Misty Copeland made history in June 2015 when she became the first black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theater. The Brown Girls Do Ballet Instagram has almost 90,000 followers, spawning both a book and a movement. Slowly but surely, the dance world is becoming a more diverse place. 

And yet, as with many other corners of the clothing and beauty industry, there is still a lack of inclusivity when it comes to options for dancers whose skin tones aren't white. Although some companies do offer dancewear in multiple skin-tone shades, options for darker tones are few and far between.

Mahogany Blues, a dance apparel company started by swimsuit designer Whitney Bracey, hopes to change that. She learned of the narrow offerings in nude leotards following the success of Brown Girls Do Ballet, which was started by Bracey's friend Takiyah Wallace. Bracey told The Huffington Post she decided to do something about it back in March of 2015.

"I began to research and found that many dancers have to dye their leotards in various ways, from using makeup all the way to using tea to dye them so that the leotards would match their skin tones," she said. "I felt like dancers whose skin isn't considered the nude norm shouldn't have to go through these extreme measures just to be up to par with other dancers. This should be something that is readily available to them."

With her swimwear background in tow, Bracey set out to make an inclusive line of leotards. A company that started out quite small -- Bracey was creating and sewing all the garments herself -- has grown to a team of two thanks to Elizabeth Law, who Bracey calls "the other half of my team." The line will soon grow again to include menswear, and the current offerings will grow from four shades to six: another dark option, and one paler shade -- the result of Bracey learning that, as she put it, "not only dancers of color have this problem of finding the right nude."

Bracey, a Dallas native, told The Huffington Post she believes it has taken so long for more nude shades to be introduced is because until now, "the typical nude ... matches the skin tones of the majority of ballerinas that you see in the spotlight." But based on the sheer volume of business Mahogany Blues has done in the past year alone, clearly the demand for a more inclusive range exists.

"The most rewarding aspect is just being able to read testimonials and hear stories from people who have purchased from us or that have heard about us, or how our products have impacted their daughter's lives in such a positive way. Something as simple as offering these leotards in different shades of nude makes them feel like they matter and that they are important, because our company intentionally created products with them in mind," she said. 

For those of us who are not actually dancers but, you know, want to keep the dream alive, we suggest wearing these leotards (which retail for $45 and are named after Disney princesses) with a pair of those inclusive Christian Louboutin nude ballerina flats.

Head to Mahogany Blues to learn more. 

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Tina Fey has been making us laugh for nearly two decades. The comedian/actress/producer/writer is a jill-of-all-trades and has had one extremely successful Hollywood career. We can thank Fey for her uncanny impression of Sarah Palin, the creation of our favorite movie (Mean Girls), our favorite TV show (30 Rock) and so much more. 

But today, in honor of her 46th birthday, we want to celebrate her killer style. When Fey first made her red carpet debut, she favored pantsuits and polos, but over the years her style has morphed and she has become a best-dressed mainstay -- just check out some of her looks from this year alone.  

Happy birthday Tina, may your style continue to slay and your jokes continue to kill. 

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Raise your hand if you agree that a scalp massage is one of the best things about getting your hair done at the salon. All of our worries seem to fade away once our stylist or their assistant rubs our scalp with their fingertips in gentle, circular motions. In fact, we get so comfortable that there have been multiple times when we fell asleep at the shampoo bowl only to be awoken by loud hair dryers. 

It's pretty obvious that scalp massages help to instantly alleviate stress. Yet, we've heard many times that this simple technique is also great for the overall health of our scalp and hair. We'd believe just about anything after a five-minute massage. So we asked Anabel Kingsley, a trichologist at Philip Kingsley, and Triana Francois, a hairstylist at Haven Spa in New York City, to explain the health and beauty benefits of a scalp massage.

Scalp massages can decrease stress and boost your mood.

Stress prevents the body from functioning properly, according to Francois. "Scalp massages increase the production of serotonin, a chemical in your body that increases your mood," she says. 

