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What Seeing Big Women In The Olympics Means To Me

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This post originally appeared on Bustle.

By Noor Al-Sibai

I, like millions of other people, have been obsessively following the goings-on of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Every few years, a mini-Hollywood for the athletically-talented springs up somewhere cool, and for two weeks, we peasants get to watch their feats of strength and grace, all while looking down at ourselves and murmuring "there's no way I could do that!" My Olympics fandom is, unfortunately, marred by a nagging thought, present through all the coverage I watch: none of these people have bodies that even remotely resemble the wide-hipped, soft tummied flesh vessel I call home. At least, not until recently. That's why Sarah Robles' weightlifting win is a big deal for big girls like me: we finally have an Olympic medalist whose body looks more like our own.

Between Robles and American shot put gold medalist Michelle Carter, the 2016 Olympics have offered two incredible role models for body diversity in a worldwide-televised event that typically showcases the built and svelte, but not the curvy. To have two larger women win Olympic medals for their strength, athleticism and skill doesn't just offer visual representation for plus size women: it diverges from dominant roles for fat women in media, which typically casts big women as the fat, funny sidekick or the "sassy black woman." Both of these tropes are offensive and show fat women as one-sided stereotypes rather than, you know, nuanced individuals with as many dreams and experiences as thinner people.







Despite the significant fat-positive progress made in entertainment (and even in the health industry, which has long been considered at-odds with the fat positivity movement), it's telling that there are still so few plus-size role models in athletics, a field most consider to be in opposition to fat acceptance. The response to the concept of being plus size and healthy is so extreme that the supermodel Ashley Graham, who graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit edition earlier this year, was the subject of fat-phobic vitriol online at a mere size 16, only one dress size above the average American woman and what fat activists consider "small fat" or at the smaller (and more socially acceptable) end of the plus size spectrum.

Seeing Carter and Robles in the news showing off not only their bodies but, more importantly, their strength, was something of a revelation for me -- and I've been involved in fat and body positivity for eight years. Our culture has reached a point where we can accept big women and people can be as beautiful and desirable and stylish (and smart, and healthy) as anyone else, but we're only now making inroads into the concept that fat people and fat women specifically can also be strong and athletic as well.




There's a reason why people from marginalized, oppressed, and otherwise un-represented groups crave representation in society. Big girls like me grow up with so many implicit and explicit messages telling us our bodies are wrong, whether it's from the pages of the magazines we long to write for or the television shows and movies we aim to emulate. To see people that look like us, even if they're airbrushed (or elite athletes) begins to remove, in our minds, a barrier that seems insurmountable without those representations. Of course a few big female Olympians aren't going to suddenly make fatphobia and body shaming go away, but they add nuance to the body positive discussion that is increasingly co-opted to sell us crap we don't want, often while feeding us the same harmful lines of thought we were raised on.

Seeing big women winning Olympic gold medals and being praised for their incredible athletic prowess in the world's most exclusive arena tells us that not only are we able to wear the clothes we want or date the people we want, but we're also worthy of praise and admiration because of what our bodies can do, and not in spite of them. The growing trend of diversity at the Olympics, be it racial or body type, shows that on at least one world stage, those of us who are marginalized needn't apologize for who we are.

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Loving Kylie Jenner's Red Hair? Try This Test to See If Red Hair Will Make You Sparkle

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Last week Kylie Jenner rocked red locks on her Birthday which sparked a lot of attention and discussions online. Are you loving this look and has it prompted you to contemplate dying your hair red?

Try the steps in the video above to find out whether red hair suits your coloring. The test walks you through how to use color analysis and fabrics in your closet to decide whether going red will make you sparkle to give off your best.

Some of the benefits of choosing a hair color that is in harmony with your coloring include:

  • A slimmer and more refined facial shape and jawline.

  • A more vibrant and healthy glow.

  • Harmony and balance in your look.

  • A more youthful appearance.

  • Vibrant and sparkling eye color.

  • Lines, texture and any skin imperfections on the face are diminished.

  • Your hair color choice does not overpower YOU (also known as our eyes are more naturally drawn to focus on your face as opposed to your hair).


I recommend using your color analysis results as an input to all of your hair, makeup, clothing and accessory color decisions. By doing so, your look will give off your best sparkle everyday!

I hope this blog post inspires you to wear your authenticity!

P.S. - Don't have colors in your closet that were in the video above? These online color draping videos may help.

Carol Brailey is an Image Consultant and Color Analysis Professional based in Toronto, Canada. More of her blogs can be found at carolbrailey.com and virtualcoloranalysis.com. Carol is a member of the Studio Fontana team located in the Fashion District of downtown Toronto.

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Top Celebrity Stylist, Olori Swank, Shares Fashion And Life Tips

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Sought after global stylist, Olori Swank and her electric blue hair have become synonymous with pop culture and fashion. Like Rachel Zoe, Monica Rose and Ty Hunter, Olori is the nucleus of celebrity brands who have become defined by their sense of style. Her passionate embrace of individuality versus imitation and her mixture of high fashion interacted with an around the way girl look is what has made Olori the expert in all things beauty. Girls and women of an assortment of backgrounds and ages relate to Olori and follow her every fashion move. Like an artist creating beauty from a blank canvas, Olori knows how to stimulate our serotonin with visually memorable looks that are indelibly printed on the mind and hard to forget.

"Fashion is a powerful form of expression it allows us to say how we feel without words," she explained. "Your look is something that becomes a part of who you are but you must always be yourself. I kind of dress how I'm feeling that day. If I'm feeling super girly, then I'm going to wear all pink, ruffles, pleats, etc. If I'm feeling a little more tomboyish, I might even pull out the jeans I found in the men's section, and a crop top, and some Timberland boots. It just depends on my mood that day."

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In an industry that embraces the fashion of our culture while ironically ignoring the culture itself, Olori's presence is vital in shaping the essence of who we are with proper acknowledgement and the due credit that is rarely given. She fills a void in an industry that is dismissive to the very girls who set global trends that populate runways and fill department stores across the world. Fashion can be frighteningly nonchalant about ignoring and silencing girls without pallid ivory complexions so it's even more empowering to see a brown bombshell and style expert who knows that visuals run deeper than the physical. The images we put out there are tied to a message and can frame how people define us. Sure it's wonderful to have an eye for what looks good but when a person who resembles you masters all things beauty you know that your needs will be met and not ignored. Olori understand tones, shapes, hues, hair, brows and just about anything that relates to not just outer beauty but to the inner beauty required to really embody the word, this is what you call a master and that is who Olori Swank is.

