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New Yeezys Are Dropping in June

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For GQ by Jake Woolf.

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Turns out Yeezy Season 2 will be season-less. Even though a few weeks ago we shared intel that Kanye West's second Yeezy collection was supposed to arrive in stores this July (A.P.C. stores, to be exact), West seems to have made a change in plans. (Note: not a first for him.)

In an email sent to retailers from Yeezy's new president Pete Fox, it was revealed that Yeezy Season 2 will actually not arrive on shelves this summer. In Fox's words, "[Yeezy Season 2] will not be produced in its entirety or launched following a traditional fashion calendar." Rather, the collection will be dropping intermittently in smaller groups throughout the year. How many pieces from the line and which ones will actually be produced remains to be seen, but many reports have previously indicated the at the very least, they will be less expensive than West's divisive Season 1 offerings.

That's the bad news. The good news, though, is that Season 2 footwear will see the light of day. The new styles, which will not be produced with Adidas and will be separate from the Yeezy Boost line, are set to drop on June 6th. Because if there's one thing Kanye West knows how to do well, it's sell some shoes.

Check out the entire Yeezy collection on GQ.com.

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Nintendo Fans Will Freak Out Over Vans' New Retro Sneakers

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Daaamn, Daniel. Back at it again with the Princess Peach-themed Vans!


Even the biggest Vans fan of all time may be surprised to hear the skate shoe company is launching a sneaker collection inspired by vintage Nintendo video games.


The new line of kicks will feature Super Mario characters, NES controllers and pixellated designs, a throwback to Nintendo's era of 8-bit programming. 


Somebody call Luigi!









The Vans x Nintendo collection will launch early this summer, a spokesperson for the brand told HuffPost. Most stores that carry Vans in the U.S. will likely stock the shoes, and some international outlets may as well: German sneaker house 43 Einhalb plans to offer them next month, a representative said. 


You can sign up for updates on the collection at Vans.com. 

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Why Your Skin Looks Terrible After a Night of Drinking

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For GQ by Stephen J. Praetorius.

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You know what a hangover feels like. Hell, last night was the Met Ball; you may very well be feeling one right now. Physically, you've got nausea, body pains, and an earth-shattering headache. Emotionally, you've got The Fear. That is, the persistent nagging feeling in the back of your head that you did something inappropriate in your inebriated state. Yeah, you know the one.

On top of all that, your skin can't help but show the world exactly what you're going through. Ever wonder why that is? Us too. So we sat down with dermatologist Terrence Keaney, M.D., to discuss what exactly is going on beneath the surface when you drink, to help you understand the effects that last shot of tequila might have on your mug in the morning.

Before we get to the aftermath, though, let's talk for a second about what booze does to your skin in the short term. The most obvious symptom: rosy cheeks. "Transient flushing is a common side effect of drinking," Dr. Keaney explains, "due to acetaldehyde, alcohol's main metabolite, which promotes the release of histamine. Histamine causes blood vessels to dilate, giving the 'red-face' appearance." You may know histamine as the compound active in allergic reactions; it has the same effect here, causing irritation and swelling in the face. As for why some get it worse than others (see: Asian glow), Keaney cites a mutation in a gene that affects production of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, the enzyme that converts acetaldehyde to acetic acid, leading to buildup in the skin. "This can happen with even minimal amounts of alcohol." Delightful.

Read more: How to Prevent a Hangover: 5 Surprising Ways to Hold Your Liquor Better

On to why you look like hell first thing in the morning. You might think that it has to do with going to bed after the sun's already risen. But while, yeah, that's part of it, the other half is something called "edema." Keaney explains: "Since alcohol promotes the loss of water in urine, sodium and other electrolytes are retained in the body. To combat the dehydration, the body will compensate by retaining water, which results in enlarged blood vessels and bloating. The edema is often most visible on the face and around the eyes." So basically, the reason you look like crap when you wake up is that your body's trying to make up for the nineteen times you pissed the night before.

So, now that you know what's going on, what can you do to go about combating these less-than-ideal side effects? Once again, Keaney's got answers, though fair warning: You might not like them. "First off, minimize alcohol consumption," he advises. "No more than two drinks per day for men." That number seem a little low? Then Keaney's got a few other precautions you can take. "You can supplement your alcohol intake by drinking water frequently to replace the water that will be lost in your urine. Also, you need to limit your intake of salt (see: late-night fries). Excess salt/sodium will cause more profound dehydration, leading to further swelling." This goes for the morning, too, meaning it's probably time you rethink your go-to hangover food.

Of course, if you can't manage that, then you can always turn to eye creams.

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Soccer Team's 'Skinned Alive' Uniform Could Be The Goriest Ever

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So much for having skin in the game.


