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Monday, December 19, 2016
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
16 Cute Free Phone Backgrounds To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
'Tis the season to have a cute background.
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A background that's equal parts ~festive~ and *cute as hell*:
Download it here.
A personalized stocking with your initial on it:
Download a stocking with your initial here.
A low-key but totally rad background you'll want to keep on your phone all year long:
Download it here.
16 Unique Tattoos That'll Change Your Mind About Getting Inked
From teeny-tiny to full effect.
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A few abstract brushstrokes to highlight your back...
There's also a colorful version that's equally beautiful.
A dainty little number that adds interest to your elbow area.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Women Are Talking About Their Amputations With #MyPhantomPain
"Phantom pain doesn't have one narrative."
This is model and blogger Cax Mee. After being diagnosed with bone and lung cancer at 14, Mee beat the odds with experimental drugs and a leg amputation.
Since then, she's traveled to five continents, amassed nearly 80,000 Instagram followers, and appeared on BuzzFeed and Refinery29, among others.
@mamacaxx / Via instagram.com
But Mee still gets phantom pain — pain in limbs no longer existing after being amputated — and was recently inspired to learn about others' experiences with it, too. That's why she created #MyPhantomPain.
@mamacaxx / Via instagram.com
"Phantom pain doesn't have one narrative," Mee told BuzzFeed, "so I gathered stories from several amputees I follow on Instagram, amputated under different circumstances, and coming from diverse walks of life."
"I wanted other amputees to see that we all experience phantom pain/sensation in different ways, and use different methods to alleviate the pain."
@mamacaxx / Via instagram.com
Responses came from Instagrammers including @amputeen, whose "phantom" experiences are sometimes painful, but not always...
"When I first experienced a phantom sensation, it wasn't necessarily pain," she told Mee, but noted she's since experienced everything from intense itching sensations to excruciating burning. She said she treats the sensations with baths, massages to the "red balloon" she feels around her amputated foot, and cannabis.
@amputeen
This Anti-Razor Bump Razor That Actually Works Just Got A Whole Lot Better
Yes please to anything that makes a smooth bikini line easier!
Recently, I wrote a review of this men's razor set called Bevel. It's a fancy razor that comes with grooming products, and it claims to prevent razor bumps and irritation.
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Even though it's for men's facial hair, I tried it on my bikini line to see if it worked and could be a good investment for women who prefer shaving over waxing.
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You can read the full review here, but long story short, it worked and I totally loved it! The only thing is, though, up until recently, you could only get Bevel as a subscription service.
The subscription box ships every three months. Each order has three months' worth of supplies, totaling $89.85. Canceling is free and you can stop your subscription at any time.
But now, the company has made all of its products available for purchase as a set or individually, whenever you want them, online!
Teyana Taylor's Daughter Will Make You Forget All That's Wrong In The World
Baby Junie is the light we all need.
Singer Teyana Taylor and NBA player Iman Shumpert are really famous, especially after the married couple exploded the internet with Kanye's "Fade" video.
@teyanataylor / Via instagram.com
But one could argue that the most beloved star of the fam is their daughter Junie, known to her IG fans as @babyjunie4.
@babyjunie4 / Via instagram.com
She's famous for being seriously adorable and wearing these super-fly headwraps, which are available for purchase on her online store.
#BabyBoss
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And it makes total sense that she'd be into fashion because she's also quite the model. Here's one of her signature poses.
@babyjunie4 / Via instagram.com
Sunday, December 4, 2016
25 Matte Lipsticks People Actually Swear By
These are the only mattes that matter.
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I Tested Popular Monolid Makeup Hacks And Here's What Worked
Give your monolids some lovin'.
Hi, I'm Lauren and I have monolids! For a very long time, I HATED my eyes.
Going through puberty with monolids was no lie, a fucking struggle. Inapplicable Youtube beauty tutorials combined with my total juvenile makeup techniques equaled a hot mess that I had no idea how to fix. I thought I could just solve the problem by forcing double eyelids with tape or glue, but that didn't work out for me. I gave that up and over time just grew to appreciate my eye shape, because Y-E-S, they're great the way they are!
