.

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This heavenly, scented salt scrub works double-duty to exfoliate and condition. Plus, at $6 a pop, we know we'll be having a lot more at-home spa days.

Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub, $5.99, available at Trader Joe's locations.

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We know armpit care isn't the most exciting thing in the world, but we're absolutely loving this aluminum-free deodorant, which controls odor without getting in the way of our perfume.

Tom's of Maine Original Care Deodorant, $3.49, available at Trader Joe's locations.

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How Women Get Clean Around The World

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We're obsessed with what people in other countries eat, how they dress, and where they hang out -- after all, these habits are ways to understand and embrace cultures and customs that are different from our own. But have you ever thought about how people in other countries bathe? Military showers or long, lingering baths? Shower gel or bar soap? Daily or every other day? More importantly: Bidet or no bidet? Well, the answer may depend on one's postal code.

Even within one country, people's bathing customs, preferences, and tendencies depend on so many factors: geographical location (city apartment dwelling, sprawling suburbs, or rustic countryside?), climate (boiling hot or cold and dry?), lifestyle, cultural beliefs, and more. From the U.S. to South Korea to France to Sierra Leone, when it comes to bathing habits, how different -- and yet the same -- we all are is fascinating. Which is why we decided to do a deep dive on all things hygiene -- pulling back the shower curtain, if you will, on how a diverse selection of people from around the world keeps clean.

Read on to learn a few hacks that will make your own bathing experience more fulfilling, dispel quite a few stereotypes, and make you realize that Americans are actually kind of, erm, behind when it comes to post-bathroom hygiene.

Australia

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Considering the beach-and-surf culture in Australia, it should be no surprise that showers aren't limited to inside the home. "People regularly go for a cheeky swim or surf before or after work," says Sydney native and Brooklyn transplant Kate Williams, founder of Pistol PR. "Most beaches have cold-water showers on the edge of the sand to rinse off before heading home for a proper shower."

Since Australia's climate runs temperate to "almost tropical," daily showers are the norm -- especially in the summer, when Aussies might even opt for a cold shower by choice. The environment is also top of mind. "We suffer from droughts and water shortages, so water is scarce," she adds. "Lots of people have custom showerheads that reduce the amount of water dispersed." So, obviously, brief showers are key, too.

When lathering up, Australians look to water-based shower gels as opposed to bar soaps. "They leave you feeling fresh and clean in a hot climate," Williams says. "Lots of people use loofahs or exfoliating gloves, too. With all of that sun, we have natural tans [so we] aren't as [worried we will buff] off dead skin."

In regards to total-body cleansing, there's just the shower since bidets aren't prevalent, plus "water is a luxury," Williams points out. But, she says, "Because of proximity, lots of Australians have experienced travels to Southeast Asia, where they are introduced to a tap or hose attached to the toilet." (More later on the handheld-showerhead contraption, or what's technically referred to as a "bidet shower" or "health faucet" -- a common sight next to toilets in Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East.) Feminine-hygiene shower gels are also quite rare in Australia, and wipes haven't caught on in the eco-minded country. "We're really careful about preserving our oceans and environmentally-minded, so wipes aren't a common thing," Williams says.

China

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The People's Republic of China is the most populous country in the world -- as in, over 1.35 billion people -- and it's the second largest in terms of sheer landmass. So, bathing and showering habits differ depending on a multitude of factors. U.S.-based fashion designer Nini Wang was happy to give us an overview from her experiences growing up in the eastern city of Qingdao. "For me and for my friends, we shower every day," Wang says. "There are people who shower twice a day, and also maybe once or twice a week. It really depends on the person. It's a very personal thing." In the city, quick showers are the norm and baths just aren't as common.

In some circles, bathing habits stemming from ancient Chinese-medicine traditions are still practiced today. For example, the post-partum confinement period -- covered quite a bit by the Western media -- includes a ban on showering for a month after giving birth to avoid exposure to cold air. "It is still being said that women should not wash [their] hair during their periods because that may lead to a headache or even gynecological cancer later in their lives," Wang adds. "However, it's getting more and more convenient to shower nowadays, and we have blowdryers. So now, people tend to believe that showering during periods is fine as long as they can look out for catching a cold."

The paid public shower and community sauna were common practice when Wang was growing up. With apartment living becoming more widespread in cities, people are showering at home these days, but they'll still include the exfoliation process with a bath towel. Although, body scrubs are gaining popularity. Some homes and hotels might have the shower bidet next to the toilet, but that and the traditional bidet aren't commonly used. But the Japanese washlet is slowly catching on in China. "A lot of my friends, when they're decorating their house or they're moving, they want to find a way to have that kind of toilet," Wang says. "It's a nice thing to have. It's good for hygiene and also it's very functional."

