While you've been busy trying to figure out why you continue shading a shoe brand whose comfort level even you can't resist, Ugg added yet another high-fashion designer collaboration to its roster. After partnerships with Jimmy Choo, Teva, and Preen, the California-based brand has teamed up with 3.1 Phillip Lim to debut a men's footwear collection, and it's pretty legit.
Ahead of its release this fall, we've got a look at one of four styles from the collection. Apparently, the designer's inspiration was quite simple. "My approach was ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.' I didn’t want to change the product, I wanted to add to it," Lim told WWD. " I love the simple nature of UGG — uncomplicated, an indulgence for your feet. The challenge and fun of the collaboration was to honor the perfect simplicity of the UGG form while adding a 3.1 Phillip Lim stamp."
That stamp, by the way, will include plaid, pops of color, and some zipper detailing. Pricing will start at $250, which is steep compared to the regular prices of its classic boots averaging around $170, but hey — that's the price of luxury footwear these days, isn't it? The collaboration is part of the brand's yearning to appeal to a broader, younger audience (a.k.a. millennials). Apparently, Ugg's men's line makes up for 15% of the brands total sales, meaning Cameron Dallas better get his manicured toes in a pair of these, stat, if they want Gen. Z-ers to take them seriously.
Photo: Courtesy of 3.1 Phillip Lim.
But if you ask us, the collab is a pretty compelling reason to focus on Ugg's future instead of its past. Because, sure: They may not always hit the mark, but given the proper styling treatment (and campaign face), they're on their way to being a legitimate wardrobe staple, in or out of the house. .
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When activists decided to protest Vice President-elect Mike Pence, they knew just how to hit him where it hurt. A group of LGBTQ rights protesters marched to Pence’s home in Washington, D.C., not to chant and wave signs — with a long career in politics, he’s probably used to that — but to twerk and party. Is there a more effective way to get under the skin of conservative, rich, white guy than to be openly gay and blast loud music in his upper-class neighborhood? I think not.
We already know that Beyoncé's music works for pretty much any occasion. The Beyhive's leader has shown her support for LGBT rights in the past, and actively campaigned for Hillary Clinton in last year's presidential election. It makes sense that Bey would provide the soundtrack for an event like this.
I commend the organizers for this creative form of resistance. From the footage I've seen, the party was lit! Glow sticks, pride flags, and short shorts abounded. Protesters packed the streets to dance and smile in the face of what feels like a grim future. All to a Beyoncé-dominated playlist.
Here is a quick list of some of the justice jams the revelers danced to.
Lady Gaga — “Born This Way”
Beyonce — “Run the World (Girls)”
Pharrell — “Happy”
Beyoncé — “Yoncé”
Ariana Grande feat. Nicki Minaj — “Side to Side”
Lady Gaga — “Bad Romance”
Beyoncé — “Partition”
Whitney Houston — “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”
Beyoncé — “***Flawless”
DJ Snake — “Middle”
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The last we saw of Nashville 's Juliette Barnes, she'd miraculously survived a plane crash — but not unscathed. Hayden Panettiere's character not only severely injured but also paralyzed.
Nevertheless, a preview shared by E! shows that she makes major progress in the next episode, "Leap of Faith." In an emotional scene, we see Juliette get back on her feet.
Juliette is wearing a harness and standing on a treadmill as she fights flashbacks in attempt to take her first steps.
"She's taking this on head first, and she is trying to, come hell or high water," Panettiere, said on Amazon's Style Code Live. "She wants to walk again, and she will. And she is like, I feel like this girl is like the Phoenix. She keeps just like torching herself and going up in flames, and rising from the fire, rising from the ashes."
The rest of the episode, which airs at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 19 on CMT, will reveal whether she triumphs.
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If you live anywhere where "winter" is synonymous with "freezing," we feel your pain. Luckily, makeup brand Lorac is bringing a slice of sunny California your way — no matter your locale — with its latest collection. Because if there's a time we need sun, sand, and saltwater, it's right now.
The line is loaded with warm, neutral hues meant to brighten up your entire face with just a swipe. Its liquid lipsticks, for example, includes a range of creamy nudes — from chocolate brown to light beige, and everything in between. The two illuminating makeup primers that'll zap some sunshine into your look, too. And while you might have expected the same smoky eye essentials from its eyeshadow palette, it might surprise you. Instead, it comes with bright, happy shades (and a few sultry ones too) that give you the range you crave. Check out the collection in its entirety in the slides ahead, which is available on the Lorac website now. With prices that range from $18-36, picking a few up is lot less than paying for a trip to Cali.
Lorac Light Source Illuminating 3-in-1 Primer in Dawn, $35, available at Lorac.
Lorac Light Source Illuminating 3-in-1 Primer in Dusk, $35, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Eye Shadow Palette, $30, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Cheek Palette, $30, available at Lorac.
Lorac Alter Ego Satin Lipstick in Hipster, $18, available at Lorac.
Lorac Alter Ego Satin Lipstick in Cat Lady, $18, available at Lorac.
Lorac Alter Ego Satin Lipstick in Snow Bunny, $18, available at Lorac.
Lorac Alter Ego Satin Lipstick in Daydreamer, $18, available at Lorac.
Lorac Alter Ego Satin Lipstick in Granny, $18, available at Lorac.
Lorac Alter Ego Satin Lipstick in Beach Babe, $18, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Nude Rose, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Plum Brown, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Dusty Rose, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Sienna, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Soft Mauve, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Wisteria, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Mulberry, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Berry Red, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Deep Burgundy, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick in Black Cherry, $19, available at Lorac.
Lorac Limited Edition California Dreaming Pro Liquid Lipstick Set, $36, available at Lorac.
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If you've ever suffered from anxiety, you'll know how common and easy it can be to get wrapped up in an overwhelming amount of stress over certain things. Anxiety is complex and manifests in many different ways for different people, but it can often involve being unable to put aside a feeling of worry that's triggered by certain situations.
For British singer Laura Mvula, her anxiety disorder is especially high when she's left alone.
"This anxiety thing is something that has dictated my life," she told The Guardian last year.
But now, Mvula is working steadily towards recovery and shared a powerful message about mental health progress on her Instagram. On Wednesday, the singer posted a photo of a London Underground tube station, explaining that she's overcoming her anxieties over traveling alone on the train.
