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Meet The Influencer Recreating Meghan Markle’s Outfits

And Prince Harry too!

First, there was the Brittish blogger who paid tribute to Kate Middleton’s sartorial choices by recreating her outfits. And now, New York influencer Katie Sturino has taken on Meghan Markle’s most stylish looks, with her own size-12 spin. 

Along with Ryan Dziadul, Sturino recently recreated Markle and Prince Harry’s iconic Commonwealth Day Service outfits.

“Who else is amped for The Royal Wedding?!? Obviously US!” she captioned the post. “We’re #supersizethelook -ing anything that this dashing couple puts on. Yay Beret and how handsome is @extraextrastyle as Prince H?!”

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This certainly isn’t the first time the pair have channelled the royal couple. 

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As part of her #SuperSizetheLook series, Sturino has also taken on Dakota Johnson, Kate Bosworth and Beyonce. 

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Mum Jailed For Selling Teenage Daughter As A Sex Slave More Than 1000 Times In NZ

"I wonder what I did to deserve my Mum"

A New Zealand mother who sold her teenage daughter as a sex slave to men more than 1000 times, beginning on her 15th birthday, is now behind bars.

Kasmeer Lata was sentenced to six years and 11 months in jail in Auckland’s High Court on Wednesday for dealing in slaves and receiving earnings from commercial sexual services from an underage person.

According to the New Zealand Herald, 36-year-old Lata sold her daughter to men for sexual services over a nearly two-year period. The teenager, whose name has been suppressed, was sold up to five times a day around the city.

In November 2016, she managed to flee from her mother’s Papatoetoe home and find assistance from police. She is now 18-years-old.  

“I have to make up lies about four years of my life, and why I live by my own without my parents’ support,” she wrote in a heart-wrenching victim statement read out to the court, news.com.au reports.

“I see men differently now – I think they always want something from me, and that is why they are talking to me.

“I wonder what I did to deserve my Mum. All I wanted was your love as a child, teenager, and your girl.”

The teenager moved with her mother and brothers from Fiji to New Zealand just a year before the abuse began. As illegal immigrants, the girl could not be enrolled in school without alerting authorities. 

Court documents obtained by the Herald show the mother collected an estimated $100,000 and kept half.   

Defence counsel Karl Trotter told the court: “Ms Lata has come to the realisation that she may well be the most despised woman in New Zealand. That will be her burden”.

Lata’s partner, Avneensh Sehgal, pleaded guilty to dealing in underage people for sexual exploitation and receiving earnings from underage sexual exploitation after she was sentenced. He will stand trial next week.

For more support or more information, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. 

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Nicole Warne Shares Her Intense Pre-Wedding Beauty Prep

If you have all the time in the world…

When Australian fashion influencer Nicole Warne of Gary Pepper Girl married Luke Shadbolt in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, last month, it instantly won most beautiful wedding of the year.

Fresh from her honeymoon, Warne has shared her extensive health, fitness and beauty pre-wedding routine with Into The Gloss – and honestly, it puts our bridal bootcamp efforts to shame. 

Warne begins with a caveat: her regimen was “a lot of work”, tedious and expensive. “I don’t have kids just yet and I feel lucky to be self-employed, which made it doable,” she admits.

Read on for a glimpse into life as a bride-to-be with 1.7-million Instagram followers…

1/ Three facial treatments a week

“I wanted my skin as hydrated, plump, even and as glowing as possible, so about a month out, I committed to three treatments a week,” Nicole writes. Her facialist of choice is Sydney-based skin whisperer Melanie Grant, who was also a guest at her wedding.

2/ Sonophoresis

As part of her pre-wedding facial routine, Nicole indulged in a “once-monthly deep cleanse using sonophoresis that meticulously cleans the skin pore by pore and helps soften and liquefy sebum, dirt, and debris.” This targeted congestion on her forehead. Plus…

3/ Microdermabrasion

Once-monthly using “an ultrafine diamond tip” for gentle exfoliation. 

4/ Custom peels

Nicole’s peels alternatied between lactic acid and niacinamide and enzyme formulations, to refine and chemically exfoliate, she tells Into The Gloss.

5/ Vitamin infusions

Applied with ultrasound, Nicole had a cocktail of vitamin C, resveratrol (an antioxidant), niacinamide, ferulic acid, squalene, hyaluronic acid and AHAs.


6/ Light therapy

Guaranteed to give you glow, light therapy sessions are perfect for brides to be. Nicole had a mix of both red and white light “to induce collagen and elastin, calm inflammation and stimulate blood flow to promote radiance, clarity and glow.”


7/ Lash lift

“My eyelashes looked twice as long even before I applied mascara,” Nicole enthuses. She had hers done at Smooth Waxing in Bondi.

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Khloe Kardashian’s Hairstylist Reveals Her Game-Changing Hair Trick

Plus, how to get great hair when you’re short on time

Styling hair for the likes of Khloe & Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Gigi & Bella Hadid and Shay Mitchell (just to name a few) practically makes you beauty royalty. So when marie claire sat down with founder of cult styling brand Ouai and celebrity hairstylist, Jen Atkin; we quizzed her for the best tips and tricks for achieving ‘I woke up like this’ hair when you’re pressed for time and on the go.

“I feel like we’re all very stressed for time. That’s the one thing I really wanted Ouai to stand for – really showing women how to have effortless beauty but also realistic beauty and really embrace their natural hair,” says Atkin.

“I’ve been teaching a lot of girls to skip the hot tools,” she explains. The one tool she can’t go without however is the Dyson Supersonic Diffuser. “It’s a game-changer. So I’ll take my hair and I’ll basically hold it from the end, wet and with product in it. I do like an accordion movement where I pull it back and forth and kind of squeeze it. I then put it into the diffuser and just let it sit there for five to six seconds and then let it out, and it has a wave that you would get from a curling iron, it’s amazing.”

“I like to give women the power to do their own hair,” says Atkin. “I feel like we don’t live a lifestyle where we can go and get our hair blown out twice a week.”

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The 2018 Mad Hatter’s Ball Is Set To Be Bigger Than Ever

Get your tickets now!

This year’s Life Changing Mad Hatter’s Ball, held at The Westin Sydney on June 2, will raise much-needed funds for the SISTER2sister program, an initiative of Life Changing Experiences Foundation.

Hosted by Natalie Bassingthwaighte, the black-tie affair will include performances by La Fiesta Sound System, guest presenters including Jacinta Tynan and Jayne Azzopardi as well as a live auction by Tom Panos – not to mention a delicious three-course meal and luxe goodie bag for every guest!

100% of profits raised at the event will go directly to the delivery of the SISTER2sister program, which offers one-on-one mentoring, life-skills workshops, ongoing counselling and life-changing opportunities to Australia’s most marginalised teenage girls.

Funds raised will have a lasting, positive, impact on ‘at risk’ teenage girls and will in-turn have an immeasurable impact on the greater community as these girls flourish into strong, independent women capable of achieving amazing things.

Click here to purchase your tickets now 

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Women Aren’t Doing Enough To Get Healthy Before Falling Pregnant, Says Study

And it can impact your child's future health

If you’re trying to fall pregnant or thinking about it in the future, it’s time to start looking at your health and lifestyle now, according to new research.

While most of us know to start taking some form of folic acid supplement in the months leading up to trying for a baby, beyond that it’s pretty much business as usual until you get that positive test – and then you ban the booze, smoking, soft cheese, cold meats etc…

However a new study published in The Lancet says woman are waiting until it’s too late to make changes to their diet and it can have a negative impact on their child’s long-term health. 

Not only that, it found that the diet and weight of both the mother and father in the years leading up to conception plays a part. 

Looking at women aged 18 to 42, the study concluded that only 10 per cent of Australian women ate what they should and that “poor nutrition and obesity are rife among women of reproductive age”, reports ABC

The study also found that women who lowered their weight before conception reduced their risk of suffering from complications including pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, pre-term birth and stillbirth. 

“We need to consider the time taken to reach health or lifestyle objectives well before conception,” says Prof Mishra, deputy head of UQ’s School of Public Health and one of the authors on the report. 

“For instance, taking folic acid tablets is a relatively easy step to take, once women have the knowledge and means to do this, whereas reaching a healthy body weight may require a far longer period over months or years.” 

The study found that the father’s weight before conception was also a factor influencing the child’s future health, reports SBS

“A father’s obesity has been shown to be associated with impaired fertility and has been shown to be linked with increased risk of chronic disease in offspring,” adds Prof Mishra.

 “I think that everyone should be encourage to adopt a healthy lifestyle during adolescence – since this is a time when poor health behaviours are adopted. Since not all pregnancies are planned, it is best to adopt a healthy lifestyle as early as possible.” 

Professor Mishra has also called for our public health system to place more of a focus on pre-conception health.

RELATED: Paracetamol Use In Pregnancy Linked To Infertility In Offspring, Says Study

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PSA: Sophie Monk Just Shared The First ‘Love Island’ Trailer

We can't look away!

If you’re worried about how you’ll get your weekly TV fix of shirtless, oiled-up men and plenty of drama after The Bachelor In Paradise ends, don’t fret. 

Love Island is coming to our TV screens very soon, with host Sophie Monk sharing a first look at the new series. 

Love Island is often billed a mash-up between Big Brother and The Bachelor, with a beautiful bunch of single people thrown on an island to see if they’re looking for love—or just money.

As the weeks go by, new single people are added to the mix, with viewers able to vote on who is sent home.

The last couple standing scores the big cash prize—but there’s a catch. One half of the couple is given the option of either splitting the cash prize with their partner, or keeping it all to themselves.  

Check out the trailer below.  

See you on the couch!

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Woman Killed After Engine Explodes On Southwest Airlines Flight

This is devastating

A mother-of-two from New Mexico has been identified as the passenger killed on a Southwest Airlines flight after an engine exploded mid-flight.

43-year-old Wells Fargo bank executive Jennifer Riordan was killed in the horror flight that left seven others injures, CBS reports. 

The twin-engine Boeing 737 from New York’s La Guardia Airport to Dallas—which had 149 people—blew an engine at 32,000 feet and was forced to make an emergency landing at Philadelphia Airport.

Terrified passengers say shrapnel caused a window to blow out; the woman sitting next to the opening was sucked out of the jet but pulled back inside.

It is unclear whether Ms Riordan was the passenger who was pulled back into the plane. 

“You hear the pop and she was sucked out from the waist up,” a passenger told NBC Nightly News.

“There was blood on the windows…her arms were actually out of the airplane and her head was out of the airplane.” 

Ms Riordan had reportedly been married to husband Michael for 20 years and had a young son and a daughter.

She described herself in her Twitter bio as: “@wellsfargo proud Team Member. Wife, mom of two, baseball fan, wine and coffee lover, passionate about my community.”

The horror accident marks the first fatality on a US-registered airline since 2009.

“I just remember holding my husband’s hand, and we just prayed and prayed and prayed,” passenger Amanda Bourman told CBS.

“And the thoughts that were going through my head of course were about my daughters, just wanting to see them again and give them a big hug so they wouldn’t grow up without parents.”

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Nobody Knows This One, Very Cool Fact About Angelina Jolie

If the acting gig falls through…

Angelina Jolie is here to make you look bad: not only is the mother-of-six a committed human rights activist (in addition to her acting and directing), she’s also, as it turns out, a fully licensed pilot.

The world gets an impressive reminder of Jolie’s flying capabilities in the new David Attenborough doco The Queen’s Green Planet. Footage shows Jolie co-piloting a light plane over the Namibian desert (Jolie has recently partnered with the Namibian government to create a nursery that will replace dying trees in the area).

Jolie obtained her private pilot license in 2004, and explained to Vanity Fair in 2010 that it was part of a birthday present for her son Maddox.

“When Maddox was one and a half, we used to go to the airfield, have lunch and watch the planes,” she said. “And it dawned on me: I could fly. So I promised him I would fly by his second birthday.”

Sigh.

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Victoria Beckham Just Designed A Spice Girls T-Shirt

We really, really want

She may not be joining them on tour, but that’s not going to stop Victoria Beckham from wearing her love for the Spice Girls on her sleeve – in fact, she’s just designed a limited edition T-shirt in the group’s honour.

Even better? The limited edition tees have been designed to raise funds for Red Nose Day USA. 

Beckham travelled to Kenya to see Red Nose Day’s work against poverty firsthand: “Girls in these programs are using boxing classes to not only learn self-defense, but also leadership – tapping into their girl power,” she captioned the below Instagram post (click through her gallery to see the tee). 

“I was so inspired by the young women I met there,” she adds. “And it’s not just about being strong in the ring; these girls are future doctors, lawyers, and all around game changers who write their own stories, and will shape the futures of their communities.”

100 per cent of gross proceeds from each $AUD45 shirt sold will go directly to Red Nose Day USA, and don’t you worry – they ship internationally. Shop them here.

Becks is no stranger to a statement-making tee – she has a well-documented love of sending a message to her fans (and critics) care of a well-placed slogan. But this latest project may just be her best yet.

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Meghan Markle Will Reportedly Wear Two Wedding Dresses

We would too if we were her...

With just over a month to go until Meghan Markle will walk down the aisle and marry Prince Harry, speculation is rife over all the details of the big day but none more so than over what the bride will be wearing.

While details of the designer are still very much under wraps (Prince Harry apparently doesn’t know either which makes us feel a little better) designers including Stella McCartney, Erdem, Roland Mouret, Ralph & Russo and most recently Christopher Bailey for iconic British fashion house Burberry have all been thrown around.

But what we do now know is that Meghan will wear two dresses on the big day.

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Royal correspondent Katie Nicholl writes in Vanity Fair that Meghan will wear “an elaborate yet traditional bridal gown for the ceremony and reception, and a glamorous, more sophisticated dress for the evening.” 

A source tells Nicholl, “she will have two dresses, one for the ceremony and another dress for the evening.” 

“The plan is for her to change after the ceremony so that she can party the night away in something glamorous and less restrictive. Meghan can’t wait to surprise everyone, especially Harry. The wedding dress itself will be traditional and elegant.”

As for the actual design, the source adds, “There is talk of some lace and sleeves and Meghan has been working very closely with the designer who has been sworn to secrecy.”

Sister-in-law Kate Middleton also donned two dresses for her big day.

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Bachelor In Paradise Fans Slam Network For ‘Queerbaiting’

"You knew what you were doing."

Network Ten is facing backlash today, following last night’s highly-anticipated Bachelor In Paradise episode.

The episode in question has been featured in most advertising for the series, and hinted heavily at a kiss between bisexual contestants Megan Marx and Elora Murger. In the trailer, Megan literally says in a voice-over: “She’s absolutely gorgeous, she’s definitely my type of girl,” while a clip of her kissing a mystery brunette plays.

But, as it turns out, the kiss was actually between Megan and long-haired Canadian Bachelorette star Thomas Perras.

The network has faced backlash for queerbaiting fans, with many taking to social media to vent their frustration with the advertising tactic.

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One fan even claims to have reached out to Megan, who said the editing was “not cool.”

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What do you think of the show’s queerbaiting tactics? Let us know in the comments on Facebook.

This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia. 

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Bachelor In Paradise: This Is How Lisa Found Out About Luke Cheating

This just keeps getting worse

They were the Bachelor in Paradise success story, together from day one and seemingly able to withstand anything (even the advances of Michael). But after they left Paradise early to pursue their relationship in the real world, Luke McLeod and Lisa Hyde have revealed they’re no longer in a relationship – because Luke cheated on a boy’s night.

RELATED: Bachelor In Paradise’s Luke Finally Comes Clean About Cheating Scandal

Now, more details have emerged about exactly what happened – and how Lisa found out about Luke’s infidelity.

A friend of the former couple, who refused to be named, told The Daily Telegraph that Luke “was out with the lads and hooked up with a 19-year-old girl.”

Then Lisa found out through one of the 19-year-old’s friends.

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“I think she’d obviously bragged about it knowing who I am,” Lisa told Yahoo7 Be, who reports she found out through Instagram.

When Lisa confronted Luke, he came clean. “I think he thought I was going to give him a second chance,” Lisa says. 

Still, Lisa says she doesn’t have any regrets about her time in Paradise. “We’re all human and we do make mistakes, and if I did it again and was naïve and didn’t know the outcome I would choose Luke again,” she told marie claire yesterday.

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Bachelor In Paradise’s Thomas Perras Reveals The Truth About His Kiss With Megan Marx

So it wasn't Elora in those photos

WHO caught up with Canadian Thomas Perras, who admitted despite his short stay on Bachelor In Paradise that he had a connection with Megan Marx, has found some new mates and would love to come to Australia!

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We know you were in Fiji but we heard you were in Australia recently, is there someone here that might want to make you wanna come back?

I’m open to things. My sister lives in Melbourne. 

Did you know any of the contestants before you went in?

Not really I just rolled with it.

So there wasn’t anyone you were excited to meet?

No.

