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Best Beard Instagram Accounts To Follow (For Hipsters And Obsessives)

August 24, 2015, 5:19 am
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Beards - not since the dawn of the Brazilian has hair been such a headline subject, but no one can seem to agree on whether they're in or out of fashion.

With 77% of voters deciding they're most definitely beard-loving in this recent poll, we're going to put our money on them staying in style for the foreseeable future.

So in the facial hair-themed spirit, we bring you our favourite beard-themed Instagram accounts (and even if you're not a fan, these may well convert you...)

1. @willitbeard - If it will fit in a beard, it will happen here.

Beard and Fall As requested by @neaapelqvist

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2. @Incredibeard - Proving you can make an impressive amount of things out of one beard.




3. @beardsandtats - Bearded, tattooed gentleman for your viewing pleasure.




4. @thegaybeard - Official originators of the magnificent glitter beard.




5. @beardbrand - The ultimate in beardspo curation.

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6. @drepic - A street photographer and fashion mogul with enviable style.




7. @lanedorsey - Another photographer who should definitely spend more time in front of the camera.

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8. @chrisjohnmillington - One of the UK's most famous bearded male models.




9. @billyhuxley - Another UK native, this heavily tattooed ASOS model will meet your beard needs




10. @curran_j - You'll want to shop his clothing brand Kings Rule Together after seeing it styled in these snaps.

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11. @lumbersexual - Warning: this account may make you want to immediately move to the Pacific Northwest.

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The Best Beard Style For Your Face Shape

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Hairstyles For Natural Hair: 11 Heat Free Looks You'll Love

August 24, 2015, 9:02 am
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There's a distinct lack of hair tutorials available for women with natural hair, but BuzzFeed's latest video is definitely a step in the right direction.

The tutorial 1 Woman + 11 Hairstyles does pretty much exactly what it says on the tin, and features a model having her hair styled into 11 heat-free looks in less than two-minutes.

The video, which showcases the work of stylist Ezmeralda Meco from Devachan Salon in LA, has already been viewed over 783 thousand times and received over 26 thousand likes since being posted last week.

Let's hope this is the start of more natural hair tutorials in the beauty world.

Find out how to recreate the looks here, and check out four favourite styles below:

There's this simple knotted scarf up-do.

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A classic side sweep.

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This badass curl hawk.

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And the side part afro (the most popular style according to BuzzFeed's poll).

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Looking Good for the Apocalypse

August 24, 2015, 11:58 am
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There are so many different things we're killing the planet and our own future for, and while some of them are going to be difficult - perhaps ultimately impossible - to stop doing, some are simple. Throw-away fashion is one of the latter.

You can probably guess what I mean by "throw-away". Something bought because it was cheap or on sale or in a magazine or just appealing, that got worn once or twice or a few times, and never again. Maybe you got bored; your tastes changed; you worried what people would think if they kept seeing you in it (especially in your selfies); trends moved on. You might have passed it on to charity, or just forgot about it, or had to throw it away because it wasn't made to last. And repeat. We get through clothes on a monumental scale, with four times as many of them in our wardrobes compared to 1980, prices rapidly dropping to meet cheap greed, and over 80billion garments now produced each year.

I'm not going to go into detail about the numerous environmental/human costs of the global fashion industry because they've been covered expertly elsewhere. I'll list them though:

  • High water use

  • High chemical use

  • Chemical pollution in waterways and oceans

  • Greenhouse gas emissions from production

  • Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation

  • Fabric pollution in waterways and oceans following washing of petrochemical-based fabrics (likepolyester and acrylic)



That's not even covering other issues like sweatshops (more on that later).

Humans need clothes, but humans do not need the ridiculous amounts of them that so many of us get through now. It's not polemical to use the word "ridiculous" - how else to describe something that is so pointless, yet is part of the reason we keep overshooting the planet's resource budget earlier and earlier each year? (It was 13 August this year). Climate change, biodiversity and wildlife crashes, humanitarian crises - we know why these things are happening.