Scalp massages help to create a good environment for hair growth.

The treatment promotes circulation to the hair follicles. Francois explains, "Blood flow to the hair cells means healthier hair growing out of your scalp."

"The health of the scalp is vital to the health of the hair," says Kingsley. "Scalp massages aid in the removal of dead skin cells from the scalp -- and a flaky scalp is known to worsen hair loss in certain individuals. It can be very beneficial to those who suffer from scalp conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis."

Effectiveness is highly dependent on the application of the appropriate creams and products prior to the massage. For individuals with dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, Kingsley recommends masks containing an exfoliant such as salicylic acid such as the PK Exfoliating Scalp Mask, as well as soothing agents like aloe vera extract. Zinc can be beneficial for those with really oily scalps as it helps to regulate sebum production. The use of steam (moist heat) can also make a scalp massage more powerful.

Scalp massages stimulate blood flow to and from the skin.

As Kingsley notes, this increases oxygen supply, aids in lymphatic drainage and improves the suppleness of the skin. Be sure to look for active ingredients like menthol and peppermint in scalp masks, drops and toners to deeply penetrate into the skin.

Francois prefers to use aromatic and mentholated oils like rosemary and eucalyptus because they help to create a peaceful and calm environment and stimulate the hair follicles. "You should apply a nickel-size amount dispensed equally onto your finger. Rub hands together before applying to the scalp," she says.  

Two basic types of scalp massages are effleurage and petrissage.

Effleurage involves circular, stroking movements and petrissage is gentle kneading and lifting of the scalp. These two are the most common types, according to Kingsley. "Scalp massage should start at the front of the scalp and work towards the back. It should be done gently yet firmly with consistent pressure," she says.

Francois believes the best way to perform a scalp massage is using circular motion. To accurately do this, she suggests placing hands in a L-shape form. Use the shape for the hairline. "Be mindful of the amount of pressure used in this area as there are sensitive pressure points," she says. "For the rest of the scalp, use all your fingers with applied pressure in a circular motion."

Take extra precaution not to tangle the hair during massage. Kingsley says, "This can cause breakage and even pull hairs from their follicle. Too much pressure around sensitive areas, such as the temples and nape of the neck, should also be avoided."

Scalp massages should be a regular part of your hair regimen. 

While there is not set amount of scalp massage you must give yourself, Kinglsey advises doing the treatment once to twice a week for 5 to 10 minutes.

Francois adds, "By taking deep breaths during your scalp massage, you will enhance the effects of your massage due to the increase of oxygen flow throughout the body." Why does the way you breathe really matter? "This is beneficial because an increased amount of oxygen flow leads to an increased blood flow, allowing the cells to function at their fullest potential," she says.

"It should be stressed that where hair loss and/or hair thinning is an issue, diet, lifestyle and metabolic functions must be looked into," says Kingsley. "Scalp massages using the appropriate products will help encourage and support new growth, but alone it will not be enough to get sufficient results."

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Detox baths are highly underrated. 

"When prepared for and taken properly, a bath can relieve your toxic load -- as well as mental and emotional stress -- easily and at very little expense," says Susanne Bennett, a natural allergy doctor and Huffington Post blogger. "The bath is your missing tool to better health." 

In a HuffPost blog on deep-cleaning your pores, Sumbody CEO/founder Deborah Burnes explained, "If your pores are clogged, not only are they unable to properly absorb any skin care you may use, they cannot expel the toxins and oils they have been processing.

Before you go tossing everything besides the kitchen sink into your bathtub, you need to know exactly what ingredients work best and why. Detoxing is a controversial subject, so seek the medical advice of a doctor. 

Below are five DIY detox bath recipes that will cleanse and calm your body. No bath? No problem. You can easily modify these recipes for soothing foot soaks.