"Everybody is so bothered about being relevant. My motto is be revolutionary," says Olori. Being relevant just means people are thinking about you in the moment. If you're revolutionary, people will think about you longer than you are on this Earth. You have to make an impact and do something no one has done. You have to be your biggest competitor. I am on constant quest to be better today than I was yesterday."

As someone who has branded herself beyond respectability fashion conversations it only made sense for Olori to finally share her world. With an immense social media following, A-list celebrity clientele and a sense of style that is rightfully emulated, the almost nuro-surgeon turned stylist shares her knowledge of all things beauty via her much-needed book, "101: The Blueprint for a Swank Life. Olori's book is a reference for beauty, business, relationships and life. I think every girl should have this book on her shelf or DIY embellished nightstand. It will elevate you in different aspects of your life and help you aspire to be the best version of yourself. Check out more of Olori's thoughts below via our sit-down with the young mogul on the rise.


You went to pre-med school?


"Well, it's not technically pre-med school, it's like a classification of a degree. When I went to school for psychology and biology, I was on track to do med school. It's definitely true that African parents only consider lawyers, doctors, and engineers for real jobs. So, I wouldn't disagree that I was probably brainwashed to be a doctor, but I legitimately thought that that was what I wanted to do. I never changed my mind or said, "Well maybe I'll do something else". But, because I went to school for 4 years all year round without taking a summer vacation, I decided that I wanted to take a full year off before going to medical school and I just wanted to have fun and meet people and just get out and do things. And in that year, I stumbled upon this wonderful career of fashion styling."

Did you already have a natural styling and fashion eye?


"Well, my parents are really really fashionable and they've always dressed me and my siblings no matter where we're going, even if we're staying home doing nothing. I remember getting up, taking a shower, and putting on my real clothes. So, fashion was always a part of me, I just didn't know I could do it as a career.I met the VP of label and he was like, "I have a new artist and I want you to style her." And at the time I didn't even know what a stylist was, so I responded to him with, "Oh, I don't do hair." And he's like, "No, I want you to do her wardrobe! Just dress her how you dress." And I thought I was just, you know, doing my friend a favor, but in actuality, I was beginning my career because, an hour later, the founding department of BMG was calling me. I didn't have any business experience or fashion styling experience. I just had to figure it out in that moment. And there, I realized that I really enjoyed it. And I decided to pursue it. [This was after college."]

What are four items every woman should have in their closet for the summer?

"Every woman should always have a pair of jeans that you love. Every woman's body is different. Jeans are probably the hardest thing for most people to find, so if you find a good pair, definitely hold on to it. I would say a good statement bag is good to have. I'm really really into lacy things right now, so something lace. If it's like , a lace maxi dress or a lace bomber jacket...I love lace. And, even though it's not a tangible item, I think every woman should have confidence in her clothes."

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Did you just wake up one morning and say, "Hey, I wanna have blue hair"?

"Honestly my hair was an accident. I didn't want blue hair, I wanted pink hair and purple highlights. And the hair stylist, I guess she screwed it up in some kind of way because when I got out of the shampoo bowl, my hair was blue. And I was traumatized, devastated, I cried. It was bad. I had never seen anybody with blue hair at the time. And I didn't want blue hair. But, I had to be somewhere, so she told me, go do what you have to do, and when you come back I'll fix it for free. But, when I got to where I was going, everybody blew up over my hair. I got compliments from the people there and everywhere else that I went after. I was like, "Hm, I guess I'll keep it." And I've had blue hair ever since. It's been almost a decade."

Do you have a makeup artist that lives with you? How is your face always beat?

"I think over the years I just kind of learned my face, so I know how to do my own makeup. I get nervous telling people that because a lot of times people tell me, "Oh, do mine!" and I'm like, "No, you don't get it, I only know how to do my face." I'd be scared trying to do somebody else's makeup. But over the years, I just picked up tips from different makeup artists. Or I could watch YouTube videos sometimes and just pick up tips here and there. But, I just learned to master my own face."

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African prints are now trending looking at the awards and the runways, etc. There's been a difference in how people accept our culture. What are your thoughts on the fusion of African prints into mainstream fashion?

"I love that African prints are popping up everywhere in mainstream fashion. Our prints have so much culture and vibrance and color. Looking at it just makes me happy, and I'm glad that the rest of the world is starting to get it. Being African, I'm used to seeing our prints worn in various specific ways. So seeing Kente bikinis and stuff like that, it's like 'Oh my gosh!' It's opened my eyes to a new world in African fashion."

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What is your favorite shoot or style moment?

"All my clients are really really different. I kind of enjoy that about them because I get to dress them for their personality. Every time Donald Glover hits a red carpet, I love it, because his fans are so used to seeing him grunge-y. So when we do red carpet, we clean him up a lot. The fans' reaction, that's always fun. Rae Sremmurd, they are super crazy, loud, they like everything that everybody else won't want to wear. And I love that because that's kind of my personality, rebelling against what we feel like should be happening and being comfortable enough to wear what you want to wear."

Do you have any entrepreneur tips?

"Yeah, I would say, Don't go into it thinking that it's gonna be easy. Because, a lot of times, people think that just because it's their passion, or their purpose that it's gonna be easy. It's never gonna be easy. Go into it with the mentality that it's always going to be worth it, never give up. My second tip would be to be consistent. And build a wonderful reputation. Word of mouth marketing is still the best form of marketing by far. You want to make sure that you have a good reputation and that you leave the people you engage with a lasting impression."

You can order your copy of Olori Swank's book here and keep up with the Swank Life through her online boutique that has everything from casual wear to high fashion all within a reasonable budget.

Keep up with Abesi on her blog, 7thandlotus.

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People Are Losing Their Minds Over The New Urban Decay Naked Palette

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Move over, Kyshadow! One of the original cult-followed eyeshadow lines just dropped a marvelously matte makeup palette.


