Several weeks ago, Emirates was named best airline in the world by the British travel review website Skytrax. Of course, we've always known the award-winning airline was great, but now we REALLY want the chance to experience it for ourselves. The only problem is, the legendary flights (which come complete with gourmet meals and top-notch entertainment) are notoriously expensive. Lucky for us, Emirates is having a three-day fare sale.
Beginning on August 1, Emirates is offering steeply discounted fares starting at $699 on flights from the United States to Dubai. Economy seats start at $699, with business-class tickets starting at $4,899 (admittedly pricy, but still less than normal). While business class comes with certain perks (chauffeur service, anyone?), even the coach seats on Emirates are far nicer than what you're used to on other major U.S. airlines.
The deals are good for travel between September 1 and December 8 of this year, and January 9 through June 30, 2017. (According to Emirates, these windows mark the best times to visit Dubai.) Snag deals on flights out of all 10 of Emirates’ U.S. gateways: Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), NY (JFK), Orlando (MCO), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington, D.C. (IAD).
Ready to plan that high-class Dubai trip you've been dreaming of? This is your chance — as long as you act fast. The sale will end at 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, August 4.
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Power couple alert! With the Leo sun lighting up your 10th house of success until August 22, you'll enjoy being half of an enviable pair. Single Scorpios, save your final rose for someone whose successful life makes your security-loving sign swoon. It's not that you need or want a sugar daddy (gag). But it's nice to know that someone could provide. An office romance could heat up after the 2nd. Of course, there are red flags to mixing business with pleasure, so take it slow. Coupled Scorpios could start a business together or figure out how to combine finances for maximum abundance. Managing money as a pair will make you feel proud and mature. Don't be surprised if talks turn to "our future family" while you're at it.
Digital dating could bring a cosmic click as Venus taps through your tech-savvy 11th house from August 5 to 29. Give dating apps another try, or start sending Snaps to a crush and see how things unfold. After the 22nd, you may meet your match through mutual friends or a group activity. Coupled Scorpios should socialize more together to liven up the bond. And traveling with a group of mutual friends will be an epic adventure during the Jupiter-Venus merger on the 27th.
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Photographed by Nick Eucker; Styled by Laura Pritchard; Hair by Peter Matteliano at Kate Ryan and Maggie Connolly at Utopia; Makeup by Ashleigh Ciucci; Nails by Yuki Miyakawa at Kate Ryan; Set Design by Hans Maharawal; Modeled by Bree Smith for Next Model Management. Model wearing Escada dress, Noir earring, and Khai Khai ring.
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You're passion personified, Sagittarius, as lusty Mars bursts into your sign from August 2 until September 27. Playfully pursue others, but be careful not to ply anyone with pressure. (Mars can make you come on strong.) Until the 22nd, you might date around or enjoy a few vacation flings. Even coupled archers won't want to feel tethered. But there's one catch: Stern Saturn is also in your sign, reminding you that it's all fun and games until someone's heart gets broken. Don't get so caught up in the moment that you forget that you need security, too. When Saturn ends a five-month retrograde on the 13th, you might actually find an adventure buddy and solid supporter all in one package.
After the 22nd, professional demands heat up and you can't be quite as spontaneous about love. Schedule legit date nights or meet for sultry noon-ers to, uh, pump up your productivity. You might even have an office fling. Enterprising archers are not averse to mixing business with pleasure, so you might start a business with bae or team up on a professional project. Just spell out the roles to the letter, because Mercury will be retrograde from August 30 until September 22, causing communication crises if you're unclear.
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Photographed by Nick Eucker; Styled by Laura Pritchard; Hair by Peter Matteliano at Kate Ryan and Maggie Connolly at Utopia; Makeup by Ashleigh Ciucci; Nails by Yuki Miyakawa at Kate Ryan; Set Design by Hans Maharawal; Modeled by Chloe Nguyen for One Model Management. Model wearing Milly dress, Ralph Masri earrings and ring, and Luv AJ x Iconery rings.
