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All Is Right In The World Because Faye Dunaway Is Still A Huge Diva On Set

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How do you solve a problem like Faye Dunaway? You don’t, because she’s a legend, goddamnit!


Some celebrities need to be put in their place now and again for diva behavior (Reese “Do you know my name?” Witherspoon), while others have earned the right to be a total nightmare. 





Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Emmy winner Dunaway obviously falls into the latter category. But in case you were thinking old age has softened Dunaway’s edges, think again. 


The 75-year-old was reportedly in fine form during an interview and photoshoot for Harper’s Bazaar, where she ordered commoners on set to acquiesce to her every request. 



At the photo shoot for this story on the day before the interview, there were certainly moments when Dunaway lived up to her legend. “Everybody out of my eye line!” she bellowed, when she wasn’t objecting to a camera angle or an outfit.



According to Harper’s, Dunaway later made amends for her behavior by apologizing for “any stress she might have caused” and thanked everybody for their hard work. 


The “Bonnie and Clyde” actress has had somewhat of a media renaissance as of late, sitting down with People magazine for a rare interview earlier this summer. This anecdote, however, is hardly the press Dunaway has been angling for, considering how she lamented the public’s misperception of her since her turn as Joan Crawford in camp classic “Mommie Dearest.”


“I think it turned my career in a direction where people would irretrievably have the wrong impression of me ― and that’s an awful hard thing to beat,” said Dunaway. “I should have known better, but sometimes you’re vulnerable and you don’t realize what you’re getting into.”


Sure, Faye, sure. 


On that note, please carve “Everybody out of my eye line!” on my tombstone. 

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Mom Shuts Down Internet Haters Who Judged Her Daughter's 'Unicorn Hair'

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In August, Mary Thomaston, a hair stylist in Florida, colored her daughter’s hair to look like “unicorn hair,” or rainbow hair. Her daughter loved it. Complete strangers on the Internet did not. 


Thomaston shared a photo of her 6-and-a-half-year-old daughter Lyra and her new hair on Instagram on Aug. 21. She told The Huffington Post she has gotten mostly positive reactions to the photo and is “flattered” by the compliments. However, some people took the opportunity to judge Thomaston’s parenting skills.




“There are some who don’t agree with it and have voiced their opinions about it,” she said. “It’s OK, though. You can’t please everyone.”


Some commenters on the post said Lyra, who has been asking for her new hair for a while, is too young to have her hair colored. Others asked how long the process took.


“How long did this little girl have to sit to accomplish that!” one commenter wrote, adding later, “Sometimes we forget they’re little and not a little doll.”



My very own baby unicorn

A photo posted by Mary Thomaston (@marythomaston) on




Thomaston told HuffPost that she wants the people who left negative feedback to be “more open-minded.” She later commented on her post with an open letter to the “haters.”



Dear Haters, I have this weird goal of raising self confident, self assured children, who know and feel the freedom of self-expression. So when my child asks for blue hair, I tell her how much I like her choice and how beautiful she is. Even better, I do it with quality products, that not only respect the integrity of her hair, but also fades out with time. I am not sure how you are raising your children, but keep your unwelcome opinions to yourself in regards to my child-rearing. You do not like blue, cool, say so. You don’t like rainbow hair, cool, say that. These things are opinions you are entitled to, your disrespectful comments about my child are not. Lastly, I am not sure who the f**k does your hair, if you have chosen bad stylists in that past. But you are 100% inaccurate is assuming my child’s hair was damaged in this process. As a trained and licenced [sic] stylist, I can assure you it was not. Oh, and keep your negativity off my page next time.



Lyra isn’t letting the negativity limit her freedom of expression. According to Thomaston, she completely approves of her “unicorn hair.”


“She absolutely loves it and can’t wait to try other color combos,” Thomaston said.


You do you, Lyra.

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Jaden Smith Bought Mom Jada Pinkett Smith Gold 'Grillz' For Her Birthday, Because Of Course He Did

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Most kids would buy their mothers chocolates or flowers on her birthday, but if your kid is Jaden Smith, you get gold “grillz.” 


On Tuesday, Jada Pinkett Smith decided to show off the new bling she received from her Twitter philosopher son, and somehow, they look amazing on her. 


Seriously, only Jada could rock these grills and look this good. As Nelly would say, she’s got a “smile on the rocks.” 






Pinkett Smith talked about her new accessory during her appearance on “Live with Kelly” Tuesday morning. 


“He literally had to bring a jeweler to the house, and I had to get a mold on my mouth,” she said. “Then they took the mold and they made gold grills.”


Even though she didn’t ask for the grills, the actress revealed that the rule for gifts at the Smith household is to “get what you want the person to have versus trying to think about what I want.” In the case of Jaden, he clearly just wanted his mom to have gold grills. 


Earlier this week, the actress also received a cute birthday wish from her husband, Will Smith.


“Happy Birthday, My Queen,” he wrote. “I’m looking forward to loving you though a thousand more hairdos!” 





This family is both too cool and too cute for life. 

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Muslim YouTuber's Hijab Series Is Refreshingly Honest ... And Hilarious

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Muslim YouTuber Tazzy Phe is known for her smart, deadpan delivery ― and for being to able to articulate, in remarkably creative ways, what it’s like to be a young American Muslim woman during a time of increasing Islamophobia.


The vlogger recently started a YouTube series about the headscarf, a covering worn by some Muslim women as an expression of their faith. It’s not a particularly new or groundbreaking topic (she readily admits that herself). But after fielding repeated questions from curious strangers― and especially after hearing presidential candidate Donald Trump imply that Muslim women can’t speak for themselves ― the vlogger decided to dive into the subject and share some of her personal experiences with her fans.


The resulting series, cheekily named “The Secret Life Of Hijabis” (it’s made abundantly clear that Tazzy Phe doesn’t think there’s anything secretive or strange about wearing the scarf) is filled with the kind of dry humor and dialogue that is bound to be YouTube gold.


