You’re on your way out of your apartment to go to a holiday party and you realize you’ve forgotten something important: the Secret Santa gift.
Or, even worse, you get the “I’m so excited for you to see what I got you for Christmas” text from your best friend who you really shouldn’t have forgotten about after you already got off the subway by her house.
But have no fear!
You don’t have to rush over to the mall or run back to your apartment to find something to regift, you can just go to your local drugstore!
Think about it.
They have everything you need.
Scissors, tape, tissue paper, bags, and PLENTY of stuff to put inside those bags.
Of course, you’ll still have to do a little finessing to make it seem like you’re not buying your friend/co-worker/slam piece a last minute gift from Walgreens, but it can be done — and here’s what you need to buy to fake it.
1. A box of decently fancy chocolates
In addition to the same bags of M&Ms and Twizzlers that you can find in any grocery store or bodega around the country, most drugstores also have a surprisingly large collection of semi-fancy chocolates.
So get that special person you completely forgot about a mystery box of Russel Stovers, Ferrero Roche, or anything else that looks almost fancy.
It may not be Godiva, but honestly, who’s ever that mad about getting chocolate at the holidays?
2. A card
Now I know what you’re thinking, a card isn’t a present, but it is if you’re woke.
Simply select a card and then write a little note about how you’ve made a donation in whoever’s name to some charity they’d be impressed with. They’ll never know it’s a lie and you’ll probably forget about the whole thing before you have time to feel like a bad person.
3. A picture frame
Most drugstores have a little photo kiosk off to the side somewhere where you can print out pictures from your phone, a flash drive, or maybe even the Internet.
So after you pick out a picture frame that doesn’t look like it fell out of a 99 cent bin, find some photo where the both of you look great, print it out, put it in the frame and voila, you’ve got yourself a sweet and sentimental gift that only a monster could be disappointed in.
4. A DIY Cake Mix Mason Jar Thing
You know how it’s all trendy and cute to give people mason jars filled with all the ingredients you need to make hot cocoa or cookies or anything else that would look cute on Tumblr?
You can do that yourself bb.
Drugstores have mason jars, or at least plastic equivalents, cake mixes, hot cocoa powder, marshmallows, and just about most anything else you would need for a basic baking project.
Find yourself a simple recipe online, buy all the ingredients you need, and put everything as neatly as you can into the mason jar.
And to make it extra legit, buy supplies to make a cute tag that looks like some sweet hipster woman on Etsy made it.
Whoever gets it will be none the wiser.
5. One of those “as seen on TV” products
Maybe you already know this, but drugstores typically have a whole section of an aisle dedicated to “as Seen on TV” products, like bacon molds and absorbent hair towels, or whatever.
Obviously, this option is kind of a crap shoot, but you never know, you just may find the PERFECT gift there.
6. A DIY Spa Package
This is kind of like option #4, but more versatile.
Buy your pal some bubble bath, a candle, a lighter, some nice smelling soap, and, if you happen to be on any prescription anxiety medication, you can pop a few of those bad boys in there too!
And if you wanna really go for the gold, instead of putting your DIY package into a bag or basket, you can beg whoever’s on the floor for a small cardboard box that they haven’t thrown away yet.
Buy some bubble wrap, tape it up and pretend like it’s something you got shipped to your apartment WEEKS ago.
In collaboration with StyledbyPhil, the producer of NYC’s FASHUN TWEEK! — NYC’s unofficial platform for today’s freshest designers — took over the lobby of the Parisian Hotel in South Beach for a night where fashion, art and performance seamlessly collided during Art Basel.
Carrie Morrissey is the Designer and Founder of ISLYNYC, and she shared her experience with Galore.
Walking into the Parisian Hotel on the Wednesday night before the start of Satellite Art Show was exhilarating.
Left behind were the sweaters and furrowed brows of NYC. People were aflutter with excitement for what was to come, and anticipation replaced anxiety as the planning that had been done was about to be set in motion — in Miami — where the heat and spice of the city was already permeating our cold bones.
