Did Ryan Gosling Propose To Eva Mendes With This Ring?

August 27, 2015, 4:07 am

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Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes have been giving us all the feels since they became one of the world's most gorgeous couples after meeting on the set of The Place Beyond The Pines back in 2011.

Could these photos signify the Hollywood stars have made things official and there's a Hey Girl wedding on the cards?

Mendes has been spotted wearing a huge ring on her finger pretty much daily for the past few weeks.



Ok, so it's on her right hand and it's not a diamond, but could the 41-year-old actress just be trying to put us all off the scent?

She and Gosling are famously private about their relationship, even keeping schtum about their pregnancy until a few weeks before the due date.

And In Style has suggested Mendes' green emerald ring could actually be a sentimental reference to the couple's 11-month daughter Esmerelda.

A photo posted by Eva Mendes (@evamendes) on Aug 20, 2015 at 12:55pm PDT

We may not know if it's officially an engagement ring, but we do reckon it's a very special piece of jewellery as she's been snapped with it so many times.

A photo posted by Eva Mendes (@evamendes) on Jul 14, 2015 at 11:53am PDT

Only time will tell...

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Women's Ankle Boots: 15 Pairs You'll Want To Wear All Autumn

August 27, 2015, 7:48 am

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Ankle boots are an all-season wardrobe staple, up there with the Little Black Dresses and skinny jeans of the sartorial world.

Quite frankly, we don't know what we'd do without them - what other shoes can work with everything from bare legs in a summer tea dress or cut-off denim shorts, to thick black tights and warm-weather trousers?

Once you've found a pair that totally gets you, it's usually a long shoe love affair 'till their pavement-pounding time eventually ends (because there's only so many times you can re-sole the same shoes).



Whether you're looking for a new-season style, or a replacement for "The One", there's plenty to choose from in this autumn's offerings and to make your shopping spree easier, we've rounded-up all our favourites.

Choose from comfy flat boots to wear all day, or be the talk of the town in jewel-toned suede heels. Be bold in leopard print, or 60s chic in metallic leather.

We've also spotted the ultimate pair of classic Chelsea boots and 70s-esque fringed style we've been lusting after all summer.

Check out our pick of the best boots to wear this autumn below. With prices starting from less than £25, even those on pre-pay day budgets may find their dream pair (and they're all in shops now):

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24 Women Bare Their Scars To Reveal The Beauty In Imperfections

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I was only 6 years old when doctors sliced me open and removed my left kidney. 

At the time, I didn't really understand what the fuss was all about. The gravity of the situation didn't hit me until my dad had to say goodbye in the surgery room. He picked me up and placed me on the cold operating table. That's when I realized he wasn't staying. The look on his face told me to be brave as he held my little hand. 

Eighteen years later I still remember that look. And every time I look down at my scar, I remember to be brave. 

That's what scars do. They tell a story. They remind us to keep going or to take a deep breath and rest. Scars remind us of a funny moment or a battle survived. 

Women can have complex relationships with these scars and their origin stories, whether it's from falling in heels to getting a C-section and even undergoing a mastectomy.  

To highlight these stories and the women who have lived them, The Huffington Post photographed 24 women and their scars. Some of the scars were nothing more than a clumsy moment, while others are life-changing experiences that turned women into warriors. 

Below are 24 women, their scars and the stories behind them. Each woman proves that imperfections can truly be beautiful, but even more than being beautiful -- these scars remind us just how resilient, adaptable and strong women are.  

Photos by: Damon Dahlen

The doctors told me I couldn't play sports with only one kidney.

The doctors told me I couldn't play sports with only one kidney.
My parents decided I would sustain more damage if they treated me differently. It was a good thing because I've always been the most competitive tomboy.
My scar reminds me that I can do anything I set my mind to -- even when everyone says I can't.
--Alanna, 24

They're kind of my "f**k you" to the male gaze.

I got my scars from a bad rash I had as a kid, exacerbated by psoriasis in my early teens.
I got them on my chest long before I knew my chest would become a sexual area, somehow tied up with overall desirability and feminine achievement. As I've gotten older, I've really learned to embrace them for that reason.
They're kind of my "fuck you" to the male gaze.
You want to look at my tits? You'll have to look at these too.

