Benedict Cumberbatch fans can all agree that they are excited for the return of new episodes of Sherlock this year. After all, the miniseries not only made Cumberbatch a household name, but it also earned him his first-ever Emmy win in 2014. In honor of the actor's 40th birthday this week, we've gathered up all the reasons Cumberbatch has created the perfect character - in GIFs!
Much has been made of how often Kit Harington's character broods on Game of Thrones, but downcast or not, Jon Snow is still one hot bastard. Season after season, with the wind in his hair and sexy stubble on his face, he picks himself up by his melancholy bootstraps to fight for what he believes - all while looking really, really handsome. In celebration of Harington's recent Emmy nomination, keep reading for a look at Jon Snow's saddest, sexiest moments.
Orange Is the New Black is a complex show. It's constantly darting back and forth between the present day and the past, and over the course of four seasons, there have been a hell of a lot of flashbacks. We've found out why a lot of the inmates are in prison and gotten some general looks back at their previous lives. There are a few inmates we want to know more about, but hopefully we'll get to see their flashbacks in season five. Until then, here is the ultimate guide to every flashback we've gotten!
In a '90s boy band crossover you definitely didn't expect, *NSYNC's Joey Fatone hit the stage with 98 Degrees to sing "Bye Bye Bye" over the weekend. Yes, you read that correctly: 98 Degrees covered *NSYNC with the help of Fatone himself. The nostalgic performance took place in West Palm Beach, FL, during the MY2K Tour, which features 98 Degrees, O-Town, Dream, and Ryan Cabrera. Rocking matching camouflage pants and black shirts, Fatone and the guys of 98 Degrees performed the hit 2000 song in front of a cheering crowd. Check out the clip above, then relive the glorious *NSYNC moments you'll never forget, plus that time they reunited at the 2013 VMAs.
If you're anything like us, then you've already binge-watched all 13 episodes of Orange Is the New Black season four. Now comes the inevitable side effect of consuming an entire season in one weekend: major withdrawals! Luckily for you, we've done some digging and found out where you can keep up with your favorite Litchfield inmates while the show is on hiatus. Keep reading to see where the ladies are headed to next.
Hungry for more Orange Is the New Black? We've already told you all we know about season five, and now we're moving onto cast members. Production has begun on the fifth season, and several actors have shared photos from the set. First of all, they're adorable. Second of all, they confirm for us some very important information: exactly who is starring in season five. While we've seen people come and go over the course of the show, a group of core cast members has returned year after year. While we can assume that some people not yet shown on the set are still returning (like Taylor Schilling and Laura Prepon), here are the people who you can definitely count on seeing in season five.
Stranger Things has taken over my life in a very real way. After zipping through season one, I immediately went to find out if Netflix had ordered a second season. It's not official yet, but given all the praise the show is getting, it seems likely. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer have already said that if they are granted another batch of episodes, "it's not a second season as much as a sequel." Hmmm. Well, we're sure they know what direction they would go in, but just in case, here are some (highly speculative, completely unfounded) ideas! MAJOR spoiler alert.
You can now get your perfect LBD (little boho dress) and a side of vegan skin care and organic makeup, too. Clothing and accessories brand Free People has been a go-to spot for finding a breezy top for a music festival or a festive frock for your birthday party. You can finally score beauty (hair, skin, body, and nails) and wellness products online at freepeople.com and soon in Free People boutiques (beginning with Pennsylvania's King of Prussia Mall in October).
The assortment was curated by senior beauty merchant and founder of Shen Beauty Jessica Richards, and she focused on curating products that are organic, vegan, and entirely cruelty-free. Expect labels like RMS, Juice Beauty, and Eyeko with prices ranging from $6-$150.
"Urban and Anthropologie have done incredibly well with beauty," she told WWD. "Everyone is launching beauty, but I don't think anyone has done it with a natural, organic and wellness focus. Not that everything will be natural and organic, but it will be heavily that way, and nothing will be tested on animals. Free People has the opportunity to do beauty very differently with the wellness aspect."