Urban Decay, purveyor of those beloved Naked eye palettes, announced its newest such offering Monday: a brand new, 12-shade, entirely matte palette that was borne by fan demand. 



Urban Decay founding partner Wende Zomnir cleverly announced the new “Ultimate Basics” palette the same way requests for it were made ― via the comments section on Instagram. In a release, the brand explained that “inboxes have been flooded and social media comments have overflowed with requests for the perfect matte Naked palette,” making it a pretty fitting way to share the news.



The palette’s 12 shades range from a light nude to a black, and are made to work with every skin tone. The kit “has everything you need to get Naked at a moment’s notice,” according to Urban Decay. 



UD’s many followers flocked to social media to express their excitement for the new product:


















One sleuthy makeup maven pointed out a pretty uncanny similarity between the new Naked, which will retail for $55, and an older Stila eye palette. The Stila palette in her photo is apparently no longer available, but an updated version retails for $49. Urban Decay declined to comment.






Still, fans of the Naked line are sure to be waiting with bated breath to wipe Urban Decay clean of its inventory the second this newest version drops on Sept 18.

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26 Tiny Tattoos For Guys To Sneak Onto Their Bodies

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You don’t need a fully inked sleeve to make a statement. Micro tattoos can make plenty of a splash on their own. Heck, at this point, the question isn’t even whether you should sneak a tiny tattoo on your body, it’s which one ― and this roundup has you covered.


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The Painted Generation

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"It's a tattoo," the vivacious 19-year-old girl told her mother. Taken aback by the deep blue and pinkish red petals of a flower, wrapped in dark green leaves that looked more like lashing tongues climbing up her daughter's upper arm, the mother said, "Luckily, when you take a bath, it'll wash off because it's just too much." Surprised by her mother's ignorance, the young girl snapped, "Mom, it's permanent. I can't wash it off. I'll have it there for the rest of my life," the girl proudly replied drawing attention to each one of her words.

Is this the end of the conversation or will it be the beginning of an argument?

Plenty of people from older generations wonder why so many young and even some middle aged individuals, too, decide to paint their bodies with irremovable ink. Body painting is nothing new and it has been practiced throughout the world for different reasons. At the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslim children, men, and women paint various parts of their bodies with elaborate designs. These designs, of course, can be removed since they are applied with henna. As well, women in southern Asia paint their hands (even forearms) and feet with henna for different cultural celebrations, including wedding ceremonies. Henna is supposed to bring good luck. These designs are not invasive; therefore, they cause no pain and will eventually disappear. Native Americans and African tribesmen have also used body painting throughout history, creating ornate designs for ceremonial purposes. The ingredients used are from natural components and applied with different devices, including the fingers, on the surface of the skin, allowing the symbolic references to be eventually removed. Of course, one must mention the special daily ritual of putting on make-up and removing it after.

In the Pacific islands of Polynesia, sailors were introduced to a type of body painting that was permanent and the ink needed to penetrate the skin. Those from my generation were accustomed to seeing sailors with their distinctive tattoos, which were visually limited to any part of the arm even though some sailors had them on their chest or other body parts. The trend was then picked up by those who belonged to a bike gang, had a criminal past, or women who practiced prostitution. Seeing someone with a tattoo back then immediately alerted the senses with a rush of adrenaline in case running was the only way to escape.

These days with social media outlets, it is evident that some people feel better communicating through means that are not necessarily the spoken word. Tattoos can easily serve this purpose since they can provide explicit or implicit messages through images or the written word respectively. The practice no longer limits itself to be understood by those within a given group. As a result, nowadays, in addition to having a decorative function or being a symbol of belonging to a particular segment of society, tattoos have become a way to communicate with the general public. Of course, some of the motives for having tattoos are endless, such as having found a new love, losing an old love, showing one cares for a cause, or simply doing it for the heck of it on a night out with friends. They can also serve as a reminder of a particular challenge that was achieved and their purpose is to provide strength and determination to move on. As well, tattoos now appear all over the body even in hard to reach places because they're no longer restricted to the arms or chest. For women, especially, it has become a way to wear skimpier clothes as they show off their ink to the world. Fashion designers are probably reaping the benefits of tattoos, as well, as they conceive attire that allows tattoos in different parts of the body to be displayed with ease. Recently, at Miami International, I saw a woman with a very colorful tattoo depicting a bird with a wide wing span, right above her derrière, so her outfit was fitted with a huge round opening to allow the full tattoo to be visible and appreciated, yes, by others.

This is a society that has always thrived on change because boredom easily sets in, so when that last tattoo doesn't become a conversation piece anymore, it's time for the next one. Perhaps that's where the problem lies. When people have a new message they want to send out, a new cause they want to support, or camouflage the name of their last love among other excuses, the need to be inked surpasses the concept of reason, creating a perplexing labyrinth of designs and colors on the person's body, which might lose their original allure since the designs cannot be easily identified or might give a freakish look to the bearer. Because of this and some other reasons, a few people eventually decide to have their tattoos removed. This is a painful and costly process, which can leave physical marks. Of course, the possible diseases or infections that people can contract when being tattooed won't even be mentioned here.

As the tattoo culture continues to grow, those who can't wait to have the next design inked on their body should keep in mind that what they might see as something beautiful today might not look the same years down the road. Added to this are the changing "fashion" tendencies, which continually require some type of transformative process of what we wear, how, when and where we wear it. When the trend wanes, the marks will still be there as a reminder of the days of the painted generation.

"Grandma, Grandma, what is that paint you got dripping down your neck?" asks a four-year old.

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This Video Hilariously Imagines The Evolution Of Body Hair Shaming

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YouTube comedians Jessie Jolles and Tracy Soren perfectly capture the insane irony behind the entire concept of female body hair shaming — i.e., giving someone flack for choosing not to shave.


In a locker room somewhere between the present and the middle of human evolution, two friends ruthlessly zero in on one lady’s hairy ~area~.




What follows is the most irrational and hilarious guilt trip of all time, with one of the friends saying “Unless I’m baby smooth, I’m, like, grossed out.”


But when asked about male body hair? Oh, well, that’s a totally different story.