1. Himalayan Pink Salt, Grapefruit & Ginger Detox Bath

Etta+Billie founder Alana Riviera believes getting your body into a relaxed state is one of the most effective ways to stimulate your body's natural healing process which includes eliminating toxins. And detox baths are a great way to do this!

"Himalayan pink salt has been used for centuries in both food and skin preparations for its healing properties,"says Riviera. "It naturally balances moisture content of skin and improves circulation. Grapefruit essential oil acts as a gently stimulant to your lymphatic system, aiding your bodies natural toxin elimination process. It also tones skin and soothes nerves. Ginger is a stimulating essential oil that aids circulation enhancing bodies natural healing process."

Recipe

1/2 cup Himalayan pink salt (if you can't get your hands on this, sea salt will do)

1/2 cup Epsom salt

1 tsp baking soda 

2-5 drops of Etta + Billie Grapefruit Cardamom Bath + Body Oil

2-5 drops of Etta + Billie Bergamot Ginger Bath + Body Oil

Instructions

Pour all of the ingredients into the tub as the warm water starts to fill the bath. Turn off the water, check the temperature to make sure it's to your satisfaction before entering. Then, soak for up to 30 minutes.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar, Oatmeal & Sea Salt Detox Bath

Patrick Kelly, the founder of Sigil Scent, created this detox bath recipe which includes common, organic and green household items for a clean, luxurious beauty routine. "Apple cider vinegar nourishes the skin with essential vitamins and minerals. It also helps to deodorize and restore the skin’s natural pH," he explains. "Oatmeal calms irritation and redness while softening the skin."

Recipe

1/2 cup sea salt

1 1/2 tsp grated organic ginger

1/8 cup organic apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup organic and cruelty-free coconut oil

1 cup wild rose petals

1/3 cup organic oatmeal

2 tbsp Sigil Scent of your choice

Instructions

Pour all of the ingredients into a warm bath. Make sure the water is hot (not scalding) before you dive in for 15-30 minutes.

3. Bentonite Clay & Lavender Detox Bath

A calm, relaxing bath is the perfect opportunity to gently detox the skin and balance hormones, according to Megan Schwarz, the founder of online natural beauty mecca Seed to Serum. "Epsom salts are an excellent source of magnesium, a miracle mineral that aids with sleep and calms the nervous system. Bentonite clay pulls toxins from the skin and gently exfoliates, and both lavender and frankincense essential oils instill tranquility, relax the mind and soothe anxiety," she says.

Recipe

1/2 cup Epsom salt

1/2 cup bentonite clay

3 drops French lavender essential oil

3 drops frankincense essential oil

Handful of lavender flowers (optional) 

Instructions

Combine the salt, clay and oils into a bath. Add the lavender flowers last. Then, sit in the detox concoction for 25-30 minutes.

4. Fresh Herbs & Baking Soda Detox Bath

After recently moving into a new home and only having a shower for years, aesthetician and founder of Cultivar Clara Williams says baths have become a part of her daily routine to revitalize her after work.

"First, I recommend using some nice salts. Epsom or sea salts will work, but don't use regular table salt," says Williams. "Salts are high in a range of minerals and nutrients like magnesium and sulfate that help the body to function properly, including natural detoxification and healthier skin. I add a handful of the fragrant fresh herbs that I've been growing, too. And yes, I sometimes add dandelion flowers because they are pretty and they are not just weeds."

Recipe

2 tablespoons Epsom or sea salt 

1 tsp baking soda (look for aluminum-free baking soda)

Handful of herbs (tie them inside cheesecloth to help keep the tub clean)

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Add your ingredients to your bathwater and enjoy. Some herbs Williams suggests for your detox bath: parsley (soothes inflammation and tones skin), rosemary (for relaxation) and mint (for healing). Pro-tip: baths are even better with a glass of wine and a candle.