Pictures have surfaced of Megan kissing someone with long hair and it was thought she was locking lips with Elora, but rumour has it you were the one who hooked up with Megan. Can you confirm it was you?

I mean it was a good kiss… It sounds familiar. 

You did kiss Megan at some stage though, right?

That’s correct.

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Any other hookups?

There was one other girl but you may have to wait and see.

Will it surprise us?

I mean Paradise is all about surprises, yeah?

Are there any people you met in the paradise who you would love to continue to be friends with?

I really got along with Sam, Apollo, Australian Jarrod, Grant, even American Jarred – he’s a good guy.

How does your experience compare to the Canadian bachelorette?

It was good, it was more fun and laid back. Easier to get to know people, just an easier setting – we were travelling around quite a bit for the bachelorette, but this time we just stayed n paradise it good to be able to spend that time and get to know people without as much pressure.

Who was the hottest girl in the house?

Megan.

What did you think of the Aussie girls?

Oh I like Aussie girls, they’re beautiful, I think they’re really independent, very direct, kind of know what they like and what they want. And they’ll tell you, which is what I like… I don’t like a lot go guessing games. Overall very kind, very sweet, very hospitable. Very genuine. 

Did you fall in love on Bachelor In Paradise?

No. I was open to a possibility of falling in love or a long-term relationship.

What’s next for you?

I’m back home working, building a three story condo. I’ll start travelling again, maybe head to Athens, make my way to Istanbul then Mexico City and I’ll come back to Australia.

Do you regret anything?

No, I would say no. I wish I had more time, maybe.

This article originally appeared on WHO.

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The Winner Of The Inaugural Carla Zampatti Foundation Design Award Has Been Announced

And the winner is…

Congratulations to UTS Fashion and Textiles graduate Sarah Lim, who has just been named the winner of the inaugural Carla Zampatti Foundation Design Award.

Lim will receive $25,000 as part of the award, which she plans to put towards post-graduate study at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York. She has also won the opportunity to intern at Carla Zampatti before she leaves to pursue her studies, plus the chance to create a capsule collection for Carla at the completion of the course.

“I’m so grateful to Carla Zampatti for both the award and the valuable feedback she has given me throughout the selection process,” Lim said today.

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Winner Sarah Lim with one of her designs. (Credit: Anna Zhu)

Zampatti says she hopes the award “will not only inspire and equip talented students for success but will also enrich the Australian fashion industry”.

“There have been others who supported my passion to create a fashion brand and given sage advice at pivotal times,” she says. “I’ve always believed in ‘paying it forward’ and nurturing and encouraging new talent.”

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Lim’s aesthetic is defined by soft tailoring, mixed drapery and knitwear.

The two award finalists, Jessica Guzman and Lily Xu, have also been selected into the masters program at Parsons School of Design.

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The Reason Khloe Kardashian Gave Her Daughter Tristan Thompson’s Surname

'Khloé still very much loves Tristan'

Khloe Kardashian welcomed her baby girl last week with boyfriend Tristan Thompson, but it was only yesterday that we found out the little one’s name.

Khloe named her daughter True Thompson, giving the little one her father’s surname, despite rumours that the NBA star cheated on her while pregnant with their baby.

Despite the allegations, Khloe allowed Tristan to be present in the delivery room at birth, with sources saying she is keen to put the drama behind them and focus on their family. 

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“She’s basically already forgiven him,” a family source told PEOPLE. “Khloé is feeling nothing but happiness right now. She is head over heels in love with her little girl—she is just consumed with love. Absolutely nothing else matters.” 

The Instagram post she made announcing the news, her first since the cheating scandal broke, was also a telling sign of her intention to move forward with Thompson, putting on a united front to announce their daughter’s name.

“Our little girl, True Thompson, has completely stolen our hearts and we are overwhelmed with LOVE. Such a blessing to welcome this angel into the family! Mommy and Daddy loooooove you True!”

RELATED: Khloe Kardashian Already Has Sole Custody Over Her Daughter

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Married At First Sight’s Zoe Hendrix and Alex Garner announce their separation

The two released an official statement

 

One of Married At First Sight’s biggest success stories, Zoe Hendrix and Alex Garner have announced that they are separating, three years after the couple met on the Channel 9 dating show.

Taking to Instagram, Zoe confirmed the sad news and revealed that at this stage their daughter, Harper Rose is their main priority.

“It is with sadness that Alex and I would like to state that we will be separating for now.

“We are determined to ensure our beautiful daughter Harper Rose continues to receive the unconditional love and nurturing she deserves from the both of us.

“Thank you to all our followers and friends who have supported us through the highs and lows throughout the years.”

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She simply captioned the emotional post with a broken-heart emoji and tagged her Alex.

The couple took part in the MAFS social experiment 2015 and welcomed their daughter in November the following year.

This article originally appeared on WHO

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Bella Hadid Responds To Claims She And The Weeknd Are Back Together

Well that was unexpected…

Tongues were wagging over the weekend after reports surfaced that former flames Bella Hadid and The Weeknd had been spotted “kissing all night” at a Coachella after party.

Rumours quickly went into overdrive that the pair, who split back in 2016, might be getting back together.

Sadly however Bella, 21, has set the record straight, simply declaring, “it wasn’t me”.

The model commented on an E! News Instagram post which had a photo of the pair and was captioned, “The Weeknd and Bella Hadid were spotted ‘kissing all night’ at a #Coachella after party and it’s safe to say we didn’t feel it coming.”

The pair broke up in November 2016 and The Weeknd went on to date Selena Gomez until October 2017 when they split.

Speaking of the split, Bella said it was her first public break up and it was hard.

“As an outsider, you might think I handled it so well, but it’s always in your heart, and you always feel it very heavily,” she told Teen Vogue. “It’ll be hard for a while. Love hurts, but you pull through.”

“I’ll always respect him, and I’ll always love him. Sometimes you want to be sad about it or handle it differently, but at the end of the day, you never want to burn a bridge that you’ve fought so hard to build.”

So this just leaves us with one question… who was The Weeknd kissing if it wasn’t Bella?

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Rihanna Looked Completely Unrecognisable at Coachella

You probably wouldn't have noticed it was her.

Rihanna rolled up to final night of the first weekend of Coachella Beychella, to watch Cardi B —but you probably didn’t recognize her. RiRi was decked out in head-to-toe Gucci, complete with a balaclava.

She posted the entire lewk on Instagram with the caption: “when u finna run outta hangers.”

 

And then a close up on the black, white, and tan mask.

RiRi was really dedicated to wearing the balaclava the entire night, as it appears she had her bejeweled earrings sewn onto the mask. Her entire look is straight from Gucci’s Fall 2018 show, where heads were rolling (literally) down the runway. 

Whether she was trying to be discreet, or make a huge fashion statement is unclear, but she definitely caught people’s attention.

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Prince George And Princess Charlotte Will Be In The Royal Wedding

And this is what they will be wearing

As May 19 is very quickly approaching us, we are starting to hear more and more of the exciting details that will played out on the big day.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, being held at Windsor Castle, is drawing nearer and nearer and the news we have long been waiting for has officially been confirmed. The tiny royals, Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be in the royal wedding!

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Luckily, the two siblings (soon to be three) have prior experience from their aunt, Pippa Middleton’s wedding to James Matthews. As ABC reports, Prince George, aged 4 is expected to serve as page boy, while Princess Charlotte, aged 2 will serve as a bridesmaid, or flower girl and it will be no surprise to us if they are immaculately dressed up.

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It has been noted by Marlene Koeing, a British and European royalty expert that Charlotte will be wearing a similar dress as she wore to Pippa’s, to Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May. It is expected that the little Princess will be in an all-white dress and Prince George will waive the blouse and silk knickerbockers, courtesy of a “military theme”.

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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 2 Is Just As Brilliant—And Brutal—As We Expected

Trust us, we've seen the first two episodes. Warning: contains some spoilers.

The first five minutes of the harrowing new season of The Handmaid’s Tale will have you asking exactly the same question as June Osbourne: “Our Father who art in Heaven: Seriously? What the actual f–k?”

We aren’t as cruel as Aunt Lydia, so we won’t torture you with any major spoilers that aren’t teased in the trailers. But what we can tell you is that the first two episodes of season two are just as dark and challenging as expected—and definitely worth the wait.

The finale of the dystopian drama saw pregnant June, previously known as Offred, refusing to stone her fellow handmaid Janine to death. She was whisked away by two armed officers in a van, but told by Nick to trust them. Was she heading into the darkness? Or into the light?

In the second season, we find out.

In the first few minutes, June and her fellow dissenting handmaids are herded into an abandoned baseball stadium by armed guards and their vicious dogs. The women are muzzled and led to the gallows, with their life left in Aunt Lydia’s hands. Elisabeth Moss, who scored an Emmy and Golden Globe for her brilliant performance, is devastating in this moment, her terrified face filmed in constant close-up. 

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The Handmaid’s Tale season 2 (Credit: Supplied)

You could argue scenes like this are on the verge of becoming torture porn; the series has a seemingly endless list of ways that men—and Aunt Lydia— subject women to violence and misery. (We promise you’ll never look at a kitchen stove the same way.)


But while The Handmaid’s Tale drags its female characters through hell in season two, these brutal moments ring true within the oppressive, totalitarian Gilead. And June, of course, remains a furious mouthpiece for resistance. In short, she’s our feminist hero.

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Alexis Bledel in The Handmaid’s Tale season 2 (Credit: Suppliled)

The devastatingly good Alexis Bledel also returns this season as Emily, a college professor separated from her wife and young son. Through Emily’s eyes we learn about life in the colonies, the radioactive wasteland where handmaids and other prisoners are sent as punishment. Who knew there was an even worse fate than becoming a handmaid? 

In the colonies, prisoners are forced to shovel toxic waste, day in, day out, only stopping to pray to the god that has long abandoned them. There, we also meet the excellent Marisa Tomei—one of many new guest stars this season.

Through flashbacks, we see how the rights of women were slowly stripped away in America before Gilead. One day, contraception was made more difficult to access (sound familiar?). The next, a woman’s ability to function as a mother while also working was questioned. Needless to say, these flashbacks hit very close to home in 2018.

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The colonies in The Handmaid’s Tale (Credit: Supplied)

In summary, you will need both a hug and a huge glass of wine after The Handmaid’s Tale premieres on SBS. And you’ll be left with even more questions than when you started watching. 

Elisabeth Moss herself best sums up what to expect. “There is literally no way that anyone can guess what happens. You can try, but you won’t do it. It’s incredible,” she told EW

“We’re really looking to blow people away, and we have every intention to break [the story] open and go even further in all directions. We have no intention of doing anything else than being even more balls to the wall than we were in season 1.”

Praise be! 

Episodes 1 & 2 of The Handmaid’s Tale will air in a double episode premiere on SBS and SBS On Demand at 8.30pm on April 26. 

RELATED‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Has A Major New Cast Member

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Shop Witchery’s Limited Edition White Shirts To Raise Funds For Ovarian Cancer Research

We're tempted to buy them all

Since Witchery launched its White Shirt campaign a decade ago, more than $10-million has been raised for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF). It’s an impressive number that we all hope will keep on climbing, and given how gorgeous the new White Shirt capsule collection is, this year could easily be the campaign’s most successful yet.

How can you help? Simply buy a Witchery white shirt and 100 per cent of gross proceeds will be donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) on your behalf. There are 10 designs to choose from, ranging from a crisp white cotton shirt to a romantic lace top with bell sleeves.

Here’s a sneak peek: 

Even more significantly, 2018 marks 10 years since the White Shirt campaign first launched. To mark the milestone, marie claire photographed 10 amazing Australian women showing their support for the cause by wearing one of the 10 white shirts. You can find the full shoot in the May issue of marie claire, and shop the Witchery collection here.

Witchery has also photographed ovarian cancer survivors wearing the limited edition designs, such as Letitia Linke (pictured below), who was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 34. Read her inspiring story here.

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Blake Lively Has A Secret Second Job And We Are Beyond Impressed

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Not only is Blake Lively a mega-successful actress, married to Ryan Reynolds and mother to two gorgeous kids, she also harbours a secret talent: interior design.

Lively revealed her secret side business – she designs her friends’ homes for free – on Instagram this week.

She captioned the below post, “Out of all the bad decisions I’ve made, this may be the most fun.”

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The photo shares exactly how busy she has been, with sketches, stencils, fabrics and prints of furniture and interior designs.

Blake shares that some of the fabric samples may or may not have been her daughter’s old clothes – genius.

In the meantime, Blake’s husband of six years Ryan Reynolds has been keeping the jokes rolling on his popular Twitter account. He walked the red carpet with Blake and his mother, and had to shut down the dreadful split rumours one more time – in his trademark comedic fashion:

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Are these two multi-talented or what?

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Your Complete Guide To All The Kardashian/Jenner Baby Names And Their Meanings

Looking for a unique baby name?
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Today Khloe Kardashian introduced us to the newest member of the Kardashian family, revealing the name she has bestowed upon her daughter, True Thompson.

While Khloe didn’t stick with the K tradition, she did however stick with alliteration for the first and last name. 

Many fans on social media were quick to point out the irony following the cheating allegations that surfaced just days before the bub was born but Kris Jenner was there to give us the 4-11. 

Mum-ager (is she now also grandmum-ager?) took to Twitter to reveal that the name True is actually also a family one.

“FUN FACT… my Grandfather’s name on my Dad’s side was True Otis Houghton….my real Dad’s name was Robert True Houghton,” she wrote. 

While Kris opted to give all her daughters names starting with the same letter; Kourtney, Kimberley, Khloe, Kendall and Kylie (brother Robert was named after their father, Robert Kardashian), none of the kids have followed suit. Another fun fact for you though: Kris’ birth name is Kristen Mary Houghton and her sister is Karen, so we actually have Kris’ parents to thank for that. 

The next generation of Kardashians however have all decided to ditch the letter K and make their own unique mark when it comes to their little ones. Unique being the operative word.

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Kourtney was the first sister to join the mum club way back in 2009 when she welcomed a son with partner Scott Disick, and while everyone expected them to name the baby using the letter ‘K’, the pair went off script and named him Mason. 

“Right before he was born, I told my aunt we were thinking about going with that for a name. She told me that Mason means the same thing in English that Kardashian means in Armenian—stone worker,” Kourtney told MTV. “Another aunt told me my great uncle used to use the name Mason when he made dinner reservations, because Kardashian was too long.”

The couple then welcomed daughter Penelope in 2012, and reportedly just liked the name.

In 2014 they welcomed their third child, Reign in 2014, with the name one that had been on Kourtney’s list for each baby.

In 2012 Kim joined sister Kourtney in the mum club by giving birth to daughter North with Kanye West. 

Rumours circled during her pregnancy that the pair were planning to call their baby North, and Kim told Vanity Fair after Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour both said they liked it, the couple decided to go for it. 

“A little while later Anna Wintour came over and asked the same thing. She told us ‘North is a genius name.’ Kanye and I looked at one another and just laughed. I guess at that point it sort of stuck.”

When Kim was pregnant with baby number 2 in 2015, the couple reportedly referred to the baby as “Saint” because she had such a difficult pregnancy. “He was a blessing,” a source told E! 

This year Kim and Kanye welcomed baby number three via surrogate, another girl who they called Chicago and while they are yet to confirm any specific meaning behind the choice, many fans have speculated it’s because Kanye grew up in South Side Chicago.

In 2016 brother Rob Kardashian welcomed his first daughter with then girlfriend Blac Chyna, the couple reportedly decided on the name Dream very early on. “Rob and Chyna had the name Dream for a long time,” a source told People. “They named her Dream because they’ve always said she’s a dream come true.”

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After months of speculation, youngest sister Kylie surprised everyone earlier this year when she announced the arrival of a baby girl named Stormi with boyfriend Travis Scott. Kylie is yet to give us an official meaning behind the unusual choice.

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It seems the famous family are on to something, with NameBerry predicting unique names to be on the rise in 2018.

RELATED: Khloe Kardashian Already Has Sole Custody Over Her Daughter

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Bachelor In Paradise’s Michael Weighs In On Lisa And Luke’s Shock Split

And spills on the hilarious Bachie group chat

Last night’s episode of Bachelor In Paradise saw three people call it quits (is that a record?), including former professional soccer player Michael Turnbull. Michael had his heart set on Lisa Hyde, who, in turn, had eyes only for contestant Luke McLeod. But just one day after the dramatic episode aired, Australia learnt the popular pair had called it quits after Luke was caught cheating. 

So, this all begs the question: Does Michael think Lisa picked the wrong man?

“Totally! I could have saved her all the drama,” the 37-year-old tells marie claire. “Hindsight it is a wonderful thing. Lisa obviously felt the connection with Luke and she had to follow her heart and I support that, but it is just a shame how it turned out and I hope Lisa is okay.”

After his surprising exit, we chatted with Michael about heartbreak, regrets and the possibility of becoming the next Bachelor. 