"A while ago I was open about my struggle with an ongoing anxiety disorder I've had for years," she wrote in her caption. "Travelling alone on the tube alone was a big no no but in the last couple of weeks I made a choice to do what had felt impossible for a long time. Here I am doing it!"
Mvula also made the point that any progress is progress and that when it comes to mental health, even just the smallest step counts, urging her followers to realize that they aren't alone in their struggles.
"Urging anyone who struggles with anxiety to take small steps," she wrote. "Anything is possible! You're not alone."
Mvula's points have clearly resonated with followers, who commented to thank her for her honesty and openness.
"Anxiety is a subject most people do not talk enough about," one user wrote. "I struggle with anxiety as well...I'm on a plane right now and that's when I'm challenged most. One step and one journey at a time."
Mvula's post is a reminder that recovery isn't easy, nor is it a linear process — and it's important to be kind to yourself and celebrate the progress you make, no matter how small the step seems.
If you are experiencing anxiety and are in need of crisis support, please call the Crisis Call Center ’s 24-hour hotline at 1-775-784-8090.
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This article was originally published on April 25, 2014.
As I write this, there’s something in my way. It’s distracting me and keeping me from totally focusing on my writing, slowing me down, and obstructing my view. It's my glasses. I wear them not because they help me see better, because that would make far too much sense. No, I’m wearing them because I think they look cool. To make things worse, there's no one in the room right now. I’m completely alone, sitting, writing, and wearing glasses I don't need.
This isn’t the first time I’ve worn glasses purely for fashion’s sake, but it is the first time I’ve been honest about it. In middle school during spring break, with eyes closed and fingers crossed, I sprayed absurd amounts of Sun-In on my hair to look like the blond girl on the bottle. When I returned to school, I resembled Carrot Top more than Claudia Schiffer, but I still told people I had done nothing except lay out and let that big, burning star in the sky turn me into whatever it was that was on my head.
Later on, similar situations occurred with liquid face bronzer. “I’m just tan,” I’d say in the middle of January, in Buffalo. (As a side note, being eccentric when you’re younger gives you a lot of writing material later on and pretty much guarantees that you won’t end up on Teen Mom.) Chalk it up to plain old insecurity, but I didn’t grow out of this habit of lies until I felt comfortable with who I was — which, of course, didn’t happen until my 30s.
My last and final fib was halfway through dental school when I decided I should get glasses. Completely disregarding that my classmates and friends had never once seen me wearing any, I showed up one day in a pair of Burberry specs that I could not afford, but purchased anyway. I wore them for half a lecture before taking them off because they were driving me crazy. I told my peers that I was suffering from near-sightedness or far-sightedness, or some kind of sightedness that I couldn’t remember, and I stated that I must check with my optometrist (who didn't exist) to figure out what was wrong.
Wearing glasses for fashion is actually a little crazy, which is why I didn’t want to admit to it the first time around. It takes a special kind of person to wear a device meant to assist you with an impairment as a statement piece. It’s really no different than someone wearing a knee brace as an accessory. People would ask if I had a knee injury, and because I’m doing this honesty thing now, I would say no, I’m just into knee braces. That’s odd, we all agree. But, glasses are more acceptable because of the way they change your whole look.
You can switch out your clothes all you want, but you can’t really replicate the way glasses can completely transform you. It’s like presenting an alternate version of yourself — a version that cares less what others think. When I wear my glasses, people often don’t recognize me; they say I look completely different. What other accessory can do that?
So, I have a new pair of glasses that I spent less on than the Burberrys. And, when I picked them out, I brought the ultimate test with me: my older brother Damian. Genetically programmed to make fun of me whenever possible, he's a litmus test for how I look. I went to the Retro Super Future store in Tribeca to find my dream glasses — that's the brand my idol Jenna Lyons wears.
I tried on a pair of Champagne-colored clear frames, and immediately, I knew I had a winner. That’s the key to wearing glasses — there should be no deliberation. If you’re wearing the right pair, you instantly know it. I was further convinced by my brother who told me I had to get them. Say what? Pulse check one, two. I asked Instagram, and Instagram loved them. Like proposing to your live-in partner after 10 years of dating, glasses and I had decided to hang out together forever. Because they’re clear, my new glasses are less obstructive. For someone who doesn’t wear a ton of jewelry and prefers more subdued accessories, these fill a void in my wardrobe that nothing else could, so they’re worth the minor annoyance of sometimes walking into walls. Maybe I don’t need to wear glasses for vision’s sake, but for fashion’s sake, when people ask, I tell them, "Yes, I need to wear glasses." And, I’m telling the truth.
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Chilli Beans L.V.A.C.0318, $85, available at Chilli Beans.
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Canvas totes have saved us on many-a busy morning — you know those moments when you just can't jam your gym clothes into your crossbody, but don't really have a choice? Sure, they're all handy and practical, but a beat-up, neutral-hued bag can feel a little off as soon as you find yourself in a situation where you're forced into an after-hours cocktail event or first Bumble date and don't have time to change — and that's where this new silhouette comes in.
Meet what we're calling "the luxe shopper:" a carryall that's similar to an everyday plastic bag in shape, but is made from more sophisticated and on-trend fabrics. They still hold just about anything you can think of, and they feel special enough to not totally throw off your outfit's vibe (and chic enough to carry to wherever your night may take you). Some are big, some are small, some are mesh, and some are sparkly, but regardless of how they look, any of the bags ahead will make the everyday grind feel (and look) that much cooler.
Click on for our picks to help you get in on the look, and consider this the moment to replace that dirty canvas tote once and for all.
Death in Paris Horizon Petrol, $179, available at Death in Paris.
Stylenanda Glittery Striped Tote Bag, $24, available at Stylenanda.
The model had her first public interaction with her ex-boyfriend, The Weeknd, while attending an event called Yams Day 2017 at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on January 18. Not only was her ex in attendance, he even took to the stage for a surprise performance. According to Snapchats on E! Online, Hadid stood backstage just steps away from her ex, who was recently spotted kissing Selena Gomez.