5. Seaweed & Epsom Salt Detox Bath

"By adding Epsom salts, dead sea salts and seaweed powder to a hot bath, you'll be recreating the experience of a beach day, in your bathroom," says Gilbert Chrispin, the co-founder of homemade bath and body products line Mi-Me. "The countless vitamins, minerals and nutrients in the salts and seaweed help relieve stress, ease aches and pains, rid the body of toxins and help induce sleep."

Recipe

1/4 cup epsom salt

1/4 cup Dead Sea salt

1/2 cup seaweed powder

*For an added boost to your detox bath and a true spa-like experience, add seven to 10 drops of juniper berry, lavender, sandalwood or patchouli essential oils.

Instructions

Combine the salts and seaweed powder in a container then stir into a hot bath. Amp up your bath with no more than 10 total drops of essential oils. Soak for 20 to 30 minutes. 

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Buzzfeed's recent photo series called 12 People Talk About Their Scars, Birthmarks, Skin Conditions, And More features a collection of stunning images that get straight to the heart of the matter.

“It hurts when I read people saying things like, ‘I love all my flaws, even my freckles,’" says model Amada. "I don’t find my freckles to be a flaw."

Jennifer, who had open-heart surgery as a child, said: "I always knew the scar was there, but I wasn’t ready for other people to see it. ... Putting [this top] on and looking in the mirror today, I got kind of emotional."

To see the rest of the series please visit Buzz Feed. 

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With so many negative messages about physical appearance in society today, it can be hard to instill in kids a positive attitude toward body image, diversity and acceptance.

But an Australian Facebook page hit the nail on the head ... with help from some sweet stock photo dogs.

The Moderation Movement is a health campaign based around the idea of balance and fostering positive attitudes toward your body, eating and being active. On April 25, co-founder Jodie Arnot shared an enlightening post about body diversity and acceptance. 

The post includes a photo of different kinds of dogs, along with some simple but powerful text.

"One way you can explain size diversity and acceptance to young children is to point out how different dogs are," Arnot wrote. "Some are long and lean, some have a lot of muscle, others are round and soft, some tiny, some large, and we never expect them to be anything other than how they were born."

"We don't judge a Labrador for not looking like a Greyhound," she continued. "It would be completely ludicrous to choose one type of dog as the 'most beautiful' and then tease, shame, bully and entice all other dogs to achieve the same look. Ridiculous, right? ... Yet, our culture pressures all human bodies to look one way."

The post received over 1000 likes and has been shared over 600 times. As one user wrote in the comments section, "This post was a bit of a revelation for me too! What a great way to think of it!"

Analogy on point!

H/T Babble

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Actors do all kinds of weird things to get ready for roles -- giving up showering for two months, losing large amounts of weight, going undercover as a FedEx courier -- and now Cara Delevingne is rivaling the best of them with her own pre-film prep. 

In an interview for the latest issue of W magazine, for which the model-turned-actress stars on the cover, Delevingne explained the strange way she got ready to play Enchantress in the upcoming "Suicide Squad." Hint: it involved nudity and a forest.

"I met the director, David Ayer, at a hotel in London on a dark and stormy night. He didn’t tell me anything about the movie," she told the magazine. "Instead, he showed me pictures of these amazing, enlightened, powerful, but very evil women. He spoke to me about addiction and mental illness, which are things I find very, very interesting."

Delevingne then talked about meeting Ayer a second time at his house in Los Angeles. There, he asked her to read a scene from the play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," which Delevingne had acted in as a teen. 

"Somehow, when we were doing the scene, I became livid. I hadn’t felt rage like that in years. And then I got the part!" she said, adding, "There still wasn’t a script, but David asked me to go and try and find a forest and, if it was a full moon, get naked and walk through the woods with my feet in the mud, which I did. There wasn’t a full moon, but I howled like a wolf. It would have been really funny if someone had seen me." 

But if Cara Delevingne ran around naked in a forest then howled at the moon and nobody saw her, did it really happen? 

To read more from her interview with W, head to the magazine's website.

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When it comes to shopping for a man's swimsuit, there are so much subjective elements to consider. The length, the color, the fit, the ... level of appropriateness.

