Henna Contouring Makeup Trend Is So Beautiful You Won't Want To Blend

August 20, 2015, 3:02 am

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Introducing, the latest beauty trend - henna contouring.

Despite it's name, this makeup trick doesn't actually involve any real henna. Instead, using a range of concealer shades to draw intricate henna designs on the face before blending to sculpted perfection.

Sahur Saleim, a 17-year-old makeup and henna artist from Lahore, Pakistan, is the inventor of the technique.

A video posted by Sahur Saleim (@sahursart) on Aug 3, 2015 at 1:47am PDT

This is too much pretty for us to handle in one video.

Inspired by beauty vlogger Bella De Lune's clown contouring tutorial, Saleim created her own awesome technique inspired by her love of henna.

Saleim wrote in the Instagram photo caption: "Inspired by the lovely @makeupby_alo and @belladelune's #ClownContour collab I'd like to present to you all my interpretation, the #HennaContour.

"Those of you that have been following me for a while know that face painting, henna and makeup have always been dear to me and I saw an opportunity to tie them together and grabbed it instantly.

"I hope you like it."

She also revealed that she used L.A. Girl Cosmetics espresso concealer and MAC Pro Longwear concealer in NC42, set with Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina powder contour kit in espresso and havana.

Will you be trying out this trend at home? Let us know in the comments below...

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Just when we thought the 'naked dress' trend was over, a brand new way of baring it all seems to have emerged (albeit this time a lot more wearable).

Both Halle Berry and Rita Ora have been snapped out and about this month rocking long-sleeved black turtlenecks, which would sound totally demure if weren't for the fact they're completely see-through.



We're not sure if it's something we could pull off in the office, but we've got to say - they look incredible. Plus, it's a neat way of showing off a ridiculously expensive bra. All day long.

Mesh is most certainly still having a moment...



But it wouldn't be a nearly naked style round-up without a mention of the queen of barely there clothing, Mrs Kim Kardashian-West, who (obviously) originated the trend back in March.



Kim's exact Vetements top is sadly now sold out everywhere, but if you want to recreate the look at home (for a lot less) try these similar styles from the high street.


Left: Insider fishnet top, £24.33 from NastyGal.com. Right: Black mesh turtle neck top, £25 from RiverIsland.com

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A photographer has created beautiful portraits of inspirational women without makeup in the hope of redefining society's views on ageing.

The subjects in New York-based photographer Peter Freed's PRIME collection include the instantly recognisable face of Christy Turlington, 46, - a supermodel who believes Every Mother Counts and fights for worldwide maternal health.



Turlington's portrait features alongside those of less well-known women, ranging in age from 35 to 104, whose stories are no less inspiring - including a woman whose TED talk on authenticity was viewed 20 million times; a breast cancer survivor who left her career to create bathing suits with integrated prostheses; and a woman who dedicates her life to speech therapy for the facially disfigured.



Brene Brown, 49, author and scholar at the University of Houston

All of Freed's subjects appear without makeup in the close up shots - something not all of the women were comfortable with at first:

"My choice to photograph each subject in black and white with no makeup, retouching or jewellery, was not embraced by every subject," admits Freed.

"Yet I believe it resulted in images that portray stark and authentic beauty."



Joy Rose, 53, is a musician and the founder of Mamapalooza, an organisation which celebrates mothers

Looking at the portraits it quickly becomes clear that there is no hierarchy of attractiveness here, every woman is presented honestly and their beauty speaks volumes.

Freed says of his subjects: "The women of PRIME are inspired and original: defying the conventions of how a woman, at any given age, should look, act and love.

"These women redefine what it means to be 'in your prime'."

The images are accompanied by essays in which the women outline the challenges and opportunities they have had in life.



Emily Sandberg, 33, model, blogger and actress

Freed, 62, is an advertising and editorial photographer who has worked with many publications including The New York Times Magazine, Esquire and Self as well as shooting celebrities and models for book covers, movie posters and adverts.

Freed told i100 PRIME was inspired by his experience of raising two young daughters - through which he became aware of the pressure on young women to conform to airbrushed, unrealistic beauty standards.

"I realised through my photography assignments how far from reality the representation of today's female status symbols has become," he added.

"This was the impetus behind a change I gradually made in my technique."

Freed began to shoot his subjects in a more natural way without makeup or jewellery and a Harper's Bazaar shoot featuring supermodels without makeup was the push he needed to set about capturing portraits for a book that he hoped would redefine what it means for women to be in their "prime".



Lee Woodruff, 52, author

Freed's project has resonated with many as he has been able to raise the $42,000 needed to publish the book through Kickstarter.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of PRIME will go to Women in Need, a New York-based nonprofit helping homeless women and families.

Shocking Environmental Implications of Fashion

August 20, 2015, 7:13 am

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A better understanding about the shocking environmental implications of low-cost garment production may finally move customers to push companies into improving their ethics, pay and working conditions.

That's because the environment directly affects the customer, and any children they have or intend to have. Presently, customers are more likely to encourage more of the cost profits to be passed onto the manufacturers.

To put the environmental impact into perspective:

• The fashion industry is the world's second most polluting industry, after oil.

• 25% of the world's chemicals are used for textile production.

• Around 10% of the world's global carbon emissions result from the apparel & textile industry.

• The textile industry uses more water than any other industry apart from agriculture.

All this serves to release toxic chemicals into our air, water and soil. It also results in the creation of greenhouse gases and depletes our water and fossil fuel energy resources.

Fabric Production


Each year close to 90mT of fabric are produced. This consumes 1.5 trillion kWh of electricity. Table 4 below puts that consumption into context:



The energy life cycle of one single 100% cotton t-shirt consumes around 30kWh.
According to the EIA (Energy Information Administration) fossil fuels account for 87% of global energy consumption. Coal accounts for 33%. This is considered the 'dirtiest' of the fuels given its use in electricity production releases sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide (which causes respiratory problems) and toxic heavy metals (such mercury, lead and cadmium).



