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30 Times Women Proved Menswear Isn't Just For Men

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We're just going to say it: There is nothing sexier than a woman in menswear. Don't get us wrong, we love a good gown, but there is something about a well-tailored suit and a crisp white button up that just screams #ladyboss. 


Throughout history, actresses and singers have been wearing suits and ties as an alternative to more traditional formalwear both on and off the red carpet. And we have to say, it's always a win. 


Herewith, 30 times women wore the pants (or the skirt suit) with much success:


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Feminist Photographer Wants Women To Love Their Bodies, Hair And All

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Warning: This post contains nudity and may not be appropriate for work. 



Most women have, at some point in their lives, looked in the mirror, isolated a specific "troublesome" body part, and prayed for divine intervention. Loving your body doesn't come easily, especially in a culture that conditions young women to shrink, primp and smooth their parts until every hair, bump, wrinkle, and other wayward sign of being a living, breathing human being has been blurred or eliminated. 


Photographer Ashley Armitage, for one, has had enough. Enough of patriarchal culture capitalizing on women's insecurities. Enough of the mainstream media -- and history of art -- churning out images of bodies too perfect to occur in real life. Enough of women deeming themselves less than for happily inhabiting the skin they're in. 



"We've always been told how to look and how not to look by men," Armitage explained to The Huffington Post. "Men wrote history and men made the art that is now canonized. Women were always the models and muses, while men made the image. It's super important for us to take control of our image so that we can dismantle 'the beauty standard,' or at least step out of it."


Thus her photography project "Taking Back What's Ours" was born. A collaboration with her models Irene Bowen, Maia Doty, Cieara Scott, Chloe Wood-Hendrickson, Lily Wirth, Gemma O'Neil, Kitty Blume and Simone Dawson, the series captures feminine beauty from the ladies' point of view.


As Armitage put it: "This project is about taking up space and taking control of our image. As girls and marginalized folks, taking up less space has been ingrained in us. This series is about taking ownership of our bodies and celebrating the parts that society tells us are imperfect or undesirable."


Bring on all the pubes, pits, belly hairs, stretch marks and razor stubble -- those perfectly imperfect parts that make our bodies unique.



For every shoot, Armitage invites her models -- normally friends or friends of friends -- to her house where they eat pizza, listen to music, drink coffee and take photos. The whole time, the models' comfort remains the primary concern, especially in the nude and partially nude shots. "My photography process feels more like hanging out," Armitage said.


The resulting images pair sleek, Starburst-colored backdrops with real nude bodies. The colorful lighting and occasional use of paint adds a playful, surreal touch to the otherwise raw photographs, making the glamour shots occasionally resemble the products of a laboratory experiment. From one image to the next, their tone shifts ever so slightly, from sensual to lazy to defiant and back again.


Through the project, Armitage hopes to change the conversation surrounding women's bodies. "I want to say that all bodies have their 'flaws,' but it's up to us to define how we view them," she said. "Flaws are okay. Cellulite, pimples, body hair, it's all a natural part of the human body. We can be cute with our imperfections."


Preach. 


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If You're Single, Take This Quick Superficiality Test

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Not many of us are willing to admit to being superficial. When it comes to dating, we usually feel our criteria is totally justified! However, you might be surprised to discover that you are more superficial than you previously realized.

Since it's difficult to be objective about these things, I've designed a quick test to determine if you are, in fact, a superficial dater.

It's in our nature to make snap judgments about people based on the limited information we have at our disposal - superficial traits. But this tendency can backfire if you're looking for love and genuine connection with another person. The reality is, it takes time to discern a person's true character and compatibility with you.

If you become too focused on certain superficial traits, you're more likely to miss out on connecting with someone who could be a great partner for you and bring a lot of joy and love into your life!

If you "fail" the test, don't worry. You have the power to change your superficial tendencies if you so choose. Acknowledging you have them in the first place is the first step.

Happy dating!

Francesca is a love and lifestyle coach for singles. You can catch her as a regular expert guest on NBC's The Today Show, and on The Hoda Show on SiriusXM's Today Show Radio channel. Get more dating advice, and even book a free session at www.francescahogi.com!

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How To Remove A Gel Manicure Without Destroying Your Nails

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Removing gel manicures is #5 on our list of first-world beauty problems. 


The process of getting an actual gel manicure at the salon is super quick. When it's just us and our grown-out gel nail polish at home, it takes forever to wipe away the lacquer. We then resort to pretty risky measures like digging at the gel with a cuticle pusher tool only to end up with dry, brittle nails. Well, that bad beauty habit ends here.


The editors at Health.com have put together this tutorial on how to remove a gel manicure like a pro. Patience is key, as you'll need to allot enough time to soak the gel nail polish before gently pushing away what's left. 


Study the step-by-step instructions in the video above and pay close attention to the moisturizing tip at the end!

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How Fashion Helps Me Remember My Mother Since She Died

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Photos: courtesy of Landon Peoples.

When I was 7, my mother committed suicide. Since that day, remembering her has been a struggle; a search for moments I sometimes don't believe are there. But as I grow up, I find that parts of her that have been living dormant in me are revealing themselves. And I know it's her.

I didn't really know what happened until about four years later, when I found her death certificate in my father's closet. Single gunshot wound to the heart, it read. But up until then, he'd always told me she was sick. I believed him, and, as a matter of fact, I still believe him. More than 90% of suicides are due to mental illness, and women are three times as likely to attempt suicide than men.