Artists ran between the three floors, carrying their creations and drooling over others work. As the weekend unfolded some of the most inspiring and enlightened visitors walked through the doors of Satellite — refreshed by the raw, real energy and creative output filling the rooms.
Satellite was a hub for the anti-machine artists, not only were there many Artists from Brooklyn — read Bushwick — there were artists from around the world who were all pushing back against the white monied corporate art scene, proving that art is for the masses by the masses and beautiful and gritty and driven.
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The energy created was palpable and people were visibly moved by the art encompassing the space.
Each room was a testament to celebration, sadness, drive and the need for diversity in life, for the desire to visually express the world around us, to use our hands to forge materials, technology to manipulate and each other to collaborate to make things greater than oneself.
Gigi Hadid’s bestie, Taylor Swift, and her boyfriend, Zayn Malik, just released a love song together.
And not just any kind of love song — it’s the kind filled with longing falsettos and sultry moaning that shoots to #1 on iTunes in one hour.
Every girl’s dream, right?
The song, called “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” will be featured on the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack, which means we’ll all probably be hearing it everywhere for the next six months.
Now just because an attractive man and a leggy woman sing a love song together doesn’t mean there’s anything deeper going on, and let’s be real, there’s nothing going on between T Swift and Zayn-o, but still, don’t tell me you wouldn’t be a little less than enthused about your BFF and BF singing lyrics like this to each other’s face:
“I don’t wanna live forever, ‘cause I know I’ll be living in vain / And I don’t wanna fit wherever / I just wanna keep calling your name until you come back home.”
Calling your name?
No thank you.
Like a good girlfriend/bestie, Gigi publicly told the world that she listened to it, but she’s not exactly shouting from the rooftops, “OMG listen to this song from my two favorite people.”
Moving forward with the theme of feminism and becoming stronger individuals as 2016 crashes and burns to the damn floor, singer FLETCHER released her debut EP earlier this year, which includes four tracks that remind us to stay strong in the face of adversity and any BS the world throws at us.
You may have heard some of her earlier bangin’ tunes like “War Paint” or “Live Young, Die Free” which have mucho millions of spins on Spotify. Her newest single, “Princess,” keeps us along the path of empowerment reminding us, “don’t let your crown fall.” The video addresses serious subject matters such as bulimia, body image and gender issues of which FLETCHER says, “I wanted to bring these issues to the forefront because when I wrote the song, these were some of the issues that people around me were going through.”
There’s a moment in the video that implies that FLETCHER herself has dealt with some issues, to which she says, “My entire life I’ve struggled with mental health. I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and intrusive thoughts from a very young age and have always struggled with anxiety. The pause in the middle of the song is just sort of a pause in the craziness of life, a realization that life isn’t supposed to be easy, but that it can still be beautiful and hopeful even amidst the chaos.”
FLETCH wanted to make sure that the video doesn’t portray these issues as being easy to solve, and explains: “Don’t Let Your Crown Fall,” means regardless of the shit going on in life, even when it’s kicking you down, it reminds us to hold our heads up high, be proud of who we are, and stand up for what we believe in.”
Check the video out below and our lil’ Q&A with the FLETCH, below.
What message are you hoping to bring to fans and listeners with this video/song?
I don’t want this video message to be taken as some cheesy thing about solving all your problems, because a lot of times they might not get solved. What I want to get across is that regardless of what we’re dealing with, we can still be princesses in our own unique way. Regardless of gender, age, identity, orientation, race, regardless of what we’re going through, I want people to see no matter how different we are from one another or how different our issues may be, that we are not going through life alone. Everyone has a story and everyone is fighting for their own version of a fairytale, whatever that may look like.
Many of your other songs have to do with female empowerment or finding freedom in a way, was this done on purpose for this EP or did this just happen naturally during the writing process?
This was never done on purpose. Though I do consider myself a feminist, these stories really came out of me naturally and just found their way into song form. Once the project was complete, I titled it “Finding FLETCHER” as I realized I was discovering who I was an as an artist and woman through this process.
