Rolling Stones Cancel 14 On Fire Tour After L'Wren Scott's Death

March 18, 2014, 12:38 pm

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones have called off tour dates in Australia and New Zealand following the death of Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott.

The iconic band said in a statement Tuesday they "are deeply sorry and disappointed to announce the postponement of the rest of their 14 ON FIRE tour." Band members thanked fans "for their support at this difficult time."

The Stones were scheduled to play Wednesday in Perth, Australia, and at other stops this week and next week, including Melbourne and Sydney.

Scott, a noted fashion designer, died Monday in New York City of an apparent suicide.

Tickets holders should keep their tickets, the statement said.

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Christopher Walken Can't Stop Dancing

March 18, 2014, 12:45 pm

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If you've ever seen the music video for Fatboy Slim's "Weapon of Choice" then you know that Christopher Walken has got the moves. If you're a real fan of his you might even know that before becoming a film star, Walken initially trained as a musical theater dancer at the Washington Dance Studio. But unless you've seen every one of Walken's movies -- and there are a lot of them -- you might not realize just how many times he has danced on screen. Whether it's a song-and-dance extravaganza such as 1988's "Puss in Boots," or a quick jig inserted into an otherwise serious role, such as 1990's "King of New York" (which was reportedly improvised on the spot), the man simply loves to dance. And we love to watch him. In honor of the national treasure that is Christopher Walken, here is a music video of him dancing his way across the silver screen and into our hearts.

Below is a complete list of the films used in the video:

"Roseland" (1977)
"The Deer Hunter" (1978)
"Brainstorm" (1983)
"Pennies from Heaven" (1981)
"The Dead Zone" (1983)
"A View To A Kill" (1985)
"At Close Range" (1986)
"Puss in Boots" (1988)
"Homeboy" (1988)
"Communion" (1989)
"King of New York" (1990)
"The Comfort of Strangers" (1990)
"Sarah, Plain and Tall" (1991)
"All-American Murder" (1991)
"Batman Returns" (1992)
"Skylark" (1993)
"True Romance" (1993)
"Wayne's World 2" (1993)
"A Business Affair" (1994)
"Pulp Fiction" (1994)
"The Prophecy" (1995)
"Search and Destroy" (1995)
"Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead" (1995)
"The Funeral" (1996)
"Suicide Kings" (1997)
"Mousehunt" (1997)
"New Rose Hotel" (1998)
"Blast from the Past" (1999)
"Sleepy Hollow" (1999)
"The Opportunists" (2000)
"Scotland, Pa." (2001)
"Joe Dirt" (2001)
"America's Sweethearts" (2001)
"The Affair of the Necklace" (2001)
"Poolhall Junkies" (2002)
"The Country Bears" (2002)
"Undertaking Betty" (2002)
"Catch Me If You Can" (2002)
"Gigli" (2003)
"The Rundown" (2003)
"Man on Fire" (2004)
"Envy" (2004)
"The Stepford Wives" (2004)
"Around the Bend" (2004)
"Wedding Crashers" (2005)
"Romance & Cigarettes" (2005)
"Domino" (2005)
"Click" (2006)
"Fade to Black" (2006)
"Man of the Year" (2006)
"Hairspray" (2007)
"Balls of Fury" (2007)
"$5 a Day" (2008)
"The Maiden Heist" (2009)
"Stand Up Guys" (2012)
"A Late Quartet" (2012)
"The Power of Few" (2013)

Buckeyes With Style

March 18, 2014, 1:07 pm

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Ohio State University is one of the largest colleges in America with over 50,000 students. When people think of the Buckeyes, they are reminded of our strong school spirit, The Shoe, Mirror Lake and so much more. Being part of amazing traditions year after year is something to be grateful for. OSU is an extremely diverse campus having half of their students being from different cities in Ohio and the other half being from all over the world. You have students from the west coast, the east cost, down south and over 100 different countries. Since I am fortunate to be a part of such a diverse campus, it makes my job as a style guru that much easier.

Although Columbus isn't known for its fashion, many people will be pleasantly surprised to hear it is one of the chicest cities in America today. Victoria's Secret, The Limited and Abercrombie & Fitch and Express have headquarters located in Columbus. If you ever visit Columbus, it's definitely worthwhile to do some shopping in the city. Columbus's Easton Town Center has many high-end lavish stores and High Street in the Short North District has many little boutiques and trendy clothing shops.

One of my favorite parts of being located in the Midwest is that we get to experience all four seasons. Fashion trends and styles are always changing. My favorite season in Columbus is winter. Not only is the campus absolutely beautiful in the snow, but the cold weather allows you to truly express yourself with no limits to the amount of accessories you can wear.

