Sometimes it happens like this: It’s a weekday, just another regular day. Then a couple of your coworkers get a promotion. You’re happy for them (kind of), but also start to wonder, “They got a promotion ― am I going to get a promotion? What am I even doing at this company?”

The day goes on but the feeling that you’re falling behind still lingers. You log into Facebook or Instagram that afternoon. You see that a neighbor had a baby. An old friend from college is engaged. Another couple you know just bought a house. 

And now you feel full blown terrible, like everyone else is rolling doubles and skipping spaces, and you’re getting no where. 

But hold on just a minute: Surely you’ve accomplished something in your lifetime. So what’s up with feeling like you haven’t? 

That nagging feeling that you haven’t done enough, could be related to a number things like social pressure, high expectations or even a lack of purpose, according to experts. 

So how do you fix it? Getting to the bottom of why you’re feeling unsatisfied with your accomplishments will take a bit of work. There’s also a few important things to remember when this feeling sneaks up on you. Below, experts explain how to handle this feeling:

Get specific about what’s making you feel bad.  

“I have not accomplished enough in my life” is a very vague and self-defeating statement, according to Susan Krauss Whitbourne, a professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Instead, get specific about what is making you feel unsuccessful.

One way to do this is through journaling. Grab a pen and paper and write down what you think you haven’t accomplished, Whitbourne suggests. Then analyze it further.

For example, does it bother you that you don’t own a home? Jot it down then consider the factors that led to this so called “failure” and check them with reality. Have student loans or living in an expensive city made it hard to save for owning property?

It also might be helpful to jot down the things you have achieved and consider how long that achievement sustained you, according to Vincent Passarelli, a clinical psychologist based in New York City.

“If you’ve done something that’s great but then [your sense of satisfaction] fades very quickly, that’s definitely a red flag,” Passarelli said. It’s likely that specific “achievement” is not fulfilling you, and that you need to turn your energy to doing something that does more longterm, he added.

And it’s also fine to feel both disappointed and proud of what’s on the list you create. It’s normal to have successes like getting a master’s degree and failures like a string of relationships that have gone south, Passarelli said. 

Do not compare other people’s lives to yours.  

Comparing your life to another person’s Instagram feed ― a person whose personal challenges may be entirely different than yours ― is a recipe for making you feel wrecked. 

“Half of what people post on social media is not exactly what it’s cracked up to be,” Krauss Whitborne said. 

When you stack your life up against someone else’s without real knowledge about how they truly feel or what it took for them to accomplish something, it’s easy to convince yourself that you’re not enough, Whitborne said.

And if social media contributes to your tendency to compare your life to others’, dial back your use. Research shows that more than two hours of social networking per day is associated with psychological distress, anyway. 

Have your own definition of success.

Success is different for everyone, Passarelli said. What may look like an accomplishment for someone else may not exactly be a fit for you ― and that’s okay.

For example, success for one person might be securing the job as a CEO of a company. Success for another person might be a full-time job with flexibility so he or she can get home early to take care of kids. There are so many ways in which people define what works for them.

Look at your failures objectively.

Sometimes failures make people feel like they haven’t done enough, according to Passarelli.

But here’s the thing: Failure is normal and can also be quite helpful if you learn something valuable. Look at your failures through an unbiased lens and determine what you can do differently the next time in order to feel like you accomplished something, Whitborne says.

“Pick yourself up, move on from there,” she explained. “And maybe set more realistic goals for yourself. Where was it that you went left instead of right, and can you go back to that place and start on a better trajectory upwards?”

Use multiple aspects of your life to build out your identity. 

Don’t let one thing define too much of who you are, Passarelli says. You may be proud that you’re succeeding at work, but that’s not the only thing you bring to the table. 

It’s better to think about your self-worth in a holistic way: Are you a good parent, sibling, aunt, uncle or friend? Do you volunteer in your community? Do you participate in a sports league every week? Apply value to all aspects of your identity, not just if you’ve, say, made partner at your firm.

The same goes for break ups: The end of a relationship or marriage shouldn’t define who you are or are not, Passarelli said.

Reaffirm your values.

