Dylan Sprouse has been a busy bee lately — he's opening a mead bar in Brooklyn (seriously, mead) called All-Wise. He was just cast in a new movie called Carte Blanche, and he's definitely been growing out his hair. Life comes at you fast after The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, but the elder Sprouse twin is caught up in the lesser aspects of fame: a public cheating scandal.
The drama began when his girlfriend (now ex-girlfriend?) of three years, model Dayna Frazer, posted a crying selfie on her Instagram story captioned "When you find out your bf cheated on you lol." She immediately deleted the post, but we all know that screenshots happen faster than the speed of light. Fan were heartbroken and furious that he was being accused of cheating, and came out defending Frazer.
Sprouse then took to Twitter to clear the air — kind of. He didn't deny the accusations of cheating, he just said that "by adhering to an assumption based on limited information, you neglect the complicated nature of this issue," which, let's be real, is verbose fuccboi code for "yes, I totally did it." He continues on by tweeting "The truth always has two sides, and those sides have motivations, and those motivations, despite how cloudy they currently seem, are private."
Look, if Leonard could come clean to Kourtney, Dylan Sprouse can do the same. When it comes to cheating, typically there's no gray areas: it either happened or it didn't. Of course situations are complicated, but hurting someone you love is not. Dayna, please call your girlfriends immediately.
Sexism in the tech industry is unfortunately nothing new. A recent study by the Kapor Center for Social Impact and Harris Poll found that one in 10 women in tech receives unwanted sexual attention.
Lydia Jones, an 18-year-old tech entrepreneur in England, experienced it early in her career and decided to speak out. It started when she reached out to Vishal Morjaria, another tech entrepreneur, for advice on meeting startup mentors in London. Her startup Trooops is based in the north of England, and she said she was having a hard time finding connections and funding in that region.
"I simply asked him if he could introduce me to any mentors or advisors in London for growth and funding," Jones told Mashable.
But the conversation quickly got creepy. First, he asked her if she was single, when she was clearly looking for career advice and not to have a personal conversation. When she plainly said "No," he kept going. Eventually finding out that she's a lesbian, he responded, "Oh that's cute!!" (um, okay), and kept prying with questions like, "So men don't turn you on at all?"
So I professionally asked for help and it ended this way.
When Mashable reached out to him, he used the fact that she said she was open about her sexuality as an excuse to continue harassing her, completely missing the point. Just because she said "Yeah" with a smiley face when he asked her if she was "open" — whether or not she was being honest or just trying to get him off her case — doesn't mean he had an invitation to continue his clearly unwanted advances.
"In the end I didn't say much else because I found out that it wasn't appropriate to ask her even though she said she was open," he said. "I understand how the digital and text word can be misunderstood but if this was said in person it wouldn't have been a big deal."
He added: "If you heard me talking in person you'd know I'm a nice person and I'm a very open conversationalist."
Nice try, but there's no ambiguity in those texts. They're inappropriate in a work context — on or offline — which is clearly how she approached the conversation. They also betray a larger problem about the tech industry.
"In my opinion, this vibe won’t really change until we have a female founder or CEO of a platform on the same scale as a Airbnb or Twitter," Jones told Mashable. "But it should not have to be that way for women to be heard."
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We all look for inspiration in different ways. Some people turn to religion; some turn to the self-help section at the local Barnes & Noble. Some crank up their go-to motivational tunes (read: anything by Destiny's Child), while others pore over The Secret and try to bibbidy-bobbedy-boo their way into realization of their goals.
And us? Well, a good ol' movie night always helps. Whether it's a biopic celebrating someone who turned the world upside-down for the better, a sports film with "Eye of the Tiger" on repeat, or a tale of overcoming adversity, certain movies simply have a knack for lifting us up and inspiring us to do more and be more.
Who hasn't aspired to the wisdom of Atticus Finch, or the tenacity of Rocky Balboa? What movie-goer hasn't felt a spring in their step after watching the women of Hidden Figures rightfully get their due? Hell, even the Jamaican bobsled team can make a compelling case for the importance of chasing your dreams, no matter how far-fetched they may seem.
Looking to shake yourself out of complacency and get a little fired up? These films should do the trick.
Rocky(1976)
Go drink your raw egg smoothie, run up flights of stairs, and get ready to take on whatever challenges come your way.
Lion(2016)
In Lion, the truth is more grand and unlikely than you'd ever believe in a novel. When he's five, Saroo is separated from his older brother on a trip away from their rural Indian village. After surviving alone for months in Kolkata, Saroo is eventually taken to an orphanage and adopted by Australians. Though he grows up in a loving household, memories of his former life haunt him. Then, when the technology of Google Earth becomes available, Saroo commits himself to finding his lost home, even though all he remembers is the presence of a water tower and the number of days he was on a train.
Lion is based on the true story of Saroo Brierley.
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October Sky(1999)
In this movie based on a true story, Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal), the son of a West Virginia coal miner, breaks from his expected path and finds a passion for rocketry. With the help of an encouraging teacher, Homer and his friends shoot for the stars (literally). It's one of the ultimate feel-good movies.
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Erin Brokovitch(2000)
Who says women can't do it all? In this film based off a true story, a single mother becomes a legal assistant and, with sheer determination, takes down a California company polluting the state's water supply.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty(2013)
Working in Life magazine's photo department, Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) spends his days developing photos of other people's adventures. At last, he gets an adventure of his own: Find the perfect cover for Life' s last print issue. Walter will trek around the world to find the elusive photographer Sean O'Connell (Sean Penn) to provide the cover image.
