It’s always been kind of “cool” to not like the Kardashians. Refusing to tune into their reality show or follow their headlines was a way for people to align themselves with some sort of faux celebrity integrity and not move with the masses. No Ugg boots and pumpkin spice lattes for them. But now we’re in a time when even former Kardashian loyalists are playing it cool at the sight of a middle part and a big butt. If we are indeed on the precipice of a post-Kardashian era, I have a strong opinion about who put the nail in the coffin: Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna.
The first sign of our waning favor toward the famous family was when we publicly declared Chyna to be the GOAT after she got with Rob, secured an engagement ring, and had his baby. For the Kardashian-Jenners, this was the pop culture equivalent of that moment in Mean Girls when Ms. Norbury asks, “How many of you have ever felt personally victimized by Regina George?” Apparently everyone was ready for someone to beat the Kardashians at their own game.
Except it didn’t work. It became painfully clear that there was trouble in paradise for BlacRob. In fact, many of us are wondering if they ever had a paradise in the first place. As human beings, Rob and Chyna are obviously entitled to have relationship problems that aren’t our business, and I hope they resolve them for the sake of cute Baby Dream. But as celebrities with brands that are intrinsically linked to their personalities, I have to say that their antics ruined it for me. Toward the end of last year, I couldn’t help but assess their social media antics as poorly executed publicity stunts that may have fattened their pockets, but did nothing for their public image.
Banking on bad press only works when you’ve built up a throne of positivity beforehand. Consider Kim Kardashian’s robbery: It was obviously a terrible personal tragedy. But part of the reason it was such a hot ticket media item is because Kim’s reputation has been built on her insane amount of wealth. How could it be that the same person who made the cover of Forbes after amassing over $50 million on just a mobile game fell victim to a robbery of all things? Beyoncé’s Lemonade was in the press for weeks because it’s one of the greatest albums ever made, and it alludes to marital problems between her and Jay Z. How can anything bad be happening to the literal definition of our #couplesgoals? Keeping us invested in the personal lives of celebrities requires them to create incredible highs so that their lows feel impactful, and we root for their success all over again.
All BlacRob managed to do was ruin the lows for everyone, and possibly bring down the whole Kardashian clan with them. We’re tired. And we’re over it.
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At just five-years-old, Blue Ivy Carter has already developed a refined taste in Gucci. And much like her mom's fashion choices, her outfits tend to make headlines. Her latest get-up — a spring '17 children's gown, adapted from the fall '16 womenswear runway — has had a particularly slow burn, as many noticed the "25" heart patch on the dress' torso and interpreted it as a nod to Adele and her latest album. (Despite not being on the adult catwalk, this detail wasn't a custom alteration: When the garment was tweaked for kids, the designers added a patch to it, and it was made available for purchase separately). Apparent sartorial shoutout aside, Blue Ivy's color-blocked number is familiar to any fashion girl with a dream to hang an Alessandro Michele original in her closet.
The long-sleeved, tiered-skirt silhouette has become a signature of his tenure at Gucci, and it ranks highly on the "eveningwear we wished we could own" list. It crops up in every collection, in different lengths, hues, and themes: One season it could be a rainbow maxi, and the next it could be knee-length head-to-toe blush. It's an ambitious style, no doubt, but that would never deter a fashion girl committed to serving a look. It'll come as no surprise, then, that Italian editor Anna dello Russo has worn a handful of riffs on this gown — as have Dakota Johnson and Charlotte Casiraghi. Now that Blue Ivy finds herself in their company, is it officially time to crown her a fashion girl?
Maybe this dress was meant to reciprocate the love Adele seemingly gave Beyoncé at the Grammys. Maybe Blue Ivy is simply reminding us of how fly of a big sister she's going to be. (Oh, if only our sibling had such a breadth of Gucci to borrow from...) Either way, her case for earning fashion-girl status has never been stronger. Just look at this gown's track record, and you'll see why.
Blue Ivy is the latest of a string of street-style stars to don this dress.
Could you imagine a twinning moment between Anna dello Russo and Blue Ivy Carter at Milan Fashion Week? Just think of the Instagram opportunity.
Photo: Christian Vierig/Getty Images.
It may not have strictly followed the theme for the Manus x Machina Met Gala, but Charlotte Casiraghi's sunny tiered gown was still a favorite from the event.
Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage.
You can count on faithful Gucci stan Dakota Johnson on giving any silhouette Alessandro Michele whips up an honest go.
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Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
This story was originally published August 21, 2016.
As Jennifer Lawrence, Kim Kardashian, and Solange have demonstrated, a new hair part can instantly transform your look. But let's be real: Celebrities have whole entourages of makeup artists, hairstylists, and colorists to perfect each and every style they try, and a part is just a part, right? Can a hair part really change the game for us non-celebs?
To find out, we enlisted hairstylist Paul Warren to assist six Refinery29 staffers in finding new hair parts — and new looks. The first step included a bit of homework for the subjects: Find out what your hair does normally. "Comb back your wet hair with your fingers, and then push forward with your palm at the crown of your head," Warren instructs. "Your hair will split where it naturally falls."
This may be the easiest style for you to maintain on a daily basis, but keep in mind that you can train your hair to fall into a side-, middle-, or even deep side-part. The second step to this challenge? Have some fun — which means no more highly limiting face-shape guides. "I don't think face shapes really matter anymore," Warren says. "The [face-shape guide] was a nice rubric, but when you take that away you just get so much more room to play. It's just what looks good on you, whatever you're comfortable with, and whatever you can rock."
Ready to see hair parts work their magic? Click ahead for six incredible transformations.
Julianne Baker, Growth Strategist
Before: A '70s-inspired middle-part
Julianne's long locks are often pulled back into a bun for work, but she let her hair down for our shoot to show off the free-flowing, off-duty look she sports on the weekends. "I normally wear my hair right down the middle, maybe for the last five years or so," she says. "One of my best friends in college parted her hair down the middle, and I think I was with her when I first tried it."
For this project, we decided to change up her hippie-chic look in favor of something a little more glam...
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
After: A romantic, red carpet-ready side-part
"Julianne looks young, so the middle-part makes her look younger," Warren says. "With her hair being so long, and just one length, I decided it would be fun to play up the drama."
That drama took form in a deep side-part and Old Hollywood waves. The secret? Create your sharp side-part just above the arch of your eyebrow — then add some waves.