Rather than focusing on productivity as it pertains to accomplishing goals, build stronger ties to accomplishing things based on what you value. These values could be character traits such as integrity, loyalty, honesty or kindness. 

Shifting focus to values and away from how much “success” you’ve earned helps you recalibrate, Passarelli said. It can also help you feel more fulfilled in your endeavors, which is the point.

Remember that a hectic life does not equal an accomplished one.

“We falsely assume that being busy means that we’re smart and successful,” Passarelli said. “If our life is hectic, we’re successful or we have more value. Not true at all.”

In fact, a lot of times your best ideas come from down time. Research shows that carving out time for creativity, such as writing in a journal, sketching or playing an instrument just to unwind, can help lower stress and give people a sense of purpose.

“Leisure time does not equate to being lazy, does not equate to being unproductive,” Passarelli said. “Most successful people actually have that kind of down time. It’s where we learn a lot about our self and learn a lot about others and life.”

Now all of that sounds like the real recipe for success.

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Carrie Underwood can do no wrong. 

“The Fighter” singer, who took home two honors at the 2017 CMT Music Awards Wednesday night, dazzled on the red carpet in a long-sleeved, sparkly Elie Madi mini dress.

She paired her look with strappy silver stilettos, a bejeweled clutch, plenty of hardware and a fierce hairdo.  

During the course of the night, Underwood changed into two other looks. For her performance with Keith Urban, the singer wore bold leather pants and a long, ruffled white shirt-dress: 

She also had another blinged-out look for the night, which she wore while accepting an award with Urban: 

Jesus take the wheel! 

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A new Gap campaign directed by British Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful is being widely praised for its diverse cast of characters, including big names like Christie Brinkley, Maria Borges, Wiz Khalifa and Priyanka Chopra. 

But do you notice anything in particular about the group of happy people chosen to “embody American culture today,” according to a campaign caption?

If you guessed the sheer lack of body or size diversity, you’d be correct. 

Eninful, who in April became the first black editor of British Vogue, knocked it out of the park as far as racial diversity goes. He also included at least one older model and at least one gay model. But although Gap executive Craig Brommers touts the campaign as “showing the many faces of what it means to be an American and bringing all those sides together,” the image doesn’t quite bear that out. 

If Gap wanted to show a true slice of America, perhaps it could have featured any one person that even slightly resembles the roughly 67 percent of women who identify as plus-size? If the brand is truly aiming to embody “everyone,” we ought to see just a bit more representation of “everyone” here. 

We asked Gap if they have plans to include diverse bodies in this campaign or future advertising, and a spokeswoman gave the following response:

‘Bridging the Gap’ is intended to celebrate individuality, bringing together a cast with diverse backgrounds who embody our culture. Inclusivity and diversity are key pillars of Gap brand, and we will continue our practice of casting our campaigns through these filters.

We hope that practice expands. 

This post has been updated to include a statement from Gap. 

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Dianne Feinstein knows how to be a boss senator and dress sharply while doing it.

The democratic senator from California showed up to former FBI director James Comey’s hearing on Thursday in a seersucker suit, prompting the internet to go wild.

While some people questioned the appropriateness of the suit given the seriousness of the hearing, it turns out everyone not wearing seersucker is in the wrong. 

Today is Seersucker Thursday at the Senate, thanks to a tradition resurrected by the former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.). According to the Senate’s official website, senators in the South used to wear seersucker in the early 1900s to keep cool in the summer (the fabric is very breathable). They continued to wear the fabric until air conditioning became widely available in the 1950s. 

But Sen. Lott liked wearing seersucker, and in the 1990s he introduced Seersucker Thursday, reserving it for a “nice and warm” day in the second or third week of June. Sen. Dianne Feinstein later introduced the tradition for women in 2004. 

“I would watch the men preening in the Senate,” she said, according to the Senate’s website, “and I figured we should give them a little bit of a horse race.” 

The tradition is alive and well again.

A few other senators also showed up in seersucker today: 

“[Seersucker Thursday] is just plain fun and celebrates an American product invented in my home state of Louisiana,” Sen. Cassidy told Roll Call on Wednesday. “It’s a lighthearted tradition and shows that the Senate isn’t a bunch of boring suits.”