The Spanish soccer team Club Deportivo Palencia has a new uniform that makes its players look like they've been flayed alive.


Club officials hope the new look, which the team unveiled Thursday, will help CD Palencia win its upcoming playoffs for promotion from the country’s fourth tier.


Maybe the idea is to scare the other team into submission?






The team's jerseys and shorts are emblazoned with a detailed print of the human musculature. The BBC notes the design could be "straight from a biology book."


The uniforms were devised by Juan Francisco Martin, who also came up with Cultural Leonesa's equally bizarre tuxedo-themed soccer garb in 2014, according to The Independent.






CD Palencia's new look appears to be a riff on the expression "dejarse la piel," or "give skin," meaning to give 100 percent.


Let's just hope they don't have to take on these guys in a fight.





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Amy Schumer Nails The Absurd Difficulties Of Shopping While Female

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Amy Schumer strikes again.


The comedian hilariously tackles how hard it is to find clothing when you're a woman over a size eight in Thursday night's episode of "Inside Amy Schumer." In true Amy Schumer-fashion, the comedian nails everything that's wrong with women's sizing. 


In the sketch, Schumer is shopping for a new shirt. When she asks the saleswoman if they carry the shirt in a size 12, the woman responds: "Could you keep your voice down? You’re scaring the thinner customers." 


The cheeky saleswoman then takes Schumer to another section that she says will fix Schumer's "whole situation" while gesturing to the comedian's entire body. Instead of taking Schumer to another section in the store, the saleswoman leads her to a field with cows, grass and, of course, Lena Dunham.


“So I asked for a turtleneck and they brought me here," Dunham says to Schumer. "That was like three months ago."


Watch the full sketch below. 




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Clairvoyant Says Wear This Color If You Want To Be The Most 'Magnetic' Person In The Room

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If you've got an event or a date coming up, you might want to ditch the classically safe neutrals and go for something with a little more pop.


Dougall Fraser, a proclaimed psychic and clairvoyant, has always been deeply in tune with energy and colors, and specifically how the two relate to each other. As he explains in the above video, the Law of Attraction plays a big role in his beliefs, and there's one particular color that makes the biggest statement.


"If I had to connect one color to the Law of Attraction, it's green," Fraser says. "It's about enthusiasm, it's about creativity, it's a very kinetic color."



I often say, 'If you want to be the most magnetic person in the room, think green.'



"If you wear green, if you meditate with green, if you think green, you are inviting attention to you," Fraser continues. "If you're going to a party and you want to meet people, you want to wear green. I often say, 'If you want to be the most magnetic person in the room, think green.'"


Those who aren't naturally outgoing can also benefit from experimenting with green, Fraser adds. "If you're a shy person, green might overwhelm you, but it's also something to flirt with," he says. "Allow people to see you."


As a clairvoyant, Fraser says he can see auras of certain colors surrounding each person. He views those who radiate green as natural performers. 


"I'll see [green] around poets, writers, speakers, authors, performers on any level," Fraser says. "They enjoy the energy of performance."


So, he points out, wearing and thinking green is as much about visually showcasing your own energy as it is about attracting others. 


"Green helps us attract attention to us, but really, really deliver our message at the same time," Fraser says.


Another colorful tip from Dougall Fraser:


Adding this color to your bedroom can really spice up your sex life

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Gwen Stefani Looks Gorgeous Underneath It All In Makeup-Free Selfie

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Gwen Stefani knows she doesn't need makeup to look gorgeous. 


The glamorous "Make Me Like You" singer and "Voice" coach ditched her trademark red lip for a no-makeup selfie in bed. Underneath it all, Gwen still looks great, duh. 



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Stefani and her boyfriend, fellow "Voice" coach Blake Shelton, recently released their first official duet together, called "Go Ahead and Break My Heart." The couple performed the song together for the first time on "The Voice." 


Shelton told People magazine that he was "nervous in a new kind of way" after taking the stage with Gwen.


"I’m excited because this is a song Gwen and I feel so close to for obvious reasons," the country singer said. "It’s as brutally honest and straightforward as you can be in a love song.”





Considering the amount of songs these two have written about each other, we're going to be hearing about their relationship for a while on the radio! 

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This Elite Hairstylist Cuts Hair For Homeless People

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When Mark Bustos isn't at his Chelsea-based salon cutting hair for New York City elites, he's on the street, providing clean cuts for the homeless on the city's sidewalks. 


According to him, the experience isn't much different. "The feeling that anybody gets when they get up out of my chair is the same exact feeling -- whether you're homeless or a billionaire." 