Alibaba, the Chinese online supergiant marketplace poised to make online shopping a huge industry by 2020 (it's aiming to become a $1 trillion dollar industry and serve 900 million shoppers), sure does leave a lot to be desired.

Clothes are easier to get now than ever before, but as you shop for swimsuits this year, please, please, please, please for the love of sunlight and warmth and children playing at the beach and public decency, be careful what you buy from Alibaba. In our search for summer swimwear, we couldn't help but notice that the vendor sells a LOT of suits that leave little to the imagination. We of course wanted to share our findings with you. Enjoy.

(In case you actually want to buy them, you'll notice that the prices are very cheap -- that's because most of the vendors selling the suits on Alibaba require a minimum order quantity.)

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Sometimes celebrities wear things us mortals have a chance of pulling off. And sometimes, celebrities like Bella Hadid wear this.

The model attended a screening of "The Unknown Girl" at the Cannes Film Festival Wednesday night wearing a custom red Alexandre Vauthier gown, de Grisogono earrings, a French twist and black strappy sandals. And all we want to know about it is... 

How?

Seriously. HOW?

We can't think of a single other person who could pull off this downright dangerous red carpet look this flawlessly.

 Well, maybe one person... 

Bravo, Bella. Bravo. 

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In 2014, American Eagle’s Aerie launched a game-changing campaign. The lingerie brand decided to feature only unairbrushed models in its ads, a move meant to challenge “supermodel standards.” 

Now it appears the company’s decision to champion body-positivity has paid off -- in big bucks.

After launching #AerieReal, the retailer’s sales grew 20 percent in the 2015 fiscal year, and the boom shows no signs of waning.

“We definitely had a creative moment where the team got together, and we just said, ‘Really, what’s happening today with millennials and the next generation?’” Aerie president Jennifer Foyle told Business Insider last year. “And we really felt like girls today are just more independent and stronger than ever. We just knew that it would really resonate with this generation.”

Amid an otherwise-dismal retail environment, Aerie’s sales rose 32 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. According to Reuters, this growth far surpassed the increase that analysts had expected.

“Aerie has a long runway ahead and I believe this is one of the most exciting and emerging brands in retail today,” American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein told analysts during a conference call on Wednesday.

He added that the company plans to build on “Aerie’s strength and momentum, selectively expanding and developing a strong customer following.”

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Prom has never looked so good. 

India Ross, an 18-year-old high school senior in St. Louis, Missouri, changed the prom game forever when she stepped out in a Beyoncé-inspired dress last weekend. Ross' dress channeled Queen Bey's 2015 Met Gala gown by Givenchy Haute Couture, which was bejeweled with multicolored gems. 

"When I gave my designer my money, I said, 'Can you make me feel like I'm Beyoncé?' And that's what she did," Ross told Cosmopolitan. 

She nailed the look, side ponytail and all. 

“Mesh material with over 2,000 hand-placed crystals was used to create my dress,” Ross, who's reportedly set to double major in fashion business and fashion merchandising at Columbia College Chicago in the fall, told Us Weekly of the $800 custom creation. “I had a local designer, Toi Hall, create it with the assistance of her brother.”

Ross said she and her date felt just like a certain famous couple. 

“My date and I felt like Beyoncé and Jay-Z,” she told BuzzFeed. “It wasn’t prom, it felt like we were at the Grammys, everyone slayed.”

No doubt Beyoncé would be proud. 

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When most of us have a problem, we complain about it. But when Daniella Yacobovsky and Amy Jain had a problem, they created a company to help solve it.

The duo met while working in investment banking, attended Harvard Business School together and went on to create the wildly successful company BaubleBar. The company was founded in 2011 and sells on-trend, affordable costume jewelry, direct-to-consumer -- something that Yacobovsky and Jain noticed was lacking in the market. While BaubleBar doesn't disclose revenue, sales were estimated to be in the $75 million range in 2015 -- so you could say these women know what they're doing. 