As the cold weather starts to drift away, students all over campus are starting to get excited and show off their spring apparel. It's clear that this fashionista is ready for the warm, spring weather to finally appear. Her black, loose fitting pants were the perfect pick to either dress up or down. She tucked in a white silk tank top to her look. This is the ideal outfit to wear for a spring shopping day in downtown Columbus. Her Steven Madden black flats added some edginess to her look but still ensured she will be comfortable. Keeping her outfit simple, she added a Hermes bracelet and a gold necklace. Although every student at OSU has a completely different style from one another, this fashionista definitely shows one side of what student's wear around Columbus.











Ally Stock is a sophomore majoring in strategic communications with a minor of fashion retail and marketing at Ohio State University. As a sophomore, she is keeping her options open and eventually wants to end up living in New York City in hopes of working in the entertainment industry. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hanging out with her sorority sisters of Alpha Phi and catching up on her favorite television series.

'Pretty Woman' Is Heading To Broadway

March 18, 2014, 1:44 pm

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Twenty four years ago Julia Roberts stole the hearts of Americans everywhere as Vivian Ward, a Hollywood prostitute with the curliest locks to ever hit the silver screen. "Pretty Woman," one of the defining rom-coms of the nineties, taught us all valuable lessons about the importance of true love, being yourself and shaming snooty salespeople in public.

Now, director Garry Marshall is set to bring Vivian and her rich businessman boyfriend to Broadway as -- get ready for it -- a musical.

The New York Post first reported the news last week, disclosing Marshall's plans to work with the film's screenwriter J.F. Lawton and film and theater producer Paula Wagner for the stage adaptation. The musical plans have since been confirmed by Entertainment Weekly.

According to multiple sources, Marshall is in New York this month meeting with potential composers, lyricists and directors to help adapt the $500 million blockbuster. Many are comparing the film's format to rags-to-riches stories like "Pygmalion" and its adapted musical version "My Fair Lady," guessing that "Pretty Woman's" similar storyline will make it a roaring success.

(There's also Broadway's history of dramatizing forms of prostitution -- see "Sweet Charity," "Les Mis" and "The Sweetest Little Whorehouse In Texas," among others.)

In case you're wondering why no one thought of this before -- someone had! The Post also reported on the project's possibility in 2001, that time with Marshall and former Disney exec Peter Schneider. We're hoping this time around the happy couple actually makes it from the streets of Beverly Hills to the Broadway stage. No word on a timeline for the show, so stay tuned for more details.

"Pretty Woman" is the latest of a string of iconic cult films slated to receive theater makeovers. "Heathers" and "The Princess Bride" are two other pop culture savvy productions in the works. Plus, we're all keeping our fingers crossed for "Mean Girls: The Musical."

Watch the best scene from the film below and let us know your thoughts in the comments:

Fashion Wrongs: 'Career Ready' Ad Proves Nordstrom is Overdue for a Marketing Makeover

March 18, 2014, 2:06 pm

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This week, I got an email from Nordstrom. The subject line read "Career-Ready Style Starting at $68." The price caught my eye, so I opened the email. I found myself staring at a photo of three young women who, but for their stylish attire and a couple of random accessories like eye glasses and a notebook, appeared completely stunned to find themselves in an office. Their clothes may have said business, but their body language and expressions said, "When's snack and nap time?"

Sure, their clothes are adorbs, but rather than appearing "career ready," these models are posed in a fashion that makes them look dim-witted and daft. Unless I'm the casting director for Clueless II or Dumb and Dumber, the Sequel, I would never hire young women who present themselves like this. They're not doing anything at all, and yet they still appear to be in way over their heads.

I might expect this sort of depiction of women in a photo accompanying a story in Penthouse Forum targeting guys with office sexcapade fantasies. But this wasn't a photo aimed at appealing to "Mad Men"-era males with a perverted notion of women's usefulness and role in the workplace. This was an ad that was supposed to appeal to professional women in 2014. This ad was supposed to make someone like me want to buy clothes from a particular store--and that store was Nordstrom, not Boston Proper or Bebe.

Come on, Nordstrom. When advertising career attire for young professional women, don't insult women everywhere by making your models appear to have difficulty staying focused or stringing sentences together. Give us images of young women who look competent, confident and ready to get sh*t done. In other words, show us women who resemble how we ourselves hope to come across when we're at work.