You could say I look like my mother. I have her eyes, her cheeks, and her toothy smile. But the person who remembers her best is my sister. She has the sharpest memory I know. From her smell, to her laugh, to her touch -- she can describe my mother so intricately, it's as if she were still here. But when I'm alone, all I can do is wonder, Why am I the way I am? Why do I like these things? Why do I love what I do? Did she have to do with any of that? The connection I feel when I look at old photos of her is overwhelming. It's like her style clicks with me. That's my mom.

From what I've been told, she had great style. Her bags, shoes, and jewelry were always scattered around her rooms, like the entire house was one giant showroom. If I wasn't dressing up in my sister's ballet tutus, I'd be in my mother's closet trying on her heels or, better, wearing her sleeping T-shirts as dresses. She worked at a bookstore that carried Ray-Bans, so I used to wear those, too. To be honest, not much has changed. I've got more clothes than I know what to do with, but I'd say my closet is just as disorganized as hers.

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My interest in fashion has to come from her. It's the only clue I have. When I see photos of what she dressed like in the '70s and '80s, I see myself. I see whimsy. I see colors -- fuchsia, cream, blue -- and I see confidence. The way she cocked her hip out, rested her hand on the bone (quel intuition), turned out (there's the dancer), and lifted her chin ever so slightly to catch the natural light...or, my personal favorite, when she'd cackle directly to the camera, head-on and teeth first. My friends tell me I do the same thing.

I've always experimented with my style, and when I look at hers, there was never one look, no uniform. One day she'd be wearing a slip dress, the next, a pantsuit. But when the '90s came around, it was vintage T-shirts and jeans all the way. (Mom jeans, of course.) My style has followed a similar route. I used to wear sheer button-ups from American Apparel in high school (giving full nipple, naturally), and I stick to blacks and navies today. Although -- sorry, Mom -- I don't see what you saw in a pantsuit.

The hardest part about losing my mother isn't what it felt like then; it's what it feels like now. I wasn't old enough to process her passing at 7. I was told that after they said she "went to live with the angels," all I muttered was, "Can I go back outside to play with my friends?" I didn't cry much. Today, I have a more complicated relationship with loss than others. It's hard for me to let go of people. And it's even harder when they want to leave me. I don't always attribute the loss of my mother to, say, a friendship breakup, or a broken heart. But every ship that sails tends to bring me back to her.

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There was a time in my life when I really, really needed her advice. There were times I'd be afraid to wear a certain color, for fear of thinking it'd out me as gay. What would she have done? I'd ask myself. To use my clothes as a form of self-expression -- or as armor -- was the only way I knew how to cope. And maybe that's what she did too. As she got older and her style became more utilitarian than ever, I saw a woman who was more comfortable with herself, with the heart of a lion. When I look at my own style, and when I feel most comfortable, a T-shirt makes me feel at home. Though, one of hers would be better.

Fashion can teach you things about yourself that you never even knew existed. And the best part about that is watching your personal style grow with you. I have to believe it's what inspired her too. As fickle as it can be, for some reason, I know it will always be there. There will always be creativity. There will always be passion. And the best part of that relationship is that I can take from it what I need, when I need it. And I know I won't wake up one day and it won't be there anymore.

By: Landon Peoples

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Kim Kardashian Tones It Way Down At The Webbys

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Kim Kardashian-West finally took her throne as queen of breaking the Internet at the 20th annual Webby Awards in New York City Monday night. 


But for someone who won a "Break the Internet" award in part by posing in flashy naked selfies, Mrs. West looked awfully toned down (and absolutely gorgeous) for the occasion.



Wearing a black asymmetrical Vivienne Westwood dress with a thigh-high slit and strappy sandals, the 35-year-old ditched extensions and opted to wear her hair at its natural length.


In a snapchat taken aboard a private plane to Cannes immediately following the ceremony (of course), Kardashian-West explained that she wore "no fake lashes, no hair extensions, no lipstick, no jewelry" to the event, asking fans what they thought of her look for the evening.




But lest you think Kim's stepping away from her all-glamorous-all-the-time lifestyle, she also shared a photo of herself sprawled across the plane (still wearing the dress!), which she called "cramped" -- a statement we assume was meant sarcastically.  



Cannes we're here! KimKardashian

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Hey, everyone has their limits, right?

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Here's The Sad Truth About Calvin Klein's Outrage-Provoking Upskirt Ad

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Last week the Internet took major issue with one of Calvin Klein's latest campaign images -- something the brand has gotten used to over the years.


Model Klara Kristin stars in a new installment of the campaign, which features celebrities and unknown models alike, each stating what he or she does "in my Calvins." One image of Kristin is shot up her dress, accompanied by the text overlay "I flash in my Calvins." 



Take a peek: @karate_katia, photographed by @harleyweir for the Spring 2016 advertising campaign. #mycalvins

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Commenters voiced their disapproval on a number of aspects of the ad, including how Kristin's youthful appearance prompted many to confuse her for a minor (she is 23, for the record). They also took issue with the pose itself, which mimics the often-exploitative upskirt shots found on pornography sites. Both Kristin and photographer Harley Weir have stood by the image despite negative feedback, but the National Center on Sexual Exploitation consequently launched a petition urging Calvin Klein to suspend the campaign, stating the image glamorized sexual harassment



Up-skirting is a growing trend of sexual harassment where pictures are taken up a woman’s skirt without her knowledge, or without her consent. Not only is this activity a crime in many states like New York, Washington, Florida, and more, but it is also a disturbing breach of privacy and public trust. By normalizing and glamorizing this sexual harassment, Calvin Klein is sending a message that the experiences of real-life victims don’t matter, and that it is okay for men to treat the woman standing next to them on the metro as available pornography whenever they so choose.



