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Mewgaroo Hoodies Now Have Larger Pockets, Presumably For Fatter Cats

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If you’ve ever wanted to nuzzle your pet in your pocket like a mama kangaroo does her Joey, you’re going to paw-sitively love Mewgaroo, the hoodie sweatshirt that lets you do just that.


Unihabitat, the Japanese company behind the product, released the hoodie last year, but has now updated its wares with a new Mewgaroo model with a larger pocket, to accommodate pets who need some extra space.


Now cats of all sizes can get swaddled in fuzzy sweatshirt goodness:






The old Mewgaroo pocket had a capacity of about six liters, but the new one is double the size, meaning it can accommodate cats up to about 15 pounds.



D’awwwww.




Of course, the Mewgaroo isn’t only for cats. Even dogs and ferrets adore its comfy pouch.




The new Mewgaroo with a large pocket comes in two colors: navy and gray. If you don’t live in Japan, then your best bet is to order one online for about $90 plus shipping. Enjoy!

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Chrissy Teigen Kicks Off Sheer Turtleneck Season With The Perfect Fall Outfit

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Of all the trends made more popular by celebrities, none is as equally delightful and confusing as the sheer turtleneck. Some might argue there’s no point in constricting your neck without the promise of additional warmth, while other folks have within them the understanding that sometimes, we do things just for the look.


No one understands that notion better, or demonstrates it more elegantly, than national treasure Chrissy Teigen. The supermodel was spotted out in New York City Wednesday wearing a low-cut black tank, a high-waisted suede skirt and, of course, a tucked-in mesh turtleneck.



Can you say “perfect fall outfit?” Let sheer turtleneck season begin! 


Perhaps Teigen is once again taking a page from the stylebook of pal Kim Kardashian, who never met a sheer turtleneck she didn’t like:



Sleek ponytail tutorial today on my app with @michaelsilvahair

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on




In any event, we think it’s safe to say fall fashion is officially upon us, and we’re sheerly ecstatic about it. 

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The Real Cost Of Asos' Fast Fashion

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Joanne Goddard has lived in the South Yorkshire town of Barnsley her whole life. In April 2016 she took a job as an agency worker at online fashion retailer Asos’s vast global distribution centre, which sends millions of pounds’ worth of clothes to customers around the world every week.


She was on the first floor of Asos’s huge, grey warehouse when the panic consumed her.

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Sarah Jessica Parker's New Dress Will Kick 'Sex And The City' Fans In The Feels

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Did you hear the news? Sarah Jessica Parker has expanded her foray into fashion design from a successful shoe collection to a line of little black dresses, set to debut at Bloomingdale’s in October.


SJP LBD is a capsule collection of dresses ranging in sizes 0-12 that will roll out over the next few months in stores and online. While so far just one has been revealed, there are more to come in Spring 2017.


Take a look at the first dress, aptly named “Title,” which will retail for $395.



We’re just wondering, does this remind you of anything? Perhaps a certain title opening to a certain television show that might have certain “Sex and the City” fans freaking out right this very moment?







Yeah, us too. She even appears to be standing on the streets of Manhattan, for goodness’ sake. 


This nod to her iconic Carrie Bradshaw character is not unlike the homage Parker paid with her collection of shoes, all of which look like they totally could have taken up some space in a packed Upper East Side closet. 


Sigh. The beloved Bradshaw lives on. 

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Trendy Now, Trash Tomorrow

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A pop up store opened by Greenpeace in Hong Kong gives away used clothes to the public for free, demonstrating shopping alternatives like swapping and second hand.

Being a fashion victim used to be cute. It's not anymore, because our textile waste is slowly killing the planet.

In a bold move to tackle the throwaway-culture in our contemporary consumer society, Sweden's ruling Socialist Democrats and Green Party coalition has announced its plans to reduce taxes on the repair of clothes and other items to promote on-going use over time.

The low cost of fast fashion has made the costs for repairing and mending comparatively too high, encouraging people to treat their clothes as disposable items and throw them away, instead of valuing and looking after them.

A 2015 survey by Greenpeace Germany showed that even though people have clothes in abundance, when seams and heels break they prefer to buy new stuff instead of getting it repaired, because it´s cheap and easy.

In Germany, half the population has never been to a tailor, while more than half of 18 to 29 year olds have never visited a shoemaker. Germans go through their clothes quickly, particularly shoes, with one in eight wearing shoes for less than a year. The picture is the same in many advanced consumer societies: in Hong Kong 1400 T-Shirts are thrown away every single minute. This has massive consequences for the environment.

Scientific research shows that advertising and the e-commerce strategies of fashion retailers are significantly contributing to this throw-away-mentality. There are a plethora of marketing and pricing tricks to encourage us to buy more new stuff - fast fashion companies are speeding up trends, shortening seasons and tempting shoppers with "bargain deals" on controversial shopping bonanza days such as Singles Day in China, Black Friday in the US and Europe, or Cyber Monday from online retailers such as the giant Amazon. And now, as people increasingly buy online, the barrier to purchasing new clothes is lowered even further: everything is just one click away. Clothes shopping has become an addictive activity, needing is replaced by wanting.

In a materialistic world dominated by messages from an impressive billion dollar ad industry, more sustainable alternatives such as eco and fair trade fashion, second hand buying, swapping, repairing or upcycling are less visible and are not popular with the public. This is something that Greenpeace's Detox my Fashion Campaign wants to change - by helping these more creative ways of dressing ourselves become more widespread and well-known.

The survey in Germany also showed that consumers are actually fed up with throwing their garments away so quickly. Nearly half of them would like to have guarantees for their clothing. It is up to the industry to facilitate this change by offering quality instead of quantity as well as free repair services. Smaller brands such as the outdoor brand Patagonia or the Swedish denim producer Nudie have already put repair and longevity at the centre of their business models.

The reality of planetary boundaries sets limits on production and consumption. It also obliges all industries to experiment, look into and develop alternatives to the throw-away model. Even the fashion industry increasingly acknowledges that it needs innovative ideas to evolve its practice beyond the growth and consumption model that dominates fashion today.

While Greenpeace and millions of supporters urge brands to re-think their resource-hungry and environmentally devastating business models, the most progressive question you can ask yourself before buying any new piece of clothing is "do I really need this product?".

