Red Carpet Roundup: August

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January Jones' navy cutout number by Andrew Gn at the Mad Men season three premiere



Mila Kunis' shimmery brocade frock by Matthew Williamson at the Extract premiere



Sandra Bullock's drapey Lanvin dress at the premiere of All About Steve
—Erin Clements
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Advertisement - Continue Reading Below"You're it," Paul Marciano told Priyanka Chopra, having just barely made her acquaintance. "It has to be you." The designer knew he had found his next Guess girl as soon as he laid his eyes on her, but unlike previous women he'd tapped to be the face of his international brand—Kate Upton, Claudia Schiffer, Anna Nicole Smith, Adriana Lima, and Drew Barrymore—she is a woman of color.
More From ELLEChopra is the first ever "brown" girl in Guess' 30-year history and the star of its new vintage-inspired holiday 2013 campaign, shot by photographer and "Summer of '69" singer Bryan Adams. The 31-year-old Indian actress and singer wore the season's hourglass-accentuating dresses, while channeling old Hollywood movie stars à la Sophia Loren (Marciano believes Chopra is a young incarnation of the Italian icon) for the sultry spread.
In the midst of Chopra's major step toward global stardom, we caught up with the exotic beauty on diversity in the industry, the importance of celebrating women's curves, doing the unexpected, and working with rock 'n' roll legend Adams (who serenaded her on set!). As a bonus, she has exclusively shared her top five favorite Bollywood tracks with ELLE.com, below.
You're getting international attention as the first Indian woman to be the face of Guess, how does it feel?The fact that I'm the first woman of [a different] ethnicity to be a part of a Guess campaign is amazing. I've gotten a great reaction so far. Courtesy of GuessPhoto: Courtesy of Guess
Do you think you're helping to pave the way for Indian women to receive more global exposure?I do feel so. We live in such a diverse world now, especially in America where the face of a quintessential young woman has changed. Everything I'm trying to do does pave the way for women from every part of the world to cross borders and be a part of global pop culture.Lack of diversity in the fashion industry has been a hot topic. Do you agree with people who believe that there's not enough of it?Well, I think that we need to look around us and see what the world is today. Like I said, the face of the girl next door can be anyone, from anywhere. Yes, I do think that diversity is the way to go because that's the world we're living in.Guess has helped propel the careers of many of its campaign faces. Are you prepared for even more international stardom?For me, I've been working since I was 17 years old. So what excites me more than the fame and the accolades is being able to break barriers and be a game changer—do things that are different from what's normally seen. So, it's that challenge that really excites me. I want to be able to break through and do things that maybe I'm not supposed to. [Laughs]Yes, we love women who shake things up! Guess has often looked to curvier girls for its campaigns. Why do you think that's important?Well, I've never believed in size zero. I've always felt that women need to be curvier. That's what I love about Guess. It celebrates the femininity of a woman. It's female power and always shot with iconic women who represent that. Photo: Courtesy of Guess
Who are some of your favorite Guess girls of the past?Oh, Claudia Schiffer is definitely my favorite. I love her as the face of Guess. She's so natural and beautiful. She has a stunning face. I'm a huge fan.Paul Marciano has deemed you a young Sophia Loren. Are you a fan of hers?Yes, who isn't? I think she's one of the most beautiful women in the world. To be compared to her in any regard is a huge compliment. I love her. It's so funny because a few months ago, a friend of mine was working with her and I asked him to get me her book. Then, I ended up doing this campaign—and for Paul to have said that was such a fluke.You shot the campaign in California with Bryan Adams. What was it like working with him?It was great working with Bryan. You know, he's such a huge star—we love Bryan in India. Actually, when I heard Bryan Adams was going to be the photographer, I didn't think it was the singer. I couldn't believe someone could be so multi-talented. He was so creative and sang for me!We're very jealous. When he wasn't serenading you, what music did you guys listen to?Oh, we listened to everything from hip-hop and rap to Bollywood music.We imagine one of her best-loved Bollywood tracks was among them. Have a listen, below!