There are even plans for Free People to eventually make its own namesake brand. "It would be really creating our own formulations under the Free People brand," she said in WWD. "I'm not going to go to some lab and say do six lipsticks in the same formula everybody else has."
Keep reading to discover 15 of our favorite picks from this awesomely holistic new beauty ecommerce shop.
It's been a long Summer without Quantico's blue-thermal-and-khaki-clad NATs to entertain us with their convoluted terrorist plots, political intrigue, and blush-inducing sex scenes. Luckily, ABC's addictive FBI series is returning this Fall with new characters and plenty of new drama. Keep reading to see everything we know about season two so far, and then check out what the cast has been up to behind the scenes.
Another day, another Kardashian TV show. Keeping Up with the Kardashians has hit its twelfth season, with a variety of spin-offs in the unscripted television realm. Now, Kim is getting into the reality competition world - and if it's anything like her recent revelations about Taylor Swift on Snapchat, there is bound to be a whole lot of drama . . . and a whole lot of contouring.
We found a casting notice for the show and it doesn't disclose a working title, but only that Kim, a "major cable television network" and the producers of The Real Housewives of New York City are looking for beauty bloggers to compete against each other in a variety of assignments to win. We tracked down the casting director for the program, who told us they're looking for people with "strong following, like the Chrisspy's of the world." The contestants will create videos for each challenge, so having a vlogging or production background will be helpful, as well as serious makeup artistry skills.
The prize? Landing a gig as the Beauty Director of Kardashian Apps. The winner will work with Kim, Khloé and Kourtney to create beauty content exclusively for their apps. Beauty directors tend to come from an editorial background; many have experience in hair or makeup, but most are journalists. Kim's approach flips the script by looking for strictly artists and vloggers. And since it is the Kardashians, it's likely there will be plenty of opportunities for major exposure on the television show. The show films in late October for four to five weeks.
Are you looking forward to this Kardashian-centric reality competition? Let us know in the comments below.
If you've ever tried to organize your beauty stash and failed, we completely understand. It's easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of products you've accumulated over the years. Now, imagine an influx of hundreds of new hair, makeup, and skin formulas coming to your home on a weekly basis. For the life of a beauty blogger, this is a reality - and those items aren't for mindless pampering.
These products are like their homework, meant for dabbing, swiping, spritzing, and testing as they research and plan for upcoming stories. Sure, it may sound more exciting than the traditional textbooks and trade journals you might typically associate with "market research," but it also requires a masterful organization system. There's a lot of strangely-shaped bottles, tubes, and jars to find space for - especially for those operating out of a small New York City apartment! But you'd be blown away by the genius ways these beauty bloggers do exactly that.
We consulted some of our favorite beauty experts and asked them to share an inside look at the method to their madness. These beauty stashes are on another level! Even if you're not dealing with the level of clutter these women are, you're bound to learn a few helpful organization tricks to apply to your own collection.
There are few Instagram beauty stars who strobe brighter (and better!) than Anastasia Beverly Hills President Claudia Soare. If this doesn't give you moonbeam cheekbone #goals, then we don't know what will. The makeup boss lady isn't just amazing at creating makeup - she's also fantastic at wearing it.
So when we heard she was making a fourth Glow Kit (available for $40 from Anastasia Beverly Hills on July 7) - which we can exclusively reveal is called Sweets and was inspired by candy - we had a lot of questions. First, we learned that the formulas are called reflect shades, so we had to know: what is that?! (Apparently it incorporates multidimensional pearls to reflect unique tones at different angles.) And how would a luminizing genius like Claudia apply the colors? (Hint: the brush plays an important role in achieving a victorious glow.) If you, too, want those answers and more, then keep reading to discover some serious highlighter hacks.