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Fire up those dating apps! In early August, you could successfully swipe right or even meet someone through a mutual admiration of IG feeds. But before you start scouting out chapels, take time to become BFFs. Lusty Mars speeds through your third house of amigos from the 2nd on, joining slowpoke Saturn there. After the glow of the honeymoon phase fades, legit being pals is as important as the passion. Single? Be your social-butterfly self. You may meet your match through a group affiliation, at a festival, or even while doing activist work.
With your ruler Venus in your 12th house of transitions from August 5 to 29, you may find yourself healing from a recent heartache or in need of some serious couple's therapy. There’s no shame in that game. Meltdowns happen, and your bond could potentially get stronger from working through the pain. Plus, you can look forward to the romantic high the full moon on the 18th brings along. Everything is on the table, from wedding plans to baby names. On the 29th, Venus comes home to Libra until the end of September, restoring your optimistic view of love and making you utterly irresistible. Get ready for a new chapter in your love life, either with a fresh prospect or a renewed connection to the person who shares your life.
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Photographed by Nick Eucker; Styled by Laura Pritchard; Hair by Peter Matteliano at Kate Ryan and Maggie Connolly at Utopia; Makeup by Ashleigh Ciucci; Nails by Yuki Miyakawa at Kate Ryan; Set Design by Hans Maharawal; Modeled by Kelly Moreira for Elite Model Management. Model wearing Bibhu Mohapatra top, Shebee Gem earrings, and Ginette ring.
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Your love life heats up as Venus heads into fun and flirty Virgo this month. And your beauty game responds in kind. Look for makeup that’s whimsical, romantic, and — best of all — easy to accomplish.
Whispers Of Color
You’re already turning heads left and right this month, so don’t feel like you need to make a bold statement with your makeup, too. Soft pastels and hints of shimmer let your natural beauty shine through. After applying your favorite base makeup, fill in your brows with a pencil, and then brush through them with a spoolie brush. Or for a softer finish, only fill in gaps in your brows. Next, use a fluffy shadow brush to sweep pale-green eyeshadow over each lid, all the way from lashline to browbone. Drag that same shadow along your lower lashline for an allover wash of color. Then, apply a light coat of mascara. Swirl some pink blush on your cheeks and highlight on top of your cheekbones. Finish with a pink lip that’s more lived-in than perfect. Instead of applying lipstick from the tube, use your finger to press on the color. The end result: ethereal beauty that’s the definition of #goals.
Gilded Gold Lids
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The planets have aligned for a sultry farewell to the summer season. So why not go out with a bang? We’re talking about metallic gold lids. A dab of gold cream shadow has the power to transform any base shadow into something stare-worthy. Finish with multiple coats of a mascara that does it all — lengthens, defines, volumizes, the works — then let sparks fly.
Pro Tip:
Don’t wait for your lashes to dry before applying a second coat of mascara. This way you can build and add volume without creating clumps.
New Nudes
If you equate nude makeup with everyday makeup, may we remind you that it has the word nude in it. This look, in shades of brown and taupe, is more suited for a sexy night out. Start by defining each eye with taupe shadow, sweeping the shade all the way up to your browbone, through your crease, and into the inner corner. Next, switch to a darker brown shadow. Use a soft blending brush to shade the outer corner of your lid. Use the brush to wing your shadow out slightly at the outer corner of your eye, and then bring it back in to meet your lower lashline. Then, get lash-happy with multiple coats of volumizing mascara. Keep the rest of your look light-handed with a subtle blush application and a sheer pink lip.
Pretty In Pink
With August’s calendar packed full of everything from tropical vacays to meet-the-parents moments, you’re going to need a beauty look that’s one-size-fits-all. Think pink: It’s universally flattering and will be your power color this month. To start, prep your complexion with foundation and concealer as needed. Then, brush a rosy pink shadow over each lid and through your crease. Buff and blend, and drag the same color along your lower lashline. After finishing your eyes with a few coats of mascara, find a pink blush and lipstick in the same shade as your eyeshadow. (It helps to use shades from one, multi-tasking makeup palette.) Swipe them both on, and finish with a smile.
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Lily-Rose Depp may be known primarily as Johnny Depp's daughter, but she's also the daughter of French singer Vanessa Paradis. That's evident in a scene from Yoga Hosers, where Depp shows off her own vocal chops.