Fashion is written into the fabric of cultures and societies across the globe; a creation that in itself has no less worth than any other kind of human expression. But it's become perverted. The fashion most of us know is not Alexander McQueen at the V&A, it's a top for £15 at Zara, and glossy magazines telling us how to be better by looking good - an endeavour that is absolutely dependent on constantly buying lots of things. The fashion industry is one of the most cynical there is, arguably less honest than oil and gas. It's a global feat of peer pressure, staring out at us from the countless eyes of hollow-cheeked models, making us itch with the fear of what others will think of us as people under our attire.

We don't have to keep following. Saatchi & Saatchi's art director, Matilda Kahl, has gone to work in the same outfit for several years now, mostly to dispense with the daily stress and time-consumption of deciding what to wear - something, she notes, men tend to face much less pressure for because it's simply accepted that they'll always wear the same suits to work.

There are other ways too to cut down on your clothes consumption, or at least the related environmental impacts. Buy more of your wardrobe from charity shops - although this isn't a sustainable solution alone, since the second-hand market still depends on the new market. Learn how to care for clothes better - there are a surprising number of ways in which we're unwittingly reducing the lifespans of our clothes as well as damaging the environment. And, of course, there's the golden rule of buying higher-quality clothes, and less clothes overall. Basically: love your clothes, for as long as you can (I've still got a pair of Tammy pyjamas bought when I was 10 - though I'm not sure I should be proud of that).

Buying less clothes and keeping them for longer isn't in the interests of the fashion industry, and the trouble is, it might not be in the interests of the countless people in developing countries who make the majority of our clothes, either. The general Western belief is that sweatshops are very bad (though funnily enough, that doesn't translate into our consumer choices), but as altruism philosopher William MacAskill points out, sweatshops are currently the best option in a crap world for many. If consumers as a collective start to buy less, that means less jobs, in both developed and developing countries. The human population is forecast to rise to 10billion by 2050, and all those extra people will need to be able to make livings to make lives.

But here's the thing - if we don't change habits like our fashion gluttony, the resources to sustain those habits are going to run dry anyway, and the jobs too. Undoubtedly, most of the water and the arable land needed by industries like fashion is going to be lost to climate change and overpopulation.

We can't change everything and we can't change it all at once. But we have to start somewhere. More and more of us are starting to wake up to the fact that we eat too much meat - and now we need to realise the same about clothes. It's time for a fashion diet. Permanently.
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Just Do It: Gyms Aren't Supposed to Be Sexy

August 25, 2015, 1:53 am
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A few days ago, I noticed an advert on my facebook newsfeed telling me "make sure you look good" when at the gym. Later, I see an article in the Telegraph explaining why fashionable workout clothes are all the rage. Both things left me a bit stumped. Correct me if I'm the one in in the wrong here, but when I'm exercising, looking good is the last thing on my mind. Or if I am thinking about it, it's in terms of the long term benefits that exercising will have.

However, looking around in the gym or even having a scout about online suggests this isn't the case for many people. This is largely more obvious in women (full makeup, hair carefully coiffed, tiny bikinis for the pool), but I suspect men are victims of this too. Indeed, many forums centre on making yourself appeal to others whilst at the gym. Why?

Considered from one standpoint, one might argue that evolution teaches us to go for the strongest in the pack - so working hard at the gym becomes an act of peacocking to attract a mate. The thing is, if one were really exercising for this reason - really physically exerting ourselves in order show suitability as a mate - we'd care less about looking 'pretty' and more about lifting the most, running the fastest, jumping the highest. We'd all be covered in sweat and, to put it bluntly, looking pretty fucking terrible.

But what about survival of the fittest in modern culture? It's clearly no longer the case that we simply go by base instinct in our choice of partner; instead we base attraction, at least at first impression, on physical appearance. And sure, whilst everyone has their own 'type' about what features they are and aren't attracted to, I think generally we can agree there is definitely an 'ideal', portrayed most commonly in the media. This more closely aligns with what I see at the gym.

Going back to the gender difference, this is probably why one notices it more in women - and indeed why I received the ad on Facebook whilst my (male) partner would never be subject to sexy gym wear. For men it is OK to be grunting, panting, and sweating excessively. These are all signs of strength and working hard. Apply the same features to a woman, and they become unsexy and disgusting. This can even be related to other parts of life. Recall the photo of Angela Merkel a few years ago with sweat patches under her arms - the media reacted with horror. But a similar photo of Barack Obama was welcomed, highlighted as indicating his manly efforts.