When did you make up your mind about leaving Bachelor in Paradise?

I made it up literally 10 minutes before I walked out. So, I had my chat with Lisa and she delivered the bad news and I was like, “Yep, I fully respect that and you and Luke—I wish you all the best”. At that point, I was like, “It is time for me to leave”. I was getting exhausted and they didn’t show it but I actually gathered everyone together and had a  chat to the group. We had a bit of a cry and hug and I left on really good terms with everyone, jumped in the car and drove off into the sunset.

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Up until that point, had Lisa given you any hints that she was keen to pursue something with you?

We had a chat before the rose ceremony—before I decided to give my rose to Lisa—and she said a couple of things that made me think there was sort of an opportunity. She said, “You do what you need to do, follow your heart and you know I think the world,” and I guess once I gave her the rose she reassessed.

I think the world of both those guys and I am sad to hear that it didn’t work out with them this morning, that’s a bit of a shame, but I don’t regret it. I did what I had to do and it just didn’t work out.

Do you still keep in touch with Lisa?

Yeah I do, I speak to her regularly and we are still really good friends. But is there any romantic potential there? I think we definitely are in each other’s friend’s basket and I am happy with that because we get along so well and I am happy to be friends with her. But we definitely do talk and communicate a fair bit. 

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Did you think about waiting a little bit longer in paradise for the right woman to come along for you?

The thought did cross my mind and to be honest I was hoping a girl from the American series came in, like the American guys did. I was thinking, if I stuck it out one more day, would someone from the American series walk in? But you know what? I could have waited around there for another week and still no one walked in.

There was a lot of drama in paradise, did the fighting wear down on you?

Yeah, for me at times it felt like I was at high school. There were catfights at lunchtime at the canteen and I was like, “Yeah this is not what I’m really looking for”. I get that there is drama, but for me I was one of the oldest guys in there, in paradise, and if I have an issue I will chat about it, not just storm off and fight. It got to me and that was one of the reasons why I did leave because I don’t like to stay in this environment, it’s just not me.

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We’ve heard about there being a group chat with all the Bachelor In Paradise contestants. Can you tell me about that?

I can confirm there is a group chat, and it does get pretty hectic at times. It is a good way to stay in touch and obviously there is always drama and differences of opinion, and there has been even in the group chats. So, without going into too much detail, there is a whole bunch of drama that is going on behind the scenes and I think you start to see more as to why that is in the upcoming episodes. It does get pretty heated.

Are you guys watching episodes and debriefing in the group chat?

Totally. Saying, “I didn’t know you did that,” or, “How could you say this?” It’s pretty funny. Now that I am out, I get to watch it because I don’t know what happens from here on in. I am just watching it with the rest of Australia to see.

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If you were approached to be the next Bachelor, after Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins, would you be interested?

We have certainly had some discussions about that and it is one of those things I would have to sort of think about. But I figure they do owe me a girlfriend, maybe I’ll just go crash the Honey Badger and be an intruder Bachelor next season and see if I can steal one of his girls!

And lastly, are you still single?

Yes, I am. I am taking some time out to sort of dusting off from the show and see what sort of plays out. There have been some conversations but we will see what happens in the future.

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Prince Harry Just Said The Sweetest Things About Meghan Markle

In an official speech, no less

Could Prince Harry possibly be more perfect? If this latest official speech is any indication, yes – he absolutely can.

Last week, The Queen appointed Prince Harry the President of The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, her new youth charity that aims to give young people across the Commonwealth a voice to speak about education, sport, health and the environment.

Prince Harry opened the session of the Youth Forum and in his speech, thanked his gorgeous fiancé Meghan, hinting that she might be involved in the future. That distant sound you hear? Only the audience swooning.

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“In my new role, I will work to support The Queen, my father The Prince of Wales, and my brother William, all of whom know that young people are the answer to the challenges of today,” he said.

“I am also incredibly grateful that the woman I am about to marry, Meghan, will be joining me in this work, of which she too is hugely excited to take part in.”

This hint by Harry could be their very first job together as a royal couple and could mean huge news for how they are represented internationally- and what they can do for global issues.

The heartfelt speech was opened with a tribute to his grandmother, describing her as “the ultimate source of guidance on all things Commonwealth”. 

“Her Majesty’s commitment has meant that The Commonwealth is a thriving family of nations, a common link between nearly two and a half billion people, and a defender of democracy, justice, and peace,” Prince Harry said.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry on May 19 and visit Sydney later this year for the Invictus Games.

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The Parents Of Terminally Ill Toddler Alfie Evans Lose Latest Legal Battle

They were fighting to take their son to Italy for treatment

The parents of Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old boy who suffers chronic seizures as a result of a mystery degenerative brain disease, have lost another legal battle: this time, the chance to send their son to Rome to receive treatment.

The court ruled against their case in London yesterday, the BBC reports, and rejected a request for it to go back to the Supreme Court.

Medical specialists at Alder Hey children’s hospital, where Alfie is being kept on life support, have already deemed further treatment futile and recommended that life support should be turned off, 9 News reports.

However, Alfie’s parents are determined to keep fighting. “We are never going to back down. We will keep fighting all the way. We will never give up on you, Alfie,” father Tom Evans, 21, said after the ruling.

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Alfie’s father Tom Evans speaks outside Alder Hey hospital. (Credit: Getty)

But Lord Justice Hayden said flying the little boy to Rome would be wrong and pointless, the BBC reports.

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Marie Claire Test-Drives The Lexus RX L 7-Seater

Warning: It’s so good, you’ll never want to get off the road

Video: Gab Scanu

If the thought of a 7-seater car instantly conjures up images of soccer mums, you haven’t met the Lexus RX L.

It’s a people-mover, yes, but not as you know it. Rather than being clunky and overwhelming, it has a rather elegant air about it. From its refined interiors (think stylish wood accents) to its intuitive design, this is a car you’ll want to show off (and trust me, drivers and pedestrians alike will make way for you). 

You’d expect a car of this size to be LOUD, but the hybrid motor is so whisper-quiet you’ll wonder if you even turned it on. Instead, it gently purrs in the background, allowing you to crank the volume from its 12 (yep, count ‘em) speakers instead. But make no mistake: with its powerful engine, this car positively glides up hills, leaving you waving at your fellow motorists as you shroud them in a cloud of dust.

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The Lexus RX L 7-Seater (Credit: Photo: Matt Barber)

Good looks and power aside, the real draw of the Lexus RX L 7-seater lies in its intuitive nature. Too lazy to get your keys out to open the doors? All you have to do it sidle up and it recognises that you’re within range, giving new meaning to the term “doors opening”. Likewise with the seat adjustment options. Once you’ve stopped the car and taken off your seat belt, your seat reclines, as does the steering wheel. The intention? To make it easier for you to get out of the car. Yes, you’ll wonder how you drove anything else. 

It’s not only the driver that benefits from this intuition however: the car has been cleverly equipped with different climate control areas, ensuring those in the second and third row of seats remain cool (or warm, depending on their preference) at all times. Say sayonara to any past arguments you may have had with your partner about temperature control!

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With more tech and safety features than you can poke a stick at (think multiple cameras, intuitive cruise control, 10 air bags, steering assist and blind spot monitor) this may be the SUV to end all SUVs – so if you’re in the market for a 7-seater that doesn’t look (or act!) like a small bus, this is a winner.

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Bachelor In Paradise’s Lisa Hyde Opens Up About Her Split With Luke

'I would choose Luke again'

They were the Bachelor In Paradise golden couple, finding a connection from day 1, Luke and Lisa seemed like they were likely to go the distance.

And last night viewers watched as they decided to leave their island idyll and see if they could make their relationship work in the real world.

But before the episode had even finished, it was revealed the couple had split, and it became evident that something had shady had gone down.

Speaking to marie claire this morning, Lisa has opened up about their relationship, dating in a pressure-filled environment and the public backlash that comes with reality tv.

How are you feeling this morning after watching last nights episode? 

I’m good, it was a little while ago so I’ve had time to get over everything and I’ve got a lot of supportive friends and family.

There’s obviously a lot in the news this morning about your break up with Luke, is there anything you want to clear up/add?

It’s out there, we both don’t want to go into too much detail, as much as we dated in public and we did it on a TV show we are private people and we do both respect each other.

Are you guys in touch?

We have spoken since the show but not over the last week, But we’re on the same page and both just going back to our normal lives and trying to move on. 

Are you both completely done, there’s no chance of a reconciliation?

Once the trust is broken it’s really hard to come back from that.

Luke has spoken out this morning, saying and that it’s not a regular relationship situation and that the pressure of trying to hide everything was quite difficult, did you struggle with that?

I feel like that’s a cop out. Other people that did it as well are still coping, it’s not a hard thing to do. You just leave the show and go back into your lives, and we spent nearly every day together, so to say that it was hard is not true. You obviously have to be respectful of the show and not go out in public, but we broke up before the show even started so no one even knew we were together so it wasn’t anything to be worried about. 

Do you think Luke was on the show for the right reasons?

I hope so, because I certainly was. I gave up a lot to be there and I spent time away from my work and my life and I honestly hope that everyone goes in there for the right reasons.

What has the public response been like?

I’ve had a lot of support, and mainly from women which is good! Women supporting women, saying let’s stand up for each other and not let these guys do it to us. So its been really nice, I’ve had a lot of lovely messages. But in saying that as well Luke and I are very civil and it’s not like I want anyone to go and shame him, these things get out of control and it gets blown up and a lot of people go to social media to bully people and if I can forgive and forget then that’s what I want to pass on. Obviously there was something there and it didn’t work out, and I respect that people are giving me the support but I don’t encourage anyone to be nasty in any way towards him.

Do you have regrets about how you spent your time in there? Do you wish you’d explored your options more, with Michael or anyone else perhaps?

No I don’t have any regrets, we’re all human and we do make mistakes, and if I did it again and was naïve and didn’t know the outcome I would choose Luke again. 

Are you still in touch with anyone else from the show?

I speak to everyone, and everyone has been really supportive. But that’s for me and Luke, its not a bitter thing between anyone, what happened happened and I think we’re all just giving each other support. And that’s for everything that’s going on, we put ourselves out there and we get a lot of backlash and a lot of negative nasty comments through social media, so were all just sticking up for each other.

Which – if any – couples do you think will go the distance?

Yes, and this is what I’m excited for – my friends! There are some really genuine couples in there and I cant wait to share it, it’s really exciting! There was love that’s come out of the show.

Would you do a reality/dating show again?

I don’t think so, I think I need to find someone the old fashioned way, someone more authentic.

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Sydney’s Unsafe Areas For Women Called Out In Ground-Breaking New Map

"We want to send a message that actually, this is not okay"
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A staggering 90 per cent of Sydney women feel unsafe at night, new research has found, and now a new online map lets you pinpoint exactly where the danger spots are.

Unveiled today by Plan International Australia in collaboration with CrowdSpot and Monash University, the map, called Free To Be, will be used to generate a clear picture of the reality of living in Sydney for women aged 18-25.

“There’s an assumption that Australian cities are safe and welcoming for girls and women,” Plan International Australia CEO Susanne Legena says. “When you have 90% of young women in Sydney telling us the city is unsafe for them at night and many of those opting out of going out altogether, it is clear this is certainly not the case.”

Plan International’s research also found that overwhelmingly, women feel unsafe on Sydney’s public transport at night (92 per cent), with half reporting personal experience of harassment on Sydney streets (49 per cent).

The Sydney map follows the Melbourne version, which launched in 2016.

“What surprised us about the Melbourne map was the scale and severity of incidents described by young women and just how common those were, whether it’s stalking, intimidation, being cat-called and even serious assaults,” Ms Legena says. “We expect we’ll see a similar result in Sydney.”

“We want to bring the issue into the light and send a message that, actually, it’s not okay, it should never be just tolerated as a part of the normal day to day female experience, and something has to be done to shift the culture that allows this behavior to thrive.”

The Sydney Free to Be map will remain open for entries until May 28, after which its data will be anaylsed by researchers from Monash University’s XYZ lab to provide insight into the safest and unsafest areas of Sydney.

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Men Accused Of Rape And Murder Of 8-Year-Old Girl In India Plead Not Guilty

Protests have broken out across the country

Eight men accused of the gang rape, torture and murder of an eight-year-old girl in India have pleaded not guilty in court.

In January, the little girl went missing while she was grazing her family’s ponies in Kashmir. Her battered body then found on January 17 in the forest near Kathua city.

As the BBC reports, police say the girl had been sedated at a Hindu temple and was repeatedly raped and then bludgeoned and strangled to death.  

Autorities allege that the kidnapping of the girl, who belonged to a Musim nomadic tribe, was planned for more than a month by the eight Hindu men. 

The charge sheet alleges that the rape and killing was intended to drive the nomads out of the out of Kathua district in Jammu, a predpminantly Hindu region within the Muslim majority state, The Guardian notes.

A retired government official, four police officers and a minor are included in the group of eight accused men. 

Lawyer for the accused, Ankur Sharma, says the men who have pleaded not guilty are prepared to take a lie detector test.

Hindu right-wing groups have since erupted in protest following the men’s arrest. Two ministers from India’s ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) even showed their support for the men at rallies.

Thousands of people also took to the streets across India to protest violence against women in response to the eight-year-old girl’s death, as well as the reported rape and murder of another girl in northern India. 

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The case has been adjourned until April 28.

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Khloé Kardashian’s Choice Of Baby Name Is Dividing Opinion

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It was announced last week that Khloe Kardashian had given birth to her first baby with Tristan Thompson, welcoming a baby girl.

Despite giving birth last week however, the 33-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star kept the baby name under wraps until today, announcing to the world via social media that she has called her newborn, ‘True’.

‘Our little girl, True Thompson, has completely stolen our hearts and we are so overwhelmed with LOVE’, Khloé captioned a photo of some pink baby presents and balloons. ‘Such a blessing to welcome this angel into the family! Mommy and Daddy loooooove you True!’

The internet however wasn’t impressed with the name choice, with some taking issue with the name ‘True’ and others taking issue with the fact that she had given her baby Tristan’s surname – considering the cheating allegations.

While welcoming a baby is a happy life milestone, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson have found themselves at the centre of some nasty ‘cheating’ speculation this week, with video footage appearing to show the NBA player getting pretty close to a number of different women.

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Did Khloe Kardashian really just name her child True Thompson?’ posted one Twitter user @gabbieclough. ‘Idk if I’m more disappointed in the first or last name.’

‘Khloe Kardashian has named her baby True Thompson. I prefer Karma tbh,’ tweeted Rosina Dosani.

Tristan as well the Kardashian family is said to have been present at the birth, which took place at a hospital outside Cleveland.

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This article originally appeared on Marie Claire UK.

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Pregnant Eva Longoria Is Glowing In Naked Dress

Shows off her gorgeous baby bump

Eva Longoria was surrounded by A-list besties including Victoria Beckham, Reese Witherspoon and Ricky Martin as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

“What a dream come true today! Receiving my star on the Walk of Fame is an honor I can’t even believe I’m going to experience!” she wrote on Instagram. “Can’t wait to join all the legends and even more so, can’t wait for all of y’all to go and visit it!”

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Eva, 43, who is currently pregnant with her first child, showed off her gorgeous baby bump in a daring sheer black lace gown.

“It’s just been a surreal journey,” she said through tears during her speech, adding, “I feel like I’m still a little girl from Corpus Christi, Texas, who had a really big dream and big hair. As a woman and as a Latina, I represent a lot of communities and I want to tell all those communities that this isn’t my star, this is our star.”

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Pal Victoria Beckham was there by her side for the ceremony, and took to Instagram to congratulate her.

“We are so proud of @evalongoria receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame x kisses from us all xxx”

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Bachelor In Paradise’s Luke McLeod Finally Comes Clean About Lisa

"I stuffed up, there was someone else involved and I'm sorry"

They were the Bachelor in Paradise success story, together from day one and seemingly able to withstand anything (even the advances of Michael). But after they left Paradise early to pursue their relationship in the real world, Luke McLeod and Lisa Hyde have revealed they’re no longer in a relationship – because Luke cheated on a boy’s night.

Lisa was the first to publicly acknowledge the split, telling news.com.au that “trust is broken” and calling for Luke “to be a man and own up to what he did.”

Now, he has. Speaking to marie claire this morning, Luke comes clean about the cheating incident that ruined his relationship, and where he stands with Lisa – and Michael – now. 

It looked like you needed some convincing to leave Paradise – why was that?

It was a difficult decision because at the time we’d just got over the beat-up of the Michael situation and I was keen to spend some quality time with Lisa to get to know her on a deeper level, without any of the complexities of real life. So yeah, I did struggle with that at first. But after thinking about it, I thought it was the right decision to give it a go, because I think she is an incredible woman.

How long did the relationship last?