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The Little Prince(2015)
Like the iconic children's book, this clever film adaptation will inspire you to hold on to a youthful sense of wonder and curiosity — no matter how old and jaded you've become.
Spirited Away(2001)
Feeling worn down by the monotony of adult life? Recapture the whimsy, imagination, and occasional terror of being a child in a confusing world with the classic Japanese film, Spirited Away. The plot is wacky. Chihiro and her parents turn off the road to an enchanted market. Her parents turn into pigs after eating the food, and Chihiro gets recruited to work in a spa for spirits. Despite the spirits' efforts to erode her sense of self, Chihiro remains determined to save her parents.
The Intouchables(2011)
This unlikely friendship between a wealthy paraplegic and his new caretaker from the rough suburbs of Paris will make you believe in life, love, friendship, and everything good in the world. The best part? It's based on a true story.
The Theory of Everything (2014)
Eddie Redmayne won an Oscar for his moving portrayal of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. The biopic captures Hawking's fight to have his brilliant discoveries communicated to the world, pushing back against the physical limitations of his motor neurone disease.
Selma (2014) Who's more inspiring than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Ava DuVernay's Oscar-winning drama about King's fight for civil rights and the events leading up to his march on Washington is moving and motivational. A true testament to the ability of one person to make a difference.
Moana(2016) At last, a Disney princess who doesn't need some floppy-haired prince to save her hide. Despite the efforts of The Rock's mighty demigod Maui, it's clear that Moana is the one with all the strength and determination. Get it, girl.
Pictured: Moana
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Every word out of Morgan Freeman's mouth will have you nodding your head in agreement. This drama starring Freeman (Red) and Tim Robbins (Andy) is about so much more than just prison life; it's about holding on to hope, letting yourself live, and tap-tap-tapping away at those goals.
Pictured: Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman
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Strictly Ballroom (1992) Though it's one of director Baz Luhrmann's lesser-known films, this Australian rom-com is a must-watch for anyone who likes to cheer on underdogs, so-called ugly ducklings, and splendid, sequined dance numbers.
Pictured: Tara Morice and Paul Mercurio
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Milk (2008) Like MLK, Harvey Milk was a hugely important champion of civil rights who met a tragic end. Sadly, few outside the LGBT community knew about his work and legacy as the first openly gay man to hold political office in the U.S. until this biopic was released.
Pictured: Sean Penn as Milk
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Hidden Figures (2016) Let's hear it for the unsung heroes of the Space Race: the Black female geniuses who helped send John Glenn to space.
Pictured: Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson, and Octavia Spencer
Photo: 20th Century Fox/REX/Shutterstock.
Remember the Titans (2000) Come for the early Ryan Gosling film credit, stay for the powerful story of a newly desegregated football team beating the odds, one racist official at a time.
Pictured: Will Patton and Denzel Washington
Photo: Moviestore Collection/REX/Shutterstock.
A League of Their Own (1992) This story about the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League still makes us want to trade it all in for a baseball bat.
Pictured: Rosie O'Donnell and Madonna
Photo: Moviestore Collection/REX/Shutterstock.
Slumdog Millionaire (2009) With all due respect to Drake, Jamal's (Dev Patel) started-from-the-bottom-now-we're-here story has his beat. Dude won a pile of money, got the girl, and broke it down to "Jai Ho"... what could possibly be better?
Pictured: Dev Patel as Jamal
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To Kill a Mockingbird (1992) This film has so many bittersweet and tragic moments, but somehow Atticus Finch's (Gregory Peck) moral compass guides us through. Let's just forget all about Go Set a Watchman, shall we?
Pictured: Mary Badham and Gregory Peck
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Creed (2015) Consider this a blanket endorsement for the inspirational attributes of all 3 billion Rocky films.
Pictured: Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan
Photo: Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros./MGM/REX/Shutterstock.
Working Girl (1988) Never mind your body. If you've got a mind for business, this tale of an unappreciated underling who outbosses her boss is pure inspo-board material. Here's to one day getting your own office and having your best friend shout it from the rooftops.
Pictured: Melanie Griffith
Photo: 20th Century Fox/REX/Shutterstock.
Eddie the Eagle (2016) This feel-good sports film about Britain's first Olympic ski-jumper is an excellent reminder that it's not whether you win or lose, it's whether you even dare to dream.
Pictured: Taron Egerton
Photo: Larry D Horricks/20th Century Fox/Marv Films/Saville Productions/REX/Shutterstock.
Bend It Like Beckham (2002) Responsible for countless young girls signing up for soccer (okay, fine, football) teams.
Pictured: Parminder Nagra
Photo: Bend It Films/Film Council/REX/Shutterstock.
Sing (2016) Yes, that was you totally tearing up at an animated elephant overcoming her crippling stage fright.
Pictured: Meena, voiced by Tori Kelly
Photo: Universal Studios/REX/Shutterstock.
Hector and The Search for Happiness (2014) This under-the-radar film stars Simon Pegg as a bored British psychiatrist who travels the world in search of meaning. Think of it as the male version of Eat Pray Love.
Pictured: Simon Pegg as Hector
Photo: Egoli Tossell Film/Film Afrika World Wide/Construction Film/Wild Bunch/REX/Shutterstock.
Eat Pray Love (2010) Speak of the devil. For all its criticisms, this film based on Elizabeth Gilbert's bestseller is a handy argument for leaving the drama behind and indulging in some self-discovery. Now, who's going to bankroll all this navel-gazing?
Pictured: Julia Roberts
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Cool Runnings (1993) If Jamaica can have an Olympic bobsled team, you can at least take a stab at whatever your goal may be.