But if you insist on sticking with your current approach, at least be consistent. Make sure that your "career ready" ads for young men are equally offensive and stereotypical. Use photos of sharply dressed young men posed in ways that make them look ridiculous. How about one with a couple of young men huddled around a laptop, scratching their heads and looking befuddled while searching for the "on" button? Or maybe a photo of a guy in business casual staring out the window longingly at a sports car in the parking lot while everyone else is focused on a presentation? Or perhaps a man in shirtsleeves with a thought bubble over his head showing he's imagining himself as a star football player while the charts and reports covering his desk show stock prices in free fall?

If insulting potential customers is a deliberate part of your marketing strategy, don't half step it. Go big or go home. While two fashion wrongs won't make a right, you can at least succeed in being an equal opportunity offender.

Uniqlo Parent Company Pulls Out Of Potential J. Crew Deal

March 18, 2014, 2:41 pm

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NEW YORK - Japan's Fast Retailing Co Ltd , parent of apparel chain Uniqlo, is no longer in talks to buy U.S. clothing retailer J.Crew Group Inc from its private equity owners, three people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

The talks ended in recent weeks, the people said, adding that an initial public offering for J.Crew is still on the table.

It is possible that the talks with Fast Retailing may be revived, one of the people said.

J.Crew, which was taken private by TPG Capital LP and Leonard Green & Partners LP for $2.8 billion in 2011, hoped to fetch at least $5 billion in a sale, Reuters and others previously reported.

J.Crew and Fast Retailing could not be reached for comment. TPG and Leonard Green declined to comment.

Run by well-known executive Mickey Drexler, J.Crew is a multi-channel retailer of women's, men's and children's apparel, shoes and accessories. As of February, the company operated 330 retail stores, including 257 J.Crew retail stores, eight crewcuts stores and 65 Madewell stores, according to its website.

In the fiscal year ended Feb. 1, J.Crew's revenues increased 9 percent to more than $2.4 billion while adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rose to as much as $371 million from $360 million in the prior year.

Fast Retailing also owns U.S. apparel brands Theory and J Brand. The company started trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange in early March.

Chief Executive Tadashi Yanai has set a lofty goal of making his company the world's top apparel retailer by 2020 by quintupling revenue to 5 trillion yen ($49 billion), overtaking Zara's Inditex, Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) and Gap Inc.

While Uniqlo's global expansion has been driven primarily by Asia so far, it plans to accelerate a push into the United States, adding 20-30 shops a year to reach 100 outlets in several years.

How To Tell The Bride You Don't Want To Be Her 'Maid (Without Being A B*tch)

March 18, 2014, 3:58 pm

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The rules of wedding etiquette are constantly changing, making it difficult for modern brides, grooms and guests to find up-to-date and correct information. That's why we've launched #MannersMondays, a weekly series in which we ask our followers on Twitter and Facebook to submit their most burning etiquette-related questions. Then, with the help of our team of etiquette experts, we get you the right answers to your biggest Big Day dilemmas. Check out this week's question below!



Anna Post -- great-great-granddaughter of etiquette guru Emily Post and author of Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette -- is here to help us answer this week's question. Find out what she had to say below:

If you don’t want to be a bridesmaid, let the bride know as soon as possible. Thank her for thinking of you (even if you don’t understand why she did), and then let her know that you would like to decline. How much you say depends on why you are saying "no."

The tricky part, in this case, is that while she thinks you two are close, you don’t see the relationship that way. There is simply no positive way for you to explain that you don’t feel close to her. Instead, say, "Thanks so much for thinking of me. Unfortunately I won’t be able to/It’s not a good time/I think it’s better if I don’t — I hope you understand." If you are planning to attend the wedding, follow up with how excited you are to attend.

In the (hopefully) unlikely event that she presses for why, be prepared to answer. The best option is not to answer the question. A broad "It’s just not going to work" is both true and lacking in specifics that could be hurtful. The alternative is to spell it out for her, but I can’t imagine that leading anywhere good. "Because I really don’t get why you asked," or, "We really aren’t close enough for me to be your bridesmaid," are pretty much impossible to say — especially as it’s clear that she doesn’t see it that way. This is why it’s not a good idea for the bride to start digging for more of an explanation, as she may not like the answer and it will only get awkward for everyone fast.

If your reasons for declining aren’t about your relationship with the bride, but are instead about a busy schedule or your financial situation, the wording above would also work. But if you are comfortable talking about it, this is the time to tell her the real reason why, as it will allay any of the bride's concerns about why you're declining. In the case of financial concerns, opening up to the bride has a possible added benefit: She might be willing to cover your expenses so that you can still be a bridesmaid.