The concert was dedicated to A$AP Yam, a founder of the hip-hop collective, A$AP Mob. Yam died two years ago, and in honor of the founder’s legacy, his friends and collaborators celebrate his life each year. A$AP Rocky also performed, which could explain why Kendall Jenner joined Hadid in attending. Afterwards, Hadid made it clear she was leaving the city, heading to Paris with Jenner in tow.
Gomez appears to have remained on the West Coast.
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According to Mark Chandley, the creator of the #FreeRacquel2K17 GoFundMe, the campaign is purely is in jest.
"It was 100% a joke," Chandley told Refinery29. "I never imagined that this would blow up like it did. I never expected to raise even $1 dollar." Chandley is a student at Pennsylvania State University. He only just started watching The Bachelor.
Chandley has now raised $130, but he says the money will go back to the donors unless he can prove to GoFundMe that the dollars will actually head to Racquel.
"I want to make clear that I’m not out for people’s money," he said. "I’ve talked with GoFundMe and the deal is, they won’t release the money until I make contact with Raquel and can prove it. If I’m not able to make contact or Raquel declines, every cent will be returned to the donors or I’m even open to donating to charity."
Chandley also claimed that he was aware of the "backlash" to his stunt and assured Refinery29 that he didn't seek to pull attention from other crowdfunding efforts, saying, "In no way was it my intention to divert attention away from the hardworking people who are raising money for legitimate causes."
He has yet to contact Racquel, the nanny in question, but stated that he would if he in fact reaches his goal.
This story was originally published on January 19, 2017 at 10:45 a.m.
Corinne Olympios has garnered quite a bit of attention for her scene-stealing antics on this season of The Bachelor. As she is the show's token "villain " — every reality show has one — viewer reactions haven't been terribly positive. Just last week, the Miami native defended herself from internet slut-shamers (some of said finger-waggers were former Bachelor contestants). But last night, Olympios decided that the negative attention had gone "too far" when a Bachelor fan created a GoFundMe for the contestant's storied nanny, Racquel.
At this point, Racquel is a veritable character on the show. She appeared in the season 21 premiere as Olympios' dedicated nanny, and she's been the talk of Twitter ever since — one creative fan even made a parody account for Racquel. It was all fun and games until someone decided to turn a profit on the situation — paving paradise and putting in a crowd-funded parking lot. Mark Chandley created a campaign titled #freeRacquel2k17. As of now, he's raised only $125 of a $100K goal.
Chandley writes on the GoFundMe page, "While I do not claim to know Raquel, America has become captivated by and feel for her. If any money is actually raised, I will personally make sure to find information for her to give her the moeny [sic]. If the goal is not reached, all funds will be returned to the donors." Chandley did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Whether or not the campaign is a joke — we've been burned before by gag crowd-funding projects — Olympios is not amused.
"This is not a joke anymore someone took this way too far and is trying to make money for themselves," she wrote on Instagram. "Raquel is not a slave and my family and I treat her like part of the family. Leave it alone already it's getting old. Grow up."
The 24-year-old added a couple of hashtags for emphasis: #celebnanny and #raquelisfree.
There are those who are clean. Their apartments and houses shine with the sparkle of frequent care. Their bed corners are always tucked. Their dishes done. Then there are the people who don't own vacuums or toilet brushes; whose dishes pile into a Tetris game of grime.
I would like to think that I lie somewhere in the middle. Neither fastidiously neat or slovenly, some of my rooms are usually clean some of the time. They're just never clean at the same time. My bed is usually made, just don't look at what's crammed underneath it. It's totally passable, and if you came by for a drink, you wouldn't recoil in horror. (Well, unless you're my mom, and I've given up on ever having a house clean enough to meet her standards anyway.)
I think most people, or at least most people in their 20s, feel similarly about their cleaning abilities: Not the best, but not in danger of being declared an environmental disaster, either. But I would like to be better, because even if you, my theoretical drinks date, don't notice the ring on the tub or dust on the shelves, I know it's there. And even when I do dust or scrub, I never get the true deep-clean spark that I want. I am ready to graduate from having a fairly clean apartment to a really clean one.
So I asked the best person I could find: Joshua, a professional cleaner and founder of Broadway Maids. His team of NYC artists and actors in need of a side hustle have been scrubbing and sweeping New Yorkers' apartments since 2015, and I was eager to see what tips he could give me.
As it turns out, a really, really clean apartment was within my reach — and if you keep reading, it'll be within yours, too.
This is my "Yay, I'm about to clean!" face, which I can only attribute to Joshua's positive energy — I love a clean apartment, but I hate cleaning.
The night before, I lined up every possible cleaning implement I could find: shower cleaner, toilet cleaner, counter cleaner, floor cleaner... and some cleaners I wasn't even sure about.
When I showed Joshua the lineup of sprays, scrubs, and polishes, he wasn't impressed. This was my first lesson: you only need a few good products. And here are a few of Joshua's favorites: Ajax, any spray cleaner with bleach, a sponge, and a scrub brush.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
Here's the before: not great, but not horrible, right? (Mom, don't say anything.) I showed Joshua what I usually use to clean the counters (Lysol wipes) and he said that it's perfectly okay — to use between cleanings. Whoops.
First, we tackled the clutter by actually putting up all the clean ones, and moving all but the most used oils and seasonings back into the shelves. Then, we made sure EVERYTHING was temporarily off the counters so we wouldn't miss any surface space as we scrubbed.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
Ovens are a gathering place for grease, grime, and splatters. It doesn't help that my prewar apartment has appliances that occasionally feel a century old, too. Sometimes, its easy to think all the cooked-on goo is part of the patina of my ancient stove.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
We started by removing all the grates and soaking them in hot, soapy water in the sink.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
Then we sprinkled liberally with Ajax. It's not something I have ever kept in my cleaning arsenal, but the grit from the bright blue powder really allowed us to get off all the accumulated grime that a normal cleaning spray wouldn't get.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
Joshua explained that, especially with dirty surfaces found in the kitchen, he cleans in layers: first, a wipe-down with paper towels to get loose dust and debris, then a layer of Ajax or similar gritty cleaner to really get any caked-on grime. The spray cleaner comes last for a bright, cleaning shine I crave so badly. And, as a final flourish, we dried off the just-sprayed counters to make it look really professional.