But here's the sad thing: No matter the how many negative comments the brand receives, no matter how many signatures the petition gets, and no matter how much media outrage ensues as a result of the image, unfortunately, Calvin Klein and other brands can only benefit from putting out images like this, according to Jean Kilbourne, senior scholar at the Wellesley Centers for Women.


Kilbourne, creator of the film series "Killing Us Softly: Advertising’s Image of Women," explained to The Huffington Post it's how the brand has made money -- and stayed relevant -- since Klein had 15-year-old Brooke Shields declaring in 1980 that "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins."





"I really do lay a lot of it at his doorstep. He started it with a lot of this sort of soft core porn 20 years ago and now it's just sort of mainstream," she said. "Twenty years ago this would be considered truly scandalous, whereas now it's kind of like 'Oh well, it's Calvin Klein,'" she said.


So how did we get here? Well, in part, by contributing to the brand's negative attention. When Calvin Klein's target audience (a very young group, perhaps, considering its current faces are Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber) interprets the ads as being rebellious and cool, it leads other retailers to hop on board, and thus, as Kilbourne explains, "[moves] the center of what's acceptable in advertising in a more extreme direction."


Alongside negative comments on the photo, some Instagram users saluted the brand, model and photographer for showing a woman comfortable enough with her sexuality to take this kind of photo in the first place. Kilbourne, however, argues that while the image is certainly sexual, it is far from sexually empowered -- and it's trite, anyway. 


"It objectifies the woman," Kilbourne said. "I can hear comments already from women saying 'No, she's empowered, she's liberated.'... But if your idea of empowerment is to mimic a porn image of a cliche that has been around forever, that doesn't seem very empowering to me. It just seems lacking in imagination." 




Above: another campaign image featuring Kristin.


Of Calvin Klein's many, many controversial ads over the years, it appears there was one time the brand actually took criticisms to heart. The New York Times reported in 1999 that a billboard slated for Times Square got the boot after being heavily criticized for featuring children in Calvin Klein underwear. Those same images, however, still appeared in magazines and newspapers already sent to print before the billboard was canceled. 


When asked if she thought Calvin Klein would ever stop putting out these types of ads, Kilbourne was pretty set in her response. 


"No, never," she said. "Why should he? He's making a fortune, getting a huge amount of attention." 

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Signs You're Using the Wrong Deodorant

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For GQ by Megan Gustashaw.

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With something as basic as deodorant, it can be easy to reach for the same formula over and over again without giving the decision much thought. But, if any of these all-too-common problems plague you, it might be time to make a switch--or at least expand your arsenal to more than just one do-everything stick. Here, Dove Men+Care ambassador and dermatologist Dr. Terrence Keaney identifies what exactly could be going wrong.

You always get sweat stains at the worst possible moment.
Bottom line: It might be time to ditch deodorant for a powerful antiperspirant. "Men often think that deodorant and antiperspirant are the same products with different looks--white vs. clear", Keaney comments. "In reality, they have very different functions. Antiperspirants often use aluminum-based ingredients to block sweat, while deodorants are designed to provide odor protection."

You often leave the house and realize, yeah, you could definitely smell better.
If you've got the sweat situation on lock but often find yourself wondering "Is that me or the person sitting next to me?", you probably need some deodorant in your life, which is the heavy-hitter when it comes to odor. Keaney adds, "Reapply before nighttime events, like a date, when smelling good is going to be more of a concern than blocking sweat."

Read more: 9 Pre-Date Grooming Moves You Should Be Making


You consider that burning feeling under your arms to be a normal part of your routine.
"54% of men suffer from underarm irritation, mostly because of the anatomy of the area" Keaney explained. "It's a skinfold, where two surfaces are rubbing together with higher concentrations of sweat glands and hair; an almost perfect environment for potential irritation." Keaney recommends using an antiperspirant, which prevents irritation by reducing sweat production. Bonus points if it's a formula that promises to be gentle on skin.

Your shirts need to be washed every time you wear them.
If you can't make it through the day without sweating and stinking up your shirt to the point of no return, there's something wrong. Keaney recommends seeking out an antiperspirant that boasts 48-hour protection. Secondly, keep a stick in your desk drawer. A second application midday could be the difference between spending $30 a month on dry-cleaning and $300.

You're still working through that Costco value pack your mom bought you in 2010.
Every deodorant that's been in your medicine cabinet longer than Game of Thrones has been on TV is the wrong deodorant. While it isn't as volatile as, say, moisturizer, it can still go bad. After about three years the fragrance can get funky and the formula can lose its efficacy, making it a waste of your time to use. Bottom line: Spend the $5 on a new stick and your armpits will thank you.

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The One Grooming Move Every Man Forgets to Make This Time of Year

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For GQ by Stephen J. Praetorius.

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After a long fall and winter hidden away from the world, your feet probably aren't in their best form right about now. (Thick wool socks and heavy weatherproof shoes tend to have that effect.) So before the steadily improving clime inspires you go sockless--or forgo loafers altogether in favor of pool slides or some other form of skin-baring footwear--you've got make sure that your grooming game is totally on-point, and the only way you're going to assure that is with a bit of professional attention. That's right, we're talking about getting a pedicure.

Before we go any further, let's get one thing out of the way right quick: There is no shame getting your paws pampered every once in a while. Hell, if Kobe Bryant can step into a salon and order up a mani-pedi, then you sure as hell can too. In case you need more convincing, though, here are four benefits of investing in regular pedicures that you just can't get from tending to your toes on your own. Aside from simply having better-looking feet, that is.