We were lucky enough to sit down with the founders and picked their brains about what they look for when hiring, why they've stayed out of the limelight and what they think of all the naysayers. Here's what we learned:

The problem they saw and how they solved it:

Daniella Yacobovsky: Amy and I had been best friends for a really long time. We were at business school and we used to work in finance. And we had this habit where we would go shopping for shoes to reward ourselves because we were working long hours and we hated our jobs. So we were shopping for shoes one day and we just started having this really organic conversation about how we were naturally the ideal customer for this category, we love jewelry, but we would never go down to the first floor of Saks and spend $350 on some of the necklaces that they were selling. So it started this whole conversation about our own purchasing patterns as consumers who love the product. We wanted great design, great trends and great quality, but at the right value. This is a product that, it's not a pair of shoes, we're not wearing it everyday through the season. We wanted to mix it up and change it up really, really frequently. It was product that we were buying to try a new trend. It was product that we were buying to refresh our wardrobes, to go from work to a night out and [we] felt that no one was really nailing it in the category in terms of delivering that mix of design and quality. 

Why they have intentionally stayed behind the scenes:

Amy Jain: I think it's two things. One, I think it's our personalities. The two of us are the type that want to be in the trenches with our team, building with them every single day. We said early on that we want to put our heads down for two years and wake up and hopefully when we do, we hear from people, "Oh my god, you work at BaubleBar, I love that company." And when we hear that, we're like, "How did you even hear about us because we've been at desks for the last couple of years?" I think the other thing is, we want this brand to be all about BaubleBar -- it's not about Amy and Daniella, it's not about the two of us. We're here in the background. Our job is to build a great team and really think about delivering that amazing customer experience.

DY: And I think one of the thing's that's really important about BaubleBar and that really differentiates us as a brand is, we aim to bring her access to amazing fashion and we are not niche in terms of our style. We are not feminine or edgy or boho -- we are really about finding your personal style through accessories and through the extra pieces. And I think that when you have one person that is the face of [your brand], you really are -- and this works for a lot of brands -- you really are putting a stake in the ground and saying, "This is the exact personification of who we are." We really shy away from that because I think something that's so core to who we are as a brand, is we want our girl to come to the site and feel like she can put together the pieces that feel like her personal style. 

Whether they think direct-to-consumer is the way forward for retail:

DY: You know it's hard to say. I think there are costs and benefits to both. With direct-to-consumer you can potentially cut out the middleman and improve costs for your customers, but then you bear the costs of driving awareness and excitement about your brand and driving traffic to your website, which is a very, very, very difficult proposition. When we were starting, we were coming onto the marketplace at a time when digital marketing was not as competitive or as expensive as it is today. E-mail was a far more viable channel and social media was really getting big. I mean if you think about Instagram five years ago, where we are today has completely changed. So all of those tools and all of those things that we had access to, we were at a special moment where we really were able to build up a strong base and awareness for our brand and I think that's getting harder and harder to do today.

What they look for when they're hiring:

DY: From a skill-set perspective of course it depends on the role. In terms of the things that we always look for, I think there is some element of scrappiness and hunger... that's something that is very hard to interview for, but really makes a difference. Even though we aren't a startup anymore, we're not a grown-up company either -- we're in this toddler, adolescent phase. The things that were really moving the needle for us when we were younger, when we were 10 people sitting in the middle of the room and people were comfortable standing up and shouting out ideas or putting forth a suggestion that, at the time, felt really revolutionary and groundbreaking, we want people to continue to feel that comfort level and not feel like oh well, I'm an associate, I'm a coordinator so I can't really speak up and share my voice or share my opinion.