Coal is the primary source of energy in China & India, accounting for around 70% of each country's energy needs. Collectively China and India account for over 50% of the world's annual coal consumption. They use coal to produce electricity.

These countries are the world's largest producers of textiles at US$274bn and US$40bn of exports respectively for 2013. As highlighted in the following chart, polyester (over 50%) and cotton (around 30%) account for the bulk of fibre production.



Cotton is grown and uses large-scale industrial processes. Its production is chemically and water-intensive. The chemicals it uses are agrochemicals - herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fertilisers, etc - many of which are not absorbed by the plant but which disperse into the air or leach into the soil and water. Cotton production requires a great deal of water - 6400-15,500 litres per pound of cotton. Most (around 70%) of global cotton uses irrigated water, i.e. it is not rain-fed. This leads to depletion of water resources.

Water consumption is already outpacing population growth. Over the next 10 years water demand is expected to grow by 40% versus population growth of around 10%. This implies that ⅔ of the world's population could be living in areas categorised as water-stressed. Post cultivation cotton also undergoes various processes to create yarns suitable for textile production. Again this requires energy and chemicals, including sodium hydroxide (which increases water acidity).

Polyester production has grown considerably - by an average of 7% per year since 1975. Its main raw material is petroleum. Therefore its production leads to a depletion of fossil fuels. It requires a large amount of energy. 1 tonne of spun polyester requires 29,000-35,000 kWh of energy. The equivalent amount of cotton requires around 7,000 kWh. Polyester is also a larger emitter of CO2. It emits 7.2-9.5kg/tonne of fibre versus cotton which emits and equivalent 2.35-5.89kg

Once the base products have been converted into yarns, those yarns are then woven or knitted into textiles. This, again, requires energy, water (e.g. for repeated dye baths) and chemicals (e.g. for bleaching, dyeing, printing, finishing).

Around 200 tonnes of water is required per tonne of manufactured textiles. The average textile manufacturing facility uses 1.6m litres of water per day.

In 2010, 7 trillion litres of water were used in global textile production. According to the WHO (World Health Organisation) 17-20% of all industrial water pollution resulted from textile dyeing and finishing.

Around 8,000 chemicals are used in the various textile production processes. The main problem with many of these chemicals is that they can be carcinogens, contain heavy metals and can be slow to biodegrade.

Unsurprisingly water effluent from textile factories is highly toxic. This is partly because not all the chemicals fix to the fibres during processing. Instead they end up in the wastewater pipe.

China is an example of where air and water pollution resulting from industry has proven a major social and political issue.

Garment Manufacturing & Distribution


Manufacturing requires machinery which again consumes energy.

There is also the issue of fabric waste. Around 15% of fabric is wasted during the garment manufacturing process. Once produced garments need to be transported. Globalisation has resulted in wide transport footprints certainly for larger brands.

For example, cotton can be grown in Egypt, the textile can be woven in China and the manufacturing can be undertaken in Indonesia. Globalisation has also resulted in trade across continents. For example, of the clothing sold in the US and UK at least 95% is imported. Again, transport requires energy via lorry, rail, ship, aeroplane and each releases CO2 along with other emissions.

When garments are delivered to a brand they will then subsequently be distributed to various retail outlets. Aside from the resulting transport energy needs, each of these outlets will consume energy in the form of heating, lighting, etc. Packaging and marketing materials will also be required.

Customer Ownership


Once a customer has bought a garment they may or may not choose to wear it. If they don't wear it the energy consumed along the process and up to the point of delivery to the customer has effectively been wasted.

There will also be the associated energy required to dispose of it (see later section). However if the customer does choose to wear the garment then washing, drying or dry cleaning will need to be accounted for. Each consumes water and energy. Indeed this part of the garment's life cycle can account for up to 80% of a garment's carbon footprint.

Based on an average 400 loads per year the average washing machine consumes around 75,000 litres of water.

Also to be borne in mind are the chemicals, e.g. laundry detergents and softeners which generally end up in wastewater. These chemicals are often resistant to water treatment. The shedding of fibres during washing, especially from synthetic materials, can also add to chemical waste accumulation.

Washing machines also require energy - electricity from coal or other fossil fuels. Around 90% of this energy is used to heat the water during the wash. Drying using a machine is the most energy-intensive step during the customer ownership period. Dry cleaning uses chemical solvents which again can be difficult to eliminate.

Disposal

At the end of a garment's life the customer can either donate/recycle their clothes or dispose of them. It is interesting to note that, in the UK, only around 15% of unwanted clothes are donated or recycled. The balance - 85% - ends up in landfills.

Around 80% of landfill ends up being incinerated. Again this consumes energy. For the balance decomposition of organic materials releases methane. Methane is 20 times more powerful than CO2 in terms of climate change. Landfills, of course, emit other toxins.

As the saying goes - waste not, want not.

There's More To Men's Underwear Than Boxers: Lingerie For Men Exists

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When it comes to underwear options, men usually draw the short straw.

Women can browse through entire shops filled with alluring under garments in a variety of sensuous fabrics, but men usually have the choice of cotton, cotton and possibly spandex.

But behold... Lingerie for men is an actual thing, and we don't just mean your run-of-the-mill stretch-cotton Calvins. Something seriously sensual is about to go down.

And the photographs are staged to perfection: We're talking mood lighting, R. Kelly slow jams and exquisitely laundered silk sheets.

You could go for classic lace...

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Or sleek satin.

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You could try a cheeky Brazilian brief...

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A seductive garter belt...

#masks and #skirts, a #sexy mystery. Today's the last day of our flash sale. Take 10% off your order with the code xinsta10.

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Or a daring thong.

A photo posted by Dude Undies (@dude_undiesofficial) on Aug 6, 2015 at 5:26pm PDT

There's even sexy control pants for men!

A photo posted by @theboyworelace on Mar 22, 2015 at 6:44pm PDT

It's all just so beautiful, guys.