1. Mo' Moisture, Fewer Problems
Calluses. Cracks. Dry skin. While all of these might only seem like minor inconveniences, unpleasant to look at but not much more than that, they can also provide germs with an entryway into the skin, leading to nasty infections down the line. Going sockless will only increase that risk, as shoes, with their warm interiors, are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Enter: the pedicurist. Able to spot these conditions even at their earliest stages, a trained pedi-professional will treat them accordingly with oils, moisturizers and exfoliation, helping ward off complications and keep the skin on your feet stay looking 100% all summer long.

2. Keep Gross Toenails at Bay
When it comes to grooming, you've got a lot going on. So much so, that it makes sense you might let a few things slip. Like toenails, for instance; because they require only intermittent attention, you might find yourself cutting them haphazardly or neglecting the gunk that builds up up underneath. We don't condone that, of course, but we understand. The issue is, however, that both those practices can lead to some pretty rough consequences, like ingrowns and fungus. So instead of risking it, why not just outsource maintenance by way of regular pedicures? That way, your nails are someone else's problem entirely, and you can get back to worrying about the million other things you have on your plate.

3. No More Foot Stink
Tried every at-home remedy to get rid of the rank smell wafting from your paws, including replacing all your shoes, but nothing seems to be working? Well, before you bring out the big guns (i.e. go see someone with an M.D. after their name), you should go ahead and book yourself an appointment for a pedicure. Why? Because a professional will be able to scrub away dirt, dead skin cells and odor-causing bacteria way more effectively than you could on your own. If they're not able to remedy the issue, then you'll know for certain that it's something worth consulting a doctor about.

4. Take a Load Off
The best part of getting a pedicure? The foot massage. Now, there's some debate as to its purpose--some say the massage significantly improves circulation and vascular health in the foot and calf, while others aren't so sure it's that effective--but one thing is certain: With all the stress we deal with on a daily basis, it's nice as hell to stop for a moment and have your feet rubbed. So go ahead, indulge.

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5 Tricks To Extend The Life Of Your Razor

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Is it just us, or do you also feel like you have to replace your razor way too often? It seems like whenever we go to shave, our razors are dull. And those blades are expensive. 


Well, it turns out there are a few ways you can extend the life of your razor. A new video put together by Pennygem outlines a few tricks every woman (and man) should know. Whether you switch from shaving cream to conditioner, or start dipping your razor in rubbing alcohol, these tips will save you tons of money. 

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9 Bomb-Ass Swimwear Lines Designed By Black Women

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Fantastic news: Summer is right around the corner!


If you're lucky, that means a slew of pool party invites, vacation plans or maybe even lazy evenings in a jacuzzi while sipping on a mojito. Perhaps, even a watergun fight, too?


Regardless of your summer plans, you probably want to look fly and fabulous while soaking up the sun. So why not plan your slayage early and support a black-owned business at the same damn time?


We've rounded up nine of this summer's most stylish swimwear lines owned by black women that will have your homegirls asking where you found your suit.


Heat things up this summer with a swimsuit from one of these bomb-ass designers.


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There's A BIG Difference Between Dry And Dehydrated Skin

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When our skin starts to look and feel dry, our first instinct is to slather on heavy face moisturizers. The tightness and dullness may go away for a few days or so, but then we find ourselves back at square one trying to solve the problem. After a recent spa visit, we learned that the issue isn't so much what we're putting on our skin but how we actually see our skin. 


"It may be hard to believe but dehydrated skin is actually far more common than dry skin," says Elena Arboleda, the head aesthetician at Mario Badescu Skin Care. And it turns out there is a pretty big difference between the two skin types.



Dehydrated skin lacks water. Arboleda explains, "This can be the result of not drinking enough water or a variety of external factors like, indoor heating/cooling systems, exposure to the sun or cold temperatures." Physical signs of dehydrated skin include tightness, the appearance of smaller pores and a scaly, flaky or rough texture.


True dry skin lacks oil. "As we age the lipid barrier decreases, which is why dry skin is much more common in older people," says Arboleda. Signs that your skin is dry are itchiness, redness and ashiness (mostly experienced by individuals with darker complexions).


Arboleda believes that it's important to figure out which lifestyle choices or external factors may be causing your skin to become dehydrated. You should also visit a dermatologist or aesthetician so that a professional can recommend the best skincare regimen for your needs.


To improve the condition of dehydrated skin, Arboleda suggests products that contain moisture-binding ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen. For dry skin, look out for products that contain rich oils and lipids. Our editors' picks for moisturizers and serums are Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer, La Solution 10 De Chanel, Dr. Jart+ Water Replenishment Cotton Sheet Mask and Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum.


"Being properly hydrated is not only essential for your skin, but for every organ in the body," she says. "The skin also loves healthy fats: salmon, avocado, olive oil -- these are all wonderful if you are experiencing dryness or dehydration." Check out our list of nine foods that will help you glow from the inside out

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4 Men Get Photoshopped To Have ‘Ideal’ Bodies

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“My fear is that I’m going to like the way I look when I’m professionally photographed and then it’s just a reminder that I don’t look that way," Zach Kornfeld says in the beginning of a new BuzzFeed video. 


Kornfeld -- along with BuzzFeed's three other "Try Guys," Eugene Lee Yang, Ned Fulmer and Keith Habersberger -- tried getting photoshopped in a new video published on May 15. Each of the guys chose a picture featuring their ideal celebrity body type and recreated that photo with the help of a photographer, makeup artists, stylists and some helpful photo retouchers.


