Kerry Washington is on the April 4 cover of Adweek, but you may not recognize her when you see it. The "Scandal" actress looks completely unlike herself on the cover of the media magazine, with her skin tone a shade or two lighter and her face clearly photoshopped beyond recognition. 

Washington posted a respectful but frank response to the cover on Instagram Tuesday, writing that she was "taken aback" by the cover, and that the obvious photoshopping made her feel "weary."

"It felt strange to look at a picture of myself that is so different from what I look like when I look in the mirror," Washington wrote. "It's an unfortunate feeling."

James Cooper, Adweek's editorial director, released a statement in response to Washington's post:

"Kerry Washington is a class act. We are honored to have her grace our pages. To clarify, we made minimal adjustments, solely for the cover's design needs. We meant no disrespect, quite the opposite. We are glad she is enthusiastic about the piece and appreciate her honest comments."

Cooper also tweeted about Washington's photoshopping claims:

Washington is no stranger to calling out photoshopped images of herself. In February, she took InStyle magazine to task for allegedly lightening her skin tone for its March issue. But despite being disappointed with the Adweek cover, Washington was keen to emphasize the fact that she was excited to work with the magazine and that she's proud of the article.

"I love Adweek. It's a publication I appreciate. And learn from."

Leave it to Kerry Washington to call out photoshopping in the classiest way imaginable. Bravo. 

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When international humanitarian Zainab Salbi began fighting for women's rights in the early '90s, she was just 23 years old. It was the midst of the Bosnian War -- a years-long conflict that is commonly recognized as beginning on April 6, 1992 -- and Salbi had recently founded Women for Women International to help females who faced rape camps and other horrors of being in a war zone.

At the time, Salbi, a survivor of the Iran-Iraq War herself, was fully committed to helping other women in any way possible. But, she admits to Oprah during a conversation on "SuperSoul Sunday," she still had much to learn. 

One of Salbi's first lessons came early in her activism, which she believed called for a certain image.

"I was taking myself very seriously. I was like the 'activist role,' you know, wearing jeans and sneakers. [I thought] to be a human rights activist or to be a humanitarian, you have to be… rustic," she says. "I call it 'uglifying myself.'   

Then, a woman from the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo changed Salbi's perspective.

Salbi had managed to enter the region and meet with women impacted by the violence there. She asked them what they wanted her to bring back for them upon her next return.

"This one woman, she's like, 'Lipstick,'" Salbi recalls. "I was like, 'Lipstick? Really??'"

The woman explained.

"She's like, 'No. I want lipstick because it's the simplest thing that each woman can put on every, single day and we feel beautiful. That's how I'm resisting the war,'" Salbi says. "This woman told me, 'I want that sniper, before he shoots me, to know he is killing a beautiful woman.'"

Later in the interview, Salbi opens up about how she finally came to see her own beauty through a simple exercise that helped her get beneath the surface.

"Super Soul Sunday" airs Sundays at 11 a.m. ET on OWN.

Related:Zainab Salbi: The truth about my arranged marriage

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Oatmeal baths, lukewarm showers and probiotic-rich smoothies are homemade remedies that many eczema sufferers use to soothe their inflamed and irritated skin. These solutions are effective, but they require extra time to whip up. That's where topical treatments like eczema lotions can provide quicker relief.

Finding the best lotion for eczema starts with understanding what kind you have. "Eczema is a broad term that means dermatitis inflammation of the skin," says Rebecca Kazin, a board-certified dermatologist at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology.

According to Kazin, there are three kinds of eczema: atopic, which is more genetic. It is commonly seen in children and appears on the backs of knees and creases of arms; irritant dermatitis, which is caused by outside factors like overuse of Retin A or anything topical that irritates skin (too much hydroxy acid or contact with cleaning chemicals can also be culprits); and contact dermatitis, which is known as a true allergy. Usually a sharp outline of the irritant forms when it comes in contact with the skin.

"Your skin barrier is compromised during a flare-up, so skin does not do as good a job of keeping allergens out," Kazin explains. So she suggests avoiding products that contain fragrance, hydroxy acid or retinol because they will dry out skin. 

Read the ingredients label and packaging carefully and look for lotions that are labeled "hypo-allergenic." Kazin adds, "I caution patients that just because products are all-natural does not mean they are necessarily hypo-allergenic." Glycerin, mineral oil and oatmeal extracts are calming ingredients.

