With celebrity marriages ending left and right, sometimes it seems like Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are the only Hollywood couple who’ve actually figured it out. Seriously, aside from the terrifying prospect of a Trump presidency, a Legend-Teigen divorce would be the next worst thing to send us into a DEFCON Level 1 situation. 

But no matter how perfect they might seem on social media, no couple is immune to the problems that plague every relationship. In the December issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, Teigen opens up about a moment early on in their relationship when Legend tried to call it quits. 

“I was on tour with him and he’d gotten sick,” she explained. “He was feeling really bummed and stressed out. He was like, ‘I can’t be in a relationship right now.’ That lasted for one day. Literally, a day. I knew it came from a place other than us not working ... I always joke, ‘Remember when you tried to break up with me?’ He’s like, ‘Yes, sorry. Big mistake.’”

 Brief pause to imagine a world where John and Chrissy aren’t together: 

Teigen, of course, took Legend back and they’ve lived happily together ever since, tying the knot in 2013 and welcoming baby girl Luna in April.

According to the “Lip Sync Battle” host, however, Legend had quite the reputation for dating models before they met, even some with whom she’d worked in the past. But Teigen says she’s never threatened by her husband’s exes. What does she do instead? Befriend them. 

“I didn’t know it, but John used to be a notorious modelizer. To me, he was the sweetest teddy bear,” she said. “What’s funny is that I get along with everyone he’s ever been with. I end up really liking them. After I see them, I’ll tell him, ‘Oh, I was on-set with your ex today — it was fun!’ ... It was before me, so it’s fine.”

Yeah, yeah. Totally fine. 

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Missguided is known for its fashionable, trendy clothing popular with teens and 20-somethings. But for the brand’s Christmas campaign, their model is none other than an 88-year-old internet sensation who’s been “stealing your man since 1928.” 

Baddie Winkle, the sassy, white-haired grandma whose got more Instagram followers than you ― 2.4 million to be exact ― is the new face of the brand and is all the proof you need that age is nothing but a number.

Wearing a pink fur jacket and carrying a jewel-encrusted cane, Winkle makes it rain with pink paper bills and parties with scantily clad women just a fraction of her age in a fun promo video for the campaign which drops on Nov. 18. 

“I’ve been getting on the naughty list since 1928,” she says while partying it up.

The young-at-heart octogenarian shared her tips for staying youthful with HuffPost 50 earlier this year, saying it’s important to find what makes you happy and to always have something to look forward to. The woman clearly knows what she’s talking about. 

“You’re never ever too old to party,” she says in her Missguided video.

Guess the party never really stops ... not even when you’re pushing 90.

More power to ya, Baddie!

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High fashion runways don’t usually feature older models, let alone those with more than half a century in life experience. But this 80-year-old grandfather is proof designers have been making one BIG mistake.

Wang Deshun is an actor and artist from China with one goal: to defy the aging process by staying fit and challenging himself to try new things. This includes his modeling career, which launched when he absolutely knocked it out of the park during a runway show at China Fashion Week last year:

Deshun works out three hours per day, according to a recent feature in The New York Times. He taught modeling and organized fashion shows in his earlier days, but it was only last year that he debuted on a runway and turned into something of a national icon.

He’s commonly referred to as China’s “hottest grandpa” on social media, and fans openly admire him for breaking into modeling at such an advanced age. He’s the subject of a video titled “Be the fiercest” that’s been viewed more than 300,000 times on Youtube since August. 

Deshun says the key to succeeding in fashion ― or anything, for that matter ― is choosing a goal and never giving up. 

“It’s about your state of mind. It’s not about age,” he told The New York Times. “Nature determines age, but you determine your state of mind.”

We couldn’t have said it better.

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It was too good to be true: A video posted on Oct. 25, produced by Australian-based online boutique Showpo, shows a model wearing a dress that changes colors at the touch of a button. But the shop has recently admitted the dress doesn’t actually exist.

In the video above, a man touches different colors of a wheel on a tablet. While he does so, the model’s white dress changes color from pink to blue and then purple, as everyone in the room screams in astonishment.

The video started garnering attention Monday and received coverage from BuzzFeed, Yahoo Style and Good Housekeeping, who all questioned if it was real. And for good reason: It wasn’t.

The aforementioned articles cited an interview with the purported dressmakers on Finder.com.au, and a rep said Showpo’s CEO “has always wanted to be innovative and ahead of the game when it comes to technology. She doesn’t compete in the market, she dominates!” But no one could actually provide proof that the dress was real.

Good Housekeeping reminded readers of a similar prank from earlier this year that featured a color-changing dress on Sleeping Beauty at Disney Tokyo.

It came to light on Wednesday that Showpo’s video was a viral prank made to generate buzz for the company’s recent partnership with Samsung and Questacon, according to an update on Showpo’s Facebook page that features the original video, but with a new ending:

Showpo wrote: “Hey guys! So our ‘colour changing dress’ has garnered a LOT of attention and questions, so here’s some more information. Although we haven’t invented the product *yet*, we think we could soon with your help! If you’re a student and study STEM subjects that is! We’re working with Samsung and Questacon to encourage young Australians to set themselves up for success.”

Showpo’s apparent goal is to encourage viewers to study subjects in science, technology, engineering and math, to someday develop this very dress. 