How do you hope to inspire fans with your singing and performing?
Performing is one of the most liberating and freeing experiences for me. I want to inspire people to find their outlet, to find what makes them feel the most free and what empowers and inspires them. The best part of performing out live is seeing faces in the audience enjoy my music and singing along. That always give me so many feels.
Last week, we found out that the most common day to get cheated on was right before Thanksgiving because people wanted to get their sinning out of the way before the holidays. Lovely.
Now, statisticians who study Facebook relationship status posts have announced that the most common day for people to break up is December 11th, which is this upcoming Sunday.
Perhaps it’s because people find out about the cheating their partner did a couple of weeks ago? Or maybe people randomly decide they changed their minds about wanting to be cuffed for the holiday season?
Either way, we’re kind of surprised, because we’d totally think the most common day for breakups was towards the end of cuffing season, not towards the beginning. Wait, is cuffing season a lie?!?
No, no, it’s not. If you take a look at the below graph, it appears that right before spring break is close to tying December 11th as the most popular time for people to break up. Let’s be real, who wants to go to Cancun with a bae?
Then again, people who go FBO (Facebook official) are probably in pretty serious relationships, because who really does that anymore? So maybe it’s just that they’ve been dating forever and they randomly decide around the holidays that they want to be a hoe this New Years instead of kissing the same old loser for the third year in a row.
Whatevs. I would say that maybe you should hold your bae extra close on Sunday, but if your relationship is solid, you know better than to worry about it.
Unless your boo has a specific/expensive passion like photography or skateboarding, a lot of times the default-gift to get a guy is some form of clothing or accessories.
Sure, it’s not the most exciting thing, but it also means that you can subtly improve your boyfriend’s questionable style while also looking like you’re being nice. For obvious reasons, don’t buy him a pair of skinny jeans if he’s a total jock, but we’ve selected some “safe” pieces that will look hot on your man.
We also talked to the styling team behind JackThreads to get a dude’s insight into how to finesse his style.
Every dude already wears jeans, unless your man wears strictly sweatpants, in which case good luck. If you buy him jeans in a relatively safe color, but still a little diff from his norm, he’ll definitely wear them. JackThreads recommends pairing them with their classic oxford or cashmere crew, depending on how much you want to spend on bae.
Every man needs a good watch, and if your man doesn’t have one, it’s a great gift idea. MVMT watches are super affordable, but they also look really nice. I got one for my boyfriend for his birthday and not only did he love it, but every time we go out he gets compliments on it and I can take credit. Win-win.
A Henley tee is another super safe style piece that most dudes would wear, the key is to get it in a size that will fit your bae nice and snug so he can show off his biceps and pecs. It’s as comfy as his favorite tee, but will look way more stylish and less bummy.
Okay, what is it with guys and wearing beanies emblazoned with sports team logos? For a hike, fine, but for a night out? No thanks. This classic JT beanie is a great accessory to add on to whatever you’re buying bae, plus you don’t have to worry about whether it’ll fit him or not.
Ditch that black t-shirt your boo resorts to every Saturday night and try gifting him this button up that he won’t save for the weekdays. Its kind of like a graphic tee for men, but not tacky.
If your man is going to bummed about just getting straight up clothes, consider a subscription service like Urban Dapper Club. Basically, your man will receive 5-6 accessories and grooming items per month. Not only does this mean that you won’t have to force him to buy shit that he really needs, but he’ll also have a chance to change up his style each month.
Not every guy regularly rocks a bomber jacket, but if you think your man would be down, then you should def consider purchasing him one. JackThread’s styling team says that bomber jackets, along with cap-toe boots and cuffed denim, are some of the biggest trends for dudes right now. This one is very non-Hypebeast, which keeps it more on the classic side and ups the chance of him actually wearing it.
There’s no detail that’s off-limits to the Kardashians, which is why Khloé just wrote an exposé called “I Reveal My Favorite Bra and Underwear Brands.”