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Getty ImagesAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowSpring came early this year and for all its scenic merits—sunny days, blue skies, tree blossoms—this byproduct of climate change has prompted the onset of severe seasonal allergies. For many, this is the worst year for hay fever yet: According to a recent report by the National Wildlife Federation, a whopping 25 million Americans are reported allergy sufferers and account for 32 billion dollars in lost work days and medical debt. Thankfully, there are measures you can take to keep itchy eyes, a runny nose, coughing, and/or headaches from getting the better of you.
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The first step in conquering outdoor allergies is correctly identifying them. Nasal allergies, or allergic rhinitis, share a lot of the same symptoms as the common cold and all too often sufferers incorrectly self-diagnose. This leads to the use of ineffective medications or worse, ignoring the problem in the hopes that symptoms will subside overtime. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, there are indicators that can help you decipher allergies from a cold. Colds are viral infections precipitated by the spread of germs from one individual to another, whereas itchy allergies relate to the inflammation of nasal passages and airways following direct contact with foreign particles, such as dust or pollen. Allergy sufferers and cold patients both experience coughing, sneezing, and sinus headaches (throbbing pressure in the front of the forehead), but cold sufferers may also have pain in the teeth and body, as well as fever temperatures. Thick, yellow mucus from the nose and throat is also common amongst cold sufferers versus the thin, clear fluid associated with nasal allergies.
The most significant difference between colds and allergies is how they develop. Colds typically progress slowly over the course of several days, and have a brief lifespan of 10 days, at most. Allergies are activated within hours of exposure to grass and tree pollens (e.g. ragweed) and subside when these factors are removed. These conditions also occur en mass at totally different times of the year. "Colds are common during the winter months, whereas peak allergy seasons are the fall and spring," says Christopher Randolph, MD, Yale University allergy and immunology specialist. "Keep in mind what's going on around you. If everything's growing and getting blown around in the air, you are likely dealing with outdoor allergies."
TRIGGERS
There are a number of triggers for this year's outbreak of allergies, and a few that may surprise you. Some scientists point to global climate change as a direct a link to the number of people suffering this season: Randolph says that the advance of spring-like temperatures led to an earlier pollination of plants and trees and thus, more allergens in the air (in this month alone, specialists at Connecticut's Waterbury Hospital found pollen count ratios to be the highest of the decade).
Those living in urban areas are more prone to outdoor allergies this time of year as well. In addition to pollen, air contaminants found in heavily trafficked areas—think sulfur dioxide in car exhaust and ozone from factories—further inhibit lung and nasal passage function. "If you live within 500 meters of a city interstate, your asthma and allergies are going to be exacerbated," says Randolph.
Recent studies also show that the varying degree of allergic reactions may be traced back to stress levels. In a study done by scientists at Ohio State University College of Medicine, subjects receiving allergen prick tests had greater reactions after doing stressful activities (speaking before a panel, solving math questions in their heads, etc.). It was determined that stress is somehow related to the immune system and when these emotional receptors are triggered in the brain, the body's defenses against histamine (the protein in allergens that causes nasal inflammation) are hindered.
TREATMENT
Stay Indoors. As tempting as that jog in the park is, severe outdoor allergies are best combated by staying inside. "While I'm an advocate of regular exercise, this is one case where I think it's far more important to stay indoors—stick to the gym if you need to," says Randolph. If your allergies are tolerable and you're outside for an extended period of time, shower and change clothes as soon as you're home.
Hit the Pharmacy. Various over-the-counter medicine can lessen the effects of allergies; it's just a matter of knowing which remedy to buy. Medications containing loratadine, such as Alavert and Claritin-D are considered to be effective antihistamines and are regarded for their non-sedative properties. Another powerful antihistamine: cetirizine, the active ingredient in Zyrtec, which until 2008 was prescription-only.
Look out for medicines whose primary ingredient is pseudoephedrine, however. This decongestant (found in most nasal sprays), as well as phenylephrine, triggers a nervous system response in order to decrease blood flow to affected areas like the eyes, nose and throat. Much like caffeine consumption, users are prone to "rebound" within hours of intake and experience sluggishness. These drugs also become less effective with prolonged usage. And, if itchy eyes are your enemy, go for antihistamine eye drops containing olopatadine (like Patanol).
Eat Right. Foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA (found in salmon), as well as the flavonoid phytochemical quercetin (red berries, onions, garlic and apples), are shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help build up antihistimine in the body. Dairy products containing L-92, a probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus strain, ease certain tree pollen allergies as well. Alternately, aged cheeses, processed meats, and wine contain histamine triggers and should be avoided.