Kornfeld chose Justin Bieber's now-infamous Calvin Klein underwear ad, while Fulmer went all-in and recreated Cristiano Ronaldo's Emporio Armani underwear ad. Habersberger chose John Krasinski's Men's Health magazine spread and Yang recreated Channing Tatum's pose on the "Magic Mike XXL" movie poster.





Before the shoot, each guy grappled with how the end product would make them feel. “I might feel dismayed that I am not that, but seeing the fantasy of that might be really exciting," Fulmer said.


“I have this fear of seeing the final photo and being crushed and knowing that I can never achieve that ideal," Kornfeld added.


Take a look at all of the guys' final photos, both before and after retouching, below. 


1. Zach Kornfeld --> Justin Bieber


“I look huggable. I feel like Bieber is supposed to look f**kable not huggable.” 






2. Eugene Lee Yang --> Channing Tatum


“I’ve always wanted to look like this, but seeing this now in front of me makes me realize that I’ll always have a problem with my body."






4. Ned Fulmer --> Cristiano Ronaldo 


“If I wanted to look like this and have my job and spend time with family -- there’s not enough hours in the day.”






3. Keith Habersberger --> John Krasinski 


"While I lament that my body’s not better, I don’t know if I want to look like that. Maybe I like my soft body more than I thought.”






As a man, Kornfeld said, he's never had to qualify his attractiveness purely in physical terms before. 


“When I think of my attractiveness I think of my personality, but as guys you don’t often think of your body as sexual," he said, adding: “Overall, I think that a lot of people don’t know or won’t accept that many men out there have body image issues and we should be more open about discussing them.”


Watch the full video below. 




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Meet Kim Kardashian: The Secret Agent Intent On Corrupting Iranian Youth

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Kim Kardashian has been accused of many things in her 35 years on earth. Some believe her celebrity marks the downfall of modern civilization. Others say her family has singlehandedly laid waste to the bright young minds of tomorrow. Maybe they're right, but there's one identifier Kardashian has managed to avoid until now: international spy. 


According to a recent report by Iran Wire, a news website for local journalists, a branch of the Iranian government has been monitoring Kardashian's social media influence and activity to shield "young people and women" from Western values discordant with the government's brand of Islam.


The reality TV star has apparently been accused of working with Instagram in a complex scheme to undermine the “Islamic Iranian lifestyle,” one selfie at a time. 


As one of the most influential people in the world -- Kardashian's collective social media accounts boast a 115 million follower count -- she appeared on the radar of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corp, an organization tasked with monitoring and protecting Iranian culture from outside influence.


A very real threat exists in the country to people, especially women, whose values do not align with the government's religious conservatism. In recent months, the group has shut down the Instagram pages of several Iranian models, as well as warned 170 individuals in the fashion industry about the photo app, 29 of whom are set to be prosecuted, according to Iran Wire.


“Ms. Kim Kardashian is a popular fashion model so Instagram’s CEO tells her, ‘make this native,’” Mostafa Alizadeh, a spokesman for the Organized Cyberspace Crimes Unit, reportedly said. “There is no doubt that financial support is involved as well. We are taking this very seriously.”


According to Alizadeh, Instagram's CEO Kevin Systrom's master plan is to "make fashion modeling native to Iran, and Kim Kardashian is implementing his scheme for him," reports Iran Wire. 


Kardashian's response to the report can essentially be summed up by a "New phone. Who dis?" According to People, when asked about the claims, she said, "What? For who? I just landed and came here [from the airport]. I have not heard that one. Thanks for the heads-up."


TFW you're so popular the Iranian government thinks you're a secret agent: 




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Rock N' Royalty: My Interview with The Great American Heiress Ariana Rockefeller

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Heritage and class, bright and beautiful, with a modern touch of elegance, are just a few of the descriptive's that come to mind, when I think of the amazing emerging New York fashion designer Ariana Rockefeller...After, a couple of times, of our trying to connect, (once even while in Tennessee - whilst I was visiting my father, who happened to be in a nearby proximity, while she was also in the state with her family). And then again in Los Angeles we missed one another by a day... Conclusively now that we're both in NYC, at the exact same time, I knew it was a triumph that I would finally get to meet and also have an in person interview, with this very talented, humble spirit, to find out and share all the latest, on her gorgeous new handbag line, and her amazing life lessons.

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SUSAN HOLMES McKAGAN: What was the inaugural inception, for the thought behind the Ariana Rockefeller Handbag? What were the type of bags you wanted to create? Who's the woman you are dressing?

ARIANA ROCKEFELLER: I think it stemmed from my need for the perfect bag in my day-to-day life. Whether it was a day consisting of running around the city, or attending a horse show, I felt like I needed a chic carryall. From that, I decided to create a collection of bags that catered to all kinds of needs, such as a functional daytime cross-body style (which can be worn at night, or during the day), or the stylish, yet a bit more formal, evening clutch. In total, there are four essential styles, in the Ariana Rockefeller handbag collection: the cross-body, the clutch, the tote and the satchel (which encapsulates my idea of beauty and sophistication), sort of my vision of a beautiful business woman, that represents the stylish feeling of my brand. I like to think it pays respect to the women I grew up with, especially my grandmother (Peggy McGrath Rockefeller), but still keeps a contemporary feel, and keeps with the evolving times such as myself. So, the girl I guess really is me. I've created hand bags that I want in my daily life, and also that I know my friends would love and wear--so it's really true to myself and my aesthetic.