Learn more about the past milestones of Greenpeace's Detox my Fashion Campaign. If you want to get involved in the Detox my Fashion-Movement, go here.

This post is part of our "Reclaim" initiative, which showcases solutions to the issue of fashion waste and engages our readers to take action. You can find all the posts in this initiative, as well as feature pieces, investigative stories and video, here. Follow the initiative on Twitter at #Reclaim. And if you'd like to add your own thoughts to our series, sign up here for a HuffPost blog account.

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The Serious Price We're Paying For 'Fast Fashion'

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It’s no secret that Americans love to shop. But when it comes to buying cheap clothing, the environment may be paying the biggest price. 


In our final episode of “Sustainable Self,” a HuffPost Originals series where we recommend small ways to reduce our impact on the environment, we take a look at clothing waste and “fast fashion.” The fast fashion industry creates a cycle in which cheap clothing is manufactured to increase overall demand. Sloppy manufacturing and dyeing practices pollute our waters, waste fossil fuels for transportation and exploit cheap laborers


While not everyone has the luxury of buying more expensive clothing, there are things you should keep in mind to reduce your carbon footprint. In the video above, learn about eco-fashion, organic cotton and how long it takes for clothing to decompose. 


The Huffington Post is partnering with Change.org to launch the Sustainable Self movement page, where viewers can create and join petitions based on the issues highlighted in each episode. Visit change.org/sustainableself to become part of the movement! 

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19 Magical Accessories Only 'Harry Potter' Fans Will Understand

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What better way to sneak in your love for all things Harry Potter than with some stylish accessorizing? You’ll want to add these wicked cool items to your Potterhead wish list. 



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Just Wondering: Would You Wear Anything From Rihanna's New Puma Collection?

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Our queen Rihanna showed her second Fenty x Puma collection during Paris Fashion Week Wednesday, and we have some questions. 



The line, a colorful departure from her previous black and white collection, included stiletto sneakers, corsets, some exposed nipples and a whole lot of layering.


So, we’re just wondering: Would you wear this?



 How about this?



 Maybe these?



According to the New York Times, Rihanna explained backstage that her inspiration was the question, “What if Marie Antoinette went to the gym?” 



But you’re not Marie Antoinette. You’re you. So again, just wondering, would you wear anything from this collection? Let us know. 


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17 Tweets That Make Perfect Sense To Anyone With A Weird Hairline

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Think back to the simplicity and innocence of childhood. Were you worried about your eyebrows, or your lashes, or your nail beds? Of course not! You had kickball to play and SpongeBob SquarePants to watch.


But somewhere along the way, you became aware of these beauty standards. You realized that your brows weren’t on fleek, and that your lashes were stubby. Maybe you found dark circles under your eyes, or enlarged pores on your face. But for a select few, all this paled in comparison to the emergence of some truly funky hairlines.





When your hairline is so wavy it looks like a cardiogram, simple hairstyles become exceedingly complicated. For women, braids and ponytails are a fate worse than death. For men, a barber who screws up their edges is unforgivable.


Here are 17 tweets that anyone with a funky hairline can understand:


You get by with a little help from your friends. 






The worst possible combination: 






The one insult that cuts right to the bone:






Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s karma.






Hairline on fleek.






When you feel Peyton Manning’s pain. 






When real recognizes real on ‘The Bachelorette.’






Starting to feel personally victimized by these tweets...






Okay, that’s just way out of line.






Sorry, Robby.





Tfw your hairline peaces out.






When Snapchat filters are your secret weapon.






 Middle parts just aren’t an option.






When your hairline straight up vanishes.






Creating a Bitmoji just ends up deflating your ego.






Seeing a celeb with a weird hairline makes you unreasonably happy.






Flyaways may actually be the death of you.






You’ve probably shaved it all off at one point or another.






But at the end of the day, you’re thankful. Because at least you’re not this guy:




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We Wore The Same Outfits To Work All Week. Here's What Happened.

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As part of HuffPost’s “Reclaim” project, HuffPost Style will focus the month of September on simple ways to educate yourself on becoming a better consumer to address the problem of fashion waste.



This fall, The Huffington Post is taking a hard look at the negative environmental effects that result from our excessive shopping habits.


We’ve reported on the sheer volume of waste we create ― America produced 15.1 million tons of textile waste in 2013, and 85 percent of it ended up in landfills. We’ve cringed over the reality of what happens to our clothing once it’s been donated. We’ve also educated ourselves on ways to shop smarter and take better care of the clothes we already own.  


But everything we’ve learned is for naught if we can’t practice what we preach. Can we, ourselves, stop buying excessive amounts of clothes and make do with a smaller wardrobe? We’re putting ourselves to the test with one seemingly simple experiment.


Two editors at HuffPost, a man and a woman, were each asked to wear one outfit of their choosing to the office every day for an entire week. The goal was to discover, once and for all, if one can truly get away with repeating the same outfits over and over again. Would it be socially acceptable among their colleagues? Would our male editor have a different experience than our female editor? And would anyone dare make rude comments to them?


And so, swallowing their pride and stepping into the same outfit every day for an entire week, they set off to find out. 


ANDY CAMPBELL, REPORTER


I’ve always been a champion of frugal fashion.


As a reporter who spends his time between the office and the streets, I’ve built a career toeing the ever-thinning line between excellence and hangover. It gives me a reason to be a lazy shopper ― my closet is half-full of button-down shirts and pants that are viable on both a midnight drunk and a morning meeting with my boss (sorry Karen).



So when I got the call to do a piece of investigative journalism, one that would finally test my skill of looking fresh despite myself, I breathed a sigh of relief. I’d be able to put off laundry for yet another week ― my entire wardrobe can fit in one load, anyway ― and my smell wouldn’t get me fired because it was a directive.


For any of you who have 250 shirts on standby to avoid wearing the same thing twice in a fiscal quarter, take it from me: Nobody really notices. Sure, I was wearing a variation of the blue shirt and gray slacks that I’ve worn exclusively for most of my five-year tenure at The Huffington Post, but the point remains. I didn’t stink, I spoke with our CEO while wearing “dirty” clothes and didn’t get fired, and I even went dancing one night and didn’t smell like booze the next morning.