See a Professional. Seeking the help and advice of a board-certified allergist is your best bet. If your allergies worsen, a doctor may run blood and skin prick tests to trace the source of your suffering. For prolonged allergy suffering, he or she may prescribe immunotherapy with weekly shots.
QUICK FIXES
The best cure for allergies is through prevention and treatment, but you can definitely keep from announcing your condition to the world. Should itchy eyes act up, rinse the affected area with cool water. Stick to waterproof mascara and steer clear of potentially irritating liners. Instead, opt for green on the lids to neutralize the appearance of eye redness, and do a bright lip to distract from swollen eyes. To soothe irritated areas around the nose, use a skin salve like Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant or a redness-reducing cream like First Aid Beauty Anti-Redness Serum.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below She's one of the model industry's rising stars, and baby, she's a Brit. Rosie Huntington Whitely, who has been the face of Burberry and has stomped the catwalk for Victoria's Secret, has just been named the face of Miss Sixty. The leggy, doll-faced blond has been making her way around the world and has even had her moment in the ever-so-memorable short film by Agent Provocateur.
More From ELLEIt seems that England is the place to be for aspiring catwalk darlings, with Jourdan Dunn having been discovered at a market and Whitely's own discovery when she turned up for an internship at an agency. Randomness seems to be a common thread in the U.K., indeed.
But Whitely's got one honor under her belt that isn't so random: She was named 2009's Model of the Year at the ELLE Style Awards.
—Rebecca Suhrawardi Austin
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Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowLorde's current number one status on iTunes may have earned the 16-year-old New Zealander the ire of Miley Cyrus fans the world over (She bumped the pop star's "Wrecking Ball" out of the top spot). But the Kiwi phenom tells us she's still a typical teen who sings in show choir, just discovered The Replacements and is "catching up" on Britney's career.
We know you're very interested in royals and you follow aristocratic family trees. Is that where the name Lorde came from?I was just looking for a name that felt compelling and was going through different titles for aristocrats. I stumbled on Lord but it was really masculine so I just put an "e" on the. I'm kind of a word fidgeter. I was like, "Okay, this is good."You're particularly adroit in writing about teenage life, especially the boredom with the typical experiences that can come with growing up in a small town.I'm probably best at writing that stuff because it's my life. I read this thing that Patti Smith did and she was like, 'It's, a writer's curse, even if you're having fun, you're partying, you're dancing, you're thinking, 'I'm at this party, I'm dancing, what does this mean? How can I break this down? How can I turn it into something of creative use to me?' I'll be at a party and be experiencing it but still trying to process it and think about how I can use it as material.Do you feel like you need to write for a certain audience, or do you just write about what you want to write about?I honestly don't think about anyone else listening to my music at all. And I don't think that's a very healthy thing to do, maybe. It's best to just write exactly what you want to hear, and if people like it, then that's cool. I've never thought about writing up or writing down. I'm just writing at eye level with other people.You cover The Replacements' "Swingin' Party" on the B-side of "Tennis Court." How did you get into them?My producer just played me some stuff. As soon as I heard that song I was like, "F*ck, this is so, so good lyrically." You know it's so perfectly sad but a little bit wry and a little bit funny.We also noticed you have a lot of choral effects in your singing. Have you ever been in a chorus?Up until this year, I've been in a barbershop chorus.Like a barbershop quartet?It was, like, a quartet but there were 30 people in it. I've always just been really drawn to that sort of singing. I find it like pretty haunting.Do you come up with all the concepts for your videos—staging, clothing, etc.?Everything I wear, every photo of me that goes out, every video I'm in, has been controlled by me. I'm probably such a nightmare to work with just because, you know, I have a very clear idea of what I want. If you let a bunch of people who have been in the music industry for 20 years do it then you're probably not going to end up with anything cool. As much as those people know, maybe they don't know so much about being 16.For a while you didn't even have a promo photo, right? Why did you make that decision?So much in pop has to do with appearance, and as soon as someone makes music, we want to know what they look like and what their body is like and, you know, what their skin is like! I feel like that crazy culture around celebrities is just mental. I didn't want that to be a factor when people were into my music.On this new album, you've indicated that the songs are going to be more intimate and focused on relationships with people.Well, I was 15 when I wrote everything from the first EP from a much broader outlook. I was also figuring out my sound and who I was as an artist. That's definitely strengthened. On the album, I have moments that are more intimate, and a lot of weird self-analysis: "You like hotels now but when's that gonna change?" Just because my life has become so mental in the last like six months, you know, I couldn't not write about it.So you write about feeling weird about your changing lifestyle?Yeah. I've always been brutally honest with my writing, even if it makes me look dumb or one of my friends gets annoyed at me because I wrote something that happened to us. I think that's a good way to be. As soon as you [stop] being as truthful in songs, you stop relating to people.