You can submit your wedding etiquette questions via Facebook or tweet them to us @HuffPostWedding with the hashtag #MannersMondays.

Mom on a Mission to End Childhood Cancer Gets GLAM4GOOD!

March 18, 2014, 4:10 pm

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One of the bravest women I know is a 31-year-old single mom named Elissa Gaus.

Elissa's world shattered on May 7, 2010. It was the day her 4-year-old son Micah was diagnosed with a baseball-sized brain tumor. Since that time, Micah has endured five surgeries, 46 rounds of radiation to his brain and spine, and has had to relearn how to breathe, sit up, walk, eat and -- due to a tracheostomy -- speak. After two years of fighting hard to regain his abilities, Micah was re-diagnosed in May of 2012 with two more inoperable tumors in his brain and a spinal tumor. Micah has been receiving daily chemotherapy and bi-weekly infusion treatments at Duke Children's Hospital.

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How is a young boy able to fight such a battle yet still thrive? Elissa gives all the credit to her son: "Our lives are by appointment -- PT, OT, chemo, MRIs. Through it all, Micah shows me how to live life to the fullest and be happy." I believe that, but knowing Elissa, I am sure that every hour of the day, she provides the spirit, joy, hope and reassurance that enables her son to thrive. Micah's courage and will to fight burn bright because of his very special mom.

I met Elissa because she was nominated to have a GLAM4GOOD day of pampering by Lori Lee, founder of the Me Fine Foundation. Lee lost her own son, Folden, to leukemia and created Me Fine Foundation to provide hope to critically ill children and their families through financial assistance, necessary resources and emotional support. Lee shared Elissa's story with me and I knew I wanted to treat Elissa to a special day of GLAM4GOOD when my team and I could nurture her.

How does a day of fashion and beauty pampering help a mom whose child is battling a life threatening disease? GLAM4GOOD and Me Fine Foundation believe the biggest benefit is a hands-on show of support and reinforcement both mentally and emotionally. "The moms are stressed and taxed beyond belief when helping their children, and they put everything and everyone before themselves," says Lee. "Letting the moms relax gives them a chance to recharge and get back into battle with their child." I agree, and I believe that a GLAM4GOOD experience creates a kind of shield that helps to empower the women we style. When women feel beautiful, it uplifts their confidence and energy.

So we flew Elissa to New York City for a weekend of pampering, culminating in a gathering of her family and friends to celebrate and recognize her for her dedication to Micah and her work helping other children with cancer. "This effort by GLAM4GOOD falls right in line with what Me Fine tries to do as an organization. By giving Elissa a little respite and time to recharge, we're giving Micah a rejuvenated ally in his fight against his illness. Anything we can do emotionally to strengthen families against their battle is what we're all about and is what Me Fine exists for," says Lee.

In our styling session, Elissa fell in love with a beautiful blue BCBGMAX AZRIA gown. Both Elissa and her son love "Duke Blue" because the color represents Duke Children's Hospital, where Micah is being so well cared for. Even though Elissa is providing for Micah, it has been important to her to volunteer at the Duke Children's Hospital Family Patient Advisory Council to help improve services for all families.

"As a young mom, I was not sure of what I wanted to be," says Elissa, "but my son has answered that for me ... I am a warrior. I fight for his needs, and for childhood cancer awareness. I have been the voice for Micah and all the kids to let people know of the lack of focus on our children in drug development, the lack of social service support, offered to all the adults undergoing treatments for this horrific disease, yet so lacking for children. I am the mother of a pediatric brain tumor patient ... and I will fight for him and all of them. My name is Elissa Gaus, and I am on a mission."

Yes you are, Elissa Gaus. Yes you are!

Watch and share the beautiful video (above) of our GLAM4GOOD day together. For more inspiring stories on the incredible women we GLAM4GOOD, follow us on our destination on Huff Post Style. For more information on Elissa Gaus and her son Micah, follow her here.

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Cameron Diaz Talks With Oprah About Beauty, Aging And The 'Failure' Of Not Looking 25 Forever (VIDEO)

March 18, 2014, 7:10 pm

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From the hills of Hollywood to hometown suburbs across the country, women can't seem to escape the pressure of looking young. Commercials emphasize it, surgical procedures chase after it and the media celebrates it. But 41-year-old Cameron Diaz is sick of the resistance to age gracefully -- and one beauty slogan in particular.