Filming finished in early December, keep in mind that the filming was only for three weeks; it seems like a longer time, but you’re really still getting to know someone. Then things kind of broke down in January. So we were probably trying to work things out for a few weeks before that.

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Can you tell us what happened?

It’s difficult to talk about because I respect her a lot, but there was a breaking of trust and I apologise and I’m sorry for that, it’s hard because our relationship is so public, but there’s things you try to work out just with each other. All I can say is I stuffed up, there was someone else involved and I’m sorry. I’m just trying to take responsibility and move forward.

Do you wish you were still together?

What’s meant to be is meant to be. I care a lot for her, but it was tough. I think right now we need to give each other space and time. I hope when things settle down a bit we can reconnect at some level, but right now it’s just important that I give her the space that she deserves and needs.

What are your thoughts towards Michael?

After Michael gave his rose to Lisa, I was taken aback, but I don’t have any hard feelings towards him. I can try to understand where he’s coming from and from Lisa’s point of view as well. I wouldn’t say we’re mates, but if I saw him we’d be civil.

Who do you think are the most genuinely in love couples on the show?

Sam and Tara. Seeing it there, it just worked. It was really quite beautiful to watch them happen, to be honest with you. They just suit each other so well and it just seemed easy for them.

Are you seeing someone else?

No. Right now I’m just trying to get through this, focus on work and I’ve got good people around me to get me through this and move forward.

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Kayla Itsines Announces Engagement To Tobi Peace Showing-Off Her Enormous Diamond

See her stunning engagement ring

Australian fitness guru Kayla Itsines, took to Instagram to share her exciting engagement news. The Adelaide-born influencer and long-time boyfriend Tobi Pearce, are getting married after more than five years together. 

“We have lived together for over four years, we have two beautiful dogs, an amazing business….” Kayla told her 9.4 million followers on Instagram, sharing a collage of their time together. 

Of the special moment, the 26-year-old revealed; “Tobi got down on one knee last week and asked me to marry him…. in front of my family!

“I obviously said YES to spending the rest of my life with my very best friend.

Congratulations to the lucky couple! 

RELATED: You’ll Never Believe How Much ‘BBG’ Founder Kayla Itsines Is Worth

RELATED: Kayla Itsines Shows Off Her Stretch Marks In Viral Selfie

This article originally appeared on InStyle 

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Bachelor In Paradise: Luke And Lisa Split Following Shock Exit

All is not well in paradise

They were the couple we were all rooting for. They seemed in it for the right reasons and like they might actually go the distance. But sadly we’ve now learnt Luke McLeod and Lisa Hyde have already split.

On last night’s Bachelor In Paradise we saw the couple grapple with the decision of whether to stay or go, but they ended up leaving to see if they could make it work in the real world.

And it sounds like they did, for a while. But Lisa has now spoken out saying the pair split back in January and not under the best circumstances. 

“Since the show, we did date for a few months but we have recently broken up for a certain reason,” she told News Corp. “If a trust is broken within a relationship it’s really hard to go back from that. I want him to be a man and own up to what he did.”

Hyde says things seemed to be going well, they met each others families but it all came to an abrupt holt.

“I thought we were going well … unfortunately that’s not the case,” she added, but wouldn’t go into further detail. 

McLeod later confirmed the split, saying pressure of the situation and the need to keep their relationship a secret around was “difficult” to deal with.

“We had a lot of pressure on ourselves. It’s this weird situation … [We] can’t be in a normal relationship. Because you have to be in this secretive relationship — if people see you together and you’re out then that’s the show gone. It was a tough space and difficult to deal with.

“There’s two sides to the story and all that. I’m disappointed it didn’t work out. I genuinely want all the best [for her].” 

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Khloe Kardashian Finally Reveals Her Daughter’s Name

A rather telling name
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Last week Khloe Kardashian welcomed a baby girl into the world’s most famous family and now finally know the little one’s name.

Taking to Instagram, the new mum shared a photo of pink balloon with the caption, “Our little girl, True Thompson, has completely stolen our hearts and we are overwhelmed with LOVE. Such a blessing to welcome this angel into the family! Mummy and Daddy loooooove you True!”

It’s the first time the 33-year-old has spoken publicly since welcoming her baby girl, and also since news that her boyfriend Tristan Thompson was allegedly caught cheating on her while she was pregnant.

The wording of the post suggests a united front between the pair, which follows on from reports that Thompson was present during the birth alongside sisters Kourtney, Kris and Khloe’s best friend Malika.

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The name, which in the wake of her parents relationship woes appears to be a rather ironic choce, however it appears also to be a family one, with proud grandma Kris Jenner taking to Twitter to share the news.

RELATED: Khloe Kardashian Already Has Sole Custody Over Her Daughter

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Oprah Just Wore The Affordable Sneakers Your Weekend Wardrobe Needs

Reason 5,741 why we love her

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how Oprah just keeps on getting more fabulous? Case in point:

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We love everything about this woman.

Her latest sartorial move? Choosing to wear sneakers on the cover of the latest issue of O. It’s not often you see a pair of crisp white kicks on a glossy magazine (stilettos, yes, but sneakers? Not so much).

What’s Oprah wearing? The Vionic ‘Hattie’ sneaker, a cute canvas shoe with espadrille-esque rope trim that combines street cred and comfort factor (they even have built-in orthotic support). 

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We know what we’ll be wearing this weekend.

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Maddie Carolan Confirms She’s Dating Married At First Sight’s Telv Williams

They're Insta-official!

Last week we reported Married At First Sight’s Telv Williams posted a snap with his reported new girlfriend Maddie Carolan, but now he has followed it up with a second post and even called her his “wifey.”

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Meanwhile, Melbourne-based Carolan who spent her Sunday at the Brunch Affairs lunch with Williams, 33, appears to be just as smitten as he is.

Taking to her Instagram, Carolan shared a snap alongside the reality TV star and simply captioned it, “You 😍 @telv11#cafebrass #brunchaffairs.”

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According to reports by Daily Mail, this isn’t the first time Telv and Maddie have been spotted together as they appeared to be hanging out a month earlier when fans were still under the impression he was dating MAFS wife, Sarah Roza.

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Fans of the show were quick to target the stars new interest – with some claiming “Telv had an affair” or “moved on too quickly” after dating his TV wife Sarah.

But one other user was there to defend Carolan, writing back to the haters. “Don’t listen to anyone. Love is love. Sarah is amazing and so are you.

“It is heartbreaking to see how women will not only bring other women down but men also. People think before you speak. I wish you both all the happiness in the world and may you both have a lovely future together. I’m sure sarah will find the love of her life because what is meant to be will always find away. ❤😍”

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Kim Kardashian West Shares Adorable New Chicago West Video

Mini-me!

Chicago West is fast becoming our favourite Instagram star, and the tiny tot is just gone three months old.

Kim Kardashian West is becoming increasingly open with her home life on social media, sharing more photos than ever of her gorgeous children and husband Kanye West. With the increased number of family photos, comes the occasional glimpse of newborn Chicago.

While four-year-old North is a mini-me of her dad, and two-year-old Saint is a perfect mix of the two, 12-week-old Chicago is an exact copy of her mum. With dark brown almond-shaped eyes and a small button nose, she’s a miniature Kim.

Just take a look at the star’s latest video, which shows the precious newborn lying on a pink blanket in the grass.

So cute!

Kim has shared a handful of other photos and videos of her daughter, who was born via surrogate on January 15th 2018. See them all below:

This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia. 

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Girl, 4, Calls For Help After Finding Family Shot Dead

She used her dead grandfather's phone

A four-year-old girl in the US has used her deceased grandfather’s phone to call for help after finding him and her parents dead, police say.

According to PEOPLE, the young girl woke up to gunshots on Thursday to discover her mother, 27-year-old-Marie Ann Leonetti, her father, 26-year-old Jacob Thayer, and her grandfather, 60-year Richard Thayer, gunned down in their California home.

Authorities are treating the horrific scene as a murder-suicide, alleging Thayer shot his father and Leonetti before turning the gun on himself. 

The four-year-old girl managed to call her grandmother, who then phoned police at around 3.05am. On arrival, police found the little girl safe outside the home with her grandmother and three bodies inside.



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“I’m really sad,” Leonetti’s cousin Amanda Gold said of the tragic events, KCRA reports. “It’s a really sad thing. But I’m also just in shock, like nobody saw it coming.”

Courtney Herrick shared on Facebook: “I literally just talked to you… I’m in shock… I love you so much Marie Leonetti I can’t believe I’ll never hear you laugh again… my heart is shattered,

The investigation continues.

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This Is The Biggest Beauty Trend To Emerge From Coachella

Shock: we're actually prepared to wear this in real life

Last year it was all about the ‘90s space bun, but this year’s Coachella attendees are opting for a far more wearable hairstyle: messy waves. And praise the Lord: glitter was used sparingly.

RELATED: The Best Celebrity Instagrams From Coachella 2018

That’s not to say ‘90s-inspired trends were missing entirely from the California desert: Bella Hadid brought back the white scrunchie at the Levi’s party (sending searches on Pinterest skyrocketing by 205 per cent) while Millie Bobby Brown stepped out with a braid-meets-space-buns hybrid.

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Australian beauty influencer Michelle Crossan is there to document it all: below, we quizzed her on the biggest beauty trends at Coachella weekend one (for the record, she’s wearing Neutrogena sunscreen and Nude by Nature bronzer all festival long). 

What kind of hair look is everywhere this year

I think messy, bedhead waves are a festival staple and something I think we will see a lot of this year.


How will you be wearing your hair? 

I never go crazy with hairstyles, even for festivals. I don’t think you can go wrong with lived in, tousled waves paired with a hat. That’s definitely the look I’ll going for with this year. I have a selection of baker boy hats I’m excited to wear!

What kind of beauty look will you be wearing? 

This year I’ll be going with a bronzed and glowing look, sticking with natural tones and colours, but then adding a touch of glitter or gems to the high points of the face. I think we’ll be seeing a lot of understated bronzed bohemian makeup looks.

Any festival beauty survival tips? 

SPF all day every day. Never forget your SPF!! And don’t forget to hydrate. It’s so important to drink enough water when you’re out in the heat all day – trust me, your skin will thank you for it.

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‘The Bachelorette’’s Stu Laundy Spotted On A Date ‘MAFS’ star Ashley Irvin

When reality TV worlds collide

It makes sense really. They both went on reality TV in search of love, and nowThe Bachelorette’s Stu Laundy and Married At First Sight’s Ashley Irvine have been spotted on a date together.

The pair were spotted holding hands as they enjoyed a night out at one of the 45-year-old’s family pubs, the Woolwich Pier Hotel in Sydney and according to New Idea the pair are now happily dating.   

Divorcee Stu, who split with Bachelorette Sophie Monk just three months after the show ended, says he still hopes to find love again.

“Sadly for me I may have had the love of my life in my ex-wife and wasted it, but I’ll keep searching,” he told The Daily Telegraph, following his split with Sophie. 

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Ashley also spoke about still hoping to meet her soul mate after failing to find love with her TV husband, Troy Delmege.

“I don’t have a bad thing to say about Troy, I wish we could have made it work, but you just can’t force things,’ Ashley, 29, wrote on social media following the show.

“As for me, unfortunately I didn’t meet the man of my dreams, but at least I put myself out there and hopefully I will meet my soulmate soon!” 

Despite being also being spotted with fellow MAFS contestant Justin Fischer following the show, Ashley claimed there was nothing romantic between them.

“No, it wasn’t a date,” she told Nova FM. “Justin and I are really close, we talk every week. Justin was just feeling down in the dumps, so we went out to dinner.”

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The Best-Selling Products From MECCA’s Beauty Festival

Can you guess MECCALAND's best-seller?

Mario Badescu Aloe, Chamomile and Lavendar Facial Spray

A fresh update of the brand’s cult product (Aloe, Herb and Rosewater Spray). This new launch drops in store and online from May 1st.

Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow

Similarly launching on the 1st May in store and online, this exclusive Australian shade ‘Beauty Junkie’ is sure to be your go-to glitter product come festival season.

Too Faced Life’s a Festival Refresh Mist

And while we’re talking about festivals – say hello to your new best friend! Launching in store and online May 1st.

Kate Somerville DermalQuench Mini

A mini version of one of our favourite hydrators is a sure-fire way to a new best seller. Get your hands on this in-store now. 

Urban Decay Petite Heat Palette

Beauty on the go just became so much easier! Launching in store and online from May 1st.

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Paracetamol Use In Pregnancy Linked To Infertility In Offspring, Says Study

'There is a growing case to investigate their safety for pregnant women...'

New research has come out suggesting a link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and infertility in the mother’s future children and grandchildren.

According to researchers at Edinburgh University in the UK, women should exercise caution when taking paracetamol during pregnancy using it as little as possible and avoiding it if they can.

The Telegraph reports that the study found the medication can cause changes to DNA, with possible permanent consequences on both male and female foetuses. 

“Paracetamol and ibuprofen are commonly used during pregnancy,” Dr Channa Jayasena, senior clinical lecturer in reproductive endocrinology at Imperial College London tells The Telegraph. “However, over the last year, a growing number of reports have suggested that we might need to take a closer look at their safety in unborn babies. This latest study raises the possibility that paracetamol and ibuprofen may reduce the growth of the ‘germ cells’ which later become eggs or sperm in unborn babies.”

“While it is still premature to stop taking these important drugs, there is a growing case to investigate their safety for pregnant women,” she added.

According to the Australian government’s Health Direct website, “Paracetamol, which is not a Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is usually recommended as a safer choice than ibuprofen but check the reason for pain with your midwife, doctor or pharmacist.” 

“We would encourage women to think carefully before taking painkillers in pregnancy and to follow existing guidelines – taking the lowest possible dose for the shortest time possible,” Dr Rod Mitchell, who led the research at the University of Edinburgh’s MRC Centre for Reproductive Health told BBC.

Always speak with your health care practitioner for medical advice specific to you.

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The Beautiful Way Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Will Honour Princess Diana At Their Wedding

They have chosen her favourite flower

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding draws ever nearer, we are finding out more and more details about their big day.

The latest news is that the pair are planning a floral tribute to the prince’s late mother, Princess Diana.

The royal couple are working with florist Phillippa Craddock on their floral arrangements for the big day, and according to People, it will include white garden roses, which were the princess’ favourite flower.  

Last year a temporary garden featuring white roses, was opened at Kensington Palace, Diana’s former London home, marking the 20th anniversary of her death. 

“I am excited and honored to have been chosen by Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle to create and design their wedding flowers,” says Craddock of landing the royal gig.

“Working with them has been an absolute pleasure. The process has been highly collaborative, free-flowing, creative and fun. The final designs will represent them as a couple, which I always aim to achieve in my work, with local sourcing, seasonality and sustainability being at the forefront,” she added.

It’s also widely rumoured that Meghan Markle plans to wear the same tiara Diana wore on her wedding day to Prince Charles.

“Both on her wedding day and on a number of other formal occasions, Princess Diana wore a tiara owned by her family, known as the Spencer Tiara. The piece has not been worn in public since Princess Diana’s death, but there are rumours that the Spencer family may lend it to their nephew’s bride for the occasion of their wedding in May,” according to the experts at Debrett’s, who’ve partnered up with Bicester Village for a Modern British Wedding guide.

The Spencer tiara was extra special to Diana, so it would be a fitting tribute and would no doubt be the perfect finishing touch to Meghan Markle’s wedding dress.

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Harry has kept his mother’s memory alive throughout this new chapter of his life, famously designed Meghan’s engagement ring using two diamonds from his mother’s personal collection.

“I think everything about Harry’s thoughtfulness is – and the inclusion of that and obviously not being able to meet his mom it’s so important to me to know that she’s a part of this with us,” Meghan said of the ring during the couple’s engagement interview in November

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New York Nanny Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Two Children Allegedly Faked References On Her Resume

She is currently on trial for murder

Lawmakers in Albany, New York, are pushing for it to be a felony to use fake references and lie on resumes for child care work. The move follows the revelation that a nanny accused of murdering two children in her care allegedly exaggerated her own resume.

As New York Daily News reports, Yoselyn Ortega, used a reference letter written by her niece before she was hired to care for Lulu, 6, and Leo, 2.

“People lied to these parents about who Ortega was, lied to these parents about Ortega’s experience and as a result they relied upon those references and that information and that factored into that decision to hire her,” said Sen. Andrew Lanza said.

Without those references, “it seems clear they would not have hired her and as a result this would not have happened,” Lanza added.

The senator will sponsor a bill making it a crime to lie on child care applications. The bill would be called “Lulu and Leo’s Law,” to commemorate the two young children who were killed in October 2012. 

Ortega, who is currently standing trial, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder. The 55-year-old nanny has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to stabbing the two children to death in the bathtub of heir parent’s Upper West Side apartment in 2012.

According to CNN, defence attorneys have argued Ms Ortega was living with depression, hearing voices and experiencing hallucinations. She claims she does not remember the attack.