--Amanda, 26

I love my scars, they are my breasts.

I love my scars, they are my breasts.
My surgeon honored my wish for a flat result and I feel blessed to connect with and love my body unconditionally, I am happy with the aesthetics of my choice. I embrace this change with body positivity and grace.
In a breast obsessed culture, deciding to be breastless without apology, without feeling the need to wear prosthesis, is a bravely beautiful and non-conforming choice. It has shown me that I am strong and centered, comfortable with my entire person.

-- Melanie, 46

I love my deep complexion, but my scars are discouraging because even for dark skin the "beauty standard" really emphasizes especially flawless skin.

I'm a dark-skinned woman and I've thankfully never really had a complex about my skin tone. I love my deep complexion, but my scars are discouraging because even for dark skin the "beauty standard" really emphasizes especially flawless skin.
Every dark woman you see celebrated in the media has this almost poreless complexion with no marks (think Lupita Nyong'o, Alek Wek, Naomi Campbell), and I definitely don't.
Accepting my scars has sort of been a way to accept myself.
Yes, sometimes I'll see a cute dress and see that it reveals some of my shoulders or back or chest, and there will be a pause. But I always decide to get the dress if I like it and I want it. Nowadays the pauses are getting a lot briefer.

-- Zeba, 26

They always remind me to take agency of my health.

My dermatologist did a biopsy on these two moles when I was 15 or so, deemed them "suspicious" and told me I should get them removed.
My brother, who I wasn't too close with at the time, has the same exact moles in the same place on the opposite side of his body so we'd always laugh that they were our only proof we were actually related.
I'm proud of them and they always remind me to take agency of my health. To go to the doctor, to get those yearly checkups, to listen to my instinct. To be kind to myself and my body.
There is so much of our health that is in our control.

-- Anonymous, 24

It reminds me daily to be grateful for life.

I got my scars in a severe car accident 10 years ago where my liver, ribs and spine (vertebrae) were injured.
My scars tend to remind me that I am a warrior, when I start doubting in myself, and to remind me that everything that might seem as a problem today or situation that is bothering me, is nothing compared to what I've been through.
It reminds me daily to be grateful for life.

-- Maja, 28

Mostly I'm glad that this is the worst scar I have.

I crushed my finger with a 12lb bowling ball, probably 15 years ago.
My finger doesn't quite straighten, and it also stopped growing after it was crushed, which makes for a very minor point of conversation.
It hasn't profoundly changed the way I feel about myself, because you can't see the scar unless I specifically point it out.
Mostly I'm glad that this is the worst scar I have -- clearly, I've been lucky thus far!

--Nina, 25

Every time I look at them they give me strength.

They are my badge of honor.
Every time I look at them they give me strength. I feel lucky to be alive!
In the beginning, I thought the scars were going to bother me but I have come to embrace them.

-- Shanna, 35

They remind me that, today, I'm alright.

These scars are my evidence that I made it through the storm. For now.
They remind me that, today, I'm alright.
I'm very self-conscious of them, but behind closed doors when I see them in the mirror while I'm changing or in the shower, I really cherish them.
They define a whole part of who I am and what I've survived.

-- Anonymous, 22

I think they're totally badass and even kind of endearing.

I had two separate foot surgeries -- basically to remove additional bone growth and "normalize" my feet.
When they were more pronounced post-operation, it was a reminder that something about me had needed correction, and even just that tiny differentiation in bone structure rendered me deformed.
Extreme? Yes. But young women are upheld to a certain beauty ideal, and deviating from that standard even slightly can result in some serious self-doubt.
Now, on the off-chance that they come to my attention at all, I think they're totally badass and even kind of endearing.

-- April, 27

I still remember how matter of fact he was, and how traumatized I was by the idea of losing my finger tip.

When I was 13 I was opening a pull top can, and the edge of the can slid through my index finger.
The cut was so deep, the doctor didn't know if the 10 stitches used would work!
When we were in the ER he told my mother "I'll try and sew it up, but if it starts to turn black, bring her in and we'll have to take off the top of her finger."
I still remember how matter of fact he was, and how traumatized I was by the idea of losing my finger tip.