We feel a bit duped, but at least it was a for a good cause ... right?

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Turns out if it’s good enough for an heiress, it’s good enough for a duchess, too.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attended two events in London Thursday night wearing a stunning white crochet-topped gown by Self-Portrait ― an unexpectedly edgy choice.

The brand is beloved by a slew of celebrities, including Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Madonna and, apparently, Paris Hilton. Hilton wore the very same dress just last week to an amfAR gala in Los Angeles. 

Another attribute shared by Hilton and the media phenomenon formerly known as Kate Middleton: a fondness for animals. Here’s adorable footage of Kate meeting Bob, the star of “A Street Cat Named Bob,” the movie premiere she attended Thursday night:

And Hilton, as we all remember from the 2000s, has major love for animals herself.

You learn something new every day. 

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Heidi Klum may be the queen of Halloween, but this year, her costume failed to impress all her critics (us included). 

The German supermodel, who usually opts for extravagant costumes, chose to attend her annual Halloween party as herself ― cloned five times ― this year. So technically, she didn’t even dress up. Her clones, on the other hand, wore prosthetic makeup and hair extensions to ensure they looked exactly like Klum. 

But the former Victoria’s Secret model doesn’t care what people thought of her look. 

“I loved [my costume],” she told Us Weekly on Wednesday in New York. “I know that some people loved it and some people hated it, and that’s always going to be the case.” 

“I like to be creative. I don’t like to do things that have been done before, and I’ve never seen anyone do this before, and so I just like to be unique,” she added. “I don’t want to come in a costume I’ve seen before. For me, this was an innovative year. I know at the end of the day, I looked how I always look. I loved the concept of having these six clones.”

We suppose the only thing that matters is that Klum loved her getup, so auf wiedersehen, haters. 

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A 60-year-old woman in China’s Shanxi province has hair that’s twice as long as she is tall.

Ni Linmei said she hasn’t cut her hair since 1998. Since then, it’s grown to about 11 feet, 9 inches, according to Newsflare.com.

Linmei showed off her daring do on Sunday in the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan, and attracted strands of looky-loos. 

Taking care of such long locks can be hair-raising, like the time Linmei got her hair trapped in an elevator, according to The Daily Mail. Then there are the two hours she spends each day washing and drying her hair. 

Long-locked Linmei is reportedly applying to get her lengthy hairstyle listed by Guinness World Records. 

She probably has to grow her hair for a few more years if she really wants the title. The current record holder for longest documented hair belongs to Xie Qiuping of China. She set the record in 2004, when Guinness adjudicators measured her hair at 18 feet, 5.54 inches.

It took her 31 years to grow it that long.

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“Dance as an art form is bittersweet,” Daniil Simkin, a principal at the American Ballet Theatre, writes in the forward of The Art of Movement. “On one hand, its beauty is instantaneous and visceral, and on the other, it only exists in a very fleeting moment of ‘now.’”

Simkin is one of the many dancers photographed by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, the duo behind The Art of Movement, a collection of wildly romantic images of some of the world’s most recognizable ballerinas and leading men from around the world. Browar and Ory are the the minds behind The NYC Dance Project, an ongoing documentation of the ballet world centered in New York City. Each of their shoots, they write online, is “prepared as though it were its own dance production, with attention paid to every detail ― movement, lighting and the feeling of each photograph.”

The Art of Movement features photographs of Misty Copeland, Tiler Peck, Xin Ying, Marcelo Gomes, James Whiteside and so many more. Some are dressed in the leotards, pointe shoes and tutus we’re used to seeing on stage; others can be seen in tuxes and floor-length dresses, leaping to incredible heights at impossible angles. Alongside the images of the so-called silent storytellers are quotes from some of the subjects themselves, expressing what they’ve learned from years in the ballet world.

You can check out a preview of the book, published on Oct. 25 by Black Dog & Leventhal, here ― along with some bits of wisdom form ballet’s greatest. The following images offer a peek into NYC’s dance world, where ballerinas defy gravity in ballgowns.

“Dance isn’t just movement, it is expression.” ― Ashley Ellis

“Other people’s words are very powerful ... you can’t let them define you. Take what you think is going to help you and don’t let it beat you down.” ― Misty Copeland

“The first time I performed Mr. Ailey’s Revelations and the curtain went up in Oslo, Norway, to reveal us standing in the famous opening stance ... I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be. I cried my way through that performance — tears of happiness and the utmost gratitude.” ― Sean Aaron Carmon

“When you go on stage, you’re giving your emotions to the world, you can express your inner world, become a goddess, die, and then kill, transform yourself over and over again. I would say don’t be afraid to throw your soul to your audience, if you want to be a dancer.” ― Charlotte Landreau

“If a child told me they wanted to be a dancer, I would say being a professional dancer is a ton of hard work, but it’s the best job in the world. If dancing makes your inner light shine bright, and you love being challenged and constantly learning, then go for it! Get in as many dance classes as possible, make your own dances, and have dance parties in the rain whenever possible. Find professionals that inspire you, and simply, fly!” ― Rachael McLaren

“Having confidence in yourself will help you become a stronger dancer. It’s not about being conceited or worrying about whether you are good enough, but feeling focused and confident about your dancing. This will improve your artistry and presence and help you stand out more. Also, having confidence allows you to take more risks and realize your full potential.” ― Miriam Miller