The comedy stars Depp as a 15-year-old yoga fanatic battling an evil spirit. Though it only has a 30% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, we imagine that it features some impressive warrior poses. And based on the looks of a video released by People, it appears to feature a nice performance by Depp.
In this particular scene, Depp's character's father ( Veep 's Tony Hale) is in the midst of an intimate moment with Orange Is the New Black 's Natasha Lyonne when music stops him in his tracks. Depp and her co-star Harley Quinn Smith perform a cover of Styx's "Babe," and Hale is moved to tears.
The movie also features Johnny Depp as a man-hunter and Paradis as a history teacher. So it's a family reunion on film.
Yoga Hosers will be released on September 2.
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The iPhone 7 is still just a twinkle in Tim Cook’s eye, but that won’t stop somebody from dropping $1.3 million on a diamond-encrusted version. Brikk, a company that made waves when it dropped a platinum Apple watch, recently announced their custom Lux iPhone 7.
Brikk will allow you to customize your phone using small diamonds, big diamonds, yellow gold, rose gold, platinum, or any combinations thereof. The company will also offer 120 colors, all scratch resistant, and in-person meeting with their head designer to settle on your phone’s final form.
That designer is presumably a spritz of Axe Body spray encased in a Rolex box and somehow given life in a sort of Faustian bargain but for high-end accessories. Pure class, is what we’re trying to say. The phone will run you $4,995 (reasonable) up to the aforementioned $1.3 million (a bargain). The phone will especially appeal to those with a lot of disposable income and a death wish. They'll sure be first against the wall when the revolution comes.
Here, look at their official Instagram for more details. Or just check out this image Brikk says is of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia’s personal phone.
In a "This or That" game with Vogue, Celine Dion had to choose what she likes better: piercings or tattoos. Though it's not clear what she thinks of piercings, she brought up a common criticism of tattoos. As you get older, she said, the shape will change to the extent that any writing may become unrecognizable. However, she might make one exception.
"Since my husband passed away, they can make the tattoo as his heartbeat, so I might have his heartbeat on my body for the rest of my life," she said.
It's a romantic idea, if not a little clinical. And it proves that even people generally against permanent ink aren't immune to the allure of tattoos.
Dion's late husband René Angélildied of cancer at age 73. Their son René-Charles Angelil is named after him, and Pink wrote a song to aid in his wife's grieving process. Whether or not Dion goes through with the tattoo, Angéli's memory is already being kept alive.
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With technology making it possible to communicate from a distance, it's becoming more and more common for people to spend long periods of time apart from their significant others and even their families. And according to Kelly Ripa, living across the country from your family is actually not that big a deal.
Ripa's kids Michael and Lola are living with her husband Mark Consuelos in California while she and her son Joaquin are in New York right now, she told People. Michael and Lola have internships out west, where her husband's acting in the new Fox show Pitch, and she's hosting Live With Kelly in the Big Apple. The five all meet up when they're on vacation.
“We’ve done it for years. It’s not hard. It’s actually something we’re quite good at," she said.
It just goes to show that the tradition of a nuclear family all under one roof isn't the only option. If the parents' or kids' careers require it, many alternatives really are viable.
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Usually, after perusing Mango's site, I'm left with a couple items that are definitely worth the retailer's already affordable prices. Sometimes I'll pull the trigger, sometimes I'll let everything sit in my cart for a while, and sometimes I forget about the things I wanted altogether. While I do indeed love the sophisticated and not-expensive duds, never have I left the store with a haul. So I was taken by surprise (in the best way possible) when I recently found myself browsing through its endless pages of merchandise and saw that nearly every single piece was on point.
So if you have a fancy soiree coming up, or you're still on the hunt for a pair of summer sandals, or you want a jacket that you'll wear through fall, or you need a throw-on outfit to go get something from the grocery store, or you're meeting your SO's parents, or you're staying in your apartment all day (okay, so when you're doing anything), you're in luck. Mango has super-chic items right now that will boost your outfit game. Not to mention most of it is on sale and under $50.