Pictured: Malik Yoba, Leon Robinson, Doug E. Doug, and Rawle D. Lewis
Photo: Paramount/REX/Shutterstock.
Joy (2015) Anyone with big dreams and a thankless job can take comfort in the story of self-made businesswoman Joy Mangano, a struggling single mother who became a hugely successful entrepreneur.
Pictured: Jennifer Lawrence as Mangano
Photo: Fox 2000/REX/Shutterstock.
La La Land (2016) Love story aside, this musical rom-com is really about pursuing your dreams.
Norma Rae (1979) Sally Field's factory worker taught us the art of fighting the man and standing up for your rights.
Pictured: Sally Field
Photo: 20th Century Fox/Rex/Shutterstock.
The Pursuit of Happyness(2006) Nothing like a real-life rags-to-riches story to motivate you (and make you cry like a baby).
Pictured: Will and Jaden Smith
Photo: Zade Rosenthal/Columbia/REX/Shutterstock.
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When it comes to curly hair, oils are a major key. In fact, almost every single complaint you have about your curls can be resolved with the right oil: from frizz to lack of shine, brittle hair, and even split ends. Curly hair tends to hold less hydration than straight hair. This lack of hydration causes frizz, making hair look dull (read: no shine). A lack of hydration also causes brittle hair, which leads to more split ends. All of this stems from your curl pattern, not a natural inclination that you have for drier hair. The oils produced on your scalp — a.k.a. sebum — are what hydrate hair, adding shine, decreasing frizz, and giving it strength.
For those with straight hair, those oils slip down the shaft rather easily. Brushes help pull oils from the scalp down, and distributes them throughout the hair. Since it's difficult for oils to slide down a spiral or coil, this is why curly hair textures are drier than straight versions. But you don't need a brush or even your natural oils to get a shiny, frizz-free style. All you need is the right hair oil. "They're a wonderful way to moisturize the hair," says Sarah Stevens, a curly-hair vlogger for WaterLily716. "And, they are totally natural. Most pure oils are easy to remove from the hair and they don't contain synthetic ingredients."
FYI, there are two main types of oils: sealing and moisturizing. Sealing oils (think jojoba) seal in moisture, meaning that you'll need to apply water or conditioner to your hair beforehand for them to really work. Moisturizing oils (we're talking coconut, olive, or avocado) are heavier than sealing oils and can be used alone to moisturize the hair. Sealing and moisturizing oils are meant to be used at different times — one after a shower, for instance, and the other during a deep-conditioning treatment — and each applied in different ways. You can use an oil to hydrate your scalp, encourage hair growth via massaging, reduce split ends, add in your conditioner, apply a heat treatment (with a heavier oil) — the options go on and on.
In general, though, most women with curly hair use multiple types of oils to perfect their style and to address their individual needs. Ahead, we've identified some of the most common natural oils, plus tips on how to use them. Read on to find the one for you.
Olive Oil You're probably more accustomed to using olive oil in the kithen, but this moisturizing oil is also a great beauty aid. The added slippage that works so well in cooking also aids in detangling, moisturizing, and adding shine to hair.
"I use olive oil to detangle my hair and for hot oil treatments," says natural-hair blogger Sugar of WhoIsSugar. "When I'm running low on conditioner, I'll add some olive oil to it, too," she adds.
Olivers & Co. Everyday Olive Oil, $25, available at Olivers & Co.
Palmer's Conditioning Spray Oil, $5.95, available at Palmer's.
Kiehl's Strengthening and Hydrating Hair Oil-in-Cream, $25, available at Kiehl's.
Jojoba Oil When it comes to replicating your sebum to get all-natural shine, Stevens' go-to is jojoba. "I absolutely love jojoba oil," says Sugar. "I use it to seal in the moisture in my hair, to add shine, and to reduce frizz. Also, jojoba oil doesn't clog the pores on my scalp because it is similar to sebum, the scalp's natural oil."
Stevens is a fan of the LOC method (liquid-oil-cream), and says jojoba is the best oil for this popular hair method. "I spray my hair with a water conditioner mixture. Then I apply a few drops of jojoba oil to either side of my hair, and seal everything by applying a small amount of gel or cream," she says.
The best way to use this sealing oil, adds Sugar, is to apply it to freshly washed and conditioned hair. "I apply it to soaking wet hair or on top of a leave-in conditioner. This is how I seal in the moisture," she says. "I tend to focus more of the oil on the ends of my hair because they are the oldest and more prone to breakage and split ends. I also pair jojoba oil with my gel when I do a wash-and-go. The jojoba oil adds shine and it reduces the crunch. When I take out my two strand twists (for twist outs), I use jojoba oil to reduce the frizz and to add shine."
For those with thinner curls, Stevens says jojoba is your best option. "If you have thin hair that is easily weighed down, try to stay away from heavier oils like coconut and olive oil when you are styling your hair," she says. "Try jojoba oil or grapeseed oil instead."
Desert Essence Organics 100% Pure Jojoba Oil, $13, available at Walgreens.
Coconut Oil While jojoba oil gets rave reviews from several curly and natural hair bloggers, coconut oil comes in a very close second for its ability to reduce dandruff and help heal a dry scalp.
"Coconut oil is a little harder to work with because it's often a solid at room temperature, but it's worth it," says Stevens. "I use it in deep treatments for the hair and on my scalp as well. It's one of the few oils with small enough molecules that will penetrate the hair shaft."