--Kirsten, 33

I am proud of my body... she did such a great job getting through the cancer treatment.

My scars make me feel like a Rockstar, and this quote sums it up; "She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the Universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings."
Scars are of old news past. The healthy healed skin reminds me that I am beautiful and strong.
I am proud of my body, and not the proud that one needs to show off, but of the relationship I have with my own body -- she did such a great job getting through the cancer treatment.

-- Laura, 36

I guess my ambitions (and heels) were way too high that day.

I got my scars freshman year of college. I fell to my knees while giving someone a piggy-back ride -- and that someone happened to weigh over 200 pounds. I didn't even put my hands out, just knelt on concrete.
I have a love-hate relationship with my scars.
The story of getting them honestly makes me laugh, but I do feel a little silly having something so permanent that arose from something so stupid.

-- Anonymous, 22

It's a battle scar that represents a time in my life when I was doing something I really loved.

I was hit by a car while riding my bike in the North Carolina countryside.
I used to be really worried and self-conscious about it. I tried using some scar treatment cream to make it go away, and briefly obsessed about it, but eventually it really grew on me.
It's a battle scar that represents a time in my life when I was doing something I really loved, cycling.

-- Anonymous, 25

Marc Jacobs' Nude Instagram Fail Is Now Immortalised In T-Shirt Form

August 28, 2015, 1:39 am

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Remember when Marc Jacobs accidentally shared a naked selfie on Instagram?

Of course you do.

Dick by Marc Jacobs: designer accidentally posts nude Instagram DM. http://t.co/QoB8T1m27w pic.twitter.com/x1Micymn4t

— Gawker (@Gawker) June 30, 2015

Despite swiftly deleting the snap, that was intended to be a direct message, the fashion designer has now decided to never let us forget about the whole thing by making a t-shirt about it.

The tee reads, as the caption on the incriminating photo did, "It's yours to try!"

A photo posted by Marc Jacobs (@themarcjacobs) on Aug 26, 2015 at 6:47pm PDT

"Yeah. I accidentally posted a pic of my bare ass and took it town... I'm a gay man. I flirt and chat with guys on line sometimes. BIG DEAL!" Jacobs captioned a following photo back in July.

The sext-inspired t-shirts are available to purchase now at Marc Jacobs stores, and while we probably won't be wearing one we have to commend the man for being able to laugh at himself... and make the most of any marketing opportunity, naturally.

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Photographer Explores The Beautiful Diversity Of Redheads Of Colour

August 28, 2015, 1:54 am

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Red hair is usually the result of a mutation in a gene called MC1R, also known as a melanocortin 1 receptor. Normally, when activated by a certain hormone, MC1R sparks a series of signals that leads to the production of brown or black pigment. Yet, in cases when both parents are carriers of the recessive MC1R gene and said receptor is mutated or antagonised, it fails to turn hair darker, resulting instead in a beautifully fiery buildup of red pigment.

As previously estimated by BBC News, between one and two percent of the world's population -- or 70 to 140 million people -- are redheads. In Scotland and Ireland, around 35 percent of the population carry the recessive gene that yields crimson locks, and the redhead count is around 10 percent. As such, the word ginger often calls to mind visions of Celtic-Germanic attributes -- namely, pale, white skin.

White skin and red hair may constitute the stereotypical image of a redhead, but it's by no means a comprehensive one. French-born, London-based photographer Michelle Marshall is documenting the stunningly diverse manifestations of the MC1R gene, particularly in people of colour.



"I am currently interested in documenting the incidents of the MC1R gene variant responsible for red hair and freckles, particularly amongst black and mixed raced individuals of all ages," Marshall wrote in an email to The Huffington Post.

"I want to stir the perception that most of us have of a ‘ginger' as a white caucasian individual, potentially of Celtic descent ... As we struggle with issues of immigration, discrimination and racial prejudice, Mother Nature, meanwhile, follows its own course, embracing society’s plurality and, in the process, shaking up our perceptions about origins, ethnicity and identity."