The children’s mother, Marina Krim, had arrived home with her third child on October 25 to find her two other children stabbed to death.

“I just wanted to wake up from this nightmare that I knew wasn’t a nightmare. It was real,” she said on the witness stand through tears, Reuters reports.

Ms Krim testified that she ran out of her apartment screaming after the horrifying discovery, telling the court: “It was a scream you can’t even imagine is inside of you.

Ms Ortega faces life in prison if she is convicted.

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The Best Celebrity Looks From Coachella 2018

Not a flower crown in sight

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Ludi Delfino, Izabel Goulart, Alessandra Ambrosio and Talita Corea

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Kendall Jenner

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Emily Ratajkowski

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Rihanna

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Nicole Richie

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Paris Hilton, Rachel Zoe and Whitney Port

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Shay Mitchell

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Taylor Hill

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Jasmine Tookes

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Elsa Hosk

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Whitney Port

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

Zoey Deutch

2018 Coachella Celebrity Style

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Kris Jenner Did Not Plan The Tristan Thompson Cheating Scandal, Friend Says

"Such horse sh*t"

When the Tristan Thomspon cheating scandal broke just days before Khloe Kardashian gave birth, many immediately pointed the finger at Kardashian mastermind Kris Jenner. Twitter went into overdrive with the wild theory that momager Kris actually spread rumours about Thompson’s alleged infidelity for maximum drama. 

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But in an interview with KIIS 101.1 on Thursday, family friend Lisa Stanley squashed all rumours that Kris orchestrated the drama.  

“That is such horseshit [the rumor Kris planned this whole thing],” Stanley told the station, Buzzfeed reports. 

“I mean, listen, even Kris has her lines she draws in the sand and by the way, she’s not going to plan something against her child who’s not only been through hell and back with Lamar Odom, that cheating scumbag, but now she’s dealing with this guy!”

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Khloe welcomed her first child—a baby girl—on April 12. According to reports, Thompson, Kourtney, Kris and Khloe’s best friend Malika were all by her side in the delivery room. 

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Chrissy Teigen’s Photos From Luna’s 2nd Birthday Party Are Too Cute For This World

Wait 'til you see the Sesame Street cake

We wouldn’t usually admit this in public, but we’re assuming this is a safe space: some of our favourite pop culture discussion topics in the marie claire office are a) Chrissy Teigen’s most hilarious tweets (here’s 40 we compiled earlier); and b) how much her toddler daughter Luna looks like dad John Legend  (seriously, it’s scary).

So you can imagine our coffee line chat today, mere hours after Teigen threw little Luna the best birthday party a two-year-old could wish for. I mean, just look at this cake:

And look at Luna!

Cuteness overload.

Now excuse us while we go back to discussing Bachelor in Paradise the important matters of the day.

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The Funniest Twitter Reactions To Last Night’s Bachelor In Paradise

“Elora is looking at Apollo like I look at my junk food on cheat day”

Last night’s Bachelor in Paradise served up some unmissable drama plus some decent laughs (thank you, Tara and Sam). But it was the arrival of off-duty Greek God Apollo that everybody was really watching for. And it turns out Twitter was just as excited as we were: 

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Khloe Kardashian Already Has Sole Custody Over Her Daughter

The baby's father was caught cheating just days before she was born

Last week, Khloe Kardashian gave birth to a baby girl, but the milestone was marred by her partner Tristan Thompson’s painfully recent infidelity – the basketball player was allegedly filmed kissing other women just days before the birth.

Now, it appears Khloe already has sole custody over her newborn daughter: according to state law, the mother is automatically granted this right if she isn’t married to the baby’s father.

“If a child is born to unmarried parents, then under Ohio law, the mother has sole custody. It is then up to the father to file with the court to establish paternity, custody/shared-parenting, and/or visitation rights,” Katie Arthurs, Principal Attorney at McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman tells HollywoodLife.

As HollywoodLife points out, Khloe was living in Cleveland, where Thompson is based, up until the baby’s birth, but local media are adamant she is now planning to relocate back to LA. Having automatic sole custody would make that move possible.

According to reports, Thompson, Kourtney, Kris and Khloe’s best friend Malika were all by her side in the delivery room of the Cleveland hospital where her daughter was born. 

Meanwhile, the Twittersphere and Keeping Up With The Kardashians fans are convinced mum Kris Jenner is behind the whole thing

We really, really hope not.

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 H&M Announces Newest Designer Collaboration With Moschino

The announcement was made at Coachella

Following on from the success of their recent H&M x Erdem collection, H&M have announced their latest collaboration this time with none other than Italian fashion house Moschino.

Creative director Jeremy Scott announced the news via Instagram Live model Gigi Hadid at Coachella.

“For fans of the brand, it should feel a little like a greatest hits collection, but I promise it will still be new, still feel fresh, even as we include some winks, some hints from the past,” Scott said of the collaboration.

Scott is known for his tongue-in-cheek attitude to fashion, he’s all about colour and kitsch and making fashion fun, it’s “humour meets haute couture”, and this new collection will open his designs up to a whole new mass market.  

“In this era, there’s so much that is very serious and sad and painful. We have to deal with all that, and that’s important. But I really want fashion to be a reprieve from that. I want to be a bright light in the midst of so much darkness; people need a moment, a break from it. If I can give people a little escape with fashion, even if it’s for a minute when someone scrolls through Instagram, I’ll take it. That’s what I want to give.” 

“Everything H&M does, it just aligns with me. I am ‘the people’s designer’, after all. That’s a title that’s been bestowed on me; I think because I believe in the democratisation of fashion, and I’ve found many different ways to reach people.”

The collection will be available online and in selected stores worldwide from 8 November. 

RELATED: H&M Is Selling Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress For $390

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Anna Heinrich Wore 3 Different Outfits For Her Incredible Hens Party

It was Dolce & Gabbana-themed (and involved a Retro Sweat class)

File this under Parties We Wish We’d Been Invited To… Anna Heinrich had her hen’s party over the weekend, and if Instagram is any indication, it was all kinds of amazing – think the kind of extravaganza that requires multiple outfit changes, a Dolce & Gabbana-themed lunch, a harbour cruise… and lycra. So much lycra. 

The festivities kicked off in a hotel suite, where Anna found a set of monogrammed pyjamas waiting for her. In the hotel wardrobe? A neon pink and silver lame ’80s-tastic aerobic outfit for the first activity of the day: a Retro Sweat class. Only Anna Heinrich can look this good in this get-up:

Lunch was a more lavish affair – first, Anna was given a wardrobe-full of outfits to choose from (she opted for a lustrous pink lace Elle Zeitoune dress, teamed with Christie Nicolaides earrings and crown), then had her hair and makeup done.

But what’s a lunch without a quick outfit change between aperols? Anna then emerged in a sunshine yellow Rebecca Vallance ensemble, ready for the next stage of her hen’s bash:

Let the wedding countdown commence!

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The Best Celebrity Instagrams From Coachella 2018

Have you seen 'cool mom' Kylie's hair?!

Coachella weekend one is done and dusted – from Beyonce’s epic 26-song set (wardrobe malfunction included) to Kylie Jenner’s new neon pink hair. As usual, celebrities flocked to Palm Springs to take their Instagrams under the desert sun – below, the best of the best, from Cindy Crawford’s family snaps to Alessandra Ambrosio’s yearly festival deluge (scroll to the end to see Millie Bobby Brown’s cuter-than-cute festival lewk).

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Bachelor In Paradise: Apollo Jackson Sparks Feud Between Elora And Simone

The explosive confrontation that divided the island

Bachelor In Paradise fans rejoice! After weeks of anticipation, Apollo Jackson finally arrived in Fiji and the 25-year-old is already raising eyebrows. 

Best friends Elora Murger and Simone Ormesher (from Matty J’s season of the Bachelor) have already fallen for the professional magician ignitic drama on the idyllic resort. 

During last night’s episode, Apollo picked Simone for a single date, to the dismay of Elora who was on a date with Eden for most of Jackson’s first day in paradise. Apparently, Elora had already told everyone that she only came on the show to meet Apollo and had been waiting for him to arrive. 

This isn’t the first time the girls have fought over an ex-bachie contestant, forgetting the adage of not letting guys come between friends. During a heated argument it was revealed that Simone slept with Elora’s crush Bachelorette alum Courtney Dober while visiting her in Sydney, on her couch.

“I’m still p*ssed off about it. This guy that we [both] previously liked didn’t like her – he liked me and she didn’t like that. I feel like it’s a repeat all over again with Apollo. I haven’t done anything wrong here,” Simone later confessed. 

“I don’t need to talk about my personal life. I can’t do it anymore. Oh, my God! I’m done,” She said before storming off. 

This article originally appeared on InStyle 

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Beyoncé Handled Her Wardrobe Malfunction At Coachella Like A Boss

Plus, see all her amazing looks!

After missing Coachella last year due to being pregnant with her twins, Beyonce well and truly made up for her absence over the weekend and making history as the first ever black woman to headline the festival.

Queen Bey busted out an epic set which saw a Destiny’s Child reunion, a dance-off with sister Solange and even husband Jay Z joined her onstage.

Rocking custom-designed Balmain for the entire set, Bey did however prove she is human after all when she suffered a slight wardrobe malfunction.

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When she was joined on stage by former Destiney’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for their reunion, she appeared to be holding on to the strap of her top and checking nothing was out of place.

And then when sister Solange joined her onstage for a dance-off, her thigh-high boots fell to her knees. 

The star took it on the chin and didn’t let it stop her from absolutely smashing her set and fans praised her on Twitter and have officially renamed the festival BeyChella.

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8 Pairs Of (Comfortable) Shoes Celebrities Can’t Stop Wearing

And how to get the look yourself

Sure, we’ve all been bewitched by a pair of towering stilettos worn by the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, but real life (as opposed to the red carpet) usually calls for something a little more wearable. But that’s not to say you need to sacrifice style for comfort’s sake – from Alexa Chung’s famous flats to Karlie Kloss’ crisp white kicks, these are the shoes favoured by the A-list, that won’t ruin your feet.

1/ Alexa Chung

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Fashion icon Alexa Chung has long championed the ballet flat – but in her hands (or should that be feet?), the style is anything but pedestrian. The trick is to find a flat shoe with eye-catching design elements – here, the subtle pointed toe and suede finish elevate this pair above the ordinary. For similar, try the Vionic ‘Posey’ pointed flat shoe, with a fashion-forward perforated vamp made in inky black suede. Added bonus: secret built-in support, so you traipse around fashion week (or, ahem, the office) in comfort as well as style.

2/ Margot Robbie

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Hate shoes that give you blisters on the back of your heels? Try a slide or mule instead. Margot Robbie shows us how it’s done at the premiere of Peter Rabbit, above – her tan-coloured suede shoes are the perfect anchor to her ladylike look. 

3/ Chiara Ferragni

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As Chiara Ferragni’s killer look proves, kitten heels elongate the legs without inflicting serious pain on your toes and balls of the feet. The kitten heel has made a major comeback in recent seasons – try a sophisticated black pair like the Vionic ‘Josie’ kitten heel, or make a statement by experimenting with bold colour – luckily for us, the ‘Josie’ also comes in red, green and even vibrant pattern.

4/ Olivia Palermo

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All hail style queen Olivia Palermo, whose shoe collection is the envy of women the world over. These two-tone burgundy loafers are reason 146,387 why we love her. Sturdy yet stylish, they add a masculine edge to her fashion week ensemble.

5/ Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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For a comfortable shoe with timeless appeal, the two-tone ballet flat is every woman’s wardrobe MVP. Made famous by Chanel, it’s a look worn by countless celebrities, from the iconic Audrey Hepburn to present-day icons like Rosie Huntingon-Whiteley (pictured above). For a take on the classic design that offers uncompromising comfort, we love the Vionic ‘Minna’ ballet flat, with elegant bow detail and contrast toe cap (plus hidden support).

6/ Karlie Kloss

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Karlie Kloss knows the power of a simple white sneaker to lend effortless edge to any outfit. White kicks might seem an odd choice to pair with all-black, but the key is in the contrast – pair yours with everything from a casual weekend look to feminine floral dress.

7/ Sienna Miller

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Need a pain-free heel for your winter wardrobe? Sienna Miller has you covered. Her black leather booties with peekaboo toes offer a sturdy stacked heel that’s perfect for rainy winter nights – wear with tights or show off your pedi when the weather warms up. The Vionic ‘Blakely’ Bootie is the perfect match. 

8/ Miranda Kerr

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Model Miranda Kerr’s airport style wouldn’t be complete without a block heel – the double strap and chunky heel guarantee support, while the two-tone colour palette adds interest. We love how she’s continued the two-tone theme with her choice of bag.

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Did Gwyneth Paltrow And Brad Falchuk ‘Consciously Couple’ Over The Weekend?

And the bride wore... maroon?

Gwyneth Paltrow enjoyed a star-studded engagement party over the weekend – with rumours swirling that it might have actually been a secret wedding.

The 45-year-old actress was seen arriving in a maroon gown, separately from her fiancé Brad Falchhuk, 47 who arrived in a white tuxedo. 

The 400 strong black tie bash was attended by the who’s who of Hollywood including Cameron Diaz, who also reportedly planned the bachelorette party, as well as Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Liv Tyler and Demi Moore.

Gwyn’s ex-husband, Coldplay rocker Chris Martin who she has remained close to since they consciously uncoupled in 2014, wasn’t in attendance.

Gwyn and Chris famously eloped when they married in 2003, so the actress says she is treating this wedding as though it’s her first.

“I’ve never had a wedding before so even though I’m 45, I sort of feel like a 21-year-old,” she previously told People.

“It’s kind of fun to talk about with my girlfriends. They send me pictures of dresses — they’re as excited about it as I am,” she added.

No word from the actress’s rep as yet, but if the pair aren’t already married, then stay tuned for a wedding in The Hamptons later this year…

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How To Lift And Plump Your Skin

From supplements to skincare

It’s the reason we all love Instagram filters so much: just one tap of the finger on the phone screen and voila! Instant cheekbones, a smoothed-out forehead and all-over-glow. But in real life, plumped-up, youthful-looking skin is so much harder to come by.

Any woman over 30 is all too aware that her skin is (slightly! and hopefully slowly!) sagging, but few of us are clued up as to why. Knowing the answer is the key to getting your approach to anti-ageing right.   

The primary culprit is collagen. Or more accurately, a lack of it. Collagen is a type of protein that helps keep skin elastic and firm, giving it a plump and youthful feel. Essential for healthy, youthful-looking skin, our natural collagen supplies begin to diminish by 1.5 per cent every year from our mid-20s onwards (sigh). By 40, your body’s ability to produce collagen has decreased by 25 per cent; by 60, by more than 50 per cent. The result? An ever-growing crowd of fine lines, loss of volume and zero bounce.   

But there are ways to not only slow your body’s collagen breakdown, but even boost its supply. Follow the steps below for your plumpest, healthiest skin yet.

1/ Try a collagen supplement

Beyond general lifestyle factors like regular exercise, wearing sunscreen and getting enough sleep (all of which are crucial to slow the body’s collagen breakdown), consider taking a collagen supplement to help nourish and improve skin appearance. Fight the signs of ageing from the inside out with Nature’s Way Beauty Collagen Powder, $29.99, a tasteless blend of Verisol bioactive collagen peptides that boosts the body’s collagen production. Simply add 5g into your morning smoothie, juice or just plain water, or even add it to cooking or baking for a sneaky wrinkle-fighting hit.

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2/ Give facial massage a go

Follow celebrity facialist Nichola Joss’ advice by incorporating facial massage into your daily skincare routine. Akin to a yoga class for your face, vigorous facial massage strengthens the muscles responsible for lifting the skin, tightening and firming and boosting circulation. Facial massage techniques are even thought to stimulate collagen production. 

3/ Don’t be afraid of acid

Hyaluronic acid, that is. Capable of holding up to 1000 times its weight in water, hyaluronic acid is your fast-track to plumped-up skin, making it our top pick of topical skincare ingredients. Look for it in your serum or moisturiser, and invest in an eye cream with hyaluronic acid to fill in any fine lines there. If you’re feeling brave, it also comes in filler form for guaranteed plumpness (but a word of warning: read this first).

4/ Boost your diet

A diet rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamin A will work to keep collagen breakdown at bay and promote its production. Collagen-boosting foods include bone broth, fish, flaxseeds, leafy greens, sweet potato, berries and carrots. It should go without saying, but alcohol and smoking do not help our cause.

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Reformation Just Released A Shoe Collection

Perfect for our never-ending summer

First they launched a bridal collection, then denim – fashion girl favourite Reformation just keeps answering our prayers. Their latest move? A summer shoe collection that’s pretty much made for a European holiday (in fact, we’re using it as justification to book our flights tonight).