If you started watching Stranger Things and found yourself wondering about the guy who plays Chief Jim Hopper, you're in good company. The breakout star is David Harbour, and he's been in a lot of shows and movies that you've probably seen. From an appearance in a Bond film to a recurring role on an HBO drama, here are the 11 places you've most likely seen him before. Take a look, find out what the status is on Stranger Things season two, and check out the '80s movie characters that Steve reminds us of.
If you thought Miami Swim Week was only about skimpy bikinis and toned beach bodies, it's time you took a closer look at the runways. The hair and makeup styles are a stunning source of Summer beauty inspiration. This season, one of the biggest trends of the catwalk was the mermaid beauty trend. Models embraced it in full by rocking shimmering cheekbones and tousled, effortless plaits.
If ethereal makeup isn't really your style, there are also some fabulously functional looks, too. We picked up a few genius ways to tame frizzy manes just by browsing the following images - see for yourself.
The team behind Star Wars: Episode VIII revealed a few choice details during the Star Wars Celebration Europe event recently. We already know a lot about the upcoming movie, but one of the most interesting things they revealed has to do with the cameos to look for while watching the highly anticipated sequel. As we're all well aware now, there were a ton of cameos in The Force Awakens, so this is probably just the tip of the iceberg. Here's the current list - check back for more names later!
The countdown for Empire season three is on, people. While you've been busy scoping out the show's sexiest moments, we've been combing the internet for all the juicy details on the next season. We have the scoop on guest stars (hello, Taye Diggs!), plotlines, and the premiere date. Before the Summer gets any hotter, cool down with all the information we have about the third season so far.
Season six of Game of Thrones only recently came to a bloody end, and we're already having some serious withdrawal issues. If you're in the same boat, let's all remember that the end of one season just means the beginning of speculation about another! We have a lot to talk about, especially since the creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, have already given two rather interesting interviews following the season six finale. Here's what we know about what's coming up!
You know when you're in the middle of a fight with someone, and then you think of the perfect thing to say back to them only after you've already walked away from the conversation? Veronica Mars has never had that problem. When the titular drama was unceremoniously canceled in 2007, we not only lost one of the smartest shows on television, but also our chief resource for white-hot burns. Veronica never fails to have the most cutting comeback at the ready while dressing down Logan (and, um, undressing him) (haha) (GET IT?), or sparring with her dad. Keep reading to see some of her wittiest one-liners, and then check out all the reasons you should be a Marshmallow if you're not one already.
We have some tragic news to share, Game of Thrones fans. If you were going on your merry way and assuming the show's shortened seventh season would air in the Spring of next year - just like every other season - you're in for some disappointment. Recently, the show's executive producers, David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, called into the UFC Unfiltered podcast for a little Game of Thrones chat. When asked if the next season would premiere in April, Weiss had a surprising response.
"No. We don't have an air date yet, but this year will probably be a little bit later. We're starting a bit later because at the end of this season, Winter is here. And that means that sunny weather doesn't really serve our purposes anymore. So, we kind of pushed everything down the line so we could get some grim gray weather, even in the sunnier places that we shoot."
This week, HBO confirmed all our worst nightmares, saying that the show indeed would air later than usual. HBO programming president Casey Bloys elaborated on the situation, saying that "the story lines of the next season would be better served by starting production a little later than usual, when the weather is changing. Instead of the show's traditional spring debut, we're moving the debut to summer to accommodate the shooting schedule." Looks like you prepare yourself emotionally for the long, dark hiatus ahead.
We knew season seven of Game of Thrones wouldn't be as long as a regular season, but the final episode count has been revealed, and it's making us depressed. Next season, premiering next Summer, will consist of seven episodes. Seven. See that picture of Cersei up there? We feel like Septa Unella. Those episodes had better be two hours long.
Another look at The Girl on the Train is here! The dark, twisted novel the film is based on tells the story of Rachel Watson, an unreliable, alcoholic, British divorcée who becomes obsessed with a husband and wife she glimpses from the window of the commuter train she takes to work every day - and later gets involved with the investigation of the wife's disappearance. The bestseller is being brought to life on the silver screen with Emily Blunt in the leading role, and it looks like it's going to be every bit as thrilling and suspenseful as we all hoped. Is Rachel crazy? Is she a murderer? Is she the key to solving the mystery? Watch the new trailer above, and check out Blunt and costar Justin Theroux in action in some photos from the set.