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Beyoncé Doesn't Say One Word In The Vogue September Issue

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Beyoncé is arguably one of the world's most famous women. Constantly photographed, publicised and present in images on social media - but she hasn't answered a direct interview question in more than a year.

The 33-year-old's Vogue September issue was no exception.

For the fashion magazine's biggest release of the year, the singer appears on the cover and in a stunning editorial shoot by Mario Testino as well as accompanying videos on Vogue.com.

But she doesn't say a single word in the cover story written by Margo Jefferson.



"It was definitely posed to me as … call it a think piece, if you want. I had no contact with her camp," Jefferson told the New York Times.

"She has to be studying how effective her interviews have been so far.

"She may have decided that they do not contribute as dazzlingly to the portrait of Beyoncé as the other stuff. It’s a perfectly reasonable decision," she added.

Aside from the "deeply micromanaged" HBO documentary, Beyoncé: Life Is But A Dream, the singer has mostly avoided speaking to the media, choosing instead to occasionally answer questions by email.

Though she's a major influencer on Instagram, frequently posting photos of herself to her 43.6m followers, Beyoncé has also been silent on Twitter since 2013.

In the same year, she infamously banned press photographers from her Mrs Carter Show World Tour and her publicist requested BuzzFeed remove photos of her at the Super Bowl which she deemed "unflattering".

This may just be another method the superstar is using to control her carefully constructed public image, but not many women have voices as powerful as Beyoncé and it's a shame that she's refusing to use it.

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The 10 Best Ways to Wear Underwear as Outerwear

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There's nothing quite as luxurious as lingerie...or even bed wear for that matter.
Whether it's a pair of silky pyjamas or a little lacy negligee, you can be sure to feel comfortable whilst glamour never takes a holiday!

The word Lingerie originated from the French, pronounced "linge" meaning "linen" and was not frequently spoken until the late 1850's. A soft linen was popular during the Middle Ages and were worn by nobility for the sheer function of modesty, hygiene and keeping warm, but all that changed with the ever changing silhouettes of the 20th century.

Wearing underwear as outerwear has never been hotter now, with catwalks worldwide celebrating this normally hidden garment.

If you don't want to go full va-va-voom you can always relax in a more casual number,
And besides, when you get home you can simply sidle between the sheets when you head for slumber city, what's not there to love?

Here are my top 10....

1- The Strap Basque
If you like uplift, support with straps aplenty, then try Nichole De Carle or Coco De Mer. Wearing black strap lingerie means business, whether in silk or leather, is a place where science and art break even.This piece is from Nichole's Black Label Onyx collection.
Team it with; High-waisted black trousers or dark mini skirt



Ⓒ Lia B Photography

2- The Soiree bra!
The French revel in luxury, and started taking lingerie seriously in it's Belle Epoque era. Followed by the early century uprise of silent movies, then the twenties flappers glamour, it has always been held high in their regard.
Investing in good underwear is an ingrained necessity of their life, so a soiree bra i.e a bra to party in, is no exception! This one is made of the lightest silk pleats and gives a lot of uplift so no chicken fillets needed, perfect for any soiree!
Team it with; a luxury cashmere cardigan or a see-through shirt (oh la la!)


Ⓒ Lia B Photography


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It isn't all about the money honey! Often a simple body suit is a staple classic with an air of sophistication- it orginates from the 80's and 90's, and has taken a huge following in recent years. It can also fit into almost anyone's budget. Pass me the Bollinger would you, sweetie?
Team it with; a wrap pencil skirt and huge diamond earrings.


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4- Silk Pyjamas
O.K so not technically underwear but some people just want to be comfortable, O.K! If slipping on your p.j's, reading a delicious book and cosying up in front of the fire is your idea of heaven (here, here!) then this silky number is your calling card. They make an excellent outfit for attending a cocktail party or entertaining at home. I wore mine out for National Pyjama Day- yes, there is such a thing!
Team it with; Heels and tons of bangles!


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5- The Waspie Suspender
A waspie suspender number is function at it's very best. Holding the stockings up, accentuating the waist to give the allure of an innocent flower whilst the wonderbra style cups give the game away! Try delicate pastels for the ultimate in femininity.
Team it with; A demure pencil skirt to the knee for that saucy secretary look.


Ⓒ Lia B Photography

6- A corset
Corsets are often known for their vintage burlesque style and the corset is the first lingerie to be worn as outwear- the first being in the 16th century.
In the Victorian times they were fitted with whalebone busks, and at exclusive balls could be presented to a suitor as a prize if he was interested in a female.
In modern days, a corset bustier goes well for any lover of a coiffed roll or a red lipstick!
Dita Von Teese wears them so well and even indulges in an 18th century practice of waist training to get hers down to a 20-inch waist. But if you just want to dabble, there are many boutiques which do a less severe type, hugging the curves in all the right places whilst still being able to eat that delicious cheesecake.
Team it with; a slick pencil skirt and some 'bitch' glasses.


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7- The Swimming Costume
Who needs to go in the water when you can simply sparkle in a beautiful swimsuit? Once used as a necessary bathing costume to cover one's modesty, the swimsuit has evolved to a centrepiece and has a whole list of names including one Piece, monkini, bikini, tankini and even Burquini. Try see-through mesh sides or a sequin detail, and you will dazzle wherever you go.
Team it with; High-waisted shorts and heels for a glamorous night out.



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8- The Lace Dressing Gown
Lace dates back to 3000BC in Egypt and was the first woven silk threads (instead of cotton). The word lace is from middle english and means to entice or ensnare.
For a current lace look, a long wrap over is a perfect match. You can also wear a fancy bodysuit underneath and team it with heels. it's the perfect addition for any summer holiday. (pref whilst sipping a champagne cocktail on a St Tropez yacht!)
Team it with; luxurious lingerie and a bouffant blowdry


Ⓒ Eamon McCabe

9- The Big Frou-Frou Knickers
Yes, you did just hear me mention big knickers! In the last six years, Sarah Shotten, Creative director of Agent Provocateur, has seen a huge surge in larger knickers being sold and the thong has taken a back seat all the way to chaf-land. With skirts being shorter this is understandable, and even a pencil skirt looks nice pref with a flat cinched cinch knicker that lifts the derriere.
A new look is to wear underneath a slightly see through Fifties style or couture skirt, this will give the perfect hint of good girl gone bad.
Team it with; a pair of pointy Louboutins for full on glamour!