The only real “problem” came on day four, when some of my peers thought I got laid. One colleague who was visiting from our London office grinned at our Thursday meeting as she thought out loud, “Andy, are you wearing the same outfit for the second day in a row?” Others pointed out that my cheeks were red, a clear indication that I didn’t spend the night in my own bed last night and was embarrassed about it.


Some fledgling journalists might cave and say, “NO. Nuh uh you guys, I stayed at home watching ‘Narcos’ and finished an expired pint of Ben and Jerry’s.” But not this reporter, dear readers. I kept the integrity of the story intact, and now everyone thinks I had sexual intercourse one time.


There have been worse weeks.



Wearing the exact same outfit for an entire week is a bit excessive (though doable!), but we’ve proven with our experiment that we don’t have to be slaves to fast fashion. Little stylistic changes can go a long way without the need for a closet full of clothes you’ll never wear. I’ve been doing it for five years, and it took four full days of the same outfit for anyone to notice. Suffice it to say, nobody is keeping tabs on your daily getup.


JAMIE FELDMAN, FASHION AND LIFESTYLE EDITOR


Working in the fashion industry, I’m often asked by friends and peers if I feel pressure to dress a certain way. I chose my apartment based on the fact that it was the only one I’d seen with a big enough closet to fit all my clothes, so you can probably answer that one for yourself.  



When I was challenged to wear the same thing for a full week, I wouldn’t say I was relieved, but I was intrigued. Not ever being one to fly under the radar, I picked my loudest, boldest Tracy Reese dress. And not being one to ever plan ahead, it also happened to desperately need cleaning. “Oh well,” I thought. “No turning back now.” This was going to be interesting. 


On day two, I was actually grateful that my outfit was already picked out for me. I was hungover from drinking one too many glasses of debate wine and as a result was running late. Easy peasy. 


Unlike Andy, no one suspected that my repeat outfit was a consequence of sexual escapade. Or, maybe they did and didn’t say anything for fear of making me look a certain way in front of my peers.


By day three I was itching, both because I was sick of this stupid dress and also, perhaps, because it really does need to be freaking cleaned. I found myself switching up my makeup, accessories and hair ― anything to feel a little different from the day before. As I rode the subway to work, I couldn’t help but notice people staring at me. “They know my secret,” I thought.


Though I was self-aware and self-conscious about my repeat look, my colleagues, as far as I could tell, were completely oblivious. Things didn’t take a turn until someone privy to the experiment stopped by my desk to loudly compliment me on my dress. “Didn’t you wear that yesterday?” he said with a smirk, cluing in my surrounding peers to my secret. One of my row-mates, who had just the day before complimented the dress, said she noticed I had been wearing it again but didn’t feel the need to say anything. “What is there really to say?” she said.  



The elephant in the room (aside from my odor) of course, is the fact that I am a woman. Mark Zuckerberg famously wears the same casual outfit every single day, while it’s been pointed out that Sheryl Sandberg regularly wears different pairs of stilettos while working for the same company. I was delighted and surprised though, that even wearing something as memorable as this dress, I wasn’t judged, treated any differently or questioned about my decision. 


On day four, I was finally asked about it, but in the most polite, private way possible. It came via Google chat:


“so I have a question to ask you
and I don’t exactly know how to ask you
so I’m just going to ask
and like
don’t hate me
here goes:
have you worn the same dress all week?
or am i imagining that?”


Will I ever wear something for a full week again? Probably not. Would this experiment be quite as effective if, say, I worked in an office with more fashionable people? (Sorry Andy). Maybe. But at the end of the day, I wore a dress that I love a few times, I spent way less time worrying about getting dressed in the morning and no one got hurt. I’d call that a win. 


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Prince George Sees Bubbles, Reaches Peak Human Happiness

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For six long days and five sleepless nights we’ve been refreshing Twitter, wondering when, if ever, we’d catch another glimpse of Prince George and Princess Charlotte during their tour of Canada. Finally, their parents have blessed us with a sighting.


And folks, it was well worth the wait. 


George, Charlotte and their handlers (also known as Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge) attended a garden party for military families in Victoria, British Columbia on Thursday. The little duo played with other children, sat atop miniature ponies, and were as delighted with bubbles and balloons as any of us could hope to be about anything. Ever. 





Seriously, ever.





The family looked as picture perfect as always in coordinating cream, blue and red outfits. 



Bask in all the cuteness below. 


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Bollywood Actress Debunks The 'Dangerous Myth' Of Flawlessness

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Sonam Kapoor didn’t “wake up like this” and she wants everyone to know it.


On Wednesday, the 31-year-old Indian actress published an essay on BuzzFeed debunking the myth that female celebrities are naturally flawless. In the famous words of Beyoncé’s ***Flawless, Kapoor unequivocally writes that no, she does not look red-carpet ready when she get out of bed in the morning. It takes an entire team of makeup artists, stylists and sometimes photo editors to make the star look flawless every day.  


“For every teen girl leaning into her bedroom mirror, wondering why she doesn’t look like a celebrity: Please know that nobody wakes up like this. Not me. Not any other actress. (Not even Beyoncé. I swear.),” Kapoor wrote. “... It takes an army, a lot of money, and an incredible amount of time to make a female celebrity look the way she does when you see her. It isn’t realistic, and it isn’t anything to aspire to.”


Kapoor, who was born in a suburb outside of Mumbai, is the daughter of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor. Her career took off after starring in the 2013 film “Raanjhanaaand is now one of the highest paid actresses in the Indian film industry 


She described dealing with a lot of body image issues as a young girl, which led to “an unhealthy relationship with food.” She obsessively dieted and sometimes even starved herself for an entire day to lose a few pounds. 



Think of how much better your day is when it starts with a compliment. Think of how easy it is to give that to someone else. Do it every chance you get



“We’ve been taught that women need to be flawless even when our flawlessness is wildly implausible, sexy even when our sexiness is a break from plot,” Kapoor wrote. “We’re sprinting through Jurassic Park in heels, fighting super villains in strapless corsets, being stranded on deserted islands for days without a hint of stubble. Real female bodies are so taboo that hair-removal-cream ads show hairless legs even before the cream is applied.”


The thing that keeps Kapoor grounded is the women in her life. 


“All the women who’ve championed me have taught me that kind, genuine support can change your friend’s or sister’s or colleague’s life,” she wrote. “Think of how much better your day is when it starts with a compliment. Think of how easy it is to give that to someone else. Do it every chance you get.” 