Predominantly espadrilles in a range of colours, materials and heel heights, the new Reformation shoe collection pairs perfectly with the label’s famed sundresses  and – surprise, surprise – there’s already a waiting list. Feast your eyes on the below:

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The Most Iconic Met Gala Beauty Looks Of All Time

We bow down

On May 3, Hollywood’s elite and the fashion industry’s A-list will reunite for the annual Met Gala in New York City. Dubbed ‘the Oscars of fashion’, the Met Gala is celebrities’ big chance to push the boundaries of fashion and beauty. This year’s theme? ‘Gilded Glamour’. 

As the countdown commences, feast your eyes on the most avant-garde Met Gala hair and makeup looks in the history of this glamorous event.

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Cara Delevingne 

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Theme: ‘Charles James: Beyond Fashion’ 

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Rihanna

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Theme: ‘Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons’

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Blake Lively 

Year: 2014

Theme: ‘Charles James: Beyond Fashion’

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Emily Ratajkowski 

Year: 2017

Theme: ‘Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons’

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Gigi Hadid

Year: 2015

Theme: ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’

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Jennifer Lopez 

Year: 2013

Theme: ‘PUNK: Chaos to Couture’

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Princess Diana

Year: 1996

Theme: ‘Christian Dior’

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Miley Cyrus 

Year: 2013

Theme: ‘PUNK: Chaos to Couture’

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Beyonce

Year: 2016

Theme: ‘Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology’

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Kim Kardashian 

Year: 2014

Theme: ‘Charles James: Beyond Fashion’

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Selena Gomez 

Year: 2015

Theme: ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’

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Kristen Stewart

Year: 2016

Theme: ‘Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology’

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Zendaya 

Year: 2017

Theme: ‘Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons’

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Eve Hewson 

Year: 2016

Theme: ‘Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology’

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Taylor Hill

Year: 2017

Theme: ‘Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons’

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Cara Delevingne 

Year: 2017

Theme: ‘Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons’

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Rihanna

Year: 2011

Theme: ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’

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“I Designed My Own Fragrance For $100”

It was a game changer
Courtesy of L’Atelier Parfums et Créations, Bali

No woman ever wants to smell her signature fragrance on another woman. It’s the sensory equivalent of arriving at a party feeling like Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars only to see somebody wearing the same dress as you. And they got there first. And they are Jennifer Lawrence. Ugh.

It’s this quest for originality that’s led to the rise of the bespoke fragrance, ones that reflect exactly who you are. But DIY can easily become DIY-do-not if you don’t know what you’re doing – plus a unique scent can set you back hundreds or even thousands of dollars. So when I was offered the chance to design my own fragrance for under $100 at L’Atelier Parfums et Créations in Bali, with my hand held by master parfumier Nora Gasparini, I knew this was a chance not to miss.

The workshop: I was sceptical at first: perfume making in Bali? Would I walk away with an overpriced, cliched island floral scent that I could have just bought at the airport? My fears lessened as I entered Nora’s serene studio with over 45 different essences, fragrances and raw materials including frangipani, lavender, jasmine, citronella, coffee, cempaka, vanilla and clove to choose from. Nora gave us a surprisingly-accurate and revealing multiple-choice questionnaire to uncover our personalities and fragrance preferences. She then guided us along the way as we blended our scents but the decisions were ultimately up to us.

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The fragrances: I named and created two scents: the smoky mysterious night scent “Isle de Bois” (excuse my terrible high-school French, it’s meant to be “du Bois”!) which contained notes including bergamot, tobacco and green tea and the eau de toilette “Aqua de Mer”, a fresh scent made up of aquatic, green tea and smoky. While they were like nothing I had ever smelled before, they felt exactly like me in a bottle, and the combinations were surprisingly sophisticated and complex. My fears about ending up with something that smelled like synthetic frangipani incense were put to rest: even a novice like me can make something that smells like it could have come from a top French fragrance house. I was impressed.

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The serene studio space makes everybody feel like an artisan. (Credit: Photo: Larissa Yu)
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The final touch: Each fragrance you decide to keep is given a boutique letter-press hand-stamped name label, and boxed up for you to take home. The Atelier will also keep your fragrance recipes in their database so that you can re-order whenever you like (shipping to Australia is approx. $15). Scent is so evocative: could there be a more meaningful souvenir?

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My two creations: “Isle de Bois” and “Aqua de Mer” with gorgeous hand-stamped custom labels. (Credit: Photo: Larissa Yu)

Location: AYANA Resort & Spa, Bali. Visit ayana.com for more info.

Price: US$80 (approx AU$104) for the 90-minute workshop – open to both AYANA guests and visitors staying elsewhere – includes a 30ml bottle of your chosen fragrance. If you like all of the scents you create, you can buy extra 30ml bottles for around AU$60 each. 60ml bottles are also available for an extra cost. Visit parfumsetcreations.com for more info (all website prices are in US$).

TOP TIP: AYANA is a popular choice for hen’s getaways, weddings and babymoons and the personalised fragrance workshop is the perfect gift for bridal parties or wedding guests.

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Sarah Hyland’s Complete Beauty Transformation In Photos

Is there any look she can't pull off?

Sarah Hyland is no stranger to change! The Modern Family star is known for constantly experimenting with her look (especially her hair) and we’re a fan of it every time. Here, we take a look back at Hyland’s beauty evolution. 

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George Clooney’s Flirting Technique Is the Worst, and Involves His Dog

Amal was so wooed

George and Amal Clooney’s love affair has been well-documented, but thanks to a new interview with the internationally renowned human rights lawyer, we’re finally hearing about how exactly she was wooed by the infamous actor.

In a new interview with Vogue, Amal gets candid about her life with the movie star and their twins, which George affectionately calls “the knuckleheads.” But perhaps the biggest revelation relates to how exactly George wooed her in the first place.

Obviously, as he’s a world famous movie star, it’s not difficult to imagine that he’s capable of amping up the romance in any given situation. But as for how Amal’s feelings really developed, it all started over email, and in a dog voice. Prepare yourself for the worst flirting you’ve ever heard of in your entire life.

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So, we already knew that the Clooneys met when Amal visited George’s house on Lake Como in Italy with a friend. They hit it off, and decided to stay in touch, sending each other copious emails. And here’s where it gets interesting.

According to Vogue, “Amal is a big emailer, and George responded with a clownish gambit, writing her repeated notes in the voice of his dog Einstein, who claimed to be trapped in various places and in need of legal rescue.”

That’s right, folks. George Clooney charmed his future wife by pretending to be a dog, and emailing her to ask for help. There are literally no words.

This article originally appeared on marie claire US

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The Queen Just Revealed Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s Naughty Christmas Habits

Her great-grandchildren make quite a mess

In a new documentary called The Queen’s Green Planet, Queen Elizabeth II gives several insights into what life is like in the royal household, especially with so many young great-grandchildren (she has five and a sixth on the way!).

According to ELLE UK, in the new documentary, the Queen discusses what Christmas is like now that there are so many little ones running around. Speaking with one of her castle attendants, who announces that he’s just perfectly decorated the Christmas tree, the Queen replies, “Yes, that is always the problem, as the children love knocking those [decorations] off.”

Basically, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Mia Tindall help put the Christmas decorations up, only to pull them off the tree again.

But Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t too mad about her great-grandchildren’s naughty behavior, as she continued, “Well my great-grandchildren do. Anyway, they enjoy themselves. And the great thing is to make them decorate it and they’re a bit more careful. It always looks jolly.”

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The Queen’s new documentary explores how we can all preserve the natural habitat for future generations, something Angelina Jolie is also very passionate about, which is why she also features in the film.

Of the Queen’s passion for nature and the environment, Jolie reveals in the documentary (via People), “You know she’s just this really lovely lady who really cares about people around the world, and she really cares about the future, and she wants your grandkids and her grandkids to be able to be running around, enjoying nature and other cultures… She thinks that really matters and I agree with her.” 

This article originally appeared in marie claire US.

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How Your Birth Order Affects What Job You’ll Have

It may not be in your control...

We choose certain subjects in high school to get the scores we want for the degree we’re after and with a lot of hard work and a bit of luck we’re land the job we’ve always wanted right?

Not so much. Research has found that your “choice” of career could have been determined at birth.

A study led by psychologist Emma Kenny, backed by Disney, found significant evidence to support the theory that different siblings aspire to different vocations.

“The research conducted over the last month has shown that birth order is a significant factor in determining employment role types between siblings – overall there are far more typical cases than exceptions,” Kenny told The Independent.

They found that eldest children were more likely to become scientists or engineers (the majority of astronauts are first-borns) while the youngest were found to be 50 per cent more likely to have careers in classical music (like Johann Sebastian Bach and Mozart).

Only children were more likely to become artists, which researchers suggest is due to their “perfectionist and mature personality traits.”

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RELATED: Having A Sister Makes You Happier, Study Confirms

It’s not the first time birth order has been linked to career path – a 2001 study found that only children and first-born kids were more interested in intellectual pursuits than their younger siblings. Later-born children were discovered to be more keen on artistic and outdoors-related careers.

“Parents typically place different demands and have different expectations of children depending on their birth order,” co-author Frederick Leong said.

“For example, parents may be extremely protective of only children and worry about their physical safety. That may be why only children are more likely to show interest in academic pursuits rather than physical or outdoor activities. In addition, those who are an only child will tend to get more time and attention from their parents than children with siblings.” 

This article originally appeared on Women’s Health.

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Bachelor In Paradise’s Tara Pavlovic Shares Her Love For Sam Cochrane

Love is definitely in the air!

They may have been Bachelor In Paradises most unexpected couple, but Tara Pavlovic is not shy to show the world exactly how smitten she is with Sam Cochrane.

Taking to Instagram, the Queensland-based nanny has posted a series of snaps declaring her emotions – mostly of sheer happiness after meeting fellow reality star Sam. 

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You make paradise perfect 🌸,” she captioned one snap.

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Loving that I can kiss you on the reg now Sammy 🌹,” she captioned another.

But Tara, 28, isn’t the only one showing public displays of affection, as Sam, 31, shared a couple shot, too!

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Meanwhile, fans just can’t get enough of the cute couple, with one writing: “I never thought of these two hooking up, but yes, they are cute ❤️.”

Another commented: “I LOVE Y’ALL SO MUCH!! MY FAVOURITE COUPLE IN THE WORLD.”

“I just love you two together I think you bring out the best in each other and Australia has fallen in love with you as a couple:) I hope this romance has lasted after paradise 😘,” one more shared.

Ah, we have all the feels, too!

This article originally appeared on Who.

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Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins Forced To Stop Touring Due To Endometriosis

"I have been in a lot of pain for the past couple of years"

Beloved performer Emma Watkins of the Wiggles (she’s the one in the yellow skivvy) has been forced to bow out of the group’s upcoming Australia-wide tour due to upcoming surgery for endometriosis.

The 28-year-old released a video statement on Facebook explaining her decision, reports the ABC.

“On advice from my specialist, a difficult decision has been made for me to be urgently admitted to hospital to have an operation to manage the pain that endometriosis has brought on,” Watkins writes.

“I would like to send my love to all the other women experiencing symptoms of endometriosis,” she adds. “It’ is such a debilitating and painful disease and I urge anyone suffering with symptoms of endometriosis to put your health first and get a diagnosis so that you are in the best position to manage this crippling disease.”

Endometriosis is a common disease that occurs when uterine tissue grows outside the uterus (most commonly the surrounding reproductive organs, bowel and bladder), resulting in unusually intense period pain, ovulation pain, heavy menstrual bleeding and fertility issues.

According to Endometriosis Australia, 10% of women suffer with endometriosis at some point in their lives, with the disease often starting in teenagers. Symptoms are variable and this may contribute to the 7 to 10 year delay in diagnosis.

With any luck, 2018 will be the year endometriosis finally gets the attention it deserves. In recent months, a string of high-profile women, from actress Lena Dunham to Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm to Watkins, have spoken publicly about their experience with the disease, and in March 2018, the Australian government allocated $2.5-million to endometriosis research.

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Meghan Markle’s Sister Slams Bride-To-Be For Inviting ‘Strangers’ Over Family To Wedding

She did not hold back!
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Meghan Markle’s half-sister Samantha Grant has called out the soon-to-be royal for inviting 600 guests to her wedding but excluding many of the Markle clan.

Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Grant said “no one” from the Markle family had made the guest list, The Sun reports. 

“At issue is not a matter of closeness as more than 1000 complete strangers are invited. Family is family. I have an uncle I have only seen once but I would never say he is not family because we are not close. Humanitarians move forward with love and kindness especially to Family,” she tweeted.

Grant continued: “Smoke and mirrors cannot hide the elephant in the room. Out of respect, tradition, and humanitarianism, the #Markles should be invited if 2000 complete strangers are invited. Our uncle who got her the internship, brother, me, best friend of 30 years Nikki Priddy, nephews. Fact.” 

Markle and Prince Harry will tie the knot at a ceremony at Windsor Castle on May 19.

51-year-old Grant, who is confined to a wheelchair due to multiple sclerosis and lives in Ocala, suburban Florida, with her husband Mark, has previously said the princess-to-be has abandoned their father, Tom Markle, who filed for bankruptcy in 2016 and now lives in Mexico.

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Jessica Alba Shares Her Beauty Wisdom With Busy Philipps

It’s true - you really do learn something new every day

Today we learnt how Jessica Alba removes her eye makeup without the pulling and tugging and the dreadful panda eyes.

Busy Philipps took to her Instagram account to get some beauty advice – how to take off eye makeup when you have sensitive eyes?

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We have all woken up the next morning with a little too much black around our eyes and let’s be honest, it’s not a great look.

Many of her followers took to the comments to give her some beauty tips- think coconut oil, jojoba oil, micellar water. In the midst of all that, we found Jessica Alba’s interesting but brilliant advice:

“Clean makeup products and makeup removers. When I’m flared up, I just use calendula ointment or Honest All Purpose Balm and our shampoo.”

Calendula ointment is organic and known for its antiseptic properties. It is derived from calendula flowers, usually blended with some type of oil and beeswax for a concoction that soothes and nourishes the skin.

As for The Honest Company, it’s owned by Alba (kudos for the casual Instagram spruik) and is free from any nasties that can irritate the skin. The All Purpose Balm is one of their best-selling products – Alba even recommends dabbing it on the cheekbones for a natural highlight (hello glow!).

We don’t mind taking beauty advice from Jessica Alba any day of the week.

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A New ‘Ocean’s 8’ Trailer Just Dropped And We Cannot Handle How Good It Looks

Starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling...

Think you need George Clooney and Brad Pitt to stage an Ocean’s heist? Think again. The new trailer for the upcoming Ocean’s 8 has just landed, starring Sandra Bullock (a freshly released crim who happens to be Danny Ocean’s sister), in league with Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, Sarah Paulson and Helena Bonham Carter.

Warner Bros describes the new movie as follows:

“Five years, eight months, 12 days…and counting. That’s how long Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) has been devising the biggest heist of her life. She knows what it’s going to take—a team of the best in their field, starting with her partner-in-crime Lou Miller (Cate Blanchett). Together, they recruit a crew of specialists: jeweler Amita (Mindy Kaling); street con Constance (Awkwafina); expert fence Tammy (Sarah Paulson); hacker Nine Ball (Rihanna); and fashion designer Rose (Helena Bonham Carter). The target is a cool $150 million dollars in diamonds—diamonds that will be around the neck of world-famous actress Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway), who will be center stage at the event of the year, the Met Gala. The plan is rock solid, but everything will need to be flawless if the team is going to get in and get away with the ice. All in plain sight.”

Watch the trailer below:

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Jenna Dewan Shares First Instagram Post Since Her Split With Channing Tatum

"Thank you guys for all your love"

Jenna Dewan Tatum has shared her first Instagram post since announcing her split from husband Channing Tatum.

The actress, 37, thanked her fans for all the love in her first social media post since her break up.

“Thank you guys for all your love. Love you right back ❤️💗🙏🏻,” she wrote.

Tatum and Dewan, both 37, announced they were separating after nearly nine years of marriage in a joint statement.

“We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple,” the pair said. “We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now.”

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Days after the couple made their announcement, a rep for the actress denied rumours that Tatum’s partying and flirting caused the split.

“Happy to clarify that absolutely none of these rumours are true,” Dewan’s rep told PEOPLE. “The reason our statement was so positive [was] because that’s the reality of the situation.”

RELATED: Jenna Dewan shares first Instagram post since her split with Channing Tatum

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Reese Witherspoon Just Revealed A New Member Of The Big Little Lies Cast

You will LOVE him

As the Big Little lies producers drip-feed us details of the hotly anticipated second season, Reese Witherspoon has unveiled one brand new character – as well as the actor playing him.

If you thought you were excited by the thought of Meryl Streep joining the cast, prepare yourselves – this is even better.

Meet Jolly:

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Told you so.