We then gave the oven grates a scrub and a wipe down and put them back on the stove. Ta-da!
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
Next, onto the bedroom. Here, my biggest problem is dust and clutter, meaning we wouldn't need to scrub quite as heavily as we did in the kitchen.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
When he tackles a room, Joshua cleans from the top down. By starting high and doing the floors last, you don't have to worry about accidentally getting stuff on the floors after they've been freshly cleaned.
So we started with dusting the shelves. While we didn't take out every book, for a true deep clean, Joshua would remove everything at this step, wipe it down, and put it back up.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
In the process, I found out a LOT of dust had accumulated in areas I don't even think about — like on the shelf beneath my makeup counter. My face here pretty much sums it up.
I dust infrequently, and usually with a disposable duster, which seems easier. It actually means I put off buying refills by using the same duster for waaaay too long. Joshua's method (surprise, surprise) was a whole lot easier. He uses microfiber cleaning clothes, which are reusable, effective and cheap. (Seriously, you can get 50 for $19.99 on Amazon. That's pretty much a lifetime supply.) You can wipe, dust, and dry to your heart's delight with these and just toss 'em in the wash afterwards.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
While most of my counters needed just a dusting, the side table I use for makeup actually did have a fair amount of splatters and stains from various beauty products. After removing all the makeup (no small feat, as you can clearly see), we dusted the surface, then sprayed it down with a counter cleaner, dried it off with the microfiber cloth and put everything back on neatly. The microfiber cloth was also great for quickly wiping off anything sitting out, like my ring bowl and picture frame.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
I'm actually a religious bed-maker — crawling in between two crisp, clean sheets after a hard day's work is the best reward there is. However, even I had a thing or two to learn. While putting fitted sheets on a bed against the wall, like mine, Joshua starts with the hardest to reach spot: the corner of the bed that's flush against the corner of the room. Once you have that part tucked in neatly, it's easier to pull the fitted sheet on the other corners, rather than wrestling to get the fitted sheet on the far corner at the very end.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
And finally, we ended with the room I was dreading: the bathroom. Joshua explained that, as the wettest place in most homes, it's also the one most likely to attract to mildew and mold. (This also makes your kitchen sink high on the list of dirtiest spots, too!)
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
I'd like to say that I really let the bathroom get gross to test Joshua's cleaning prowess, but that's only half of the truth. In reality, I usually go far too long between really scrubbing every inch of our bathtub..
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
To start, we took everything out of the tub and gave the entire area a heavy spray-down with a cleaner that included bleach. We then sealed off the bathroom to really let the bleach do its work.
After letting it sit for a few minutes, we cracked the window so we wouldn't be inhaling too many bleach fumes. Joshua then used a large soup container from the kitchen (though any larger cup or tupperware would work) to wash off the bleach. Again, we started high and worked our way down, using Ajax on the really grimy spots, like the basin of the tub.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
Since it had been a long time for the sink to get a good scrub (and because my bathroom is tile, tile, tile as far as the eye can see) we also did a healthy spray of the sinks and entire toilet. Like in the kitchen, after scrubbing with a sponge, we did a final pass with a microfiber cloth to give everything a clean sparkle.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
Cleaning down, the last thing we tackled before the floor was the toilet. Even here, Joshua isn't big on one-use cleaning items. The entire toilet got the same scrub-down: more bleach spray and a sponge. Joshua started at the top of the toilet and worked down, wiping everything towards the basin as he cleaned.
Having only ever touched that part of the toilet with a brush or plunger, I was hesitant to try it. But, initial disgust aside, it wasn't bad at all. The toilet water was cold because, duh, it comes from the same place the sink water comes from, but it still surprised me. When I reacted with surprise, Joshua said that's why dogs often like to drink out of toilets — it's refreshing. I won't be drinking out of one any time soon, of course, but it wasn't nearly as gross as I thought it would be, and it's a much easier way to actually get every inch clean, not just the basin.
Using just a sponge also allowed me to get really into the nooks and crannies and get it even cleaner. I didn't think that sticking my hand into a toilet would be a lesson that stuck with me (pun intended), but months later, I'm still doing it (usually with gloves on).
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
Even freshly scrubbed, my bathroom isn't much to write home about. But here is where Joshua shared another one of his cleaning wisdoms: "Clean isn't pretty, it's clean." It was a good reminder that the real point of a clean house isn't shiny surfaces, it's doing the work to keep things like mold, bugs, and bacteria at bay.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
Finally, we gave the entire apartment a vacuum. Compact vacuums and Swiffer-style sweepers are great for touch-ups, but you want a more all-terrain vehicle for big cleans. It's also good to have a removable hose with a brush attachment to also clean off baseboards and corners, where dust tends to gather. Here, my current model, a Shark Navigator, got high marks. I also got a good grade from Joshua for my vacuuming techniques — now I just need to remember to do it more.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
And finally, the cleaning was done and I could rest. The place was spotless, and there is truly nothing better than sitting (or sleeping) in a really clean room. (I am convinced this is why hotels are so amazing.)
I had learned a lot. But, to get that shiny-clean, I had cleaned for hours — with Joshua's help. I had also learned that, budget permitting, I'm leaving it up to the experts next time.
Photographed by Levi Mandel.
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It's one of our core beliefs that women's rights are human rights.
That's why Refinery29 is heading to D.C. on Saturday to join the Women's March on Washington. There, we'll walk in solidarity with people from all over the world to send a clear message: We will not be silenced.
And when it comes to making a statement, we also believe in the power of art. So we teamed up with a group of artists and in-house creators to produce a beautiful set of posters that symbolize many of the issues that matter to us most. And we're sharing them with you — because we are stronger together, after all.
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American television is currently in a Golden Age. Little-known fact, though: Many of the most beloved, critically acclaimed shows are actually overseas imports that have been redone for English-speaking audiences. Homeland, The Bridge, and The Killing are all examples of international phenomenons that were made over for our shores.
American TV creators are increasingly looking to foreign programming for inspiration. While the remakes are great, there's just no beating the originals. There's also a whole slew of foreign TV shows that have yet to receive the adaptation treatment — and are definitely worth watching.