The Bollywood actress described all the women in her life who have made her feel beautiful just the way she is. From her makeup artist to her sister ― Kapoor writes that these are the women who have taught her that kindness and sisterhood goes such a long way. 


Now, Kapoor writes, she realizes that our imperfections are what makes each of us beautiful in our own way. “I know now that there’s nothing wrong with stretch marks, cellulite, or scars. They’re markers of our growth,” she wrote. “There’s beauty in their realness.” 


Head over to BuzzFeed to read Kapoor’s full essay.  

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Chinatown Fusion: Aux Epices

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Marc Kaczmarek cares for his clients with humor and charm at Aux Epices (Photos: Philip Morton)

Tucked away on a side street a half block past the border of Chinatown and lovingly attended in one of the classic narrow spaces one finds in New York City, sits Aux Epices (French for 'with spices'), a re-invention of 'Chinese' food as Malaysian and French cuisine which turns a typical Chinese menu on its head. The restaurant proves that a narrow foot print, often a requirement in NYC, does not limit the quality or imagination food preparation and presentation can attain. The single row of tables along only one wall, as that's all the room the restaurant affords, extends deep inside and is where I've had one of my favorite meals in NYC. And shockingly only $25 for lunch for two and we were stuffed.

The front wall is removed, so that the café feels completely opened and the French accordion music inside creates a calm atmosphere so that the occasional honking from the world outside is no matter.

The husband and wife team behind the curtain, Marc Kaczmarek and Mei Chau, continue their successful gastronomic adventures in this new setting (opened here in 2013) after running the well respected Tribeca bistro Franklin Station (which was opened for years and closed in 2008). The cozy seating and well spiced variations of entrees and curries presented before you is somewhat unique in a city that has many offerings, many of which excellent as they may be, feel familiar.

Marc's Parisian elegance and charm hit us immediately as we watched him attend to each table with great care. As he offered us our water with slices of cucumber he suggested the Mango and Jicama Salad to start and did so with a comical shrug, his thick French accent purring; "you have to start somewhere." The salad, with a brown savory sauce, had mango, jicama, tofu, pineapple, bean sprouts and cucumber and was a fantastic taste combination and as far from what one would expect to be hit in the palate with in Chinatown as possible.

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Mango and Jicama Salad

The Arugula and Pear salad, another light green and fruit combination balanced sour and sweet as well as being a nice palate cleanser. The Pork Buns, a more classic Malaysian selection were baked tender and flaky and the meat inside had a nicely spiced barbecue flavor, less sweet than you would expect for the American palate.

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Seafood Udon

The Seafood Udon had a complex and flavorful broth and was well balanced with a generous assortment of fish, squid, salmon and greens. The Curry Chicken was a delicious coconut cream based sauce, the mint bringing out the notes of cumin and had a very velvety texture. Potatoes joined it on the side.

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Curry Chicken

The lunch and dinner menu are filled with Curries, Big Bowls, French inspired salads and runs the gamut from standard Malaysian appetizers like duck rolls and pork belly buns to extremely creative creations you may not find anywhere else .

The symphony of spices and textures in my meal left me with a feeling of delight, well satisfied and put Aux Epices on my short list of restaurants to return to when travel next takes me back to the big apple.

Aux Epices; 121 Baxter Street, NY, NY, 10013. Open mon-sat 11AM-10PM. Lattes and wine are available as well as tarts and cakes. Happy hour available 4-7 m-f. For more information on Aux Epices.

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Bras, Bye: It's All About The Exposed Back Right Now

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The switch happened recently: Whereas half-dome breasts achieved via push-up bras were once the shape to mimic, bralettes have made way for more natural shapes. But leave it to the fashion set to push it one step further and leave their underpinnings at home. Need proof? The prevalence of back-baring, off-the-shoulder styles that you'd need an engineer to figure out what bra could hide underneath. In most cases, we're pretty sure they're not wearing anything underneath at all.

Going bra-free is a personal choice, but we've got to say, if you're going to forgo one, a dramatic backline or cutout is a gorgeous way to show that off. During New York Fashion Week, plenty of women dipped way low in the back, which made for some dramatic exits. Click through to see.

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Photographed by Victoria Adamson.

Athena Calderone shows off a deep-V back in a dramatic, bell-sleeved gown.

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Photographed by Victoria Adamson.

This back cutout turns a modest dress into something cheekier.

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Photographed by Victoria Adamson.

That's some built-in ventilation right there.

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Photographed by Victoria Adamson.

Here, Yasmin Sewell shows off how she dips.

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Photographed by Victoria Adamson.

This Vetements dress is made of a lot of fabric, but the strategic cutouts make it look as light as air.

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Photographed by Victoria Adamson.

This cutout shows off the small of your back, but also lets you sneak in a bra.

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Photographed by Victoria Adamson.

And if you must do a bra, a cage bralette is a great cheat. Those criss-crossing straps give the slip's delicate ones a little bite.

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By: Connie Wang

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We Tried These Insta-Famous Beauty Brands

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Every morning, before I steep my morning tea, I scroll through my Instagram feed taking note of all the standout swatches, 60-second videos, and interesting products I see. Perhaps it's an occupational hazard of working in beauty, but I can't help jotting down the names of each and every product that appears to be working wonders. Then, when I see it pop up again and again in myriad profiles, my interest is piqued. I must try you, I think to myself.

There are dozens of Insta-famous brands that have followings in the hundreds of thousands -- millions, even -- but I'm always a bit skeptical. Is it simply filtered magic that makes these products seem so miraculous? Will they really perform as well in real life?

Ahead, we put five Insta-famous beauty brands to the test and delivered our un-filtered opinions in the slides ahead.

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Dose Of Colors
IG Followers: 1.9 Million

"Apparently I've been using wimpy liquid lipsticks, because this is the big leagues, people. You have to put it on with the precision of a surgeon and wait a few minutes for it to set -- but then it is set for life. Seriously. I wore it all day, ate with it, drank with it, kissed my boyfriend with it, you name it. It wasn't until I used soap and water that it finally budged. Honestly, there might still be remnants of it on my lips the next day, I'm not sure. If you want a lipstick that will last through the apocalypse, this is it. I did notice that my lips felt a touch dry the next day, so be sure to prep with oil and follow up with a matte balm." -- Cat Quinn, beauty director

Dose Of Colors Liquid Lipstick in Kiss Of Fire, $18, available at Dose Of Colors.