One downside of coconut oil is that it's solid when at room temperature, so you have to be a bit more careful with it than you would using a lighter oil like jojoba or rose oil. "Coconut oil is great, but during the colder months, it will solidify in your hair and turn your hair white," says Sugar. "So, only use a little bit!"
"If my scalp is feeling dry or flaky, I will apply coconut oil to my scalp for about 30 minutes before I take a shower or the night before," says Stevens. "I might also do a deep treatment on my hair with oil. I will take a regular conditioner and mix in my favorite oils along with some honey, then apply the treatment to wet hair."
Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, $5.99, available at Trader Joe's stores.
Argan Oil
If you're blowing your curls straight, this stuff gives you blow dry bar-worthy results. "It works best as a treatment to add moisture and shine — and to help prevent frizz," hairstylist Ryan Richman says. It can also be used after you style: "Simply rub a few drops in the palm of your hand and comb through hair with your fingers for a healthy, shiny finish."
Morocconoil Moroccanoil Treatment, $34, available at Sephora.
OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Penetrating Oil, $7.99, available at Walgreens.
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That's a very different statement from one he gave earlier that day to WMMR’s Preston & Steve, in which he claimed "no decision [has been] made just yet." Was Craig just playing it cool until he could talk about the news on The Late Show, or was he really unaware if he would reprise the role until that very night?
That's between Bond and his bosses at MI6, but it's worth mentioning that it once looked highly unlikely that the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo actor would return to the role of 007. During an interview with Time Out in 2015, Craig was very honest about not wanting to do another Bond flick:
"Now? I’d rather…slash my wrists," he told the outlet. "No, not at the moment. Not at all. That’s fine. I’m over it at the moment. We’re done. All I want to do is move on."
One person rumored to be taking on the role? Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam, who broke hearts when he revealed on Late Night with Conan O’Brien that it was unlikely to happen:
"I can say two things. I'm English and I look devilishly handsome in a suit," the actor said on the talk show. "[But] nobody has called me about playing James Bond, so I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen."
Hunnam can get in line behind Craig — clearly, he's not ready to pass the torch along just yet.
Get ready to pour it up, pour it up in honor of Rihanna’s latest sock collection with Stance. The Navy will be pleased to know that on Wednesday, their singer-in-chief introduced two new Fenty for Stanc e box sets, simply because she wants to outfit you from your face to your feet. And we’re not mad about it — especially when it includes paying homage to some of her most iconic red carpet looks.
Now we can stan out — and rightfully, so — over Rihanna's “most incredible and uncommonly cool outfits,” Stance told Women’s Wear Daily. The first, “Rihanna Music Video Box,” features the red lip and denim shorts look from her “Pour It Up” video and the yellow, red, black, and green dress that she wore in for “Work.” The second, the “Rihanna Award Show Box” includes what Stance is calling “her most jaw dropping award show looks:” the Adam Selman Swarovski crystal dress from the 2014 Met Gala, and the Guo Pei yellow gown she wore to the 2015 Met Gala.
When Rihanna was announced as Stance’s creative director in 2015, the company's executive vice president, Candy Harris, told Refinery29 that “together, Rihanna and Stance have the ability to take an accessory you’ve never thought about and transform it into one you can’t live without.” And we’re inclined to agree.
Fenty For Stance Rihanna Music Video Box, $48, available at Stance.
Fenty For Stance Rihanna Award Show Box, $48, available at Stance.
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There's not enough money in the world to convince me not to remove my makeup at night. The lazy devil on my shoulder that onced cooed, Go to bed, you'll wash your face in the morning, has been suffocated by a medicine cabinet stocked with tried-and-true makeup removers that get the job done as effectively and quickly as possible.
So when GlamGlow launched its first sheet mask, one that claims to remove all your makeup in three minutes, I was very skeptical — but eager to test it out.
Here's the thing with sheet masks: They lock in whatever treatment the cotton cloth is soaked in. Normally, sheet masks are all-stars when it comes to offering up intense levels of hydration. But cleansing? Not typically on the menu. But GlamGlow's latest launch, Bubblesheet, is a bubbling sheet mask, like many we've seen on Reddit and Snapchat, only it offer an innovative twist on the K-beauty mainstay.
Bubblesheet contains green tea and charcoal and promises to purge your pores of dirt, oil, and makeup — so much so it can replace your nightly cleanser. Um, excuseme?! Traditional bubbling masks infuse oxygen into the skin when smoothed over the face, leaving you feeling squeaky clean and rejuvenated. But that's on freshly-washed skin — not a full face of makeup.
So what happened? Predictably, my makeup didn't slip right off. I still needed two rounds of micellar water to actually feel totally clean and get rid of my eye makeup, but there was an upside I really enjoyed, purely for the entertainment factor: This baby bubbles more than any other mask I've ever used. Usually, the actual bubbles are disappointing and disappear all too quickly; Bubblesheet's tiny white suds bubbled for hours — even after I tossed it in the garbage.
I'll be sticking with my trusty makeup removers from now and using this sheet mask on cleansed skin to get the full glowy, hydrated effect — because the only thing scarier than the photo above is the thought of foundation and dirt being trapped in my pores for any longer than necessary.
The pilot of Riverdale opened with the discovery of the body of Jason Blossom (Trevor Stines) and ended with Fred Andrews (Luke Perry) bleeding out on the floor of Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe, so it's not like the show was ever soft. However, I don't think any fan expected it to go full-on creepypasta, which is what it Aguirre-Sacasa is teasing on his Twitter account.
The showrunner took to the social media platform to share one insanely unsettling photo, which seems to be a child's drawing of a young Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) and Jason. Also in the pic? Someone called "The Sugar Man" who totally resembles Millennial bogeyman, Slenderman.