To get a natural-looking wave, aim for sections that are about five inches wide, from your hairline to the back of your head, but only a half-inch deep, Warren says. "Then, wrap it around a big barrel and let it twist." Shake out the curls with your fingers, et voilà! A sophisticated, effortless style.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
Ly Ngo, Editorial Design Director
Before: Sleek, side-swept bangs
Ly has been wearing her bangs-and-eyeliner look for 13 straight years. "I've been wearing this ever since I moved to New York," she says. "I used to have crazy colors like orange, red, and pink, but being 20 years old and really poor in New York, I just started to do this myself." Ly once alternated her part, but seven years ago she chose to stick to her current section, above her right brow. "It has to do with my cowlick, truthfully," she says.
For this project, however, she decided to forgo her signature look for something a little more throwback...
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
After: Modern-day Brigitte Bardot
"Middle-parts get a rap for looking young because, usually, you see middle-parts on young girls," Warren says. "You don’t see a side-part on young girls."
But there is a way to make middle-parts sophisticated. Proof? Ly's updated look, with sleek bangs that frame her face instead of hiding it, and teased hair to even out her cowlick. "The bangs make it so she can go as heavy a side-part as she wants, but they also give her coverage, cutting across her forehead," Warren says. "The middle-part forces her to open up; it takes away that place to hide."
So, would Ly consider changing up her look every day? Probably not. "This would take me so long to do," she says. "I've got my routine down to 45 minutes; this would be much more maintenance."
Even if time weren't an issue, however, she still wouldn't switch her part. "I think there’s a way that frames my face that makes me feel less sophisticated," Ly says. "It is a really sophisticated look, but it's not mine."
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
Lauren Newton, Talent Recruiter
Before: A sophisticated side-part
Lauren had a few rules when it came to her naturally curly hair. "I normally wear my hair over to the side when it's curly," Lauren says, "and straight down the center when it's wavy."
Her biggest fear about the middle-part? "I'm always scared of it looking like a triangle head or something like that," she says. Ahead, Warren proves that she's got nothing to worry about.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
After: A modern middle-part
Warren diffused Lauren's curls and gave her a straight center-part. "When her hair is to the side, one cheekbone becomes more prominent," he says. "The side-part also keeps the width of her hair from going too wide, and it gives her more mystery." When it's split down the middle, however, "her hair goes more wild," he says.
The end result? A party look that feels new and fresh for Lauren — but doesn't require more work. "I was definitely nervous about what shape my hair would be, but it doesn't look as crazy as I thought it would look," Lauren says. "I feel like it could have the potential to look very Solange, especially if I'm going to a party with a bold lip."
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
Elyssa Starkman, Executive Director, Branded Video
Before: A wash-and-go middle-part
Elyssa is not one to shy away from playing around with her locks — she first started at Refinery29 with pale-pink hair and loves to change it up. But her part, it turns out, has stayed put since childhood. "I've always parted my hair straight down the middle," she says. "There have been a few times I've tried to change it up, but I think this is just how my hair naturally goes." She's even tried bangs to embrace something new, but ended up thinking they were too high-maintenance.
Still, you can fake a new hairstyle — and even side-swept bangs. Click ahead to see how.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
After: A side-swept and perfectly punk deep side-part
Thanks to Elyssa's slept-on, short chop, Warren sectioned her hair into a super-deep part, curved slightly to make it look just-out-of-bed unstyled — and it stayed like magic. "This works best on textured, short hair, after several days of not washing it," Warren says. "When it's dirtier, it's easier to manipulate."
This new part quickly changed the shape of her cut completely — giving a fun, asymmetrical look. "This definitely has more of my personality," Elyssa says. "I haven't done a deep side-part since I cut my hair this short, and this is a totally different look. It's made me want to shave the side of my head!"
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
Ally Hickson, Associate Editor, Digital Innovation
Before: Natural curls with a sharp center-part
Ally is quite adventurous with her hairstyles, but she also has a few rules that she lives by: "When I wear my hair curly, I always part it in the center," she says, "and when I wear it straight, I always part it on the side. I don't know why; I always think that the volume is overwhelming if it's not centered."
Warren, however, decided to tackle Ally's fear head-on...
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
After: A soft side-part with tons of volume
"With Ally's hair being so curly, and her cut, the middle-part emphasized the roundness of her face," Warren says. The opposite of that? This chic, '80s-inspired 'do.
To get the look, Warren used his fingers to bring Ally's curls to the side, keeping the part imprecise and natural. Yes, there was more volume — but it wasn't as overwhelming as Ally had expected. "The side-part is sexy," Warren says. "It just adds a little more pop, and it gives her more angles to her face. It's almost like a contour."
What did Ally think about the change? "I felt really self-conscious at one of my meetings, because I kept thinking, Oh my god, my hair is really big on one side," she says. "But everyone has been giving me compliments, and they really seem to like it. I'm used to the volume now; I feel like if you're a curly girl and you can't handle volume, then you're never going to wear your natural hair. That's just life."
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
Anna Maltby, Deputy Editor, Health & Wellness
Before: A sweet side-part
Anna is known to switch up her hair, but her flexibility is a recent development. "I parted it [to the side] for about 10 years until a couple of months ago, and then I started playing around with it," Anna says. "Mostly I just flip it around throughout the day, and sometimes it looks good and sometimes I see myself in the mirror and have to fix my hair."
She has, however, mostly avoided the middle-part. "I don't have a super-symmetrical face, so it doesn't always work out for the best when I part it down the middle," she says. "I think it highlights that my face isn't symmetrical." Click ahead to find out the easy fix...
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
After: The not-so-perfect part
"Anna's hair grows a specific way, so it naturally falls on the side of her face," Warren says. "[Changing it] might be difficult, but anything is changeable."
To give Anna a relaxed middle-part, but allow for some asymmetry, Warren simply moved her hair over a few inches to just slightly off-center. This gave her a sleek, straight look without the severeness — but with an extra boost of volume on the left side.
"I think this one feels slightly more natural and relaxed," Anna says. "It looks a little less put-together, but in a good way!"
Photographed by Erin Yamagata; Hair by Paul Warren for Amika
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Update: According to Instagram, "The photo posted by @musegold meets all our guidelines and would not be taken down during a typical review." Instagram has a team of reviewers who decide whether or not a post should be removed once it's been reported as inappropriate.
Now, a curvy Muslim woman is speaking out about censorship after a photo of her fully clothed body was removed.