“I wish more people knew what it felt like to actually dance. I’m not referring to the difficulty of learning a technique or a combination. I mean the part that comes after everything clicks. When your most-focused mind, your most-moldable body, and your truest spirit all intertwine at their highest level. That point will look different for everyone, of course, but I wish everyone could attempt to reach it at least once. It can literally feel like flying.” ― Fana Tesfagioris

“The path that you think you might have or want, isn’t the one you’ll have. There is absolutely no way of knowing how one’s career will go. There will be unexpected twists and turns.” ― Holly Dorger

“I wish I had known how to accept myself when I first started dancing professionally. I let my limitations define me, which is something I have worked very hard to shed. They linger on the outskirts, instead of dominating the center.” ― James Whiteside

“If I could be any animal, I would be an eagle. I have always had long arms, which often made me embarrassed and self conscious. Dance taught me to embrace and use them to speak the words I could not say.” ― Michael Jackson Jr.

“I wish I had known how to take care of my body when I started dancing. Dance is an extremely physically demanding career and it is really important to be good to your body because it is your instrument.” ― Tiler Peck

“Remember that there is something unique about you that brought you to dance in the first place. It is more than worth your time to explore why.” ― Masha Dashkina Maddux

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Stilettos get a bad rap for throwing your body out of alignment, but don't think that just because your shoe is flat that it's better for you. One of the most walkable, flattest shoes around is just as bad as super-high heels: ballet flats. Unlike heels, which put all the pressure on the balls of your feet, flats add extra pressure to your heel, without any arch support, according to podiatrist Hillary Brenner, DPM. Additionally, "a heel will lead to stress on the outside of the knee," says Miguel Cunha, DPM, at Gotham Footcare. "A flat will lead to stress on the inside of the knee."

Which is just to say, comfort isn't everything. In fact, when Dr. Cunha shared the key features to look for when buying shoes, comfort was secondary to shape. Of course, your ideal shoe will depend ultimately on your foot type, but there are a few guidelines. First, a wide toe box that bends upwards is recommended, to allow your toes to wiggle around and move naturally. Second? A thick, 1-inch heel to stabilize your stride. Finally, both doctors recommend a rigid, supportive shape with a cushioned, stable arch area. You know those flats that bend completely in half? That should not happen.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where shoes aren't always created for orthopedic value, and we like — and like to wear — the pretty little things that aren't always good for us. So ahead, we asked our two pros to rank our favorite shoes on a scale of 1 to 10 (one being great for our feet, 10 being awful). Ahead, an in-depth look at just how bad our mules, sneakers, and ankle boots really are. Hint: The slides are in order from worst to... least bad.

Stilettos, Higher Than 2 Inches Dr. Brenner: 9.75 Dr. Cunha: 9.5

Not all heels are created equal, obviously. There are plenty of factors to account for: stability, height, ankle support, etc. But if you're just looking at heel type and height, a stiletto with a heel higher than two inches is one of the worst shoes for your feet.

Any shoe higher than 4 inches got a 10 from Dr. Cunha, but even a 2.5-inch heel will severely disrupt your center of gravity. Extended wearing of these heels can cause pinched nerves and shortened tendons. Think about it: You're basically banging on the balls of your feet with every step.

If you do plan on wearing stilettos, both doctors recommend wearing them two to three hours max, and taking them off mid-day for a few exercises and stretches. "You can draw the alphabet with your foot, or draw the number 8," Dr. Brenner recommends. "Or you can take a tennis ball and roll your foot over that." Massage your arch to help your blood flow, which in turn helps prevent varicose veins or nerve irritation. Just remember: "The higher the heel, the greater amount of pressure, and that will lead to issues in the bones," Dr. Cunha says.

Flip-Flops Dr. Brenner: 10 Dr. Cunha: 9

Sorry, Californians, but "they’re the worst," Dr. Brenner says. Not only do most generic flip-flops lack arch support, they also force your toes to curl in order to hold onto the flimsy piece of rubber protecting you from the ground. Why would you want to force your feet to do even more work than normal?

"Every time you take a step, your toes curl, and that leads to issues like hammertoes," Dr. Cunha says.

Ballet Flats Dr. Brenner: 9.75 Dr. Cunha: 8.5

Flats might feel like the comfiest shoes you've got, but "[you] can be wearing comfy shoes, and they can be just as bad as heels," Dr. Brenner says. Without arch support or any sort of shock absorption for both the balls of your feet and the heels, people with flatter feet risk getting stress fractures and developing neuromas (enlargement of nerves between bones). For those with high arches? The shoes rank as a 7 for Dr. Cunha. But even then, the cut of a typical ballet flat could constrain your poor toes. "When you're wearing pointy narrow shoes and not much support, the bones rub together," Dr. Brenner says. Not a fun — or comfortable — situation.

Bad Sneakers Dr. Brenner: 9 Dr. Cunha: 7

Yes, bad sneakers exist. What makes these shoes so bad isn't necessarily the construction of them — it's the fact that they're marketed and catered to athletic audiences. Watch out for sneakers that feel too comfortable to provide support (just like ballet flats). Bad sneakers will be so flexible, your heel will be able to move around from left to right — which could increase the likelihood of ankle sprains and twists.