Its purpose is to “challenge the two-dimensional image that exists around people who look like [her],” the vlogger says in a video introducing the series



The vlogger gets real about her experiences, talking about how Muslims who wear hijab get haircuts, what happens when a guy accidentally sees her without the scarf, and how her non-Muslim female friends react when they first see her hair (there’s supposedly a lot of oohing and aahing). 


If she has to talk about the hijab, Tazzy Phe wants to do it in her own voice and on her own terms.


“Honestly, I myself get so sick of speaking about this subject, but I feel like so many people always have questions and it’s not something I can avoid and it’s just part of my life,” the vlogger said. “And so I’m hoping by getting this off my chest and trying to create a comprehensive video series, I’ll no longer have anything else to say about the subject.”


“Probably not, but I’ll try.”


 Check out Tazzy Phe’s YouTube channel here.

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Elegance vs Sexiness - and Fashion Faux Pas

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Sitting at the Alcove Café this morning enjoying my coffee and conversation with my BFF the subject of what is the definition of elegance vs. sexiness came up when we saw an elegantly dressed young woman in a long but casual summer dress stroll in and pause, addressing her surroundings as if looking for someone. At long last she turned and walked out slowly, still with great elegance, perhaps not finding what she was looking for.

We looked at each other and at the same time said "wow!" It's not that the woman was tall or even that beautiful. It was how she carried herself and how she came across.

Elegant people were rare before, and they're still rare now.

It is even more rare today to find someone who is both elegant and sexy, two qualities that in my opinion largely describe every attractive person out there, man or woman.

Women. We are pretty, cute, curvy, skinny, sexy, sultry, voluptuous... we have been described in many ways. However, when was the last time you heard a man describe a woman by something that compliments her soul and her inherent elegance? Or even as beautiful for that matter? Alternately when was the last time you did not hear a man describe a woman with an adjective that wasn't dripping in sexual innuendos? Men tend to judge women solely on sex appeal, failing to understand the concept of natural beauty and uniqueness in flaws.

Our society has been programmed to believe that sexuality in a woman comes in the form of a sculpted body and bronzed skin. That is the woman who is considered attractive. They don't recognize the difference between "hot" and beautiful. That "hotness" doesn't last past midnight when the make-up has smudged off and the hair extensions removed, or ultimately when the spray tan has washed away.

The admiration has shifted towards describing women as objects rather than people to be appreciated for our individuality, beauty and our intelligence. This is the illusion that women have struggled to conform to and keep up with for way too long. How sad.

We discount the woman who doesn't care to impress the opposite sex, but would rather dress comfortably just to feel good in her own skin. Is there not an attractiveness and appeal to that sense of self-confidence?

If you watch old American films, the way the actresses dressed and moved, slowly and with great confidence you would see that elegance was what every woman aspired to be back in those days. Gone are the days when women would dress up their entire family just to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon at the park.

Sexiness on the other hand is a conformist trait - it's not a coincidence that most of the blatantly sexy people either work in industries where they need to mingle and interact with those of the opposite sex they must impress. Here being sexy is rewarded- both in terms of more career success and more plaudits from their admiring peers.

Sexiness is sexual suggestiveness rather than attractiveness. But when you are comfortable in your own skin, and keep yourself from conforming to how others want you to be, to dress, to behave and to find yourself boxed in by subconscious conformist impulses, then you come across as naturally beautiful and elegant.

It takes sexy and elegant people to recognize people who are sexy and elegant. The way you dress, the way you behave, and the way you move impacts your overall placement on this rudimentary scale.

Is it possible then to be both elegant and sexy, you may ask? My feeling is yes, it's just more challenging that's all. Especially given the atmosphere we live in. The modern era includes very few emblems of elegance. "Style" today is reminiscent of spikes, faux leather, sheer fabric and minimum coverings, all with an overtly suggestive and aggressive, and utterly un-feminine, aesthetic.

So, how to dial up your own sexiness or elegance?

I would say first master the art of elegance and then add a subtle suggestion of sexiness. Too much blatant sexuality and you would have lost that elegance that is the hallmark of classiness. Style is cultivated over time and involves lessons and choices as one matures. It is never too late to develop or refine one's unique style.

Your overall appearance and mannerisms make a nonverbal, emotional appeal, a branding statement and often form the first impression of you. And as we all know first impressions count in business and in life. Besides, you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Know that true elegance is ageless, wholesome and more than skin deep. It is unique and enchanting. It's time for women to start showcasing their individuality and stop giving in to the illusion of sexy created by man. It's time that men are reminded of the difference between sexy and elegant and to realize that women have more to offer than just a body.

For those who want to embrace elegance they must look to women with power and stop following the pop stars and reality show personalities. It's unfortunate that we live in an era of exhibitionist fashion paraded in the crafted couture runway and street styles.

Rather than looking to the cult of celebrity for advice we need a modern muse to bring back the sense of style and elegance. To inspire this generation towards what true elegance is we need a parallel force of fabulous and class to stir young people's imaginations and re-direct their preferences from trashy and scandalous to true style and elegance .

Elegance is like modesty and class all done up in a really feminine and inviting way. Certainly it has to do with the way we dress: our clothing and makeup. However, it has equally as much, if not more, to do with our attitude and behavior, being polished, mannerly and gracious. Pride of self is a big part of elegance. And when confidence, poise and grace are combined with elegance that can come across as very sexy.

Trashy is not sexy.

People often confuse vulgarity and nakedness with sexiness. They do not realize that there is sexiness in the mystery of leaving some things to the imagination. A rare balance between elegance and sexiness can be achieved without looking provocative, nude, offensive or any variety of adjectives that accurately describe many celebrity fashion icons of today.

I'm nostalgic for the time when women took pride in their appearance, and the level of skill and attention to detail that went into dressmaking. There has been a radical shift in style literacy and it is apparent in the collections being shown on the runway, on the streets, and by the mainstream media today.

Most young adults have no clue what personifies 'elegance'. Most don't even own formal clothing and have no idea what it looks like. Their everyday lives are spent living in jeans, leggings and T-shirts, so that they find it out of character and extremely challenging to dress formally except when they go out on big dates, or the day they get married.