Only she doesn’t reveal her favorite lingerie brands, she just writes about how she would never be caught dead in something that’s not a thong, while her older sister Kourtney actually has the nerve to wear granny panties to the gym sometimes.
“I don’t have period panties,” Khloé claimed. “I only wear thongs. Kourtney does, though! She’ll show up to a workout and I’m like, ‘Kourtney, are you wearing granny panties?’ LOL!”
Khloé then went on to claim that not only does she only wear thongs, but she only wears thongs that match her bras.
“My thongs are all made by the same brands as my bras because I like to match. Kris Jenner’s number-one piece of advice is to always wear matching bras and underwear because you never know who’s going to see it. Words to live by!”
Must be nice to have that kind of time on your hands, Khlo. Must be nice.
Having a toned butt is hot, but spending hours in the gym to get one is not.
Luckily for us, Gigi Hadid has a genius trick that doesn’t involve trainers, gym memberships or fancy equipment.
Just you, your kitchen and a Post-It note.
“Recently for the VS show, I put a sticky note in my kitchen, and every time I walked past the quarts sticky note, I had to do 15 squats,” Gigi revealed during a Reebok event. “It’s a good trick because it reminds you that you have integrity with yourself. No one else is watching, so I have to just do it for myself.”
Plus it’s cheap — and not too time-consuming.
If you have time to reheat a cup of coffee, you have time to do 15 squats.
So maybe this new year, instead of making an unrealistic resolution to go to the gym every day, maybe just set your sights on doing this instead.
If it’s good enough for Gigi, it’s good enough for any of us!
People like to accuse our generation of not knowing how to grow up.
And you know, it’s kind of true. We can’t buy houses, we’re paying college bills for 20 to 30 years instead of just four, and none of us know how the fuck we’re going to retire when social security gets eaten up by our parents and there’s jack shit left for us.
So, yeah, if we’ve got a little Peter Pan syndrome, I think we’ve got a right to that.
Who wouldn’t want to keep one foot grounded in the days of obsessing over dinosaurs and spaceships, when everything came in primary colors and nobody cared if our clothes matched or not?
These are the thoughts you might find yourself having when you look at Coach’s women’s pre-fall 2017 collection, which was shown at Pier 94 last night. Some of us (read: me) didn’t make it on time for the actual show because of the whole perpetual-kid thing. But the after-party in honor of Coach’s 75th anniversary, full of prosecco, neon lights, disco, and hip hop, was lit.
But anyway, back to the clothes: on the girlier looks, the theatrically big buckles and bows, dainty hair barrettes, and a distinct lack of bodycon reminded me of playing dress-up. The bomber jackets, graphic sweaters, and movement-friendly trousers took me back to the days of hastily changing into play-clothes after school to meet my friends and play outside.
Creative director Stuart Vevers has been moving Coach toward classic Americana instead of the suburban mall vibes that accompany the brand. And last night, with the playful clothes and Route 66-esque scenery, I was in the mood to retreat back into childhood for more reasons than the fun of it all: there’s also the fear of our incoming president. Those of us who grew up during the Obama years are about to be longing for childhood and adolescence for that reason, too.
Still, if anything shows our country’s greatness (present-tense, not just past), it’s creative displays like this one, which pulled in wholly American imagery: road trips, NASA, classic cars, neon lights. American culture is created by people, not presidents, despite the government’s efforts to slow down progress sometimes.
The whole effect is yet another covetable Coach ready-to-wear collection. Oh, and about the bags, since Coach wouldn’t be Coach without ’em: the ones on the runway last night were nice and cheeky, with dinosaurs and pop-colored leather to make their mark instead of the pink C-prints of yesteryear. Because in case you didn’t get the memo, the new Coach is not only Americana af but cool with a capital C.
While not every 2016 fashion trend has been a winner — and red carpets have been noticeably boring — here are 11 outfits that we’ll remember forever… or at least as long as we’re not senile.
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From wearing corsets as outwear to wearing see-through thigh high boots, more than any celebrity this year, Kim Kardashian redefined what was acceptable to wear in public.