GIF About a year ago, a (male) New York Times writer tweeted:

East Village sad girl taking a single slice of broccoli white pizza home to her apartment. #therealness

— Sam Sifton (@SamSifton) May 7, 2014

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below"Sad girl"? Okay, first of all, eating is a basic function of survival. Men eat alone all the time, even sometimes—gasp—white pizza, and nobody seems to put them on suicide watch. But this woman is sad, not to mention #brave, because she's masterminding an elaborate plan to eat while presumably not in a social setting! She's taking her precious pizza to her apartment to avoid consuming food, solo, among other human beings. But even her own home isn't a safe zone for a single woman's mealtime, thanks to the lame trope that women who eat alone in their apartments are all "eating their feelings." Harrumph.
More From ELLEThe expression "walk of shame" is gendered in a similar way: If a girl is walking home at 8 a.m. in a club dress and heels, people assume she's ashamed of it. And with this context thrust on her, often it becomes equal, if not greater than, her own. Pop culture perpetuates this idea; take last year's Walk of Shame rom-com, which garnered a 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and featured —in the words of Christy Lemire, who reviewed it for RogerEbert.com, jokes that revealed "a repetitive misogynistic streak." Lemire adds: "Just because a pretty blonde woman is traipsing about the streets of Los Angeles in a skimpy, yellow dress and high heels, this does not make her deserving of scorn and degradation."
Nobody learned their lesson, however. Last month VH1 greenlit a half-hour unscripted show called Walk of Shame Shuttle, which, according to the Washington Post, revolves around female drivers "[picking] up people from places where they maybe wish they hadn't spent the night and takes them home, thus avoiding the dreaded 'walk of shame.'" The "people," judging by the promos, are all women. And that "maybe wish they hadn't spent the night" bit? That inference is the heart of the problem.

Are u watching for Me tonight... #WalkOfShameShuttle #VH1 #TV #TVStar #victoriademare #icon #legend #historymaker

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Even when you leave a one-night-stand elated, the expression—and the insidious sentiment behind it—slips in. I have both heard and/or uttered strikingly contradictory sentences like: "Last night was sooooo fun but I had to do a walk of shame home." You slut-shame yourself in a way you barely even notice.
Often, the word I really wanted when I said I did a walk of shame was akwardness: I did a walk of awkwardness. Especially true in my early twenties, when the morning-after return from an "away game" was still a new phenomenon. Now that I'm in my late twenties, things are different. I can own being a grown woman who enjoys sex (or even just a makeout-pass out combo) but doesn't always pack contact solution or roll-up flats in my purse every single night. That can make me feel a little disorganized the next day if I did decide to sleep over, but shame? That's a different beast.
I know because I have, actually, done walks of shame. There was the time I took the PATH home from Jersey City in a party dress, after spending the night for the umpteenth time with a guy I really liked who'd been telling me "not to expect anything from him" for over a year. Another, while I was trying to rebound from him with a series of one-night stands, wandering around Brooklyn with a dead iPhone trying to find a subway stop via echolocation and magic.
"The Walk of Shame isn't when you let society down—it's when you let yourself down."
But the shameful feeling I had on those mornings wasn't because I'd gotten drunk and casually hooked up with these guys. It was from my hung-over awareness that the unfulfilling (and orgasmless) hookups had little to do with any genuine sexual desire and much more to do with my lack of emotional self-care at the time. It happens when you know that whatever you did last night didn't make you happy, and you knew that even going into it. The Walk of Shame isn't when you let society down—it's when you let yourself down.
Some of the women eating pizza alone in restaurants are sad. Like... sure, that's just statistical probability. But, like labeling any random girl in a club dress at 8 a.m. as someone doing a "walk of shame," making sexist assumptions about her simply based on her existence is absolutely absurd. As one woman put it in her reply to the broccoli pizza tweet:

If it were a man, this tweet would not exist. “@SamSifton: East Village sad girl taking a single slice of broccoli white pizza home.”