SUSAN HOLMES McKAGAN: What are your favorite pieces?

ARIANA ROCKEFELLER: I truly enjoyed designing each piece, for a specific need, it's tough for me to say which one or two are my favorites. If I had to choose, I'd say my first choice would be the clutch. It's great for a red carpet event, or a cocktail party. My second choice would either be the tote or satchel. They are both equally beautiful... the satchel has the hardware inspired from my horse's bridle, which I love. I feel every piece of the equestrian tack, and equipment are timelessly elegant, and well made that that was really what I wanted, to have behind the handbags. I wanted a focus on the craftsmanship, the durability and how these pieces convey an always sophisticated and smart look. I like to think the tote and satchel are what I consider foundational pieces. The satchel has a sort of a ladylike daytime bag appeal, and the tote because you can throw everything in there from your iPad, to a pair of spurs, or horse treats!

SUSAN HOLMES McKAGAN: I understand you graduated from Columbia University in Political Science and a Visual Arts Degree. Immediately following school you became very proactive in philanthropic work while living in Northern Brazil, where you volunteered at an elementary school run by a non-profit organization. Tell us more about these steps, and how it impacted your vision with designing and giving back today?

ARIANA ROCKEFELLER: Collaborations are so big today and it's tremendously exciting to have that right now. I love that it is possible to do the work, and have the fashion cross over into the philanthropic sphere, and I think it's wonderful! When I graduated from Columbia, I decided to travel, and obtain even further knowledge from that experience, as well as work at the United Nations. This experience gifted me, with a more grounding and global perspective. All the traveling in Brazil, and Paris - provided me with a stronger, more well rounded, sense of self. The culmination of school, city, country life (near horses), and the work force helped me hone what my style was, and is today. I think when you're traveling especially, you really have to figure out what you need, and what works for your life, and how you can pack it all into a suitcase. Packing makes you think about what and how, you want to feel, and look--- It makes you fine-tune your style. I think those voyages helped me precisely figure out what I wanted, how I felt comfortable, and most beautiful, for myself. It also taught me practicality because you have to be--you're walking everywhere and living out of a suitcase. I was able to figure out my modern sense of style, fashion with a sense of function. Wayfaring to other cultures and countries helped me calibrate what I wanted and felt most comfortable in, including my own skin.

SUSAN HOLMES McKAGAN: Are there any charities that are near and dear to your heart today?

ARIANA ROCKEFELLER: I've been involved with The Humane Society Equine Welfare Protection Program. The Equine Protection Department campaigns to safeguard the welfare of horses. They crusade to end cruelty and abuse, horse slaughter, and irresponsible breeding while encouraging responsible horse ownership and providing support and resources to the horse rescue community I also work with The Dutchess Sanctuary. They are operated by The Fund for Animals in partnership with The HSUS--it is a 1,120-acre facility located outside of Oakland, Ore., that was established in 2008 as an oasis for about 200 formerly abused, abandoned, neglected, and homeless horses. They're both truly wonderful and do great work.

SUSAN HOLMES McKAGAN: How do you best describe how you culminate your artistry and expression from your heritage?

ARIANA ROCKEFELLER: I would like it to feel like an extension of me, while honoring the sensibilities of my family and their long-time understated elegance. We're a family that has devoted themselves to our commitment for the love of arts, public service, and a general philanthropic mindset that really bonds us together. We are one of the only American families (Industrial Revolution Era) that have stayed together for seven generations.

Esthetically, my goal is to represent a classic yet youthful and modern feel, and reflect what a member of the Rockefeller family might wear. I wanted my brand to pay an homage to not only my family, but also how I go about my business and I'm proud of where it started and where it's gone--and feel blessed that the support from my family, has been wonderful. Moving forward, my generation the modern generation can really understand what the modern Rockefeller is with honoring what the heritage was. My great grandmother would have worn this, and perhaps my future daughter or nieces and nephews would wear it. It crosses seven generations and more, hopefully.

SUSAN HOLMES McKAGAN: What's one thing you'll never stop doing?

ARIANA ROCKEFELLER: I'll never stop riding and being around horses, or being involved with them. My grandfather still drives his carriage horses; it's a" two-in-hand" which means he has two horses in a horse drawn carriage. He rides them around Westchester where there are carriage roads that my great grandfather built. He and his affinity with the animals, inspires me so much, that we even did part of the brand's photo shoot in the carriage houses with my horses.

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Queen Elizabeth II Rarely Cries, But Just Shed A Tear For Fallen Soldiers

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As much as Queen Elizabeth II is known for her bold style and keen sense of humor in public, she's arguably just as well-known for keeping her emotions to herself while in the public eye. 


But her majesty definitely appeared to be moved to tears in Stafford, England Tuesday at a memorial for fallen soldiers of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, which was founded in 2006 and of which she is the Colonel-in-Chief. 



The queen chatted with wounded veterans, as well as families of the fallen soldiers. She then unveiled a new memorial that reads "Our Kingsmen Lions of England."






In one photograph, she appears to be wiping a tear with a gloved hand. She placed a wreath on the memorial with the note, "In memory of the glorious dead. Elizabeth R." 




How rare is this display of emotion from the 90-year-old monarch? The queen famously shed tears during a 1997 ceremony when the royal yacht Brittannia was decommissioned in a cost-cutting measure after 40 years of service, but has kept a mostly dry eye since. 