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Alden Ehrenreich was introduced to the world as the new Han Solo for the first time over the weekend at Star Wars Celebration Europe, and we can't wait to see him fill Harrison Ford's shoes. We have a while to go until the Han Solo spinoff is released, but for now we can at least get to know the rising star. Here's what you need to know about Ehrenreich, including the fact that you've almost definitely seen him in a movie before!
Days ahead of the release of Star Trek Beyond, Paramount Pictures has confirmed that a fourth Stark Trek film is in the works. This time, they're bringing back Chris Hemsworth as Captain Kirk's (Chris Pine) father, George Kirk. The rest of the cast is expected to return, with the exception of Anton Yelchin, who unexpectedly died in June. A director hasn't been confirmed yet, but J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay will write the screenplay and J.J. Abrams and Lindsey Weber will produce. Stay tuned for more details and a release date!
After a video showing 100 layers of nail polish on a woman's hands went viral, vloggers around the world were inspired to re-create their own versions. However, YouTuber Jeely's "100 Layers of Foundation" is by far our favorite take on this trend.
Using a blending sponge, Jeely bravely forged ahead and slathered her face with a terrifying amount of foundation. "It's greasy as f*ck," she lamented. "What am I doing with my life? I have too much free time."
Because the layers were so thick, she had to resort to using a hair dryer to help set her makeup . . . but was largely unsuccessful, and struggled to keep her hair from sticking to her face. Jeely looked quite miserable by the end of the video - after all, it took her three hours to apply that makeup! - but managed to joke that she looked "flawless." See the results when you watch for yourself.
Fifty Shades Freed is under way! The third and final installment of the Fifty Shades of Grey series has officially started filming. Luke Grimes and Arielle Kebbel, who play Elliot Grey and Gia Matteo, respectively, kicked things off by engaging in a steamy makeout session on the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and recently Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson heated things up by hanging out on a beach in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France (likely Christian and Anastasia's honeymoon!). Keep scrolling to see all of the new snaps, and then check out all the set pictures from Fifty Shades Darker.
Jake Gyllenhaal may be known for being a total hunk, but he proved he's also quite the jokester when he was spotted filming his new movie Okja in NYC on Saturday. Donning a funny mustache, the actor didn't hold back as he paraded on set wearing an eccentric outfit complete with matching knee-high socks. Of course, the real fun came when his costar Tilda Swinton joined him in an equally amusing getup - an over-sized pink dress and blonde wig. The Netflix original movie, which also stars Lily Collins and The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun, is slated for a release sometime in 2017, but until then, you can relish in all the wacky photos below.
By now we all know that Han Solo is getting his own . . . wait for it . . . solo film, and although many of the important details are still deep, deep under wraps, a few tidbits about the exciting new movie have managed to leak to the general public. The biggest news is that out of the many men in the running, the star has been selected! Keep reading to see all the important information we've rounded up about the space flick so far, and check out the actors who were formerly in the running!
Year after year, we've been mesmerized by the beauty choices at Cannes Film Festival of one woman in particular: Sonam Kapoor, the daughter of legendary actor Anil Kapoor who's a star in her own right. The Bollywood actress made her acting debut in 2007 but has since appeared in 13 films and several music videos, winning numerous awards for her work.
Not only is she a celebrated performer, but Sonam is an absolute beauty icon. She is one of the Indian celebrity ambassadors for L'Oréal Paris (along with Aishwarya Rai) and is also a spokeswoman for Colgate. But she's truly earned these gigs - she has serious beauty chops. We've seen Sonam experiment with everything from fishtail braids to retro cat eyes.