Who can blame them? The only time they see women fully clothed is in magazines that feature women in technology, business or finance, which only goes to prove that curating one's signature style is crucial for success in any professional field.

For those young women who aspire for aesthetic excellence and wish to achieve grace and elegance with ease and naturalness it would serve them to study such notable elegant icons of the past as Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn and Princess Grace of Monaco.

Elegance is a statement, an attitude, a way of being. It is timeless.

"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades."
~Audrey Hepburn

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7 Face Serums Editors Swear By, And Why You Should Use Them

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It seems like everyone’s been talking about face serums lately.


So, we figured it was a good time to have a chat about what serums are, why we should use them, and which ones are great.


What are face serums?



Face serums are lightweight moisturizers that deliver powerful ingredients directly into your skin. You usually put them on after cleansing but before moisturizing. They’re made of “smaller molecules that can penetrate deeply into the skin and deliver a very high concentration of active ingredients.” Serums are ace at making skin look fresher, younger and healthier.









How often do I use this stuff?


Once a day should do the trick ― you don’t need a lot to go a long way. 


Do I need to use face serum?


No, and not everyone should. If you have a chronic skin condition, like eczema or rosacea, the active ingredients in serums could aggravate your skin. That said, if you have the right skin type, serums do help improve how your skin looks.


Which serums should I try?


We took this question to the newsroom and asked our editors which products they love. This is what they said:



1. Missha Night Repair Ampoule, $27


“It leaves my skin super hydrated without clogging my pores, and it helps with hyperpigmentation.”  ― Zeba Blay, Culture Writer




2. Drunk Elephant T.LC. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum, $90


“There’s an insane amount of glycolic acid in this, which most skin types can’t handle, but I love it ― especially in a one-step hydrating formula like this. This one dissolves skin cells like a champ, and you wake up with less redness and more clarity and ultimately much less, ahem, ‘activity’ overall.”― Amanda Duberman, Senior Voices Editor




3. Dr. Dennis Gross’ Ferulic Acid + Retinol Brightening Solution, $88


“[I use this] every morning. My face needs retinol, and why not have a solid antioxidant along for the ride? It completely disappears into my skin, but not before I have a chance to spread it. I can’t handle anything more complicated than a combo product I can apply with my fingers and immediately forget.” ― Janie Campbell, Senior Editor, Lifestyle




4.  Naturopathica Plant Stem Cell Booster Serum, $48


“This might sound a little scary because it uses the term ‘stem cell,’ but it REALLY plumps up dry skin and makes it glow. Just a few drops quench your entire face, so don’t be scared by the price tag. A tiny bottle will last you longer than you can imagine.” ―  Kristen Aiken, Executive Editor, Taste and Style


5. Root Science Youth Preservation + Blemish Control Serum, $50


“This serum warms in your hands before you put it on and is absorbed so easily into your skin. [It] doesn’t make you oily at all. [This] serum feels like you’re actually applying a layer of protection against everything bad, like pollution.” ― Willa Frey, Reporter




6. Josie Maran’s Pure Argan Oil in Light, $48


“I love to use [this] as a serum because I have seriously dry skin and this keeps my skin feeling hydrated without being greasy. It’s also multipurpose so I put a little on the ends of my hair and cuticles.”― Amber Ferguson, Associate Politics Video Editor




7. Dr. Perricone MD PRE:EMPT SERIES Skin Perfecting Serum, $90


“This stuff has drastically changed how my pores look. It has a totally unoffensive scent and makes your face feel fresh immediately. It’s also made the texture of my skin buttery smooth.” ― Jenna Amatulli, Trends Editor

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3 Outrageously Easy Ways To Repurpose An Entire Pair Of Jeans

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It happens to us all: You find the perfect pair of jeans, figure out a way to wear them every day (just us?), and get the holes in them repaired until they are on the brink of disintegration (just us?) until you finally have to face the facts: It’s time to move on. 


But before you donate or toss those once-delightful dungarees, consider bringing some easy, fun ways to give them a new life.  


If you peruse Pinterest, some denim DIY projects can be pretty daunting. But with just a few materials and a little time, you can simply turn one pair of old denim into three awesome new things: In this case, bleached cutoff shorts, a wine bag and a choker.


The wine bag is made with hot glue in the video above, but if you have time and sewing prowess (and are averse to hot glue), you have the option of sewing it shut. Otherwise, everything else is easy breezy.


Check out three ways to repurpose an entire pair of jeans in the video above. 

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Ashley Graham Poses Completely Nude In Grazia U.K.

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What do you do when you’ve already graced the cover of the biggest swimsuit magazine and you just got done walking the runway in your own lingerie line?


Why, you pose completely naked for a sexy-as-hell magazine spread, of course.


Ashley Graham stars in Grazia U.K.’s subscribers-only “Big Fashion Issue,” for which she appears scantily clad on the cover and completely unclad inside.



The glorious @theashleygraham is the star of our Big Fashion Issue subscriber cover

A photo posted by Grazia UK (@graziauk) on




The publication came under a bit of fire from commenters on Instagram, who wanted to know why the model and body positivity advocate only appears in the subscriber’s version of the mag, not the version that hits newsstands.


But thankfully the entire internet has been blessed with her greatness, thanks, of course, to Instagram.  



@graziauk @mattheweades @andrewfitzsimons @taliasparrowmakeup @janetaylor_hayhurst @redhotnails

A photo posted by A S H L E Y G R A H A M (@theashleygraham) on




If you’ve got it, flaunt (and flaunt and flaunt) it, eh?

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These Sparkly Geode Lips Are About To Rock Your World

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First, there were geodes. Then, there were amethyst geode wedding cakes. Now, the world has gifted us with geode lip art, and frankly, it’s giving us life.



A photo posted by Johannah (@beyou.byjoh) on




New York City-based makeup artist Johannah Adams recently posted her crystallized look on Instagram. And naturally, the internet went bananas for it.