Marshall originally devised the project, which she referred to as a "visual census," to document different manifestations of freckles. Eventually, she refined the project, embarking on a mission to document as many Afro-Caribbean redheads as possible. All of Marshall's subjects thus far have been complete strangers who she has discovered through social media, word of mouth or running into each other on the streets.

The close-up portraits document every freckle and stray hair, with every image, expanding the dominant, narrow understanding of what redheads can and should look like.



The photographs and their subjects are undeniably stunning. However, the enchanting appeal of the images has its drawbacks. "A beautiful picture doesn't always relate what it's like to be different," Marshall said in an interview with Vice. "There's a flipside to being different: it's not always accepted. Beautiful photography serves one purpose, but in the context of daily life people may not have that reaction."

Model Natasha Culzac, who covered Marshall's project in Vice and posed for the photograph above, shared her personal experience growing up with red hair and dark skin.

"For me, growing up tall, mixed-raced, with thick, frizzy ginger hair, in a predominantly white, working-class seaside town was not the ticket. At 13 years old I was buying skin whitening cream from Boots to pulverize the freckles and at 14, during my Slipknot phase at the turn of the millennium, was violently straightening my newly-dyed black hair. Now, though, I couldn't care less and relish being unique."

Categorisations fall short. Stereotypes disappoint. Difference is beautiful. There is a lot to learn from Marshall's striking portraits, if we could only stop staring at them.

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Beard Time Lapse Video: One Year In The Life Of A Beard

August 28, 2015, 2:21 am

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Fed up with those pregnancy time lapse videos clogging up your newsfeed? Well here's one you'll actually want to share (if you're a facial hair aficionado that is).

Behold, a year in the life of a beard...

This carefully-edited time lapse video documents an entire year’s worth of one man's bearded selfies in just over two-minutes - capturing every single day of beard growth, eventually resulting in eight inches of extra length.



What a difference a year makes.

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This Man Wants To Trade His Yeezy Boosts For A New Kidney

August 28, 2015, 3:40 am

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They may have been one of the most over-hyped trainer releases in the history of the world, but this is one piece of Yeezy Boost news we can actually get behind.

While people have been queuing for hours and entering competitions to try and get their hands on a pair of the adidas Originals x Kanye West collaboration, one man has just offered up a very novel solution...

He wants to trade his Yeezys for a new kidney.



Michigan resident Matt Neal posted the above photo on Facebook with the caption: "People are always joking that they would give a kidney for a pair of yeezy's!! Well here's your chance, I'm 26 with 2 failing kidneys."

Neal also added he was a blood type B positive and was looking for one working kidney from a "true sneaker head" with size 10 feet.

Although it's illegal to buy a kidney, trading $200 (around £130) shoes for one could may well be the legal loophole he needs.

The offer, posted last night, has already received press all over the world and we're really hoping it will lead to someone saving Neal's life.

"I've been in tears twice now because all the love and support that I'm getting from random strangers!!" he wrote in a later post.

If you think you can help, find Matt Neal on Facebook here.

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Tutorial: How To Style An Afro Like Reginald Christian

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If you have an afro that's seamlessly untamable, you need to watch this.

GQ fashion associate Reginald Christian has filmed a masterclass in how to maintain and style the tight curls.

So with no further ado... here are his top tips:



1. It doesn't need to be washed everyday

Christian advises that like him, you should only wash your hair two to three times every week.

The process should take around 40 minutes as you'll need to detangle, wash and comb.

2. You will need to keep it moisturized

If your hair is dry it can become wiry and easy to snap and break.

To keep it healthy, Christian recommends that you use a variety of products.

He uses both Carol's Daughter hair milk and Mizani 25 Miracle milk, which are both leave in conditioners.


Mizani 25 (left) Carols Daughter (right)

3. Tame it after a shower

You'll need to tame it after you come out of the shower and for this, a suggested product to use is Dark and Lovely Au Naturele Moisture.

4. The finishing touches

The key to an amazing 'fro is the finishing touches.