Unfortunately, the packaging is all that we can see in the video, which promises that it’s “coming soon” with a hashtag.
Will they be matte eyeshadows? Sparkly ones? Will there be a black shadow included for the goth part of us to compliment all the pastels? Guess we’ll have to wait and find out, just like the thousands of fans that have commented on her post flipping their shit in suspense.
Hopefully she releases the palette soon, so you can buy it with your Christmas money before you spend it all on alcohol.
Nothing is more meaningful than giving someone a gift that is handmade or baked. Especially for your friends that are the “let’s get lit” kind of friends, which, let’s be honest, are the best kind of friends.
And the best kind of friends deserve the best kind of gifts. So why not get lit and treat them (and yourself) to pot brownies?
Here’s the easiest recipe for making all of your friends the best pot brownies on earth! Keep in mind this process is a little lengthy if you are making your own oil, but still, I promise they are worth the wait.
1. Getting the Oil
The oil is the most important part, and is where the active THC in the brownies come from. If you live in a state where weed is legal, then you could probably just buy the oil directly from a dispensary or online. If you are this lucky, skip to step 3. For those of us who are unfortunate and live in states where it’s still illegal, we do not condone breaking the law, but in the interest of education, we will tell you how an outlaw would do it: they would go the old route of DIY extraction, which is workable but more expensive.
2. Making Your Own Oil
To make your own, you need to first heat up the weed to activate all the THC. What I would do is grind all of the weed I’m using (which if I am making an entire batch of brownies is close to half an ounce of weed) into a really fine powder.
For every half ounce of weed you use, add one cup of oil. I use coconut because it has a really high fat content, and the more fat, the more active the THC becomes.
Combine both in either a double-boiler or slow cooker and leave them on low for at least 6 hours. Stir the mixture occasionally. This way, all the weed will be activated without scorching and ruining the potency of the weed. If you notice any burning, add a small amount of water.
After it has been completely heated, use a cheese cloth to strain the oil from the weed solids. The oil’s shelf life is at least two months, and can be extended if you refrigerate it.
3. The Mix
I will literally use the Betty Crocker box brownie mix. As long as you have the mix and are replacing the butter/oil component with the same amount of cannabis oil or butter the recipe requires, then you’re good. My only word of advice with baking the brownies is to use caution when using high heat. Sometimes that can scorch the oil too, even in baking, so just keep an eye on the brownies while they are baking.
4. Get Lit
Let them cool for a few mins and then eat tf up! If you made an entire batch of brownies with the oil, don’t eat too much. The high you get from an edible is so much different than just smoking it, and it will hit you later. You might not realize just how much you’ve eaten.
They’re so good, and remember to share with your friends!
There are a shit load of iconic lines and potential Instagram captions from Beyonce’s “Formation,” but one fan favorite is, “When he fuck me good, I take his ass to Red Lobster.”
Because shit, how else can you reward some guy for giving you good dick than with cheesy biscuits, right?
Well, it turns out that in the original version of the song, written by one half of Rae Sremmurd, Slim Jxmmi, the line was “If you fuck me good, I’ll take your ass to Margiela.”
So, how the hell did the song go from the high-end fashion house to the low-end seafood chain? Because Queen B is relatable af, obvi.
After producer Mike WiLL gave Beyonce the track, she chose to switch the line up.
WiLL noted that Bey “wrote both of her verses and she got inspired by what Jxmmi said,” in his interview with Red Bull Music Academy.
If Beyonce never changed the Margiela line, it would’ve just been another track that talks about brands that the majority of us can never afford. But now, it’s something that we can all appreciate. I mean, when our baes fuck us good, we can actually take them to Red Lobster. How legit is that?
Draya Michele may have risen to fame on reality television but she has always been more than the woman represented on Basketball Wives LA.
Since leaving the cast, Draya continues to flourish as a fashion designer, actress, and mother, and with not even a glance at her haters. She’s too busy taking meetings or finding inspiration for her three clothing lines to be bothered.