— Jasmine (@jasminemoy) May 8, 2014

Now that's something that's sad—but true.

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Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Bloomingdale's 59th Street flagship store in NYC has redesigned their cosmetics department—and one of the most bedazzling features of the new beauty floor is the Bb.StylingBar and Shop! Perfect for fashionistas on the go, the hair destination offers no-wash-no-appointment styling services and one-on-one consultations with Bumble and bumble pros. The interactive station also has touchscreen styling and product menus, and video tutorials.
More From ELLE To celebrate the partnership with Bloomie's, Bb. extraordinaire Rolando Beauchamp (clients include Mary-Kate Olsen and Kim Kardashian) will be creating runway-ready hairstyles on models in a live window display today at the corner of Lexington Avenue and 60th Street. Swing by on your lunch break or afternoon coffee run to catch the action!
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Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowBehind every chic haircut, there is an equally chic RTW collection.


Okay, maybe not. But in the case of Russian designer Vika Gazinskaya (at left), an up-and-comer I only recently discovered when I saw her enviable crop on the street style blog Jak & Jil, this is definitely the truth.
Of her five collections (all of which can be viewed here), it is impossible for me to choose just one to focus on, because collectively, they reflect an evolution of what I love most about this designer's aesthetic, which is her ability to create ultra-feminine silhouettes through extreme shape manipulation. There is a distinct futuristic, `high fashion' look to everything Gazinskaya creates (one could easily imagine her designs on the backs of Victoria Beckham, Tilda Swinton, or either Olsen twin), yet unlike some of her more bodycon brethren, a woman who isn't blessed with Liya Kebede's frame won't be intimidated to try on one of her billowy cocoon or back-cinched party dresses.
Bearing a unique signature somewhere between Francisco Costa and Giambattista Valli's, I second Kate Lanphear's prediction that Vika Gazinskaya is a designer whose cool cut and even cooler collections deserve our attention.
Now if only she had a stockist in the United States...



