It's safe to say that Taylor Swift and the media have some bad blood. 

Before the superstar paired off with current boyfriend Calvin Harris, Swift was allegedly attached to multiple famous gentlemen in her early 20s, including Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal and John Mayer. And, in case you forgot, we wouldn't let her forget it. 

For all those who've clicked through what she calls "my incredibly sexist Men–of–Taylor Swift slideshows” (guilty), it's time to repent our celebrity sins and pledge to do better. In the May issue of Vogue, Swift dismantles the skewed perception of herself as a serial dater and how that identifier put a hold on her romantic relationships. 

“You know, I went out on a normal amount of dates in my early 20s, and I got absolutely slaughtered for it,” she told Vogue. “And it took a lot of hard work and altering my decision-making. I didn’t date for two and a half years. Should I have had to do that? No."

Over the course of her career, the media hasn't been the only one to take jabs at the "Shake It Off" singer. Swift's success makes her an easy target in the world of celebrity, eliciting criticism from peers, online haters and, of course, Kanye West, regarding her music, relationships and famous friends. 

“I’ve had people say really hurtful things about me, and so I’ve kind of learned how to gauge it: ‘This is, like, low-to-medium-level hurtful,’" Swift explained. 

“There are a lot of really easy ways to dispel rumors,” she added. “If they say you are pregnant, all you have to do is continue to not be pregnant and not have a baby. If the rumor is that you have fake friendships, all you have to do is continue to be there for each other. And when we’re all friends in 15 years and raising our kids together, maybe somebody will look back and go, ‘That was kind of ridiculous what we said about Taylor and her friends.’”

But for the time being, Swift has settled down with Harris, with the pair recently celebrating their one-year anniversary. After taking home the the award for Best Tour at the iHeartRadio Music Awards this month, she gave Harris a special shoutout, calling the Scottish DJ the "most amazing person to come home to when the spotlight went out."

“I’m just taking things as they come,” Swift told Vogue. “I’m in a magical relationship right now. And of course I want it to be ours, and low-key ... this is the one thing that’s been mine about my personal life.”

But you promised ...

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When it comes to postpartum body image, Zooey Deschanel refuses to accept society's unrealistic standards.

In an interview with Redbook, the actress and mom to 8-month-old Elsie Otter expressed her concern with the belief that women should immediately "bounce back" after pregnancy.

"To expect someone to look like her pre-baby self immediately is odd," Deschanel told the magazine. "Because you just grew a human and then birthed that human -- there's a lot that needs to go back to where it was. All your organs move around, for chrissakes!"

The "New Girl" star, who gave birth to her first child with husband Jacob Pechenik in July, shared how motherhood has changed her world. "I've never really felt like an adult," she said. "But I think it's a huge accomplishment to have a child, so maybe I feel like an adult for that reason."

Having a baby also inspired Deschanel to take a step back and slow down career-wise. "I think it's good for your whole self -- your creative self, your professional self, and just your soul -- to take a little time for yourself and your family," she said. "You can spend your whole life going after things, but I think you risk missing out on some really powerful self-reflection."

Wise words from an awesome new mama.

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Fellas, these supermodels want to have a heart-to-heart about your jeans.

The best advice for finding the perfect pair has ALWAYS been to take a woman with you; women just know better.

They know how your jeans should fit, and where they should fit best (around your ankles, around your butt). Vogue proved this point recently by asking a bunch of the world's top female models for their opinions on men's jeans, and they make some very good points:

1. Your jeans need to be fitted.

2. Skinny, but not too skinny.

3. They need to be "nice on the bum."

4. You should keep them worn, but not overly distressed.

And most importantly, as Staz Lindes says, "Guys can wear whatever they want, that's fine. Except Crocs."

See the video above, and check out our selection of the best jeans every guy should stock his closet with below:

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French illustrator and graphic designer Marie-Charlotte Yao has been drawing and doodling incessantly ever since she was a kid. Now that she's expecting a child of her own, the mom-to-be is channeling her creativity into some hilarious pregnancy illustrations.