As the actress writes in her New York Times bestseller The Body Book, Diaz says there's no such thing as "anti-aging." Oprah emphatically agrees during their interview for "Oprah Prime" and shares Diaz's frustration over the idea that aging should (or even can) be avoided. "As somebody who just turned 60... it just pisses me off," Oprah says.

"I know, me too," Diaz says. "I get so mad when I hear commercials on television where [they say] 'anti-aging.'"

"Like we're supposed to now apologize for being who you are and where you are and what it took you to get here," Oprah adds.

That's the point, Diaz explains. "We don't honor the journey and who we are and how much we have to offer," she says.

The pressure to look younger often translates into women feeling at fault for not being able to achieve a certain standard. "It's almost as if we have failed if we don't remain 25 for the rest of our lives. Like we are failures… Oh, I'm sorry, I apologize," Diaz says sarcastically. "I wasn't able to defy nature."

"Oprah Prime" airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on OWN.

Mary-Kate Olsen Just Learned How To Brush Her Hair?

March 19, 2014, 10:06 am

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Well, this is kind of gross.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have gone from adorable child stars to reputable fashion icons over the years. However, that doesn't mean they have the most rigorous practices when it comes to hair and makeup. In fact, thanks to an interview with Elle magazine, we now know that at least one half of the power duo just learned how to do a key part of any beauty routine -- brushing your hair.

That's right. The former Michelle Tanner admitted that she's not as beauty savvy as we may have all thought. "You know, the truth is I feel like I just learned how to brush my hair, like, last week," Mary-Kate said.

Of course, we probably could have guessed that the two don't spend that much time primping based on their low-key style. But still, we can't help but feel a bit of knotty-hair-horror for MK. Perhaps she just uses a ton of conditioner?

Head over to Elle to read the entire interview.

Kate Hudson And Ann Taylor Team Up To Create An LBD For Everyone

March 19, 2014, 10:25 am

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The LBD, or "Little Black Dress" is one of those things that we learn about very early on in our relationships with fashion. The versatile staple goes with pretty much anything, can be worn to everything from a wedding to a job interview, and never goes out of style -- just ask Andre Leon Talley. But what about those of us who can't pick just one? Well, Ann Taylor and Kate Hudson have a solution for you.

After a few months of speculation, the retailer announced Wednesday that they are collaborating with Hudson, its spokesperson, on a capsule collection of five LBD's to be sold in Ann Taylor stores this spring. With names like "Best Actress" and "The Romantic," the collection was designed not only with fashion in mind but versatility as well.

The 34-year-old actress has been the face of Ann Taylor since 2012, and this marks her second time designing for the store. "We designed them to fit how we all live—so there's something for every occasion and everyone," she stated in a release.

We'll have to wait until April 10 to see the entire collection, but take a sneak peek at two of the dresses below, and head over to AnnTaylor.com to shop some of their other great pieces in the meantime.

Gisele Bundchen And Tom Brady Selling Their Los Angeles Estate For $50 Million

March 19, 2014, 10:35 am

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Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady are moving on out!

Bundchen and Brady have listed their 14,000-square-foot home situated in the ritzy Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood, The Huffington Post confirmed. The home is listed for $50 million with the Westside Estate Agency.

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Bundchen and Brady reportedly dropped $20 million constructing the palatial eco-friendly estate, which boasts six bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a library, a state-of-the-art gym, a pool and a koi-filled moat.

Last year, the stunning house was featured in Architectural Digest. At the time, the NFL star told the magazine what the home means to him and his wife.

“Gisele and I have eight sisters between us, and there are lots of kids. We built this house as a sanctuary for our family — a place where we can enjoy being together," Brady said. “It was important for us to plant roots for our family, and since we both enjoy the creative process, we decided to start from scratch."

TMZ previously reported Bundchen and Brady are in the process of building another mega-mansion in Brookline, Mass. This 14,000-square-foot home will reportedly feature five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a spa, a library, a motor court, a wine cellar and a yoga studio.

The outlet reports the couple will live in the New England area full time.

Ann Brenoff contributed to this report.

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Hypnotic Video Explores Wes Anderson's Quirky Obsession With Symmetry

March 19, 2014, 10:53 am

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When you think of celebrated auteur Wes Anderson, you likely think of an Instagram filtered palette, a set resembling a dollhouse, a preponderance of uniforms, whimsical handwriting, stories nestled within stories and, of course, Jason Schwartzman. After watching the hypnotic video below, you'll add symmetry to that list.

Wes Anderson // Centered from kogonada on Vimeo.

Vimeo user kogonada combined clips from Anderson's iconic films including "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox," all of which can be split perfectly down the middle. The delicious visual display sheds some light on why watching Anderson's movies is such an aesthetically pleasurable experience. Long live the power of symmetry!