When you look at her, she doesn’t want you to see the reality star, but instead a woman who is unafraid to speak her mind and can make anything happen.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? As a child, I wanted to be a musician, I thought I was going to be a singer or something.
Nice, do you have a good voice? I do not have a good voice! So, you know, the singing career never actually flourished for me.
When did you decide that you wanted to get into fashion? It was something that I was always interested in and always tried my hand at. I used to draw pictures of clothes as a kid and then I eventually bought a sewing machine and I attempted to learn how to sew. I mean, it didn’t fully click until about 25 years old and then I was just like, I gotta get out of Pennsylvania and I gotta do this and I have to go to the next big city that I can get to and make it happen there.
How many clothing lines do you currently have? The three clothing lines I currently have are my swimsuit line which is called Mint Swim, I have an urban girl’s line called Fine Ass Girls, and I have a women’s clothing line called Beige and Cocoa that I just launched. They’re three completely different lines. They all have their own fan base. For Mint Swim and stuff, the girl is a summertime or adventurous type of girl, and we have a variety of sizes, so we cater to almost everyone. Fine Ass Girls is a very young brand so it’s for girls that are influenced by pop culture, influenced by social media, stuff like that. And then Beige and Cocoa is my more mature and sophisticated line for women, that’s the stuff I kind of moved into for myself so that’s why I created that.
What inspires you when you’re creating new pieces for them? Definitely social media is one of the things that I get a lot of ideas from. I really love Pinterest and a lot of times I will just search a specific thing. Like sometimes I’ll just search gray sweaters and I’ll look at them for hours. Sometimes I search for things that aren’t clothing and I get inspired by that. I get inspired by watches, I get inspired by cars, jewelry inspires me, but pretty much it’s a lot of social media, it’s a lot of Pinterest.
Pinterest inspires me too! Haha. Tell me something interesting about the way that you create. Interestingly enough, I sketch everything out myself first. It usually looks like a Kindergartner did it and then I send it to a professional sketch artist so that they can re-sketch it the right way but I do try. I want people to know they may never get to see my sketches but they exist.
Who are your favorite designers? I really love Tom Ford, really love Zac Posen, and I really love Victoria Beckham.
Overall who inspires you? That is going to go back again to Victoria Beckham. She’s definitely like, the GOAT of this life. She’s a mom, she’s a wife, and she does all these jobs and she never has on flat shoes. She’s doing all these things in heels and a big giant purse and she’s just kind of magical. It’s like, how does she do it all?
What middle school fashion trend do you regret? Oh my gosh, the Soda sneakers! Like the big old platform Spice Girl shoes! The white ugly ones.
Oh, haha, they look like Bratz doll shoes. Yeah, and they look like they might be for someone who’s handicapped. So I wore those, and I used to wear those teddy bear backpacks like from Clueless. Those were bad.
What has been your favorite aspect of being a public figure? I appreciate that people trust me and they trust my judgment. Being that I’m the head of a few brands, it’s really important that you have a fan base first, but also that you have a fan base that trusts you, and mine really does. They don’t think that I’m going to try to sell them any crap because I’m not. For my companies, or for any other companies, I’m not going to endorse anything I don’t believe in.
What do you dislike the most about being a public figure? I guess the privacy. Privacy is hard to obtain so people feel like you owe them a lot because they feel like they know so much. When there’s something you decide specifically you want to keep from the public, it makes them kind of want to know about it even more. And it’s just hard to keep a secret in this industry.
What do you think is the biggest misconception about you? I think that people think because I come from a reality TV background that the highlights of the show are my highlights. If you could watch the best of Draya on a reality show, it’s gonna show you these really crappy highlights that aren’t my best moments, they’re just the best moments of the show. And I think a lot of people may think that that’s how I really am and think I’m a little bit aggressive or violent. You could take it a whole bunch of different ways depending on what you look at but none of those are me. I was literally put in an environment with women I did not know that did not like me so it was very hard to go to work every day and be happy about it, so a lot of the time I seemed very miserable and I’m not anymore.