Bustos has been spending every Sunday -- his only day off -- this way for four years. His girlfriend, Lucille Javier, accompanies him, handing out care packages with food and sanitary supplies to every person in need. 


Over the years, Mark has learned that a clean cut could provide a homeless person with enough motivation to walk into a job interview. And by working on the sidewalk, he's hoping to inspire pedestrians by proving that one person can make a big difference with a small gesture. 


Video shot by Jon Strauss, and produced and edited by Savannah O'Leary.



 

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MAC Releases Another Peek At Its Highly Anticipated Selena Quintanilla Collection

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If there's one thing you'll be dreaming of tonight, it's MAC Cosmetics' highly anticipated Selena Quintanilla line. 


After announcing it would create a line in honor of the slain Tejano singer in July 2015, the brand gave fans a peek at one of the lipstick shades in April. Then, on Thursday, MAC released yet another glimpse at some of the offerings in the line -- and it's good


MAC and Selena's sister Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, who curated the collection, hit up Snapchat and Periscope to debut three lipsticks titled after Selena songs "Como La Flor," "Amor Prohibido" and "Dreaming of You." They also debuted a "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" lipgloss that sounds like it will be available online.



MAC also shared a more extensive look on Instagram, including two eyeshadows and a blush duo as well as the lipsticks. 




Arriaga, who wrote on Instagram she is "so excited this day is here," showed off even more products, including additional eyeshadows and what looks like a liner and mascara, too. 



It's real and it's coming friends!! So excited this day is here to share with you this beautiful collection from MAC Selena..

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The line's existence can be credited largely to Quintanilla's massive fan base, which has kept her memory alive after she was fatally shot in 1995 by the former president of her fan club. Make-up artist and Selena fan José Antonio Figueroa started the movement when he photoshopped Selena's face onto a MAC lipstick with the hashtag #SelenaQuintanillaForMAC, ultimately prompting a petition to MAC that had collected 38,000 names by the time the brand announced a collection would happen. 


Head to MAC's Snapchat, Periscope and Instagram for more. 

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Jessica Simpson Knows How To Work A Nude Mini Dress For Date Night

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Jessica Simpson knows how to spice up a date night. 


The singer and fashion mogul stepped out with hubby Eric Johnson in Malibu on Thursday, rocking a nude mini dress. Simpson wore her long hair in loose waves and accessorized with a similarly hued bag and killer stilettos. 






Simpson recently posted photos of herself in the studio with hitmaker Linda Perry, hopefully working on what looks like will be her next album. 


In an interview with The Huffington Post in April, the singer shared was having fun going back to her musical roots. 


"It’s been a very exciting time to rediscover music and I definitely have so much inspiration," Simpson said. "I’ve been in the music business for so long, and it’s interesting to see what I come up with as a mom and the perspective I have after all the records I have made and all the life situations I’ve been through. There’s a lot to talk about. There’s a lot to sing about. There’s a lot I feel like people will relate to." 



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We can't wait to hear it!  




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This Video Looks At The Past 100 Years Of Stunning Kenyan Beauty

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Cut takes its "100 Years" series to East Africa, again. This time the YouTube channel explores Kenya's history of beauty.


In the video, posted on Wednesday, model Keesa Andrea's hair is styled to replicate the beauty and hair trends of each decade starting with the 1910s and progressing to the present-day. 


From slick cornrows and statement accessories to elegant updos and bold makeup, Andrea's transition serves as a personified time capsule that's simply stunning. 


Watch the video below to travel through a century of Kenyan women's intriguing beauty trends.




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If High Heels Are Horrible, Why Do Women Still Wear Them?

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About two years ago Meya Laraqui, an ambitious young woman fresh out of college, got some career advice from an older colleague that changed everything: Wear high heels.


Laraqui was eager to be taken more seriously at the small private equity firm in Manhattan where she works. So she took the advice seriously. Now the 25-year-old wears 4-inch stilettos -- easy-to-maintain patent leather in black or nude -- to all her meetings. She keeps them under her desk.


Of course they’re uncomfortable. “The trick is you put them on right before you go in,” she said. And when you do, “you feel like a boss.”


Laraqui has since been promoted and gotten a raise; she was accepted to the Wharton School.


"I’m bound to a career in heels," she said. "I don’t mind it."






This week a woman in London made headlines for refusing to wear high-heel shoes, as required by her employer’s “female grooming policy.”


The uproar that ensued was so intense -- a petition urging Parliament to amend the law so employers can’t require workers to wear heels quickly garnered more than 100,000 signatures -- that the temp agency that hired her reversed its policy and now says women can wear flats.


The story drew attention because in 2016 almost no one thinks it’s OK to force a woman to wear heels to work. And, with a few exceptions -- like this restaurant in Canada -- most employers don’t.