Click through the slideshow ahead to take a peek at all the things you could ever need. And if, after you've looked at all these items, you still feel voracious for, say, a beach cover-up, some slacks, or a two-piece set, you should head on over to Mango and scour the site like I did. You'll be happy you did.
Everyone needs a longline shirt, but nobody needs to overpay for one.
Mango Poplin Shirt, $69.99 $24.99, available at Mango.
A dress you can wear out at night or as a cover-up to the beach.
Mango Crochet Cotton Dress, $59.99 $29.99, available at Mango.
I've definitely championed this sandal in another story, but now it's on sale, too.
Mango Strap Cord Sandals, $59.99 $29.99, available at Mango.
Just add shoes.
Mango Linen-blend Wrap Jumpsuit, $79.99 $39.99, available at Mango.
The deep V-neck and sleeve detail are where it's at.
Mango Embroidered Cotton Blouse, $49.99 $19.99, available at Mango.
Mixed patterns mean more colors, more colors mean more shoe options.
Mango Floral Print Dress, $59.99 $29.99, available at Mango.
Try pairing this with your favorite tee.
Mango Wrap Flowy Skirt, $79.99 $39.99, available at Mango.
A more interesting take on hoop earrings.
Mango Slim Metal Earrings, $9.99, available at Mango.
This jumpsuit is super-elegant: The low back and pretty palazzo pants make it fancy enough for all your upcoming occasions.
Mango Premium Palazzo Long Jumpsuit, $169.99 $84.99, available at Mango.
Looking for a sporty sandal? Look no further.
Mango Platform Strap Sandals, $99.99 $49.99, available at Mango.
Get ready for fall with this under-$50 suede jacket.
Mango Flat-pocket Suede Jacket, $99.99 $39.99, available at Mango.
I personally cannot wait to wear this with a black turtleneck underneath come fall.
Mango Printed Dress, $45.99 $22.99, available at Mango.
Everyone should have a furry slide.
Mango Premium Fur Sandals, $79.99 $39.99, available at Mango.
A denim shirt dress you could also wear as a denim shirt.
Mango Denim Shirt Dress, $59.99 $29.99, available at Mango.
Well, don't you look put-together.
Mango Belt Long Jumpsuit, $129, available at Mango.
This pinstripe number is a bit more interesting than your average tank dress.
Mango Spaghetti Strap Dress, $59.99 $29.99, available at Mango.
Pop on a gray turtleneck in the fall, unbutton the buttons, and roll up the sleeves to expose what's underneath.
Mango Check Shirt Dress, $59.99 $29.99, available at Mango.
Super-cute for upcoming transitional weather (and for now).
Mango Heel Leather Shoes, $119.99, available at Mango.
The tie neck on this blouse is cute as is, and even cuter if you turn the tie to the back to wear it as a choker.
Mango Tie-Neck Blouse, $59.99, available at Mango.
Check out that contrast stitching.
Mango Pocket Cotton-blend Skirt, $49.99 $24.99, available at Mango.
Accordion-pleated dresses are everywhere. Get yours now.
You probably already use Google Maps to find the nearest Starbucks and directions to the train. But there are plenty of extras within the app that you might be missing on your usual search. Who knew you could win special perks from Google?
We've rounded up the top hacks for getting the most out of the app, whether you're sightseeing abroad, taking a road trip, or just heading to a friend's apartment. Soon, you'll be able to navigate like a pro — and never have to worry about being lost without Wi-Fi ever again (really).
Consider these a must for anyone with wanderlust or — if you're like us — a poor sense of direction. Read on for ten tips that will make you a Google Maps master.
This piece originally ran March 10, 2016.
Skip lines at popular restaurantsand museums by using Maps’ “popular times” feature. Just search for the place you’re looking to go and scroll down to select the day you’re going. You’ll see a graph showing when that location is the busiest. (Note to self: Avoid the Met between noon and 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.)
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Instead of going into a separate transportation app to find arrival times, just click on a bus stop or train station to see a list of the buses and trains at that location. Select the one you want to take and you’ll access a list of real-time arrival information.