How do you deal with haters? Haters come in all forms. Haters come in the form of friends and those kind of people who I feel like are friends or frenemies, I try to get away from them. I try to minimize the people in my life that are not full supporters of me and my ideas and stuff like that. I don’t want any yes men but I don’t want any haters around me. And then there’s hate on social media and it used to bother me when people gave me negative comments and now I just leave them. I used to delete them, I used to write back, and now I’m just like whatever, people are entitled to their own opinion. It is what it is. Everyone’s not gonna like my dress, everyone’s not gonna like my shoes, everyone’s not gonna like my caption, and that’s just the way of the world. I can’t just filter through to block the haters out, I gotta let them live, so that is how I deal with them. I let them get their little shine on in the comments.
What would you say is an insecurity you have learned to accept and how have you learned to accept it? I always had insecurities about how people viewed me. I used to be afraid to speak around certain people that I felt were at a higher level in life than me because I felt like if I said the wrong thing, I’d be judged for it and I just didn’t want anyone to think that I was stupid or uneducated or just plain ignorant. A lot of times my insecurities made me seem quiet to where I may have had an opinion, I just wasn’t confident enough to say what it was at the time. I also had insecurities just about being unable to hold an educated conversation with educated people. I learned that opinions are unique to the individuals and people want to hear what I have to say and if they’re having a conversation with you, that’s the first sign that they want to hear what you have to say. I’ve learned now to just speak my mind and to say things that I truly believe in, that way when it’s time to defend myself, I can because it’s real.
What’s a day like in your life? I get up, I have some coffee, I play with my baby a little bit, feed him breakfast, and then I go off to work. I usually work all day and my work days consist of different things. I have all these brands so I dedicate different days to different brands. I also do phone interviews and take meetings, answer emails, and I have personal errands that I try to squeeze in. I like to fill my days up and I love to be busy. When I don’t have anything to do, I don’t feel productive.
What do you carry in your every day bag? My phone charger, a portable charger just in case I’m not around any electricity, lip balm, so much change in the bottom of my bag that it’s unbelievable, and candy. I eat these old-fashioned wild cherry hard candies, you can only find them at Michael’s Craft Store, and I love them. They’re amazing. And that’s it. I need my lip balm, and some money, and the candy, and that’s it.
What is the most important aspect of your self care? I definitely think that getting enough sleep is the most important thing. It gives your mind a rest and my mind runs daily, sometimes my thoughts keep me up at night and sometimes I go to sleep to escape my thoughts. I think sleep is very healthy, it’s very soothing, and a lot of us need more of it than we’re actually getting.
What is the biggest thing that you hope people learn from you? I hope that people learn that you can come from anywhere in the world because I come from a small city that people haven’t even heard of and I had goals and I reached them. I still have more goals and they are what motivate me to get out of bed every day and keep going. I think that girls, especially, need to know that the world is your oyster and you can be whatever you want to be.
What is next for you? Besides my clothing lines – I’m still developing the Spring and Summer collections – I’ve tried my hand at acting and I really enjoy it. I have a lot of acting projects coming out. I have a movie coming out called True To The Game that should be out soon, another movie called All In that should be out soon, so I’ve shot a few projects that I’m just waiting now to see the final results.
Top: Miau by Clara Rotescu | Bustier: Benito Santos | Skirt: Moda Xpress | Gloves: Bruno Carlo | Bag: Ceecode | Earrings: Melody Ehsani | Shoes: Becki Coakley
Starting now everything I write will be about alcohol so I can start calling my drunken stupors “research.”
I sat down to do said “research” in my tiny Airbnb in NYC last weekend and ended up getting too drunk to finish, so I’ll be the first to admit that some of this information came straight from google and my equally drunk/cheap friends/mom.
Please bear with me while I attempt to describe seven cheap wines that don’t taste like shit.
Ravenswood Vintner’s Merlot is a new personal favorite of mine! It costs just under $7 and it’s 13.5% alcohol content will get you drunker than you can say, “Tiff, don’t get too drunk before you finish this article.” This red wine is described (by people who actually know what they’re talking about) as smooth and supple. I agree. So will you.