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Why Snapchat Is Chrissy Teigen's Safe Haven

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Chrissy Teigen is one of those celebrities that kind of does it all. She models, co-hosts "Lip Sync Battle" with LL Cool J, and can proudly add New York Times best-selling author to her résumé thanks to Cravings -- a rare celebrity cookbook containing recipes you'd actually want to make.


No, really. Reviews of the book have been largely positive and she gets major bonus points due to the fact that you can buy all the ingredients at your local grocery store -- you know, since nothing requires "moon dust." While putting the book together, Teigen was also cognizant of the reality that not everyone has a food stylist at their disposal. 


"We tried to keep all the photos really messy and we made sure they were attainable," she told The Huffington Post in an interview on Tuesday. "My worst fear is that someone would make something and it wouldn't look like the photo, and they would think they failed. Because I know I would do that. Everyone posts these perfect photos of food all the time and I would want to know if I did it right. So I didn't want it to be daunting or scary to people."



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I confessed to her that I don't actually cook, so I needed the most idiot-proof recipe she has. Surprisingly, she suggested the recipe for John's Fried Chicken, which she said her husband, John Legend, has been making for 10 years now with Lawry's Seasoned Salt. It's a dish that's full of memories for the couple, as Teigen explained that Legend made it at a barbecue where she met all of his friends for the first time. "It's always been one of my favorite things he's made," she said. She also assured me that I will not be able to screw up her Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe


"Because if it's like, 'Oh, I put in too much cheese,' well that's awesome. If you put in too much pepper, that's fine. It's supposed to have this overwhelming pepper flavor," she said.



Of course, it was Teigen's choice to dine out with Legend recently that landed her in the news after hoards of angry Internet commenters, aka haters, criticized her for going to dinner just two weeks after giving birth to her daughter, Luna. Teigen experienced criticism at nearly every turn during her pregnancy, which is something that she can't quite comprehend. She chalked the most recent "mom-shaming" incident up to just "another thing for people to be mad at."


The 30-year-old said she's been a fan of mommy blogs for a while, way before she became a mother. But telling other mothers what to do is not something that ever crossed her mind. 


"I would never be like, 'No! You are doing it the wrong way. This is how to do it.' And I don't know what possesses people to be like that at all ever, but people feel the need to speak their minds all the time," she told HuffPost. "Where it's that, or it's Baklava, or it's Fruity Pebbles, or it's what she looks like in the car seat. It's just every little thing. So it not necessarily just mommy-shaming, I've just dealt with it for so long that it's just another form of them sharing their opinion." 


Despite having dealt with this kind of thing for so long, Teigen said it still surprises her sometimes that people can be so hurtful. 


"It's always funny to me when it's said very passive aggressively, like, 'Well, for one, I never left my child.' Well, whatever, more power to her. I'm like, OK, you think it's wrong, obviously, and that's fine, but I don't know what would possess someone to feel the need to write 30 lines on an Instagram comment about it."


Teigen even tweeted earlier this month that Instagram needs to implement an option to disable comments on posts. It's an idea she still feels passionately about today. 


"I just got the freaking update for [Instagram] the other day and I was like, 'Wouldn't it be cool if they ... nope, no they did not.' But I don't feel like it would hurt them and I feel like it would only give some of us some sanity," she said.


Teigen continued, "I don't really know what good comes out of the comments on an Instagram exactly. I personally don't look at them and feel better because of them, but I definitely feel worse sometimes. So I just think if people want that option, then why not give them the option?"


Interestingly, she said she's actually finding Twitter to be a friendlier environment and is "loving" Snapchat because she's able to put out whatever she wants and "people watch it, they screen grab it, but you really don't have to read anything hurtful. And I really just take to that now." 


And if you've watched Teigen's Snapchats, there's no doubt you've seen photos of her with her adorable daughter. When asked what the best thing about motherhood has been so far, Teigen said something most mothers can relate to:


"It's really cool to see her kind of slowly focusing her eyes on you ... she just takes in everything, but sometimes you look down at her and you wonder, 'Do you even recognize me? I'm mommy.' But you realize that they do. They smell you. They know how your skin feels," she said. "That been really cute and I think bath time is one of my favorite things on the planet with her, because her eyes just get so peaceful. And John knows this face that she makes when he's burping her, it's just so vulnerable and sweet. Her eyes get all big  and waiting for her burp and that, to me, is the cutest thing on the planet."



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Candice Swanepoel Reveals Baby's Sex In Stunning Fashion

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Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel gorgeously (would there be any other way?) let the world know the sex of her baby on Tuesday.


She posted to Instagram a topless black and white photo of her tummy spilling out over unbuttoned jeans with the caption: "My not so little boy."


The South African stunner's classy image quickly drew hundreds of thousands of likes.


Swanepoel announced her pregnancy with her fiancé, Brazilian male model Hermann Nicoli, in March.



My Not so little boy

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Daniel Storto And The Art of Glove Making

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Gloves have been around for centuries. Pharaohs wore them as a symbol of their power and position. Vikings fought over them. Queen Elizabeth 1 was into glove play, flaunting her pretty hands before her courtiers by putting on and removing her gloves. Queens, Kings, Popes and bishops still wear ornate ceremonial gloves. Duels were instigated by bitch slapping the offender in the face with a glove. In the 1800s long gloves were de riguer at the opera and other formal events. In 1925 Hermès introduced leather gloves with matching handbags. In the 50s and 60s Coco Chanel accessorized her iconic suits with short gloves. Jackie Kennedy brought the glamour of couture and her signature white gloves to John F Kennedy's White House. What well dressed dominatrix would be caught without them? Michael Jackson's Swarovski crystal covered glove sold at auction for $350000.00.