Ⓒ Eamon McCabe

10- The Nightdress
For centuries, nightwear was made like female smock or long shirt, but became more feminine in the late 18th century. In the mid 19th century, ready made night dresses began to be sold in mass productions whilst companies such as Victorias Secret pioneered the satin babydoll.
A fitted silk nightdress to wear out is perfect for holidays or to just show off your tan, and detailed straps are just too good to wear in bed!
Team it with; a belt, your favourite heels and style hair away from the face to see that fabulous neckline!


Ⓒ Eamon McCabe

Tantouring Is The New, Semi-Permanent Way To Contour. Here's How To Do It

August 21, 2015, 4:35 am

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The trouble with contouring is it's time-consuming, (if you want to shape perfectly chiseled cheekbones every morning then you can wave bye bye to your lie ins), but a new beauty trend could be set to change that.

"Tantouring" is a contouring trick that doesn't involve any concealers, foundations or powders. In fact in involves no makeup at all, just fake tan.

Not only does this mean you can rock a fierce contour with a fresh face, it's also semi-permanent which means you'll only need to apply once a week.


Emily Ratajkowski works the natural-look contour

Tantouring requires some practice runs with makeup first, as you'll want to ensure you've got your sculpting technique down before you apply the fake tan so you don't end up dealing with this...

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It's also worth noting that if you use muslin cloths, face scrubs, astringent toners or acid treatments as part of your daily skincare routine, your fake tan contour is probably still only going to last a day. D'oh.

Want to try it out at home? Marissa Carter, the founder of self tan brand Coco Brown (which we reviewed here), told us how to do tantouring in five simple steps:

1. Apply a gradual tanning moisturiser all over the face. This gives the skin a gentle glow.



2. Using a stippling foundation brush apply a darker shade of tan to forehead. In this case we used the Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter 1 Hour Tan Dark Mousse. Using a mousse formulation is important because it is oil free and won't clog pores or cling to fine lines and wrinkles.

3. Using an angled contouring brush apply tan under cheekbone from ear to mid cheek. A little bit of tan under the tip of the nose and down the sides will make the nose look smaller.



4. This may look harsh when first applied but use fingers to blend for an even glow.

5. Let the tan develop for one, two, or three hours depending on your desired look. Your contour should then last between five-seven days before fading.

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Victoria Beckham has been chosen as one of Elle Magazine's most powerful and visionary designers in fashion.

Speaking to the American magazine the former Spice Girl revealed she still believes in Girl Power.

Wearing a dress from her own collection, when asked what makes her tick as a designer Beckham revealed: "I think it's about being a woman designing for women."

But even a "visionary" like Beckham needs inspiration and the 41-year-old mum-of-four named an up-and-coming model as her fashion muse.

Elle Us 30th anniversary portfolio with @victoriabeckham lots of loveee

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The shoot shows the pop star-turned-designer posing alongside her muse - model Alexandra Elizabeth, who we reckon is on the brink of hitting the big time thanks to the designer's backing.

Here are five things you need to know about her:

1. Her full name is Alexandra Elizabeth Ljadov and she's 17-years-old.

2. She was model scouted when out with friends at a grill festival in her native Estonia.

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3. Alexandra walked a whopping 74 shows on the fall 2015 runways, and this year she has walked for top designers including Chanel, Versace and Dior.

4. She now lives in New York, and revealed she hopes to run the New York Marathon one day.

Gelatoo mi amore #notaddicted #sugar

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5. She has a sweet tooth - telling WWD she needs chocolate and "sugary ice cream" to keep her mind sharp during fashion weeks... along with multivitamins, of course.

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If you spent your childhood envisioning owning Barbie's hyper-girly, bubblegum pink shoes, your dreams are about to become a reality.

Shoe designer Sophia Webster has collaborated with Barbie to create a new collection of women's and children's shoes, entitled Barbie by Sophia Webster.

The adult range consists of three heels, two trainers and one pair of flat sandals - pretty fitting considering Barbie dolls can now wear flat shoes.



Webster said creating her Barbie collection had always been her dream project, but the fact that the brand was embracing flat shoes made it "extra exciting and deeply personal."

"The idea of getting Barbie in some hi-tops and setting her loose in East London instantly appealed," she said of the range.

Barbie by Sophia Webster launches in Selfridges London on Thursday 27 August, in both the womenswear designer shoe gallery and childrenswear department.

See the full collection below:

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This Elle Spread Is A Reminder Of Fashion's Major Diversity Issue

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Elle magazine marked its 30th birthday with a fashion spread called "The Elle Look" in its September 2015 issue. The magazine called upon 30 prominent designers and their muses to recreate "The Elle Look," which the publication describes as "channeling our rich history of strong, sexy women with great personal style.'"

Of the 81 designers and muses chosen for the story, only one is black: English actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who is biracial. The collective number of Asian and Latino or Hispanic designers can be counted on one hand, while the muses that represent each designers' ideal were overwhelmingly white. 

The spread serves to highlight an issue that runs rampant in the fashion industry: a lack of diversity both within the pages of magazines and on the runways. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen pose alongside Beatrix Ost, Giorgio Armani is pictured with model Karolina Kurkova, and the list goes on.

Bethann Hardison, a former model and a prominent fashion consultant who has been calling for diversity for decades, was surprised by the magazine's glaring omission.