For this, no products are needed, just a good old hair ruffle.

Enjoy!

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August 28, 2015, 10:16 am

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I recently read an article in the current issue of Vogue about glamcore, one of the new season's biggest fashion trends. Glamcore is the antithesis of normcore, 2014's most popular trend for wearing the most normal clothes possible (think plain t-shirts, tailored or denim trousers and pretty much anything without a logo). Where normcore was about nondescript dressing - even if that navy blazer did cost four figures - glamcore is the complete opposite; it's about piling on sequins and fur and colour. Basically, wearing statement pieces with statement pieces to make, well, a statement.

In the September issue of Vogue, Fashion Features Director Sarah Harris reports that glamcore is an over-the-top act of rebellion against the recession; after years of tightening our purse strings, we're so fed up of being sensible that it's time to do a 180 and go from Sandra Dee to Sandy Olsen in as little as one season. To celebrate how well we've behaved, sartorially speaking, over the last few years, glamcore is a flamboyant and bold way of flipping the bird at the economy; we're tired of investment purchasing (Harris describes this as 'purchases that had to be validated; they needed reason or context.'). Instead, this autumn we're going to proudly drop cash bombs on ludicrously expensive pieces of attention-grabbing clothing, thus telling the world in no uncertain terms that we've worked hard and now deserve to shop, shop, shop.

Frankly, I don't particularly like either trend. Normcore was, by its very own doing, so not normal that I found it irritating and try-hard. Glamcore is too attention seeking; as Harris mentions in her witty and very enjoyable report, it reflects our society today - we're so caught up in showing off our "perfect" lives on social media (yes, I too am guilty of this) that we've actually succumbed to a trend that, like everything else, is trying to be bigger and better than what went before it. Despite all of this, as opposite as they are, normcore and glamcore are fundamentally the same thing: a passing trend.

It's not that I'm against trends, not at all - I understand that fashion speaks volumes about society and can provide a fascinating insight into history. I enjoy working trends into my own wardrobe (seriously, who could resist the teeny-tiny but otherwise totally practical cross-body bags this summer?), but what ever happened to good old-fashioned (pardon the pun) style? Why can't we dress for ourselves? And by that I mean for our brains as well as our bodies. Does everyone really like the Valentino Rockstuds? Or do they wear them because they're the It-shoe of the moment? Why does fashion have to be about looking right, at the right time? For every Celine Luggage toting fashion blogger I see, there are a hundred women replicating the look. It's boring.

For me, it's important to buy the classic LBD, the staple summer white jeans, the basic strappy shoes (see, trendy!), the timeless diamond earrings and the reliable black leather boots. Yes, they can be by designers (I'm currently coveting this blue shirt by GANT) but they can also be from the high street (LK Bennett's Monique full spotted skirt, hello!). Surely, buying clothes that you genuinely like is the best way to shop? And then, after spending your hard-earned cash on your favourite pieces, you can feel good wearing them even after you've uploaded your #ootd.

Simply put, as Yves Saint Laurent once said: "What is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it."











Images from top: GANT shirt on model, GANT shirt, Storm and Marie jeans, Marks & Spencer Best of British trench coat, LK Bennett skirt, Dune boots.

Doll Parts: Designer Barbie Style for Grown-Ups

August 30, 2015, 12:35 pm

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Just like Hello Kitty, Barbie has an enduring appeal that is ageless. For the past 50+ years the iconic doll has both reflected changing fashions and inspired designers, amassing an international fan base the encompasses many age groups.

Admittedly you won't catch me playing with my (amazing) Crystal Barbie any more, but I'm definitely still partial to a Barbie tee or accessory. They make me smile and are a reminder not to take life so seriously. Plus, Barbie is always getting a super cool makeover courtesy of some chic brand or other, so there's that too.

For anyone wanting to get dolled up, these designer Barbie looks are just the ticket.