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Travel Pictures / AlamyAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowDay 1
Never mind the sunrise, Miami is all about seeing the sunset. That being said, get a late start. When you wake up, head over to the SLS Hotel in South Beach and have a bite prepared by Chef José Andrés at Hyde Beach. The pork belly sliders with Serrano ham and Swiss cheese are delicious.
With a few extra calories to burn, take a stroll down to Lincoln Road and immerse yourself in the heart of Miami shopping. Though it may be tempting, don't spend a cent in the touristy T-shirt traps; save your splurges for more upscale options, like Alchemist, down the way. Alchemist has two locations: one on Lincoln and one in a nearby parking garage. At the boutique, you'll find none of the bedazzled wares typical to South Beach, but rather clothing and accessories from labels like Rick Owens, Dior, and Céline.
More From ELLEA few blocks from all the shopping, the restaurant Juvia sits high above in its penthouse location. Order an afternoon caipirinha and take in the amazing views of South Beach.
Now that you've had a pick-me-up, it's time to continue shopping. The Webster on Collins Avenue is a brief cab ride from Juvia. Spread over three floors, it is without question the crown jewel of shopping in Miami. With its supreme service and highly edited selection of items from brands like Tom Ford, Valentino, and Chanel, the store makes it challenging to leave its premises without smiling, purchase in hand.
Wind down your day with a walk on the beach, and work on your tan. When your appetite has returned, head back to Lincoln Road and dine at Meat Market. Start with the cedar-scented hamachi and the I Love Gold cocktail, a concoction of tequila, brown sugar, cinnamon, and citrus. For your main course, dig into the Kobe filet mignon with a side of truffle creamed corn.
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Miami's Design District is a breath of fresh air in comparison to the sometimes overwhelming glitz and din of South Beach. If you're staying in South Beach, you have to cab it here. The Buena Vista Deli opens early, and is the perfect spot for grabbing an on-the-go pastry before starting your day. This neighborhood nook is home to stores like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Marni, and Prada, with a laid-back atmosphere.
If you're not feeling the stand-alone stores, APT 606 stocks looks from Alexander Wang, Thom Browne, and Helmut Lang in a small boutique setting on the northern part of the Design District. For lunch, duck into Egg & Dart for delicious Greek food. The restaurant on North Miami Avenue serves culinary favorites like grilled orange-flavored sausage and lamb chops.
After lunch, stop by the velvet shoe Shangri-La, Del Toro. The brand's boutique is decorated in graffiti art, which serves as a playful backdrop for its posh Italian-made accessories.
If you are interested in seeing more art, visit the Markowicz Fine Art gallery. The gallery hosts up-and-coming names, and sells works by legends like Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, and Keith Haring.
To finish the day, have dinner at The Cypress Room. The restaurant offers inventive dishes within an eclectic atmosphere reminiscent of an English hunting lodge. Start your meal with the lamb tartare or beet salad, and order the antelope for your main course.
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Enjoy breakfast and open views of the ocean at the Atlantico in the St. Regis hotel. When you finish your eggs Benedict topped with key lime truffle hollandaise sauce, skip over to the Bal Harbour Shops, which are directly across the street.
The metropolis of luxury brands might be overwhelming at first, but the tropical setting of the property makes for fun window-shopping and easy spending. Swing by Trina Turk and pick up something colorful to wear.
Located on premises, Makoto serves up, without question, the best sushi in Miami and is the perfect place to break for lunch. You can't leave without trying the watermelon ceviche or tuna tataki.
Catch a cab and spend the afternoon at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The art scene in Miami is thriving, and MoCA is the source of it all. The 23,000-square-foot space is more than just a place to escape the heat. It houses sensational pieces that will leave you inspired.
Finish your trip off right, and have dinner at The Dutch located within the W Hotel. The seafood-centric menu is both refreshing and delicious, and the vibe is relaxed. Order the crispy lamb belly couscous or the Collins Platter, bursting with oysters, little necks, shrimp, yellowtail ceviche, crab salad, lobster salad, and tuna tartare.

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What do a supermodel, a pregnant reality star, and Miss America all have in common? According to a few opinionated voices, they're all fat. The most recent target is Kelsey Williams, an NBA cheerleader for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who came under e-fire for her so-called "pudgy" size 4 waistline. Incredible right? We can all agree that this particular insult is getting old. But as destructive and terrible as fat-shaming is, watching how women respond is downright inspiring. Below, we rounded up how ladies who have been targeted handled the debate over their physiques. (Spoiler alert, they refuse to listen!)
Kelsey Williams: On April 22nd, a female blogger for CBS called the Oklahoma City Thunder Girl "too chunky" to be an NBA cheerleader regarding some "pudginess around her waistline."
At the end of an entire blog post dedicated to Williams's physique, she went so far as include a user poll in which readers could vote on whether or not Williams had "the perfect look to be an NBA cheerleader," if she "could use some tightening up in her midsection," or if she "has no business wearing that outfit in front of people." Williams responded with this simple quote: "To be womanly always, discouraged never." Last week she went on Good Morning America to make sure the still unidentified (but now unemployed) blogger was held accountable for her insults. The message? A resonating, "Shame on you."
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Kate Upton: "Thinspirational" blog SkinnyGossip got serious attention last year by calling the then 20-year-old bombshell "well-marbled." The author also tossed around the adjectives "lardy" and "lazy," and several comparisons to various barnyard animals. The Sports Illustrated cover girl's response? To ignore the negativity and keep on doing her effervescent, bikini-clad thing in front of the camera. She proves that you don't have to say much to shut down haters.
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Kim Kardashian: Every tabloid from New York Post to In Touch and OK! has knocked Kim K's baby weight—so much so that Gloria Steinem had to intervene. "If our bodies are treated as ornaments instead of instruments that's because we are rebelling...it's an effort to distract us," she told US Weekly when asked about targeting pregnant women's bodies at a DVF event last month. "So don't be distracted. Why bother getting caught up in that?" Despite pregnancy struggles, Kim's still fearlessly taking to the red carpet in a high-fashion "maternity" wardrobe by the likes of Lanvin, Givenchy, and Christian Louboutin.
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Mallory Hytes Hagan: If anyone knows how to rock a bathing suit, it's this year's Miss America. But when vacation photos of Hytes Hagan in a swimsuit surfaced in January, both the tabloids and the Internet attacked her real-woman body. Always a diplomat, she went on Anderson Live and made no apologies for being a human that requires food. "I like to equate getting ready for the Miss America pageant to getting ready for a boxing match. We get in shape and then afterwards life goes back to normal."