Granted, walking around in these all day is better than walking around in 5-inch heels; if you're just wearing them to brunch, Dr. Cunha rates them as a 4. But running, exercising, and doing anything more than walking in these? That's when the problems happen.

Mules Dr. Brenner: 8 Dr. Cunha: 6

Mules are slightly deceiving: They look like a comfy, solid shoe, but the lack of ankle support makes them almost as bad as flip flops.

This goes for heeled mules, too. "It's worse to have a heel that doesn't support the back of your feet," Dr. Cunha says. " In addition to the extra weight on the front of your feet, you also have to curl your toes to make sure the shoe doesn't fall off to the side every time you plant your foot down." Heeled mules can leave you more susceptible to sprains, hammertoes, and bunions thanks to the constant flexing of your feet.

Gladiator Sandals Dr. Brenner: 7 Dr. Cunha: 6

Thanks to the multiple ankle straps on gladiator sandals, these summer shoes are slightly better for your feet than mules and flip-flops — even when they're flat. Add a sturdy 1.5-inch heel, and you get a little more support with the style.

When buying heeled sandals, however, Dr. Brenner recommends taking a look at the arch support of the shoe. "Yes, having a heel is great, but you still need that extra support below," Dr. Brenner says. "If it has good arch support, then I would take it down to a 5 or a 6."

Stilettos, Lower Than 2 Inches Dr. Brenner: 7 Dr. Cunha: 5

At less than 2 inches, the problem here isn't about the height: It's about the heel. "In terms of stability, with a stiletto heel, you're more likely to develop an ankle sprain," Dr. Cunha says.

But, a 1-inch stiletto could actually provide more support than a (gasp) ballet flat. "Yes, a stiletto is less stable, but with a 1-inch heel, it puts less stress on your knees," Dr. Cunha says. "For someone who is flat-footed, a 1-inch heel is actually ideal." Someone with higher arches, however, might have to rethink this option: "People with high arches are more likely to roll their ankles, so when they wear heels, they're more likely to twist around."

Chunky Heel, Higher Than 2 Inches Dr. Brenner: 6 Dr. Cunha: 7.5

These shoes get a slight pass thanks to their stable, squared-off heel. "I'd say these are just two grades down from stilettos," Dr. Cunha says. "You may not get an ankle sprain, but you're still putting all that pressure on the front of the foot."

Just remember: The higher a heel goes, the more pressure it puts on your feet — and the worse the shoes are. "Anything above 4 inches, I would say, is an 8 or 9 here," Dr. Cunha says.

Chunky Heel, Lower Than 2 Inches Dr. Brenner: 4 Dr. Cunha: 4

At two inches, chunky heels will still add extra stress to your knees and back. These will be better, however, than a 4-inch heel for everyday walking.

Take the heel lower, however, to about 1 inch, and you may have found the perfect shoe. Booties with a 1-inch chunky heel received a rating of 2 from both doctors. Just like a 1-inch stiletto, the heel will provide extra arch support for those with flat feet. But unlike stilettos, the stable, square heel will help you avoid any rolled ankles — making those cobblestone streets just a bit safer.

Wedges Dr. Brenner: 3 Dr. Cunha: 4

Wedges might not be the most elegant of shoes, but the extra cushion of a good wedge makes these one of the best options for your feet — given that they're not too high. "If I want to go for height, I almost always go for the wedge," Dr. Brenner says. "With a wedge, you have a built-in arch support." Instead of wooden heels, however, Brenner recommends finding cork or rubber soles for extra shock absorption.

Good Sneakers Dr. Brenner: 1 Dr. Cunha: 1

Good sneakers will provide ankle support and arch support. Both doctors recommended New Balance and Asics sneakers, with toe boxes that bend upward. "You shouldn't be able to twist the shoe, and you want a good thick, wide arch with some cushion," Dr. Brenner says, noting that you want the shoe to support your feet fully from ankle to toe.

One good tip? "Everyone should buy their shoes at the end of the day," Dr. Cunha says, "because that's when your feet are the most swollen, after gravity brings all the fluid down."

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Acne spots are practically a rite of passage for teenagers, but they don't always go away. Now 29, beauty blogger Julie Luu started getting acne around the age of 14. She didn’t think much of it, at first. “You go through a stage where it's quite normal to get spots,” she says. “It was only really at university, when it started getting worse, that I thought: This is not going quite right. I'm past my teenage years; I shouldn’t keep getting spots.”

Luu spent almost a decade — and a lot of money — trying to find the right products to improve her skin condition, until, at 24, she eventually decided to see a doctor to find better treatment. Since then, she has been prescribed different treatments derived from both traditional and alternative medicine, in an attempt to find what works best for her.

Unfortunately, at present, there is no "cure" for acne. However, it's helpful to know more about the problem, when the right time might be to go to the doctor, and what the options are to prevent new spots and scarring.

“SPOTS ARE JUST A FORM OF ACNE. ACNE COMES IN SEVERAL FORMS.” DR. STEPHEN KOWNACKI, PRIMARY CARE DERMATOLOGY SOCIETY, U.K.