Shoes: Barbie by Sophia Webster
Seriously. How good are these? Even if you're not a Barbie fan, the beauty in these reimagined Sophia Webster classics cannot fail to pass you by. The range - which also features children's versions of these adult styles - celebrates Barbie finally being able to wear flats thanks to a redesign that involves her perma-arches being dropped. Edgy, fun and so, so pretty, these encapsulate the Barbie spirit in a super wearable way.
Exclusive to Selfridges: Available in store and from www.selfridges.com



Accessories: Barbie phone covers by Moschino
Designer Jeremy Scott always adds a touch of childlike magic to his work, whether it's his teddy bear trainers for adidas Originals, Rainbow Brite-inspired creations for his eponymous label, or by making Barbie high fashion through his role as Creative Director at Moschino. True they're not the most conveniently shaped phone covers but whatever. They're fab, fun and happy - and who doesn't want a bit of that?
Available from Selfridges for iPhones 5 and 6, £45-£55 each.



Clothes: Adam Selman
Both the other collections featured here are official collaborations, whereas these latest drops from American designer (and Rihanna's costume designer) Adam Selman just struck me as something Barbie would wear today. His Autumn/Winter 2015 looks draw on the playful and rebellious teenage spirit of the 1960s and, despite Barbie being born in 1959, tie in perfectly with her aesthetic.
Available now from Browns www.brownsfashion.com

MTV VMAs 2015: The Best And Riskiest Outfits (Which Didn't Quite Pay Off)

August 31, 2015, 1:08 am

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The MTV VMA's are one of the most fun fashion calendar events because to the untrained eye, it appears as if it is sack-the-stylist night.

That doesn't mean bad fashion - it just means the celebs in attendance tend to take more risks than they normally would.

The result: a lot more ingenuity and colour. But hey, we didn't say that ALL risks pay off.

Take a look at our edit of the night.

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When Britney Spears stepped on the red carpet at last night's MTV VMAs, aside from the sounds of a million cameras going off, any critics about her fierceness were silenced.



But while the word 'comeback' has been used - a term HuffPost UK Style thinks is a touch passive aggressive (implying the person looked like a pile 'o crap before) - we think this is a genuine turning point for Spears.

For the first time in a long time, she looked genuinely happy, healthy and pleased to be there.

Her look SMASHED it.






She wore a Labourjoisie dress that nailed metallic perfectly. For the 33-year-old singer, the ratio of flesh to cut-outs was bang on.

But what really pulled the look together was how she chose to accessorise it. She went for long warrior-like metallic spear earrings, strappy heels and in the beauty stakes, her winged eyeliner, metallic shadow and frosted lips nailed it.

And she pulled off her dip-dye rainbow hair look like a boss.

Werking it, baby.

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This is Brooklyn Beckham. He is 16 years old.



He turned up to the MTV VMAs 2015 looking like this - we think you can agree he's a stylish chap.



Admittedly he comes from good fashion stock...



and this guy..



But he's still 16.

Yet on last night's red carpet, he totally outshone Justin Bieber. He's 21.



Firstly, what the hell is up with the hair?



And a smart leather jacket with a smart shirt? No, just no.



The full look ain't much better...



Beibs, take some style notes darling.

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Most people at the MTV VMAs who clapped eyes on Amber Rose's one-piece outfit which had the words 'slut', 'bitch' and 'gold digger' on it, didn't get it.

It certainly wasn't standard red carpet fashion fare, but it was a fashionable way to shine a light on something she feels very passionately about - slut-shaming.

“We just got to a point in our lives where we’re sick of getting ridiculed for loving men and being sexual beings and just being sexy women in general,” Amber told MTV News. “And we constantly get called these names and now we just got to a point where we don’t give a f–k and we’re embracing all the slut shaming, all the name calling. And hoes be winning.”





She also posed with her best friend, hip hop model and businesswoman, Black Chyna.



And other crew:



Bustle.com writer Alysse Dalessandro wrote: "As I read the word "Stripper" across Rose's waistline, I couldn't help but remember her Kardashian feud earlier this year, when Khloe tweeted about Rose being a stripper at 15 as a means of attacking and diminishing her opinion. While Rose defended herself, she never attacked back."

She then identified the designer as the work of Iris Barbee Bonner of These Pink Lips, "who is known for hand-painted "Goal Digger" hats and tees along with "F*ck Me" denim shorts and Barbie Bootz."