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How many times have you walked up and down a street trying to figure out where the heck apartment building 201 is? Get a better sense of your surroundings(and waste less time) by using the Street View thumbnail that shows up when you click on a location on the map. Even though a lot of people use this feature to see some of the coolest global destinations, it’s just as useful for everyday travel.
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Whether you’re exhausted after a day of sightseeing or at the end of a long workday, finding a route with “less walking” is always useful. When you search for directions, click the “options” tap on the top bar and select from among “best route,” “fewer transfers,” and “less walking” for your time- and energy-saving preference.
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Insider perks are always nice — and there’s a way to get access to them through Maps. Click the menu to the left of the search tab and and sign in with your Gmail account (if you haven’t already). Once you do that, you’ll be able to sign up to become a Local Guide and can earn points by contributing reviews of locations, photos, and more to Maps. The more points you earn, the more benefits you get, which include early access to new Google features, additional Google storage, and the chance to test out Google products before the rest of the public.
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Worried you won’t have Wi-Fi when you get somewhere? Now, you can download the area of a map you need and access it even when you don’t have service. (This is also useful if you’re traveling somewhere and don’t want to pay for extra data.) To download an area, search for the location and select the "download" tab to the right of the share button. You can also use the left-hand drop-down menu by search to select “offline areas” and add a location.
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Find the best nearby coffee shop more quickly: Instead of searching for coffee shops in the search tab, put your cursor on the tab and select “explore nearby” from the drop-down menu. This will lead you to curated lists of local favorites, lunch spots, coffee shops, and more, with ratings and reviews in one easy-to-access place.
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You’re probably used to switching into traffic mode from the drop-down menu on the left side of the search tab, but traffic alerts are a newer feature worth taking advantage of. Using information from Waze, an app that uses community-sourced knowledge to give the most up-to-date traffic warnings, you can avoid a jam. Just click the yellow exclamation mark on the map for details.
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Get better deals during your road trip by searching for gas stations on Maps before pulling up to the pump. Type in “gas stations” (or select it from the drop down menu when you put your cursor on “Search Google Maps") and you’ll see a list of nearby gas stations with their fuel prices. You’ll see the same prices when you zoom in on the map itself.
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Android users were lucky enough to get Google Maps' multi-stop tool earlier this year, and now it's come to iOS devices. Just update your Google Maps app, enter your destination, click on the corner menu, and select "Add Stop." Doing so lets you easily plan all the stops for a road trip or everyday errands. After you've added all your stops, press "Done" and you'll be good to go. This feature is so convenient for planning road trips.
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One of the greatest criticisms of Los Angeles is that it’s a city without a center. Since the cable cars saw their tracks ripped out to accommodate the new-money Westside set in the first half of the 20th century, the wealth and power of Los Angeles has been more diffuse than almost any city on earth. Sure, you might point to Calabasas, but then Bel Air, Hancock Park, and even some holdout pockets of Pasadena would raise their hands. The city’s lack of center means that there is no one Los Angeles, and it also means that one can live their whole life in the city without seeing its glitzier side.
America Ferrera, who hails from Honduras but grew up in the Valley, told American Airlines magazine Nexos how she’s rediscovering the city as she films her show Superstore. She credits her mother’s hard work raising her and her siblings on a single income with her work ethic.
“It was definitely a struggle,” Ferrera tells Nexos. “My mother had a really decent job working at a Hilton hotel where she was the director of the housekeeping department. So she had an executive position where she made a decent salary, but she had a single income and was raising six children.”
Ferrera continues that she’s seen a new side of the city since moving back from New York.
“My husband and I took a camping trip to Catalina Island for a weekend,” she tells Nexos. “Catalina is so close and pretty accessible, but it’s not something I ever did in my 23 years of growing up in Los Angeles. I think it’s really fun to be able to go for a hike in the hills and then go to the beach.”
Ferrera’s life is literally the Los Angeleno dream. Growing up in the Valley, moving to New York, and returning a star. It sounds like a Raymond Chandler novel but with less murder and more star turns in NBC sitcoms.
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We need to talk about the children. Specifically, we need to talk about the phenomenon of children playing adult roles in popular media.