First of all, there is no difference between blemishes (or spots) and acne. "Spots are just a form of acne. Acne comes in several forms,” says dermatologist Dr. Stephen Kownacki, chair of the Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS) in the U.K. Greasy skin, blackheads, whiteheads, red bumps, pustules, nodules, cysts, and scarring — they are all manifestations of acne, ranging from the mildest to the most severe, he explains. Typically, the face, back, and chest are the most affected areas, as they have the highest density of oil-producing glands.

Dermatologist Dr. Anjali Mahto, from the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), lists the factors that can contribute to the inflammatory skin condition, including hormones and family history. “There is some evidence coming out that diets very high in refined sugars and carbohydrates contribute to acne. There are also some cosmetic products that can block the pores, and they can contribute to acne, but generally speaking, it is due to a combination of hormonal factors and enlarged oil glands.”

According to the professionals, it's becoming more common in adults, too: “It is possible to continue to get acne in your adult years, that’s not unheard of,” confirms Dr. Mahto. “And one of the things that we’re seeing an awful lot of these days is female adult acne. Women who had reasonably good skin in their teenage years who suddenly, for the first time, are developing acne after the age of 25.”

Living with the skin condition can be distressing. Luu says that working in retail during the more acute phases made her feel particularly self-conscious; she would try and cover up her face more, and even worried that people would question her hygiene because of the acne. She managed to turn her fears and experiences into a resource for others, launching a blog on which she shares her everyday battle and supports the work of the British Skin Foundation, the U.K. charity dedicated to skin research.

“YOU SHOULDN’T LET ACNE HOLD YOU BACK FROM DOING WHAT YOU WANT TO DO.” JULIE LUU, BEAUTY BLOGGER

“You shouldn’t let acne hold you back from doing what you want to do — that is my motto,” Luu says. Sharing her story online has been scary, though. “I’m always a bit worried about sharing online. There are so many people reading your story, seeing your pictures — and you know people aren’t always nice, in the comments — but if I can help even just one person, saying there is a light at the end of the tunnel, then it doesn’t matter how many comments I get.”

What should you do if you're experiencing acne? “If you have had spots for a few weeks, then your first port of call should be a pharmacist,” says dermatologist Dr. Nav Paul, the director of a London skin clinic. Pharmacists can advise you about over-the-counter products. Also, it might be helpful to stay well-hydrated and eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, as a low-GI diet may help some acne patients, Dr. Paul suggests. Then, she adds: “If you have tried this for a few weeks along with specially formulated face washes, cleansers, or toners, [and it still doesn't work,] then it is time to see your doctor."

Dr. Kownacki agrees, warning that you might find most of the washes and special soaps on sale make little difference, because acne is largely derived from genetics and the amount of oil produced. This is especially likely among teenagers, who tend to frequently use products that end up drying out their skin. “Most of the treatments you would require for acne, you need to have on prescription from a doctor,” he adds. “Some GPs are more interested in skin diseases than others, and it is important to find one that will take acne seriously.”

“SOME PEOPLE CAN HAVE VERY MILD ACNE, BUT IT MAKES THEM FEEL VERY LOW.” DR. ANJALI MAHTO, BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGISTS

Dr. Mahto advises that the right time to see your doctor is “if your acne is affecting your self-esteem and self-confidence.” And that doesn’t really depend on the severity of the symptoms: “Some people can have very mild acne, but it makes them feel very low and it has a negative effect on their body image,” she says. “I see patients, for example, who have very bad acne, so they’ll grow (or cut in) bangs to cover the spots on their forehead. Or they have spots on their back and they won’t go swimming, or they don’t like going to the swimming pool because they don’t want to reveal their back.”

If you’re feeling concerned about your acne, remember that it is incredibly common; Dr. Mahto says that about 80 percent of people will experience some form of acne between the ages of 11 and 30. And of the people who have severe acne, around 30 percent will also develop scarring. For this reason, getting early treatment can be helpful. “If you are getting deep acne spots that are very painful, that are taking a long time to go down, then see a dermatologist,” says Dr. Mahto. And, as Dr. Paul points out, if one treatment is not working, do not fear — there are lots of alternatives out there.

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You’re likely all too familiar with white male privilege, but you may not know its very, very distant relative: beauty-editor privilege. Sure, it’s a lot less pervasive and problematic in the grand scheme of things, but it’s still real. And if you’re peeking in from the outside, it doesn’t look good.

You see, beauty-editor privilege is the result of having jobs that allow us access to hundreds of amazing creams, lipsticks and perfumes — all of which we get to test-drive without ever taking out our wallets. We get jaded, we get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff in our medicine cabinets, and we start using that expensive hair mask as shaving cream. We think we’re being innovative; everyone else thinks we’re being wildly out of touch.

But give us a bit more credit! Here we are, owning up to the obnoxious habits we’ve developed through our line of work. You’re going to roll your eyes, yes, but if you’re a product hoarder like most of us, maybe (just maybe) you’ll see hints of yourself here, too. Except for using La Mer as body lotion — even we realize that’s just plain crazy.

I like to [reapply] perfume most days, but I hate traveling with the bottle. Even if I double-bag it, there's still a chance it will leak and spill, which is annoying and a total waste of perfectly good juice. So, instead of siphoning my favorite fragrance into travel atomizers like a normal person, I just leave a full bottle at all the places I visit the most." — Lexi Novak

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum, $92, available at Sephora.