"I took this last November, in a moment of celebration for finally finding pants that fit both my waist and hips," she wrote on a second post of the photo. "This celebration was cut short when enough ppl reported it for @instagram to take it down. Usually I wouldn't address this — but here's the thing: I'm covered from head to toe, and yet my picture was seen as 'inappropriate' enough to get deleted."
The woman, who goes by @musegold on Instagram, explains that censorship is common for curvy bodies, but especially for curvy Muslim women.
"Being a curvy Muslim woman hasn't been a easy journey," she wrote. "I've been made aware my whole life that my body takes up too much space and evokes negativity from mean aunties and men alike. If my hips weren't as wide, would my picture have ever been taken down? Probably not."
She is fully clothed in the photo. You can't even see her face. Yet, enough people reported the photo that Instagram eventually removed it.
"This is the double standard in the Muslim community, as well as beyond the Muslim community," she wrote. "Curvy is tacitly seen as immodest — sexualized by default — so my photos as a curvy hijabi are consumed and seen as obscene. The harsh reality is that it's easier to be a slimmer hijabi wearing this same outfit. I'm tired of being told I shouldn't wear certain things because I'm not a size 4-6, a size range I haven't fit in since elementary school."
So she posted the photo again, with this caption. And she's taking control over her body.
"Growing up I never saw anyone that looked like me in the media and I definitely didn't see a black, curvy, hijabi — and still haven't to this day. Representation is important to me. Seeing women like Serena Williams, Ashley Graham, etc., feel beautiful in their skin is a inspiration to all in a world that tells women the opposite. I come from a community where ppl who look like me are not visible and are constantly shamed. This is my body & I'm not hiding it anymore to make others comfortable. Love yours."
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This year’s Women’s March was nothing short of historic. With over 400 protests taking place across the country, and more than 500,000 people attending the Washington event, the 2017 Women’s March is expected to go down as one of the largest demonstrations in United States history.
The 2017 marches represented a mosaic of movements and issues. At the Washington March, speakers focused on topics ranging from #BlackLivesMatter to transgender law to the rights of indigenous communities to Islamophobia to racial and gender pay gaps. As the cofounders of the All In Together Campaign — an organization working to empower American women to fully engage in political life — we were inspired by the diversity of perspectives and moved by the collective energy to take action.
The progressive feminist movement has not resolved its multiple issues around diversity and inclusion — far from it. Protest signs at the marches made this clear. Similarly, the upcoming A Day Without A Woman Strike brings up issues of privilege, as not every woman can afford to take the day off of work (though it should be noted the organizers offer more inclusive ways to participate). But regardless of the significant issues that threaten to divide women on the left, it is encouraging to see that there is awareness of these issues and the will to listen, build bridges, and unite to protect women’s interests.
…But what about women on the right?
When it comes to reaching across the aisle, progressive feminism has a lot of work to do. Take the example of the New Wave Feminists, an organization that describes itself as “Badass. Prolife. Feminists.” Almost immediately after the Women’s March listed the New Wave Feminists as an official march partner, criticism from the left came pouring in. Activists were horrified, arguing that the right to choose is a fundamental pillar of the feminism movement, and that pro-life organizations had no place participating in the Women’s march. Organizers then issued a statement reaffirming that the march is a fundamentally pro-choice platform, and that New Wave Feminists had been listed as a partner in error.
It’s an extremely complicated issue; we get that. In the long and fierce fight for women’s rights and opportunities, many see the right to choose as a defining issue, all but non-negotiable. But as the feminist movement works to diversify and build bridges, the mainstream movement should invite diverse perspectives in — not shut them out.
As the feminist movement works to diversify and build bridges, the mainstream movement should invite diverse perspectives in.
This goes beyond inviting or not inviting groups to the march. At the All In Together Campaign, which is a deliberately nonpartisan organization, we have the privilege of working with both conservative and liberal women who want to increase their political advocacy and amplify women’s voices. Our conservative and liberal members fight equally fiercely for women’s empowerment and economic advancement. Our members may disagree on specific policies but there’s no doubt that the conservative women we work with are just as committed to women’s rights and advancement. Look at women like Meghan McCain, a pro-life Republican who works to call out sexism in the media and advocates for women’s leadership. Or Laura Bush, a Republican who has spent much of her career fighting tirelessly for the rights of Afghan women.
Women on the left and right can disagree vehemently with one another, but it’s important that we listen to, validate, and respect our counterparts across the aisle. We should encourage women’s activism no matter what form it takes, and recognize it as valuable. Doing so will contribute to our collective goal of empowering women to speak out, stand up, and engage in the political process.
It’s time to build bridges.
Following the contentious 2016 election, animosity between women on left and right has reached new heights. Part of the problem is the echo chamber. As women continue to accelerate their political engagement, share opinions on the issues, and organize for action (all good things!), this activity is generally happening within insular political communities. It’s especially challenging for women on the right, who feel like the majority of political protests, tools, and apps getting attention right now belong solely to the left.
We recently hosted one of our nonpartisan political advocacy trainings at Penn State, where several students expressed relief that they finally could learn about the political system and engage with their peers in a non-judgmental, non-biased way. It’s critical for women to seek out these types of nonpartisan, issue-agnostic spaces that enable meaningful conversation across party lines. Beyond that, we encourage our trainees and members to shift their mindsets, from a frame of certainty to curiosity — to recognize that their experience is not the only possible experience. You can learn something from everyone you meet, and we’ve seen this first-hand watching Democratic and Republican women exchange ideas and validate one another’s perspectives.
In an age of polarization and uncertainty, women would benefit by not only healing fractures within their own parties, but also outside of them. The Women’s March participants did an impressive job amplifying new voices and perspectives among the progressive community, but the march also further alienated some feminists on the right. Women on both sides need to embrace values of inclusion and our shared goal of equal rights by taking time to listen to one another and validate each other’s points of view. Seek out judgment-free spaces, and approach conversations with curiosity. When we alienate, stigmatize, or ignore the women who don’t agree with us, we risk undermining the very opportunities we’re fighting to achieve.
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Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence are no strangers to goofing around with each other. Who can forget when Pratt expertly trolled his Passengers costar by posting a series of Instagram photos without her in them? And when he finally did share an image of the two of them together, he cropped most of her face out.
Of course, Passengers has since come and gone — but luckily, Buzzfeed has more Pratt/Lawrence antics on hand. The site shared an exclusive video of the movie's blooper reel, and it's filled with the same goofy antics we've come to know and love from these two.