Yao's drawings capture the highs and lows of pregnancy, from the food cravings and hormones to the small physical victories and loving moments with her husband. The artist started sketching her experiences early in her pregnancy, while commuting to work or enjoying some free time.

"I kept finding myself in some pretty unusual situations and thoughts, and I wanted to be able to remember them and share them for example with my close friends who don't have children yet," Yao told The Huffington Post. Recently, she's decided she also wants to share the illustrations with her daughter, who's due in July. ("See what Mommy went through?" she joked.)

Yao hopes that fellow pregnant women get "a little comfort" out of seeing her drawings. "You are not alone!" she said, adding, "Go, go, mommies! You are beautiful." 

Keep scrolling and visit Yao's website and Tumblr to see her all-too-real depictions of pregnancy.

H/T BoredPanda

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They say mom knows best, and when your mom is first lady Michelle Obama, that rings especially true. 

Wearing a lovely Antonio Berardi dress, FLOTUS is one of Seventeen magazine's May cover stars (Meghan Trainor graces the other side). She posed alongside two of the luckiest teens ever, whose essays won them a chance chance to interview her for the issue. 

Gemma Busoni and Zaniya Lewis asked the first lady a number of questions, including whether or not she ever thought she'd be first lady and how she let her haters be her motivators, so to speak. 

Most notably, she shared the great advice she gave to daughters Sasha and Malia about applying to college -- timely stuff, as Sasha is set to begin her freshman year this fall. 

"The one thing I’ve been telling my daughters is that I don’t want them to choose a name," she said. "I don’t want them to think, ‘Oh I should go to these top schools.’ We live in a country where there are thousands of amazing universities. So, the question is: What’s going to work for you?” 

Pretty sound advice from the woman whose commitment to education and empowering young women has been a tentpole of her time in the White House.

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Between 7 and 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s -- a progressive disease that attacks the nervous system and causes tremors, impaired balance and stiffness, among other symptoms.

Soneji, who comes from the city of Pune in India, watched as her uncle -- once a fun-loving and energetic figure in her life -- deteriorated in health after his diagnosis.  

"He used to be the center of attention at all the family reunions, then he started to hide behind others,” Soneji told HuffPost France. “He hid from the pity he saw in people’s eyes.”

Soneji took time to interview her uncle and observed him to better appreciate the difficulties he faces on a daily basis. During one of their conversations, he confessed that he had stopped drinking tea or coffee in public out of embarrassment.

Technology isn’t always the solution.
Mileha Soneji

That’s when the designer thought up the spill-proof cup. Her invention is curved inward at the top to deflect the liquid back inside the cup in the event of a tremor. It also has a larger-than-normal handle.

“The key here is that it is not tagged as a Parkinson’s patient product. It looks like a cup that could be used by you, me, any clumsy person,” Soneji said in a TED Talk in February 2015. “And that makes it much more comforting for them to use, to blend in." 

Soneji plans to have the cup ready for sale on the No Spill website in the next six or seven months. Its price could deter some, however, as it's projected to cost approximately 150 euros (about $170).

Soneji believes that empathy and imagination is key to a successful design.

"You have to imagine and create objects that meet the needs of people who are sick, who have disabilities," she told HuffPost France. 

As she continued to observe her uncle, Soneji found an opportunity for yet another invention that would improve the quality of life of Parkinson's patients.

She noticed that he found it easier to walk up or down the staircase in his home than on flat ground.

"So this person who could not walk on flat landwas suddenly a pro at climbing stairs," she said in her TED Talk. “On researching this, I realized that it’s because it is a continuous motion. So the key for me was to translate this feeling of walking on a staircase back to flat land.”

She played around with some ideas and finally landed on a simple two-dimensional representation of a staircase that can be glued to the ground to allow people with Parkinson’s to walk quicker and smoother. She calls it the “staircase illusion.”

“Technology isn’t always the solution,” Soneji told HuffPost France, explaining that the best solutions, in her experience, have been the simples.