Yeah, okay. Good to know.


For more hilarious “Soren & Jolles” videos, head over to their Facebook page!

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Must-Know Fashion Inspiration From The Three Most Popular 90's Girl Groups

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There is no doubt about it, the 90's are in. Whether its fashion, music, film or television, the decade before the turn of the millennium is providing inspiration for many people. Fashion pieces that have clearly made a comeback include choker necklaces, floral "babydoll" dresses and crop tops.

The Spice Girls, TLC, and Destiny's Child were among the most successful girl groups of the 90's, whose popularity was influenced by their standout fashion choices. Their members continue to enjoy popularity today, both as individuals (like Beyoncé and Victoria Beckham) and when the groups reunite.

Let's take a closer look at these groups that provide fashion inspiration for the present.

The Spice Girls

Made up of 5 group members Emma Bunton, Mel B, Melanie C, Victoria Beckham, and Geri Halliwell, each member had a distinct fashion identity that corresponded with her nickname. As a result, the look of each Spice Girl is discussed separately below.

From Mel B, also known as "Scary Spice", take note of her penchant for wearing leopard print. Leopard print not your cup of tea? You can switch up your look by wearing a floral or geometric print instead.

"Posh Spice" Victoria Beckham often wore black clothing, including little black dresses. The color black is a fashion choice that never seems to go out of style, and the little black dress is considered by many to be a fashion staple. If wearing all black everything isn't your style, add a pop of color with your accessories.

Melanie C frequently wore a variation of track bottoms, sneakers, sports bras, and halter or crop tops, which reflected her nickname "Sporty Spice." The current incarnation of this style could involve yoga pants. As sportswear has grown in popularity over the years, there are a lot of sporty options to choose from. Not only are these clothing pieces in style, they can also be comfortable to wear- a big plus!

Emma Bunton was known as "Baby Spice." Probably her most memorable look consisted of pigtails, a light blue dress, and platform shoes which are also called creepers. Statement footwear would be a way to be influenced by this look. Keep in mind that to have standout footwear, you don't have to use heels, as "Baby Spice's" creepers show.

Geri Halliwell and the Union Jack dress. Get inspired by "Ginger Spice" and show pride for your country through your clothing. If you're not into the idea of wearing the image of a flag, you can wear clothing of the flag colors. In "Ginger Spice's" case, it would be red, white, and blue.

TLC

Crazy. Sexy. Cool. That was the name of a TLC album, and it also described their style. All 3 members had their own "look", but they would coordinate their outfits; following a particular aesthetic made it clear that Chili, T-Boz, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes were a group. Baggy shirts and pants, midriff baring tops, and overalls were some of the pieces that made up TLC's image which you can incorporate into your style now.

Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child shared a similarity with TLC fashion-wise, in that they frequently coordinated their outfits around a particular aesthetic but didn't wear identical clothing. The style choice to take note of, from the looks that Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé Knowles, and Michelle Williams wore, is a monochromatic color scheme. You can wear different pieces that work well together, and are made up of different shades of the same color. This fashion choice definitely catches the eye.

For current examples of 90's inspired fashion, look no further than singers Charli XCX, Rihanna, and Little Mix. Have the 90's inspired your style? Maybe you prefer a different decade? Share your thoughts in the comments.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MARIELA S.M.

A 2015 graduate from Boston University with an M.A. in International Relations and International Communications, Mariela holds a B.A. in Humanities from the Universidad del Turabo in Puerto Rico. She's passionate about writing and enthusiastic about contributing to Women's iLab. For more information about published works or to contact Mariela, you can find her at Linkedin.

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Here's Why A Higher SPF Isn't Always Better

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In a video published to The Atlantic Monday, medical doctor and all-around funny guy James Hamblin explains one of the biggest psychological missteps people make when they apply high-SPF sunscreen


“When you wear SPF 100, you’re more likely to think you’re invincible, and you never need to reapply it, and you never need to go in the shade, and you can stay out all day,” Hamblin said, as he squeezed sunscreen all over the table in front of him. “Where as when you just put SPF 30 on, you’re more likely to say, ‘Hey, I should still play it safe in the sun. I’m not invincible. In fact, I should reapply.’”


A false sense of sun safety is an easy way to get unintended sun exposure and a nasty burn, as Hamblin points out. 


But there’s also quite a bit of confusion about what SPF means in the first place. For example, despite what many people believe to be true, SPF 30 is not twice as effective as 15. Instead, SPF 15 blocks 93 percent of the sun’s rays, while SPF 30 blocks 97 percent of the sun’s rays, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.


That’s right, there’s just a 4 percent difference between the two.


Of course, those numbers rest on the assumption that the sunscreens in question live up to their SPF claims, which unfortunately, isn’t always the case. According to a Consumer Reports analysis of four years of sunscreen testing data, only 26 percent of natural sunscreens, and 58 percent of chemical sunscreens lived up to their SPF claims.


Clearly there’s a lot of misinformation flying around. But you’re not falling for any of it, are you?







For instance, did you know that it’s illegal for sunscreen manufacturers to claim that their product is waterproof? That’s because there’s no such thing as waterproof sunscreen. It’s also the reason you should always reapply once you leave the water, or if you’ve been sweating.


Another bogus claim: lotions work better than sprays. This one’s a little tricky. When used correctly, sprays, lotions and oils all work equally well. On the other hand, people tend to miss spots when using sprays, so it’s a good idea to spray on two coats or to rely on a formula that you know how to apply correctly.


So what should you look for when buying sunscreen? 


For starters, dermatologists say you should pick out a product labeled “broad spectrum,” which means it protects against both UVA rays, which can cause wrinkles and sunspots, and UVB rays, which burn your skin. Both UVA and UVB rays contribute to skin cancer over time.


Your sunscreen should also have an SPF of 30 or greater and should be water-resistant for 40 or 80 minutes of activity (again, reapply once you leave the water).


Whatever you select, make sure you use it every day, no exceptions.


“Find a sunscreen that you actually like putting on your skin,” Dr. Janellen Smith, a dermatologist at UC Irvine Health, previously told The Huffington Post. “There is nothing worse than a bottle of sunscreen sitting on your shelf that makes you cringe every time you think of putting it on.”