People clearly loved that Sen. Feinstein was also keeping the tradition alive:  

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This world is a diverse one, so it’s refreshing when the fashion industry reflects that reality. And Seattle-based model Melanie Gaydos is hoping to add to that effort.

Gaydos, 28, was born with ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder that can interfere with the proper growth of the hair, nails, teeth, skin and glands. Her involvement in the fashion community is helping people like her to see a place for them in the highly stylized world of modeling.

Fewer than 200,000 people in the United States experience the rare condition, according to the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias. And almost every individual will experience the disorder differently. More than 180 types of ectodermal dysplasia exist, so the combination of symptoms varies with each diagnosis.

Gaydos’ version of the condition meant she was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. The disorder affected the growth of her pores, hair, teeth and nails. She had nearly 40 surgeries when she was a child to correct her mouth, eyes and ears, she said.

“I definitely found a way of coping with [ectodermal dysplasia] just in how I perceive and accept my body, how it looks and how it functions,” Gaydos told HuffPost. 

The disorder doesn’t just affect a person’s appearance: A common symptom is also the inability to sweat and regulate body temperature, according to Dr. Latanya Benjamin, medical director of pediatric dermatology at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. This can cause those with the condition to overheat in hot temperatures, so extra water, shade and air conditioning is more critical.

“They could get into a problem with heat stroke and hyperthermia ... we want to make sure that patients [with ectodermal dysplasia] have temperature control,” Benjamin told HuffPost.

Gaydos felt like she could never drink enough water as kid. However, now that she’s an adult, she’s able to manage different climates more easily, she said. 

“[My body] doesn’t bother me in any way. It never really has bothered me, except for when I was younger,” Gaydos said. “But that’s because any issues that [came] from having ectodermal dysplasia were just because other people saw problems with it.”

For this, Gaydos pointed to the fact that she does not have teeth. She underwent a procedure for dental implants two years ago to test out having dentures. She wore the fixtures for a few months, but ultimately decided not to use them.

“I managed to live this long without teeth. I can still eat,” Gaydos said. “Having teeth ... just made other people around me feel better.”

Gaydos says modeling was never a career path she considered because of her condition. But while studying art at the Pratt Institute in New York, she experimented with being the subject in a photograph. Then she emailed a photographer whose work she admired and he invited her to take some photos with him, the Daily Beast reported.

Her goal now is to break into high-fashion modeling. Gaydos recently finished a shoot for i-D magazine’s summer issue and is now busy booking work in Europe for the next few months, she said. 

There is no cure or specific treatment for ectodermal dysplasia, however the condition can be managed with some lifestyle tweaks. Some people with the disorder might have procedures to manage their skin, or have nails, teeth and hair. Or they might feel like Gaydos does ― happy without it.

Check out more of the model’s photographs below:

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Jessica and Jeremy Martin-Weber have six daughters, ranging in age from 5 to 18, and a baby on the way in the fall. With all that experience, they’ve learned a few things about parenting, which they share on their family blog and Facebook page, Beyond Moi. 

Among lighter parenting fare, the Martin-Webers frequently discuss topics such as sex positivity, body autonomy and consent, and the toxicity of gender roles for boys and girls. All these play into their recent Facebook post on why they don’t enforce a modest standard of dress for their six daughters. 

“We were asked yesterday and have been asked before what are our standards of modesty in how our children dress and how do we enforce that,” Jessica began the post, which included a photo of herself and two of her daughters in summer clothing. 

“Here’s the short version: we don’t teach or enforce any standards of modest dress for our children,” she wrote.

She goes on to explain that while the family follows the dress code guidelines of places they visit, such as schools, outside of that they do not believe in “modesty” as a concept. 

“Modesty is too subjective and true modesty is about attitude and our heart. To us, enforcing modesty standards is about controlling people and we have found that is counterproductive and undermines our commitment to respecting bodily autonomy,” she writes. 

Jessica points out that while some would find each of the outfits she and her daughters are wearing in the photo modest, others would find them unacceptable. Instead of adhering to an arbitrary standard of modesty, she uses a series of practical guidelines that her daughters can take into consideration when choosing their clothing. 