Adams uses a combination of heavy glitter, base color and clear gloss to create her geode lips, she told Buzzfeed. Each look takes approximately an hour to create.



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Careful not to stare too long ― you may be blinded by the beauty.





While we can’t help but wonder if these lips would scrape your significant other to death, there’s no doubt they’re fun to look at. Check out Adams’s stunning work below:



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For more mesmerizing makeup looks, follow Johannah Adams on Instagram.


H/T BuzzFeed

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Here's Why American Women Are Frustrated Shoppers

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If you’ve gone shopping lately and found that nothing fit, it’s not you.


The average American woman now wears between a misses size 16 and 18, which actually translates to a women’s plus-size 20, according to a recent study in the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. 


By comparing recent surveys from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the ASTM International clothing size standards, researchers found that previous data suggesting the average woman is a size 14 is nearly a decade old.


This means that more than half of American women probably get stressed out during the shopping experience, because chances are, their size isn’t there


“While the smaller clothing size style and figure may be desirable, it is not reality,” the researchers wrote, adding that they “have attempted to provide a better understanding of the apparel industry’s inadequacy in defining and meeting the demands of the average American woman consumer. Designers and retailers may find that they need to reposition themselves in consumers’ minds to regain their lost target market.”


General retailers still have a long way to go to make this happen, though the industry is slowly moving in the right direction. One of the most diverse New York Fashion Weeks in history, where body diversity was front and center, just wrapped. Body activist and plus-size supermodel Ashley Graham is making strides toward a more inclusive industry, while major shopping sites like Rent-The-Runway size from 12 to 22 and Navabi provides fashion-forward collections between a size 16 and 32. 


Whether more designers and major brands will expand their sizing to 16-18 remains to be seen. One thing’s for sure: the average American woman is waiting.


H/T NY Mag

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What Your Favorite Piece Of Clothing Says About You

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This article is part of HuffPost’s “Reclaim” campaign, an ongoing project spotlighting the world’s waste crisis and how we can begin to solve it.


Americans buy lots of clothes ― 64 new items a year, on average. That’s more than any other country in the world. 


But for many of us, the most meaningful piece of clothing is one we already own. It’s probably not the nicest or most expensive item in our wardrobe, and it probably doesn’t fit with the latest fashion cycle. The attachment, pride and loyalty we feel for it comes from somewhere deeper. 


When you consider that our clothing consumption contributes to real social and environmental problems, it’s worth asking: Do we really need to keep buying so much when our connection with what we already own and love can grow over time?


We asked around HuffPost’s office, and here’s what people had to say about the deep and hard-to-explain attachment they feel to that one special item in their closet.


If you have a favorite item that only gets better with time, please share a photo and your story using the hashtag #ReclaimFashion. 



Anna McGrady - Editor, Growth & Analytics


What: The college sweatshirt


The backstory: A bookstore purchase from the University of Virginia, her alma mater. After college, it became a semi-official weekend uniform. When she’s not wearing it, friends ask why.


 



 Shonitria Anthony - Voices News Editor


What: Indestructible gray cardigan from American Apparel


The backstory: It goes with everything, washes well and lives at the office. “I always get compliments, which is funny, because I feel like it’s old and dated. But it’s gray, so it’s always on trend.” 


 



James Cave - Men’s Lifestyle Editor


What: See-through preschool T-shirt


The backstory: The text reads “Dot Beck’s School,” an Arkansas preschool he may or may not have attended, operated by a family friend. Due to the shirt’s transparency, it makes appearances only on laundry day. “I lose stuff all the time. I don’t know how I’ve not lost this,” Cave said. Not pictured: His dad’s name, Kevin, is on the back.


 



Alyssa Spatola - Contributors Editor


What: Ripped black cat tights


The backstory: From Hot Topic, at the mall.


 



Brittany Berkowitz - Associate Producer, HuffPost Video


What: Black skirt


The backstory: A long, versatile BCBG skirt, bought at Lord and Taylor and beloved for its childlike qualities. “It’s like my inner child, I can still twirl.”


 



Carly Ledbetter - Entertainment Writer


What: Mystery shirt


The backstory: “After seeing this shirt in my cousin Mariah’s closet, I knew I had to have it. I traded one of my Prince cutoff tees for it, and so far it’s been the best barter of my life. Mariah has no idea where she got the shirt ― she thinks it was from a thrift store in San Francisco. It doesn’t even have a label, which only upsets me because I want to buy a few more so I always have it! It’s so weird and colorful and I probably wear it way too much.”  


 



Damon Dahlen - Photo Editor


What: Zip-up Ralph Lauren sweatshirt


The backstory: A Christmas gift from mom, circa 1998. Through the years, various people have tried, and failed, to throw it away. “It’s still warm, it’s still put together, it’s really well made,” says Dahlen.


 



Hayley Miller - Senior Contributors Editor


What: Cranberry and gold pashmina


The backstory: A college-era souvenir from Jerusalem cherished for the richness and warmth of its colors. “I lose a lot of clothing but this has really stuck around.”


 



Meg Robertson - Supervising Producer, HuffPost Video


What: The family business t-shirt


The backstory: “Atlantic Tree was a tree maintenance and landscaping business that my grandparents owned,” says Robertson. “I found this shirt in a closet, somewhere, about 20 years ago. This shirt has to be from the 1970s. Whenever we’d call my grandparents’ house, it was never ‘hello?’ on the other end, it was always ‘Atlantic Tree!’ They ran the business out of their kitchen. My uncle Jimmy helped run the company too. It was truly a family business. This shirt reminds me of the huge amounts of hard work my family has done over the years, and where I come from. Robertsons are not afraid to strap on a harness and climb a tree with a chainsaw if the situation calls for it. Not me, of course, but some of us. ... You get the picture.”


 



 Dzana Ashworth - Video Production Assistant


What: Ribbed black dress


The backstory: When her best friend’s father died, in 2009, she didn’t know what to wear to the funeral. “I went to Forever 21, which is not your typical funeral-wear place,” Ashworth says. Still, her best friend’s mother approved. “I still have it, I still wear it out. It’s still a staple, especially in the winter.”