Brace yourself for some serious inspiration! We've rounded up some of Sonam's most stunning hair and makeup moments to motivate your next look. And if you become as obsessed with her as we did, download her app! She shares behind-the-scenes peeks at her glamorous life, including beauty tips.
Shortly after her successful launch of four new lip gloss shades, Kylie Jenner announced that she is expanding her line of Lip Kits by three exciting new colors. While the blue Skylie and Freedom formulas and black Dead of Knight were a bit eclectic, fans will find Kylie's latest offerings to be far more wearable.
Shades Kristen, Maliboo, and Ginger seem like they will flatter a wide range of complexions. The classic matte formulas are strawberry, cool greige pink, and an orange-toned mauve, respectively. Additionally, with this round of launches, Kylie kept with her trend of naming Lip Kits after family members. Kris Jenner (aka Kristen) has finally been immortalized in a liquid lipstick! Read on to see each color on Kylie and discover when they launch.
A new, extended look at The Magnificent Seven is here, and it was definitely worth the wait. The action-packed movie, which is a remake of the 1960s film, stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Byung-Hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Martin Sensmeier as seven gunslingers who are seeking vengeance against a villainous Peter Sarsgaard. Denzel brings his signature attitude to the film, while Chris Pratt looks insanely handsome covered in dirt and leaning up against a few fences, all while delivering lines with his trademark charm and sarcasm. Watch the men in action above, and then be sure to check out the teaser trailer below before the movie hits theaters on Sept. 23!
For those of us constantly trying to step up our polish game, we're always on the hunt for new, inspirational designs. We've seen nail artists blow out marble designs, hack their manicures with the Sharpie technique, and pay homage to holidays, seasons, and special occasions - all right on the tips of their fingers.
But there's one source of nail art inspiration that hasn't been getting the props it deserves: animals. From the bright pink hue of the flamingo to the instantly-recognizable pattern of a tiger's coat, show off your wild side with these animal-inspired designs.
Nowadays, a wedding isn't all about just the bride, and to reflect that, many couples choose to have a mother-son dance to complement the father-daughter dance. Because it's not the easiest for song selection, we're here to help. We have many ideas for the song that the groom and mother-of-the-groom can dance to at the reception, so scroll through and find the one you're looking for!
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Maria del Rio
My mom, Sania Vucetaj, has been doing brows since long before it became the "cool" thing to do. As a result, I have been hyper sensitive to all things brows my entire life. While the girls in middle school were off getting their brows waxed in half, my mom made sure my thick brows remained intact (and I thank her every day for that). She started her career at Bergdorf Goodman before opening her studio, Sania's Brow Bar, over a decade ago. Her signature style for the past 25+ years has been full, bold brows and she has built a very strong following that includes celebrities, models, high execs, and beauty-industry leaders.
My mom dreamed of expanding her brand into a family business for a while. When the opportunity finally arose for her to take over her entire floor of her building, my sister Suzy, cousin Bona, and myself were ecstatic to join her establishment and expand the brand. We have been working on friends and family member's brows for a few years now but never professionally. And last year, after taking a business trip to LA with her for the Emmy gift lounge, we were more excited than ever at the thought of joining the SBB team.
Our method for brow shaping is strictly tweezing because it's the most precise way and best for the skin. Since a New York state license for tweezing does not exist, Bona, Suzy, and I enrolled in an aesthetics course to obtain a waxing license for hair removal. This course required 75 hours, which meant we had class several nights a week for approximately three months. We enrolled in one of the most esteemed aesthetics schools in NYC (which basically means the world). Our instructor was extremely sweet and very knowledgeable when it came to body waxing. But when it came to brows, our course was lacking - big time.
Lucky for us, we had a head start since we were raised in the brow world. Our expectation going in was to learn some new brow trends and techniques - and most importantly, gain more experience practicing on models. Given the latest brow boom, we wanted to see how the curriculum changed in the last 15+ years since Sania took the same course. And the sad (and scary) truth was that nothing at all has changed.