And so whilst men's gym clothes remain baggy and pretty separate from fashion, women are expected to purchase tight leggings, tighter tops and sports bras designed for appearance rather than just holding the sisters in place whilst you go for a jog. I can already hear the objections: "but leggings are flexible", "tank tops are breathable", etc. Well answer me this: why then haven't these things gained as large a traction in men's sportswear markets? If they are so suitable and practical, why do men not wear such items when exercising (excluding thermal leggings)?

The most ridiculous part about all this is that nobody else actually cares what you look like. Think about it: you get on the treadmill and, to borrow a slogan, Just Do It. No one goes to the gym to attract a partner, and no one is looking at you whilst you are beetroot red and struggling to breath. Nor is anything bothered that you opted for the blue crop top over the pink today.

So no, Facebook advert, I will not get my sexy on just to go exercise. If I wanted to get hot and sweaty in that way, it certainly wouldn't be the gym I'd be headed to.
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Kayla Kosmalski, Model With Down's Syndrome, Walks Catwalk For Gap Kids

August 25, 2015, 2:44 am
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Gap Kids made history last week by hiring their first ever model with Down's syndrome.

Nine-year-old Kayla Kosmalski joined 13 other children on the catwalk, four of which have a disability, in Miami to launch Ellen DeGeneres' new clothing line, 'ED' for Gap Kids.

The event was arranged by Changing the Face of Beauty, an organisation advocating the equal representation of people with disabilities in advertising and media.




Speaking to People magazine about the event, Changing the Face of Beauty founder Katie Driscoll said: "The girls owned the runway — every single one of them. Everyone shined in their very own way.

"I think everyone walked away with a new idea of what disability looks like and a whole lot of perceptions were changed.”

Kayla, who lives with her family in Delaware, was also recently runner-up in the Illinois Miss You Can Do It Pageant, and competed in local beauty show Miss Amazing.




It seems, finally, the fashion industry are taking steps to include a more diverse range of models.

Changing The Face Of Beauty have launched a new campaign with a children's shoe company, starring a four-year-old girl with Down's syndrome, in a bid to challenge what "beauty" means.

Madeline Stuart, an 18-year-old model with Down's syndrome, has landed two major campaigns this year and just announced she will be walking at this year's New York Fashion Week - following in the footsteps of American Horror Story actress Jamie Brewer, who made history earlier this year as the first ever model with Down's syndrome to do so.

UK agencies like Models of Diversity and VisABLE, who promote disabled models, actors and presenters, are also campaigning for more representation in the media.

Models of Diversity most recently signed six-year-old Louis Killick, who has Down's syndrome, and his mother hopes his new career will break stereotypes of what a model "should" look like.

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This Grown Man Dressed Like Prince George For A Week... Here's What Happened

August 25, 2015, 3:19 am
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With the "Prince George Effect" still in full force, the fact a two-year old child was named the 49th best dressed man in Britain by GQ didn't really raise many eyebrows.

But isn't it all a bit weird?

That's what 23-year-old journalist Max Knoblauch from Brookyln set to find out when decided to live a week in the royal's tiny sartorial shoes, heading in search of a "wardrobe befitting a toddler prince".

"The first challenge would be finding the clothes in a men's large. The second challenge would be not being arrested," Knoblauch wrote in his piece for Mashable.

Watch what happened in the video above, or check out our favourite outfit recreations below:

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Nailed it.

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Strangely, this kind of works.

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Jury's out on the Crocs though.

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Eyebrow Slits Are Officially Back (But Should They Just Stay In The 90s?)

August 25, 2015, 5:42 am
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Beauty trends from the 90s have come back in a big way this year - from overlining and nude lips, to grungy chokers and visible roots.

But we never saw this one coming, and now we can't un-see it.

According to these selfies on Instagram, eyebrow slits are back in fashion and its making us come over all East 17.

Will you be trying out this new Instatrend?