 



Jared Greenhouse - Producer, HuffPost Video


What: Paint-splattered T-shirt from Cluck U, a New Jersey chicken joint


The backstory: He won it at a wing-eating contest. Thirty-seven wings in an hour. “It was disgusting.”


 



Julia Brucculieri - Entertainment Writer 


What: Holey jeans purchased in high school


The backstory: “When I bought them, they became my favorite pair of jeans because they fit me perfectly in all the right places. As they’ve faded and ripped ― literal wear and tear ― I’ve continued to love them. They have two massive holes in them ― one across the right knee and one, from seam to seam, under my right butt cheek. But, to be completely honest, the holes just made me love these jeans even more than I did the day I bought them; they’re like little mementos of my past, and I have no doubt I’ll be adding more in the future.”


 



Curtis Wong - Senior Editor, Queer Voices


What: Disneyland “Haunted Mansion” T-shirt


The backstory: “My parents divorced when I was 3, and shortly afterward, my dad relocated from Connecticut, where I grew up, to Los Angeles. As difficult as it was being on opposite coasts, there was a silver lining ― he lived minutes away from Disneyland!” recalls Wong. “Some of my fondest memories are of spending the day with my dad at the park, riding my favorite attraction, the Haunted Mansion. Sadly, Dad passed away in 1995, and it would be almost 20 years before I’d return to the West Coast. I finally made it back in 2014, and during that trip, my aunt surprised me with this awesome Haunted Mansion T-shirt, unaware of its significance. Needless to say, it’s been a staple of my wardrobe since then!”   


 



Cristian Farias - Supreme Court and Legal Affairs Reporter


What: Armani Exchange T-shirt


The backstory: Does every single thing in this life need to be explained and analyzed? The shirt fits. It looks nice. Don’t overthink it.


 


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Even Model Chrissy Teigen Isn't Comfortable Baring Her Postpartum Body

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New mom Chrissy Teigen is all about the high-waisted attire. 


Teigen sat down with People magazine for 5 questions, and opened up about her body image after having a baby. 


“It’s hard for me,” the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model said. “Every shoot I have right now, I request like all one-pieces, please, or anything high-waisted. I’m still definitely not comfortable. I think I’m fine in clothes, but am I comfortable naked or in a bikini? Not exactly yet. I really just try to wear things that make me feel a little more confident.” 




Teigen and husband John Legend welcomed baby Luna, their first child together, back in April. The 30-year-old admitted life has been a bit busier with a baby in the house. 


“I’ve always liked to appear like everything’s a little more effortless than it is,” she said. “But I definitely just don’t have the time, obviously ... I just don’t have the time to put so much thought and energy into it anymore ... It’s so hard. There’s no time. It’s like cooking now. I love cooking, I love showering, I love cooking, but there’s no time.”



#flashbackfriday

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5 Satin Bomber Jackets You Need Before the Cruel Winter Sets In

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BY NICK GRANT



It's late September, which means that, depending on where you live, winter may already be coming. But fear not: Before the cold slaps us in the face on the regular, we do get to enjoy a time known as "transitional outerwear weather"—or, "the fall," if you're one of those who prefers terms that most people actually recognize. This time around, there's one outer layer that everyone needs: a reliable, satin bomber jacket. Allow us to explain.



WHAT: There’s really no better way to describe it than the “shiny bomber.” Typically made of a polyamide-based nylon, polyester, and/or silk weave that gives it that extra sheen, today’s satin bomber takes the classic, tried-and-trued transitional piece and tszujes it up for maximum sassiness. The number of iterations you come across will be bountiful—​some bulky, some slim, embroidered or with prints, lined, unlined, button or zipper. All the options make it easy to find one in the right silhouette and color for you, with all the right details and, of course, for the right price.



WHEN: Obviously, the bomber has a strong, historical background that you may be well-versed in by now. You know the bomber (aka the MA-1, the flight or the bombardier jacket) was first issued to U.S. pilots in World War I when they needed to shed their bulky shearling jackets due to cramped quarters in the cockpit. You know it was a year-round jacket with water-resistant nylon. And you know the lining was originally made orange to help stranded pilots signal for help by turning it inside out.


But the sheen and glossiness of the bomber is rarely spoken about. It really wasn’t until the rising popularity of the Sukajan jacket (or “souvenir jacket” as us Westerners have come to know it) reached Stateside that the satin application to the MA-1s really took off. The silk or satin souvenir jackets—often made from excess parachute silk—featured embroidery commemorating soldiers' time spent overseas. As they made it into the hands of the goddamn youth, they started to be associated with gang affiliation and general tomfoolery. The souvenir jacket itself became wildly popular, spawning the popularity of the non-embroidered, yet equally shiny version. And though the exploitative powers of an appropriated piece like the souvenir jacket may turn some people off, the safer, non-embroidered version may garner less sighs of disappointment. Can’t promise it won’t get you gawked at, though.



WHO: The real question is “who isn’t?” From brands like Haider Ackermann and Saint Laurent, even Supreme, to stylish celebs like Jared Leto and Future, and, of course, the Ye-meister, everyone is getting shiny. The recent resurgence in the more vivid style bomber could easily be attributed to the popularization of it by Alessandro Michele of Gucci. He has been a huge proponent of the shiny satin bomber over his past year and eight months helming the Italian fashion powerhouse, adding some variation of it in each one of his highly-lauded collections. And though Michele’s blessing grants high priase, the pop culture history of the jacket is also a source of inspiration, especially as it made its way on the fashion scene back in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Mick Jagger is often credited with popularizing the satin souvenir jacket among the masses while on tour with the Rolling Stones in the ‘60s.



WHY: Sure, bombers are nothing new. Yes, everyone probably owns some variation of a bomber jacket. It’s certainly not the reinvention of the wheel to say this is a piece everyone should have in their wardrobe—but is everyone else making the minor style upgrade of pursuing one with a bit of glossiness to it, which will inevitably make you stand out in a dull crowd?