For instance: “Can you participate in the activities you will need to do without worrying about your clothing?” and “Is it practical for the weather?” For older children, the conversation might include something like: “Are YOU comfortable with the parts of your body that are showing and that others may notice those parts and though we are not responsible for the actions of others, how will you feel if someone says something about that?”

Jessica says the couple is often asked by friends and readers of the blog how they approach teaching their children to dress modestly, so she decided to write a post on the subject.

“We really just wanted to show that there is another option in how to approach this topic without promoting toxic ideas that the human body, specifically the female body, is dangerous and to be controlled, hidden and punished for being sexual,” Jessica told HuffPost.  

Jessica herself feels so passionately about the topic of body autonomy because of her own experiences. She grew up with a set of extremely rigorous standards of “modest” dress that led her to fear her own body, and yet that didn’t protect her from experiencing sexual abuse. Still, she took a similar approach with her own children, until two of her daughters were assaulted at ages 3 and 5 by a family friend. That’s when she and her husband realized that emphasizing “modest” dress actually contributes to rape culture, by “teaching that we are responsible for what abusers think and even what they do.”

“This was just one way the abuse changed our parenting,” she told HuffPost. “Instilling in our children that they had the say over their body couldn’t be in lip service only, it had to translate in every aspect of their lives.”

“As their parents, we aren’t responsible for controlling their bodies but rather for guiding them to eventually be able to make those decisions for themselves,” she continued. “It takes more time to dialogue with them and guide them while respecting their autonomy but we believe that is worth it in the long run and we have personal experience that enforcing rules like what they should wear doesn’t actually work to keep them safe.”

Jessica feels that doing away with modest dress standards has not only helped free her children from the pressure of dressing for the “male gaze” and equating their worth with their sexuality, but it has also helped them find the confidence to dress solely for their own approval.

“We’ve been pleasantly surprised by just how thoughtful our children have been over their clothing choices,” she said. “They aren’t making their decisions to please their parents, their friends, or anyone but themselves. Turning it into a respectful conversation rather than a set of rules has relieved a lot of tension and we’ve been so impressed with how our children dress themselves.”

The post has received over 2,500 reactions since it was posted on May 31 and has been shared over 1,300 times. And while some responses have been negative, cruel and even slut-shaming, Jessica is proud of how her parenting on this issue has affected her kids. She even asked a few of them to share their feelings on how they choose their clothing.

As Helena, 14, puts it, “It’s a way for me to express myself. I never really think about what other people will think of how I dress. Sometimes I like to dress up just because it is fun. Sometimes I like a baggy T-shirt and jeans. I dress practical for where I am but with my own little flair if I feel like it.”

Lavinia, 16, says, “I feel comfortable expressing myself. It helps in confidence and in my ability to make my own decisions. I don’t think about pleasing other people. I mean, I like compliments on my outfits but I’m never thinking ‘I’m going to wear this shirt because somebody will like it.’”

Evangeline, 9, added, “I don’t care what other people think, I just wear what is comfortable and are my favorite things.”

Cosette, 7, says, “I wear what I like but I make sure my vulva is covered.”

As Jessica sums it up in the conclusion of her post, “With our girls we never, ever tell them something isn’t ok to wear for modesty reasons. I don’t regret this decision as we watch our daughters bloom with confidence and dress for themselves rather than for the gaze of others.” 

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Finding the perfect Father’s Day gift can be a little tricky.

Sure you could get him a plain old tie or a pair of regular socks, but that can get tired after the sixth consecutive year. Get him something unique and support a black business at the same time with this handy-dandy gift guide.

But hurry! Father’s Day is June 18. 

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The CMT Music Awards red carpet is like no other. 

At Wednesday’s show in Nashville, Tennessee, country stars (and their fans) showed up in their boldest blinged-out outfits with show-stopping accessories and sky-high stilettos.

Carrie Underwood wore a short, sparkly mini dress from Elie Madi, while Nicole Kidman looked like the ‘90s goth teen of our dreams. Be sure to check out all the looks below: 

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Not all of us were lucky enough to Longbottom on our way to adulthood. Luckily, for those of us who need a little help in the beauty department, there’s plenty of beautifying potion to go around.