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We practically have to pinch ourselves when peering out the window. The string of 70-degree days, the shining sun, it seems that spring is alive and well in our fair city. While we’re completely ready for the new season, our hair routine is eons behind and needs a warm-weather update, pronto. Tossing on a hat can only cut it for so long.

A Change in Hair Care That's Easy to Make For Fabulous Results

March 19, 2014, 12:23 pm

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Some changes are much easier to make than others. Here's an easy one.

Most of us take it for granted that our hair is getting clean. We wash our hair regularly, maybe daily, and figure that's enough, but it probably is not. Salon professionals know better, partly because we get a really close look our clients' hair -- sure, it smells great and, maybe, the overall shape is nice but close inspection tells a different story. We see it all the time. The great news: we can get noticeable, even striking, results with just a small change in how we clean our hair.

A problem with buildup on hair is that it can be cumulative and insidious. We gradually 'accept' our hair for what it has become, including the chemical buildup that we didn't know about.

You need to periodically use a clarifying shampoo that will wash out all the oils and chemical buildup, some of which comes from those hair products on the shelf at home. Those products aren't bad. We love those products, the sprays, gels and even shampoos that give our hair body, shape and shine. But some of that benefit can leave a residue.

In addition, chemicals in the tap water, particularly hard water, and whatever is in our diet, including medications, can also add to buildup on hair, which can leave locks looking dull, limp and greasy, even stiff and crusty feeling. That residue can also have a profound effect on how new treatments, including hair coloring, take hold.

So, reach for a clarifying shampoo and follow directions. You can also create a clarifying shampoo with baking soda and water. Mix it into a heavy liquid, rub it into your hair and let it rest for a couple minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Then use a favorite shampoo or conditioner, and don't do this right after coloring.

So much of hair care is about behavior. We grow accustomed to certain products, a style of cut or curl. Meanwhile, change alone can be challenging, especially with so much else going on in our lives. We become comfortable doing things a certain way, seeing the same person in the mirror, reaching for the same shampoo and conditioner on the shelf. It doesn't occur to us that our hair could be cleaner and better looking.

Using a clarifying shampoo or baking soda mix, though, is a low-risk 'change' in behavior, and the outcome can be remarkable. Really clean hair is such a beautiful thing and it feels so wonderful and suddenly the products we've been using work better, too.

As always, be open to change!

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Parents Say School's Leggings 'Ban' Is Unfair To Girls, 'Contributes To Rape Culture'

March 19, 2014, 12:25 pm

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Parents at a Chicago-area middle school are speaking out against a purported ban on leggings and tight yoga pants arguing the dress code policy unfairly punishes girls.

The Evanston, Ill. school's dress code, which is posted online, states that shorts, dresses and skirts "must extend closer to the knee than the hip, short shorts or skirts and leggings are unacceptable attire. Pants and shorts must be worn at the waist."

After several female students complained they were told they weren't allowed to wear leggings and tight yoga pants to school, Haven Middle School parents Juliet and Kevin Bond sent a letter on March 11 to the school's principal, Kathy Roberson, arguing the policy is inconsistently enforced and “contribute[s] to rape culture."

"We are frankly shocked at this antiquated and warped message that is being sent to the kids," the Bonds, both educators themselves wrote in the letter which was also posted to social media.

"This policy clearly shifts the blame for boy's behavior or lack of academic concentration, directly onto the girls," the letter read.

Roberson responded to the controversy in a letter sent to parents Tuesday. Roberson claims that leggings have not been banned at the school, even as some parents said their girls were told they couldn't wear either leggings or tight yoga pants, the Chicago Tribune reports.

A Haven Middle School advisory team will meet next Tuesday to review the dress code, according to Roberson’s letter.

As leggings continue to dominate casual fashion trends for both women and even some men, schools around the country are determining if the look is "in" or "out" when it comes to dress codes.

Kenilworth Junior High in Petaluma, Calif., attracted headlines last year when it banned female students from wearing leggings, tight yoga pants and tight jeans saying they were distracting to boys. A Boston-area high school recently enacted a similar policy -- for similar reasons.

Parents like the Bonds and others have blasted the argument, with Kenilworth parent Lisa Simond telling local news station KTVU, “It is not our girls’ fault that these boys have quote ‘raging hormones’ they can’t control.”

”Boys need to be taught to respect women no matter what they’re wearing, and that’s a big deal,” Jerelyn Kruljac, another Kenilworth parent, told the station.