In March this year, Rose organised a Slut Walk to raise awareness around the double standards that exist between men and women.



Talking about why she organised it, she said to Perez Hilton: "It's important for me because I deal with it every day. I deal with it via social media, people out on the street. I feel like women deal with that constantly on a daily basis, and I'm sick of it. I'm here for my girls. We're going to do the Amber Rose Slut Walk this summer, and it's going to be awesome. I'm going to do it in L.A. this year, and hopefully New York, Chicago, Miami."

Urban dictionary's definition of slut shaming is: "An unfortunate phenomenon in which people degrade or mock a woman because she enjoys having sex, has sex a lot, or may even just be rumored to participate in sexual activity. Often it's accompanied by urban legends such as the common virgin misconception that the vagina becomes larger or looser with use-- in fact, sex has no effect on vaginal size.

"However, since most people would rather women be MORE sexually active than less, slut shaming is counterproductive to the aims of most men and quite a few ladies."

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Most of us have done the high street spree - buying tons of super cheap clothes that, for a brief period of time, make us feel good because we've got a shiny new wardrobe.

Some of us have been guilty of not even bothering to return ill-fitting clothes, because they are so cheap, it's not worth the effort.

To some of you, this is part and parcel of fast fashion. We buy it, it falls apart and we don't give it a second thought. But this cycle we are trapped in - excessive buying and discarding - is not just harming our planet.

Sustainable fashion is first and foremost about people.

To quote designer Tom Cridland who is dedicated to creating sustainable items of clothing that will last 30 years: "In places like China, India and Bangladesh the working conditions for those making the clothing we take for granted are horrendous and they can often not even afford basic living expenses."


A survivor from the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in 2013

Put bluntly, our fast fashion decisions are often at the expense of people who don't have any choice. And after you read Rachel Moss's piece on why any self-respecting feminist (or human) should consider the impact their fashion buying is having on women in far harsher circumstances than their own, you may want to find out more.

That's why we've decided to focus on sustainable fashion for the month of September. We want to redefine modern consumerism - in other words, how and why we buy the clothes we wear.

Because honestly, how did we get to a point where we care so little about our clothes that we're willing to throw it in the bin because returning it is too much hassle?

To amplify the message, we've asked one of the most powerful voices in sustainable fashion to be our guest editor for this month: Livia Firth, the creative director of Eco Age.

Livia's dedication to the cause is unquestionable. Some of you might remember her Green Carpet challenge begun in 2010, when she would only wear re-purposed, upcycled or outfits made with innovative fibres (recycled plastic bottles to be one of them) at red carpet events to prove how it was possible to create stylish, sustainable fashion.

A particularly memorable outfit was re-purposing husband Colin's old suit for the Paris premiere of The King's Speech. (She looked fantastic, of course, see below).




More recently, she worked on documentary The True Cost, about the Rana Plaza factory collapse in 2013, where 1,134 workers died in a Bangladeshi garment factory.

Harking back to that powerful message that sustainable fashion is about people, she said: "We must respect these workers as we do our children; our friends. They are no different to us."

She'll be revealing, on 18 September, why she feels so passionately about this subject, as well as curating a special selection of features on the day.

We'll also be talking to designer and eco warrior Zandra Rhodes, who will be opening London Fashion Week, as well as interviewing Tom about his new project, the 30 year t-shirt.

Of course, in true HuffPost style, we won't shy away from some truth-telling.

Most of us buy fast fashion because let's face it, it's cheaper. But truthfully, it isn't actually cheaper because it falls apart much faster, which means you need to replace it more frequently.

So this is the perfect arena to discuss and share brands who are making affordable clothing that may be stylish, functional or both. Because believe us, they are out there.


HuffPost UK Lifestyle is running a special series around Sustainable Fashion for the month of September. Livia Firth is creative director of Eco-Age and founder of The Green Carpet Challenge, and will be guest editing on 18 September. If you'd like to blog or get involved, please email us.

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Bestival's 'Summer of Love' is only one week away, but if you haven't planned your outfits yet - don't panic. We've done all the hard work for you.