We’ve rounded up the best Harry Potter-inspired makeup and beauty tools that will take you to Hermione-level stunning. Between swoon-worthy Harry Potter-themed eyeshadow palettes and brushes to Butterbeer lip balm, we’re sure you’ll find a magical product to strike your fancy.

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The opening statement and subsequent testimony from former FBI Director James Comey were doozies that included hip, fun phrases like “obstruction of justice,” “Lordy, I hope there are tapes,” and “hookers in Russia.”

Is the government in shambles? Who’s to say?!

At any rate, we watched Comey’s testimony and couldn’t help but think: “Dang, I want that culturally relevant phrase on a shirt.” So, we plucked out the freshest quotes from the whole situation and imagined what they’d look like on a t-shirt. Or slapped on a mug. Or rocked on a tote bag! The options are honestly endless.

Here’s some of what we’re lovin’ right now: 

None of this actually exists, but, man, we wish it did.

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Gayle King likes to wear her clothes a certain way, even when that means wearing them backwards. 

The CBS “This Morning” co-anchor recently re-wore one of her favorite dresses the wrong way for the second year in a row, simply because that’s her preference.

For what it’s worth, it looks great either way on her: 

The first time King wore the pink-and-red Antonio Berardi dress backwards, she posted it about it on her Instagram. 

“Which is correct? Pix in the middle-dress is on BACKWARDS & I prefer this way .. Thoughts?” King wrote. “Shout out to @antonioberardi I LOVE the dress!” 

To be fair, the zipper going down the front of the dress is pretty confusing.

Last year, former first lady Michelle Obama wore the dress the correct way on the cover of Seventeen magazine. 

We’re just hoping Oprah (Gayle’s longtime BFF) likes the way King is wearing the dress, or she’ll be hearing from her famous friend about yet another fashion faux pas... 

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Father’s Day is fast approaching, and lifestyle brands are sharing their top gift recommendations ― that includes Ivanka Trump’s brand.

On Tuesday, Ivanka Trump HQ tweeted out its Father’s Day gift guide. 

The tweet features a photo of gift options, like grilling tools and coasters. “Whether a football lover or a coffee aficionado, these picks will please every dad,” Ivanka Trump HQ wrote. 

Trump has made moves to distance herself from her clothing and lifestyle brand and currently serves as an “assistant to the president,” but “Team Ivanka” remains in operation.

When Twitter users saw the Father’s Day gift guide, they were quick to direct their responses to the brand’s founder and namesake.

Others referenced reports about the Trump campaign’s suspected collusion with Russian officials who interfered in the 2016 election.

The gift guide itself includes a $250 coffee maker, $325 briefcase and a $117 set of grooming products.

Some dads also chimed in to share their thoughts on the gift offerings. 

This Twitter kerfuffle comes less than two weeks after the account was criticized for a Memorial Day tweet about “champagne popsicles.” 

Many people referred to the tweet as “tone deaf.”

H/T Scary Mommy

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Montana Republican Greg Gianforte, who was elected to Congress last month, issued a letter of apology on Wednesday for an incident in which he physically attacked Guardian journalist Ben Jacobs. 

“I had no right to respond the way I did to your legitimate question about health care policy. You were doing your job,” he wrote.

Gianforte is accused of body-slamming Jacobs after the reporter asked a question about health care policy. It was reported that Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck and broke his glasses. Gianforte was charged for misdemeanor assault that evening and won Montana’s lone congressional seat the next morning.

Jacobs accepted the congressman-elect’s apology shortly after it was released. Gianforte is expected to appear in court on or before June 20. He faces a maximum punishment of six months in jail and a $500 fine for his behavior.

Experts agree that apologies, private and public alike, should contain several elements to be considered effective, according to Roy Lewicki, an apology expert and a professor emeritus of management and human resources at the Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. 

“The tone of the letter conveys a certain amount of sincerity and genuineness,” Lewicki said. “There’s multiple expressions of regret.”

What makes an apology effective

Research by Lewicki suggests that there are six elements to an effective apology. They are, in order of importance, an acknowledgement of responsibility; an offer of repair; an expression of regret; an explanation of what went wrong; a declaration of repentance and a request for forgiveness. The more elements an apology includes, the more likely the apology is to be accepted, Lewicki said.