"When [then-publication director] Regis Pagniez brought Elle to the U.S. in the '80s, he put black girls on the cover. Gail O'Neill, Karen Alexander, Kirsti Bowser. Conde Nast had to step back; it blew their minds," she told The Huffington Post. This spread is just an example of Elle "feeling precious," Hardison added. 

That history is why, then, it's more than a little disappointing to see one of the most influential fashion magazines showing an utter lack of responsibility when it comes to choosing people that represent their vision. Elle didn't respond to a request for comment from The Huffington Post, but one thing's clear: When designers, magazine staffers and industry insiders visualize their "girl," that vision continues to omit people of color. 

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What Your Spots Mean: A Step-By-Step Break Down Of Your Breakouts

August 21, 2015, 8:29 am

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Whether they're popping up on your nose, cheeks, forehead or around your mouth; zits and pimples are without a doubt the bane of our existence.

"The appearance of spots may not necessarily mean you have acne," says Dr Firas Al-Niami, Sk:n Group medical director. "At times, the location and type of spots on the face can point toward a particular diagnosis."

For example, spots on your chin and jaw could signal hormonal changes in your body (such as stress), while spots around your mouth might be a sign of a condition called peri-oral dermatitis.

Intrigued? Here's what your spots mean...

Forehead



"Certain hair styling products such as oils and waxes can cause forehead acne, particularly blackheads or whiteheads (comedones)," says Dr Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson.

"The products themselves block pores resulting in acne.

"Forehead acne can also occur if you have a fringe. Hair will rub against the forehead skin causing irritation and potentially contributing to break-outs (acne mechanica).

"The same applies for regularly wearing hats, caps, and helmets. If your hair is oily, this may further aggravate the problem."

According to a blog by Sk:n clinics, the forehead is linked to the bladder and digestion system. "The recommended treatment for spots in this area is to drink more water and eat more whole foods," the site says.

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Cheeks



"Think about your smart phone use," says Dr Anjali Mahto. "Touch screens contain large numbers of bacteria on their surface. Placing your phone against your cheek creates pressure that may activate your oil-producing or sebaceous glands.

"Combine this with heat generated from the phone and bacteria on the phone surface, and acne can result. In men, shaving and in-grown hairs can commonly cause acne or folliculitis in the cheek, jawline and neck area."

Sk:n Group medical director Dr Al-Niami adds that spots on the cheeks can simply be due to acne, "but if found more in the central part of the face and associated with redness, flushing and sensitive skin then it may be a condition called rosacea".

"Sometimes spots on the cheeks appear due to dietary (in particular dairy) consumption," Dr Al-Niami adds. "Though not really well-understood, again it is believed that the sebaceous glands here are more sensitive to growth-factor receptors which are stimulated by a protein found in some dairy products."

According to Sk:n clinics' blog, the cheeks are linked to the respiratory system, so smokers might be more prone to spots in this area.

Mouth



"Isolated spots around the mouth can be due to a diagnosis called 'peri-oral dermatitis', particularly if an eczema-like appearance is present too," says Dr Al-Niami.

Jawline & Chin



"Acne affecting the lower half of the face has often been linked to hormonal changes, particularly in women that develop spots at a later age (adult onset acne)," says Dr Anjali Mahto.

"This can often manifest as deep, red painful cysts under the skin rather than blackheads or whiteheads. However not all data backs this finding. This type of acne may also be present in those without any underlying detectable hormone imbalance."

Basically if you're stressed or ovulating, this area of your face might be prone to breakouts.

"It is believed that this is the case due to the presence of hormone-sensitive sebaceous (also known as grease) glands on that part of the face," adds Dr Al-Niami.

Neck



"Breakouts around the neck area suggest that your body is fighting an illness," says Sk:n Clinics' blog. To combat this, "it is important to rest and drink lots of fluids".

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Dr Mahto says there are a wide variety treatment options available to help curb breakouts:

• Cleanse your face twice a day with a face wash designed for acne-prone skin. Products that contain salicylic acid and zinc may be beneficial.

• Exfoliate your skin weekly – this will remove the upper layer of skin cells, resulting in a brighter complexion and help reduce blackheads.

• Try over-the-counter acne treatments such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to apply directly onto spots.

• Avoid heavy cosmetics and products that will block pores and choose items that are oil-free and non-comedogenic.

• See your GP or a dermatologist if your acne fails to respond to these measures, if you notice scarring, or it is starting to affect your self-esteem.

There Must Be Something In The Water: Kendall Jenner And Caroline Flack Debut New Blonde Dos

August 21, 2015, 8:32 am

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As the end of summer draws ever closer, we've become struck with the desire for change and it seems we aren't the only ones, as two celebs have debuted newly blonde dos in the past 24 hours.

Kendall Jenner is the last of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters to experiment with going blonde.

A photo posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on Aug 20, 2015 at 5:04pm PDT

In the caption accompanying the above Instagram photo Jenner compared herself to a "Ken doll" - perhaps a hint as to the nature of her lightened locks, (which were quite possibly borrowed from her sister Kylie's seemingly endless wig collection).

The other celeb to go blonde is more likely to have reached for the bottle.

A photo posted by caroline (@carolineflack) on Aug 20, 2015 at 9:10am PDT

Caroline Flack is no stranger to bleach, she has sported bronde hair for so long she has become an unintentional spokesmodel for the trend, which is why this sleek monotone bob is such a departure for her - and we think she looks just fine.

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Reading & Leeds Festival 2015: 5 Rock Bands With Style We Love

August 21, 2015, 8:57 am

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The Reading & Leeds Festival line up looks set to be a scorcher next bank holiday weekend (even if the weather isn't).

The annual festival is about to enter its 44th year - and this time it's spearheaded by metal heavyweights Metallica, indie kings The Libertines and folk-rock success story Mumford & Sons.

The acts may bring some much-needed rock back to the UK's festival scene, but it's not just their songs they're admired for. Here are five British bands whose style we love just as much as their music...

Bring Me The Horizon



Frontman Oli Sykes' clothing line Drop Dead has grown from selling t-shirts at early shows into a lucrative fashion business in its own right, with stores in London's Soho and their hometown of Sheffield.