Check out the modern take on #EyebrowSlits below:















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Model Agnes Hedengård Hits Back At Agencies Who Told Her She's 'Too Big' For The Fashion Industry

August 25, 2015, 7:28 am
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With the rise of plus size fashion, you'd be forgiven for thinking the fashion industry had finally stopped putting pressure on young women to lose weight.

But model Agnes Hedengård has proved we still have a long way to go before health is the top priority on the catwalk.

The 19-year-old, from Sweden, posted a video online describing all the times agencies have told her she is "too big" for them to work with.

Hedengård has worked as a model for the past five years now, but recently no one wants to hire her.

"They think this, is too big," she says, gesturing to her figure as she stands in front of the camera in her underwear.

"They think my butt is too big and they think my hips are too wide. According to the modelling industry, you cannot look like this, you need to be thinner."

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She says she has been in contact with big agencies who previously said they wanted to work with her, but as soon as these agencies received her current measurements, it was "a whole other story".

Representatives from these agencies have told the model she needs to "get in better shape" if she wants to be successful.

"The funny part of this," Hedengård says sarcastically. "Is that my body mass index is 17.5...but they still tell me that I am too big."

According to the NHS, having a BMI below 18.5 as an adult means you may be underweight. The BMI range considered "healthy" is anywhere between 18.5 and 24.9.

Thankfully, Hedengård is refusing to let the comments of modelling agencies get her down.

Instead, she decided to put her energy into making the video in order to expose the fact that the modelling world is still putting pressure on young women to lose weight.

"It's absurd and I hate it," she says. "But love yourself and don't let anyone tell you any different."

Check out Agnes Hedengård's original video on YouTube here, or follow her on Instagram for more updates.

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Rihanna RiRi Perfume Review: We Test Out The Pop Star's Latest Fragrance

August 25, 2015, 7:44 am
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Celebrity perfumes and gourmand notes go together like flagging album sales and a carefully orchestrated public meltdown.

No matter who they are, it seems every pop star is obsessed with the sweet stuff - and Rihanna's latest release, the self-titled RiRi, is no different.

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Launching in September, it's described by creators at fragrance house Parlux (who've also concocted scents for Paris Hilton and Jay-Z) as a "flirty floral that is a melody of feminine, mischievous, and playfully sensual notes", and the official composition is as follows:

Top notes: passion fruit extract, rum absolute, cassis, Italian mandarin.



Middle notes: Japanese honeysuckle, orange blossom, exotic jasmine.



Base notes: Madagascar vanilla, skin musk, Siam benzoin, Indonesian sandalwood.



Accompanied by a hyper-girly Marilyn Monroe/Madonna inspired campaign shoot, the perfume's announcement (by the pop star herself) caused a flurry of excitement on social media last month.

RiRi (the person, not the perfume) is no stranger to world of fragrances, having released Rogue Love and Rogue Man in 2014, Rogue and 777 Nude by Rihanna Diamonds in 2013, Nude and Rebelle in 2012, and Reb'l Fleur in 2010.

But does the very pink RiRi perfume live up to the very pink advert? HuffPost UK Style put it to the test...

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On first spritz of the scent, there's an overwhelming burst of that super sweet passionfruit, it's zesty but almost creamy (like a petit filous yogurt in perfume form) thanks to the butterscotch edge to the rum.

After an overpoweringly saccharine first few minutes, the perfume does settle somewhat. The screechingly fruity top notes calm down and the cosy, burnt-sugar benzoin notes (made so popular by 2011's Prada Candy) start to surface.

With base notes similar to the Rihanna Nude eau de parfum (a real celeb-scent winner), I was hoping for that "second skin" musk effect - but unfortunately I was left with a slightly sickly blackcurrant-heavy trail of the crème de cassis, that sadly smelt like Ribena on my skin.

Where RiRi falls short for me, is its use of (what I'm guessing are) synthetic notes - but this isn't unexpected for a range in the middle end of the perfume price spectrum (a 30ml bottle will set you back £23).

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When doing a round of the office, comments ranged from "I could smell you coming" and "It smells like anything but a human woman," to "I want to eat your arm because you smell like a Haribo" and "you smell like a very expensive hand wash."