Soneji now works in the Netherlands and is currently co-writing a paper on the "staircase illusion" with Bastiaan Bloem, a consultant neurologist at the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre. Bloem was charmed by Soneji's staircase idea and plans to test it on more patients. Even though her uncle is the only patient so far who has tried and benefited from the "staircase illusion," Soneji hopes her designs will improve many more lives. 

A version of this post first appeared on HuffPost France. It has been translated into English and edited for clarity.

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20-year-old model Herieth Paul may have more stamps on her passport than years on the planet. Born in Tanzania, she moved to Ottawa, Canada, with her diplomat mother when she was 11 years old. She was spotted at just 16 and spent four years on the international runway circuit for the likes of Givenchy and Balmain. This February, she was announced as a global brand ambassador for makeup giant Maybelline, joining the likes of Jourdan Dunn and Gigi Hadid.

It's still rare to see women of color represented in the beauty world, both in campaigns and for products themselves, so Paul's appointment is a welcome addition to the Maybelline lineup. 

Paul isn't content with the mere fact of representation, however, and has stated in multipleinterviews that she plans to use her platform to change the face of the modeling industry. To learn more, we caught up with the supermodel about diversity, makeup tricks and the importance of beauty sleep. 

HuffPost: Why do you think diversity has stalled on runways? Despite recent improvements, the runways currently feature only about 25 percent models of color, so what do you think needs to be done to get those numbers up after the initial push?

Herieth Paul: True change must start from within each of us. We must look outside ourselves and recognize that the world is made up of people of all different colors. Fashion is a reflection of the times we live in. Today fashion is a global business, runway shows are live-streamed all over the globe as they happen. With “see now/shop now,” smart designers will recognize the need to represent the times we live in on fashion runways and campaigns. Social media was the spark that initiated the discussion. More importantly we must continue to speak about it!

How do you plan to use your platform as a Maybelline spokeswoman to advance diversity in fashion and empower other girls of color?

Women of color are already empowered from within themselves. I plan to use my platform as a Maybelline spokeswoman to set a good example.

You are the face of a major cosmetics brand now -- what do you look for in makeup, particularly to suit your skin tone?

I love lightweight makeup. The texture and color must match perfectly, and that's what I get with Maybelline's "Fit Me" foundation.

How has social media helped you connect with other models and girls of color?

Social media is such a big part of our industry for everyone. This allows me to keep in contact with everyone, from maintaining friendships with other models wherever we are traveling for work, and also great opportunities to make new friends!

Can you discuss the differences in beauty culture between Tanzania, where you grew up, and Canada? 

Beauty starts from within. Health is true beauty. The women in Tanzania are effortless with their beauty.  And I feel like women in Canada are also very similar. 

You've spoken before about your decision to wear your hair short -- why is it still rare to see short hair in the fashion world?

Cutting my hair short was not my idea at first. But the very first second I cut it I fell in love with my hair. It's what sets me apart from other models. Back when I started modeling it was rare to see models of color with their natural hair. But now it's not so rare.

We at HuffPost are big proponents of sleep -- what's your idea of "beauty sleep," and what's your ideal sleep routine?

Beauty sleep is a must. Right before bed I take off my makeup with towelettes, and then apply my liquid cleanser with a washcloth to cleanse and gently exfoliate my skin. When I wake up in the morning I won't have any blemishes. I'm also big on afternoon naps. Every time I have a day off, I take 2-hour naps.

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Nicki Minaj may have confused some people with her special dedication to Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden at the Time 100 Gala. However, we were a bit more mystified by the rapper-actress' polished hairstyle. 

Before hitting the stage at the star-studded affair, Minaj walked the red carpet alongside Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci rocking a braided topknot. After doing a bit of research on Instagram, we discovered that Beyoncé's longtime hairstylist Kim Kimble was the woman behind this sleek updo. 

While Minaj has experimented with less outrageous looks for some time now, we are absolutely loving this simple, yet sophisticated hairdos. What do you think?

Scroll down to see more of Minaj's flawless updo, and check out which other celebs made our best beauty list this week.

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Can you believe it's been five years since the day of the century royal wedding?