If murder mysteries in sleepy towns and the eccentric detectives brought in to solve them are your dramatic sweet spot, for example, there's literally an entire world out there devoted to that genre. Somehow the shows all manage to be unique and completely engrossing, especially those from Scandinavia that now have their own classification of "Nordic noir."
There are so many brilliant foreign series out there, and the good news is that it's easier than ever to stream them in the U.S. Ahead, check out the best offerings from countries all around the world — and where to watch them.
Heartland, Canada
The OC traveled to Canada and became Heartland, the soapy teen drama that takes place on a horse ranch. The northern-based series will satisfy any cravings you have for Degrassi or its brothers Gossip Girl and Secret Life Of The American Teenager. It focuses on Amy, your classic scrappy teen on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Her mother just died, and, to top it all off, they might just lose their ranch.
Vogue called it "the new Homeland, " The New York Times declared it "gripping," and, to make matters even more delicious, the Russian government ain't pleased with it. Safe to say, the Norwegian import that came to Netflix this year is the type of incendiary television you've got to watch. In the show, which is called "Okkupert" in Norway, Russia occupies the uber-progressive country after it decides it will remove themselves from oil and gas production. What follows is a tense psychological thriller about one country's struggle for autonomy.
Part of this series intense appeal relies on its timing — just as the United States uncovers Russian interference in our own political system, a Norwegian drama dramatizes a similar interaction with the eastern European nation. Occupied will either scare you to your bones, or scare you to your bone marrow. There's drama in Norway, but it's awful close to home.
Imagine that the screwball series Brooklyn Nine-Nine went Aussie and animated— that's Pacific Heat for you. The bumbling idiots in this series are a group of undercover police investigators called the "Pacific Heat." The first episode sees the team attempt to crack an undercover meth ring. (Although most meth users become professional chefs, as one of the team points out.) Naturally, things go awry, there are a few errant subtitles, and the team argues over who gets to say the tacky pun. ("Our loveboat just became a drugboat.")
Created by what amounts to Australian comedy royalty, Pacific Heat is the type of foreign TV that provides pure escape. There are laughs, there are beaches, and there's a spunky lab technician with a short haircut. You can watch The Wire some other time — for now, enjoy some low-stakes animated tomfoolery.
The title of this Brazilian Netflix original refers to the elite 3% of the population, carefully hand-picked via the annual "Process," who get to live in luxury on the fabled Offshore. The remaining 97% of the world's population live in poverty on the Inland. This is a meritocracy to extremes — all 20-year-old citizens must endure said Process and its harrowing events. The series follows a group of aspiring 3-percenters as they fight their way through government-designed tests and trials.
Like the best dystopian thrillers, 3% forces a closer inspection of the present. The Process mirrors the high-stakes job interviews of today — Vice compared it to the Google job interview. But that's not even the most frightening part. 3% is so chilling because, as the main characters fall victim to the Process, the tyrannical government starts to sound reasonable. And that's just scary.
This patient romantic comedy suffered at the hands of its original title, Scrotal Recall. The replacement, Lovesick, isn't much better, but the show is proof that a television show is much more than the sum of its title. Somehow, this UK sitcom survives its sophomoric name (and, for that matter, premise) to deliver a gentle depiction of love, regret, and friendship in your 20's. It begins when hapless Dylan (Johnny Flynn) discovers he has chlamydia. The diagnosis catalyzes an analysis of his romantic past: the failures, the successes, the omipresent anguish. The show uses flashbacks to explore various parts of Dylan's history. He's accompanied by Evie (Antonia Thomas) and Luke (Daniel Ings), both as oblivious as Dylan himself. It may have lost on its title, but Lovesick wins at heart and pathos.
A British insurance agent is on the hunt to recover a handful of diamonds stolen by an elite mob called the Pink Panthers. A French-Algerian policeman is also looking for the goods. It's dark and brooding, but also beautifully shot.
Also: David Bowie arranged his song "Blackstar" as the show's theme, so you know the music will be great.
Gomorrah, Italy
Gomorrah’s lens is set on Italy’s sprawling gangster subculture. It’s more The Wire than Sopranos, which focused on one crime family with intimacy. Gomorroah is about how a few people’s crimes affect (or infect?) the lives of everyone around them.
Go inside a dysfunctional NGO in this Kenyan mockumentary. It’s like The Office or Parks and Recreation, only with a geo-political spin. The fictitious “Aid for Aid” organization the show focuses on is a sly take on white colonialism and human rights efforts. When an offbeat and inept manager is brought into to run the aid agency, eyerolls and buffoonery ensues.
Captain Jack Harkness leads a team of alien hunters. And we’re all just sitting blissfully ignorant while they continually save our butts from extraterrestrial doom. It's sure to please anyone remotely interested in sci-fi or who misses old X-Files episodes.
What’s that? You love James Corden? Well, technically this show is about a long-distance couple, Gavin and Stacey, but we’re really here for Corden, who plays their friend Smithy. This program is basically about the romantic relationship between the title characters, and all the milestones that come with it — engagement, looking for a house, maybe having a baby, that kind of thing. But since Corden co-created and wrote the show, you can expect his infectious brand of humor throughout.
This 1970s British sitcom takes place in Fawlty Towers, a seaside hotel in England. The guests are wild! The hotel is falling apart! The owners aren’t the brightest and probably shouldn’t be running a hotel at all! What a treat. Requirement: Must enjoy dry British humor. And there are only 12 episodes, so you can binge it on the next rainy day.
Or, four former female spies take on modern crime. This lady-filled British drama follows former World War II codebreaker Susan as she applies the skills she learned during the war to everyday events. The title of the show refers to Bletchley Park, the historic site where operatives broke secret German code during the war. Susan and three of her fellow code masterminds begin to unravel a pattern surrounding serial murders in London.
I know Ricky Gervais can be polarizing. But his BBC series with Stephen Merchant is hilarious and features a lot of people you definitely love. If you want a taste of what you can expect from the observational comedy, check out this clip in which Liam Neeson wants to do more comedy and comes to Gervais and Merchant for help.
If you’re into Downton Abbey, then you probably enjoy just about any glimpse into the lives of early-20th-century aristocracy. This one’s set in Spain and centers on Julio, who gets a job as a waiter at the titular hotel to further investigate the disappearance of his sister.