“I’ve never in 19 years come across a company that requires high heels,” said Melinda Alison, regional president at OfficeTeam, a global staffing agency that places professional temporary workers across a range of industries. Companies are more apt to have standards around open-toed shoes, sneakers or jeans. And many firms have relaxed their dress codes in recent years, she said.


In the U.S., the law is on women's side, too.


“That could be sex discrimination,” a spokeswoman for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission told The Huffington Post. “Employers may not require certain types of dress based on gender stereotypes."


Yet in certain professional circles, the pressure to slip on painful footwear is a lot more subtle and pervasive than a formal dress code. High heels for women in law, finance and consulting are often just part of what's considered a professional look.


“Everybody wears heels. Even at women’s conferences I go to,” Laraqui said. “It’s just a convention. It’s like wearing a tie.”



At one corporate law firm in New York City, most of the female lawyers said they wear heels -- particularly to argue in court, according to a woman I spoke to who surveyed her peers, but wished to remain anonymous.


The lawyers said heels make them feel more professional and polished. Some spend as much as $600 on a pair of shoes. They just look better in heels, they added. When my source asked if "better" meant more feminine, some said they hadn't considered that.


But of course, heels are the ultimate feminine accessory. Placed atop those teetering spikes, a woman's butt and breasts jut out just so -- “high heels exaggerate sex specific aspects of female gait,” is how a 2013 paper in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior puts it.



It’s notable that to feel more powerful at work, particularly in male-dominated fields like finance and law, women slip on stilettos that make them look, well, hot and conventionally sexy.


“Because women managers can be thought of as threatening or bossy by male counterparts or subordinates, a woman’s attire can work to soften the blow,” Maddie Crum wrote in a HuffPost piece about powerful women and high heels.


Not everyone agrees with that sentiment. There are plenty of women who would say that high heels just make them feel good, tall and strong. And many of us don't go near them. (In journalism, spiky heels just aren't a thing. You'll find me in some wedges most days, and a lot of my colleagues are wearing sneakers.)










Even though only around 30 percent of women still wear heels to work, according to data Crum cites, there’s still a dominant notion that powerful women wear power heels.


Look at Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's chief operating officer and the author of Lean In, the ultimate playbook for the professional woman looking to climb the ladder. In her 2010 TED talk -- the one that went viral and made her famous when she was still working at Google -- Sandberg is tottering around on what look to be at least 3-inch spikes. She wore similarly tall shoes to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this January -- the ultimate power schmoozefest in the business world.


In the fictional realm, we have Claire Underwood on Netflix’s "House of Cards" -- a terrifying, cunning first lady who is almost never seen without sharp spikes. On HBO’s "Veep," President Selina Meyer is always looking maximumly powerful in body-hugging dresses and super high stilettos.


Hillary Clinton, poised to become the world’s most powerful woman, stands out for not subjecting herself to such painful footwear. She mostly wears flats or close-to flats while campaigning. (And I should add that Arianna Huffington, my boss, is a self-proclaimed “flat shoe advocate.") 



Things are changing: There was a global freakout last year when women at the Cannes Film Festival were allegedly told they had to wear heels on the red carpet. And plenty of models and actresses are speaking up about how awful it is to cram their toes in these medieval appliances. Julia Roberts showed up on the red carpet at Cannes this year barefoot.


Sixty-eight percent of the people who responded to my unscientific, completely random and marginally serious Twitter poll said that they didn’t have to wear heels to work. But half of the remaining respondents said they did have to wear them and the other half said “it was just better” if they put on heels.






The women at the law firm told my source they had found heels that “don’t hurt.” Honestly, that is more or less a lie we tell ourselves. How do I know? All the lawyers also said they carried flats in their bags.


Women just can’t stay away from heels. “Heels are consistently a top-selling category for us, even as trends have shifted towards casual the past several years,” a representative from Zappos told The Atlantic, in a must-read deep dive into high heels.


“Women will always have a need for heels. They are the ultimate feminine accessory whether in the office, a special occasion, or out for dinner," Zappos said.


Laraqui says the advice to wear heels was pivotal to her career, but stops short of crediting her success to a style of footwear. 


“I was hungry for more," she said. "The heels were just one factor of a mindset and a willingness to achieve.”


Sarah Grossman contributed reporting.

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Here's Why Coloring Your Natural Hair Isn't A Big Deal

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So you're natural, and you've been playing around with the idea of color, but you don't want to end up with fried hair and a matching horror story to tell. After all, is it really possible to be natural and have healthy, color-treated hair?