On Friday, April 29, 2011, many moons before the world became enamored with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton officially became Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Her wedding to Prince William also served as the backdrop for one of the most iconic kisses and the world's formal introduction to Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton. 

We could easily scroll through photos of the wedding party walking into Westminster Abbey, or the couple kissing on the balcony and waving to the slew of adoring fans, all day. But it's the details -- the shots of that adorable bridal party, or (our personal favorite) photos of the newlyweds driving off into royal matrimonial bliss in Prince Charles' vintage Aston Martin -- that really bring back the magic.

In honor of Will and Kate's fifth anniversary, relive all the glorious details below. 

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Kim Kardashian does many things most people simply cannot do. She has her own set of emojis and captures candid Snapchats of husband Kanye West, for example. 

She also wears skintight, sheer Balmain dresses and hangs out in Los Angeles with iconic supermodels like Naomi Campbell. 

Mrs. West attended a signing for Campbell's new book Naomi on Thursday. It's a two-volume monster, with a 496-page retrospective of some of the most famous modeling shots in her portfolio (some of them fold-outs!), plus another 368 pages filled with never-before-seen images and personal snaps. The hefty book includes some fully nude photos, naturally.

Campbell, who looked gorgeous in vintage Galliano, posed with Kardashian like besties for attending photographers and on Kim's Instagram, where she thanked Campbell "for signing a book for North!" 

Call us old fashioned, but the book, which retails for a whopping $1,750 and goes up to $2,500 on May 1 (act fast!), is not what we would call your average children's book. It has a cast of breasts on the front cover, for goodness' sake. But then, little North West is not an average child in an average family.

Sigh. We can only imagine the bedtime stories to come out of this one. 

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We bet Jaden Smith didn't even need to bring a present to Gigi Hadid's 21st birthday bash. His presence is simply enough. 

Hadid celebrated her big day in style with a party drawing all of young Hollywood to hotspot The Nice Guy, and, of course, Smith showed up to slay them all. The 17-year-old son to Will and Jada arrived at the event dressed in an all-black ensemble, accented by a statement-making hat that even British royals couldn't pull off. 

The young actor's hair spilled out and onto the brim of a hat with top cut off. The cutout might defeat the express point of the accessory, but trust Jaden, because we'll all be rocking these by 2020. And don't forget: This style allows for ample opportunity to whip one's hair back and forth. 

Jaden's hat is just one of many bold fashion statements he's made lately. Smith is now a high-fashion regular, making splashes on the pages of Vogue, scoring major branding partnerships with fashion houses like Louis Vuitton for their womenswear campaign and even starting his own line, MSFTSrep.

One of his new designs, the shirt he wore to Hadid's birthday, is inspired by Martin Luther, the theological scholar who initiated the Protestant Reformation in Europe during the 16th century. Smith recently took to Instagram to explain the choice behind the clothing and his connection to the historical figure. 

Two peas in a pod, right? 

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Kylie Jenner opens up about being a feminist and making her own money for the June issue of Glamour UK.

"I do consider myself a feminist," Jenner said. "I'm a young woman, for one thing, and I don't depend on a man or anybody else. I make my own money and start my own businesses, and I feel like I'm an inspiration for a lot of young girls who want to stand on their own."

The 18-year-old reality star and businesswomen, described as "digital royalty" by the magazine, has already carved out a name for herself in the beauty and fashion world.

Along with routinely selling out of her Kylie Cosmetics lines, Jenner already has a few clothing lines under her belt with sister Kendall. Because of her success and tactical business ventures, Jenner doesn't need to borrow from any family trust. 

"I haven't had a dollar of my [mom's] money for five years," Kylie insisted. "Ever since I started earning my own money, I've paid for everything: all my cars, houses, clothes, everything. I like to know exactly what's going on and I'm actually quite careful with what I spend. We all are as a family."

Jenner also spoke about the end of the uber-successful "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" show on E!, which is set to premiere its 12th season soon. The reality star insists she'll continue on the show until it's over.

But as Kylie has revealed in previous interviews, she wants to be out of the public eye in about a decade. 