Drop Dead's growth echoes the band's success, Bring Me The Horizon (who took their name from Johnny Depp's last line in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) have shifted their sound throughout the past decade from early deathcore to a lighter rock, receiving mainstream acclaim.

Gengahr



Not content with playing Glastonbury and touring alongside breakthrough band Wolf Alice, the north London four-piece have just teamed up with Urban Outfitters to model the brand's latest denim and shirting.

Their debut album, A Dream Outside, blends a hazy mix of swirling psychedelic indie-rock with deceptively catchy vocals.

Dinosaur Pile Up



With their upcoming album described by frontman Matt Bigland as "the heaviest record we’ve done", Dinosaur Pile-Up's latest look reflects their new sound (and proves that all-black everything still looks badass).

The Leeds three-piece teamed up with producer Tom Dalgety of Royal Blood acclaim to create alt-rock masterpiece Eleven Eleven, due for a 16 October release.

Swim Deep



Inspired by their 90s anti-fashion demeanor, Paul Smith picked the now five-piece Swim Deep to star in his AW14 pre collection campaign video.

The Birmingham band's synth-heavy new single Namaste marks a change in direction from their 2013 debut. Second album Mothers will be released on 16 September and has been characterised by singer Austin Williams as "psychedelic sex music".

Slaves



Their music may be all-British punk, but the band have stressed the importance of "dressing well", revealing to Noisey their style is inspired by iconic French film La Haine.

One of the most hyped bands of 2015, Kent-born duo Slaves have taken the music industry by storm with their first album release alongside a string of jam-packed shows.

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Tried & Tested: Period Apps, Subscription Boxes And Teas To Make Your Time Of The Month Easier

August 21, 2015, 9:11 am

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It's estimated that 50-80% of women have experienced PMS in their lifetime, so anything that can help ease this er... period is often gratefully received.

Especially as it's actually been proven that the amount of feel-good chemicals decrease in the brain during the pre-mensural phase.

After years on the contraceptive pill, having to deal with the realities of a normal cycle came as a bit of a shock to me. Not in a Carrie-style freakout way, but in more of a "what the hell are these hormones and why are they doing this to me" way.

It turns out that since my teenage years, things have moved on a lot.

There's now an industry devoted to making periods easier that goes way beyond tampons - things like apps, subscription boxes and herbal teas that claim to soothe or cheer up.

The concept has been met with criticism from people protesting that women are not helpless little girls in need of a treat to get us through the monthly 'burden' of periods.

But is it all an evil consumerist plot wrapped up in pretty pink packaging or is there a value to these products?

In the spirit of investigation I decided to put some to the test:

My Moontime



My Moontime app, free from the iTunes Store, (for more info visit MyMoontime.com).

After downloading this app I firmly believe that if you have a period and haven't got a period-tracking app, you are seriously missing out, (unless you are super good at diaries and remembering things).

You just enter the start and end dates of your period and the apps, will forecast all your future menstruations throughout the year. No more counting out days on a calendar, yay.

But where My Moontime differs is the fact it categorises the different phases of your cycle, allowing you to pinpoint the best times in your cycle for productivity, relaxing and socialising. As the app puts it: "Life might be one big mystery - but your cycles don't have to be."

While many blast advertisers for stereotypically depicting women as moody and cranky during their time of the month, I'll readily admit I'm someone who frequently finds themselves at the mercy of their hormones.

Checking the app one morning, it warned of "huge emotional storms" ahead (due to my rising oestrogen and plunging progesterone levels) and advised today was a great time for inner reflection.

Taking the app's advice, I moved my evening plans to a few days later, rested up and actually managed to avoid feeling my usual over-exerted PMS self, emerging from my home cocoon feeling surprisingly balanced.

The downside: My Moontime's rather new-agey names for the menstrual phases (the luteal is now your "Enchantress Archetype") may put many off, but this is one app I'm never deleting. Even when I run out of storage space and really need to Instagram something.

Pink Parcel



Pink Parcel, £9.95 per box each month, from PinkParcel.co.uk (£5.95 introductory offer).

Simply pop your last period in the calendar, pick your fave brand of tampons or pads and do a few more clicks... then voilà, a little parcel will arrive at your door each month a few days before you're due.

Kind of like a Graze box, but for periods.

Along with your chosen tampons or pads, there's beauty products, something sweet (usually chocolate) and tea bags (more on that later).

The brand selection is commendable - Tampax and Lil-lets, L'Occitane and St Tropez, Tea Pigs and Montezumas - but what really makes this worthwhile (apart from the never running out of tampons thing), is that it really does brighten up a long day.

Similarly to the Graze box, you could probably go out and buy all the separate components of the Pink Parcel for less money. But getting it delivered is way more convenient and kind of like receiving a surprise present in the post each month (even if it is from yourself).

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Yogi Women's Tea



Yogi Women's Tea, £2.29 from Baldwins.co.uk (they also stock this in most Holland & Barrett stores and Whole Foods).

I am someone with a boundless enthusiasm for hot drinks, someone people wince at when taking my request on the tea run, someone who would describe themselves as a "herbal tea enthusiast" in a Twitter bio. One of those people.

But a tea to help me feel less like murdering all of my friends and family in a red mist of period hormones? I wasn't convinced.

A mix of ginger, orange peel, angelica root and Ayurvedic spices, the essence of the tea is supposedly one of "deep compassion", which is definitely what I needed to help me get through a morning of being mercilessly shoved on the Tube.

Aside from actually being quite delicious, Yogi Teas are completely organic, sustainable, ecological and purposeful.

A purposeful tea? Yes, because each teabag comes with a wise and wonderful mantra to live your day by and a yoga move to try, (check out the picture above for an example).

I must admit, I did feel a whole lot more relaxed afterwards (could just be the hot-drink effect). But more importantly, I feel like the mantras are making me a into better person and I never knew that could come from a tea.