Anthony Dickey, owner of Hair Rules salon in New York City, told The Huffington Post that he has heard it all when it comes to his client's concerns about coloring their natural hair. 


"Being natural affords you to be able to do hair color," Dickey said of most women with natural hair. "They don't understand how versatile their texture can really be."


And to show just how easy, breezy and cute natural hair can look with color, I decided to get my hair colored at Hair Rules, and I brought along a fellow naturalista, Ashley Reese.


For our appointment at the self-proclaimed multi-textural salon, the staff colorists sat us down to discuss our wants and what colors would look most natural on our skin tones. This consult is a very important step in the process, which is why Dickey's first piece of advice to any natural is to find a colorist and to set up a consultation to discuss expectations, concerns and proper hair care techniques. 


"You want to avoid altogether a hairdresser who does color in addition to all those other hair processes. It's better to find a hair colorist, someone who focuses on color alone. They do color all day long, just color," Dickey explained. 


Color director Aimee Brosnahan and colorist Amber Davis provided Reese and me with a clear understanding of how to maintain the health of our hair before we even started the color process. (Full disclosure: The salon provided us with their services at no cost so we could better understand the processes.)


Then we were educated on best practices to take care of our hair. Key takeaways from the Hair Rules staff:


1. Co-washing every two or three days is ideal, as is wash and go styling, which is why summer is the best time to color your hair. You also want to use a generous amount of a conditioner that's very moisturizing for your co-wash. 


2. You should commit to getting a trim every three months, which will help keep split ends and breakage away. 


3. Only use a cream-based and suds-free shampoo to wash your hair, because natural hair needs moisture and your shampoo shouldn't strip your hair of any of its natural oils. 


4. The best way to detangle your hair is with your hand, and even though a wide-tooth comb can also work just fine, nothing treats your hair more delicately than your own fingers.   


Check out our before and after photos below and keep scrolling for the rest of the story. 




The entire color and styling process took about five hours for my color and three hours for Reese. We were both instructed to be very generous with the amount of product we use on our hair -- golfball size and not dime-size -- which includes everything from shampoo to conditioner to styling and moisturizing products.


"There's no room for error when it comes to making sure that the hair retains as much of its own natural moisture and so that you're not robbing it of moisture. It's already naturally dry, so it's important to keep it as far away from dry as possible," said Dickey. "Rinsing and conditioning, which is called co-washing, is something that's really important before and after your process." 


The end results for me and Reese were phenomenal, and even better, neither of us had complaints of dry hair. Sometimes entrusting my appearance to a stranger, and especially my hair, can make me feel a bit powerless, so I understand why some natural women may be a bit cautious when it comes to coloring their hair. While natural hair does have a tendency to be dry, and for most naturals it requires a lot of maintenance, that doesn't mean that it can't be colored. So if your hair is healthy and you're already taking care of it, then the next step is to just let go of any doubts and take that leap. Your natural tresses will thank you! 


Check out more photos of our kinky, curly and colored hair below. 



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PreHeels Spray Could Prevent Painful Blisters

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When did summer became synonyms with blisters? The warm weather is great, but it also means that sandals and heels leave our feet covered in painful, unsightly sores. Bandages help once the damage is done, but what if there were ways to prevent blisters before they appear? Enter PreHeels spray, quite possibly the solution to everything. 


Created by a couple, Dana Ward (a media personality) and Adam Kolom (a healthcare investor), the spray "creates a strong, lasting, invisible barrier on the skin to protect your feet from irritation and blisters." It comes in a small aerosol bottle, goes on clear and dries in about 60 seconds, creating an anti-friction barrier between your feet and your shoes. After three years of research and development, Ward and Kolom have perfected their product and launched on Kickstarter.


After reading through their site, we thought the product sounded too good to be true. So we had six women wearing six different shoe styles try it out.


Here are the results (spoiler alert: most of us LOVED it):


Kristen in boat shoes



Do you normally get blisters wearing these shoes? Worse -- the leather rubs my ankles raw.


How effective was spray? I honestly didn't think the spray would work, because I was expecting my skin to feel like it had a thick coating, but instead it wasn't very noticeable. I ended up walking almost two miles in these shoes, with NO bleeding. My feet still felt a little irritated by the shoes, and I probably couldn't have walked in them much longer without developing a blister, but it's kind of a miracle that I lasted as long as I did.


Rating: 4/5. It prevented me from getting blisters, which is a miracle. The only downside was the smell -- it's pretty toxic smelling. 


Lucky for us, the PreHeels team is currently researching a new blend of solvents that would have an even more neutral smell when first sprayed.


Lindsay in heels



Do you normally get blisters wearing these shoes? Always. In fact I stopped wearing these heels because they gave me such bad blisters.