Japan

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"Americans like to be clean, but people in Japan are even cleaner," says American-beauty-writer-turned-Tokyo-expat Cynthia Popper. "Face masks, washlet toilets, hand sanitizer: everywhere. It's a very hygienic culture." Daily bathing rituals, usually taking place in the evening, are the norm. Popper explains that the practice begins by sitting on a bench in the shower, washing off with a nozzle showerhead, and then finishing with a "relaxing bath." Sounds pretty luxurious, but the Japanese forgo any "bubbles, oils, soaps," and other accoutrements in the tub. "It's more like a personal Jacuzzi experience."

Frequent hair washes are just as regimented. "The general consensus is that if you have product in your hair, you should wash it daily," Popper says. "There is no dry shampoo in Japan."

The hygiene protocols continue outside of the shower. In the sweltering summers in Tokyo, "people cool off with mint body sprays, which are lovely," Popper says. The chronically polite Japanese probably wouldn't ever voice their opinions on the necessity of a post-bathroom cleansing session. However, the answer is most likely "HELL YES," considering the genius Japanese electronic bidets that are rising in popularity around the world. (See, also, the "Everything Man" episode of Cougar Town.) "Washlet toilets are amazing and everywhere [in Japan]," Popper says. "They're equipped with bidets, sprayers, dryers, heaters... Some even play music. The washlet toilet is one of my favorite things about Japan."

South Korea

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With K-beauty all the rage right now, South Korea offers some interesting bathing practices to incorporate into our own daily cleansing routines. One of the best authorities to consult is Charlotte Cho, cofounder and curator of everything K-beauty at Soko Glam, author of The Little Book of Skin Care, and New York certified aesthetician. While spending five years living in Seoul after college, the California native found that South Koreans' shower and hair-washing habits don't deviate much from Americans', but full-body exfoliation is an integral part of the experience. Their go-to scrub: a rough and very effective washcloth-like tool called an Italy towel. "They call it Italy towel because it's a type of exfoliating material that was produced in Italy," Cho says. "They brought it to Korea in the '60s, and the name stuck."

Enjoying an intense scrub at the communal sauna is an essential part of South Korean culture. Cho discusses the experience in detail (and with humor) in a chapter of her book, aptly titled "The Magic of Exfoliation." At the sauna or spa, patrons either have a family member slough off all that dead skin or hire an employee to do the honors. But either way, the scrubee wears nothing during the process. "The act of being completely naked in front of your peers, your family, is completely normal," says Cho, as patrons of Spa Castle in New York or Wi Spa in Los Angeles know quite well.

Considering Korea's close proximity to Japan, the electronic washlets are very popular -- seen everywhere from people's homes to the office. While most South Koreans may not openly discuss post-bathroom hygiene, they definitely make use of those fabulous hi-tech bidets. "When I was working at Samsung, [I knew] everyone was using them because you could hear the squirting of the water [in the public restroom]," says Cho. "I [used to think] it was disgusting to use a bidet, but after using it I was disgusted at myself that I [had] just started to use one."

For the rest of the piece, visit Refinery29.

By: Fawnia Soo Hoo

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28 Glam Wedding Manicure Ideas That Totally Nail It

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After nailing down the wedding dress, makeup, hair, dress and jewelry, there's one final component of a bride's big day look -- the nails!


Whether you're into cute nail art, geometric designs, sparkles or something more classic, prepare to be inspired by one of the creative ideas below: 



 


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The Most Showstopping Super Bowl Halftime Outfits Of All Time

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Let's face it, the Super Bowl isn't only about watching the best football players battle it out for the title of world champion. It's also the biggest music event of the year.


The Super Bowl halftime show is a must-see moment no matter who is performing. The entertainers below brought over-the-top vocals and some major glamour to NFL's annual championship game.


From Shania Twain's diamond-embellished bustier to Beyoncé's leather-and-lace bodysuit, we ranked the most memorable Super Bowl halftime show costumes in history. Where does your favorite performer stand on our list?



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Kourtney Kardashian's American Apparel Shirt Tops Our Cheap Celeb Finds List

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We all have a few "secret weapon" stores, those places where we know we can always find items that look great and come in under budget. 


Welp, it turns out, many of our favorite Hollywood stars have those stores, too. Kourtney Kardashian proved that American Apparel is a reliable place to find cheap off-the-shoulder tops, Alessandra Ambrosio taught us that Madewell should be our new go-to for cozy sweaters and Gisele Bündchen made a case for visiting Under Armour for workout gear.


Check out all the affordable items that celebrities wore this week:


Kourtney Kardashian's top




American Apparel Knitted Carmen Top, $34


Alessandra Ambrosio's sweater




Madewell Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater In Stripe, $54


Hilary Duff's tank top




Chaser Watercolor Tiger Muscle Tee, $60


Bella Hadid's dress




Nookie Mi Amore Hi Neck Shift, $134


Gisele Bündchen's leggings



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UA Mirror 29" Women’s Studio Leggings, $74


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