Gianforte’s letter is well-rounded based on these standards. Lewicki, who has analyzed prior public apologies, reviewed what makes Gianforte’s note stand out. Below is the letter to Jacobs, re-typed, with annotations of where these apology elements come into play:

Dear Mr. Jacobs: 

I write to express my sincere apology for my conduct on the evening of May 24. My physical response to your legitimate question was unprofessional, unacceptable, and unlawful [acknowledgement of responsibility]. As both a candidate for office and a public official, I should be held to a high standard in my interactions with the press and the public [acknowledgement of responsibility]. My treatment of you did not meet that standard [expression of regret].

Notwithstanding anyone’s statements to the contrary, you did not initiate any physical contact with me, and I had no right to assault you. I am sorry for what I did and the unwanted notoriety this has created for you [expression of regret]. I take full responsibility [acknowledgement of responsibility]

I understand the critical role that journalists and the media play in our society. Protections afforded to the press through the Constitution are fundamental to who we are as a nation and the way government is accountable to the people. I acknowledge that the media have an obligation to seek information. I also know that civility in our public discourse is central to a productive dialogue on issues. I had no right to respond the way I did to your legitimate question about healthcare policy [declaration of repentance]. You were doing your job. 

In the hope that perhaps some good news can come of these events, I am making a $50,000 contribution to the Committee To Protect Journalists, an independent non-profit organization that promotes press freedom and that protects the rights of journalists worldwide [offer of repair].

I made a mistake and humbly ask for your forgiveness [request for forgiveness]. 

Sincerely, 

Greg Gianforte

Gianforte’s apology repeatedly accepts responsibility and shows remorse over his actions. That matters, according to Lewicki.  

“One of the things we found in our research was that acknowledgements of responsibility were probably one of the most important components of an apology and he comes back to that several times,” Lewicki said.

Lewicki said Gianforte’s request to repair ― aka, the $50,000 donation to the Committee to Protect Journalists ― is somewhat remarkable and does a good job of expressing genuine concern. 

“That’s not chump change,” he said. 

How the apology is being received

Gianforte’s expression has received mixed results, from praise to criticism. Some believe the apology is genuine:

Others denounce the apology for glossing over the initial statement released by Shane Scanlon, a spokesperson for the Gianforte team. Immediately after the body-slamming incident, Scanlon blamed Jacobs for initiating the altercation. 

The apology letter says, “you did not initiate any physical contact with me,” but does not go into detail about the original effort to cover up what happened. 

But Lewicki says what’s more critical now is the apology Gianforte is making directly to Jacobs. However, one letter cannot determine if Gianforte is truly sorry. For that, Lewicki says time is the ultimate decider on whether the contrition sticks.

“You’ll have to look now at how Gianforte handles himself in the future,” he explained.

A solid apology is a good first step.

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Age ain’t nothing but a number ― and this ~fire~ list is proof. 

Below, 23 distinguished gents who just get better and better with age. 

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Diane Keaton’s iconic career is packed with so many signature menswear-inspired style moments, her look has become as famous as her roles. So it’s no real surprise that stars came out in full fashionable force Thursday night for an event honoring her achievements.

Rachel MacAdams led a bevy of fabulously dressed celebrities who paid homage to Keaton at the American Film Institute’s 45th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Keaton in Hollywood. The “Spotlight” star, who spoke at the event, dropped jaws in a perfectly fitted floral Johanna Ortiz gown.

Other notable mentions included a super blonde Emma Stone in a printed long-sleeved Loewe dress, Meryl Streep in a Keaton-esque tie and, of course Keaton, looking more like herself than ever. Check out the exceptionally stylish event below.

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Millie Bobby Brown knows how to make a statement. 

Recently, the “Stranger Things” star stepped out in Topshop’s “mom jeans” with clear plastic kneecaps ―  a tricky trend to pull off. She paired the funky jeans with navy and tan sandals, a long-sleeved shirt and sunglasses. 

Brown posted a photo of herself in the jeans and posed with her friend, dancer Maddie Ziegler. 