Father Ted is a Catholic priest on Craggy Island, a fictional Irish isle. He lives with Father Dougal, a younger, oblivious priest, as well as the elderly and cranky Father Jack and their housekeeper Mrs. Doyle. This sitcom was on air for just a few years in the ‘90s, but it certainly stands the test of time.
Earning comparisons to Lena Dunham and Girls, creator Josh Thomas also writes and stars in this show (a co-production between ABC Australia and Pivot in the U.S.), which follows his character realizing that he's gay in his early 20s, while also dealing with his mother's mental illness and his father's second marriage.
The dead start coming back to life in a sleepy French village, but this isn't your usual zombie fare. These resurrected folks just want to continue their lives right where they left off, but their loved ones have already mourned for them and seemingly moved on.
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The Straits,Australia
It’s been called an Australian Sons of Anarchy with a dash of King Lear and The Sopranos...plus, of course, meth kingpins. Get watching.
Part of the “Nordic noir” wave, this series follows disillusioned detective Kurt Wallander as he solves grisly murders in a formerly peaceful province. The show's based on Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander novels, and has been adapted in both Sweden and England.
Where to watch: Both versions are on Netflix (Swedish, English)
Photo: Courtesy of TV4.
Borgen, Denmark
This political drama, which follows politician Birgitte Nyborg after she unexpectedly becomes the first female Prime Minster of Denmark, has been compared to House of Cards and The West Wing.
Members of a mysterious family, in which only females seem to survive, have their lives disrupted when a man tries to investigate the "Curse of Las Aparicio."
This Golden Globe-nominated miniseries traces the psychological and emotional impact of a child's disappearance on his parents. A second season, which will feature new characters and a different case, is currently in production.
The latest in addictive Nordic noir is an inheritance drama centering on the adult children of a legendary artist, who discover a long-lost fourth sibling when they gather to sort out her estate.
It's a little cheesy, sure, but it's also like Center Stage on television with Australian accents. For some of us, that's a total slam dunk — or, to use a more appropriate analogy, grandjeté.
Much like iZombie, Vampire Prosecutor has an undead protagonist whose supernatural abilities, combined with an insatiable thirst for human blood, help him solve crimes.
A dead body is discovered on the border between Sweden and Denmark, leading to an investigation by detectives from both countries. FX adapted the thriller for two seasons, setting it on the border of the U.S. and Mexico.
You may have already caught the Internet rumblings about how much of a babe Aidan Turner is, playing the titular Poldark. The show's also prompted many humorous critiques of modern-day actors’ scything techniques.
It's not quite the same since the original ASBO Five (so called for their "anti-social behaviour order") left the series, but this British teen show with a superpower twist is highly entertaining.
Maggie Gyllenhaal won a Golden Globe for her role in this BBC miniseries (which also aired on Sundance) that follows a British-Israeli businesswoman as she tries to work toward peace in the Middle East.
If you've been searching for a fix of early 20th-century gangster drama now that Boardwalk Empire is over, look no further than Birmingham's brutal Peaky Blinders gang.
Ian McKellan and Derek Jacobi star as a constantly sparring couple whose lives are disrupted when a handsome young man named Ash ( Game of Thrones and Misfits star Iwan Rheon) moves into their building.
This Kiwi series is about four brothers who just so happen to be descended from Norse gods. We assume it was inspired by Chris Hemsworth, Norse deity (yes, we know he's Australian, but go with it).
Cookies are a hard-to-beat dessert (or midday snack...or breakfast...), but one thing that is even better than those round biscuits of love is raw cookie dough. How many times have you gone to bake cookies, only to be completely distracted by the dough and just started spooning it all directly in your mouth? Like, every single time, right? We all do it. And, that's why there's a new shop dedicated to cookie dough opening up in New York City.
Dō is kind of an anti-bakery because there you can buy straight cookie dough and "cookie dough confections." According to GrubStreet, Dō's founder Kristen Tomlan was a devout cookie dough lover, who just wanted to find a safe way eat it unbaked. She came up with a mixture of pasteurized-egg product and heat-treated flour that's just as delicious as the stuff you've been eating out of the mixing bowl all your life. When she had her product, she started an online cookie dough retailer, and now she's opening a brick and mortar shop in Greenwich Village.
As if being able to walk into a shop and order a cup of raw cookie dough wasn't good enough, Dō will also offer cookie dough treats. You'll find ice cream SanDOwiches, which are raw chocolate-chip cookie dough squares with cookie dough ice cream in the center. And there will be cookie dough ice cream pie and cookie dough Nutella cupcakes. You can also just order a cookie if you aren't feeling adventurous.
The Dō shop officially opens next week, so until then you can find us drooling over their Instagram photos.
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It's back to business as usual for Johnny Depp. In his line of work, that means charming Hollywood, collecting awards, and winning the love of fans. The actor accomplished all three when he picked up his 14th People's Choice Award in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening. Depp took home the statuette for Best Movie Icon, winning out over stiff competition: Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, and Tom Cruise.
Depp's mere attendance at the event is newsworthy; it marks his first public appearance since his divorce from actress Amber Heard — and the allegations of domestic violence that shook Americans' faith in the A-lister.
Or, at least, that's what I thought happened. But Depp's genial reception at the show and the acceptance speech tells a very different story.
"I came here for one reason tonight and one reason only," Depp began. "I came here for you, the people, who through whatever good times or bad, have stood by me, trusted me. Thank you. You very, very graciously invited me here once again tonight. I appreciate that very much — you have no idea how much I appreciate it."
The 53-year-old should indeed be thankful for the people who stuck by him, because they all had good reason to seriously doubt his character in light of 2016's unsavory revelations. They include: Detailed written testimonies of reported violent incidents; photos of Heard's black eye; supposed texts between Heard and Depp's assistant; and a friend's firsthand account of calling 911 on Heard's behalf during an alleged attack. (In August, the couple reached a settlement out of court and released a reconciliatory joint statement.)
Now, just days after the couple's divorce was finalized, Depp is onstage thanking his adoring fans for believing he didn't do it — for validating him, for reassuring him that he is still an icon in their eyes, for loving him. (The actor could hardly get through a sentence of his speech without somebody in the crowd yelling out, "We love you!")
While Depp never says, "thank you for not believing my ex-wife's accusations that I physically assaulted her on multiple occasions," it's implied that this what he means.