”I’m not a germ freak or anything, but I do like to wash my apples before I bite in. At the office, I keep a bottle of Evian Facial Spray at my desk specifically to mist my fruit. That way, I don’t have to take a trip to the office kitchen, which is about 10 steps away.” — Ali Finney

Evian Facial Spray, $14.99, available at Walmart.

"I slather Crème de la Mer on my entire body before bed. It's the only product I’ve found that actually prevents dry winter skin and gives me a super-hydrated glow year-round — without any greasiness or stickiness." — Jenna Rennert

La Mer Moisturizing Cream, $310, available at Nordstrom.

"I really hate washing my makeup brushes. Like, really hate it. So, when one of them gets too dirty to use, I've been known to grab a new one before taking the time to wash the one I already have. As a result, I own about 20 foundation brushes that I'll get around to washing eventually. (I take the same approach with underwear, which is why I own about 120 pairs of Hanky Pankies.)" — Cat Quinn

NARS Ita Kabuki Brush, $55, available at NARS Cosmetics.

"Please believe me when I say I never planned for this La Mer loose face powder to become my second-favorite dry shampoo. When I ran out of my precious Living Proof and needed a quick greasy-hair fix, I grabbed a fluffy brush, dipped it into this jar, and dusted all through my roots. The result was SO good. Now, I use it exclusively as dry shampoo — it soaks up all the oil, but doesn't leave behind any of the typical product residue." — Alix Tunell

La Mer The Powder, $95, available at Crème de la Mer.

"I’ll admit to being rather unfazed when it comes to high prices for typically inexpensive products. Take, for example, my personal favorites: a $95 Cire Trudon candle, $90 La Mer micellar water, $85 Restorsea hand cream, $50 Byredo body wash, and $40 Jo Malone hand soap. I know the average versions of most of these products ring in between $10 and $20, and many of those are perfectly nice — great, even — but once you use a $50 body wash, the game changes... A tiny New York City shower is transformed into the most luxurious spa in Paris — if I close my eyes." — Kristie Dash

Byredo Gypsy Water Body Wash, $50, available at Neiman Marcus.

"I'm obsessed with Fresh's Crème Ancienne soft cream. Yes, it does amazing things to your face — but on dry, cracked heels? It performs miracles. At $290 a jar, it's not exactly wallet-friendly, but I can't stop myself from using it off-label as the world's most expensive foot cream." — Lauren Balsamo

Fresh Crème Ancienne, $290, available at Sephora.

By: Alix Tunell

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There are some things that just didn’t need to happen, and a “Gilmore Girls” makeup collection was definitely one of them.

But, alas, here we are.

We get it ― we’re all excited for the revival episodes to hit Netflix on November 25, but makeup? Rory barely even wears any makeup.

Despite this, beauty brand Brija Cosmetics has rolled out its 17-piece eyeshadow collection with names inspired by the beloved TV series.

We don’t even really care how these look on because some of the names are just really, really good.

Specifically, “A Film By Kirk” (a stark white shade, reminiscent of the black-and-white, Kirk-made film that was featured in season 2, episode 19). There’s also “It All Comes Out In Moron” (a mulberry color inspired by Lorelai’s iconic quote about love in season 1, episode 7) and “Am I Crying or Laughing?” (a coral shade that channels Sookie’s deep-fried Thanksgiving sentiments). 

All the eyeshadow shades are available in matte and you can purchase them as a set or piece-meal. 

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In between shots of her countless modeling gigs, Candice Huffine regularly posts photos of new sneakers and running buddies on her Instagram account. That’s because in addition to having a burgeoning career, she is also an avid runner. 

That passion for running landed her on the November/December 2016 cover of Women’s Running magazine.

According to a release from the magazine, Huffine and Women’s Running recently created storytelling initiative Project Start “to show the real side of running and how the sport is for everyone.” Since doing so, she has spread that message in the news, through social media and now on this cover spread.

Featuring Huffine is refreshing in a sea of typically one-size-fits-all fitness magazines, but Women’s Running has a solid track record with inclusivity. The glossy made waves back in July 2015 by featuring plus-size model Erica Schenk on its cover, and again in March with model and blogger Nadia Aboulhosn. Just this past June it featured a transgender woman as its “Body Issue” cover star.

Huffine admits in a video accompanying the interview that in the beginning, it was “extremely difficult” to get into running. “I didn’t think I looked like a runner, I didn’t think I’d be fast like a runner. I told myself that I wasn’t that. But I found that I could not physically make excuses anymore,” she said, adding, “I had to just put my foot down finally and try and see, and I could do it.”

We don’t know about you, but suddenly we’re in the mood to throw on a pair of sneakers and get out there. 

 Head to Women’s Running to see the entire article.

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Our favorite classic Converse shoes have gotten an all-weather overhaul. It’s a brilliant move that’ll save our feet this winter and beyond. 

The Converse Counter Climate Collection features iconic styles ― like the Chuck Taylor ― outfitted in rubber and weather-resistant canvas so they can withstand even the harshest of elements. Behold the magic in action:

The collection debuted in August, but its fresh internet fame reminds us that it’s not too late to stock up for winter weather. 