Do Parents With Tattoos Make for Bad Role Models?

March 19, 2014, 12:38 pm

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By Stephanie Barnhart

I remember seeing my grandpa's tattoos as a kid. They were hard to make out because of his weathered skin and the fact that the ink had bled over the years. They were badges of honor from war. I just remember looking at the huge green blot on his arm, trying to trace the lines with my tiny finger, thinking wow, that's pretty bad*ss -- and that I wanted to be cool and have one too. But, I also wanted the story and glory that came with it.

Twenty years and three tattoos later, I can't say I was ever a soldier in World War II, but I am still proud of the ink I've collected over the years -- in fact you wouldn't even know I had any had I not told you. If it's summer, though, you might see one peek out. Or, like last week, while I was on vacation in Miami. This is usually when I hear the comments.


That's actually me -- getting a tattoo at the famous Miami Ink in 2006.

"How are you going to explain your tattoos to Maximo when he's old enough?"

What's to explain, exactly? As a parent you are either for them or against them, but regardless, your child is going to see them on the street. Do they expect me to tell my son Maximo that he won't go to Harvard or work on Wall Street if he has a tattoo? That's not true. I know many high-powered executives who have tattoos you wouldn't know about either. Would it be a disservice to my grandfather, who put his life on the line, to say his ink was evil?

I know that many people don't like them, including Maximo's grandparents, who find them disrespectful to the body. And I can understand where they are coming from as well. But I still think it's Maximo's decision to get tattoos or not. Will he be more interested in them because his mom has them? Maybe, but I think it will be a great way to open up and talk with my son.

It was also a part of my culture growing up. My family was all-American, growing in up small-town Pennsylvania: we fought wars, worked blue collar jobs and rode motorcycles on the weekends. Harleys, to be exact. We also had tattoos.

So what do you do if your child wants a tattoo?

Pick one out and let's talk about it. Why do you want it? Where do you want to get it? As long as it's not Daffy Duck on your cheek, I think we can work something out. I would rather have my son talk to me about them than sneak off at 15 and get his first one like I did. I literally hid my first tattoo from my mom for three years! Trust me, getting a tattoo before you're 18 is easier than you think.

I've always said: if you can hide it for work in a professional setting, then it's an OK tattoo. Personally, I like seeing someone at the beach reveal ink I never realized they had. It changes your entire view of that person, and makes you want to know more about them.

So, do I think parents with tattoos make bad role models? Quite the contrary.

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Stephanie Barnhart is NYC Editor of the Mommy Nearest Magazine and founder of Football, Food and Motherhood.

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Boston Missed Connection Heroically Shames Misogynist Jerk

March 19, 2014, 2:06 pm

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The Missed Connections corner of Craigslist is generally reserved for late-night lust seekers, hungover lotharios who left the bar without a number and the occasional earnest attempt to leverage a shared gaze to a first date. Now, we can add platform for feminist solidarity to the list.

When a male passenger took it upon himself to offer some unsolicited weight loss advice to a female rider, he probably had no idea his suggestion that a woman "RESPECT" herself would result in an Internet shaming with Aretha Franklin-level reverberations. A woman who witnessed this gross exchange took to Craigslist to avenge her fellow passenger -- speaking for any woman who has received an unsolicited comment on her appearance, but also for -- you know -- anyone generally in favor of human decency:

You got up right before the Stony Brook stop and said something in a low voice to the woman next to you. You exited the train and she burst into tears. I asked her what you said -- and in between sobs she goes: "He said 'Have some respect for yourself and lose some weight.'"

This guy deserved a scarlet letter (the choice A-word is not adultery here...), and a fellow commuter was happy to give it to him. The spot-on missed connection tears the man -- and his terrible behavior -- right down:

Oh shit, you said that to a complete f**king stranger, an innocent person trying to read a book on her ride home!!! Yeah dog, you sure did, and then you turned heel and walked off like the miserable coward you are.

You publicly humiliated another human and made her cry. How truly f**king horrifying of you. She was totally stunned, and devastated. . .is that what you wanted to see happen? Are you that much of a nightmare that you are PLEASED by making people cry? Total strangers even?

The author hypothesizes the perp's personal state affairs with a precision any woman who's confronted a misogynist jerk will recognize:

You: blond, slicked hair, hipsterish. You manage to be both tasteless and sanctimonious, and something tells me you brag about loving Bukowski even though you only made it 80 pages deep into Women. You definitely think you're smarter than everyone, and you love reflective surfaces. You work in design/tech/oh wait, who cares, you don't f**king matter. You treat women like garbage, but don't worry -- we hate you. You have a stank on you, and a lot of us can smell it...truly a dookiestain made flesh. You don't have an original thought under that stupid haircut. You are a straight up f**king bully, and you should be ashamed of yourself. Bullies are the absolute worst.