What makes an employee shine:

AJ: We love team members that are very self-sufficient. During the interview, we ask; "This is a challenge that the business is seeing, what would you do?" And the question is adapted by team. I had an interview one day where the girl said, "I would write down all my questions and I would think about them and I would do x,y and z research and then I would come to you and ask, you what to do next?" And I was like, no, no, you don't understand, I'm asking you what to do because I have no idea. We really want partners that are going to help us figure out solutions and figure out answers, to Daniella's point, in a scrappy way. And scrappy for a start-up is resource light, bandwidth tight, dollar light -- so we love team members who are ready to roll up their sleeves, get in there and help us figure it out. 

The one piece of advice they would give their younger selves:

DY: I think my one piece of advice is that every single day is a total and complete roller coaster and to not be alarmed by the swing. We always joke, everyday you get the best news and the worst news you've ever gotten in the company. And I think when you're not used to that and you're used to a very consistent job or career, that initially is very jarring. It took us a little while, but now, I always joke with Amy -- if the building was on fire, everyone would be running from the building and we'd turn to each other and go,"Meh, someone will put it out." It's an exaggerated example, but you really have to learn how to just deal with that and I feel like now, I really apply that to every piece of my life, even my personal life.

AJ: I think the other thing we'd say is, a lot of people will tell you you can't do it. I think our advice to our old selves would just be, listen as much as you can, but trust your gut and trust your instincts because there are going to be a ton of naysayers but you can really come out the other side with something great.

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You'd be hard pressed to find somebody in the United States who doesn't know what a Chuck Taylor is.

A Chuck Taylor is no longer a man, but a shoe named after the man who made it the immensely popular wardrobe staple -- the Coca-Cola of shoes. But they haven't got the best reputation for providing good support to your feet.

Originally called the All Star, it was Converse's first athletic shoe launched in 1917 and made enormously popular by Mr. Taylor (an athlete himself who also had such a knack for getting basketball pros to wear the shoe on the court that the company later renamed it after him in 1932).

Wilt Chamberlain scored his 100-point game in them. And non-athletes took them off the court: Tommy Ramone rebelled against the establishment at CBGB in them. Hailee Steinfeld wears them on the red carpet.

Ice Cube wears them but makes a very good point: "It’s crazy to think that them basketball cats played in Chuck Taylors. I got Chucks in my suitcase right now, but that shit gives you flat feet." And he's not alone in that sentiment.

So Chucks are an affordable, stylish shoe that women and men alike can wear to work or on dates with everything from a suit to a dress and anything in between. But what do podiatrists -- you know, actual doctors who want you to live your best life -- think about them?

Dr. Alex Kor, the president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, told HuffPost that the most important feature in any shoe is the shank, the supportive structure between the heel and the toe. "Patients are more likely to have foot pain if their shoes bend in the shank," said Kor.

You can test your shoe's shank by bending it, he said, and the more rigid a shoe's shank, the "less likely [you are] to have foot pain. I cannot stress this enough."

Dr. Leslie Campbell, a podiatrist based in Allen, Texas, considers Chucks nothing more than a "glorified sock without adequate support or stability and minimal to no shock absorption. For those who have no particular foot complaints (pain), they are designed for the consumer moved by fashion and trends, not the individual seeking foot health."

For the most part, Chuck Taylors are "inherently very flat shoes and offer minimal arch support or cushioning," Dr. Megan Leahy, a Chicago-based podiatrist with the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, told HuffPost, adding that they can lead to arch pain, heel pain and even tendinitis. "This type of shoe can be improved by wearing a custom insole, such as an orthotic, or an off-the-shelf insert or insole. Without an additional insole, these shoes are not well suited to all day use for most people."

Kor agreed, citing original Chucks' "very flexible shank [which] would not be ideal for someone walking for eight to 10 hours per day," and points to Converse's recently released Chuck Taylor II, which has a "more stable shank" and a remodeled interior and sole to provide better arch support.

Still, Kor said, "I'm not convinced that I would suggest them for Wilt Chamberlain or Bill Russell. ... It is absolutely amazing that [Russell and Chamberlain] were able to complete an NBA season without sustaining major foot problems."

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