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"To be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of the matte shades in this palette -- some of the pastel colors looked a bit chalky and washed out on my pale skin tone. But, I did fall in love with the shimmery shades. The sparkle was super fine, the color payoff satisfying, and the formula super blendable. I especially loved the chocolate shade for a sexy smoky eye." -- Cat Quinn

Dose Of Colors Limited Edition EyesCream Palette, $50, available at Dose Of Colors.

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Eyeris Beauty
IG Followers: 132,000

"Truth be told, when I first laid eyes on my pack of Eyeris Beauty's super dramatic, fluffy lashes I was worried. I'm not really a fan of look-at-me falsies, but I thought I'd give it a try nonetheless. Despite the plush, thick appearance, these falsies didn't feel weighty on my lids at all. In fact, they're really easy to apply and made for a very glamorous eye look. Sure, I probably won't reach for these on the regular (who has time for that?), but I'll definitely keep a pair of these in my arsenal for special occasions." -- Mi-Anne Chan, beauty writer

Eyeris Beauty Liberty Lash, $24, available at Eyeris Beauty.

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Melt Cosmetics
IG Followers: 2.2 Million

"Although I can't say I would use Melt's products daily, a couple did stand out as very highly pigmented and smooth to apply. I tried the popular Rust Eyeshadow Stack. While some shades felt chalky and a little dry, I was impressed by the shades Rubbish, Rust, and Rott -- they were the most pigmented and had very little fallout. Sure, these shadows take some effort to blend and build, but the overall look was a wearable." -- Sam Sasso, beauty editorial assistant

Melt Cosmetics Rust Eyeshadow Stack, $58, available at Melt Cosmetics.

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"The first lipstick from Melt that I tried, Laced, was so dry that it didn't even fully glide on my hand for a swatch -- and it did the same on my lips. My best suggestion would be to use a damp makeup brush to apply this formula." -- Sam Sasso

Melt Cosmetics Laced Lipstick, $19, available at Melt Cosmetics.

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"The good news? The next shade I tried, Dark Room, was a hell of a lot softer, plus it went on opaque and really lasted. It didn't appear as rich on my lips as it does in the photos, but overall I would still include it in my lipstick rotation. The color is ideal for fall and winter, but note that is it very cool in tone, so it may not suit every skin tone." -- Sam Sasso, beauty editorial assistant

Melt Cosmetics Dark Room Lipstick, $19, available at Melt Cosmetics.

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Beauty Bakerie

IG Following: 310,000

"I'm not an eyeshadow person by any stretch of the imagination -- I really only wear color on my lids when I have an event to go to. But I did appreciate the texture of these ones from Beauty Bakerie. It's a whipped formula,which makes it super easy to apply with just your fingers. (A prerequisite to all of my makeup products, to be honest.)" -- Maria Del Russo, beauty editor

Beauty Bakerie Soirée Parfait Eyescream, $16, available at Beauty Bakerie.

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"It's rare to find a liquid lipstick that's non-drying but still sticks to your lips. This tube fits the bill. The formula slides across your lips easily and never clumps or chunks -- even after reapplication." -- Maria Del Russo

Beauty Bakerie Mon Chéri Lip Whip, $20, available at Beauty Bakerie. (Ed. Note: This product is currently sold out. We have reached out to Beauty Bakerie for more information and will update this post when we hear back.)

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"I'm fairly certain these makeup-removing wipes would be able to remove liquid lipstick that's been frozen on -- that's how powerful they are. One pad removes all of my lipstick, leaving behind zero trace of what was there before. Fair warning -- since these do work so well, they are a little messy, thanks to the oils that break down the pigment. Keep a tissue handy to wipe up any excess oil -- or expect to rinse." -- Maria Del Russo

Beauty Bakerie Lip Whip Remover, $14, available at Beauty Bakerie.

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Makeup Geek
IG Following: 1.8 million

"Despite the fact that Makup Geek's eyeshadows have been staples in my beauty collection for years, I hadn't tried other products from the brand until recently. One of the new products I tried was this highlighting palette created in collaboration with YouTuber Kathleen Lights. These soft, blendable, super-pigmented shades will flatter a range of skin tones and can be layered for sheer or dramatic effects. In fact, this palette has quickly replaced the majority of highlighters in my makeup bag." -- Mi-Anne Chan

Makeup Geek Kathleen Lights Highlighter Palette, $39, available at Makeup Geek.

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"I also tried Makeup Geek's set of Full Spectrum collection, which includes these 10 creamy eyeliners. Unlike traditional kohl liners, these ones have a gel-like texture, meaning you can get the benefit of a smooth, precise gel liner with the ease and practicality of a pencil.
Want to start slow? Don't worry, you can buy each pencil separately for $9, too." -- Mi-Anne Chan, beauty writer

Makeup Geek Full Spectrum Eye Liner Pencil Complete Set, $58, available at Makeup Geek.

By: Mi-Anne Chan

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4 Looks You're Never Too Old (Or Young) To Wear

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Dressing for our age is a game that's rigged: Try as we might, the outcome is fixed and not often in our favor. One moment women are told they're dressing too old, too provocative. The next, why so matronly? Live a little, will ya? So, thanks but no thanks. We're not playing.

The thing is: We've always been firm on the fact that an amazing sense of style doesn't have an expiration date and isn't reserved for a particular age group. Which is why we turned to the tried-and-true pieces in Coach's fall collection -- varsity jackets, little black dresses, and playful sweaters, for starters -- and the women who wholly embody their agelessly awesome appeal. We not only came away with four forever-cool outfits anyone can emulate, but also four unique perspectives -- from a high school senior to an almost-senior citizen -- on the power behind clothing that transcends generations and is unique to you. Ahead, get their take on what it really means to be stylish beyond your years -- no rules attached.

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Photographed by Mark Lim.

Alexis Jae, 17
Model and student

Is there anything you wear that's surprising for your age?
"I dress kind of provocative and I like to show my skin and figure, which some may have a problem with. But I don't care -- I'm comfortable in my body and I feel good about what I'm wearing."