There's plenty of awkward giggling on Lawrence's behalf, despite the fact that Passengersreally wasn't a comedic movie. In one instance, Lawrence couldn't keep a straight face as Laurence Fishburne's character, Gus Mancuso, discussed the planet Uranus. There's also a moment when Lawrence struggled to drink champagne, choking during a bar scene, and she joked that she wasn't 21.
Lawrence also poked fun at her space attire, saying, "If Jennifer were rescuing somebody, I would put on this outfit and be like, 'Nevermind.'"
During some of the goofing off, Pratt appears more serious, as if he's ready to get back to filming and stop goofing around. But he has his own silly moments, too. At one point, he joked that he was filming Thor 4. (If that ever came to fruition, though, we'd definitely watch it.)
Even if you're not a Jennifer Lawrence fan, this blooper reel will convince you that she's dedicated to her schtick. Lest you think the adorkable goofiness is all an act, these outtakes prove that the quirky, giggly side of Lawrence we see in interviews is apparently truly how she acts. Check out the blooper reel below.
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If you were born 25 years ago, you'd probably be having more sex than you are now — especially if you're married. That's the take-away from new research in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior.
According to the research, Americans were having sex 9 times more per year in the late 1990s than we are now.
Sure, 9 times doesn't sound like much of a dip, but that's just an average. Among married people, the drop in sexy times was much sharper.
Married people went from having sex about 73 times per year in 1990 to about 55 in 2014, the research found.
The fact that married people are getting it on less often and that there are more single people, who have less sex than married people or people living with a partner generally, are the two main reasons for this dip, researchers theorize in the study.
To find these numbers, they looked at data from the national General Social Survey, which surveyed more than 26,000 people from 1989 to 2014.
But is less sex necessarily a bad thing? According to the researchers, it could be a catalyst for fewer happy marriages.
“Are they less happy and thus having less sex or are they having less sex and therefore less happy? It’s probably some of both,” Jean Twenge, lead author on the research, told The Washington Post.
While they can't pinpoint an exact reason married people are having so much less sex, and that their marriages are possibly suffering because of it, the researchers think it could be because everyone is just so damn tired.
“I would say the number one cause for a lack of sex is fatigue,” Twenge told The Washington Post. “You have many more women and men working to create a two-income family to stay middle class or above…People’s minds are occupied with things other than the physical connection."
Maybe this is disheartening news, but having less sex isn't necessarily a bad thing. All that matters is that you and your partner(s) are satisfied in the bedroom. Still, if you need help keeping things hot, check out these 30 sex tips for long-term couples.
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At this point, the season finale of This Is Us had better crush my childhood dreams, tear out a hangnail, and tell me I'm a disappointment to my family. The scare factor for the 18th — yes, the 18th — episode of the series has grown to an alarming degree, and it doesn't seem to be abetting anytime soon.
Justin Hartley, who plays Kevin in the series, told TV Guide that in order to "make it through the episode," viewers should "just breathe." (What is this? Labor?) Hartley also told E! Online, "[The season finale is] intense. It's intense, man. It gets heavy. Very heavy. This is a different kind of heavy. It's a different kind of heavy. It's gripping, but it's kind of a dangerous episode." It's dangerous in that it will rip your tear ducts to shreds, I suppose.
Variety interviewed the cast and creatives involved, and most of them had similarly fearmongering things to say. Series star Mandy Moore said — and mind you, this is a direct quote from an adult person — "We're going to destroy America by the end of this season."
She adds, rather helpfully, "As if they don’t have enough to be upset about at this point in time anyway." Yes, ma'am. We're in the middle of a tumultuous political period, here. In a way, it's somewhat baffling that this tragic show is so beloved. Why, in the midst of such turmoil, is America looking to weep at family drama?
Dana Walden, CEO of Fox Television group, attributes the popularity to the show's "cathartic" nature.
“There's a lot of pent-up emotion in this country, and people are finding it difficult to express it in appropriate ways," he told Variety. "And this is a show that you can watch and cry and feel a great degree of emotion. It's cathartic, on top of being really extraordinary television."
So, what I'm hearing is that the season finale of This Is Us is an excuse to explore all pent-up rage caused by various aspects of the current political system. That is actually something I can get behind. Now, I'm looking forward to the most cathartic episode of television, ever. And it had better be fucking purgative. If not, I shall be livid.
And for the record, I'm still not over the fact that we won't find out how Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) died this season.
The fashion industry is rampant with men. If that sounds like we're tempting you with a good time, settle down. What we mean is a lot of design houses — in fact, most of them — are run by males. And if it weren't for the clothes, at first thought, we'd think that's not such a great thing. But guys like Raf Simons, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander Wang, Demna Gvasalia, Michael Kors, and more run some of the trendiest lines around. Plus, they (thankfully) speak the language of Girl Power like their female colleagues. But, for the sake of being cheeky, can we talk about how handsome they are?
After Tuesday's Louis Vuitton show — and, let's face it, long before that — we've developed a bit of a crush on Louis Vuitton's burly Nicolas Ghesquière. Yeah, that's right: We've got a thing for French men with beards. Apart from being très talented (before his move to Vuitton, the French designer brought Balenciaga to the realm of cool), Ghesquière is devilishly handsome, and he's got the selfies to prove it. If you haven't taken a peep at the designer's Instagram yet, we suggest you do so — or, at least, let us guide you through some of the highlights.
Next to candid moments with pals Selena Gomez, Jennifer Connelly, and the Stranger Things cast, it seems Ghesquière doesn't let a good outfit go to waste. Like us, he's one to indulge in an #OOTD post or two seven, which means we've got an inside look into the mastermind behind one of the industry's most storied and luxurious houses. While his aforementioned counterparts remain pretty elusive, save for a documentary or two, Ghesquière seems to have no qualms with putting it all out there. One sweep through the designer's account will have you like, " But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Nicolas is the sun. That thou, his maid, art far more fair than he." Or simply, "Sup?"
We've yet to know what this "secret project" is, but judging by the impeccable edges of Ghesquière's beard, it's going to be good. No, great.
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
Oh, so this is how it all goes down back there...
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
If you didn't take a selfie, did you even ride the elevator?
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
Phew. So are we.
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
We'd literally hang on to the bumper of this "Uber Pool" to be a part of this stylish squad.
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
A face like that doesn't need a caption.
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
Take us with you?