"Lock your doors, #Riverdale, the Sugar Man is coming," the TV writer warns fans.
Could Sugar Man be Riverdale 's new villain? It's quite possible — he certainly doesn't look happy in the above drawing. And why is he holding a bag of sugar? Could it have some connection to the maple syrup blood feud the Blossom and Cooper family became wrapped up in?
Fans have plenty of theories.
"Sugar= white stuff, white stuff=drugs, Sugarman=sells sugar, Sugarman=sells drugs," wrote one fan in response to the image. Could the deceased Cliff Blossom (Barclay Hope) actually be the bogeyman? He did sell drugs...
Sugar= white stuff White stuff=drugs Sugarman=sells sugar Sugarman=sells drugs
After dropping $80 on a fancy manicure, the last thing anyone wants is for it to go unnoticed. But what if there was a way to guarantee that no one misses out on seeing your totally rad (and pricey) polish? Cuticle tattoos are the answer — and they're about to be a major game changer for your manicure.
According to PopSugar, these tiny finger tattoos are exactly what the name suggests: small designs, dots, and lines that are placed directly next to the cuticle on one or more fingers. Think of them as midi rings, but cooler — and way more permanent. However, just like other tattoos placed on spots that tend to fade fast, cuticle tattoos might need some touching up through the years. Also, a PSA to anyone with low pain tolerance: these tattoos will hurt, thanks to how bony fingers tend to be.
Of course, if you're not quite ready to make that amount of commitment yet, you can always test out this look with flash tattoos. Some brands even have designs specifically made to fit your cuticle area. Praise.
Click through to check out some of our favorite cuticle designs. From minimal dots to graphic designs, there's a little ink for everyone. And trust us when we say your manicure has never looked this good.
For the ultimate minimal design, try a mixture of thin lines and tiny dots.
Pair your simple dots with an ornate mani and all eyes will be on you.
This design features more dots on longer fingers — plus several dot sizes – to give a dimensional look.
Which came first: the tattoo or the Adidas logo?
Highlight just one nail on each hand for something that's more unexpected...
Or load up each finger with multiple tattoos.
Tip: Add dots to your mani to create a cohesive look.
These understated dots look so good next to statement rings.
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I wish I loved anything now half as much as I loved Pokémon as a kid. Long before I got angry at my mom for her completely bonkers political views, I got so pissed at her for pronouncing it as Poké-MAN. I didn’t even care about the cards — it was all about the early 8-bit Game Boy, with the shitty black-and-white graphics and the huge plastic cartridge you shoved in the top to open up a whole new world of Pikachu and friends. I still feel a little wistful when I think about the theme song from the original animated series: Pokémon, gotta catch ‘em / Aheart so true / Our courage will pull us through / Pokémon / oh, you’re my best friend / in a world we must defend.
Everyone was obsessed with the Pokémon Go app for a month or two last summer, but it’s been all about unicorns and mermaids and Lisa Frank ever since. Until now! Etsy user SimbaeShop has created a full nine-piece set of Pokémon makeup brushes, and they are the real deal. There’s a fan brush, a flat shader brush, a large blending brush, a small blending brush, a pencil brush, a small flat shade brush, a small pencil brush, an eyeliner brush, and a lip brush. Each one features a different species of Pokémon, and you will want to — dare I say it? — catch ‘em all.
You can score the whole crew on Etsy for $42.50 — which seems like a pretty fair price to relive the best parts of your childhood without draining your phone battery before you’ve even left the house à la Go. (Let’s not even get into that whole personal data-collecting situation.)
Fanning's role will put her in the shoes of Violet, mentor to an aspiring singer who leaves a bad family life behind in order to pursue a career in the pop world. However, Fanning isn't dressed in a Taylor Swift-esque mini-dress or one of Lady Gaga's quirkier ensembles. Instead, she's wearing a white tee shirt, loose grey sweats, and blonde hair that looks like it belongs on Courtney Love.
"the pop sensation has begun #teenspirit rehearsal," wrote Fanning on Instagram.
It's unclear if Fanning is in costume, or if she just wanted to wear something comfy. However, given that she's seemingly performing on a stage with effects in the background, it might be safe to speculate that it's the former. (Though being able to wear sweatpants to work is definitely a perk of any job.)
If this attire is a costume, it tells us a little bit about what to expect from Violet. Perhaps she's not a pop star, but a total rocker chick that the soon-to-be pop sensation is inspired by. (If Fanning needs a little pep talk on how to play a rockstar, she can look no further than her sister, Dakota, who played icon Cherie Currie in the 2010 film The Runaways.)
While we don't know too much about the new movie, it is brought to us by a producer of La La Land. So whatever Fanning is singing in her new Instagram photo, be it a grunge rock tune or a pop track, good luck getting it out of your head.
Looking for a destination where it's wine o' clock no matter what? The Napa Valley Wine Train is the place.
According to Delish, the restored locomotive takes passengers through some of California's top vineyards, including big names such as Mondavi, Beringer, and Raymond Vineyards while offering up themed packages and gourmet meals.
It's time to book a trip to California, ASAP.
If train travel seems a bit old-school, the Napa Valley Wine Train embraces that M.O. 100%. Restorers have brought the train cars back to their early 20th-century grandeur, but added modern touches like Vista Dome rail cars, which offer visitors panoramic views of the vines and stunning wine country scenery. No matter what your schedule may be, the train runs every day, so it's easy to fit into a vacation, no matter how cramped itineraries get. However, being open to a few different days can be fruitful if wine fans are looking for a specific adventure.