Are there any trends you'd never wear, regardless of age?
"All of them. I define a trend as something that once was cool and then became mainstream. I don't have a problem with trends -- I used to be a trendy girl myself -- but now I'm striving to be an individual. I don't really want to blend in with everyone else; I want to stand out in the way I dress or the way I talk. I just don't want to be categorized."

So for a piece of clothing as enduring as a leather jacket, how would you have worn one when you considered yourself "trendy" as opposed to now?
"Well I'd just wear a leather jacket with anything back then but now I wear a leather jacket to create a look. Like a 'French motorcycle girl' or something really strange. I don't just go out in an outfit -- I always have a specific look and aesthetic in mind."

When did you start thinking about style this way?
"[It was my] friends that got me out of my shell. I was always into dressing up, but now I use it as an opportunity to create myself and give myself a reputation without even having to speak."

What do you find most exciting about getting older?
"I'm always changing my mind and I'm always willing to grow and try new styles, as well as come up with my own. I feel like I'm going to dress so cool when I'm older because I feel really comfortable with how I dress now, and I know that the older I get the more I'm going to discover myself."

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Photographed by Mark Lim.

Bee Walker, 33
Creative producer and photographer

What are some of the first "rules" you ever heard about dressing for your age?
"As a young girl, I was always told that grown women are to be well dressed, put together, and ladylike. I looked forward to (getting older) because it meant I could wear makeup, paint my nails, and have jewelry. As a kid, that really appealed to me."

Does that idea still appeal to you now?
"Yes and no. I think refining your style and getting comfortable with who you are is a really big part of growing up. On the other hand, the idea of dressing up that I had when I was younger is not realistic. I don't have a manicure every day, I don't always leave the house with mascara on. I realized I just love so many things more than getting dressed and doing my hair."

Are there any pieces in your wardrobe that you still turn to time and time again?
"I've always kept a black cocktail dress in my closet for every situation since I was 16."

This dress is kind of the quirky, modern take on the LBD.
"It's definitely something that's versatile and figure-flattering -- it looks great on me and lots of people. It's also feminine, which I like. I used to always add masculine pieces to anything feminine, but as I get older I get more comfortable claiming I'm a strong, creative woman. I know now that I don't need to be different."

What do you mean by "being different?"
"Because I'm in a man's field, I used to downplay my femininity. When I was younger, I didn't want to be known as the 'girl photographer.' I just wanted to be known for what I do well. And now, I'm more comfortable. I am a female photographer and I don't feel any need to hide it or mask it."

What do you think has been the most exciting thing about getting older?
"It's so exciting to get more and more comfortable with who you are as a person. Everything feels less produced. I can just be myself, I show up as me and I'm not afraid of anything. I remember being a teenager and being so anxious about things. I thought things like what I wore on the first day of school were the biggest deal. Putting all those things into perspective is so great."

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Photographed by Mark Lim.

Lyn Slater, 63
Professor of Social Work at Fordham University, Lincoln Center, New York and fashion blogger at Accidental Icon

Of all the dressing-for-your-age pieces of advice you've heard, which do you prefer to ignore?
"All of them! Don't wear mini skirts, don't wear crop tops, don't expose your cleavage, don't wear low-rise jeans -- I ignore them. Age is never a variable I use to make decisions about what I wear."

So, which variables do dictate your decision?
"It's really about my identity, or what I want to convey to the world that particular day. I've seen a lot of these stories like, 'what not to wear' and 'what to wear' in your 50s or 60s, and, as a rebellious person, I'm automatically not going to do what I'm told. Anything can be transformed into your personal style. To me, the bottom line is: What am I comfortable in?"

The varsity jacket you're wearing today makes a pretty specific reference to a point in one's life. Have you ever worn anything like this before?
"I did when I was in high school and it was my boyfriend's varsity jacket. The size of the piece brings back the memory of having that kind of weight and feeling from when I was in high school. It gives me some moments of good memories."

Are there any difficult style lessons you've learned over the years?
"Whenever I was in a position where I felt like I had to conform, I never presented myself authentically. The lesson that I've learned is that, depending on the situation that you're going into, it may be more important for you to be authentic than to look a certain part. People will detect that you are not being yourself, and it impacts your confidence and anxiety level."

It's amazing to know that you have the power to make yourself feel different just by adjusting how you're presenting yourself to the world.
"There's actual science that shows how [what you're wearing] impacts your ability to perform and your emotions. It's called enclothed cognition. And for me, the way that I've been embracing clothing and reinventing myself at this time in my life is making me young."

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Diana Gordon, 28
Artist, singer, songwriter, and creative director

What's the problem with dressing-for-your-age advice?
"I think everyone has heard the age-old saying, 'dress age-appropriate,' but I have always felt like style and dress are more a reflection of how you feel as opposed to how old you are. The beauty of fashion as far as I see it is there are no hard-and-fast rules."

Have you ever been advised to dress a specific way because of the industry you're in?
"Not really. I think you dress for who you are as an artist and who are you as a person."

What are some of the longest-enduring pieces that have been in your wardrobe forever?
"I have never had a uniform. My clothes are always a reflection of my art or a benchmark of a significant period of time in my life, like the mood of a song or album, a movie with great costumes, etc. Denim has always been a constant, though."

It's safe to say that nearly every child has worn a playful sweater at some point in their lives. Is this one nostalgic in any way?
"It brings up holiday vibes at my grandma's house. We'd get a sweater and a Mickey Mouse watch, and I remember the first time I got the Mickey watch I broke it the same day. Also, it makes me feel like a '60s schoolgirl."

What's the biggest lesson in style you have learned as you've grown older?
"I've decided to show less skin. I used to show my belly button a lot when I was younger but I finally realized that sexy doesn't have to mean showing your belly button. As I get older, I've started to find other parts of my body sexy -- my shoulders and my neck, for example. I want to show more than what's traditionally sexy, if you were to Google 'sexy.'"


By: Gina Marinelli

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This Lipstick Was Designed by a Woman Who Can See 100 Million Colors

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By Kathleen Hou

Being able to see 1 million colors -- as most of us can -- seems pretty great. Until you find out that there are people like Maureen Seaberg in the world who can see 100 times that. Called tetrachromats, they're capable of seeing more shades than have names in the English language. M.A.C Cosmetics leveraged Seaberg's tetrachromatic skills to create a new, moisturizing, satiny-finish lipstick collection called Liptensity, designed to be so pure of color that it's flattering on innumerable skin tones. The Cut talked to Seaberg about why only women are tetrachromats, the colors she saw in that dress, and how naming a color can help people see it.