The shoes are available to shop through Nike’s online store: Some of the best designs are unisex, but there are separate men’s and women’s styles, too (hellooo, waterproof wedges). Some of our favorites include:

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Women-led businesses are on the rise. From 2007 to 2012, the percentage of companies helmed by females jumped by 7.5 percent, to over a third of all business, according to data from the National Women’s Business Council. And with more women now running the show, outdated industry norms have been rightfully disrupted, including around workplace fashions.

To celebrate the undoing of old sartorial standards, we teamed up with ModCloth and spoke with three empowered female entrepreneurs from three diverse industries, and discussed how modern women dress for success in their personal and professional lives. Meet Kegan Schouwenburg, co-founder of SOLS, a company that makes personalized orthotics using 3D printing; Julia Landauer, the Stanford-educated stock car driver; and Alice Brooks, a mechanical engineer and co-founder of Roominate — a building toy that’s designed especially for girls. Who runs the world? These stylish and business-savvy women are certainly well on their way to domination.

Kegan Schouwenburg, 31, CEO And Co-founder Of SOLS

What pieces of clothing or accessories make you feel powerful?

Jumpsuits have a great balance of professionalism and femininity. I feel like they accomplish what a pantsuit tries to do without being a pantsuit. 

In what ways is your workwear is a reflection of your industry? Of your company?

I think my workwear, my haircut and my style in general really reflect my background in 3D geometry. They’re more focused on interesting forms rather than color and pattern, which is consistent with what our company values. How I dress empowers me to take on the day, feel comfortable in my body, and not shy away from risks. We’re in an industry that values innovation above all else, and our company does, too. I like to think that’s reflected in what I put on day to day. 

You’ve managed to make orthotics — sometimes associated with a certain level of frumpiness — techy, sexy and cool. How did you tackle the image of your product?

Overlooked product categories are the most exciting ones. With orthotics, no one was paying attention. Even when we raised our first funding round, people said, “Do they really need to be beautiful? Aren’t they just going in your shoe?” For me, everything is worthy of consideration. I want to get up everyday and put on products that help me look and feel great. Frumpy, bulky orthotics just don’t cut it. We spend SO much time on our feet, why be uncomfortable?

As a CEO, what does being a good leader mean to you? 

It means responsibility, ownership and leading by example. The buck stops with me, and I take that seriously. I feel a lot of pride in my team and I feel responsible for their success—that’s something that motivates me everyday. I always joke that they do the work and I make spreadsheets. I do whatever’s leftover and needs to be done—that to me is being a leader.

Have you encountered challenges based simply on the fact that you’re a woman in tech?  

ABSOLUTELY. [Technology]is a male-dominated field. Try being the only woman in a room full of Harvard- and Stanford-educated 20-something white men. It’s rough. That said, I don’t spend much time thinking about it. I just do my thing and it seems to work. 

What’s next? Do you see any other applications for 3D printing in your future?

We love 3D printing and there’s always going to be more applications for it. Right now we’re excited about solving discomfort, and at the root of the problem is fit. We want to help the industry evolve from mass-manufactured to made-for-me, and we want to do that through our software. We’ll be launching a new product, SIZERIGHT, at the beginning of 2017. It’s focused on helping customers get the best fit for their shoes. We can’t wait to share more details on the platform and app.

Julia Landauer, 24, Professional Stock Car Driver And Motivational Speaker

Do you have your own version of a work “uniform?”

I wear my fire-resistant racing suit at work. Beneath that there’s a fire-resistant shirt, pants and socks. Then I have my fire-resistant gloves, shoes, helmet and a head sock that helps keep my hair out of my eyes. Then when I’m flying to a race, I have my team polo with skinny jeans.

What pieces of clothing or accessories make you feel powerful?

A well-fitted, longer blazer with an ankle boot makes me feel very confident. It’s a feminine but put-together look. Also, I have a statement ring with a large black stone that I got in Malaysia that makes me feel powerful ... it’s not what you’d consider traditionally business appropriate ― but, because I’m writing my own rules for my career, it gives me the feeling of being in charge.

As a woman in a male-dominated field, do you ever worry about how you’ll be perceived based on how you dress?

At first, when I was breaking into the NASCAR scene, about two or three years ago, I was much more conscious of it. But I’ve since found there’s more power in showing my true colors. I go for a feminine but respectful look.

What’s the best career advice you’ve ever heard?

That nobody is just going to give you what you deserve; you have to take what you deserve, demand it. You need to be your biggest advocate and biggest soldier. Especially as women, we’re less likely to ask for what we want and what we deserve, so people know they can give us less and we’re probably not going to fight for it.

What are you most proud of?

I’m proud of getting my Bachelor of Science and I’m proud of the championships I’ve won. But I think in the overarching scheme of things, I’m [most] proud of how hard I’ve worked and how much I’ve persevered.

What’s it like in the seconds right before a race starts?

I typically get knots in my stomach. I get nervous and I feel the physical effects of that. So, the moments before I race, I’m taking a deep breath, but then also getting really excited. I shift from being nervous to thinking, Alright, we’re going to go out there and race. I start thinking about passing people or getting a good start and getting ready to go kick butt.

Who are your mentors or role models?

I’m really lucky to have great mentors, some from Stanford, some in the racing industry. For mentors, one of my biggest is Lyn St. James. She was a racer in the ’70s, one of the earlier women to be in racing, and she [raced an] IndyCar. I’ve known her since I was 13, and she’s been so helpful because she’s been through it before.