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Special events include Meet the Maker tours, which add additional wine pairings to dining packages; Romance on the Rails, a lovey-dovey package aimed at couples; and even a murder mystery-themed voyage.
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The wine may be a major draw, but the food's not too shabby either. The train is outfitted with three kitchens and every meal is prepared by hand, so it's the complete opposite of plane food being served up at 30,000 feet.
The Gourmet Express package, which is the most accessible in terms of price, starts at $146 and the special events go up from there and include everything including the round-trip train ride, food, and, of course, a sip of vino to welcome passengers to the train.
Additional wine pairings are an extra add-on. Lunch and dinner packages are available, depending on the day and the trip, so there's no excuse not to indulge.
A casserole dish filled with bubbling hot mac and cheese and topped with iridescent red Flamin' Hot Cheetos is placed before me. Everyone at the table leans forward, phones in hand, as we try to snap the bizarre entrée in front of us. It sits atop a table cloth of trompe l'oeil Cheetah fur, with an implication that is too dark to contemplate. From a nearby TV, a CGI Chester Cheetah greets guests by name so, thankfully, it's not his pelt we are dining on. A portrait of Chester, hangs on a wall complete with Cheetos wall paper, staring down at everything. I take a sip of my neon orange cocktail, gird myself, and dig in. And so begins my dining experience at Spotted Cheetah, the world’s first Cheetos-inspired restaurant.
Earlier in the evening, before I was introduced to Mac ‘n Cheetos and an array of other Cheetos-inspired dishes, I had posed a question to the fellow journalists at my table: What is it about Cheetos that garners such devoted fans? It seemed like an obvious question to ask at a multi-course meal featuring the cheese-dusted corn snack. But none of the answers were satisfactory.
“Anything made from corn is delicious,” someone pointed out. True, but lots of corn snacks, like Doritos and Fritos, have yet to yield pop-ups of their own.
“It’s the mascot,” someone else ventured, though I find that doubtful. Over the years he's gone from being a hepcat to a jerk, to a British cheetah who is also a restaurateur?
Maybe the alchemy is less complicated — maybe Cheetos really are that good. Which could explain why the reaction to the news of the Spotted Cheetah’s three-night, pop-up restaurant in New York City was a race for tables instead of head-scratching confusion. (The waiting list has over 1,000 people on it and guests have included the Foodgød himself, Jonathan Cheban.) This would also explain why everyone I told where I would be going that night reacted with a kind of pained jealousy — like I had told them I was headed to the last restaurant on earth.
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While the Spotted Cheetah is not the last eatery on earth, there is certainly no other establishment like it. To say every inch was dripped with Cheetos references would do a disservice to the fever dream that was being inside the joint. I can only guess here, but it might be comparable to eating a hallucinogen-laced cheese puff while thinking only of the color orange.
Anything and everything that could have a paw print or Cheetah spot on it did, including the bright orange toilet paper. Even the moist towelettes provided were on theme, in Cheetah spot-inspired dishes, instructing us to wipe our paws. It was a disorienting experience, and that’s before the food even arrived.
All the recipes came from celebrity chef Anne Burrell, and involved an array of Cheetos products, from classics to ones you might have forgotten about. (Cheetos Sweetos, anyone?) We started with an amuse bouche of grilled cheese and tomato soup containing three different kinds of Cheetos. Next was fried green tomatoes in a white cheddar Cheetos crust, and meatballs made with Cheetos crumbs and topped with a Cheetos garnish.
Our main courses, served family style, were Flamin’ Hot Mac ‘n Cheetos and Flamin’ Hot Limón Chicken Tacos, all also made with a dizzying mix of Cheetos dust, puffs, and crunches. Dessert, featuring a mix of savory and sugary Cheetos treats (cookies and crepes included), was perhaps the nadir. Though, to be fair, I was so overly stuffed at that point, any additional food would have seemed revolting, no matter how appealing.
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Of the parade of dishes, the Purrfectly Fried Green Tomatoes had the most obvious Cheetos flavor without needing the aid of an additional Cheetos-y topping. The chips somehow managed to add a savory, cheesy crunch to a familiar summer classic, and managed to feel both refined and nostalgic.
The Mac ‘n Cheetos, sadly, was disappointing. Despite being made with cavatappi pasta, one of the funniest shapes to say and eat, the Cheetos-dust sauce tasted more like a classic béchamel. It was topped with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, which seemed promising, but they were whole. A dust might have given the dish a satisfying crust, adding that familiar flavor in every bite. Instead, fully-sized Cheetos pieces were strewn across a food that really didn't need them there.
But, maybe the Spotted Cheetah restaurant was an impossible feat from the get-go. You can’t improve on perfection, and Cheetos, in their natural state, might just be perfect. After all that food, what I really wanted was a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. It’s doesn’t get better than that.
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Love 'em or hate 'em, strapless bras are a pain we have to work around. On the one hand, I really want to champion them; I look wistfully at various styles while shopping online and wonder what could be better than the freedom to wear anything — weird criss-cross straps? the mass hysteria of the off-the-shoulder top trend? dare I say it, a crop top? — without having to worry about a pesky strap or two peeking out.
But in reality, as a woman extremely well-endowed in the cleavage arena, I’ve encountered many limitations. Some strapless bras are stiffly shaped and seemingly spiked with Victorian era corset underwire that I feel breathless from ribcage constriction. Others, while at least forgiving enough to allow for proper respiration, ride down so often that you’re shimmying through your day fighting a losing battle against gravity. (Believe me, I would not wish upon my worst enemy a sweaty summer evening with a strapless bra slip-sliding down one’s torso as panic builds over the very real possibility of a public nip-slip.)