That's why Depp's accolade is so disconcerting: it's a clear indicator that he has been forgiven and that all the nastiness dredged up in 2016 has been forgotten. (It sure as hell wasn't about his three onscreen performances in 2016: a lead role in Alice Through the Looking Glass and bit parts in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Yoga Hosers.)
What's worse is that the award wasn't arbitrated by some elite Hollywood organization. That would've been disappointing, of course, but, in a way, not as meaningful as this collective decision to redeem Depp. Given our eagerness to forgive our favorite stars and long history of sweeping doubts about their character under the carpet (Roman Polanski, Woody Allen, Casey Affleck), I have no doubt that this was just Depp's first stop on his great comeback tour of 2017.
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On Wednesday, TMZ leaked a troubling video of someone throwing a German Shepherd into a strong current during the filming of A Dog's Purpose.
After catching notice of the video, the animal rights organization PETA released a statement saying it was "calling on dog lovers to boycott the film in order to send the message that dogs and other animals should be treated humanely, not as movie props."
Josh Gad, who does the voiceover for the dog, reacted to the controversy in a Twitter statement.
"While I do not know all of the details and cannot speak to the level of care and caution that went into this moment (as I was never on set for the making of this film), I am shaken and sad to see any animal put in a situation against its will," he said. "As the proud owner of a rescued dog and a fervent supporter of organizations like PETA, I have reached out to the production team and studio to ask for an explanation for these disturbing images."
The production company Amblin Partners and distributor Universal Pictures denied wrongdoing, claiming in a statement to Entertainment Tonight that the set was "an ethical and safe environment for the animals."
An investigator hired by American Humane, which oversees the film industry's treatment of animals, is examining the case. In the meantime, the movie's safety representative has been put on leave.
"American Humane has reviewed the video and we are disturbed and concerned by the footage," the organization's Chief Communications Officer Mark Stubis told ET. "When the dog showed signs of resistance to jumping in the water, the scene should have been stopped."
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Access to safe and legal abortion has never come with the relative security of other kinds of reproductive healthcare services. Whereas banning the procedure hasn’t proven successful, lawmakers have found loopholes to create other barriers. TRAP laws that nitpick about the width of hallways or distance from one medical facility to another have come to pass in states like Texas and Oklahoma.
When the proverbial hands of abortion providers can’t be tied any tighter, these same lawmakers target the patients in need of abortion services. Mandatory ultrasounds and 24-hour waiting periods suggest that patients seeking abortion aren’t clear about the weight of their decision and need state intervention to handle it responsibly.
Shatterbox film director Anu Valia recognizes these undue burdens for exactly what they are. In her new short film Lucia, Before and After, Valia documents the brief (but still unnecessarily long) process of one woman, Lucia, as she waits the mandatory 24 hours before she can receive her abortion in Texas. By focusing on that relatively tiny span of time, abortion is framed as just one of the many decisions and circumstances someone might have to navigate in the grand scheme of their daily lives. The film infuses the “abortion narrative” with the humanity that it deserves.
Lucia, Before and After will be premiering at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. I was lucky enough to chat with Valia about why this film was so important to her.
I have to start by saying that this movie was beautifully shot. I’m a sucker for soft pastels and it was just so visually pleasing.
"Thank you! Lots of mood boards. Whenever I make movies lots of thought goes into it — and not just on my end. On the art director's end, on the costume designer's end, and the cinematographer's end — color palettes and creating this world that is visually consistent. We start talking sometimes months before about what colors are appropriate for which scenes, what lighting is appropriate for which scene. When it’s only daytime outside, it needs to be these colors. When it’s daytime inside, it can only be these colors. We just set a lot of really strict rules. We talk about these rules for literally months. Everyone shares images. We make sure that there’s no red in the frame. That was actually one of our rules [for this film]. That there was no red in any shot. We set these things out because making a movie is very hard, so if everyone is on the same page from the beginning you can make changes on the fly. It’s not so strict every second on set because it’s too hard to do that. But we can make these choices early and hopefully stick to these rules throughout the film."
"I just want them to experience this with her."
What inspired you to make this film?
"I’ve been writing a movie called We Strangers for a couple years now. It’s about a woman who is trying to get an abortion in Indiana. But that movie has a lot more characters, it’s longer, and has a longer timeframe. Abortion and women’s reproductive rights is an issue that is so important to me. It’s also important that women aren’t reduced to issues. There’s a full human being behind someone who wants to get an abortion. And none of these women are the same. They’re all very, very different. When laws are created that restrict women’s reproductive rights, how does that affect the person? The person behind the laws. This isn’t just 'a woman needs to get an abortion.' A woman is a life. She makes good decisions and bad decisions. I like making movies that aren’t 'issue movies.' Instead of thinking about the broader messages behind it, hopefully you’re more interested in the person."
What do you want people to take away from this film?
"This is a short film that deals very much with small moments that happen while a woman is waiting to get an abortion. What I really want to drive home is that everyone experiences [abortion] differently. Every single woman who I talked to that got an abortion had [a] different story. I can’t dictate some woman’s entire abortion experience. That’s why I want this to be [in the] present. That’s why I called this Lucia, Before and After. This is literally what happens right before. This is literally what happens right after. And her emotions are something we can extrapolate later. I don’t know how this is going to affect her 10 months from now, 10 years from now. What I can say is these are, maybe, moments that she’ll remember. Maybe she’ll remember seeing tap dancers. It’s supposed to feel like little tiny vignettes that hopefully all amass to this experience. Because that’s what life is. It’s a bunch of tiny memories."
What final thought do you want to leave with viewers?
"It would make me really happy if people felt really inside Lucia... this one woman’s experience. If they were just with her on the ride and felt for her while she went through this one day of her life [it would make me happy]. And they’re just in it with her, as opposed to judging her or feeling like there’s a message. I just want them to experience this with her."
It's real, and it's spectacular. Behold: the most expensive home in the United States.
Set on 924 Bel Air Road in L.A., the $250-million estate was officially listed as the country's priciest home for sale yesterday. The 38,000-square-foot, four-level property features two master suites, 10 huge guest bedrooms, and 21 bathrooms, according to People. There's also a 40-seat theater, a bowling alley, five bars, two fully stocked Champagne and wine cellars ( par -ty), and a seven-person staff is included. The home was built on spec, which means it was designed to be sold, rather than for a specific client (we can't wait to see who ends up living there — our money's on Leo DiCaprio).
