[ad_1] I was standing alone at a birthday party in a basement, eating cake off a paper plate. At 14, I felt pretty cool—this was a party for a sophomore, a whole grade above me, and I was there with my boyfriend. He was off getting me a Mountain Dew right that second. Mike* came
[ad_1] Welcome to Talking Body, a series where we have honest conversations with women about their bodies. Today, we have Michaela DePrince, soloist with the Dutch National Ballet and the new face of Jockey’s “Show ‘Em What’s Underneath” campaign. She first gained fame in the hit dance documentary First Position and has since used her
[ad_1] Left: Armani Exchange Dress, $110, armaniexchange.com; Superga Cotu Sneaker, $65, nordstrom.com. Right: Janessa Leone Quatre Hat, $285, janessaleone.com; Armani Exchange Sunglasses, $75, armaniexchange.com; Blouse, Michaela’s own Using natural light is one of her most easy-to-apply tips, though be thoughtful about the time of day you’re going out. Wissen tends to spend the mornings at
[ad_1] Intent on making 2017 your Best Year Ever? We can help with that, thanks to our 2017 Coach of the Month series. For May, Heidi Klum and her beauty team break down how to get some of her most memorable hair and makeup looks, with minimal effort, to boot. This particular one of Heidi
[ad_1] Transforming wavy hair into a stick-straight style often involves the copious use of chemicals, hair dryers, and flat irons—all amped up to their highest, most follicle-damaging heat settings. But women have been straightening their hair for decades without heat too—long before ceramic plates, tourmaline, or ionic who’s-it-what’s-its were even a glimmer in T3’s eye.
[ad_1] Blame evolution: A study by researchers at Simon Fraser University found that bullying provided an adaptive edge for our ancestors. Bullies often have high social status and tend not to be anxious or depressed, which Markman attributes to the fact that “successful narcissists surround themselves with people who increase their confidence, then use their
[ad_1] I donated for the first time in July of 2007. I went to the same clinics that fertility patients would go, so they were nice and felt like a professional medical setting. Here’s how the process went: Two shots of hormones in the abdomen — sometimes three — every night for weeks. Bruises on
[ad_1] And for me personally, this is where I felt the biggest difference after my week on the Level II program. My diet was 95 percent veggies, and that fuel felt good. I was rocking Barry’s Bootcamp almost nightly and springing out of bed well before my alarm. (Both are something of a major feat
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW HELL’S KITCHEN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1fxPc6KaOeMxdhtUcEEEA It’s a well known fact that Gordon Ramsay isn’t usually a fan of the cuisine on offer at the Kitchen Nightmares restaurants. However, over the many, many shows there have been a FEW examples of brilliantly cooked and seasoned food. We spent several years trawling through the
[ad_1] Growing up, I didn’t have any sisters. I was born smack dab in the middle of two brothers, and while I loved hanging around with the guys, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t occasionally yearn for another girl in the family. Someone who could dance around the room with me, burrow through
[ad_1] 3. Kiki: “This one is a little more pink, but I like the texture: It’s less gloppy and goes on more evenly than the first option. Still, the second shade and formula is my fave.” Ruben Chamorro 4. Kimmie: “This one is peachier, but I like it because I usually wear an apricot blush,
[ad_1] No, baking in the sun is not the smart way to glow this summer—but rather than forego bronzed skin altogether, why not spring for a high-quality spray tan? By shopping around for a highly recommended technician, you’ll evade the risk of oompa-loompadom—no one will be the wiser, and you’ll avoid tan lines. Better yet,
[ad_1] There’s no glow like a Chrissy Teigen glow, but now you can get pretty close with her first-ever makeup endeavor, the Becca Cosmetics Glow Face Palette. The collaboration launches today first on the Sephora Mobile App and will be available on BeccaCosmetics.com on Monday. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below The palette is $46 and
[ad_1] You might not know stylist Rox Brown by name—yet—but her influence on pop culture is all over the internet. When Brown designed patchwork denim boots last summer, Kim Kardashian sought out a pair, and a zillion copycat iterations were born. The Alessandro Trincone origami-esque dress that made Young Thug’s 2016 Jeffery album cover go
[ad_1] Not a day goes by without a new Instagram beauty trend in the spotlight. Today, acquaint yourself with Dragon Brows. The look comes from @harlibi, a 23-year-old self-taught makeup artist who posted of a photo of her eyebrows shaped up in spikes. She told Allure, “I wanted to embrace the opportunity to move away
[ad_1] Kim Kardashian is looking to expand her glam team, so she’s inviting the world to compete for a spot on a new Lifetime series, Glam Masters. Kardashian posted the callout today on her Instagram and Twitter. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below She’s targeting beauty bloggers specifically, according to Lifetime’s casting site: “Four lucky bloggers
[ad_1] Relationships are weird, don’t you agree? Other people are unpredictable, and the endless combination of human interactions leads to some pretty frustrating encounters. In Nicole Knows, Nicole Cliffe helps us navigate all the ridiculousness relationships come with. If you have a question for Nicole, email ncadvice@hearst.com Dear Nicole, My mom and my husband really
[ad_1] L’Oréal Paris is teaming up with Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing on a capsule collection of lipstick–his first venture into beauty. Rousteing will be involved in the creation of 12 new hues, packaging, and a campaign for Color Riche lipstick. L’Oreal Paris Advertisement – Continue Reading Below “L’Oréal Paris and Balmain share the same
[ad_1] Dear E. Jean: I’m a married 38-year-old woman who does not want children. My husband, parents, and dearest friends have always supported this decision. I’m a devoted aunt to my nieces and nephews and have tons of respect for parents. I just don’t want to be one. However, everyone seems to be pressuring me
[ad_1] No matter how many unblended Kontour selfies Kim K. posts, I am unable to follow her and my contour skills remain abysmal, resulting in a chin-strap of bronzer along my jawline. While resident makeup mother Kurtis Dam-Mikkelsen, also known as Miss Fame, is an expert in extreme contouring—just check out his YouTube page—we don’t
[ad_1] The snip-snip sound of the camera and the occasional directive from the person holding it. The continual vigilance of the light. A measured urgency to capture something magical and true. I became someone else during these shoots. It was like acting but without the pressure of memorizing lines. My friends said they would be
[ad_1] Dear E. Jean: I’m curious: Should I have sex before marriage? —XX Metta Miss Metta: Before I respond, please answer two questions for me: (1) How old are you? (2) Are you in love? —Ravishing Regards, E. Jean Auntie Eeeee: I’m 22. Just graduating college. An old soul. As for being in love, every
[ad_1] Intent on making 2017 your Best Year Ever? We can help with that, thanks to our 2017 Coach of the Month series. For May, Heidi Klum and her beauty team break down how to get some of her most memorable hair and makeup looks—with minimal effort, to boot. For a look versatile enough to
[ad_1] Today, Gucci announced that Dakota Johnson will star in the fragrance campaign for Gucci Bloom–the first fragrance by creative director Alessandro Michele. Gucci Advertisement – Continue Reading Below This is the 50 Shades star’s first time being the face of a perfume. Joining her are artist Petra Collins and model Hari Nef. All three