During my first week, I learned that almost all of the girls in my class were there strictly so that they could become brow specialists. Brows have become such a booming business in the last few years and it seems everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. But I was actually shocked to learn that almost all of them had never even shaped a brow before and did not have any basic brow knowledge. You should at least know where brows should start and end!
During the course of the class, we learned how to wax arms, legs, and underarms. There was no discussion of brows minus the short few paragraphs in our textbook that describe how to wax them. It provided all of the wrong tips, such as the brows' center should align with the nostrils - which is very, very wrong. (FYI: they should align with the inner bridge of the nose.) The only brow demo we received in all of those three months was when the teacher laid a student down on a table and waxed off her brows while standing behind her. How can you visualize the arches you are shaping if you're not looking at them face on? And not to mention, waxing stretches this delicate skin!
At the end of the course, one of the girls expressed her frustration that she was to begin working in a luxury Brooklyn salon with the title of "brow specialist," but was scared to admit to her new boss that she had not in fact ever shaped a single brow. And another girl told us that she was sent to get a license so that she could be a brow specialist for a top beauty brand - and she also had never practiced brows. Yet, here they were, about to go off into the world to shape (or, more likely, ruin) brows of unsuspecting clients. The companies most likely assumed that they would be experts by the end of the course, which was obviously not the case.
I must say that I cannot blame our school for the lack of brow training out there. They are merely working with the curriculum issued to them by the state. They cannot be expected to teach brows when they have never been trained themselves. Essentially, this license is not indicative of any brow training or brow knowledge. We "graduated" from this academy with the same exact brow knowledge and experience that we had entered with.
Prior to letting us even think about working on our first paying customer, Sania had us do extensive training for months on models until she felt we were up to par. She taught us her tweezing method and tricks by bringing in models (female and male) with all different types of brows. She demonstrated as we watched. And then she observed and critiqued us as we worked on arches. She taught us all her secret tips and tricks that she has learned over the years. There were definitely tears shed along the way but she made sure that we were truly prepared before letting us hang up that license - and use her name.
Many people ask what method is best when it comes to brows, and our stance is that it's more important to know who is behind the work than the method used. The truth is that a license means nothing when it comes to brows - we know firsthand from our experience. I am fortunate enough that my mom is one of the leading pioneers in the brow industry, so I've always understood the importance of good brows - but it's scary to think that this is not the case for most of the brow experts out there.
For those looking to have their brows shaped and groomed, our advice would be to really do your research. Read online reviews, find out what method they use, ask questions if necessary, or set up a consultation first. Lastly, let us not forget that hygiene and safety are essential. We make sure that we sterilize every single tweezer we use. You should always stay alert to this. Threaders hold the thread in their mouths, which is unhygienic and has led to facial warts for some people. And putting scalding hot wax near your eyes does not sound safe.
Sania could have expanded years ago but she held back until now, because she wanted to ensure she had a team that cared as much as she does about her clients and brows. Bottom line: be protective of your brows, always.
Image Source: Courtesy of Sania Vucetaj
Those who have already zipped through Stranger Things may be wondering if Netflix will bring it back for a second season. As of right now, Netflix has not officially picked up the series for another season, but maybe if we clamor loudly enough, that will change. In an interview with IGN, creator Matt Duffer (half of The Duffer Brothers mentioned in every opening credits sequence) gave a hint about what would come on a second season:
We wanted to do a couple things with this [first] season. We didn't want to do The Killing thing. We wanted it to resolve that main thing of Will going missing in the first season. So in that sense, it is like an eight-hour movie. Now, we don't answer all the questions by the end of the season - there are definitely some dangling threads. The hope is that it feels satisfying but that we left room and that if people respond to it we can go back into this world. But if we do get to go back, it's not a second season as much as a sequel.
A sequel, eh? Well let's all hope that gets greenlit soon!