Related: What It's Like To See 100 Million Colors

How did you find out you had tetrachromacy?
In 2013, I heard a Radiolab report about tetrachromacy. They featured someone who was an interior designer, and the experience she related rang true. After the program ended, I wrote to the doctor, who interviewed me over the phone. He asked if any of the men in my immediate family had color blindness, and I recalled that my only brother has color blindness. He sent me a spit kit, a saliva test. It was a long six weeks as I waited for results.

One day, an email arrived, and he said I had it. You can think about tetrachromacy like this: When you walk into a darkened movie theater, you experience the discomfort of eyes adjusting to the light. That's the cones -- cells in the most concave parts of your eye -- going offline. They're paper-thin, and that's the group of cells I see more of. Around that cluster is the rods, which are for peripheral and night vision. Those go online when you walk into a movie theater, and it takes five to seven seconds for that to happen.

Do you consider tetrachromacy to be a blessing or a curse?
I do think it's a blessing. We need to raise awareness of it more. There are probably many more women undergoing the experience I have and not knowing why. People would always say to the right or left of what I said the color of something was. For example, if a friend showed me an unusual gourmet carrot that was red, I would say it's beet-colored and more purple. Checking with other women with the same genetics, they report similar things.

And only women are tetrachromics?
Isn't that something? It takes two XX chromosomes. But my doctor says if we don't destroy ourselves, it could spread to the entire population. He reasons that full-color vision wasn't common in our primate ancestors, and that only one female old-world monkey mutated to have full-color vision. As they determined through fossil records, her line really thrived. He has a theory that human evolution is dependent on becoming full-color seers. There are people walking around with lung 2.0 or heart 2.0. But I apparently have eyes 2.0.

Related: A New Study Helps Explain Why Some People Can See So Many Colors

Since you can see so many colors, does it affect your preferences for colors?
No. But I do notice a difference in the number of colors in the natural world versus those in manufactured, human-made things. I have complete enthusiasm for every color except for yellow. The doctors think that it's because the extra cone class in tetrachromics is yellow. Normal people have green and blue cones, the same as in television.

Maybe yellow is overstimulating -- it's a little too much for my eyes. Like, an NYC taxicab is too much. It's almost like when you look at bright sunlight for a little bit and you recoil.

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Liptensity in Doe at Balmain's autumn/winter 2016 show. (Photo: Getty Images)

Since you see so many colors, how does it affect your everyday approach to choosing colors for yourself?
People often comment when I do wear color how very coordinated it is. But I do like to dress monochromatically; I don't like prints. I'll do head-to-toe camel or head-to-toe black. It's hard to even find blacks that perfectly match each other. Some are jet black, in the way M.A.C's Liptensity Stallion lipstick is. A jet black is very hard to achieve, because it's the absence of color. We had to keep perfecting it because we kept seeing other colors that shone through in sunlight and daylight.

You can see up to 100 million colors. But in the English language, are there that many names for colors? How do you describe a color if it's never been named?
Some people think we need a name for a color in order to see it, and not the other way around. For example, in The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer never uses the color blue as a word. Seas are described as boring and dark. Humanity did not have the ability to see blue until more recently.

The perfect storm for tetrachromacy is having it in your genetics and a lifelong exposure to color -- but also having the enhanced vocabulary to name these colors. I found that in the "What color is the dress?" debate. Some people just weren't seeing it, and some people didn't have the vocabulary. Tetrachomics saw it as bronze and periwinkle.

Related: Victoria's Secret Is Launching a Brilliant Matte Lipstick

I personally am trying to name the colors I see in nature and don't see in human goods. That's been fun. I hope to make some sort of color chart. I don't know how they will appear to normal-sighted people, but at least for my own reference.

How did your special skills help you with creating the Liptensity lipstick shades?
Working with M.A.C, I had 24 shades that I started with. It was my job to tweak them and make them the most beautiful. I used my vision to look very closely at them and see if there were undertones or overtones that could be cleared up. We wanted to make them as pure and clear as possible.

I had a feeling that if we could take out the things not true to the color we were going for, it would be more beautiful on more faces. They would behave more like neutrals. Doe in M.A.C Liptensity was used in every model on the Balmain autumn/winter 2016 runway, on models of every skin tone. It worked on every one. Whereas if there were orange tones, for example, it wouldn't look right on some girls.

In language, people often associate colors with emotions, saying things like they're "green with envy." How does your ability relate to that?
I do actually associate colors with emotions. I also have synesthesia. We all as a society associate color with emotion. Phrases like "green with envy" or "purple with rage"? Somewhere along the line in human history, we agreed upon that. So I think it is a universal trait.

Buy it: $21 at Nordstrom


This interview has been condensed and edited.


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The 48 Best Cult and Classic Lip Shades of All Time
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This 3-Year-Old's Makeup Tutorial Trumps A Smoky Eye Video Any Day

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You may not achieve that perfect contoured look using this tutorial, but you will certainly be entertained. 


A video that recently went viral on Twitter features 3-year-old Jordyn Peralta, from Oahu, Hawaii, giving her best make-up tips like a real YouTube makeup artist. And it’s cute AF.


In the clip, Jordyn starts off with a very professional, “Welcome to my channel!” just as many YouTube makeup artists do. Then she dives right into her precious tutorial. 



“Welcome to my channel! ... I’m going to start with this eyelashes thing.”




“I’m going to start with this eyelashes thing,” the adorable tot says while holding up a highlighter, which has nothing to do with eyelashes.


She then begins blending her invisible makeup into her face.


“I love this,” she says, clearly endorsing her “eyelashes thing.”



“I’m going to squish this!”




Next, Jordyn picks up the highlighter compact again and introduces a new technique, announcing to her viewers, “I’m going to squish this!” 


She finishes off her look by blending more invisible makeup into her face.


The result? Well, the little makeup artist is just as ridiculously cute as she was before her “transformation.” 