How effective was spray? It was amazing. I applied the spray at the beginning of the night and didn't get a single blister. I felt it wearing off after a couple of hours, so I re-applied mid-way through the night. The next morning, there wasn't a blister in sight. 


Rating: 5/5. Where has this been my entire life?


Michelle in rain boots



Do you normally get blisters wearing these shoes? Yes, always. There is a huge zipper up the back, so it rubs on my ankles and gives me massive blisters.


How effective was spray? I wore the rain boots all day and didn't get a single blister. This spray is a miracle. 


Rating: 5/5. I want to buy this in bulk and spray it all over my feet the entire summer. Bye, bye Band-Aids.  


Jamie in new, flat sandals



Do you normally get blisters wearing these shoes? I normally get blisters with any new shoes that I put on, especially sandals as my feet are pretty wide. 


How effective was spray? I thought the spray did a really good job at the beginning of the day, I definitely felt a bit of rubbing but not like usual. By the end of the day, though, it felt a bit worse. 


Rating: 4/5. I don't have any blisters after a full day of wearing the new sandals which included about a mile of walking. 


Dana in boots



Do you normally get blisters wearing these shoes? Yes, because I haven't worn them enough to break them in. I usually develop blisters along the back of my heel and my poor pinky toes get calluses whenever I go sockless. 


How effective was spray? I found it to be VERY effective. I spritzed on enough spray to lightly coat my feet before slipping on my booties. As a commuter, I do a lot of walking to and from the office. However, I had no painful blisters to pop up while wearing the spray. And at the end of the workday, my feet were still in pretty good shape. 


Rating: 4/5 because I'm not a fan of products that are alcohol-based, but it definitely did the job. I would suggest this product to my high heel-loving friends. 


Erin in sneakers



Do you normally get blisters wearing these shoes? I try to go for a long run on Sundays and I always get blisters when I run more than a mile or two. 


How effective was spray? The spray had a strong chemical smell that reminded me of nail polish remover. About halfway through my four-mile run I start feeling rubbing on the arches of my feet. I was sure I had matching blisters, but when I took off my shoes the damage wasn't as bad as I thought. I had two pre-blister sore spots, but my feet felt better than if I hadn't used the spray at all.


Rating: 2.5/5. The spray prevented me from getting full-blown blisters, but there were rubbed sore spots in a few places on my feet. All in all, I think Band-Aids are more effective and less smelly. 


The product isn't available for purchase yet, but you can pre-order it now, with an estimated ship date of August 2016. PreHeels provided samples for review purposes.

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'The People Are Revolting': The 1 Percent Should Think Twice About Mocking Mainstream Brands

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When Italian design house Moschino swiped the look of a Windex bottle for its Fresh Couture luxury perfume earlier this year, the oxymoronic twist felt familiar to educated elites who can spend $82 for 3.4 ounces of eau de toilette.

After all, the unexpected elevation--everything from Duchamp's 1917 "Fountain," to Warhol's 1962 "Campbell's Soup Cans," to Damien Hirst's dead tiger shark in formaldehyde--is now such a part of the art world that it is ... well, expected.

Reversals such as these are now part of high fashion, too. Moschino's Jeremy Scott, in particular, is known for appropriating the language of the masses. Past Moschino collections have included fashions that looked like Hershey's chocolate bars, bottles of Budweiser, McDonald's "Happy Meals" or even the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. In addition to the Windex-like spray bottle, Moschino's 2016 spring-summer collection riffs on rubber gloves, car wash brushes and feather dusters--all of which are everyday items that hinge on manual labor.

It's all just artsy, tongue-in-cheek fun, right?

In an America that has given rise to the xenophobic rants of @RealDonaldTrump and open discussion of "class wars," maybe not.

When I saw Fresh Couture's Windex-inspired trade dress, my first thought was of Americans who actually use the product to clean their own windows and mirrors. How would they feel about über-expensive perfume designed to look like multipurpose spray? I imagined a situation in which the tables were turned and mainstream consumer brands appropriated the trade dress of those brands most-favored by the elite. Louis Vuitton-inspired dog food, anyone? Iced tea influenced by the elegance of Chanel? And yes, nothing really says sophisticated like Tiffany-esque toilet tissue.

Bloggers and fashion reporters love Moschino's campaigns and tend to use language like "bold, brash and ingenious" or "pitch perfect" to describe them. These campaigns, too, are on-brand for Moschino, which sees itself as a rebel among rebels. However, high-end brands happen to serve dual functions. Yes, they make existing elites feel secure in who they are, but they also encourage the rest of country to aspire toward something "better." Given this troubling dynamic, worthy as it is of the Gilded Age, shouldn't the 1 percent at least refrain from mocking the likes of Budweiser, Windex and Hershey's? However harmless and innocent you believe your intentions to be, you cannot lampoon these mainline brands without simultaneously looking down upon those who use them.