While we’re at it, you should be wary of “natural” sunscreens, which most people use improperly, opening them up to even more sun damage. Homemade sunscreens, which haven’t been tested for sun protection efficacy at all, are an even riskier proposition.


“It is quite clear now that sunscreens play a major role in protecting people from the ravages of skin cancer,” Smith cautioned. “Even if you chose to avoid certain ingredients, there is a sunscreen for you out there, so use it.”


And of course, sunscreen is just one of the many ways you should be protecting your skin from damage. For optimum protection, you should also:



  • Actively stay out of the sun during peak hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

  • Seek shade when possible.

  • Wear sun-protective clothing.

  • Protect easily forgotten areas (scalp, ears, eyelids, lips and tops of feet).

  • Visit a board-certified dermatologist for yearly skin checkups.

  • Never, ever go near a tanning bed.

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Bella Hadid Poses Totally Nude For Stunning Shoot In Vogue Paris

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Bella Hadid has stripped down for the latest issue of Vogue Paris. 


The 19-year-old, who stars on the magazine’s September issue cover alongside Taylor Hill, posed for photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for a stunning nude shoot inside the issue. In one shot, the model has her back to the camera as she looks over her shoulder, “smizing” like the pro she is.



Bella ❤️ @bellahadid for @vogueparis #mertandmarcus @emmanuellealt

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Hadid expressed her excitement about the shoot on Instagram with a caption posted under the same photo.


“#Freeingthenipple for our French Vogue cover with my brothers @mertalas & @macpiggott,” she wrote. “Thank you for opening my eyes to a new art form I love You! Thank you for the opportunity and experience @emmanuellealt @vogueparis and everyone for your support #LoveYourBody.” 


Hadid’s shoot comes just a few months after her sister, fellow model Gigi Hadid, posed nude for her own Vogue Paris cover



And here's the version where I'm wearing mostly Chanel N°5 ;) lol @vogueparis

A photo posted by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on




Incredibly good genes clearly run in this family. 

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Chris Pratt Hilariously Explains The Irony Of Being Named A ‘Man Of Style’

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Chris Pratt just gave us another reason to love him. 


The “Passengers” star was recently named September’s Man of Style by InStyle magazine, and because of that, he stars in a photo spread inside the magazine. He looks handsome, as always, but the best part about the shoot is Pratt’s Instagram commentary about the images. Leave it to him to turn a photo shoot in a work of comedic art. 


For instance, in the shot below, he pointed out the irony in the fact that he didn’t choose his own clothes for shoot, yet he’s considered a Man of Style. He did admit, though, that he prefers simpler garments. 


“I mostly like T-shirts with American flags on them,” he wrote. “Usually I go for the one on the top of the ‘shirt pile’ but I want to promote this nice magazine called In Style Magazine because everyone who was there that hot day we were doing the photo shoot was really nice.” 


They had nice food spread out. And they played good country music. And there were horses all over the place,” he added. “I feel like I took some pictures with some horses but those didn’t make the magazine. Maybe I accidentally closed my eyes or maybe the horse’s agent threw a Hollywood bitch fit for some reason.” 



@instylemagazine was kind enough to name me September's Man of Style. You can buy the #magazine on the stands now if it pleases you. This photo shoot was geared toward releasing the #magnificent #magnificent7 Movie in theaters September 23rd. Full disclosure I did not pick out any of the clothes which is kinda funny for a guy who is called the "man of style" I mostly like T shirts with American flags on them. Usually I go for the one on the top of the "shirt pile" but I want to promote this nice magazine called In Style Magazine because everyone who was there that hot day we were doing the photo shoot was really nice. They had nice food spread out. And they played good country music. And there were horses all over the place. I feel like I took some pictures with some horses but those didn't make the magazine. Maybe I accidentally closed my eyes or maybe the horse's agent threw a Hollywood bitch fit for some reason. The people who picked out the clothes have good style. No doubt. Oh! They even gave me a shirt!!!! Such a nice shirt. Like a flannel shirt but made out of pajamas and the thing cost like $500 or something ridiculous but they just gave it to me!!! So. Anyways. Hopefully this helps them at least sell $500 worth of magazines to make up for that sweet ass shirt. It's up in Washington so I can't send a pic right now of the shirt. But trust me. It's great. @instylemagazine September 2016 Man of Style on newsstands now. Photographed by @thomaswhiteside; styled by @jamesvaleri; photo director @lisamartin0563; grooming by @bridgetbragerhair; production by @kelseystevensproduction.

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In this photo, he got hilariously candid about his jeans being a little too tight and the sweat on his forehead. 


“I was sweating so bad they gave me that hat,” he wrote. 




Our favorite image is definitely this shot of Pratt “pretending to itch my neck in a Canadian tuxedo.” Seriously, it’s not easy to make the classic Canuck trend look this good. 




For good measure, InStyle sent the actor a bonus image with one of the horses that didn’t make it into the magazine. According to Pratt, the horse’s styling was all him. 


“I put that hat on the horse’s head. Boom. My idea! #classic,” he wrote, adding, “I’m like the horse whisperer. Right after this I got it to stand on one foot and break a board with a blindfold on. Then I jumped it. Over a mountain. Not to brag.”




All photo shoots should come with commentary from Chris Pratt. 

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Are You There, God? It's Me, Matt Damon's Glorious Man Pony

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At least it’s not a phoenix back tattoo


On Tuesday, Matt Damon made an appearance at a press event in Beijing, and instead of his signature crew cut, he sported a ponytail so luscious Pantene Pro-V is probably in the process of securing an endorsement deal.


No, seriously. Not only did his fresh chestnut locks more than rival those of his “Jason Bourne” co-star Alicia Vikander, but the style is also undoubtedly the actor’s most fabulous look since his “Behind the Candelabra” Farah Fawcett hair




It’s unclear why, how or when Damon found the time to grow inches of hair, so we’re guessing the pony is mostly made of extensions. The ponytail first made an appearance at a press conference last year for Damon’s upcoming Chinese monster movie “The Great Wall.”


He later admitted on “The Graham Norton Show” that his longer mane was the result of 700 carefully placed hair extensions. 