It was then I realised, we're probably not Rihanna's target market. Fans of sugary gourmands, like Britney Spears' pop princess-perfect 'Fantasy' and Jessica Simpson's vanilla-based 'Fancy', will most likely love it.

But really, it's not just the scent you're buying, it's the whole Rihanna package.

The heavy glass bottle with its pink juice and retro lid would take pride of place on any young fan's dressing table - and it is unmistakenly a very young fragrance (it is also more palatable than similarly-priced options from One Direction and Justin Bieber).

If you find it on a Christmas list, just buy it.

But if you're looking for a perfume for a young woman whose tastes tend to veer towards the more sophisticated, try Estée Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge (£45 for 30ml) - a fragrance fronted by social-media generation supermodel Kendall Jenner.

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With rich roses, ripe fruits and a velvet creme accord in the base - Modern Muse Le Rouge is a youthful vanilla scent done right (and if it's a present you're going to be smelling around the house all year, you might as well spend a bit extra on it).

Have you tried Rihanna RiRi? Let us know what you thought in the comments below.

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Bestival Fancy Dress From Previous Years That Blew Our Tiny Minds

August 25, 2015, 9:37 am
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The fancy dress looks at Bestival are known for being as out there as you can get (bad taste costume parties excluded, of course).

With this year's festival just under two weeks away - the annual event will run from 10-13 September at Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight - you better start planning your outfit.


The 2015 festival's theme is the "Summer of Love", and what better place to look for costume inspiration than the weird and wonderful fancy dress looks we've loved at previous years on the campsite.

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Past themes include 2014's the tropical "Desert Island Disco" and a nautical "HMS Bestival" back in 2012.

Check out our favourite ever fancy dress Bestival outfits below (warning: it's about to get very colourful and sparkly):



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This Innocent Pendant Gets A Little Bit Less Innocent When You Turn It Upside Down

August 26, 2015, 2:05 am
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Sharon Stone's Fairy Winged Dress: Proof You Can Embody Your Childhood Dreams At Any Age

August 26, 2015, 3:17 am
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Sharon Stone sported an unusual choice of accessory at a recent red carpet appearance.

A pair of fairy wings.

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Stone, 57, wore this dramatic winged gown to the Hotbed Gala, a charity event with an enchanted garden theme.

Which got us thinking about a certain upcoming event at which fancy dress is de rigueur...

Bestival has a summer of love theme this year and you could easily work a set of feathered wings into your ensemble if you combine them with a bow and arrow to transform yourself into a cherub, (this outfit will work especially well for anyone who fancies themselves as a bit of a match-maker).

Sharon's gown was designed by Traver Rains who is better known for his eponymous range of printed vests and T-shirts.

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The Most Outrageous Outfits From The VMAs (Like, Ever)

August 26, 2015, 4:43 am
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As MTV's annual Video Music Awards approaches, we're eagerly anticipating the sartorial choices of all involved.

There'll no doubt be a lot of show-stopping get ups and we can guarantee there'll be a handful of outrageous ensembles too.

To prepare you for the crazier numbers, here are a few from years gone past that we haven't managed to remove from our minds yet...

(Warning: there's nudity.)



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Your Expired Makeup Could Contain Deadly Bacteria Linked To Meningitis, Scientists Discover

August 26, 2015, 7:50 am
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The makeup lurking at the bottom of your makeup bag could potentially be harbouring killer bacteria, a study has revealed.

Scientists at London Metropolitan University tested in-date and out-of-date cosmetics and found the majority contained a bacteria which can cause deadly illnesses.

Microbiologist Paul Matewele told the Daily Star: "All the old [out-of-date] makeup products of foundation, lip gloss and lipstick tested positive for enterococcus faecalis under strict laboratory tests.

"Enterococcus faecalis, is the potentially deadly strain of bacteria which causes meningitis and Septicaemia and is one of the biggest killers for newborn babies."

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The study involved laboratory tests on five different beauty products sent in by women and beauty bloggers.

It was commissioned by online beauty retailer www.escentual.com.

Four out of the five products were out-of-date, but all of them were described as having "unsafe levels of potentially lethal bacteria".

In total, six different types of bacteria were found on the high-street cosmetics.