Jordyn’s ability to mimic a YouTube makeup artist comes from watching a lot of tutorial videos, Cheyenne Peralta, the toddler’s 17-year-old big sister, told The Huffington Post. On that particular day, the teen said the tot just waltzed into the room and decided to take a crack at teaching her own look. 


“She went to my cousin’s vanity one day, and there was a closet mirror to her right and I guess she decided to look at herself and pretend she’s a makeup artist,” Peralta said.


Well move over Michelle Phan, there’s a new makeup artist in town. 


 

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Your Zits Are Actually Keeping You Young

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By Ashley Weatherford

Acne is a drag, but in 20 years or so, you might come to appreciate your blemish-checkered face. This hinges on new research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, which suggests that acne sufferers are more likely to have longer telomeres, a protective component of DNA strands.

Related: 12 Women on Their Best Acne Home Remedies

Telomere length has long been associated with the aging process. As we age, telomeres shrink in size and contribute to cellular aging. Longer telomeres are more effective at protecting cells and slowing the overall aging process.

For the study, scientists at King's College studied the length of telomeres in 1,205 twins. They found that those who suffered from acne in the past were also more likely to carry genes with longer telomeres. Ultimately, the findings relay the inevitable beauty conundrum: suffer now or suffer later.

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What It's Like to Be a Female Reporter Covering Donald Trump
22 Intimate Lost Photos of Marilyn Monroe
12 People on Running As Therapy
25 Famous Women on Overcoming Rejection

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A Sustainable Fashion Diary for London Fashion Week - Day One, Part Two

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It was the night before London Fashion Week and I was fortunate enough to attend two fantastic events - Charlotte Tilbury's 'Scent Of A Dream' Covent Garden launch with Kate Moss, followed by Galeria Melissa's celebration of Vivienne Westwood's Rocking Horse Ballerina shoe. Yes, Westwood's iconic shoe turned 30 and Galeria Melissa London celebrated the occasion with a special installation. Inspired in the burlesque ballet Petrushka, Rocking Horse Ballerina was created in 1986 for the Mini-Crini collection. The shoe was also part of Westwood's groundbreaking Autumn/Winter 1987'88 show, entitled Harris Tweed. I attended both of these events with our Red Carpet Green Dress founder Suzy Amis Cameron, and wore an independent brand I have been supporting for nearly a decade, Nico Didonna.

Finally got the picture - this was my first fashion week look, but I am sharing it last! It was taken the evening before LFW kicked off, a night I attended two lovely events - Charlotte Tilbury's 'Scent Of A Dream' Covent Garden launch with Kate Moss, followed by Galeria Melissa's celebration of Vivienne Westwood's Rocking Horse Ballerina - for both of these fantastic occasions I wore Nico Didonna; specifically gold Palazzo style trousers with a gold loop effect fabric and a black silk devore top. You can now zoom in and I suggest that you do to see the gorgeous detail in this top and the loops on these trousers. They are beyond luxurious. Shoes - @PublicDesire | Bag - @MehryMu | Necklace - @Etsy | Makeup - @OliverMakeupIsArt Born in Noicattaro, Bari, designer Nico Didonna moved to London in the early 80s where he has lived ever since. A former LCF graduate Italian-born Nico Didonna has steadily built a name for himself since the 80's, amassing a loyal and fashion-savvy band of followers - all keen to find something made by hand, from well chosen fabrics in his Italian atelier or with local tailors who take their time making his garments. When you visit his atelier you will see that no two pieces are alike - you have to love that, especially if you enjoy looking as anti-high street as possible. This look - 'Day One, Part Two' - has now been added to my full list of articles for @HuffingtonPost, so please click link in bio which directs you to all of my coverage of London Fashion Week for Huffington Post - THANK YOU! And Happy Friday people :-) __________________________________________________________________ #NicoDidonna #Atelier #ItalianDesigner #MadeInBritain #Soho #Soho #London #BrewerStreet #MyItalianFriend #SustainableStyle #EcoFashion #WhoMadeYourClothes #LondonFashionWeek #LFW #VivienneWestwood #GaleriaMelissa #WIWT #InSamatasOwn #Fashion #PersonalStyle #InstaFashion @mehrymu @nicodidonna @publicdesire

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Born in Noicattaro, Bari, Italian designer Nico Didonna moved to London in the early 80's where he has lived ever since. The former LCF graduate has steadily built a name for himself, amassing a loyal and fashion-savvy band of followers - all keen to find something well made in a unique range of fabrics from silk devore to silk jersey. Local is the name of the game with this brand and Didonna's fabrics are sourced from London and around the United Kingdom, from trusted suppliers he has had relationships with for the best part of two decades. His garments are also crafted on a small scale, either in his Italian atelier or by a cluster of local tailors the designer works with, trusting in their ability to make his garments meticulously. By making his collections in this way, Nico is able to respond to bespoke requests and required alterations, and according to the designer in this way he is able to provide his customers with a more personalised garment. This isn't cookie-cutter fashion for the masses, this is fashion made to stand out and modified with the customer in mind. In his words, "I repeat my styles if necessary - if a garment is popular - and I'm able to respond to my customers needs. This maintains exclusivity and uniqueness, which is of primary importance to me."






I have been a fan of his multi-functional wrap dresses since day one - you can wear them in at least 3 different ways and it's a stroke of genius known to be his signature, the epitome of the transformational fashion Nico Didonna is well known for. On average you can wear his versatile pieces at least two different ways (one dress I successfully tied 5 different ways, executing a different style each time). Innovative brands who create this way help consumers' clothing cover more ground for them and ensure that you are never caught looking like you are stuck on one note with a single piece; it's clever and the direction conscious fashion is headed. When you visit Nico's atelier you will see that no two pieces are alike - something I personally treasure as looking as anti-high street as possible is often my goal. Didonna retails from £100 up to around £600 - which means that you will definitely find a nice statement piece within your budget, and one he will tailor to your body type if need be. Based in the heart of Soho, his boutique corners Brewer Street in Soho, so if you are in the area pop in and tell him I sent you! My shoes were faux suede from Public Desire and necklace from NotOnTheHighStreet - a hub for handcrafted bespoke girls, and my ring was Swarovski. In 2012 Swarvoski's patented an 'Advanced Crystal' virtually lead-free formula which became known in the fashion industry as the 'cleaner, greener stone'. Find out more about why they made my pick here.

Click here for day two of my sustainable style diary.

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