“I did a movie in China so I was there for about five months with that thing, and we did a press conference at the very end. It was hair extensions,” Damon revealed. “There were 700 hair extensions. It was a full day to put them in. They flew somebody all the way to Beijing to put them in. Then I had to manage that hair. I have a whole new appreciation for my wife and daughter.”





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Teen Does Photo Shoot To Prove Cancer Can't Ruffle Her Glam Game

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Meet the face that launched (more than) a thousand re-tweets.



A post by Andrea Sierra Salazar, who has cancer, has gone viral — receiving over 98,000 re-tweets and over 200,000 likes. The tweet features the 17-year-old Texan at a photo shoot rocking a gorgeous gown, fierce self-esteem and the caption: “Cancer doesn’t stop me from being a princess.” 






In February Salazar, who works part time as a model, found a lump on her neck, Buzzfeed News reported. Soon after she was diagnosed with stage 2 lymphoma. She lost her hair as a result of chemotherapy, and although she got to model in a bunch of fab wigs, she said her self-esteem was suffering.




“I would have never imagined being able to go out in public without a wig,” Salazar wrote on Instagram. “I had lost most confidence in myself.”




Salazar then connected with photographer Gerardo Garmendia, who decided to do a photo shoot with the young model using a theme she had thought of herself: “a princess without a wig.”



I’ve learned that the hair on someone’s head doesn’t define who they are as a person, but their actions and the way they treat others do.



“Andrea loves modeling and wanted to have a shoot showing that no matter what you go through in life, beauty lies within,” Garmendia wrote on his website.



The session was an instant boost to Salazar’s self esteem. She told Buzzfeed that she hopes that it inspires other girls in her situation.



“This journey has taught me to love and accept myself regardless of the way I look,” she wrote on Instagram. “I’ve learned that the hair on someone’s head doesn’t define who they are as a person, but their actions and the way they treat others [do]. All girls are princesses, and today I feel beautiful inside and out.”

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Teyana Taylor's Baby Girl Has A Headwrap Line Almost As Cute As Her

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Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert’s daughter, Iman Tayla (a.k.a. Junie), may be only 8 months old but she’s already inspiring fashion ventures.


As an ode to her bundle of joy, Taylor created a collection of headwraps for babies called Baby Buddah Bug.


The line includes a variety of wraps in different colors, fabrics and designs. Babies can get fancy with a red, leather “bug” or keep it casual with a denim “bug.” And for the convenience of the most active baby, it comes already pre-wrapped. 




Baby Buddah Bug will officially launch this fall, according to baby Junie’s parent-run Instagram page, but seven wraps are currently available for pre-order on the website. 


The headwraps sizes run from 3 months to 3 years with prices ranging from $35 to $80. 


Baby Junie is sure to have all the babies in the nursery rocking her “bugs.”




 H/T Clutch Magazine

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Kaley Cuoco Attempts To Go Full Method With 'Big Bang Theory' Haircut

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For some actors, the only way to own a role is to undergo a total physical, mental and emotional transformation. Leonardo DiCaprio ate raw liver and slept in animal carcasses for “The Revenant.” Jared Leto watched hours of violent crime footage and sent his co-stars grotesque gifts to channel The Joker in “Suicide Squad.” 


For Kaley Cuoco, chopping off a few inches of her hair and dying it a slightly darker shade of blond is enough to become her “Big Bang Theory” character, Penny. The actress, who recently began filming Season 10 with the rest of the cast, posted a photo of her “transformation” on Instagram.  


“Sending mad  and props to @faye.woods for bringing my cut and colour back to its ‘Penny’ roots,” Cuoco said. 




See if you notice any differences between her “new look” and the look she was sporting three days prior: 




Are we supposed to spot something? Because we’re stuck. 


Though a few inches might not seem like that big of a difference to us ― for Cuoco, the tiny, tiny change is just enough to help her figure out if she’s Penny or Kaley. 


“It’s very important for me to change my look after wrapping each season :),” Cuoco said in an Instagram post in April. “I love playing Penny, but it’s good for me to bring it back to Kaley. ” 




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How To Look Like A Long, Tall Drink Of Water

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I recently read an interview with actress Allison Janney in the New York Times Magazine. Aside from admiring her acting skills and comic chops, I am a little in awe of her lanky proportions. Turns out she is six feet tall and has always been self-conscious about her height. Turns out she had to play men in her first dramatic efforts as a teenager. Turns out the grass is always greener, as they say...

Personally, I don't know anyone who doesn't wish that they looked taller and slimmer! Myself included. I'm pretty tall (5 feet 8 inches) but not exactly slender. I was in my youth, but for most of my adult life, my weight has fluctuated from average for my height to about 10 pounds above where I'd like to be. I gave up trying to diet years ago because the results never seemed to last. Recent articles have suggested that our bodies have a "set point" in terms of weight; trying to reset it means constant struggle, and I'm just not up for it. I used to swim laps and go to the gym regularly, but now I just walk as much as possible at a brisk pace, swim in the ocean when I can, and hike with my husband and dog, occasionally.

I haven't given up on looking my best! I have just accepted that this is the body I have and I will dress it in ways that will make me look as long and lean as possible.

I am always surprised when women say things to me like "Well, you can wear whatever you want since you are so tall." Not true! I have just learned a few tricks to balance my proportions and make me look somewhat slimmer than I really am.

Here are a few tenets:

Dress monochromatically or tonally in dark colors
. Everyone knows that wearing black is slenderizing (there's a reason fashion folks live in it), but you can get bored pretty quickly if that is all you wear. You can get almost the same effect wearing any dark shade--navy, charcoal, burgundy--if you wear it on top and on bottom. A navy shirt and trousers will make you look slimmer than a sky-blue top and navy pants. However, if there is a big discrepancy between your proportions--say, you have wide hips and narrow shoulders/small chest--wearing a lighter shade on top can even things out, visually. Keeping it all in the same color family (shades of blue) is more flattering than wearing an orange or pink blouse with a navy bottom, for example.

Keep your silhouette close-to-the body, but not tight. Fabrics that skim your curves and drape are more flattering than stiff materials, in general. Avoid voluminous shapes such as gathered skirts, pleated trousers, puffy sleeves and exaggerated, horizontal details, such as wide lapels and waistbands, double-breasted jackets, thick belts and ankle-straps.