The thing is, part of you knows this, and you're upset that no one treats you like the special snowflake you believe yourself to be. So you say horrible things to strangers in public to make yourself feel better. Stop being such a f**king bully and shitting on other humans just because your wounded-ego feels like taking a dump. No really, just f**king stop.

And in case this gentleman hasn't already been made aware of his virtual public slaying, the author recruits women of Boston to enlighten him:

Any of my fellow feminist vigilantes who might be reading this: keep an eye out for a white dude, around age 30, who looks like a wacker version of Macklemore, if that's possible. Make sure you remind him of his insignificance.

Her words for the aggrieved? "Keep your head up girl, it's not even about you. I hope it didn't ruin your day." The thought that we might all have our own fairy god-feminist lurking just around the corner is a lovely feeling.

[h/t Jezebel]

I Watched Duke Porn Star Belle Knox Strip At A Gentlemen's Club

March 19, 2014, 2:16 pm

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I didn't know strip clubs had coat checks.

Mind you, I've never actually been to a strip club. But I had imagined a dark, dingy place where men slink in and out with their eyes averted, afraid they might run into their wives' Pilates instructor (or something like that). Armed with two female friends and more than a few whiskey gingers, I walked into Headquarters Gentlemen's Club to watch Belle Knox's debut stripping performance on Tuesday night with a tote bag full of gym clothes and a grandpa sweater on. Let's just say the bouncers seemed more than a bit perplexed.

When Belle Knox, sex worker and all-around badass feminist, came out as the Duke porn star last month, I immediately went into full-support mode. Knox is refreshingly articulate and steadfast about her beliefs -- especially impressive given that she's only 18. As a sex-positive feminist, I support Belle's choice to work in porn and completely respect her ambition to succeed in her career. So when I got the chance to attend her stripping debut at a New York City gentlemen's club I decided to take it, because frankly, I was curious.

After bee-lining to the bar, my coworkers and I found prime viewing spots directly in front of the stage. There was a swarm of journalists in the club and some poor, unsuspecting (non-journalist) men huddled away from the flashing camera lights. And while we may not have been getting the truest strip club experience, given the bizarre media circus, there was no ignoring the naked and gyrating women strutting around the room.

Our small entourage slowly acclimated to our surroundings as we gossiped and watched Knox's many opening acts come and go from the stage. During the three-hour show (I swear, this was for work), our conversation slowly evolved. We started out nervously giggling, quickly realized this was disrespectful, and attempted to pay attention to the dancers onstage.

Staring at these women exposing themselves for the pleasure of the audience, me and my two heterosexual female companions began to pick apart each performer's body: "Oh my gosh, she is absolutely gorgeous!" "Her boobs are totally fake." "C'mon, I could do a better job than her."

After two hours of standing next to flashing lenses, eager reporters and a dude who actually asked if I worked there, Belle took the stage. With a small army of cameras trailing her, the 18-year-old star made her entrance to none other than Joan Jett's "Bad Reputation."




As she peeled off layer after layer, I looked across the room at the different faces surrounding me. We were sharing a gaze that is usually reserved for isolated moments -- found behind locked bedroom doors and under the covers of couples' beds. And despite my vehement support for Knox, her career and her right to make whatever choices she deems empowering and necessary, the overwhelming emotion I felt was discomfort.

It was the least sexy sexual experience I've ever had.

Watching porn in the comfort of your own home is far different from sharing such a similar experience with 40 strangers. I prefer my fantasies to live in my bedroom, rather than a grimy room which exists explicitly for the purpose of refilling middle-aged men's spank banks.

Frankly, Knox killed it onstage. She blew kisses and strutted around like she owned the place. But being in the audience pushed me to dissect my visceral discomfort with something I so ardently support.

On my cab ride home, I felt like crying. Belle Knox made an empowering choice to perform at a gentlemen's club. Belle Knox was unquestionably objectified because of that choice. These conflicting narratives are nothing new, but to witness them simultaneously was more confusing than I had anticipated.

Knox is a much braver woman than I. She is doing something I can't -- and for that I respect her immensely and will continue to support her.

When the cab dropped me off at my doorstep I quietly tip-toed back into my apartment, happy to return to my ivory tower devoid of bodies for hire and triple X's and gawking men. It may be less exciting, but the view is much better from here.