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
It may have been zero degrees in Paris, monsieur, but it is 98 degrees in here.
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
Or your tickets to the gun show, whichever you prefer.
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
Nicolas, did it hurt? You know, when you fell from the Eiffel Tower? Because you're an angel.
Via @nicolasghesquiere.
Hey — whatcha workin' on, guys?
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To be a fly on that Portofino wall...
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It was bitterly cold in Cleveland on Saturday, but that didn't stop more than 150 Donald Trump supporters from attending the Spirit of America rally in the shadows of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Several women in the front row even wore homemade T-shirts that read “Trump Love” to make their affections clear for all to see.
A tougher stance on immigration, bringing back manufacturing jobs, support for the armed forces and police, and an pro-life platform were a few of the issues supporters cited at the rally, declaring they believe Trump is doing exactly what they hoped he would do as president. The women in the crowd — and there were many — said they didn’t feel connected to the Women’s Marches that took place around the world on the day after the inauguration. But they do relate to the women represented in the White House — particularly in Ivanka Trump, who some believe may become the next President Trump.
Meanwhile, across the goose-poop covered lawn and separated by a line of mounted police, stood a large group of protestors, there to make it clear they aren’t fans of the country’s 45th president.
Refinery29 was there as well, and caught up with women on both sides of the police barricade to hear what they really think of Trump.
Caitlin
“I like that [President Trump] represents the values that I’ve grown up with, that you need to work hard for what you have, and you don’t just get things handed to you. I mean, granted yes, I was a spoiled brat for most of my life. But my parents instilled a work ethic in me that I still have today, and I worked very hard for everything that I have. I think that that’s a core value that needs to be reinstalled into our country, and I think that [Trump] does that.”
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Sandra McPherson
“Immigrants are coming over here, getting thousands of dollars to do nothing, and I’ve worked all my life since I was 15-years-old. I can’t do my work anymore, and it’s just not fair to the ones who’ve worked their whole lives."
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Donald Trump supporter wearing a "Make America Great Again" cap.
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Nurses for Trump.
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Women wore homemade "Trump Love" shirts to show their support.
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
"Amy" Daley(‘Amy’ Daley is a pen name that Daley uses when she writes letters to the editor, because her Finnish first name is too difficult for most Americans to pronouce.)
“When my family and I came from Finland in 1953, we had to wait three-and-a-half years before we were allowed to come here. Everything had to be vetted. Economically, we had to not be a ward of the state, we had to have somebody who sponsored us…We had to be healthy before we came here. I think it would be fair for everybody to have to do the same thing because it only helps America and Americans.
“[Donald Trump's tweets are] short, to the point, and they’re accurate. I love his way of getting around the media. He needs to do that because the media leaves out important things; they try to make people think certain things that are not true.
“He loves women — he married three of them! [Laughs.] His daughter is helping him with the business, he’s not sexist. Good grief. And if these women want the government to pay for their contraceptive that is wrong. I’d say abstain from having sex if you can’t afford contraceptives.”
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Tammy Barr sings the National Anthem.
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Trump supporters carried banners, pom-poms, and homemade signs.
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
A Trump supporter's sign.
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Trump supporters smile despite the frigid temps.
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Anti-Trump protestors showed up to voice their opposing opinions.
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Molly Stachnik, 21, Anti-Trump Protestor
“It’s just sad because [Donald Trump’s] shown time and time again that he’s not for women. He’s not for women’s rights through what he’s said and what he’s done. Women who support him don’t realize what he’s really for, and it’s very sad and confusing. It’s cognitive dissonance is what it is. They’re blatantly ignoring facts and everything that he's said.”
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Veronica Pfluger, 17, Anti-Trump Protestor
“Donald Trump is sexist, he’s racist, he’s homophobic, he’s transphobic, xenophobic, the list goes on. [I came to the rally] in solidarity with my other comrades, especially with my other women and people of color as well.
“I’m constantly afraid for myself being a pansexual woman, and also my friends who are part of marginalized groups. I shouldn’t have to live like that."
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Megan Kaur, 18, Anti-Trump Protestor
“[The immigration ban is] just not something that I can support as I believe all humans are equal.
“I believe that people who do not view [Trump] as a misogynist are protected by other privileges they have, most likely white privilege. I, as a brown Punjabi woman, am not protected as such, and his rhetoric harms me and members of my community.”
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Another anti-Trump protestor showing support for #BlackLivesMatter.
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Brittany Lewkowski, 22, Anti-Trump Protestor
“Everything about [the Trump administration] is pretty much amoral, and the only people who are still really fighting for that side are all old white people who don’t have to worry about their future because they won’t be here long enough to find out what happens if they try to abolish the EPA."
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Tammy Barr
“You have the right to do whatever you want, but some of that stuff is out of control. [The Women's Marches are] not good for our children to see, and children shouldn’t have been brought to that. We’re classy, they’re not."
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Janice Tichenor, 47, and daughter Sheila, 12
“I have my own mouth. The [organizers of the Women's March] try to portray that all women are the way they are, and I speak for myself. Nobody speaks for me.
“The day that I found out [Donald Trump] was running, I told everybody he was going to win. Everybody laughed at me.
“He’s for all people. He’s just trying to make America better for everybody and not just certain people like Obama did.
“People need to get over it. He is our president, he is their president. It’s 2017, it’s time to grow up. Move out of mommy’s basement, stop going around trying to start trouble. Get real.”
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Patty Gascoyne
“I like that Donald Trump’s very direct when he speaks. Even when he stumbles over his own words, usually his ideas are conveyed pretty clearly in plain everyday English without the political-correct cautiousness, which is something that I think most people find refreshing. I know I do. Even though he comes across as a little Archie Bunker that’s okay because you can tell he’s speaking from the heart, which is something we haven't seen in a president in a while.”
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
A Trump supporter yells at protestors.
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Trump protestor with American flag.
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
Patty Culp
"[Donald Trump is] the last chance this country has to pull itself out of the gutter.
“He’s just doing everything he said he would do despite all the contradictions and all the lies that are being thrown at him. He’s not only gotta do what he promised, he’s gotta fight off all these little snowflakes out there saying things that aren’t true about him.”
"[Ivanka Trump] just seems to be very attentive and very aware of what’s going on in the country. I think we’ll have another Trump president.”
Photography by Ricky Rhodes.
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She may never escape the shadow of Twilight, but it looks like Kristen Stewart is coming to accept it — and herself. In a new interview, the actor opens up about her time as one-half of one of the world's most famous couples and why she decided to come out in such a big way.