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below I'm a longtime fan of M.A.C, but I'm especially in love with their latest limited-edition line, Style Warrior (available on maccosmetics.com now, in stores tomorrow). The animal print packaging is to die for (I'm literally drooling over it) and the splattering of wild makeup hues are sure to delight hardcore M.A.C devotees. Admittedly, though, my favorite products in the collection are the softer, neutral toned ones. Nude nails were a hit on the spring and fall runways, as were clean faces with a touch of sheen—two trends I'm totally digging for summer! Which explains my obsession with the Lustre Drops in Sun Rush and the Nail Lacquer in Peaceable...
—Emily Hebert



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January Jones Believes Girls Should 'Be Proud' Of 'Funky' Haircuts

January Jones is no stranger to Violet Grey magazine's The Violet Files.
Posing for the second time, the "Mad Men" actress was photographed for the magazine's latest issue wearing six dramatically different looks. Makeup artist Rachel Goodwin and hairstylist Mara Rozak transformed Jones into various personas including an edgy party girl wearing greasy hair, burgundy lips and chunky rings, and an au natural beauty with soft waves and glowing skin.
In the interview, Jones spoke candidly about self-acceptance. She referenced the amazing photo she posted on Instagram for Throwback Thursday, which depicted her 9-year-old self with a mullet.
“I was at my most confident as a kid,” Jones said. "It actually wasn't until I got into high school and started to get quote-unquote pretty that my confidence started to disappear."
Jones added that she wants women and girls who feel weird about their hair to still feel great. "I want to give the message that girls can be proud and self-assured no matter what funky haircut they have," she added.
Take a look at Jones' amazing photos for The Violet Files below, shot by Alex Caley. Check out the interview and comments from the makeup artist at VioletGrey.com.

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James Best, 'Dukes Of Hazzard' Star, Dead At Age 88

James Best with Flash during Ron Galella Studio Headshot for Special Assignment, United States. (Photo by Betty Galella/WireImage) | Betty Galella via Getty Images RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Prolific character actor James Best, best known for playing the giggling and inept Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died. He was 88.

His wife of 29 years, Dorothy Best, said that Best died Monday night in hospice care in Hickory from complications of pneumonia.

Best starred on the television series that ran from 1979 to 1985. He was the lawman futilely chasing the Duke boys, often in the company of his droopy-faced basset hound Flash. Best employed a battery of catch phrases in the role, as well as memorable laugh that was comically villainous.

"I acted the part as good as I could," Best told The Charlotte Observer in a 2009 interview. "Rosco, let's face it, was a charmer. It was a fun thing."

During a wide-ranging career of several decades, he also acted in movies including "The Caine Mutiny" and "Rolling Thunder," and he appeared on television shows including "Gunsmoke" and "The Andy Griffith Show."

"I was fortunate enough to call him my friend since the day he walked on the set of 'Gunsmoke' back in the early '60s," actor Burt Reynolds said in a statement. "Onset or off, behind the scenes, in front of a class or just as a friend, his name was so fitting because he was truly the 'best' at whatever he did. My heart is heavy, and I miss him deeply."

Best was an acting teacher who helped several future Hollywood stars learn how to appear more natural on camera.

"I learned more about acting in front of a camera from Jimmie Best in an afternoon than from anyone else in a year," said Dukes of Hazzard co-star John Schneider, who played Bo Duke. "When asked to cry on camera, he would say, 'Sure thing . which eye?' I'm forever thankful to have cut my teeth in the company of such a fine man."

Best was born in the western Kentucky community of Powderly, the youngest of eight brothers and a sister. After his mother died when he was a toddler, Best was adopted and raised in Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and started acting in a military theater company, according to his website.