The Topshop jeans ― which are really called “Clear Panel Mom Jeans” ― caused quite a stir on the internet just a few months ago.

The $95 denim look seems almost tame now, though, considering the ridiculousness of Nordstrom’s $425 jeans covered in fake mud: 

And Vetements’ cheeky jeans that show off your butt for a cool $1700-$1985 price tag:  

On second thought, we might give those Topshop jeans a chance. 

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Just when we thought we couldn’t love Meryl Streep any more, she goes and dresses like Diane Keaton ― and now we don’t know who we love more, Meryl or Diane. Let’s just call it a draw. 

Streep honored her friend in the best way possible on Thursday night, by copying Keaton’s iconic style to celebrate the American Film Institute’s 45th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to the actress at the Dolby Theatre Hollywood.

Dressed in her signature black and white, Keaton was a delight as she posed next to Streep, also in black and white. Keaton rocked a hat and a wide belt over a black skirt and white coat, while Streep wore her own headgear and a black suit featuring an eclectic striped necktie. Both ladies wore glasses and huge smiles, of course. 

“Diane Keaton, arguably one of the most covered-up persons in the history of clothes, is also a transparent woman,” Streep told the crowd, according to The Hollywood Reporter, “even though she is famously the only member of the original cast of ‘Hair’ on Broadway who would not take off her clothes at the end of the show.”

The gals ― who were joined by Woody Allen, Reese Witherspoon, Al Pacino, Emma Stone, Morgan Freeman, Sarah Silverman, Rachel McAdams, Steve Martin and Martin Short at the special event ― have been pals for years, with Keaton even giving her own speech at Streep’s AFI tribute in 2004. 

“By putting life before art, Meryl Streep has made the choice of a trailblazing pioneer, and in the process became my generation’s genius,” Keaton told the crowd of the Oscar-winning actress. 

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. And man, nothing beats this: 

The Diane Keaton AFI Tribute will air on TNT June 15 and then on Turner Classic Movies July 31. 

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Sneakerheads, prepare your wallets. 

Apple sneakers made exclusively for employees in the ‘90s are currently for sale online at the auction house Heritage Auctions. Two important things you should know if you’re looking to purchase the sneakers: the shoes are a men’s size 9 1/2 and the starting bid is currently $15,000. 

Elon Werner, director of communications with Heritage Auctions, told HuffPost that the shoes came from a garage sale in San Francisco. Werner believes the shoes were a promotional item produced by Apple, though not many pairs were made. He’s only seen one other pair of the Apple shoes before in a size 8 1/2. 

According to Heritage Auctions, the shoes are estimated to go for over $30,000 at the final sale. For that kind of money, these kicks had better come with Steve Jobs’ signature. 

Online bidding on the sneakers has already started and a live auction will be held on Heritage Live this Sunday, June 11. 

In 2012, images of a similar Apple sneaker popped up on Imgur: 

Business Insider reports that a pair of Apple sneakers sold on eBay for $79 in 2007. 

If you’re just in the mood to buy some expensive sneakers that have a little wear and tear, and you don’t care too much about Apple, Neiman Marcus has you covered. The retailer is currently selling “Future Destroyed High-Top Sneakers” from luxury designer Maison Margiela for a whopping $1,425.

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Ivanka Trump has remained silent about alleged labor violations, low pay and poor conditions at the Chinese factories that make her goods. 

But her brand finally released a statement, roughly a week and a half after the detention of Chinese labor activists who were arrested while investigating her supply chain. 

The U.S. State Department has called for the three activists’ release, but the first daughter’s company doesn’t mention them. Instead, it merely attempts to distance itself from the growing scandal. 

“Products have not been produced at the factory in question since March,” company president Abigail Klem said in a statement sent to HuffPost. “Our licensee works with many footwear production factories and all factories are required to operate within strict social compliance regulations.”

The statement notably doesn’t suggest Trump’s brand has been proactive in resolving documented issues related to poor conditions or rights violations at the Chinese factories, or that the company is taking steps to ensure it doesn’t use non-compliant facilities in the future. It doesn’t even state Ivanka Trump products won’t be made at the same facility in the future. 