After a decade of living with a DDD+ chest, I’ve picked up a tip or two for what I’ve found works for me. No two breasts are alike, but for those of you having trouble finding supportive-yet-comfortable strapless styles, click ahead a few of our favorites.
Bra: Wacoal's Red Carpet Strapless Bra Size Range: 30DD - 40G Why It Works: Comfort is key but also upsettingly difficult to find in a supportive strapless bra. The red carpet is quite simply amazing. It has wide straps around the sides that help the bra stay put and the nylon fabric cups are soft, not stiff.
Wacoal Red Carpet Convertible Strapless Bra, $65, available at Wacoal.
Bra: Torrid's Push-Up Strapless Microfiber & Lace Bra Size Range: 38B - 48DDD Why It Works: An often overlooked element in strapless bras are silicone. This bra comes with a silicone lined band and cups. If the thick band wasn't enough to help keep this bra up, that will.
Torrid Push-up Strapless Microfiber & Lace Bra, $54.90 $41.17, available at Torrid.
Bra: Wonderbra's Ultimate Strapless Bra Size Range: 30D - 38G Why It Works: Support, support, support. We can't stress enough how much we want bra designers to hear our plea for support. Searching for a longline, bustier-esque bra is often a good fallback. It's not quite a corset so it won't dig into your ribcage, but it will help to hold up your bra cups.
Wonderbra Perfect Strapless Push-up Bandeau Bra, prices vary, available at Amazon.
Bra: Curvy Kate's Luxe Strapless Bra Size Range: 28D - 38H Why It Works: The thicker the band, the better the hold. This strapless bra's wide hook and clasp band prevents slippage which in turn helps with support. The cups are also a balcony shape so there's no need to worry about them cutting into the tops of your breasts.
Curvy Kate Luxe Black Strapless Bra, $75, available at Curvy Kate.
Bra: Curvy Couture's Strapless Sensation Multi-Way Push-Up Size Range: 36C - 44H Why It Works: The uniboob concern is real when it comes to full coverage strapless bras. This strapless bra comes with deep contour cups to keep the singular breast look at bay.
Curvy Couture Strapless Multi-way Push-up Bra, $65, available at Bare Necessities.
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According to Lili Reinhart's interview with Elle, her character, Betty, will be dealing with some seriously tough stuff that leads to tension between her and new BFF Veronica(Camila Mendes).
"The mystery of season 2 revolves around Betty and takes its toll on Betty and her mental health, and that kind of puts a strain on her and Veronica's friendship," Reinhart explained to Elle. "They get into a fight and it's the first time you see them go head-to-head and just really have a genuine fight, which you didn't exactly see past the first three episodes in season 1."
Fans will remember that Betty and Veronica had a rough start to their friendship after Betty admitted to the New York City import that she had a crush on her neighbor Archie (K.J. Apa) and Veronica kissed him during a game of Seven Minutes In Heaven anyway. Still, the pair was able to get over the minor beef: Betty began dating Jughead (Cole Sprouse) and even gave Veronica her blessing to go after Archie.
But before you think that this is the end of the ride-or-die friendship between B & V, think again. Every friendship has its fair share of drama, and Betty and Veronica are no exception. Reinhart told Elle:
"The friendship is still there; they're still a crime-fighting duo, which you see more of [in season 2]."
In an interview with J-14, Mendes echoed that statement:
"Betty and Veronica are clearly very different characters, but their differences are what make them such a strong pair, and we want young women to feel inspired by that type of friendship. Unfortunately, we've only just begun shooting, and we don't know much of what's in store for B and V, but I assure you, that duo isn't going anywhere."
They better not be. Bughead and Varchie are great, but the best ship on this show is the friend ship between Betty and Veronica.
"Let's replace the Confederate Statue, which is a disgrace to the United States, with a Statue, plaque or monument of this brave woman who gave her life defending Justice," reads a petition on Care2.
A separate petition on Change.org calls on Mayor Michael Signer to provide "an open refutation of the twisted ideology [the white nationalists] stand for."
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In the wake of the Charlottesville rally, cities and states have accelerated their plans to remove Confederate monuments from public property. But the public is also eager to take action and stand up against the hatred and bigotry that was on display last weekend.
A crowdsourced spreadsheet has been created to identify all Confederate monuments in the United States, because there are more of them than we may think. It includes information about the statues' locations and whether there are protests planned to remove them. Users from all across the country have already identified almost 200 Confederate monuments, statues, plaques, and memorials in 20 states.
The goal of the spreadsheet is to ultimately remove all Confederate tributes, but the petition to replace Robert E. Lee's statue with one of Heather Heyer is particularly powerful. Her devastated friends and family members have vowed that they'll carry on the good fight so Heyer's death won't be in vain and a statue honoring this brave young woman would send the message that our country must stand for equality and tolerance.
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With only two episodes left this season, Game of Thrones has no time to waste in telling the story of who will inherit the Iron Throne and rule the Seven Kingdoms. Perhaps because of that limited time, the series has seemingly also forced fans to suspend their disbelief and accept that characters like Euron Greyjoy and Ser Davos Seaworth could set sail and reach their destinations around the globe before a new dawn breaks.
If you think about it, many of the characters have made incredible voyages in what appears to be the same amount of time for an Amazon Prime delivery to show up at your doorstep. Even the messenger birds seem to be out there breaking the sound barrier in order to deliver scrolls within a matter of minutes.