According to E! News, Stewart told The London Sunday Times that at first, she wanted to keep her relationship to herself. It seems completely normal, but being an actor meant that every detail of her life was being splashed across headlines around the world. It didn't help that she was starring in a huge film franchise, either.
"I didn't talk about my first relationships that went public because I wanted things that are mine to be mine," she told The London Sunday Times. "I hated it that details of my life were being turned into a commodity and peddled around the world. But considering I had so many eyes on me, I suddenly realized [my private life] affects a greater number of people than just me. It was an opportunity to surrender a bit of what was mine, to make even one other person feel good about themselves."
As for dating Robert Pattinson, Stewart says that the relationship brought her even more attention, but adds that she doesn't regret it — and it was not a way for her to hide her sexuality. And coming out publicly was important to her. She mentions that it was important and "topical."
"When I was dating Rob, the public was the enemy — and that is no way to live," she said. "[Coming out] wasn't this grand statement, 'I was so confused! Now I've realized who I am!' I have not been struggling."
Stewart credits both the Twilight films and Pattinson for shaping who she is today. And since she's been staying out of the spotlight, it's allowed her to focus on her work. She recently earned a César Award, the French equivalent of an Academy Award, and has even stepped behind the camera for several projects (including one for Refinery29's Shatterbox Anthology).
"I want to push myself. In my life, when I'm emotional about something, I'm an extreme person. Subtlety is not my go-to," she told the Times. "I just don't want to fake anything, but the best opportunities for me are whenever I feel a little bit scared."
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Caroline (Candice King) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) united in holy matrimony on Friday's episode of The Vampire Diaries, but it's not just the newlyweds who are celebrating a union. Get ready, people: the long-promised return of Elena (Nina Dobrev) is upon us, which means that so is Elena's reunion with her beloved boyfriend Damon (Ian Somerhalder). A new sneak peek from ET Online reveals not only the moment these two vamps reunited, but also the reason why it went down the way it did.
Elena made the noble choice to settle into a permanent slumber in order to keep her best friend Bonnie (Kat Graham) alive after resident douchebag witch Kai (Chris Wood) linked their lives together. Pretty much everyone was convinced that they wouldn't get to have a conversation with Elena for another 60 years or so, which was definitely hardest on Damon.
Yet maybe everyone freaked out about the Elena thing too soon. This is The Vampire Diaries, after all: who hasn't escaped death on this show? We now know that Elena and Bonnie's link came with a major loophole. Bonnie has to die so Elena can wake up, but who says she has to stay dead? As Stefan points out in the new sneak peek, technically Bonnie's heart did stop following Kelly (Melinda Clarke) nearly barbecuing her and Caroline's kids alive. Was that enough to wake Elena up from her magic-bound nap?
Apparently yes, because that's Elena — alive, well, and giving Damon heart eyes. Check out the clip, and try not to cry:
Now that Elena's back, it's making me wonder: how will The Vampire Diaries end? Could Elena and Damon get their own dream wedding? Will Damon receive the gift of humanity? Will Bonnie figure out a way to do a spell that erases the last eight years from everyone's mind, allowing Damon and Elena one final meet-cute?
I'm anxious to find out — because if The Vampire Diaries has to end, at least it will be with Damon and Elena side by side.
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If there's one thing Hollywood has taught us over the past few years, it's that you can't go wrong with a sequel. Ghostbusters, Gilmore Girls, whatever Star Wars we're on now — the list is endless. Musician Joe Jonas has another idea for the pile, and it comes with a pretty intense twist.
When he's not making music with his band DNCE, Jonas is busy reminiscing about his days as an actor. His most memorable role? Probably as Shane in Disney's Camp Rock. Along with co-stars Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, the TV movie became Disney's third highest-viewed movie program of all time, according toPeople. It got its first sequel back in 2010 for Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, but Jonas has a pretty wild idea for the next installment.
"For all of us — Demi, Nick, it would be funny to do a spin on it,” he told Marie Claire. "Do the graduating days, make it kinda dark. An adult film."
An adult film? Does that mean what we think it means?
"Well, not an adult film. An R-rated film,” he clarified. "We’ve joked around about the idea a couple times."
But whether or not it's actually happening remains to be seen. "If it made sense, sure," Jonas told the magazine.
As someone who routinely gets "This Is Me" stuck in her head, I'd say it makes a whole lot of since. Plus, the three of them have grown so much, both personally and professionally, over the past seven years that we're long overdue for a check in. For instance, Demi Lovato, when she's not killing it on stage, has used much of her platform to raise awareness about mental health, and Nick Jonas is really hitting his stride making music of his own.
So, should we set a release date?
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Sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you cranky; it can be downright damaging to your health. Of course, no one wants to be sleep-deprived, but unfortunately, falling asleep doesn’t always come easily.
Between trying to decompress from the frenzy of day-to-day life, agonizing over tomorrow’s meetings, and the irresistible lure of your endless Instagram feed, getting enough rest can be tough for many of us.
According to the CDC, more than 25% of the U.S. population reports occasionally not getting enough sleep, while 10% suffer from chronic insomnia.
Fortunately, however, there are a few science-backed ways to make falling asleep less frustrating. One of them? A decent playlist. A 2015 study from the Cochrane Developmental, Psychosocial and Learning Problems Group found that music can improve sleep quality for adults with symptoms of insomnia. And yet another study found that listening to music (particularly classical music) at bedtime was linked to better sleep quality in students. Plus, unlike sleeping pills that can leave you drowsy long after your alarm clock has gone off, music doesn’t have any side effects.
So if you’re looking for the perfect playlist to tuck into bed with, look no further. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best songs to fall asleep to.
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Neo, is that you? For its latest trend-we-don't-quite-understand, it seems like fashion pulling inspiration from the world of science-fiction with this latest trend. For fall 2017, Demna Gvasalia, the mastermind behind Vetements and current creative director of Balenciaga, sent some TheMatrix- inspired sunglasses down the latter's runway. Though we first spotted these extra-thin shades at Akris' spring/summer 2016 show, like most things the designer touches, they immediately turned into street style bait.
Vogue recently spotted industry heads and celebs alike sporting Balenciaga version of the super-skinny specs. (Kendall Jenner even completed her look with a Neo-approved black leather trench). And while they may have been paired with mutli-layered ruffle gowns and extra-thin scarves on the catwalk, they feel slightly more practical when styled with a shearling coat or pair of skinny jeans. Plus, we're a little on the fence when it comes to how effective these are at blocking out harsh UV rays.