Show some skin.
While your impulse may be to cover up everything if you are overweight, don't do it! Nothing will make you look heavier. If you are busty, wear an open neckline (but not too low). If you have a tummy, put the focus on your legs with a hemline near the knee or just above. If you have wide hips, try an off-the-shoulder top to draw the eye towards your face. A shoe with a low-cut vamp can elongate your legs and slim your ankles. Even a bracelet sleeve can work wonders. You don't want to look like you are hiding everything.

Use patterns and graphic details to your advantage. All-over prints in muted tones can make wonderful camouflage. They keep the eye moving and,therefore, distract from the outlines of your figure. Vertical and diagonal details, such as stripes, color-blocking and piping, can do the same thing by making the eye move up and down or at an angle that deemphasizes your width.

Stop comparing yourself to others and find a good tailor.
Very few women have perfectly balanced proportions. Clothes that you buy off the rack assume that you do. It's not that fashion designers are insensitive; it's just that they have to work with certain mathematical parameters based on averages. The bigger the body, the harder it is to offer a decent fit because the variations are greater. One woman may carry her weight in her middle, another on top, another in her hips. The only option is to accommodate for all of those possibilities--which usually results in a somewhat shapeless garment.

The answer? Build an alterations budget into your shopping strategy. A difference of an inch or so in the length or a dress or pair of pants may not seem like much, but it can deliver incredible results in your overall appearance. Raising the shoulder slightly on a jacket or nipping the waist on a skirt can take a so-so purchase to so-fabulous! Having a few clothing items that fit perfectly is much better than having a lot that don't quite.

So, allow yourself to order a side of fries or an ice-cream cone now and then. Life shouldn't be all about denial. A little acceptance goes a long way! Enjoy.

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Here's What We Can Learn From Tracey 'Africa' Norman's Triumphant Return To Modeling

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Tracey “Africa” Norman, whose bustling career should have thrived for decades but came to a screeching halt as a result of being outed as transgender in the ‘80s, didn’t anticipate a return to modeling. And yet, nearly 30 years later, after a profile on The Cut put her back in the spotlight in December, all eyes, including those belonging to executives at Clairol, were on her.  


Norman, who posed for the haircare brand in the ‘70s and, as she told The Cut, ended up starring on its “the hottest-selling box,” has made a triumphant return as the face of its new Nice N’ Easy “Color as Real as You Are” campaign. It’s a truly vindicating and groundbreaking moment for the beauty industry and the first black openly transgender model, who says she stopped getting work after a fateful photoshoot for Essence.




It was there, Norman told The Cut, she believes a hairdresser's assistant she worked with many times who had a habit of "always asking her questions" revealed her identity to the magazine's then editor-in-chief Susan Taylor, who promptly shut the shoot down.


But if you ask her, landing the new gig with Clairol was “overwhelming and humbling.”



“I didn’t know who the clients were until I went to lunch and they sprung it on me at the table,” she told The Huffington Post. “I had this bevy of emotions going through me. I felt humbled, honored, joyous. I was truly holding back happy tears that such a huge company would reach out to me and wanted me to come back to represent them,” she said. 


Indeed, coming back to pose for Clairol was the ultimate homecoming for Norman, who, over the course of her career has also worked with the likes of  Essence, Balenciaga and  Avon. The difference between being in front of the camera now and then, however, she says was palpable. “Back then the attitude was quite negative and I wasn’t able to tell my truth. I was constantly worried about rejection. Now, I don’t have to worry about that ― it’s all out in the open. I feel a lot more comfortable to be me.”



The industry is no doubt changing. Andreja Pejic is gracing stunning magazine covers. Transgender modeling agencies are popping up across the country. Laverne Cox is one of the most recognizable faces on television. As a result of this more accepting industry, it is difficult to imagine Norman’s former reality of trying to make it in an already grueling industry all while being forced to conceal her identity from the very people hiring her for jobs.


Through this comeback, Norman hopes to shed light on the opportunities taken away from her as a result of being transgender and ensure that what happened to her will not happen to other people in the community. 


“I’m hoping people will take away from this that I am human and I was presented with this great opportunity to better my life. Unfortunately, because of people’s prejudices I was not able to do it. I’m hoping people will have more respect and gratitude toward the community now who are trying to get legal jobs and be in the forefront today,” she told The Huffington Post.



While she laments that things today can, of course, still be challenging because of “negative mind sets,” Norman was consistently able to push forward and continue pursuing her own goals in large part thanks to her mother. “She put life in general into perspective for me. Watching her and her strength surviving as a single parent in the ‘50s and ‘60s helped me to continue to fight for my acceptance.”


With the launch of this brand new, major campaign under her belt, we’d say that acceptance has been rightfully achieved.


Check out more from the campaign, which officially launches in Jan 2017, below. 





This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.  



 

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This Indie Jewelry Brand Wrote A Very Bold Letter To Ivanka Trump

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Scores of fashion folks have been showing their support for Hillary Clinton's race for the White House -- just see here, here, and here for the loud-and-clear proof. Between the sequined T-shirts, supportive social-media posts, and donations made by brands and designers, the fashion industry is making a strong case for the first female president. But we have yet to see a brand take on Hillary's opponent quite as directly as Lady Grey, a New York-based indie jewelry line designed by Jill Martinelli and Sabine Le Guyader. The duo sent a hand-written note to Ivanka Trump after she apparently placed a personal order from the brand.

On Tuesday evening, the jewelry brand tweeted a picture of a wrapped box with a note on official Lady Grey stationery, addressed to the daughter of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. It read: "Dear Ivanka, thank you so much for your web order! We're happy to let you know that the proceeds of your sale have been generously donated to the American Immigration Council, the Everytown for Gun Safety Organization, and the Hillary Clinton campaign. We hope you enjoy your new Lady Grey [Helix Ear Cuff]," and was signed by Jill Martinelli and Sabine Le Guyader, the brand's cofounders. They tagged Ivanka Trump and added the hashtags #thanksbutnothanks, #payitforward, and #hillary2016.