It ignores the three men working with the New York-based human rights group China Labor Watch who have been detained since late May. Two of the men were investigating a Huajian Group factory in Dongguan, China, where they reportedly found wage and safety violations along with Ivanka Trump merchandise and a production schedule listing Ivanka Trump shoes to be made through April, the Associated Press reports. The third was investigating a related Huajian Group factory in Jiangxi province, according to Reuters. 

When asked about the specific alleged violations at the factory, or what action it would take in the future, Trump’s company declined to comment further. 

China Watch Labor has appealed directly to the Trump family to assist in the release of Li Zhao, Hua Haifeng and Su Heng. The organization said the incident is the first time in 17 years that “any [of] our investigator[s are] being detained under a criminal process.” 

“Our activists discovered evidence that a supplier factory for Ivanka Trump’s brand company and many other brands had violated workers’ rights in ways that included: forced overtime, wages lower than China’s legal minimum wage, managers’ verbal abuse of workers, and violations of women’s rights,” its website reads. “We appeal to President Trump, Ivanka Trump herself, and to related brand companies to advocate and press for the release our activists.”

On Monday the U.S. State Department called on China to release the men. 

“We urge China to release them immediately and otherwise afford them the judicial and fair trial protections to which they are entitled,” said spokeswoman Alicia Edwards. 

The Chinese government declined, saying the three men are accused of using secret recording devices, a charge China Labor Watch denies. 

The lukewarm response of “Team Ivanka” comes just months after another watchdog group, the New York-based Fair Labor Association, uncovered low salaries and unfair working conditions at a Chinese factory contracted by the company that licenses Ivanka Trump’s clothing. The unnamed factory was cited for two dozen violations of international labor standards, and according to Li Qiang, executive director of China Labor Watch, it is the same facility at which two of the three men were arrested. 

Qiang sent a letter to Trump on April 27, detailing the abuses his associates had so far uncovered at the factories. He called for her to publicly advocate for change, noting workers were only making about $363 per month and suffering overtime without pay, lack of safety training and verbal abuse.

“I hope that you understand the urgency of this matter,” he wrote. “China Labor Watch expects you, as an assistant to the president and an advocate for women’s rights, to urge your brand’s supplier factories to improve their conditions. Your words and deeds can make a difference in these workers’ lives.”

The lack of action adds yet another layer to the Trump family’s problematic ties to China ― one noted by the Democratic National Commitee. 

“Ivanka’s company should switch suppliers, and the Trumps should stop hypocritically telling corporations to ‘buy American and hire American’ while they continue to knowingly take advantage of workers’ abuses abroad,” said DNC spokeswoman Adrienne Watson.

To date, Trump has continued to import goods from China through her father’s election and presidency, even reportedly importing 53 metric tons of goods from China during the inauguration alone ― while the president trumpeted his “America first” policies. 

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Ariel Winter is back at it again with a body-positive message. 

On June 8, the “Modern Family” star posted a powerful illustration on Instagram that shows exactly why slut-shaming women for what they’re wearing is so problematic ― and plain absurd. The artwork was originally created by The Equality Institute and appears to have been updated by Stephanie Nemmer. The Equality Institute is an organization fighting for gender equality and preventing violence against women. 

Winter posted the illustration on Instagram, along with the hashtag #yourbodyisYOURS.

The illustration looks to be inspired by a 2013 photo taken by Canadian college student Rosea Lake that features a young woman’s legs with markings. Each marking reveals the varying judgements that are thrust upon women depending on their skirt length. The markings near the woman’s ankle and calf say “matronly” and “prudish,” while the markings that signal a shorter skirt read “whore,” “slut” and “asking for it.”

In the artwork Winter posted, all of these markings are crossed out to reveal a new statement that reads: “Someone that can do what the fuck ever they want with their body because skirt length does not correlate to how sexually available that person is regardless of how society teaches that we should be ashamed of our bodies.” 

On June 6, Nemmer tweeted that she “fixed” the original illustration. The tweet shows the before and after of Nemmer’s “fix.”

As of Friday afternoon, Nemmer’s tweet had received over 36,000 retweets and 47,000 likes.

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