For example, there’s Bugsy Malone, a 1976 musical that featured children playing the roles of gangsters. That movie starred Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, and served as the directorial debut of the highly decorated Alan Parker. It’s quite insane.
Then there’s the “Sky’s The Limit ” music video, which swapped out gangsters for gangster rappers. The kid that plays the Notorious B.I.G. is legitimately a star, the Puffy kid nails his unbelievably ridiculous dancing, and the thing is directed by modern master Spike Jonze. Watch it, is what we’re trying to say.
Now, we’ve arrived at today. And today offers us The Real Housekids of Atlanta. Specifically, with children re-enacting the infamous "Gone with the Wind Fabulous" scene between Kenya Moore, NeNe Leakes, and Cynthia Bailey. The short is part of a partnership between Bravo and Mashable and is quite something. A worthy entry into the kids-as-adults hall-of-fame.
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Donald Trump has spoken out about the scandal enveloping Roger Ailes and the increasingly disturbing reports of sexual harassment. The Republican nominee for president spoke to Fox News contributor and USA Today columnist Kirsten Powers in a column posted Monday.
Trump expressed disappointment that women from Fox News have come forward to disparage their former CEO.
“There was quite a bit of fabulous things said,” he tells Powers of Gretchen Carlson’s accusations against Ailes. “It would be easier for me and more politically correct for me to say you are right. But you would think she wouldn’t say those things.”
Trump offered his own daughter some advice should she face a similar situation.
"I would like to think she would find another career or find another company if that was the case," Trump tells Powers.
The columnist found the response shocking.
"[M]ost women don't have the financial resources of Ivanka," Powers wrote. "They can't afford to quit their job without another in hand, something that is impossible to do when you are under contract and forbidden to speak to competitors. Most importantly, why should a woman be expected to upend her career just because she ended up in the crosshairs of some harasser?"
Not only does Selena Gomez have an airport outfit that’s not a sweatshirt and leggings, she has the airport outfit of our childhood dreams, sporting laid-back leisure wear with an edgy twist.
Upon arriving in Tokyo on Monday, the 24-year-old singer looked just as ready to strut through the hallways of those '90s movie high school sets as she is for international travel.
From the waist down, she keeps it simple, donning classic green sweatpants and Chuck Taylors. Everywhere else, however, is '90s central. Her mock turtleneck isn’t just cropped, it's distressed. The edges are so rough that it looks like Selena could have cut it herself — and knowing her quirky, bold style, she very well might have.
Her baggy dark denim jacket is also cropped and fraying at the edges, but what really steals those show are those sunglasses. Oval-shaped and tinted a groovy red, they help her outfit hit that sweet spot of looking like she just threw it on.
Selena’s arrival in Japan is part of the international leg of her “Revival” tour. After two nights of performing she's off to places like Australia, Europe, and Mexico, so we can expect many more iconic airport outfits to come.
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Joining brands like Modell’s Sporting Goods, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Cole Haan, Zara retail workers in New York City have decided to unionize for the first time. Employees of the fashion retailer, the flagship brand of Spanish company Inditex, will be represented by the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU), reports BuzzFeed.
The Manhattan-based locations will be represented by the RWDSU Local 1102, and Inditex, which runs over 7,000 stores worldwide, agreed to recognize the union.
“This is a normal consequence of our commitment regarding the rights of freedom of association worldwide,” Inditex told BuzzFeed News.
RWDSU spokesperson Janna Pea told BuzzFeed that they “wish more American employers would follow this European model of Zara and H&M, which allows and respects the unions’ right to organize.”
These events were also met with satisfaction by the president of RWDSU, Stuart Appelbaum.
“We applaud Zara for recognizing the rights of its employees to choose to unionize, without interference,” he said in a statement. “Zara, the largest fast-fashion retailer in the world, is sending a strong message.”
This could be the first step towards unionization for Zara stores across the country. After all, as Applebaum put it, stores can remain “profitable and still recognize [their] workers’ right to dignity, justice, and respect on the job.”
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JoJo has made her decision. Jordan Rodgers is the chosen one.
The finale of Season 12 of The Bachelorette did indeed end with an engagement as Jordan Rodgers got down on one knee. "You challenge me to be the best version of myself," he said.