I feel into a deep dark hole over the weekend. Its name? Stranger Things. There's a lot to love about Netflix's creepy new series, but I could not get enough of Steve. Sure, he's kind of a jerk, but he's also strangely lovable. From his feathery hair to his cocky attitude, Steve (played by played by Chicago Fire's Joe Keery) is the perfect '80s throwback. Here are the five original '80s dudes who could have inspired Steve!
If there's one celebrity we'd instantly swap features with, it would be Priyanka Chopra. The Quantico leading lady has a head full of enviable locks, naturally defined arches, and a perfectly radiant smile. But luckily for one influencer, Navpreet Banga, these aren't traits to just long for. In fact, she actually shares almost identical physical similarities to the actress.
Navpreet is a style and fitness blogger who uses her platform to share beauty tips and her wellness journey as a bodybuilder. But while scrolling through her page to admire her muscles and savvy makeup skills, it's hard to ignore that her full eyebrows, defined pout, and wide smile look exactly like Priyanka's. She also sports a thick mane of lush brown hair identical in style to the actress's coveted strands. And when wearing a vibrant berry lip stain (like Priyanka did at the Oscars), you probably won't be able to tell the two apart.
We've seen some pretty impressive celebrity doppelgängers recently, but Navpreet's resemblance to Priyanka is by far one of the most mesmerizing. Read on to see her striking similarities.
Pastel hair hues are stunning, but we're far more fascinated by the moodier takes on colorful coifs. Emerald dye captured our hearts. Smoky lilac styles mesmerized us. And now, midnight-blue manes are inspiring us to take the plunge into rainbow hair. Depending on how a colorist translates the look into your strands, your strands can appear like anything from a stormy sea to a starry night sky.
The beauty of this color trend is that you can customize it to perfectly flatter your skin tone, though the more black that is in the mix, the more complementary it is to all complexions. Cool-skinned gals might want to add a bit more blue-based purple for a sultry indigo shade, while those with warmer complexions could add a bit of yellow-based green to suit their olive undertones. Learn more about your undertone here, then read on to see our favorite takes on midnight-blue hair.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens blew everyone away when it hit theaters last December, but for most fans, Episode VIII feels like it's a lifetime away - although production has reportedly already wrapped! Since new details have recently been released, take a look at the information we already have about the next big installment, including the cast, the premiere date, and more.
There are many reasons I love a gel manicure, but a few in particular stand out. I'm obsessed that they require zero drying time, which equates to zero probability of smudging. They last for at least two weeks. That enduring glossy finish gets me to book salon visits over and over again. But when it comes time to take off the lacquer, I admittedly get a little lazy. When choosing between squeezing a removal appointment into a busy schedule or picking and peeling on my way home from work, I'm often guilty of the latter.
It turns out that's not the only error I've been making when it comes to gel polish. Chances are, you - and your favorite salon! - are making some of them, too. That's precisely why I enlisted the help of celebrity manicurist Elle. The nail tech (who has painted the talons of Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Blake Lively) revealed that seemingly simple things can cause your gels and natural nails to prematurely crack and peel. But when applied and cared for correctly, these glossy lacquers aren't harmful to your claws at all. Read on to discover her top nail-saving tips.
If anyone has ever told you how tired you look, you know what a punch in the gut it can be. It is a polite way to point out that you aren't looking your best. Talk about a confidence killer. It happens to everyone from time to time, but there are tweaks you can make to your makeup routine that will help you fake a full eight hours of sleep. From color correcting to eye contouring, these nine easy tricks will have you looking more vibrant and energized in no time.
Summer brings out the worst in everyone's hair. Fine strands frizz up, curls shrink up with the humidity, and long locks transform into a sweaty mess. This season, we turned to Chrissy Teigen's mane man and T3 stylist David Lopez to give us his on-set hair hacks. If these tricks can hold up at swimsuit shoots on the beach, then they'll do the job for you, too! Plus, you'll be amazed at the time you'll save on styling with the two-minute updo and five-minute blowout secrets David shares ahead.