It’s unclear at this stage whether Jolly belongs to Reese or Nicole’s character, whether he’s planning to stir up drama at school drop-off or cultivates a more chilled-out Bonnie vibe. Either way, we are very happy about this latest addition to the cast.

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Married At First Sight’s Dean Wells Shares Unseen Footage Filmed After Davina ‘Affar’

“This is nuts"
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If you thought the Married At First Sight drama ended when the show did, you’d be terribly mistaken.  

Controversial contestant Dean Wells has shared previously unseen footage on Instagram from the night he secretly met up with Davina Rankin while they were both married. 

“Found some old footage of when the whole Davina scandal was going down,” he captioned his post. 

“I’ve moved on from all of that now but I thought people might want to see some of this raw footage shot on my phone. Don’t think any of this was ever used in the show.”

The video was filmed on Dean’s iPhone immediately after he met Davina at a pub behind Tracey’s back.

“This is nuts … I’ve just finished talking with Davina for the first time, there’s so much stuff going through my head right now,” he says in the clip.

“I feel like I need to tell Tracey that I met with Davina.”

In his caption, Dean aka Visonz also expressed for betraying Tracey and Ryan.

“I still feel bad for doing this to Ryan and Tracey, but I learnt a lot,” he wrote. “Everything worked out for the best in the end, but it was definitely a tough time”.”

Speaking to ABC News in March, Davina revealed she had been the target of online bullying and received death threats since appearing on the reality show.

“I barely got out of this whole ordeal alive, I can’t even imagine what it would be like for younger boys and girls who have to deal with this alone,” Rankin said. 

“It’s just crazy because people believe so much.”

RELATED: ‘Married At First Sight’s’ Dean Wells Confirms Elouise Bissett Is Not His Girlfriend

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James Corden’s ‘A Quiet Place’ Parody Is The Best Thing You’ll See Today

"If he hears you, he will join you"

First, the internet gifted us with the hilarious mash-up of John Krasinski and Emily Blunt’s film A Quiet Place with The Office (complete with Jim Halbert’s priceless looks to camera). And now, The Late Late Show host James Corden has taken on the wildly successful film with a parody of his own. 

In the clip, Corden plays an annoying co-worker who insists on crashing his colleague’s lunch breaks and monopoly games. “If he hears you, he will join you,” is the hilarious play on the film’s premise. Even bandleader Reggie Watts has to sing silently and bubble wrap his microphone to avoid Corden. 

Watch the clip below in full. And if you haven’t seen A Quiet Place yet, rectify that immediately. Just make sure you take some quiet snacks along. 

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Could Meghan Markle Be In The Running To Be The New Royal Baby’s Godmother?

It certainly looks like it...

The Duchess of Cambridge’s due date is this month and now the whole world is not-so-patiently awaiting the arrival of Prince William’s and Kate Middleton‘s third baby – set to become fifth in line to the throne.

The Lindo Wing is ready, with barricades set up outside St. Mary’s Hospital in preparation for the Duke and Duchess’ arrival and their 23-strong royal birthing team is prepped and ready to go. That’s three midwives, two obstetricians, three anaesthesiologists, four surgical staff members, two special care staffers, four paediatricians, one lab technicians for blood tests, and three or four managers.

The royal couple is said to be announcing the news that Kate is going into labour on Instagram for baby number 3, so until we get a social media update, royal fans have been busying themselves speculating what will happen after the birth.

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In terms of baby names, Alice and Mary have emerged as the front-runners if the baby is a girl, and Arthur and Edward are two of the favourites for a boy, with Philip also being a contender.

Now however, focus has turned to who the new royal baby’s god parents will be, with Meghan Markle said to be in the running.

Prince Harry’s bride-to-be is said to have become close with the Duchess of Cambridge since her induction into the royal family, and as the future baby’s aunt, it would be a fitting appointment – especially considering royal babies get more god parents than most, with four-year-old Prince George boasting seven god parents and Princess Charlotte having five.

Other potential god parents for the future new born are Catriona Foyle, Alice Avenel, Alicia Stoddard and Hannah Carter – old friends of Kate’s from Malborough College, with William’s school friend Tom Sutton and his wife Harriet also said to be in the running. Not to mention royal family members from Princess Anne’s son, Peter Phillips, to members of the Spencer family.



Who are Prince George’s Godparents? 

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Who are Princess Charlotte’s Godparents?

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Only time will tell who the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will select as the god parents for their new baby – but we can imagine they are a little too preoccupied now to make up their minds.

This article originally appeared on Marie Claire UK

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This Woman’s Tweet Summing Up Social Anxiety Has Gone Viral

It's such important reading

Growing awareness and reduced stigma around mental health is undoubtedly a positive thing, but this increasing recognition has come with plenty of misconceptions around what different mental health conditions actually involve. 

A US woman has summed up this issue in one stellar Tweet that has since gone viral.

“Social anxiety is not “omggg I love netflix and I hate everyone”,” she wrote. “It’s longing to go to social situations that are easy for other people, wanting to use your voice, but feeling stifled, feeling trapped in your thoughts and so much more.”

The tweet has been liked nearly 250,000 times and re-tweeted over 70,000 times, with many anxiety sufferers sharing their experiences in the comments.

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Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is not just shyness, awkwardness or introversion, it’s a chronic and debilitating fear of social situations. It’s completely normal to feel nervous when interacting with strangers or public speaking, but this experience is vastly different to a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder and misusing the term minimises what actual sufferers go through.

According to Beyond Blue, research suggests that 10 per cent of the Australian population experiences social phobia in a lifetime, with 4.7 per cent experiencing social phobia in a 12-month period. It’s important to note that the condition is treatable and seeking professional support is the first step to recovery. 

If you are worried about yourself or someone in your care, the best thing you can do is talk to someone. 

You can contact:

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Lifeline 13 11 14

SANE Australia 1800 187 263

This article originally appeared on Women’s Health.

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Queensland Hospital Investigated After “Brain Dead” Baby Born

His concerned mum had been trying to get an appointment for months
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Gladstone Hospital in Queensland is under independent investigation after a 19-year-old pregnant woman was repeatedly told they were too busy to see her, despite making contact 20-weeks with her waters leaking.

Taylor Scott told Nine News that hospital staff had said they “would call me back” but never did. She persisted, only to be given the same response – until at 31 weeks pregnant, she took herself to the hospital to demand medical attention.

She was booked in for a priority appointment on January 16, but never made it – on January 8, her baby was delivered via emergency C-section. He was dead at delivery, Mamamia reports. It took a paediatrician eight minutes to resuscitate the little boy, named Jaxson, before he was transported to Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital for further treatment.

Devastatingly, his brain cortex function was determined to be “100 per cent gone” by an MRI scan. But Scott says, despite all odds, he is developing well.

“I need to be reassured if he is going to have problems but personally I think nothing is going to be wrong with him as he is doing so well and progressing like a full-term baby,” she told Nine News.

“They are investigating what happened to help us find out why they ignored us and to improve the hospital,” she adds. “I don’t want any compensation from them as it takes funds out of the hospital I just want them to learn their lesson and do better so this never happens again.”

A root cause analysis is currently underway at Gladstone Hospital.

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Search Called Off For Woman Who Fell From P&O Cruise Ship

She was reportedly travelling with her family

The desperate search to find a female passenger who fell from a P&O cruise ship has been called off.

A crew member saw the woman fall overboard from the top-most deck of the Pacific Dawn about 150 nautical miles from New Caledonia on Thursday. She was reportedly on the cruise with her family, ABC News notes.  

P&O said they have now called off the search for the missing woman after looking throughout the night and through the morning.                                                                                                  

“The difficult decision to suspend the search was made only after expert advice that survival after this length of time in difficult sea conditions and after a full night at sea was not considered possible,” Carnival Australia spokesman David Jones said, SBS reports.

“The search, which began immediately after a crew member reported a guest had been seen to go over the side of the ship, was suspended in consultation with maritime rescue authorities.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the guest’s family at this distressing time.”

According to authorities, the woman could not have survived past 5pm in the rough water, wind and darkness.

The cruise is now back on course and will arrive in Brisbane tomorrow. Police will commence an investigation into the passenger’s death.

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The Best Twitter Reactions To Khloe Kardashian Giving Birth

So many Kris Jenner conspiracies

Reality star Khloé Kardashian has welcomed her first child—a baby girl—with her basketball player boyfriend Tristan Thompson. According to reports, Thompson, Kourtney, Kris and Khloe’s best friend Malika were all by her side in the delivery room. 

And like clockwork, Twitter responded with a hilarious stream of messages that welcomed the ‘royal baby’, trashed alleged cheater Thompson, and speculated that Kris Jenner orchestrated the entire thing herself. 

See the best reactions below: 

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Khloe Kardashian Demands For KUWTK To Stop Filming

But mum Kris Jenner says that would be a breach of contract

ICYMI, Khloe Kardashian gave birth to a healthy baby girl this morning, mere hours after the baby’s father was accused of cheating with three separate women.

Now, new mum Khloe is reportedly begging not to be filmed by her family’s reality TV series, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, as she struggles to come to grips with it all.

“Khloe is going through a very hard time and doesn’t want the most stressful moment of her life being filmed, naturally,” a source tells The Sun. “She’s asked for a total shutdown on any filming.”

The source goes onto explain that Khloe may not have any say in the matter, as she and her sisters have “signed contracts promising to capture all drama on camera.”

Overnight, the entire Kardashian-Jenner family unfollowed Tristan Thompson on social media, Khloe included. But so far, no-one from the family has spoken publicly about the cheating scandal.

Thompson, plus Kris, Kourtney and Khloe’s best friend Malika were all by her side in the delivery room in Cleveland, Ohio, according to reports.

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Prince William Just Dropped A Huge Hint About The Sex Of The Royal Baby

He let this comment slip
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Royal baby watch is well and truly underway, with fans spotting the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital getting a facelift before Kate Middleton’s visit and bookies releasing the odds of likely names. 

And now, we might have a hint whether Prince William and Kate’s third child will be a girl or a boy.

While William was celebrating his soccer team’s championship win at Villa Park on Tuesday night, he might have let it slip that they’re expecting a baby boy.

When Aston Villa player Jack Grealish scored a winning goal, the prince told fans: “I’m going to insist the baby is called Jack”. After a pause, he added, “Or Jackie,” Metro reports.

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It might just be a lighthearted comment, but could very well be a telling slip.

The royal couple will announce the birth of their third child in the most millennial way. As Marie Claire US reports, the announcement will be made on Kensington Palace’s Instagram. We’ll be glued to their accounts in the meantime.  

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Kris Jenner Congratulates Khloé Kardashian On The Birth Of Her First Child

One word: blessed

Kris Jenner is the first member of the Kardashian klan to publicly congratulate Khloe Kardashian on the birth of her first child, a girl. 

Khloe’s partner Tristan Thompson, plus Kris, Kourtney and Khloe’s best friend Malika were all by her side in the delivery room in Cleveland, Ohio, according to reports.

Taking to Instagram, Kris regrammed a video of her daughter Kendall repeatedly saying the word “baby!” along with the caption: “BLESSED!!!”.

The birth of Khloe’s daughter makes three new additions to the family this year.

Khloe reportedly gave birth at Hillcrest Hospital on April 12, just days after Thompson, a Cleveland Cavaliers player, was accused of cheating on Kardashian with a number of women.

After the allegations surfaced, Kardashian’s family rallied around her. 

“Tristan is a man Khloé built a life with and saw as her forever. Khloé’s mother, Kris, flew to Cleveland to be with her and support her in whatever she needs,” a source told Entertainment Tonight. 

On December 20, one day after she accidentally Snapchatted her pregnancy pillow, Kardashian confirmed what the whole world knew already: she’s pregnant.

“I know we’ve been keeping this quiet but we wanted to enjoy this between our family and close friends as long as we could privately,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “I am so thankful, excited, nervous, eager, overjoyed and scared all in one!”

RELATEDKhloé Kardashian’s Reaction to the Tristan Thompson Cheating Allegations Is Crushing

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Khloé Kardashian Has Given Birth To A Baby Girl

Tristan Thompson was reportedly in the delivery room

Reality star Khloé Kardashian has welcomed her first child—a baby girl—with her basketball player boyfriend Tristan Thompson.

A source confirmed to E! News that Khloe gave birth at Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, while two sources close to the family also confirmed the news to CNN.

According to reports, Thompson, Kourtney, Kris and Khloe’s best friend Malika were all by her side in the delivery room. 

The news comes just days after Thompson, a Cleveland Cavaliers player, was accused of cheating on Khloe with a number of women.

After the allegations surfaced, Khloe’s family rallied around her. 

“Tristan is a man Khloé built a life with and saw as her forever. Khloé’s mother, Kris, flew to Cleveland to be with her and support her in whatever she needs,” a source told Entertainment Tonight. 

On December 20, one day after she accidentally Snapchatted her pregnancy pillow, Khloe confirmed what the whole world knew already: she’s pregnant.

“I know we’ve been keeping this quiet but we wanted to enjoy this between our family and close friends as long as we could privately,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “I am so thankful, excited, nervous, eager, overjoyed and scared all in one!”

Khloe celebrated her baby shower in true Kardashian style in March with an extravagant event that included hundreds of pink balloons, pink roses, and a pink neon light reading ‘Baby Thompson.’

This marks her first child and Thompson’s second. 

RELATEDKhloé Kardashian’s Reaction to the Tristan Thompson Cheating Allegations Is Crushing

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These Are The 5 Most Popular Lipsticks On Pinterest

The results are in

Make-up lovers on Pinterest pin thousands of lipsticks all year, in a variety of shades and formulas. In the quest for the perfect lip product we’ve asked the experts over at Pinterest to reveal which lipsticks are currently getting major buzz on the photo-sharing platform. 

From cult favourites which have stood the test of time to trendy affordable pharmacy finds, here are the five most popular lipsticks on Pinterest. 

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MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo, $36; at maccosmetics.com.au

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NYX Full Throttle lipstick, $15; at priceline.com.au

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NYX Extra Creamy lipstick, $9; at priceline.com.au 

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MAC lipstick in Twig, $36; at maccosmetics.com.au

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NYX Lip Lingerie, $15; at priceline.com.au

This article originally appeared on InStyle.

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Tristan Thompson Trolled By Khloé Kardashian Fans Amid Cheating Allegations

The NBA player's first public appearance since the scandal

Khloé Kardashian’s boyfriend Tristan Thompson has been targeted by the reality star’s fans during his first public appearance since the cheating allegations were published.

The 27-year-old NBA player was trolled by a fan of the mum-to-be who was holding up a sign reading, “We love Khloé”.

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, was the first time Tristan returned home and appeared in public since footage of him allegedly cheating with multiple women surfaced this week.

Khloé is also in Cleveland as she prepares to give birth to their first child together, a daughter.

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Other fans noted on Twitter that Tristan was booed when he appeared on the court:

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As Tristan returns to work, Khloé is said to be “distraught” over the whole scandal.

“Her entire world has been turned upside down. She cried hysterically all night. She begged to come back to L.A. and tried to find any way to make it work but her doctor wouldn’t let her,” a source told E! News.

“She just wants to be with her family and leave as soon as possible. Kris is there and completely supporting her.”

This article originally appeared on WHO.

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Instagram Model Among Dead In Horror Plane Crash In US

She was friends with Kendall Jenner

An Instagram model is among the six people who died in a horror plane crash in the US earlier this week. 

According to PEOPLE, the small plane headed to Las Vegas plummeted into an Arizona Golf just 15 minutes after take off. 

Scottsdale police said 23-year-old model Mariah Sunshine Coogan, who is said to be friendly with Kendall Jenner, died in the crash, along with Erik  Valente, 26, James Louis Pedroza, 28, Anand Anil Patel, 28, Helena Lagos, 22, and Iris Carolina Rodriguez Garcia, 23. 

Coogan shared videos on Instagram with the hashtag #VegasLetsGo aboard the Piper PA-24 Comanche just before the plane took off.

Pedroza has been identified as the aircraft’s owner and pilot.

As CBS reports, the 28-year-old checked in with air traffic control minutes before the plane crashed.

When asked “Are you experiencing any difficulty?” by an air traffic controller, Pedroza replied: “Uh, we’re good, we’re just a training lesson.”

Tributes have poured in for the six passengers, with Coogan’s mother Stacey describing her as a “bright light”.

“She’s been such a great child to have,” she told the Press Democrat. “I mean, she’s my first, and her middle name is Sunshine, and she has proven that name because any room she walks into, she smiles and brightens the whole room. I’m going to miss her so much.”

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Bachelor In Paradise’s Nina Reveals The Moment With Eden That Didn’t Make It To Air

And who she's turned to after leaving paradise

During Wednesday night’s dramatic Bachelor In Paradise rose ceremony, there was enough ugly crying to give Kim Kardashian a run for her money. 

Contestant Nina Rolleston, who was blindsided by Eden Schwencke’s decision to not give her a rose, is still shaken by the turn of events—and the experience of watching it on national television. 