As for role models, there’s Paul Newman, who epitomized the idea of dreaming big and going after it — he did so much and gave back to the community. He’s such an incredible person to model your life after. And then the other big one for me is Amelia Earhart. She was told “no” left and right and she didn’t care; she did it anyway and she did something that was very challenging and technical and took the risks that were involved. Talk about an early badass woman.

You’ve said before that “niceness loses races.” Is it possible to be nice and successful?

I totally think it’s possible to be nice and successful. But I think being nice and being well-liked can’t be the primary focus; they can’t be the priority. I think you can be respectful, caring and curious. My issue with niceness is that I end up not prioritizing the more proactive traits that I need to succeed.

Alice Brooks, 28, Mechanical Engineer And Co-founder Of Roominate

Do you have your own version of a work “uniform?”

I love shopping, so I have a lot of clothes, but if I don’t have time to really think about it, I usually wear jeans, a T-shirt, and then either a casual blazer or a casual jacket.

In modern offices, the boundary between “work clothes” and what you’d wear on the weekend has become blurred. As the head of a company, do you think eliminating traditional dress codes is a good thing? Does it help foster creativity?  

I think so. Also, a big part of what we do is user testing with kids, so you need to be comfortable because you’re crawling around on the floor or showing them how to use the different products. Plus, with Roominate, our goal is to empower little girls and get them exposed to more opportunities, and part of that is showing them that you can dress up and be girly or you can be a tomboy. There isn’t one specific way that you have to be.

In what way is your clothing choice a reflection of your industry?

My work is very creative in a lot of aspects, between the actual physical design of the toys and figuring out how we’re going to market them and get them out to people. I think picking clothes and deciding what to wear is a different form of creativity.

What pieces of clothing or accessories make you feel powerful?

I’m 5’10” and I always feel powerful when I wear heels. It’s instant. There’s been a couple times when I’m wearing heels to meetings and someone’s made a comment like, you’re so tall! Don’t be so tall! I actually like that — it makes me feel stronger.

As a woman in tech and engineering, have you seen any changes in the fields since you got your degree from MIT in 2010?

[They] still [feel] very male-dominated, in terms of numbers; but the conversation about getting more women interested has become much more prominent in the last few years, and I think the opportunities for girls have opened up so much recently.

You started Roominate in 2012, so there is currently a generation of girls growing up with these toys. How do you think this group will be different from the generations before?

The goal is that they’ll be open to trying more things. Roominate is very doable for a 6-year-old playing independently, so she can build up her confidence and figure out how things go together, or how to plug in a circuit and make a motor work. There’s a real sense of accomplishment that can come from that.

Who are your mentors and role models?

Two most important ones are my parents. My mom is a math teacher, and her philosophy when I was growing up was, If you don’t have it, don’t buy it — make it. My dad is a roboticist and he always encouraged me to try things that weren’t traditionally girly.

What’s the best career advice you’ve heard?

People that I met at Stanford through a startup accelerator …  said, if you want do it, just go for it — otherwise someone else is going to do it. Even though I had no experience running my own company, I just went for it and couldn’t be happier about how it turned out.

What does the old saying “you should dress for the job you want, not the job you have” mean to you?

I already have the job I want! But one thing I consciously did along the way was dress how I wanted to dress. People were already taking me seriously, and if they were going to take me any less seriously because of something I wore, then it’s their own problem. Not mine.

Whether your workday takes place on the Indy 500 racetrack or at a San Francisco–based tech startup, ModCloth has the professional apparel to empower you to be your best self. Find Kegan’s chic white button-up blouse, Julia’s whimsical burgundy skirt, Alice’s trendy, printed dress, and more work wardrobe staples at ModCloth.com.

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Lady Gaga was born this way ... and by born this way we mean born to play Donatella Versace in a hard-hitting crime anthology series created by Ryan Murphy.

It looks like everyone’s collective gay dream might come true, because US Weekly is reporting that Gaga has been tapped to play the legendary couture designer in the third installment of “American Crime Story.” The 10-episode season will reportedly cover the 1997 murder of Gianni Versace, Donatella’s beloved brother, at the hands of notorious serial killer Andrew Cunanan.

In an emailed response to The Huffington Post, a representative for FX said “no casting deals have been done yet,” but a source reportedly confirmed to US Weekly that Gaga is all in. 

Murphy even hinted at her casting during Entertainment Weekly‘s PopFest in October, agreeing that Gaga would be “the perfect Donatella.”

“Ya think?” Murphy reportedly told the crowd with a grin, according to EW.

The second season of “American Crime Story,” which is set to tackle the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, hasn’t even aired yet, but FX is already developing the tentatively titled third season, “Versace/Cunanan: American Crime Story,” because of the overwhelmingly positive response to the pilot script, Deadline reported in October. 

If the rumors are true, then all award shows in the near future can be suspended because if Gaga won a Golden Globe for playing an orgy-loving, hotel-owning vampire, then you can bet the Emmy elves are already carving her name on the statue. 

Versace and the pop star have been friends for years, appearing regularly together on the red carpet and beyond. Gaga even wrote a song called “Donatella” on her fourth album, “Artpop,” which was criminally underrated and highly deserving of a second listen. 

Oh and if you haven’t heard, they’re both Italian.  

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