The other five were:

Eubacterium – causes bacterial vaginosis.
Aeromonas – one of the causes of gastroenteritis and wound infections.
Staphlyoccocus epidermidis - a bug which is resistant to antibiotics.
Propionibacterium - main cause for acne and other skin conditions.
Enterobacter – causes urinary and respiratory tract infections.

Dr Susan Mayou Consultant Dermatologist at Cadogan Cosmetics told HuffPost UK Style: "Makeup contains preservatives to protect the product from bacterial and fungal infection and these preservatives have a shelf life beyond which they will be less effective.

"Bacteria lives on the skin and can be introduced into makeup via sponges, brushes and mascara wands.

"Once bacteria has been introduced to the out-of-date makeup, it can then mature and spread back onto the skin leading to irritation or infections especially if there is a break on the skin."

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Laura Byrne, 26, who sent in her nine-month out-of-date blusher to be tested was shocked at the results.

She told The Express: "I was aware that I had kept it well past its use by date but didn't think for a minute that a blusher to contain killer diseases growing in it."

Grace Day, 22, who sent in four-month out of date foundation said she will be throwing out off her out-of-date make up in the future.

CEO Rakesh Aggarwal of Escentual said, according to the Daily Mail: "Most women are totally unaware that their cosmetics are a potentially breeding ground for deadly bacteria.

"But if you think about it you wouldn't keep food for months after the use by date so why should this be acceptable for cosmetics."

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Hair Braids Get A Makeover For Adults Thanks To 'Hair Metal' Trend

August 26, 2015, 7:52 am
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As kids, there was nothing that made us feel more special than getting a hair braid on holiday.

And now hair braids - or a hair wraps, as our American friends call them - have been given a glam, adult-friendly makeover.

Ladies (and a few gents) are embedding cute metal charms and piercing jewellery into their hairstyles and posting photos of their creations on Instagram.

One of the groups leading the trend is the oh-so-fabulous Bleach London. The salon, who offered a metal braiding service at FYF festival in California recently, has been tagging images #hairmetal on social media.

Check out the pics below for ideas on how to create hair metal that isn't too Jack Sparrow.

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Hilarious Scenes As Guys Fail To Put Hair Extensions On A Woman

August 26, 2015, 8:34 am
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Arguably, trying to successfully put in hair extensions is difficult for just about anyone who isn't a hair stylist.

Despite this, five men have attempted to put them in a woman's hair with predictably hilarious results.

What's even funnier is that they tried to convince themselves that they did an alright job.

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These guys tried and failed to be hairdressers for the day


After struggling with the task at hand, one man who was possibly in denial, said: "Honestly, that's not even horrible, it's like art."

The other men also tried their best, with clear and valiant efforts to work out the hair technology.

They waffled through a series of "ums" and "ahs" as they grappled with the clips.

Watch the video above to see the "hairstylists" in all their bumbling glory.



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Liverpool Uses More Fake Tan Than Any Other UK City, Survey Finds

August 26, 2015, 9:04 am
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The star's of TOWIE may love a holiday glow, but there's one UK city that uses even more fake tan than Essex.

In a nationwide survey of Britain's tanning habits, Liverpool was found to be the place where most bottles of fake tan are purchased per year.

Basildon in Essex came in close second, while Manchester took third place and Glasgow fourth.

Looking bronzed all year round seems to be less important to people in the south though, with Brighton and London appearing right at the bottom of the leader board.

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The survey also revealed that women in the UK buy three bottles of fake tan per year on average.

High street retailer Superdrug, who conducted the survey, sells a whopping one million bottles of fake tan in the UK each year, with the most frequent users being between the ages of 25 to 34.

According to Superdrug's findings, the most popular fake tan brands are Rimmel, Solait and St Tropez.

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Abbey Clancy, one of Liverpool's bronzed stars


"It's fascinating to see a dramatic difference in sales across various cities in the UK," said Megan Potter, Superdrug's Head of Beauty.

"Liverpool ladies are renowned for their glam style and always look red carpet ready wherever they go.

"We've also seen a significant growth in sales of bronzing in the Essex area with programmes such as The Only Way is Essex fuelling the appetite for a perma-tan."