In contemplating Moschino's latest stunt, I couldn't help but think of the wig-and-powder aristocrats in "The History of the World Part 1," Mel Brooks' 1981 farce. "The people are revolting," intones the Count De Money (Harvey Korman), who grows increasingly exasperated at the frequent mispronunciation of his last name. It's supposed to sound like Monet, the count explains. You know, the artist.

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Sally Hershberger Has Two Cutie Pies With Blue Eyes

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Sally Hershberger, talented hair stylist to the stars with three successful salons in NY and LA, has the most dizzyingly good-looking dogs, Foxy, the mini Australian Shepard and Bowie, the Toy Australian Shepard. Their piercing blue eyes are unmistakable. When Noe Dewitt and Mrs. Sizzle descended upon Sally's colorful apartment we couldn't help but fall madly in love with the scene. Here we take you into Sally Hershberger's colorful world of dogs.

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR DOG OBSESSION?

I've been really animal obsessed since i was a child. I love how they love. I'm limited to dogs right now, only because of my living situation.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO HAIR?

My mom told me i had to get a job and go back to school when i started to party a lot . It was suggested to me to go work for this famous hair dresser, where very quickly i met photographer Herb Ritts and then Olivia Newton John. Luckily my dogs love coming to the Salon!

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WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Fashion and Rock Stars

WHAT'S YOU FAVORITE PLACE TO BE WITH THE DOGS?

My House in the Hamptons.

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WHAT TV SHOW DO THEY LIKE?

Law and Order.

Of course it's Law and Order! Thanks for letting us come play at Casa Sally.

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How I Built My Dream Wardrobe on a Budget

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Let's face it, not all of us have the means to go out and buy an $80 top and a pair of Manolo Blahniks for a night out with the girls. That doesn't mean we still can't look amazing though. I love keeping up with the latest trends and I figured out a way I can do just that and still be able to afford rent.

Here are a few tips on how to build your dream wardrobe on a budget!

Work clothes

There's no need to pay full price for name brand business and business casual staple pieces like Ralph Lauren, The Limited, Ann Taylor and others. All of these places have factory and outlet stores that everything is discounted and there are a lot of coupons from Retail Me and signing up for their emails that you can easily build a professional wardrobe for less.

Pro Tips:

Compare prices online

Search the product on your smart phone to compare the actual price to make sure you really are getting a deal.

Go during big events


Sales events such as Memorial Day weekend are great for getting the best deals because they are trying to attract as many people as possible and clear out for the new season.

Look for clearance racks


Go straight for the signs that say clearance because those will by far be the best deal and highest percentage off of items in the store and then work your way out from there. My best staple pieces have been pulled off the clearance racks.

Date and Girls Night Outfits


For tops and night out dresses, I absolutely love Poshmark or other second-hand stores. They're great because most of these pieces were worn once or twice and then pushed to the back of the closet, some never even worn at all, bought with good intentions. Unlike work clothes, girls will usually wear them out once and take a lot of photos and once photographed in it, they feel like they can't wear it again- so why not share the love? Poshmark is perfect for this because instead of hunting through racks at the store, I can just search by items I'm looking for and buy right from my phone. Best part is that you can also make money by selling the clothes you pushed to the back of your closet and use it to switch out your going out wardrobe. Win-win for everyone.

Shoes

My addiction to shoes could put Carrie Bradshaw in shock, which is why I'm obsessed with GuiltySoles.com. As much as I love to look great, I also like to be comfortable for a night out in a pair of heels. Too many nights spent carrying shoes and walking barefoot home. So when I found these shoes were not only just $29.95 per month with a $10 monthly membership fee, they are also really comfortable and great quality, I was pretty sold. They have a similar concept to JustFab and ShoeDazzle, but unlike those sites you don't get charged a crazy amount of money every month and it's really easy to cancel if you want to, plus shipping is free. They have so many styles that you can get shoes for work or a night out without breaking the bank.

Pro Tip:


They are offering 2 months free membership right now here.

Jewelry

For jewelry, I love having a huge selection and different pieces to wear all the time, so a constant rental subscription was perfect for me. Best part is if I love the piece, I can buy it and get $10 off and for the rest, I just send back and get 3 new pieces in the mail based on my style profile and specific requests.

I love Rocksbox.com because when I have special events like weddings coming up I can request to have dressier pieces sent than usual and don't have to purchase something outrageous. It's only $19 dollars a month to rent three pieces, who can beat that?