Anyone who says they are surprised must not have been paying attention. Jordan has been the chase horse since he got that First Impression Rose way back in the season premiere. JoJo, it seems, has quelled her fears about Jordan’s long-term intentions. She was in deep over Rodgers from the beginning. Despite chatter from fellow contestants and a misstep by not asking her father for JoJo's hand when they met in person, everybody’s All-American came out on top. He probably shouldn’t sit by the phone, though, waiting for the congratulations call from his famous brother, Aaron. (Chris Harrison promises to get to the bottom of that later tonight.)
The good-bye to Robby was a hard one to watch. He was so confident all along. He wanted to hear that she loved him, but when he did, it was during a breakup. "In what world is that okay?" he asked.
Time will tell, or maybe the couple themselves during the After The Final Rose special, if Jordan and JoJo are a pair that is built to last.
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Forget everything you thought you knew about the innocent playground game of jump rope, because these Hong Kong based competitive rope-skippers took it not just to a new level, but a whole new galaxy.
This video of the event, which shows the athletes competing in what appears to be a tournament, has taken over the internet because, as it turns out, watching someone competitively jump rope is absolutely mesmerizing.
It appears the perfect technique involves keeping your upper body stationary while your legs go nuts. What ensues is a hummingbird-esque display of what the human body is capable of, all documented by an “unofficial counter” in the back. The team, which consists of two people holding the ropes double-dutch style, one person jumping, and one person waiting to sub in, gets to an incredible 621 jumps before tapping out. Assuming all members of the team alternate roles, the sport requires both incredible arm and leg strength if a team wants to make it through the competition.
While the video is fascinating, it inspires more questions that answers. How many jump rope teams exist? What do they win? Did they knew they wanted to do this since childhood? Are there jump rope child prodigies?
We won’t get answers to these questions any time soon — not unless this video really catches on in time for jump-roping to be a part of the Olympics. There’s no point anyways, since these guys have basically already won gold.
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Pokémon Go has finally made its way into the makeup world. So it's made its way off of our smartphones, onto our faces, and then back onto our smartphones in the form of Instagram posts. We know, it's making our head spin too.
There seem to be three distinct styles of Pokémon makeup (or Pokémakeup, or whatever you’d like to call it).
The first, which Buzzfeed helpfully identified, is Pokémouth. This one is pretty simple. You put a Pokémon on your mouth. Like these, for example.
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The second style, which is more subtle and possibly more wearable IRL is Poké-eye. Here are some examples. We wouldn’t wear them to a job interview, but they seem awesome for hitting the town.
Then there’s the full-on face paint. This is the most extreme look of all. And we’re here for it. To be honest, this look is mainly Pikachus. Lots and lots of Pikachus.
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Pokémakeup is like Pokémon Go except instead of catching all the Pokémon, you have to serve all the looks. We just made this up but it’s real now. Get to work.
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We already know the election is just like mother-freaking Game of Thrones. (Hillary is Daenerys, Trump is Joffrey, and Ned Stark is played by none other than Harambe!) But what if Game of Thrones was…also like the election?
We know, it’s a lot of irony. Sit down, take a deep breath.
The Maesters over at HBO must have had the same thought (very high irony levels on premium cable) because they went and made a campaign ad for the GoT Party. The official website displays four possible tickets: Cersei and Qyburn, Jon Snow and Lyanna Mormont, Petyr Baelish and Sansa Stark, and Daenerys and Tyrion Lannister. All four sets of candidates offer varying platforms tied to their show personas. So far Jon Snow has a commanding lead, but we’re not counting out Daenerys just yet.
“I hope certain politicians wouldn’t do well in the world of Game of Thrones,” she tells TheWrap. “I would quite like to bring some of them in just to slaughter them. But unfortunately that can’t be done nowadays.”
Somehow that wouldn’t even rank in the top five most lit things an actual presidential candidate has said this election cycle (or maybe even today). But we digress.
Watch the Game of Thrones campaign video below. Apparently the final ticket will be announced September 1, so we encourage you to vote if that means something to you.
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