While some haphazardly think that sheen makes a satin bomber look like a woman's jacket—and by "some," we are thinking Walmart denizens and Trump supporters—these pieces are hardly pushing the lines of gender fluidity in clothing. Even if it is outside of your comfort zone, that's the way all clothing is going at the moment. In more traditional terms, this is also the perfect His and Hers, shared outerwear piece, a mere blip on the road to complete androgyny (what up, Young Thug!). It’s a way for guys and gals to bring their collective bad bitch out in their own way. There’s no reason to be afraid of words like gloss, satin, sheen or shimmer, which are all things this everlasting style trend has brought and will continue to bring. In other words, time to get moving, before it gets too cold.


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Ross Geller Had The Worst Style On 'Friends,' Hands Down

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Everyone knows the best-dressed character on “Friends” (Phoebe Buffay, duh!). But can you pinpoint the worst?


Over the years, every single “Friend” suffered through unfortunate wardrobe from time to time. None, however, suffered quite so much as Ross Geller. Monica had her moments and Rachel had a questionable affection for cargo pants, but it was Geller, played by David Schwimmer, who got the shortest end of the stick by far.





Perhaps it was just a case of the ‘90s. None of the guys had particularly great style, after all. Or perhaps the show’s creators didn’t want to let Ross get away with being the handsome main love interest scot-free: They had to give him the bad wardrobe and the monkey for good measure. Either way, everything he wore, especially during the early seasons, was just so... big


Interestingly enough, it’s Ross whose wardrobe was at the center of the story on more than one occasion. Although Rachel actually worked in the fashion industry, who could forget entire subplots centered around Ross’ faulty leather pants:





This t-shirt:



And, of course, the red sweater that changed everything. 


In honor of the 22nd anniversary of the show’s debut on Sept. 22, 1994, join us in a walk down Ross-Geller-and-his-baggy-pants lane.


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Kristen Bell's Mullet Puts All Your Terrible Childhood Haircuts To Shame

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Kristen Bell was an absolutely adorable child, even with an unfortunate haircut. 


The “Frozen” actress appeared on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Wednesday, where she shared a few stories about playing baseball on an all-boys team and recovering from a “disastrous” mullet. 


Bell, who said she was a “pretty scrappy” player, said she didn’t really have a hard time being the only girl on the team because of something her mom did. 


“My mother made sure that I would not take any flack from anybody cause she gave me a real disastrous sort of haircut,” the actress said, as Corden pulled out a photo of a young Bell and the audience oohed and ahhed. 


“What she did to make sure I fit in with the boys was [she] took the bangs past the forehead, past the ear, all the way down to the back, which I believe we now call a mullet,” Bell said. “So I never had any problems because everyone thought I was one of the little boys.” 


Check out her oh-so-cute haircut above. 

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Award Shows Offer Red Carpet Education

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Emmys, Oscars, Grammys and MTV Music awards, you can be assured if there are super stars and red carpets involved, trends will be set. This is especially true when it comes to the beauty industry, particularly where fashion and hair are involved.

It's so fun to see all the different hair styles when our favorite Hollywood personalities walk the red carpet. The styles worn on these special nights are often iconic. Over time this has even developed its own place in the beauty industry history books being coined as the "Glamorous Hollywood Red Carpet Look".

If you are a serious fashion or hair artist, watching these shows is a must. These shows offer you a free education on the trends and are strong indicators of what will soon become mainstream. They provide so many great ideas that you can utilize to change your client's style or your own style for that matter. They also provide you with a preview of what skills and looks you need to educate yourself on for the upcoming seasons.

On the personal side, it could be that you are searching for a new idea or a new way to style your own hair. Maybe you're considering going for a more dramatic look such as a deep rich color or a short sassy cut. Often if you have the opportunity to see this on another person, say one of your favorite Hollywood A-listers, it may just push you over the edge to go for it and actually try something new.

This year at the Emmys there were some definite styles that stuck out in my mind. Let's just start with Cicely Tyson. I am already enamored by her beauty but the gorgeous salt and pepper tones she rocked looked insanely beautiful on her. Love, love, loved it!

Fall was definitely in the air for many of those that appeared on the red carpet. This was apparent with darker roots that subtly blended into lighter ends. This look reflected natural grown out highlight which is exactly what we saw with Heidi Klum. She looked absolutely stunning wearing a darker tone from what we have seen her wear in previous years. She finished off the look with just the right amount of baby lights that delicately framed her face.

I also love the fact that women are now embracing their curls. Carol Kane and Kerry Washington were perfect examples of this. Likewise, I noticed a lot of asymmetry regardless of if the hair was actually cut in that manner or just being styled to create an asymmetrical illusion. Several accomplished this by creating a deep side part with one side tucked tightly behind the ear and with the opposite side left for more creativity. A great example of this was the soft waves worn by Kristen Dunst and Felicity Huffman which complimented the side part.

Constance Zimmer also had an incredible geometric cut resembling the 1990 s movie pulp fiction; really bold and beautiful! Over all this season we are seeing natural looking hair and a lot of texture. So, perhaps if you're looking for a change this is a direction you may want to go.

Just remember, the popular styles are always fun to consider but what matters most is that you feel beautiful in whatever style you select to wear.

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Innovation and Waste During Fashion Week

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Whilst showcasing collections from over 250 designers to a global audience, London Fashion Week is part of the waste in fashion conversation, whether it would like to be or not. Brewer Street Car Park - the British Fashion Council's base for the 5 days in September, complete with its neighbouring locations for shows, exhibitions and pop ups, caters to over 5,000 visitors including buyers, TV & radio crews, journalists and photographers.

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Ethically sourced food from The Store Kitchen and a recycling bins aside, not much is visible on the sustainable event production side, whilst other fashion weeks, namely Portland's, stay innovatively ahead of the game. With recycling bases, eco friendly materials for the models, a bamboo runway and recycled material used for drapery as standard, Portland Fashion Week has been spotted at the races, flying a very green flag, even using its platform to collect used clothing and shoes for charity.