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#FlexinMyComplexion: The Beauty Trend That Says Dark Skin Is Beautiful Too

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Flicking through Google images after searching 'beautiful skin', the distinct lack of diversity on offer is pretty astounding.

Numerous white models stare back from the screen with perfectly whitened teeth - all advertising some kind of beauty product.

But where is the representation of dark skin - specifically black women, Asian women and those of mixed ethnicity? There is none. And that's precisely why the social media trend #FlexinMyComplexion has taken off.



People have taken to Facebook and Twitter to air their frustration at narrow beauty standards.

By tweeting photographs of themselves with the hashtag #FlexInMyComplexion, these women and men are setting out to prove that white skin is not the only kind of complexion that is beautiful.

#FlexinMyComplexion cos whether tan or fair, I'm human & don't need approval from other humans. @nalisaaa pic.twitter.com/N1LjCE7OnO

— Annatasha Saifol (@monkeydisease) August 21, 2015

@nalisaaa #FlexinMyComplexion whats so bad about being dark skin yo? pic.twitter.com/G1x4yABRSJ

— Cathy Asy (@AsyCathy) August 21, 2015

I normally feel awkward posting selfies on here because I'm bad at them, but here's my #FlexinMyComplexion pic.twitter.com/RF5BZ3xBQE

— - ̗̀LordNagaraja ̖́- (@LordNagaraja) August 14, 2015

Being dark is NOT ANY LESS BEAUTIFUL than having light skin. #FlexinMyComplexion

— LIS (@aqilahnaqlis) August 21, 2015

#FlexinMyComplexion because I love love LOVEEEEE my brown skin pic.twitter.com/FcUqF3VbEg

— Thelmz (@itsthelmzz) August 15, 2015

Woooooooh shoutout to my summer tan! haha #FlexinMyComplexion pic.twitter.com/o9DlUYIioa

— neela (@foxyneela) August 14, 2015

According to BuzzFeed, the movement was inspired by the works of artist and activist, Kameelah Janan Rasheed.

So far it has generated an incredibly positive response. But there are still some who aren't happy with #FlexInMyComplexion.

According to the BBC, the hashtag has sparked a "race row" as some white people have been left feeling "excluded" from it.

So what if a white girl tweets in #FlexinMyComplexion ?

— Phoebe Washington (@Feministphoebe) August 14, 2015

I cannot believe light skin people are feeling excluded from #FlexinMyComplexion literally imagine how dark skin people feel all the time

— Bree (@Anna_eerB) August 14, 2015

Beauty blogger for Lotions, Potions & Me, Segun Garuba tells HuffPost UK Lifestyle that she doesn't believe the campaign is "racist".

"Diverse beauty and the representation of different ethnicities is an area that is extremely under-represented in the mainstream beauty industry," she says.

"And although there has been some movement for more inclusive beauty across the media and brands, such as with Rihanna for Dior's Secret Garden campaign, Lupita Nyong'o for Lancôme and Neelam Gill for Burberry, there is still a long way to go.

"The hashtag was inspired by the artist Kameelah Jahan Rasheed and when I look at both her artwork and a large number of the posts by the women who are using the hashtag, I don't believe it's in any way meant to be racist."

She adds: "Instead I believe that a group of women who do feel they are under-represented by the beauty industry are using it as an opportunity to not only showcase, but to also celebrate, their skin tones.

"They are not proposing that by the use of the hashtag it means other skin tones are not beautiful, but instead are using it as a way to unapologetically embrace their beauty even if the industry won't and thereby empower other women to believe that their skin tone is also beautiful."

Another blogger, Natalie Clue, from Beauty Pulse London says: "The standard of beauty has been dictated by the 'blonde, blue-eyed bombshell' since the dawn of the American movie and the rise of the beauty industry in the early 1900s.

"It is a travesty that over 100 years later, those with a brown complexion are still deemed as 'less beautiful'.

"I believe that the media, especially the beauty and fashion industries, have to take responsibility for perpetuating this notion. But I am buoyed by the fact that social media is giving women the power to craft and correct the narrative."

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Eastern Europe on a Fashion Map

August 24, 2015, 1:35 am

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'Every Lithuanian helps' - this is what comes into my mind when I reflect on the mainstream British media perception of the Eastern Europe. It was a cartoon by the British newspaper The Independent that portrayed migrant workers (i.e. Lithuanians and Poles) as a value pack of cheap meat in Tesco. This cartoon with the above mentioned slogan (mimicking Tesco's original slogan) has been published after one of the many debates about Eastern European migrants who come to Britain and become cheap labour 'stealing' vacancies from the British.

This is the mainstream vision of who I am. It is not worth fighting stereotypes, they don't exist without a reason. Other legends say that Eastern girls are tall and pretty (Irina Shayk, Edita Vilkeviciute, Emily Ratajkowski), the beer is cheap and the language is Russian. And just the latter is false. Even if these facts are partially true there is so much more to Eastern Europe than that. Geopolitically, Eastern Europe is often referred to as Eastern Bloc - former Soviet countries that have been formed or reformed after the collapse of the Soviet Empire. These are relatively young countries with unique history and quite different projections of the future. Together and separately they can offer a very rich cultural and artistic scene that is usually underestimated or overshadowed by other subject matters (hence, cheap labour). It might be a good timing to see the less popular part of the Europe in a different light.

Although one might think that Eastern European fashion is glitter and gold chains (yet another partially correct stereotype) it is so much more than that. It has been almost 25 years since the collapse of the Soviet Bloc, which is enough time to seed and cultivate an independent sense of creativity in fashion. Ukrainian fashion scene is a perfect example of the creative potential in Eastern Europe. Ukraine has been hosting two separate fashion weeks and both have become the to-go destinations for the international fashion publications. Every year Ukraine is raising a new generation of talented and super original fashion designers from the colourful Anna K to the conceptual Dzhus. Poland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Bulgaria and other former Eastern Bloc countries are the ones to watch. Fashion is so much more than New York, London, Milan and Paris. It is enough to open the eyes to see more.