Balenciaga's version of the sunglasses aren't available yet, but there are some similar iterations on the market, if you're looking to move away from your typical bug-eyed designs. Be warned, though: "After this, there is no turning back."
Giant Vintage Carolina Black, $18, available at Giant Vintage.
Retrosuperfuture Drew Sinner Sunglasses, $349, available at Farfetch.
Chloé Narrow Logo-embellished Sunglasses, $75, available at The Real Real.
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I'll admit it: I wasn't crazy about Instagram Stories when they launched in August. They looked like a Snapchat copycat — and not a very good one at that. Where was the dog face? The geotags? The option to set up a birthday filter?
For an app that I've always loved for its creativity and viewed as an artistic hub, Instagram was letting me down. I thought Stories would have a brief surge and then fizzle out, relegated to the land of tech failures.
But as an increasing numbers of people (100 million daily to date) jumped on board, I realized that maybe Instagram Stories really was a complement to Snapchat, and not a replacement. I stopped comparing them so much and dove in headfirst, determined to master the platform. Here, 15 tips and tricks for turning any Instagram Story into thing of beauty — or, at the very least, one of many artfully drawn thought bubbles and color blocks.
Add A Geosticker Snapchat has geofilters and now Instagram Stories has geostickers! The app is just starting to roll out the location based stickers, so for now, you'll only see them available for stories taken in two cities: New York and Jakarta. Whereas Snapchat only lets you pick one geofilter, Instagram Stories lets you add as many stickers as you'd like to your photos or videos.
Stay tuned for news about more cities getting stickers of their own.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram.
Zoom, Baby, Zoom Why include an inflatable pink flamingo in your Story if nobody notices it? Draw attention to the little fellow by zooming in while filming. As you hold your finger down on the video circle, draw towards the top of the screen to zoom in, and back down to zoom out again.
Video: Madeline Buxton.
Fill 'Er Up Warning: This one might take a few tries to master, but is every bit as cool as Snapchat's makeshift filters. Select the marker tool and begin to very slowly draw a straight line down the center of the screen. You'll see that line turn into a color block that you can drag to fill the entirety of the screen. Just keep your finger on the screen the entire time.
Video: Madeline Buxton.
Color Change Why stick with blue when you can have blue and pink? Just highlight the word or letter that you want in a different color and choose from your color palette.
Photo: Madeline Buxton.
Rainbow Brights At first glance, the color palette of Instagram stories looks as limited as that of Snapchat: just your standard nine-color palette. But if you press down on an individual color you can access the entire color wheel. Take me over the rainbow, Instagram Stories.
Photo: Madeline Buxton.
Ballpoint vs. Felt Tip Put that pen — er, your finger — to work. Drawing without a stylus isn't easy, but having the option to change up your pen tip helps. Press the far left bubble icon in your color palette to adjust the size.
Bubble Up Spill it: Changing your pen tip is also an easy way to create a thought bubble. Use a smaller tip to create dots up to one larger bubble, which you can create by using the largest pen tip size possible.
Photo: Madeline Buxton.
Filter That Stories are like a box of chocolates. You never know which filter you're gonna need. Luckily, you can access many of your Instagram favorites within Stories, simply by swiping to the right after taking your photo or video.
Photo: Madeline Buxton.
Double Duty Give your color blocks a cellophane-like look (the purple option on top) by just drawing over an image once. Go over it twice to create a completely opaque backdrop, or, start with white on the bottom and layer color over that for the same effect.
Photo: Madeline Buxton
Size Up No eye-rolling emoji deserves to be as small as a pea. Show it and any text some love by pinching it with your fingers to expand. Or, if you so choose, smaller. The only downside here is that the larger you make your emoji, the more pixelated it will appear. Major eye-roll.
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Put Your Boomerangs To Work Cheat the instantaneous system and pull in photos, Boomerangs, and videos (up to 10 seconds long) from your camera roll. Just swipe down on the screen to choose from images taken within the past 24 hours. Unlike Snapchat, where camera roll images appear with a fake-looking border, Instagram makes it look like you're posting everything as it happens. No one needs to know you put your entire story together while on the couch with your feet up and glass of red in one hand.
Boomerang: Madeline Buxton.
Pause, Please To read the fine print on a photo, or simply take extra time to look at a detailed manicure, just press your finger on the screen. Doing so will pause play. To resume, just lift your finger off the screen.
Photo: Instagram/Eva Chen.
Backtrack Miss seeing the names of some beauty products? Never fear: Tapping the left of the screen will take you back to the prior image. This, in our opinion, is one major advantage over Snapchat, which will make you watch the whole video again to catch something you might have missed the first time.
Photo: Instagram/Eva Chen.
Make Your Story A Recipe Book Lauren Conrad discovered one of the coolest uses for Instagram Stories: Step-by-step recipes. Start with the ingredients and walk friends through every part of the delicious (or disastrous?) process. Either way, at least you'll have a Story to remember it by.
Photo: Lauren Conrad.
All The Memories Like Snapchat Memories, you can set your Instagram Stories account to automatically save all of your photos and videos (if you don't, they disappear after 24 hours). To do this — and to control who can see your stories — go to your settings tab in the upper left corner and move the toggle for "save shared stories" to the right.
Photo: Instagram.
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Even if you don’t buy into the “stars: they’re just like us!” mentality, there’s no escaping the fact that every once in a while, a celebrity will do or say something that catches you off guard for a short moment. And it's usually something that makes you stop and say, “Literally me.”
It’s a déjà vu of sorts; the vague, can’t-put-your-finger on it sensation of familiarity — like when January Jones shared an Instagram last night of Jane Birkin and Debbie Harry side by side, citing the icons as “inspo pics” for her “chop chop.” “Who does this remind me of?” we wondered. “Oh, yeah. It’s us.” (If you’ve never brought a picture of Jane Birkin to a haircut before, then you’ve probably never had a haircut.)
January emerged from her chop-chop, at the hands of celebrity stylist Bridget Brager, with what is essentially the perfect fresh ‘do. It’s also not one that most people think they can pull off: a piecey, tousled shag, with long, choppy bangs that are Birkin-inspired to a T and has slight androgynous hints of Mick Jagger. It’s effortlessly cool, plain and simple, and a big departure from the Last Man on Earth actress’s usual polished styles. It’s not exactly something Betty Draper would be caught dead in, if you catch our drift — and that’s a good thing.