Martinelli and Le Guyader posted the note on Instagram as well. It's a pretty bold move, but the comments the photo has accrued thus far appear to be mostly positive and supportive, with remarks like "Well played, ladies" and a whole lot of "Yesssss."

Dear @IvankaTrump... #thanksbutnothanks #payitFORWARD #hillary2016 pic.twitter.com/bqPEsLvjsk

-- Lady Grey (@LadyGreyJewelry) August 16, 2016

"While we were flattered to receive an order from Ivanka Trump, our social and political views couldn't be further from those of the [Donald] Trump campaign," Martinelli and Le Guyader told Refinery29. "When we received her order, we instantly felt compelled to take the money and donate it to a few organizations that were more aligned with our ideals...We strongly feel that everyone and anyone can make a difference through actively supporting the causes that they believe in, no matter how big or small."

While she is involved in her father's presidential campaign and spoke at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland earlier this summer, Trump has remained mostly quiet on her personal political stances. She's been tied to the Democratic Party in the past and is a registered Independent, but has become a trusted adviser of her dad's on the campaign trail.

She reportedly pushed back on some of the then presumptive presidential nominee's anti-immigration comments earlier this year, even urging him to recant them back in April, according to New York magazine. She went on to clarify in a deposition later this summer that she only recommended her father clarify the comments, not totally retract them, according to BuzzFeed. Her dad, however, has spoken against immigration, gun control, and his political opponent -- all causes to which Lady Grey will apparently be donating the money from Ivanka's new jewelry purchase.

This is the first time we've really seen a brand take a political stance at the customer-service level (as opposed to releasing a capsule or donating money). But let's be real, anyone can shop whichever brands they please, regardless of political leanings. Ivanka Trump's camp has declined our request for comment. All politics aside, we totally respect Lady Grey for taking the activism route, but we just hope Ivanka Trump enjoys her #helixearcuff. We'll be keeping our eye out for it on her next public appearance -- that is, if she still chooses to sport it following this one-of-a-kind incident.

By: Alyssa Coscarelli and Ana Colon

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A Jewelry Brand Just Threw The Best Shade At Ivanka Trump

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We’ve been hearing a lot about Ivanka Trump lately because her dad happens to be running for president.


Now, the progeny of the controversial GOP nominee is making waves on social media because of a recent purchase.


After Ivanka placed an order for the Helix Ear Cuff from indie jewelry brand Lady Grey, the brand’s cofounders Jill Martinelli and Sabine Le Guyader decided to take the opportunity to send a message while fulfilling the order.


They posted what they sent Ivanka on Instagram:



Dear @ivankatrump, #thanksbutnothanks #payitFORWARD ➡️

A photo posted by Lady Grey Jewelry (@ladygreyjewelry) on




The handwritten note to Ivanka reads as follows:



Dear Ivanka,


Thank you so much for your web order! We’re happy to let you know that the proceeds of your sale have been generously donated to the American Immigration Council, the Everytown for Gun Safety Organization, and the Hillary Clinton campaign. We hope you enjoy your new Lady Grey [Helix Ear Cuff].


Best,


Jill + Sabine


Lady Grey




“While we were flattered to receive an order from Ivanka Trump, our social and political views couldn’t be further from those of the Trump campaign,” a spokeswoman for Lady Grey told The Huffington Post.


“When we received her order, we instantly felt compelled to take the money and donate it to a few organizations that were more aligned with our ideals ―  Everytown for Gun Safety, The American Immigration Council, and The Hillary Clinton Campaign.”


The brand went on to say that they “strongly feel that everyone and anyone can make a difference through actively supporting the causes that they believe in, no matter how big or small.” They hope the letter enforces that feeling and inspires others to do the same.


Politically, Ivanka’s past speaking engagements and appearances overwhelmingly lean more Democratic. She was also registered as an independent in April, preventing her from voting for her dad in the New York primary.


The Huffington Post has reached out to Ms. Trump about the note and will update accordingly with her response.



Can’t wait to see if she rocks the cuff or not ...


H/TRefinery29

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The Best Places To Find Shoes For Small Feet

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Finding shoes when you have small feet is like finding a needle in a haystack. Not only do stores rarely carry your size, but when they do, the choices are often picked over.




Instead of resorting to stuffing your shoes with toilet paper or, heaven forbid, shopping in the little girls’ section, why not go to stores and sites that cater especially to women with small feet? Though not every shop will be a goldmine for size 5 shoes, certain retailers specialize in petite feet. Nordstrom offers a wide selection of designer brands in sizes as small as 3.5, while Aldo is a hotbed for affordable shoes in size 5.




To help gals with small feet navigate the world of shoe shopping, we’ve rounded up the eight best sites that carry smaller sizes. Happy shopping!


 





 




Nordstrom: In addition to its awesome petite clothing, Nordstrom is known for its great selection of extended shoe sizes. They offer Burberry rain boots in a size 4.5, Gucci loafers in a size 4 and Jimmy Choos in a size 3.5 — if you’re after designer brands, this is the place to go.




Aldo: The affordable shoe brand has a section of their site devoted to size 5 shoes. And with 38 pages of boots, flats and sandals, there really is something for everyone.




Stuart Weitzman: Okay, we’ll admit it: Stuart Weitzman’s shoes are expensive. But they are so well-made, it’s worth it. They come in sizes 4, 4.5 and 5, and they’re very comfortable.




Jeffrey Campbell: Though you can’t buy Jeffrey Campbell shoes on their own site (they don’t have e-commerce yet), the brand’s on-trend creations can be found on sites like Nastygal.com, Jildorshoes.com and many more.

Cinderella of Boston: This site caters only to woman with small feet, so clearly, they know what they’re doing. They carry sizes 2 to 5, in narrow, medium or wide widths.




Zappos: As the site with possibly the biggest selection, there’s really no way you can go wrong. You can search by size, brand or color, making it insanely easy to find what you’re looking for.




Marmi: This site has a plethora of choices if you’re looking for extended sizes. With an extensive selection of shoes, boots and heels in sizes 4, 4.5 and 5, gals with smaller feet will rejoice.




Paolo: These Italian-made, San Francisco-designed shoes come with a steep price tag, but they are also beautifully crafted and available in size 5.


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