A London based creative project Fashion Bloc (standing for Eastern Bloc) is bringing Eastern European fashion scene closer to the International audience. By introducing hand-selected designers, fashion and culture news and hosting a gallery-like curated online shop Fashion Bloc is trying to shed the light on the brightest talent and most interesting fashion happenings from Eastern Europe. With a mission to spice up the European fashion selection it also aims to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western Europe. Fashion in this case has become a tool for cultural enlightenment. Although migration debates and cheap-labour is still prime-time topics related to Eastern Europe it is time to open the horizons and discover new fashion destinations.

Ieva Zu, Founder of Fashion Bloc.

http://www.fashionbloc.co.uk

Winnie Harlow, Model With Vitiligo, Addresses Cultural Appropriation And Shares Stunning Ebony Magazine Shoot

August 24, 2015, 2:18 am

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Winnie Harlow, the supermodel with vitiligo, has taken to Instagram to address people mimicking her striking looks.

White woman have been posting photos on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr, wearing makeup to recreate her vitiligo - but other social media users are not impressed, calling it "ridiculous" and akin to “black face”.

Having been bullied as a child for her condition, 21-year-old Harlow's response was not one anyone expected.

A photo posted by ♔Chantelle Winnie♔ (@winnieharlow) on Aug 22, 2015 at 9:13am PDT

The Canadian-born model took to Instagram to address the issue with the above post, writing:

"My response to this is probably not what a lot of people want but here it goes: every time someone wants fuller lips, or a bigger bum, or curly hair, or braids does Not mean our culture is being stolen. Have you ever stop to realize these things used to be ridiculed and now they’re loved and lusted over. No one wants to “steal” our look. We’ve just stood so confidently in our own nappy hair and du-rags and big asses (or in this case, my skin) that now those who don’t have it love and lust after it. Just because a black girl wears blue contacts and long weave doesn’t mean she wants to be white and just because a white girl wears braids and gets lip injection doesn’t mean she wants to be black. The amount of mixed races in this world is living proof that we don’t want to be each other we’ve just gained a national love for each other. Why can’t we embrace that feeling of love? Why do we have to make it a hate crime? In a time when so much negative is happening, please don’t accuse those who are showing love and appreciation, of being hateful. It is very clear to me when someone is showing love and I appreciate these people recreating, loving and broadcasting something to the world that once upon a time I cried myself to sleep over #1LOVE "

Harlow, who found fame after starring on a contestant on America's Next Top Model, also shared her latest magazine cover for Ebony, along with song behind-the-scenes snaps of the shoot.

She has also walked the runway at this year's Madrid and New York fashion weeks, as well as acting as a brand ambassador for Desigual and Diesel.

Thank you @EbonyMagazine for building this iconic September cover what a beautiful line up of fierce queens! #BadassBlackModelMoment

A photo posted by ♔Chantelle Winnie♔ (@winnieharlow) on Aug 21, 2015 at 10:47am PDT

#tb Shooting for @EbonyMagazine Hair: @ursulastephen / Makeup: @fatimasees / Photography: @shamayim

A photo posted by ♔Chantelle Winnie♔ (@winnieharlow) on Aug 21, 2015 at 3:37pm PDT

A photo posted by ♔Chantelle Winnie♔ (@winnieharlow) on Aug 22, 2015 at 10:54am PDT

Just picked up the new September issue of @ebonymagazine. I'm literally stunned by this issue, my model sistas look phenomenal thank you Ebony & @kiernamayo for having me, @shamayim for capturing all of our unique beauty, and everyone who had a hand in this iconic cover

A photo posted by ♔Chantelle Winnie♔ (@winnieharlow) on Aug 23, 2015 at 2:11pm PDT

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While you may have been carefully curating your vintage flannel collection and waxing your tiny moustache way before everyone thought it was cool, this dude is about to sit you all down.

The below photo of German gentleman Günther Anton Krabbenhöft has been making the rounds on the internet...

And he's definitely more hipster than you.

This 104-year-old man puts all hipsters to shame...

Posted by UNILAD on Saturday, 22 August 2015

Rocking round glasses, rolled-up jeans, a bow tie and man-satchel, his outfit wouldn't look out on place on any young East Londoner.

“I find that I dress pretty normal,” Krabbenhöft says on his own Facebook page. “I’ve always dressed like this. When I went to work, when I go to exercise. I want to look at myself with joy. It’s also always a reflection of my inner self.”

CDV -Am Flutgraben

Posted by Günther Anton Krabbenhöft on Wednesday, 19 August 2015

According to UniLad, he's an impressive 104-years-old - but Krabbenhöft jokes that the Internet has doubled his actual age.

Although, as one commenter pointed out, "It's a 35 year old hipster with makeup of an 104 year old to be the hippest of them all!"

The lengths those hipsters will go to these days...

Posted by Günther Anton Krabbenhöft on Saturday, 1 August 2015

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Millie Mackintosh's V Festival Instagram posts have been making us all jealous we weren't there this weekend.

But thanks to today's #ManicureMonday, there's one aspect of the ex Made in Chelsea star's festival fun we can have too - her gorgeous metallic nail art.

Ready for #vfest loving my nails @stephie_nails

A photo posted by Millie Mackintosh (@camillamackintosh) on Aug 22, 2015 at 2:44am PDT

The woman behind Millie's nails, celebrity manicurist Stephanie Staunton, told HuffPost UK Style how to get the look at home:

1. Start by applying a nude base, I opted for Morgan Taylor New Romance.

2. With a thin nail art brush, or cocktail stick, draw random lines in your chosen colour then work outwards from them, adding as you go. I used Morgan Taylor Chrome and Give Me Gold - metallics are huge this summer.

3. Finally, use a top coat to ensure your nails are festival proof.

Morgan Taylor nail polishes are priced at £11 from marksandspencer.com, as well as in store.

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