This year's theme could mean dressing (and partying) like it's 1967, quite literally all-heart print everything, or both at the same time.

If you don't feel like rocking full on fancy dress, check out our pick of the best high street finds get you in the festival spirit.

The best part? They all offer next-day delivery so there's no chance your new wares won't arrive in time. Yaaaaaas!

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With the MTV VMAs, there's always plenty to talk about after. While Miley Cyrus' spat with Nicki Minaj (all-real apparently) is still making headlines, right now we can't stop planning which beauty looks to steal.

As with any red carpet event, the stars brought their style A-game, and while the outfits may have been a bit hit or miss, the hair and makeup was definitely on point.

Check out our pick of the best looks from the night:

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Kanye West may be taking time out of his upcoming presidential campaign to launch the second season of his fashion line.

'Yeezy Season 1', West's first clothing collaboration with Adidas Originals, hasn't even hit stores yet but it looks like his next offering is ready to be unleashed next week.



Complex reported that a number of cinemas are listing an event titled "Kanye West YEEZY Season 2 Premiere" screening on 10 and 11 September (which coincides with the start of New York Fashion Week).

No official announcement has been made yet, but seeing as the rapper's first collection for Adidas premiered at New York Fashion Week in February and live-streamed to cinemas across the globe, it seems likely he'll do the same for Yeezy Season 2.

But will the clothes be as well received as his Adidas Yeezy shoes? West's first solo fashion line was met with mixed reviews, and we're assuming he'd be keen to avoid a repeat of this...

Kanye make clothes for the people in district 8 of the hunger games pic.twitter.com/oUWKMqbx4F

— Name : Marcel (@celly_92) February 13, 2015

I'm no fashion guru but I feel like Kanye is the 2015 version of "The Emperor's new clothes."

— Nina Parker (@MzGossipGirl) February 12, 2015

Kanye Wear: When you don't wanna ruin your good clothes on your period.

— Thotful Lady (@CheriPhi) February 13, 2015

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Rihanna's bold looks and sold-out MAC collections have earned her a place as one of the world's top beauty influencers, so when news first broke of her own makeup line we weren't entirely surprised (but we were very excited).

Rumours started after more than 20 new trademarks were filed under Rihanna's Roraj Trade LLC earlier this month including Fenty Beauty, Fenty Cosmetics and Fenty Face (Fenty is the singer's surname).

It's commonplace for celebs to register brandnames just in case but, luckily for all our makeup bags, everyone's favourite bad gal has just confirmed her plans for a makeup line... and it could be coming sooner than you think.


Rihanna at the launch of her new perfume RiRi in New York on Monday

In a new interview with Refinery 29, RiRi revealed that the line was something she'd always wanted to do.

"I'm going to make sure it happens," she told the publication. "I'm going to find some time between albums and fragrance to do that. I promise."

But what can we expect from a Rihanna makeup line? Refinery 29 also asked the pop star what fantasy makeup products she'd love to invent:

"There are a lot!" she said. "Lashes that could just put themselves on...lipstick that doesn’t move, but doesn’t dry your lips out, that you don’t need a liner for. I mean, it sounds so unreal."

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Jennifer Lawrence's latest Dior beauty campaign is here, and it's every bit as gorgeous as you'd expect.

The 24-year-old actress stars in the fashion house's new film for Dior Addict lipstick, rocking a glossy fuschia shade as she twirls around in a chair and makes us jealous of our severe lack of couture Dior in our wardrobes.

But unlike J-Law in real life, the actress is mainly seen and not heard in the 20-second clip, "Don't be shy... shine" are the only words we hear her speak (although we can imagine her taking the piss out of herself minutes later).



This is the second time Lawrence has lent her stunning looks to Dior beauty, posing for a photoshoot back in May, but she's been a face of the brand for the past two years - even wearing a Dior Haute Couture baby pink gown for her big Oscars evening in 2013 (and the night of that fall).

According to the Daily Mail, the Hunger Games star has just signed a $15 million contract to continue her partnership with the designer for another three years (yay).

Watch the new ad in full below:

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