With just a few snips, January has successfully nailed the lazy-chic vibe that many of us dream of every time we bring that same photo (you know the one) with us to the salon chair. Maybe next time, we’ll be asking for the January instead of the Jane.
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Ivanka Trump Collection has arguably become a bigger topic of conversation since Ivanka Trump left the company in January. This is thanks, in part, to an ethics-breaching endorsement from Kellyanne Conway that went viral and the back-and-forth between the First Daughter's namesake brand and its stockists. Because Ivanka Trump Collection doesn't release sales figures, though, it's hard to know how the company is truly faring since its founder cut all official ties. A new report from Lyst, however, suggests that in February, at least, there was more interest in Ivanka Trump Collection than ever before.
The search engine observed that in February 2017, Ivanka Trump Collection ranked 11th in its top brands by individual order count. According to Racked, the most-shopped brands on Lyst that same month consisted of a mix of high-street, fast-fashion, and sportswear, with the likes of Missguided, ASOS, Nike, Boohoo, Adidas, and River Island all represented. So, Ivanka Trump stands out in terms of aesthetics, clientele, and price point already — then, you consider the fact that the month prior, the brand was #550 on the same list. In 2016, it ranked #487.
Between January and February this year, Ivanka Trump Collection saw a 346% boost, in terms of how many people shopped the brand on Lyst. Compared to February 2016, the final tally was a 557% increase from the same month last year. Normally, the best-selling items for Ivanka Trump Collection are heels, followed by dresses, according to a representative for Lyst. However, last month, the website saw other category the brand serves — flats, pants, coats, knitwear, and tops — sell much better than they had historically on its platform. If Ivanka Trump Collection keeps up this sell rate, Lyst predicts it would be on target to have higher sales than normal, but it notes that it would only put the brand about 8% higher than where it was in January.
While the brand doesn't release sales figures, Abigail Klem, Ivanka Trump Collection's current president, asserts that profits are solid, despite reports that retailers like Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus were dropping the line due to a decline in interest. "Since the beginning of February, they were some of the best performing weeks in the history of the brand," she told Refinery29. "For several different retailers Ivanka Trump was a top performer online, and in some of the categories it was the [brand’s] best performance ever."
However, the spokesperson for Lyst noted that despite having had a big February, "it's fair to say the surge is not long lasting." The platform historically observes engagement tied to current events: For instance, before the presidential election, Lyst noted a 460% increase in searches for pantsuits, which it speculated was related to Hillary Clinton. Because Ivanka Trump and her now-unaffiliated brand were widely reported on last month, that could have very well led people to seek out its products online. Plus, after news and tweets broke that some department stores would no longer sell the line (and as a response to the popular #GrabYourWallet protest), groups of Trump supporters pledged to continue to shop the First Daughter's brand elsewhere, Business Insider reported. Now that the dust has seemingly settled — at least for now — will Ivanka Trump Collection follow up the flurry of media coverage with another successful month? That much is to be seen.
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Now I'm not one to believe in internet hoaxes, but I am legitimately freaked out about what is happening on Danielle Bregoli's Instagram feed right now. You may best know Bregoli for her memorable appearance on the Dr. Phil show back in September of 2016 when she infamously remarked "Cash me ousside, how bou dat?" After threatening to fight the audience members, the 13-year-old Florida native became an internet sensation, and the most overused meme of 2016 (and now into 2017). Rap songs have been written about her, fans on social media are pretending to be her (there are over 30 fake accounts claiming to be her on Twitter alone), and apparently she has a network show in the works. And now, her Instagram has been taken over by... the Illuminati.
Okay, before you stop reading — yes, this is probably a bored and technologically-inclined fan or online troll who hacked into the teen's social media account. But at the moment, there's some freaky stuff happening on her feed for which no explanations have been offered.
Specifically, there are two videos that have been uploaded to her Instagram account with threatening messages, promising that leaks and chaos will ensue later this week. The mysterious videos feature distorted voices and a triangle logo (hence the Illuminati rumor) with the word "Face" in it. Whoever hacked her also changed her profile image to be the same red triangle logo, but has kept all her pre-existing content the same. They also edited her information to contain unknown characters and a phrase in Russian.
This is what her page currently looks like:
You can see her picture from when she had control of the account on the right (we even wrote about her picture last night, which means the hack happened early in the afternoon on March 7).
And now — for the videos. They're pretty disturbing. I admit I got a few chills by the time I got to the second one.
Late last night, another video was added featuring an ominous countdown along with a message warning that something will happen in the capital of Iceland at 5 p.m. (12 p.m. Eastern Standard time).
Bregoli hasn't responded to her compromised accounts yet, but those following the hacking have been equally confused by the postings, and some are offering their own predictions of what will happen next: her DMs will be leaked.
The hacked videos posted on that Danielle Bregoli's insta are well fuckin weird
There are very few beauty products that encourage you to rise from the dead of a makeup rut and emerge utterly inspired. You might think we’re going to name a holographic, unicorn-inspired lipstick here, but as much as we love them — and you know that we do — this story is far more edgy.
Whimsical trends may not be dead quite yet, but an unlikely brand is doing its best to usurp the trend du jour. Enter: Estée Lauder’s new Pure Color Love lipstick in finishes we did not see coming from the brand. The line includes four different finishes: matte, shimmer/pearl, chrome, and cream in just about every color you may expect — except three. We’re talking sultry nudes, bubblegum pinks, and classic reds — everything Estée Lauder is known for. But if you pay attention, there are three unique, magical hues you would never see coming. Plot twist: The brand made a sparkling navy, shimmery purple, and a ruby red that compete against Dorothy’s slippers — and they're gorgeous!
The futuristic sheen reminds us of a galaxy far, far away — and one that may or may not be filled with chic witches who love the disco, but also can't help but hold onto their gothic roots. Metallic sheens, loaded with glitter, and formulated with deep pigment only the brave would dare to rock may not be what we expected from the brand, but we're so glad they went there — and took us with them.
Click ahead to check out all three magical shades.
Estée Lauder Pure Color Love Lipstick in Nova Noir, $22, available at Estée Lauder.
Estée Lauder Pure Color Love Lipstick in Moon Rock, $22, available at Estée Lauder.
Estée Lauder Pure Color Love Lipstick in Pocket Venus, $22, available at Estée Lauder.
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