Developer Bruce Makowsky was inspired by the luxury of the multi-million-dollar mega-yachts he researched when conceptualizing the estate. “This home was curated for the ultimate billionaire who wants the best of everything that exists in life,” Makowsky said in a press release. “Until now, the ultra-luxury market was void of homes that even came close to matching the level of mega-yachts and private jets that billionaires spend millions of dollars on every year. There are hundreds of new billionaires created each year and they are increasingly setting their sights on this coveted enclave of California for everything the state has to offer.”
You're not the only one saying, "But I can't even afford my teeny-tiny rent" right now. Owners.com gave us some perspective: You could buy over 516 houses in L.A. for this price (average cost of an L.A. home: $483,830). And, over 22 L.A. homes could fit inside (average size: 1,700 square feet). We wonder how many New York City apartments could fit into it.
See photos of the home, ahead.
The $250-million home in all its glory.
Photo: Courtesy of Berlyn Photography.
The movie theater — complete with love seats.
Photo: Courtesy of Berlyn Photography.
A view of L.A. is a must.
Photo: Courtesy of Berlyn Photography.
The bowling alley.
Photo: Courtesy of Berlyn Photography.
Dining in style.
Photo: Courtesy of Berlyn Photography.
The house by night.
Photo: Courtesy of Berlyn Photography.
Photos of famous folks grace the walls.
Photo: Courtesy of Berlyn Photography.
The biggest wine cellar we've ever seen.
Photo: Courtesy of Berlyn Photography.
A luxurious indoor spa.
Photo: Courtesy of Berlyn Photography.
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This story was originally published on January 4, 2017.
The Hadids have recently discovered the ease and comfort tracksuits. They're probably too young to remember the original matching set in all its early-aughts glory, but no matter: Track is back. Whether or not it's the first time they're experiencing this no-fuss, no-thought outfit, hey, at least the ultra-comfortable look is cool again. Each athleisure-embracing starlet has her own take on the classic: Margot Robbie and Cara Delevingne like to twin, Gigi Hadid likes hers personalized. Younger sister Bella has embraced this comeback trend in her off-duty style — and she's already landed on an outfit formula that works for her.
Step one: Find your tracksuit of choice — like this bright orange style with a contrasting hood the 20-year-old model wore recently. Then, to offset the loose fit of the tracksuit, pair it with a cropped tank. Sneakers are, of course, the preferred footwear for completing an athleisure look. (For the new face of Nike, that often means a pair of swoosh-stamped kicks.)
The Hadid way of tracksuit-ing, however, involves adding a touch of luxury. This could be done with a miniature leather bag with a not-so-itty-bitty price tag. (One of her favorites — black-and-red monogrammed Louis Vuitton style — retails for $1,910.) Now, we can, of course, skip this last step to achieve the look, much to the relief of our bank accounts. So, dig up those tracksuits of yore, polish your Air Force 1's, and put your best model-off-duty foot forward. See three examples of this formula in the slideshow, ahead.
There isn't much room for subtlety with the saturated orange hue of this tracksuit. Go bold or go home.
Photo: Bauer-Griffin/Getty images.
No need to tirelessly track down Bella Hadid's pants: The "Givenchy" label is literally written down the legs.
Photo: Marc Piasecki/GC Images.
Does a supermodel dinner date invite come with a dress code? Possibly, judging from this shot of Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Both opted for track pants (Bella's are Gucci, while Kendall's are from Vetements) and athletic-inspired jackets. New uniform, anyone?
Photo: Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto/ Getty Images.
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Even celebrities get bored when they're recovering from injuries.
When Priyanka Chopra suffered a concussion after falling while filming Quantico, she wasn't allowed to watch TV or read during the three days she had to take off work. Chopra was still interested in Amy Schumer's book, The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo, though — so she listened to the audiobook version.
"I was taken to the ER, and they did a CAT scan and they said it was a concussion, so I had to take three days off work," Chopra told Entertainment Tonight of the injury. "I just sat on my couch and literally just listened to audiobooks. I was listening to Amy Schumer talk to me through the weekend, I was listening to her book because I couldn't watch TV, I couldn't read a book, so I just had Amy Schumer in my ears the whole weekend."
Chopra isn't letting the concussion keep her down, though — she's still planning on doing her own stunts, according to ET. "I've done so many stunts before and I never got hurt," Chopra told the news outlet. We're glad to hear the actress had a speedy recovery and that she's still planning on being as badass as ever.
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This story was originally posted December 9, 2016.
Growing up, many of us had to fight for our right to wear makeup. And the crazy thing is, after ceding to that initial victory, we’re not sure our dads ever even noticed whether we were wearing the stuff or not — and we can say with certainty they didn't pay attention to the techniques we used to apply it. But the father of Reddit user _gina_marie_ is not the norm. Not only does he see his daughter’s makeup game, he is sweetly raising the stakes.
In a post to the subreddit group Makeup Addiction titled “My dad got me a makeup sponge,” Gina Marie shared a photo of a rectangular sponge made for crafting or interior paint touchups. She explained that when buying gear to paint a helmet, her dad, “saw the sponges on a stick and thought, well, she does put on makeup with a sponge, so why not get her one on a stick so it'll be easier to control,” she wrote.
Of course, makeup sponges are far less porous than those used for crafting projects — and we can’t imagine the amount of product that would be absorbed by this brush’s sizeable holes or how its grittier texture would feel against our skin. But that’s beside the point. The gesture was so sweet — and Gina Marie knew it. “I graciously thanked him for it and promised I would try it out,” she reports.
The online community exploded with collective awws and feel-good comments. (How could they not? This is the cutest dad move, ever.) And in response, Gina Marie managed to melt our hearts even more.
“He really loves that I wear makeup,” she added to the thread. “His mother modeled for Estée Lauder and I think it makes him think of his mother when I talk about new foundations I'm trying or new lip colors. He says I look like her, too. It's something nice we can talk [about] and bond over.” And just like that, we are calling our dads to say, "I love you."
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