It's hard to keep all the TV reboots straight these days. Several of this Fall's new shows are revivals of old movies and previous TV shows, and we're not complaining. We're really excited to see some of the new spins on vintage properties! Then again, some aren't so old at all - looking at you, Prison Break. Thankfully, Netflix is here for you. The streaming service has the original versions of several shows that are getting the reboot treatment. Here's what to watch now!
Overboard hit theaters almost 29 years ago, but the iconic movie is still quoted and watched to this day (and probably always will be). In addition to Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's real-life romance, the pair also ended up being comedic gold as costars. While Hawn delivers some icy and hilarious burns (not to mention her disgusted facial expressions) as spoiled heiress Joanna Stayton, Russell shows off his muscles and quick wit as carpenter Dean Proffitt. Despite the somewhat scary plot of Dean actually kidnapping Joanna to make her think she's his wife named Annie after she loses her memory from falling overboard her luxurious yacht, the movie is pure genius. And with remakes being made left and right these days, we love to look back on classic films that are so deliciously original. Keep reading for some of the movie's best GIFs.
This week we found out that Taylor Swift was the pen behind her ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris's latest hit, "This Is What You Came For" - but did you know that her frenemy Katy Perry has also written a number of songs for other artists? From Kelly Clarkson and Britney Spears to Swift's BFF Selena Gomez, Perry is no stranger to offering up tracks (and sometimes singing backup on them). Scroll through now for the surprising list, then check out the songs that you probably didn't know were written by Justin Timberlake and, of course, Sia.
Summer isn't an easy time for diehard TV fans. Sure, the weather is great and you have time to catch up on your reality shows, but so many shows are off the air! The Walking Dead is irreplaceable, but there are a handful of similar shows that might help with the void left after that insane season finale. After all, we won't find out who Negan kills until the October premiere! Take a look through the shows we recommend, and if you've seen all these, check out our broader roundup of all the great horror shows on TV right now.
There's a reason so many celebrities (Amal Clooney, Kate Moss, Kim Kardashian, and more) rely on both makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury and her rock-star line of products. Charlotte really gets how women like to do their makeup and the mistakes they make. She took this all into consideration when launching her eponymous brand, and thus, the offerings have many functions and are easy for the consumer to understand.
As a personal fan, I enjoy many of these benefits. For instance, instead of releasing a confusing multishade contour kit, her version, Filmstar, only has two colors: a bronzer and a highlighter. Then, there is her Mini Miracle Eye Wand featuring one side of serum and one side of coverage. As someone who is constantly traveling, I can attest that it's the perfect postplane, under-eye fixer.
Because I love her products so much, when I finally had the chance to meet her in person, I picked her brain about all things makeup. Then, I learned everything from her easy cat-eye hack to the biggest mistake most women make when applying blush. Keep reading to learn how to do your makeup 10 times better!
Instagram is a completely mesmerizing source for beauty inspiration, but I honestly just scour my feeds for highlighter recommendations and #goals. The brilliant makeup artists I follow have equally brilliant cheekbones, and I, too, want to be seriously strobed. If you're as dazzled by high-beam illuminators as I am, look no further. These shimmering stars boast some of the most gorgeously gleaming faces on the 'gram - and many of them even reveal the products they're wearing. Read on to be dazzled, then click through to their feeds to discover their favorite highlighter formulas.
Last week, the dream of every millennial came true: we now have the chance to become Pokémon Masters in real life. Pokémon Go allows users to explore their neighborhoods and find the creatures using GPS. With the launch of the app, people are flooding the streets staring at their phones and trying to catch 'em all. The users are feeling some intense nostalgia for old-school Pokémon, and as a result, the game is currently the highest-grossing app in Apple's App Store.
Beauty-lovers are equally in love with Pokémon Go and have been showing their Poké-pride on their nails. Whether you're a lover of the card game, video games, or new app, you're going to be seriously impressed with these Pokémon nail art designs. If you haven't gotten a chance to try out Pokémon Go yet, we highly recommend it, but be warned that it will take over your life (and maybe even your beauty routine).