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The Answer to the Modern Woman's Style Prayers

August 27, 2015, 2:25 am
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Now one thing that makes my blogging so much more worthwhile is I know so many of my readers are just like me. We are modern women darting around from place to place, we have too many jobs on our to-do-lists and we prioritise other things over ourselves, my business, your children, our friends. Whatever your story there are always remarkable similarities.

One thing I have private struggled with over the years is a shoulder issue. It is not to the level of keeping me up all night but it is enough to cause me stiffness and discomfort. As you know, I love a bit of pampering when time allows. I have had a number of massages and all the therapists said the same thing; the knots in my right shoulder are quite bad indeed. There are knots in both but significantly worse in one. Aside from being a lawyer and the usual stress associated with running business, I couldn't ever put the pieces together. What is causing this mysterious issue??? My HANDBAGS. Yes I kid you not. After years of mystery that is genuinely what this has been put down to. Specifically as I carry my handbag mostly over my right shoulder. This realisation shocked me a little as this must impact millions of women worldwide.

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the perfect package!

The solution was easy and hard at the same time. It was obvious that carrying a backpack to distribute the weight evenly between both shoulders and the back would help. Great lets go out and buy a stylish backpack to solves said problem. Complete fail!!! Unless you've ever specially look for this elusive item that is both practical and stylish, you wouldn't realise just what nightmare it is to track down. I looked for close to twelve months before I happened upon this amazing find. My new Michael Kors backpack and I am in love!!! Its from an online store called Jules B. For those of you who haven't heard of this site, its a designer fashion heaven and I have my eye on several pieces from there for my collection.

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Am I just being precious? Not really, it wasn't something that I moaned about on a regular basis. Trust me starting a business I had enough on my whinge. However it was a real problem for me and it made therapist gasp all too often during massages. I am ALWAYS going on and on about how important it is to take care of you! I also think personal branding is so important. There are loads of backpacks out there of course and if you aren't fashion conscious or in a client facing role maybe pinning down an item like this wouldn't have been an issue. I know when I go into a meeting a certain attire is expected. It is the same reason I don't wear my trainers. Accessories are an extension of us. I also feel the pressure (rightly or wrongly) to look fit in around London. Of course, not everything I have is designer but I have had loads of comments about my latest accessory and I'm starting to notice the difference in my shoulder already. I haven't had time to go for a massage yet but the test will be if they notice the difference.

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I'm a little obsessed with this piece so its making an appearance in many areas of my life (and yes I am almost always too lazy to change bags for every outfit). Being in classic black means it goes with almost everything and I hope you like the pics of my recent weekend on the South Coast of England.

Something I never thought I would say, I am a backpack convert but if you see me travelling anytime soon it will most certainly be accompanied by a suitcase with four wheels, I'm not taking this trend global just yet!
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What It Takes To Be A Model, According To This Hilarious 80s Found Footage Fest Video

August 27, 2015, 2:57 am
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Perms, high-cut bikinis, and a whole lot of aerobics gear... it can only be the 80s, and what better way to learn how to model than taking cues from the decade of cheesy catalogue shots.

But do you have what it takes? The Found Footage Festival are about to show you the way, with this hilarious montage of clips from various how-to guides from VHS tapes found at vintage shops.

Learn how to use vowels to convey five whole emotions, perfect the art of pretending to drink a beer, and take home the top tip of never letting your baby cry in front of a casting director.

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In case it wasn't 80s enough, the video also features cameos from Denise Richards, Saved by the Bell stars Tiffani-Amber Thiessen and Mario Lopez, and the headshot of the late Tom Bosley.

Remember to thank us when you land the cover of Vogue.

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Husky Dog Face Paint Tutorial: Watch This Makeup Artist's Insane Transformation

August 27, 2015, 3:59 am
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Makeup tutorials just reached a whole new level of detail...

YouTube beauty vlogger Ilana Makeup Artist's latest video, in which she transforms herself into her Siberian husky, has become an online sensation.

The resemblance is uncanny (albeit slightly creepy)...

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We have to commend the uber-talented makeup artist for her cosmetics skills, but we can't say we'll be trying this look out at home.

On one hand it could come in handy for putting everyone else to shame at a face painting party, but on the other you might end up scaring off all the kids.

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