She also recommends moisturizers in a tube or tub, as they are not thinned out like lotions in a traditional pump dispenser. They also have higher oil to water ratio and are more moisturizing. 

Duly noted!

Shop derm-approved picks below for the best lotions for eczema or sensitive skin.

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Two weeks before her November 2015 wedding, UK bride Connie Bell tried on the dress that her grandma Margaret White wore in 1966 -- and it fit like a glove.

Connie's wedding venue plans had just fallen through, and her beloved grandma brought out the 50-year-old floral lace wedding dress from storage in an attempt to cheer her up. Connie had only ever seen the dress in photos, and even though she had already purchased her own gown, she couldn't help but try it on.

"I was shocked at how well it fit and how lovely it made me feel," Connie, who lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, told The Huffington Post. "I tried it on to cheer me up. I had no idea that I would be trying it on to wear on my wedding day, but I knew as soon as I had it on that I wanted to wear it."  

After trying on grandma Margaret's dress, everything began to fall into place for the wedding. Connie and her husband-to-be Sam Bell found a new wedding venue on short notice, and Connie decided to change into her original dress at the end of the reception so it wouldn't go to waste.

She even found little pieces of confetti still tucked inside the dress from her grandma's wedding.

"It made it more special to have pieces of confetti from 50 years ago [in the dress] and there's now some from my day as well," Connie said. 

 Connie's vintage wedding dress was a hit all around.

"Wearing my grandma's dress made everybody so happy and emotional on my wedding day, especially my grandparents," Connie said. "I love my grandma so much and am so pleased that we both got to wear the same dress for our special day."

H/T Daily Mail

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Now this is what we call sheer perfection. 

Just days ahead of Prince William and Kate's trip to India and Bhutan, the royal couple hosted a group of young Indian and Bhutanese people living in the U.K. at Kensington Palace to, according to the palace's official Twitter account, "learn more about both countries' people, history and culture." 

The duchess formerly known as Kate Middleton fittingly chose to wear a dress by Indian designer Saloni, whom she has worn before, in honor of the occasion. But the blue, polka-dotted floor-length gown was extra notable: The sheer paneling in front is a much bolder look than we're used to seeing on Kate.

Fan sites quickly identified the dress, which retails for about $700, and informed followers that it will soon be available to pre-order on the brand's website. For his part, Prince William looked dapper as ever in a matching blue suit. 

If the dress is any indication of what's to come on their upcoming week-long trip, we're in for a real treat. 

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Like any article of clothing, swimwear can help you express your smart, playful, confident best self.

Sixty-year-old model Yazemeenah Rossi proves this point flawlessly in new campaign images for a swimsuit collaboration between online specialty shop The Dreslyn and lingerie house Land of Women. 

She makes it perfectly clear a company doesn't need young models to draw attention, making us wonder why this is still such a rarity in the industry.

The collection's simple white silhouette was meant to draw focus to women and their identities, veering from the "hyper-sexualized imagery" in existing swimwear lines, Dreslyn founder Brooke Taylor Corcia told HuffPost. 

And when it came time to choose a model, the glowing Rossi was a natural choice.

"This is a woman who radiates health and vitality," Corcia said. "She's confident, she's a visual artist, she takes care of herself. [This line is] all about being a person who’s well-lived and well-traveled and has intelligence and confidence, and letting that shine through." 

We've gotta say, these images have us ready to jump into the nearest one-piece ASAP: 

The Land of Women x The Dreslyn swimwear collection is currently available online, where new items retail from $155 for a one-piece to $375 for a cover-up robe. 

And whether you're swimming or not, the campaign is yet another refreshing reminder that sexy doesn't have to mean skimpy. Or young. 

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Like any article of clothing, swimwear can help you express your smart, playful, confident best self.

Sixty-year-old model Yazemeenah Rossi proves this point flawlessly in new campaign images for a swimsuit collaboration between online specialty shop The Dreslyn and lingerie house Land of Women. 

She makes it perfectly clear a company doesn't need young models to draw attention, making us wonder why this is still such a rarity in the industry.

The collection's simple white silhouette was meant to draw focus to women and their identities, veering from the "hyper-sexualized imagery" in existing swimwear lines, Dreslyn founder Brooke Taylor Corcia told HuffPost. 

And when it came time to choose a model, the glowing Rossi was a natural choice.

"This is a woman who radiates health and vitality," Corcia said. "She's confident, she's a visual artist, she takes care of herself. [This line is] all about being a person who’s well-lived and well-traveled and has intelligence and confidence, and letting that shine through." 