“I probably cried through most of it and haven’t stopped since,” she tells marie claire. “It’s been a really, really tough twelve hours.”

Following her shock exit, we caught up with Nina to talk social media backlash, Canadian Daniel and the moment that didn’t make it to air. 

What in particular upset you while watching back last night’s episode? 

Apart from the copious amounts of abuse that I’ve been receiving online, I guess it’s just being that someone that I genuinely cared about giving me an ultimatum in something that was really awkward to me. When you end a conversation with ‘You’re my girl, let’s hug it out,’ it sort of made me feel like this was something that we would continue to work on, speak about and possibly compromise on in the future. It was definitely a complete blindside for me.

Are you still mad at Eden? 

One hundred percent. It did happen a few months ago and I had thought that I had moved on from it, but just watching the show and seeing how close we were, it reaffirmed the connection that I really thought we did have. Then, to see that within a day and a half of someone new walking in you could just sweep away everything that we had been through together… I had that temptation with Daniel and I still picked Eden.

I’m sorry to hear about the social media backlash—that sounds awful.

It’s been disgusting to be honest, I literally have not slept since the episode last night because I was deleting abusive horrible comments for nearly ten hours straight. It’s been disgusting abuse saying that I should have given [Eden] intimacy, we had known each other for long enough, and how disgusting to make someone wait that long.

I can’t get my head around how people think it’s okay to tell a woman what she should do with her own body in the times of the #MeToo movement. That just blows my mind, when you’re talking about consent and that they feel they have a right to comment on what I feel is right and comfortable for my body.

It’s definitely part of a wider conversation. Are there any huge moments that didn’t make it to air? 

Eden and I pretty much spent all day every day together, for the ten days we were there. I woke up every morning to him coming into my bungalow and giving me a good morning kiss on the cheek and we would go kayaking every morning, we would go have breakfast together, we would hang out all day and all night together, it would be him every single day tucking me into bed and saying goodnight. When people question our connection and our relationship that we had with each other, it’s really hard to relay or get across how much time we spent together.

Do you still keep in touch with Canadian Daniel Maguire after leaving the show?

I do, Daniel and I have a really great friendship and he’s been such an amazing support through this whole process and has been on the phone to me pretty much all night, supporting me and trying to stop the tears. It’s been great having him there.

Can you see that friendship developing into anything romantic?

Look, I think if distance wasn’t such a big thing… It’s pretty hard to cement something or build something fresh if you’re on opposite sides of the world. I don’t think that there’s a chance that it could turn into anything more but it’s definitely a very special friendship and we have a really great respect for each other.

When you were in Fiji, who looked like the most loved-up couple?

Oh god, Tara and Sam were so loved-up! The cutest thing you’ve ever seen in your whole life. So funny, so loving and they both have such a deep level to their personalities that they really connect.

Some of the contestants have reportedly been hooking up behind the scenes. Is that something you noticed?

Yeah look, there’s definitely relationships taking the next step and we are living with each other 24/7 and have the freedom of flexibility as we wish in paradise. You can choose where you’d like to sleep and if you’d share rooms or how much time you’d like to spend with people and things like that. So there are definitely things that people are comfortable with happening. We’re all adults and the production crew were very aware of that and very supportive of the choices we wanted to make.

I’m very curious to know if you’ve watched the show UnREAL?

I haven’t, no! When I left The Bachelor, some women felt so extremely manipulated and I was at the complete opposite spectrum of that. I think it just comes down to your mindset and the way that you see the situation and how emotionally involved you are in it. There’s people that say it’s really true and then there are a lot of us who think that it’s very untrue. 

Lastly, are you seeing anyone at the moment?

No, completely single. Very excited for my first weekend out to be openly single and to not have to keep people guessing over whether I’m single or not. It’s going to be a nice change!

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All Of Alexa Chung’s Most Amazing Hair Moments

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You’re Invited To The Global Summit Of Women

This unmissable networking event features speakers from all over the world

For over 27 years, the Global Summit of Women has been connecting women worldwide. This year, on April 26th – 28th, Sydney will host the summit for the first time in its long history, and marie claire are proud to be supporting such an important event.

The Global Summit of Women was conceived as the nexus at which all sectors – public, private and nonprofit – would come together under the common vision of dramatically expanding women’s economic opportunities globally. This is achieved through exchanges of working solutions and creative strategies forged by women leaders in different parts of the world. In fact, over 70 International organisations representing women from five continents are planning to be part of the 2018 Summit in Australia, along with women government Ministers and multilateral agency executives.

If you are keen to be a champion of change and to explore practical strategies and best practices in improving women’s economic status, this is a must see event for you.

 What the 2018 Summit Offers:

  • Inspirational role models from every continent among an impressive roster of over 80 presenters;
  • Ample networking opportunities at breakfasts, lunches, and receptions throughout the event.
  • Information on doing business with Australia and the Asia-Pacific region;
  • Insight into women driving business growth as consumers and business leaders;
  • Numerous sessions to help ‘grow’ your leadership skills, your business, and your network… and more!

For information on how you can access tickets, click here and download the summit brochure. Tickets range from $860 – $1270.

https://globewomen.org/globalsummit/?page_id=7

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Author Yassmin Abdel-Magied Has Been Deported From The US

She shared the news in a series of tweets

Australian author and TV personality Yassmin Abdel-Magie has shared her experience of being deported from the United States just three hours after arriving for a writer’s festival.

Taking to Twitter, Abdel-Magie said she had arrived at Minneapolis airport to appear at New York’s PEN World Voices Festival on a panel titled “The M Word: No Country for young Muslim Women”.

“I’m currently at the border and they’ve said I’m being deported,” Abdel-Magi wrote. “This should be fun. What are my rights?”

She continued: “They’ve taken my phone, cancelled my visa and are deporting me. Will follow up on messages once I understand what’s going on.”

“Roughly three hours since touch down in Minneapolis, I’m on a plane back. Subhanallah. Well, guess that tightening of immigration laws business is working, despite my Australian passport. We’re taking off now. What a time…” the author added. 

According to authorites, Ms Abdel-Magie was deported from the US because she did not hold the correct visa, the ABC reports. 

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“During the inspection, CBP officers determined this individual did not possess the appropriate visa to receive monetary compensation for the speaking engagements she had planned during her visit to the United States,” a spokesperson from the US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) said. 

“As such, she was deemed inadmissible to enter the United States for her visit, but was allowed to withdraw her application for admission. The traveler is eligible to reapply for a visa for future visits.”

Ms Abdel-Magied was put on a plane to Amsterdam.

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Suzanne Nossel, the chief executive of PEN America, told The Guardian she understood Ms Abdel-Magied had used her current visa in the past for other similar visits. 

“We understand that Yassmin was traveling on a type of visa that she had used in the past for similar trips without issue. We call on Customs and Border Patrol to admit her to the US so that she can take her rightful place in the urgent international conversation to take place at the festival next week,” Ms Nossel said. 

“The very purpose of the PEN World Voices Festival, founded after 9/11 to sustain the connectedness between the US and the wider world, is in jeopardy at a time when efforts at visa bans and tightened immigration restrictions threaten to choke off vital channels of dialogue that are protected under the First Amendment right to receive and impart information through in-person cultural exchange.”

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The Trailer For ‘Picnic At Hanging Rock’ Starring Natalie Dormer Is Here

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Ever since the news that Picnic At Hanging Rock, the eerie Australian 1975 film by Peter Weir (based on a book by Joan Lindsay) was to be rebooted, we’ve been anxiously awaiting further details.

Finally, the trailer for the six-episode TV series, produced by Foxtel, is here – and it looks every bit as ominous as the original. 

Starring Game of Thrones’ Natalie Dormer as the boarding school’s headmistress and Samara Weaving as one of the missing school girls, its heavy on Australian talent. Watch the trailer below:

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Tristan Thompson’s Ex Jordan Craig Reacts To Reports He Cheated On Pregnant Khloé Kardashian

She has some important words to share

Tristan Thompson has been photographed kissing and canoodling with multiple women who are not his pregnant girlfriend, Khloé Kardashian.

The 33-year-old expectant star is due to go into labour any day now in Ohio, where she lives with her 27-year-old NBA player boyfriend, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Amid the reactions to the upsetting news on social media, there has been an overwhelmingly negative response that Khloé somehow “deserved” to have this happen to her.

To explain: Tristan agreed to go on a blind date with Khloé in 2016, some time after finding out that his ex-girlfriend of two years, Jordan Craig, was pregnant. To our knowledge, Tristan had split from Jordan prior to his date with Khloé. Despite the lack of public animosity between the trio, some tabloids and fans have assumed that Khloé engaged in an affair with the NBA player.

Now that it appears the KUWTK star herself has been cheated on while pregnant, many are making harsh comments on social media about how it is her “karma.” Meanwhile, Jordan’s own Instagram feed is being flooded with hateful comments about Khloé and Tristan, and their unborn child.

Jordan, who shares her 16-month-old son Prince Thompson with Tristan, has now spoken out about the reactions with great dignity and respect for all involved.

“If you respect yourself and you respect others, you would never make light of the misfortune of anyone, nor would you feel indemnified when it comes at the expense of others. Wishing for peace for everyone,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.

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Here’s hoping people can take a leaf out of Jordan’s book, and acknowledge that nothing about this situation is “funny” or “deserved.”

Khloé and Tristan are yet to comment on the photos, videos or reports.

This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia. 

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Blake Lively Admits She’s “Relieved” When She’s Photoshopped

"It's our job as actors and/or models to be in shape"

Blake Lively has spoken out about the truth behind those glossy campaign images you see of her and her Hollywood peers, likening them to “an art form” rather than reflecting real life.

During a candid conversation about body image with Gigi Hadid for Harper’s Bazaar US, Lively stressed, “That’s definitely not how we wake up looking every single day of our lives.” 

“I’m guilty myself of being at a photo shoot and saying, ‘that looks terrible on me,’’ Lively goes on. “And they’re like, ‘we’ll fix it.’ And you’re so relieved.”

Lively adds: “It’s so important for young people not to compare themselves with what they see online.”

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Hadid, who frequently comes under fire for her fluctuating size, which she attributes to Hashimoto’s disease, reflected that she preferred her curves.

“When I had a more athletic figure, I was proud of my body because I was an amazing volleyball player and horseback rider,” she told Lively. “But after discovering that I have Hashimoto’s, I needed to eat healthy and work out. It was weird as a teenager, dealing with this when all of my friends could eat McDonald’s and it wouldn’t affect them.”

“If I could choose, I would have my ass back and I would have the tits I had a few years ago. But, honestly, we can’t look back with regret. I loved my body then, and I love my body now,” she said, adding: “Whoever is reading this, I want you to realise that three years from now you will look back at a picture from this time period and be like: ‘Wow, I was so hot. Why did I feel so bad about myself because of some stupid thing someone said?'”

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Mother’s Desperate Warning After Baby Almost Suffocates In Car Seat

All parents need to know this

When Scottish woman Kirsti Clark and her husband Christopher set out for a day trip with their young daughters, they could have never imagined the journey would end with a terrifying visit to the emergency room.

The couple had taken their three-week-old daughter Harper out of the car seat everytime they had stopped, but had got caught in peak hour traffic on the way home. After their two-hour drive, the three-week-old took a turn for the worse, Metro reports. 

At home, the parents placed Harper on a mat, and the infant’s lips began to turn blue and she struggled to breathe. Her jaw clenched shut and she started foaming at the nose and mouth.

“My husband got Harper out and put her on his knee but she looked like she couldn’t get comfy so he laid her down on her mat and she was kicking about,” 29-year-old Kirsti told Metro.

“I told him her lips looked blue and then he pointed out how red her cheeks were.

“He picked her up and I could tell straight away from his face that something was wrong.” 

The parents rushed the little girl to hospital and feared for the worst.

“The car journey was horrendous. I was trying to make sure she was breathing but I was shaking so much I couldn’t tell,” Kirsti recounted.

“When we got to the hospital I ran in with her in my arms. I was hysterical and crying, I shouted ‘please, please help her’ I think I scared the receptionist.”

As Mail Online reports, the little girl had suffered a seizure, but doctors managed to get her breathing again. 

Consultants warned the parents that babies kept in a car seat more than one hour could suffer oxygen deprivation.

Kirsti has since spoken out about the terrifying ordeal in order to warn parents about the potential dangers of having a baby in a car seat for even a short period of time.

“That’s why we knew we had to share what happened to Harper because parents need to know. Just two hours in a car seat and we could have lost her, it’s terrifying,” she told Metro

“I would tell every parent to just really carefully watch their babies and if they don’t absolutely need to be in the car seat take them out because it is not worth what we had to go through.

“Watch your baby and know your baby. If something doesn’t seem quite right take them straight to hospital.” 

You can find more information about how to use car seats correctly in Australia, and regulations about forward-facing, rear facing and booster seats via The Child Car Seats website.  

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You’ve Probably Been Using This Popular Beauty Product Wrong This Whole Time

And it’s not great news for your skin

If you’re a face mask enthusiast (and anything like us,) chances are you rarely abide by the time guideline suggested on the packet. But despite the good intentions, leaving the product on your mug all day won’t do your skin any extra favours – in fact, it’s likely the opposite.

“The reason that face masks have recommended ties is dependent on the ingredients,” Dermatica’s leading consultant dermatologist Dr Natalia Spierings told Metro, adding that the ones that contain acid are the most problematic. 

“These are time-sensitive because if they are left on for too long they can irritate the skin.”

And unless the dry, sensitised look is your jam, we’d avoid doing this with clay masks too.

“If the mask contains any irritant substance, such as glycolic acid, this can lead to irritant dermatitis,” Dr Daron Seukeran from skincare clinic sk:n explained.

“The substance might not irritate in the short duration, but if left on the skin too long it can cause redness, itching and dryness.”

So, what’s a girl in pursuit of perfection to do?

“It’s always recommended to use a moisturiser after a face mask, and make sure you stay within the guideline timings of the product to avoid any issues,” Dr Daron advises.

Something to remember next time you’re masking up.

This article originally appeared on Women’s Health.

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Sydney Couple Face Court For Feeding Malnourished Baby A Vegan Diet

Their 20-month-old daughter was hospitalised suffering seizures

A couple from the eastern suburbs of Sydney faced court yesterday, after their 20-month-old daughter was found to be severely malnourished and suffering rickets.

The 31-year-old woman and 33-year-old man pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless grievous bodily harm and failing to provide for a child, causing danger of serious injury, smh.com.au reports. 

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The baby was brought to the attention of police after she was admitted to Sydney Children’s Hospital suffering a seizure on March 10.

“Police will allege in court the girl’s parents fed the child a strict diet, which was severely deficient in nutrients for her to thrive,” the NSW Police statement reads.

News.com.au reports the baby girl was acutely deficient in vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc and iron. Police report her parents, both vegans themselves, kept the child on a vegan diet.

Hospital staff said her weight and height were both considerably below what they should be.

The parents are on bail until they face Waverley Local Court again on May 30.

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You Can Now Shop The Brand Behind Meghan Markle’s Engagement Dress

And rumoured wedding dress
Meghan Markle

When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released their official engagement portrait earlier this year, it’s safe to say the actor stole the show in her gorgeous couture Ralph & Russo gown, which featured a ruffle skirt and sheer embroidered bodice.

But fans wanting to emulate her look were a tad disappointed when they realised they couldn’t buy the designs , until now that is, because Net-A-Porter has just exclusively the brand’s first ready-to-wear collection online.

In case you’re not aware, the British haute couture designs come courtesy of Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo, and are worn by loads of celebs, including Meghan of course. She’s even rumoured to have picked the duo to design her wedding dress.

Although Meghan’s dress was of course couture, for SS18, the brand has branched out into slightly more affordable ready-to-wear Spring Summer 2018, without compromising on the brand’s elegant and glam DNA.

The result? 18 pieces including accessories and daywear pieces with a high octane twist. Think blouses in dusky rose with asymmetrical details, a traditional trench in shimmering rose gold and a blush pink gown with hexagon netted lace, flared sleeves and fully encrusted with degradé crystal embroidery.

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‘Veronica’ Is Being Called The Scariest Movie On Netflix Right Now

It's based on a terrifying true story

If you were brave enough to sit through A Quiet Place and are looking for the next horror film to watch through parted fingers, Netflix has you covered. 

Veronica, a Spanish horror film that is based on a terrifying true story, is being called the scariest thing on Netflix right now. 

From Spanish horror master Paco Plaza, Veronica tells the story of a 15-year-old Catholic school girl who holds a séance with her friends on the night of a solar eclipse. And while she attempts to speak to her dead father, she comes into contact with a much more sinister force.

It’s been billed as Spain’s answer to The Conjuring and rightly so—audiences and critics are scared out of their wits. 

See the trailer for Veronica and don’t watch it while home alone with the lights off unless you’re planning to never sleep again.

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