It doesn't end there. Portland Fashion Week runs a programme to offset the entire event's carbon footprint by planting over 5,000 native trees and nearly 4,000 shrubs respectively which is truly groundbreaking and innovative. With one global fashion week alone able to strum up over 30,000 miles driven between shows by provided sponsored cars, this initiative makes Portland Fashion Week the world's only carbon negative fashion week, and seeing how London will step up is a watch-this-space moment. The opportunity to move the needle and address waste as part of a wider conversation becomes even more pertinent in light of the fact that London Fashion Week is sponsored by companies such as Evian Water and Carabao energy drink; each season these brands generate a large volume of plastic on the grounds, with 20,000 bottles of Evian Water consumed at London Fashion Week last September alone. With recent studies warning that by 2050 there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish, as landfill sites expand on one side, plastics clog the ocean on the other, so yes plastic waste remains the elephant in the room. During London Fashion Week, Vivienne Westwood joined Suzy Amis Cameron at St Martins Lane Hotel; earlier in the year, the pair collaborated on Amis Cameron's Red Carpet Green Dress project, which placed actor, model and eco activist Lily Cole on the red carpet at the Oscars in a dress made from recycled plastic.







@lilycole - Eco warrior goddess wearing plastic bottles. Seriously! @viviennewestwoodofficial has worked her magic again and again and again..

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In 2014 Amis Cameron's campaign worked alongside will.i.am's EKOCYCLE, an initiative turning plastic bottles into cutting edge fashion - in the hope that by encouraging others to see waste with a fresh pair of eyes, innovation might be fostered. Responsible for dressing many of the bloggers attending London Fashion Week, even ASOS are in the game with their Eco Edit, which features a range of affordable fashion pieces made with recycled plastic (RPET). In London for the launch of his premium bluetooth wireless EP headphones - part of a collaboration with independent fashion boutique Farfetch, hip-hop artist and entrepreneur will.i.am joined in the conversation by stating, "I always say that waste is only waste if you waste it; when it comes to evaluating the impact of waste within the fashion industry I think that we all need to shift our mindsets."


Truly moving the concept of waste to an innovative place is Cradle to Cradle (C2C), an institute focused on helping to make products safer and more sustainable for our planet; by looking to nature for design inspiration and reflecting how nature wastes nothing, C2C continue to cover new ground in the waste conversation.







Cradle to Cradle's recent volume pooling initiative, 'Fashion Positive PLUS', invites members to jointly assess and develop a materials library and add value by designing circular systems using biodegradeable, safe, intelligent nutrients for products. By encouraging shared intelligence around materials, dyes, trims and yarns, C2C is using a crowd-sourcing approach with a circular economy mentality (the idea that we maximise our utilisation of resources, and then recover and regenerate them at the end of the product life service). When trade secrets become a shared USP, waste is directly impacted - whether through the identification of a 'new' waste product for input, or merely as a result of less wasted time, money and research. These are exciting times, and whether you see waste as a problem or opportunity, the fashion industry will get so much further if we go through the bins together.

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The Role of Quality And Keepsakes In Countering Waste

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This September London Fashion Week entered its sixty-fourth edition, with 83 designers showcasing collections and over 150 in the showrooms. Global interest in these exhibitions shows no signs of slowing down - figures recently released (Oxford Economics 2016) show that the British fashion industry has increased in value by 8% to £28 billion, actually exceeding GPD of 5%.

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Whilst fast-fashion culture - one which global fashion weeks with their relentless thrust of trends, directives and must-buy lists are often (quite unfairly) blamed for - is indeed a contributor to the speed of our throwaway attitude to clothing, design obsolescence is too. The industry practise of intentionally creating fashion with a short life cycle from cheap inputs means that garments fall apart easily, and need to be thrown away sooner than is sustainable - darning and mending only delays the inevitable (according to the International Fabricare Institute, most shirts are designed to last just 30 washes). Ripped seams, popped buttons and clothing which loses shape after a few wears all contribute to a lack of attachment - as does fabric that loses colour after a few washes or feels abrasive on the skin, or items shy of a good overstitch (a preventative anti-fraying measure) that fall open with one tug of a seam.


One way the fashion industry can create an environment which actively combats waste is by providing quality, durable garments made from the best inputs. Instead of joining the race to the bottom, brands need to take the financial hit and invest in quality, whilst consumers need to be prepared to pay the true cost of their garments. Here heritage and craft-focused brands occupy a truly unique space, and this is true whether looking at the hand craftsmanship exhibited at Temperley or the impeccable fabric selections of heritage brand Mulberry, a fashion house respected for its consistent and poreless quality. In short, creating collections of collectibles is one way to counteract consumer waste.





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Established in 1971, Mulberry has a longstanding reputation for supporting and nurturing British craftspeople (600 specialists work from its two British factories alone). This season the design house, led by Johnny Coca, showcased a daring contemporary collection without compromising those quality mainstays - beautiful detailing, impeccable fabric selections and heritage textiles.





Dating back a century, authentic blazer wools in patterns and colours were used in jackets, trousers and shorts. Mulberry's strong Spring/Summer 2017 collection was full of transformational fashion pieces, day to evening utilitarian fashion designed to go that extra mile for the wearer. Functional - not purely decorative - sturdy oak and khaki separates, crisp resistant knits walked the runway; fabrics included twill, the most hard wearing of silk fabrics, gabardine cotton - a tough, tightly woven fabric known for its ability to resist wear and tear - and velvets. Now let's be honest, heritage brands are simply not price-point accessible for all, but for many of us, the clothing we tend to hold on to for longer is usually our most expensive, and with that price tag often comes better quality and higher retention. The latter is environmentally significant when extending the average life of clothes by just three months of active use can lead to a 5% to 10% reduction in each of the carbon, water and waste footprints.


Heritage brands aren't the only ones with skin in the game when it comes to the quality focus, for many independent brands in a competitive field, quality is what determines reputation and growth. With their Spring/Summer 2017 collection, independent Georgian design duo Tata Naka showed they were no exception. Inspired by the spirit of Italian Capri, the Georgian-born identical twins, Tamara and Natasha Surguladze, tell intricate stories through their creations - in the case of this most recent collection clever mosaic featuring the Villa St. Michele and marine life - both biological and mythical - was spell-binding. Let' put it this way, Tata Naka design to create keepsakes and conversation starters.