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The hack: Save eyeliner by lining just the area that will actually show up on your open eyes.
Lauren Han / BuzzFeed
This hack is GENIUS. I mean, yeah, you can see it when I close my eyes but does anyone really take that long to blink? And is it really any different from seeing a ton of black eyeliner? No and no. So floating eyeliner is a total win. Check out the tutorial here.
Product used: Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $22.
Rating: 5/5
Lauren Han / BuzzFeed
We Got Eyelash Lifts And The Result Was Kind Of Crazy, TBH
Lash out.
You've probably heard of eyelash extensions which are pretty popular because ... well, who doesn't want longer eyelashes? But eyelash extensions can sometimes be dangerous and have some pretty gnarly side effects if not performed correctly and taken care of! Not to mention that they can cost upwards of $200.
Loryn Brantz and @AndreasChoice / Via Facebook: BuzzFeedStyle
So when we heard about Lash Lifts, a treatment for natural lashes that can add curl and definition for 8-10 weeks, we wanted to try it out.
It's a similar process to eyelash extensions, but it's performed with shaped shields and thick cream solutions so it's a newer, safer way to perform the service, according to Courtney Buhler, CEO, Founder and Lead Artist of Sugarlash PRO. And yeah, it cheaper, but it still ain't CHEAP. They cost between $75-$125 for a treatment, but hey, it's still a lil' cheaper.
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The process is pretty simple, and the whole thing takes about an hour.
The process goes as follows:
1. You clean your lashes. I MEAN REALLY CLEAN, you can't have anything on them!
2. A silicone shield is applied to your eyelid and then the technician applies the same adhesive onto the top of the shield and brushes the natural lashes up onto the shield to give the shape.
3. Then you get some lifting cream on your lashes for 8-12 minutes! This is the part where you NAPPPP!
4. Then you get a setting lotion for about five minutes, and some nourishing oil, and wa-la, you have gorgeous lashes that look real AF.
Macey J. Foronda for BuzzFeed
Going into this, none of us had ever received eyelash extensions before, so we were going into it blindly hoping to come out of it not blind!
**It's worth noting that we tried to have our co-worker, Sheridan, who has had many extensions get this procedure as well to compare, but her eyelashes were too curly for the lift to work as we found out right before!
Pick An Outfit And We'll Guess Your Exact Age And Height
Open up your closet and let's take a look, shall we?
Saturday, December 3, 2016
17 Hair Struggles That've Tried Your Life At Least Once If You're A Black Girl
When your petty scalp only itches before your relaxer.
When the black stylist population in your new city is .0007%.
When the only other option is half cornrows, half blow-out so you endure the pain.
When your scalp decides to be extra petty.
And you feel like you're in hell, but picture day is tomorrow.
39 Dresses That Scream "Holiday Party"
We show stoppin'. We show, show stoppin'.
We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales from the links on this page.
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A metallic one-shoulder minidress because bows on presence > bows on presents.
Get it from Topshop for $130. Available in sizes 2-10.
This Maggie London sheath that's sexy and sophisticated.
Get it from Nordstrom for $148. Also available in red and navy, sizes 0-16.
A bead-embellished skater dress in the perfect shade of mint.
Get it from Asos for $143. Available in sizes 8, 12-14.
Friday, December 2, 2016
14 Piercing Charts You Wish You Knew About Sooner
*Holier* than thou.
If you're thinking of a facial piercing, consider your options.
Are you thinking of a simple eyebrow piercing? Or maybe something in the lip department?
Note how ~painful~ your piercing might be.
Don't love pain? Avoid the nipple or the septum. But also remember that everyone's body responds to pain differently.
Considering an ear piercing? Figure out the perfect spot.
See what each of these piercings would look like by watching a video here.
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Understand gauge sizes to stretch your ears safely.
Ear piercings done with a piercing gun are usually 18g or 20g while basic ear piercings from a salon are usually 14g. To get more info, go here.