Daniel Storto understands the art and seduction of gloves. He's the last glove maker in Gloversville a small town located in the foothills of the Adirondacks. In it's heyday Gloversville's factories and workshops produced more gloves than it's counterparts in France's glove making regions. As times changed the town's economy slumped as gloves began being mass produced in factories overseas.

The blood of Abruzzo runs in Storto's veins. His grandfather was a shoemaker and artisan. Gloves are Daniel's grand passion. From his shop on Main Street he carries on the tradition of Gloversville's past working with tools, dies, and vintage glove molds passed down from the 1800s.

Hamish Bowles, Vogue's European editor at large, invited Storto to recreate all the gloves for the Met's 2001 exhibition Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years. Irving Penn photographed Storto's gloves for the last cover he shot for American Vogue. Storto has collaborated with an A list of fashion's most innovative designers. His work has appeared in Esquire, Interview, The New York Times and TIME magazine. His gloves are part of the permanent collection at the Met's Anna Wintour Costume Center and The Art Gallery of Ontario.

How did you get started making gloves?
It was 1973 in Toronto. My boyfriend at the time would buy me vintage gloves. His was a weirdo. I don't know why he did but I liked it. I was fascinated by the construction. How they were sewn. The Victorian period as well as gloves from the 50s. All hand sewn. I wanted to make some. It was a technical challenge. I was up for it.
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What goes into the glove making process? Are all your gloves hand sewn?
My leather and suede gloves are all completely hand sewn. Needle, thread and thimble only. I make every pair myself. So if you own a pair of my gloves know this, I made them. And that's rare in today's fashion world. I've sewn gloves as a passenger in a car, airplane, and heck even in a horse driven buggy.

The process of making custom made gloves is very personal. Imagine this. I'm touching, studying, measuring and tracing your hands. Of course the process is erotic. From my hands to yours. I have had many glove affairs.

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Tell me about the town of Gloversville and your shop.
Gloversville New York was once the glove capital of the world. I am the last glove maker here that makes fine dress gloves with the only storefront glove making shop in North America where you can look in and watch me at work. Today, Gloversville is like living in a Diane Arbus photograph. It's surreal. This town once had over 750 glove factories going at it full tilt boogie. The locals could care less of what this town was famous for. I struggle with this. As a Canadian I am preserving a piece of American history. Now it is all but completely erased. I find this shocking. It's a sad story. The town is littered with empty glove factory buildings. Some monumental in size others as tiny as doll houses. All with a history. Its like the day the earth stood still. It's a great American story waiting to be told.

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What designers have you collaborated with and who would you like to work with?
I have worked with many designers. Geoffrey Beene was totally far out and a genius. He would send me large padded envelopes with just fabric swatches and then let me design and make gloves for his collections. Alexander McQueen loved my large scale sculptural gloves. Weirdo's like me work really well together.

I was spoiled early on. I lived in Hollywood from 1982 to 1997. I started with Bob Mackie when I walked into his design studio on Melrose Avenue carrying a violin case filled with gloves. He introduced me to everyone. I worked on a lot of pictures. I made gloves for Meryl Streep, Jessica Lange, Whoopi Goldberg, Debi Mazar, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Cher. You know, the best.
In fashion I pretty much have worked with some of the greats. Geoffrey Beene, Paul Smith, Alexander McQueen, Dries van Noten, Thom Browne, etc. (Tom Ford please call me.)

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What projects are you working on now?
Currently I am developing a new series of sculptural shapes for my leather gloves. They are like soft sculptures similar to the work of Claes Oldenburg. I enjoy working against the grain because it is so not fashion industry shit. I am inspired as always by shape and form and by some great artists such as Richard Serra, Ellsworth Kelly, Zaha Hadid just to name a few.

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Can you share something about your son Andre? From the photographs I've seen, he looks cool and enigmatic like his dad.
My son Andre was born in Antwerp Belgium. I was living there working with Dries van Noten. I have raised him all on my own. Today the two of us live in Gloversville and he is pursuing a career as an actor. At age 5 he knew every Bette Davis line from the film Whatever Happened To Baby Jane. He grew up listening to Peggy Lee, Dusty Springfield, Joni Mitchell and Buffy Saint Marie. His favorite artists are Yoko Ono and Salvador Dali. He is a wonderful weirdo.

Where can we buy your gloves?
My gloves can be viewed and ordered through my website www.danielstorto.com

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This Stunning Chain Mail Gown Is Kim Kardashian's Sparkliest Dress Ever

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Diamonds are Kim Kardashian-West's best friend. 


Or, at least, dressing like one is. Mrs. West continued her string of stellar looks this week at the annual de Grisogono party in Cannes Tuesday night, wearing an absolutely stunning chain mail dress designed by Lanyu Couture with de Grisogono jewels. 


The 35-year-old sparkled from head to toe. 



The dress, which was custom made for her, had an even more dramatic view from the back:



She spent the previous day visiting Fawaz Gruosi, founder of de Grisogono, to -- what else? -- play with a 404-carat diamond. "Wow! I thought I'd seen it all but this is the biggest diamond I have ever seen," she captioned a photo of herself playing with the precious gem like it was a toy. 



Wow! I thought I'd seen it all but this is the biggest diamond I have ever seen. Massive 404 carats at de Grisogono! @degrisogono

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We could try to sum up our feelings on both that massive diamond and that dress, but we'll let Kim's face here say it all for us:


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