What are some of your favorite places to build your wardrobe for less? Let me know if the comments below!

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Drake Shaved Off His Beard And No One Is OK

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Just hold on, we're going.. a little bonkers over Drake's new face. 


The whiskey-maker and "Hotline Bling" singer took care (read: got rid of) his facial hair Friday, apparently for his upcoming "Saturday Night Live" hosting/musical guest duties on May 14.






In a since-deleted Instagram, Drake showed off a baby-smooth face along with the caption "Beard making an epic come back in 2 weeks...only for you @nbcsnl."


Yes, it's hair and yes, it will grow back, but try telling that to the hoards of Twitter users expressed their shock, disappointment and dismay upon hearing (or seeing) the news. 














While we all collectively set our calendars for two weeks from now in hopes of putting this whole thing behind us, the anticipation of finding out why Drake would do such a drastic thing is palpable. 


Perhaps, as "hinted" in his promos with Leslie Jones, he will, in fact, let her spank him like a baby? Guess we'll all have to watch Saturday night to find out. 




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Don't Tell Me What Sex Acts I'm Allowed To Enjoy!

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It's 2016 and the world is becoming more politically correct. You can't take a breath without being accused of being sexist, racist, misogynist, ageist, royalist, fascist or chauvinist.

The world takes itself seriously and whatever you do, you'll manage to offend someone. I've learnt to live with this reality. What I'm not prepared to live with is political correctness entering my sex-life. My sex-life is my sex-life.

I decide my limits and boundaries.
I decide if something is demeaning.
I decide who and how many.


I'm an intelligent, well-read and widely published feminist sex-writer. Yet according to many -- what I enjoy in the bedroom is apparently degrading to me as a woman. Well, I call BS on that!

Degradation is a matter of perspective. What I find degrading you might find arousing. As long as the sex-act is consensual for all parties. I don't think it's anybody's business quite frankly.

Below is a list of sex-acts that I thoroughly enjoy which are deemed demeaning and degrading to women.

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FACIALS
Recently, a writer on The Frisky suggested facials in her sex-advice column. Her article was met with much opposition.

One reader commented:

"Ejaculating on a person's face is an act of dominance and a way of lessening that person's worth. It's saying (to me) that I am inferior and worthless. I am not some object to which you can spray in the face like you're marking territory."


I respect this reader's viewpoint but I totally disagree. I don't find facials degrading at all. Actually they would be my second favorite sex-act after performing fellatio.

I've squirted on men's faces and they haven't found that degrading. So why is it degrading when the roles are reversed?

I love it when I receive a spray of ejaculate over my face from a male lover. I even have a cutesy name for the act. I often say to my partners 'Wanna facepaint?' They love it!

TURKEY SLAPPING
I've had many friends tell me they've been horrified when men have turkey-slapped them during sex-play.

I really enjoy turkey slapping. It's playful, it's fun and it gets men rock hard for the main course. It's also a great intermission if you need a breather from giving a blowjob. I'll often turkey-slap myself with their penis mid-bj. They don't catch on. #secretwomensbusiness

THE PEARL NECKLACE
I really struggle to see how a man ejaculating on a woman's chest or neck is degrading? Semen seems to get an awful lot of bad press. If women's orgasmic juices, were met with the same disgust by men -- there would be outrage. But that's another article! I find it quite hot when a man gives me a pearl necklace. If only he could gift me with a diamond tiara as well.

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If you find something degrading, don't do it. But don't try and tell me what sex-acts I'm allowed to enjoy.

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Vanessa de Largie is an actress, author, writer and sex-columnist based in Australia.
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Larry Ellison Donates $200 Million For Cancer Research at Star-Studded Gala

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Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California was transformed into an elegant party for the third biennial Rebels With a Cause Gala honoring Haim and Cheryl Saban and supporting cancer research for USC.

The event, catered by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, was attended by Julianne Hough, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Lorna Luft, and Jerry Bruckheimer in a crowd of 500 attendees.

Funnyman James Cordon hosted the event and told the audience, "I hate cancer so much, I wish cancer would get cancer."

Live performances included Leona Lewis who sang "Fire Under My Feet," Kristin Chenoweth, who sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and Christina Aguillera who performed two songs, "Beautiful" and "Fighter."

The highlight of the evening was the generous donation from Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who donated $200 million to establish the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC. Ellison spoke about his 30-year friendship with Steve Jobs and how the Apple founder was given extra years of life because of the generous research done in the field of cancer.

Ellison thanked Dr. David Agus, Director of the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center for the work he has done to save and extend lives of those suffering from cancer.

Photo credit: Alex Berliner/ABImages

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