But a new article from PopSugar posits that perhaps the series isn't asking fans to believe its characters can travel at super-sonic speeds. Instead, author Brinton Parker suggests that the reason we're able to see Jon Snow in Winterfell in one scene and then in Dragonstone in the next could actually be because we're witnessing the unfolding of events through Bran Stark, who can witness both memories and current events around the world through his visions. .
Parker argues that the entire series could potentially be "an extended sequence of Bran's flashbacks, with him simply reflecting back on the events of his life and house many years later." Whoa.
To further back her point, Parker writes that before Bran realized his powers as the Three-Eyed Raven, the timeline of events moved at a much more realistic pace, with the young Stark boy focusing his attention on his personal experiences and his family. However, as soon as he starts harnessing his visionary skills, Parker notes that "minor details and major spans of time begin disappearing from the show's narrative" because he now "has thousands of years of events to see, and he becomes numb to the details of even his closest loved ones' lives."
What if Parker's theory is right, and the series really does end in a manor à la Edward Scissorhands with Bran reflecting on his youth? In a universe filled with wights, dragons, and giants, it wouldn't be the most outrageous thing to happen.
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It looks like President Donald Trump's reaction to the Charlottesville riots were enough to turn the tides for Clay Aiken. Entertainment Weekly reports that the singer-turned-politician (he ran for office back in 2014) denounced his past defense of the sitting president.
In a tweet posted earlier today, Aiken recalled the incidents where he stated that the president was not racist. Having spent some quality time with Trump during his appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice back in 2012 (he ended up being runner-up), Aiken seemed to have some insider info on Trump, but it seems that he's changed his mind entirely.
"Remember all those times I defended @realDonaldTrump and believed he was not actually racist? Well…I am a f*****g dumb—. #im sorry," his tweet read, censoring included.
Remember all those times I defended @realDonaldTrump and believed he was not actually racist? Well... I am a f*****g dumbass. #imsorry
He was quick to explain that although he said that Trump was not racist, he was never a supporter. During his run for congress, Aiken ran as a Democrat.
Aiken made his original statements back in 2016 during an appearance on Fox Business. "I don't think he's fascist. I don't think he's a racist," he said. "I like him as a person. I always say, he's kind of like the uncle who gets drunk at the wedding and embarrasses you. You still love him, but you wish he'd shut up."
He drove his views home on Twitter, clapping back at other users who accused him of supporting Trump during the election and waffling on his political views. Aiken explained that he actually urged people to vote for Hillary Clinton and added, "TBC...I've always thought he would be a dumpster fire as a president, and I was right about that. I just didn't think he was racist."
Trump may have backed up on his "both sides" comment, but it's clear Aiken isn't having it. He chose his side before the election and he's sticking with it.
TBC... I've always thought he would be a dumpster fire as a president, and I was right about that. I just didn't think he was racist. #wronghttps://t.co/6ec0Qm0WxW
Acne Studios will debut its latest collection in-stores and online on August 17, but we might be even more excited about the ad campaign than the clothing. Kordale Lewis and Kaleb Anthony, a same-sex couple, modeled for the campaign along with their four beautiful children and the photos are so stunning.
"Being fathers is getting our daughters up at 5:30 am making breakfast getting them dressed for school and putting them on the bus by 6:30. This is a typical day in our household. It's not easy but we enjoy every moment and every minute of #fatherhood," the caption read.
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Acne photographed the couple, along with their four children, in a New York City hotel. The company also conducted an in-depth interview with Lewis and Anthony and turned it into a publication that can be found in stores or viewed on Acne's website.
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"I love those images of families dressing in the same outfit, and this new collection dedicated to the face motif also has a similar feeling of staple goods," said Jonny Johansson, the creative director of Acne. "It is also a way of highlighting that while every family is different, we all have the same love and want the best for our children. There is no ‘normal’ family — all families are normal."
"I'd rather lose fans and stand up for what I believe in rather than be a bystander. #sorrynotfuckingsorry," Lovato wrote on Twitter, quoting her new single.
Mayer wrote back, agreeing with the "Skyscraper" songstress that now was not the time to be silent:
"This is the perfect time to remind everyone that speaking out against hate and bigotry should be the LEAST CONTROVERSIAL stance ever," wrote the singer.
I'd rather lose fans and stand up for what I believe in rather than be a bystander. #sorrynotfuckingsorry
This is the perfect time to remind everyone that speaking out against hate and bigotry should be the LEAST CONTROVERSIAL stance ever. https://t.co/0uS4Nntz35
Meyer wasn't the only famous fan to tweet his support for Lovato's comment. Zedd wholeheartedly agreed with the sentiment, simply writing "THIS!!!!!!!!!" in response to her original tweet.
While most people appreciated Mayer's response to Lovato's tweet, some commenters reminded the "Your Body Is A Wonderland" singer that he once made some not-so-great remarks regarding dating women of color to Playboy in 2010. In the interview , Mayer stated that he wasn't as sexually attracted to Black women because his "dick is sort of like a white supremacist," later comparing it to David Duke, the former Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
The comments, rightfully, received plenty of backlash — and fans called Mayer out for it.
"This the perfect time to remind everyone what you said," wrote one Twitter user in response to Mayer's anti-bigotry stance.
Mayer is trying to be better in the present by condemning those practicing hate, and, like Lovato, should be applauded for that. However, no matter how well-intentioned he is now, his past comments are a reminder that we need to start being mindful of the ways in which our rhetoric can add to a dangerous culture of bigotry.