"I'll go off the map," Jenner said to Interview magazine in 2015. "When I'm, like, 30, I want to go off the map, have a family, and live in Malibu with a farm, and just raise my own chickens."

To read the rest of Jenner's interview with Glamour, head here. 

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Relations between the British royal family and the American royal family  president and first lady of the United States are cordial. Friendly, even. They pose for photos, have dinner parties together, and share similar views surrounding mental health awareness. They even touch. 

Or they used to, that is.

Everything changed Friday thanks to a scathing* Twitter war regarding the upcoming Invictus Games, an Olympics-style sporting competition founded by Prince Harry in 2014 for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. This spat has the potential to cause a rift in relations as large as the pond that separates these two nations.

It all started with a threat from Michelle Obama, who grabbed her husband, put on her best tough guy face and sent Prince Harry a bone-chilling message: 

"Hey Prince Harry, remember when you told us to 'bring it' at the Invictus Games?" she asks. "Careful what you wish for," President Obama intones, before a group of servicemen and women "drop the mic" in the most intimidating fashion.

Oooh, scary! Kensington Palace was quick to issue a response from Prince Harry. Sure, the Obamas can talk the talk, but can they walk the walk?

He then teased a rebuttal and even (gasp!) brought emoji into it:

But just minutes later, top it he did.  

"Unfortunately for you @FLOTUS and @POTUS I wasn't alone when you sent me that video," he tweeted, before sharing the mic drop to end all mics forever.

We won't ruin the best part for you, but let's just say Queen Elizabeth II is less than intimidated by our first lady's threats. "Oh really? Please," she tells America, as Prince Harry rightfully takes his throne as winner of the round.

This is a developing story. We'll be sure to update this post if and when there are any further cutting** words are exchanged ahead of the games, which make their U.S. debut in Orlando May 8-12. 

*By "scathing," we mean absolutely adorable and amazing. 

**By "cutting," we mean absolutely adorable and amazing.  

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Move over Gigi and Kendall. Make way for 100-year-old Bo Gilbert. The silver-haired centenarian will be the first model of her age to grace the pages of British Vogue as part of an upcoming issue to celebrate the magazine's centennial.

Rocking designer duds (those glasses are Valentino!), Gilbert also posed for photos to run as ads for upscale British department store, Harvey Nichols.

Gilbert, who was born in 1916, has lived through decades of evolving fashion trends. 

"I love the different fashions. We were all for these hats in those days," Gilbert said in a behind-the-scenes video. "But now you never see anybody in a hat."

The 1950s were her favorite time, when trousers for women became more mainstream. And her favorite style icon? Audrey Hepburn, of course.

Gilbert said she's always made a point of dressing well daily and maintaining a certain "standard." But here's her best advice to all the fashionistas out there: "I dress to suit myself. I certainly don't dress up for boys!"

'Atta girl!

Harvey Nichols says she was chosen because she "epitomises timeless style."

"We’re really proud to be involved in a project which proves the older generation can be fearlessly stylish too," a spokesman for Harvey Nichols' ad agency said. "Ageism is so last century.”

Hear, hear. 

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Sometimes, GQ has a way of making us feel like peasants.

We look to the publication for guidance on what to wear today, how to do our laundry and for advice on how to restrain our exclamation point habits, but its endorsement on Thursday of a "crazy-cool" backpack that "will get you spotted" has us feeling it might be a little blinded by the glare of fancy things.

Does GQ really think the average reader can afford a backpack that costs $4,595?!?

What are we going to carry in it, a crystal decanter? Naomi Campbell's $2,000 book? Menswear dog? Frankie Muniz?

It's a good-looking backpack, sure. And we get that it's Valentino, and that GQ is promoting its partnership with the online marketplace Mr Porter -- but the site recommends you wear it with a Maison Margiela sweater ($565), a Balenciaga T-shirt ($265), Valentino mohair pants and sneakers ($695 and $695) for a spit-take worthy $6,815 outfit.

GQ's headline says the backpack "will get you spotted," and while we get the camouflage joke, it might just get you spotted by a kidnapper looking for ransom instead.

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