We've gotta say, these images have us ready to jump into the nearest one-piece ASAP: 

The Land of Women x The Dreslyn swimwear collection is currently available online, where new items retail from $155 for a one-piece to $375 for a cover-up robe. 

And whether you're swimming or not, the campaign is yet another refreshing reminder that sexy doesn't have to mean skimpy. Or young. 

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First of all, you don't need hair to be attractive.

Just look at Jason Statham who, during his competitive-diving days, looked sort of like a 1980s Wall Street cliche, but has only grown better with age (and without hair).

At HuffPost we've always said that real beauty comes out of confidence and self-possession.

So all is not lost if you find yourself as Prince William does: he's one of about 35 million men in the world who experience male pattern baldness -- and women, according to the American Hair Loss Association, make up 40 percent of patients who experience hair loss in the U.S.

Consequently, men and women are getting hair transplants more than ever before: According to the 2015 data practice results released by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, hair restoration procedures worldwide (both surgical and nonsurgical) increased 76 percent between 2006 and 2014, with men making up 85 percent of the patient share.

The study, which surveyed the responses from 274 of its practicing hair restoration members, found that the main reason for members' female patients to seek hair restoration was because they "felt self conscious about lack of or thinning hair." And though scalp procedures are by far the most popular, female patients' next-most popular procedure is on their eyebrows, while men's second option is beard and mustache procedures.

Check out the infographic below, designed using the data from the 2015 ISHRS survey, or see an enlarged version here.

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What's better than a pair of comfortable sandals? A pair of comfortable sandals in a range of fun, vibrant Pantone colors, of course. 

Pantone Universe Footwear has released a line of sneakers and sandals as part of its Spring/Summer 2016 capsule collection, and the offerings are basically just dance parties for your feet. 

The Formentera sandals, an obvious homage to Birkenstocks, come in both neutrals like black and dark green and bold statement colors like yellow and pink. The $75 sandals also feature the color name in the insole, perfect for people who, as a news release from the brand says, believe "colors should rule everyone's outfit, from tip to toe."

If you're more of a closed-toe color lover, Pantone also released two styles of sneakers that are just as fun but probably less likely to be spotted at a music festival this summer. One even gives the illusion that you've dipped your foot into a bucket of Pantone colored paint for $135. 

We were unable to track down every single color for purchase, but HBX has a solid selection.

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For the older ladies of Ms. Senior Arizona, pageants are about so much more than just a silly tiara. For the last 27 years, the state pageant has been a place where older women go to make friendships rather than to cut off the competition.

"They build a relationship with all the ladies," executive director Herme Sherry told The Huffington Post. "You come away with a whole new group of friends and gain so much confidence."

There are no questions about solutions for world peace or swimsuit competitions. The women instead model evening gowns, show off their talents -- whether it's tap dancing, yodeling or performing a monologue -- and most importantly, sum up their life philosophy.

The women must be over 60 to participate, and they've had contestants well into their 90s. 

"So many of them have raised families, had careers, and gone through all kinds of things," Sherry, a former pageant winner herself, says. "They are so excited about doing something for themselves now, because they've spent their lives doing things for others." She says many women get help developing their talents and go on to perform at local senior centers. The proceeds from the event ticket sales go to a charity that supports survivors of domestic violence.

The winner gets the honor of representing Arizona in the national competition, Ms. Senior America, later this year. The Ms. Senior America pageants have been around since 1971, the brainchild of a classically trained singer named Dr. Al Mott.

But what makes the women in these pageants so beautiful isn't really about looks at all. 

"They know what life's about and they have wonderful souls," Sherry says. "And they are so excited about doing something new." 

Check out some photos of the beautiful contestants from this year's pageant below. 

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Billie Holiday's short life may have been marred by a tumultuous upbringing and drug addiction, but when she stepped into the spotlight her image was immaculate.

Born Eleanora Fagan in Philadelphia, the "Strange Fruit" singer adopted her stage name from the actress Billie Dove and musician Clarence Holiday. She launched her jazz career in New York City nightclubs before being discovered by producer and talent scout John Hammond. He eventually signed her to Brunswick Records and introduced her to big band acts like Count Basie (a collaboration that included the famous tune "Summertime") and Lester Young (the saxophone player who came up with the nickname "Lady Day").