28 Pairs Of Shoes That'll Actually Keep Your Feet Warm
What to wear to keep those little piggies from feeling like they'll fall off every time you step outside.
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Update your OG pair with these faux-fur high-top Chucks that are so pretty they'll seem impractical for the cold.
Promising review: "These shoes are comfortable, warm, and look even better in person! And shipping was quick. These shoes are perfect for winter." —Ashmariemgr
Get them from Nordstrom for $74.95. / Available in sizes 5-11. / Also available in Parchment.
Pull on these everyday fringe moccasin boots that are a convincing dupe for pricier Minnetonkas.
Promising review: "I love these boots. They are comfortable and warm. They are made very well. I usually wear a 8.5 but the 8 fits great. If I got a 9 it probably would have too much room. Unless you wear thick socks, I wouldn't size up." —Nichelle
Get them from Target for $39.99. / Available in whole sizes 6-11.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
These Models Rocked Their Hair Without Extensions At The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show And It Was Seriously Empowering
Weave is dope, but so is what ya mama gave ya!
Remember last year when the stunning beauty Maria Borges made history as the first Victoria's Secret model to rock her natural Afro? AND she repped her home country Angola's colors in this beautiful ensemble?!
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Well, last night she did it again, rocking her flawlessly tapered twa (teeny weeny Afro) and an outfit to honor her "beloved continent, Africa!"
In an Instagram caption, Borges wrote, "My 1st outfit is a love letter to my beloved continent, AFRICA. First show done! #mariaborges #africa #vsfashionshow #vsfs2016."
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But she wasn't alone as other models of color, inspired by the Angolan trailblazer, also rocked their natural curls and coils.
It's a movement, fam.
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Alanna Arrington walked her very first VS show last night, and she did it wearing her natural, loose and tousled spirals.
"My biggest dream came true last night walking down the VS runway for the first time. Thank you so much @victoriassecret @ed_razek @monica.mitro @10magazine @johndavidpfeiffer and thank you to all of the other beautiful women in this show who made me feel so welcomed, it truly was the best experience of my life 💕 #VSFashionShow #VSFS2016 #MotherModels #NextModels" —@alannaarrington
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16 Holiday Gifts That Are Just So Fucking Extra
Honestly.
A DESIGNER CHICKEN COOP for your fancy-ass chickens.
Because your chickens will only hatch eggs in a coop that looks like Mies van der Rohe concepted it.
And you have $11,050 to spare, IDK.
Also your dog house has to match, of course.
PLS GET YOUR DOG HIS OWN PRIVATE "FALLING WATER."
Anyway, it's $4,550.
Here, have a leather bicycle.
Good luck riding it. Of course it's from Goop.
It's ~on sale~ for $2,545.
Do you still have a regular ol' iPhone? Sad! Get a 24-ct gold phone.
You'll just need $4,995.
23 Amazing Pairs Of Leggings People Actually Swear By
Leggings so good they'll charm the pants right off you.
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Super high-waisted leggings that are not see through. At all.
Rating: 4/5 / Sizes: XS-4X / Also available in low rise.
Get them from Modcloth for $19.99.
Promising review: "These are the best leggings I've ever put on. They're so comfortable and flattering that I'm going to have to keep myself from wearing them every day! They are the perfect weight — light enough for a warm fall day, but substantial enough to make one feel secure and comfortable (i.e., no fabric getting wedged in crevices, and so opaque they passed the White Panty Test). I'm glad I got the high-waist, too. I think the regular waist would have been a bit too low for my comfort. They are a little long on me, but I'd rather have that than the alternative. I definitely plan on buying more of these!" —Aemilyus
Classic leggings to buy in every color.
Rating: 4.5/5 / Sizes: 0X-1X / Available in five colors.
Get them from Forever 21 for $5.90.
Promising review: "Really glad I found these on sale. I bought a pair in every color. I wish I had bought two pairs in every color. They are very comfortable and well-made with cotton and spandex, not polyester like everything is made from these days. I am very happy with my purchase." —Happy Shopper
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