Always featuring some handy (no doubt time-consuming) thread work, intricate beading or superior cut, and always made from one 'don't fail me' fabric or another - in this case traditional linens, crushed cottons and choice silks - Tata Naka is the perfect of example of how through story-telling and a lack of compromise on quality, designers can create clothing which takes on an identity, becoming more than merely a backdrop to be discarded after a few wears.




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On Autumn-Winter 2017 and Other Fashion Considerations...

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After a summer full of traveling which fed my curiosity for other cultures, the Rio Olympic games and a stint on Tinder, I come to the topic of fashion.

Fashion is one of the great pleasures in life, on a practical level and also as a means of expression.

Fashion is intimately related to social, cultural, political and economical factors. Influences feed in from these spheres of life and combine to create garments that become our uniform and armor for the day.

Over the summer, I attended a course at NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts-Milan). Going back to school was one of the best things that happened to me in a long time! Being in an academic environment, challenged by a passionate teacher and surrounded by international students, drove me to enhance my skills.

It was all about trend spotting. Why and how trends are created, the process, the makers, the shakers ad the inspiration behind trends. We were also given insight on how to spot trends well before people catch on.

Talking of trends, let's check out Autumn/Winter 2016 has in store for us.

This coming season is all about multiplicity and contrasting ideas. Feel free to choose from this wide sartorial range and go for options that suit your personal taste.

The waist is the new focal point, which explains the rise of the corset. But for less adventurous souls, a belt will do.

Bags with wide straps are also big this season, they transform bags of all shapes and sizes.

The duvet coat, usually reserved for cold days in cold countries, is finding its way back into our closet, even in warmer climes.
This season espouses a wild maximalist attitude and flamboyance where more is more and embellishments are everywhere - on dresses, bombers, knits, coats.

Leopard print is a constant in the fashion world, but this year, cat fashion is taking the spotlight. With kitty-inspired pieces all over the runway.
My advice? Invest in denim that will take you from day to night. Designers have reimagined the denim jacket, they deconstructed it, draped it and merged it with other fabrics.

Velvet doesn't have a good reputation for most women but I dare anyone with some fashion sensibility to resist all the velvety items in warm colors seen on the catwalks recently.
Army and naval references are perennial trends. This season it has been embellished and transformed into the cover-up of choice.

We have to think pink, in opposition to all these manly styles. Fashion is always about opposing ideas; tough and cute; dark and light in a single look. Wear pink with a punk-goth attitude!

Cover that neck! Turtlenecks are to be worn under anything. From dresses to suits to leather.

Pinstripes are big this season and are to be worn relaxed and undone. Forget all the 1980s connotations. Wear pinstripes with a hoodie or a silk and lace slip.

Snakeskin fabric, or serpent embroideries, will hiss all winter long.

Now that I've summed up women's fashion trends for the upcoming season, I promise to do the same for men lest they are in need of a new Tinder profile picture.

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These Are The 6 New Matte Lipsticks You Need For Fall

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Matte lipsticks have quickly become staples in our makeup bags.


As the season shifts from summer to fall, so does our color palette. We’re craving rich plums, burgundies, and warm leather-colored anything. Thankfully, the lipstick gods have answered our call and a ton of brands are bringing together the colors we want with the matte finish we love.


Here’s a taste of what we’re stocking up on:


1. Victoria’s Secret Velvet Matte Cream Lip Stain, $14


Yup, America’s favorite lingerie store is coming out with its very own matte-lipstick collection. The five Velvet Matte Cream Lip Stain shades have steamy names like Desire (red) and Perfection (dusty rose). According to Allure, they’re “creamy, full-coverage, and super pigmented with a stain effect that lasts long after the lipstick wears off.” You’ll be able to snag one of your own on October 18.



So @victoriassecret is getting into mattes and they're actually really nice story coming soon to @allure .com #imbadatswatching

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2. Clinique Pop Liquid Matte Lip Color and Primer, $18.50


The built-in primer and thick texture of this stuff proves that it’s seriously no joke. It’s crazy long lasting, vibrant, and makes your mouth look like suede. “Boom Pop” is an unparalleled deep red.  




3. Huda Beauty Liquid Matte, $20


Quite easily the most comfortable matte lipstick you’ll ever wear, these Liquid Mattes won’t crack on your lips or give you that uncomfortable texture after a few hours like other mattes do. They go on a bit watery and wipe off easily (great if you’re not blessed with super-steady hands) within the first 30 seconds, but when they set, they have optimum coverage and flexibility. “Trendsetter” is in the same family as burnt sienna and looks fabulous on nearly every complexion.  



Just finished creating these who wants one? Giveaway maybe?

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4. Dose of Colors Matte Liquid Lipsticks, $18


We’ve already told you that Beyonce’s makeup artist swears by these, but we’re telling you again in case you forgot (also, because all the colors are back in stock!). The scent in each tube is dreamy and the colors are to die for. “Stone” can be described as your lips, but better while “Merlot” is like ex-wife-revenge red. 



A dose of liquid matte lipstick heaven Photo by @sheryl_wong_makeup #doseofcolors #DoseofHeaven

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5. Beauty Bakerie Hot Cocoa Set, N/A


One of our favorite matte lipsticks in the game, Beauty Bakerie, makes an unrivaled matte lipstick that tattoos your mouth like no other. The upcoming Hot Cocoa Gift Set has six lipsticks, all within the brown and nude color family, and gets released on October 1.  




6. Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, $26


Really, this is two products for the price of one. Both a lipliner and a lipstick, this pencil gives you the ultimate control ― which is essential when trying to ace your cupid’s bow. The colors offered don’t veer out of the reds, nudes and purples, but they’re fab additions to your grab-and-go night-out bag. 




Pucker up for autumn, y’all! 

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