While Holiday received considerable recognition after her death, including posthumous induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a biographical film starring Diana Ross aptly titled "Lady Sings the Blues" and, most recently, a Broadway show biopic with Audra McDonald in the leading role, her ladylike style was always praised. From the fresh gardenias that adorned Holiday's hair to the fit-and-flare dresses she donned, she was truly a class act. 

In honor of what would've been Billie Holiday's 101st birthday on April 7, we're taking a look back at her greatest fashion moments, both on and off stage.

A version of this article was previously published on April 5, 2013.

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When Jennifer Lawrence penned her thoughtful essay on the wage gap in Hollywood, she wasn't expecting it to become a viral sensation. But, being a celebrity, those things happen. 

In the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar, the "Joy" actress talks about the reception to her Lenny letter, admitting that she only focused on the negative feedback. 

"I obviously only absorbed the negative. I didn’t pay attention to the positive feedback," she said. "My parents get really upset. They do not like me speaking out about anything political because it’s hard to see your kid take criticism."

But JLaw realized that most of her critics were "people who think women should not be paid the same as men. So I don’t really care what those people think." 

The Oscar winner, who acknowledged her privilege in the letter, added, "I try not to be too sensitive to the 'poor rich girl' jokes. I was saying my reality is absolutely fabulous, but it is not the reality of a lot of women in America. That’s what I’m talking about." 

In her essay, Lawrence also noted that she's "over trying to find the 'adorable' way to state my opinion and still be likable!" But at the same time, she's decided it's OK to be a people-pleaser sometimes, "if you're smart about it" and you're "getting what's fair."

"You know, I want my employers to be happy. I want to please anyone I’m working for as long as they pay me the appropriate amount," she told the magazine. "I'll make them as happy as they want."

To read more from her interview with Harper's Bazaar, head over to their website or pick up the issue when it hits newsstands on April 19. 

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From khaki pants to pea coats, international military has always had an effect on the fashion and style of everyday civilians.

And trench coats -- double breasted, generally oversized coats with deep pockets and a belt -- are known as such today because British military soldiers wore them in the trenches of World War I. But they existed in the years leading up to that war, and would live long after it, thanks to celebrities such as Humphrey Bogart and Marlene Dietrich -- eventually becoming as mandatory to have in your wardrobe as blue jeans or that J.Crew gingham shirt. Here's the story.

The trenches of Europe in the 1800s and 1900s were nasty places to fight for your country. Long, winding tunnels, "they smelled, of both the unwashed living bodies crammed in there and the dead ones buried close by," a Smithsonian article describes it. Exposed to the elements, "[trenches] were muddy and filthy, and often flooded with either rain or, when the latrines overflowed, something worse."

The soldiers, then clad in woolen "greatcoats" -- long overcoats of a thick twill fabric called serge -- were warm but too bulky for agile soldiers.

Obviously, a military unit is going to be interested in clothing that protects its soldiers from the elements -- but in the mid-1800s, the predominant weather jackets were known as Macks, which started showing up thanks to inventor Charles Macintosh around 1823.

Rubberized and inflexible, Macks would keep rain out but your sweat in. Still, they were successful enough to create a market for consumers who wanted jackets that would protect their wearers from the weather.

Enter Thomas Burberry, who at the age of 21 in 1856 launched a new shop where he'd invent a fabric called gabardine in 1879 -- Burberry's was much more breathable and still weather proof.

At around the same time, Aquascutum, a brand whose name translates from Latin into "water shield," invented what it called the world's first waterproof textile. Their "Wrappers" were soon seen on guys who liked to dress up while still staying dry in a rainstorm (the two brands both claim to have invented the trench coat, but The Smithsonian says nobody knows for sure who deserves the credit).

When the British commissioned Burberry in 1901 to make his generously sized overcoat to be a part of its military kits, "it would make his fortune," according to the "Fashion Dictionary," edited by Baldini Castoldi Dalai, which further explains:

"The garment had shoulder straps, a waist belt with rings from which to hand anything a soldier might need in a trench, more small belts to make it a sort of diving suit to protect oneself from water and cold, doubled fabric in the parts most exposed to rain, and many pockets."

Today, still a cornerstone of its business, Burberry's trench coats come in a glut of styles and fabrics -- suede, cotton silk and gabardine, fetching thousands of dollars -- and during WWI, officers forked over £3 and £4 for this good Burberry trench coat, which would have been a soldier's three or four months' pay.

Here, see how much (or little) has changed between the early trench coats and those that are available in Burberry's London collection online today.

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