Delicato Family Vineyards Chardonnayat $6 is a California white and is from one of the fastest growing wine companies in the world. Which is great news for when you and everyone you know buy this wine by the case.
If there’s ever been a debate about whether Trader Joe’s or Whole Food’s is better… let me just add that Trader Joe’s has BALLER wines. And they’re cheap. Trader Joe’s2007 TBD Rougeis a $5.99 14.5% zinfandel wine that surprisingly doesn’t taste alcoholic. Like, at all.
Next on the list of cheap wines that don’t taste like shit is MapucheSauvignon Blanc.This light-bodied, dry, white wine is only $10.
Züm Mosel Riesling 2010is a $7.99 wine and is said to have the perfect combination of acidity and sweetness. But honestly, the only thing that matters to me is that it doesn’t taste like cat pee.
And lastly, if you want to get really fancy, you can pick up an $11.99 bottle or $19.99 magnum of Korbel champagne (my favorite is the Brut — it’s literally comparable to Veuve Cliquot.)
Babies these days are practically born with an iPhone in their hand. Even your big sister and other peeps that are barely older than you will scold you for constantly being on your phone, posting on Instagram, or having 100 second Snapchat stories.
But whatever, they don’t know your life, right?
They actually don’t know the statistics either. Because even though you may assume that Generation Z is all about that selfie life, millennials actually post more.
Boo-yah, bitches!
Generation Z shares 40% fewer selfies than millennials do, which is a pretty big percentage.
It’s unclear if these percentages take into consideration how many selfies people take that they don’t share, because it’s also been shown that Generation Z is much more selective with sharing selfies, whereas millennials might just YOLO and post every single one they took in the bar bathroom.
Either way, I think we’d probably count this as a win for Gen Z. Maybe we’re actually learning to live in the moment rather than worry about our Snapchat views? Or maybe we’re just less shameless with taking selfies with our dogs and babies and thinking that our Facebook friends actually care.
Anyone who’s worth a damn knows what’s up when they hear beauty keywords like Botox, Juvederm, Restalyne or Sculptra.
And while those magical beauty tools can be great if you’re into that sort of thing, we’re headed in another direction. We’re talking about the other needle: acupuncture.
Maybe you’ve already experienced acupuncture. Maybe you haven’t. Maybe on your most recent appointment, you mentioned a slight head cold, and that’s when your doctor put four needles in your face.
Maybe when you woke up the next morning you were not only glowing, but looked five years younger. Just saying.
While traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture is commonly associated with health issues like migraines, autoimmune disorders, osteoarthritis, anxiety, depression, back pain, its cosmetic benefits are lesser known.
Studies are slowly picking up on its benefits, but it’s tough because one of the biggest issues is that there is no “placebo” when conducting medical trials. You either have needles in your face, or you don’t.
That’s why medical research on the matter is weak sauce. A 2012 study completed by the Tsukuba University of Technology found that acupuncture can increase the water and oil content of facial skin.
“Acupuncture might, therefore, contribute to enhancing the appearance of the skin,” the study says. “We are currently preparing a larger-scale study to verify these findings.”
In celebration of Galore’s latest issue, the Art Issue, some of our favorite badass babes gathered at the Hollywood Roosevelt for a VIP dinner and later at 1OAK for the turnup DJed by Paris Hilton herself. Inspired by our cover stars Paris Hilton and Sofia Richie, we talked to our girls about the importance of being entrepreneurs and icons. Scroll to read what they said & to see exclusive pics!
“You’re gorgeous, you better own it, be a boss – because life is too short to be anything else. ” -PARIS HILTON
“Be your own boss, do your own thing, because you don’t need to rely on a man!” – SOFIA RICHIE
“It’s important to run the game and be your own boss!”
-@Pizzapizza_nisa NARESSA VALDEZ
“Tonight we celebrate Paris Hilton and I think it’s really important to make money as a girl because we need girl power, woo!”
-@AmandaSteele AMANDA STEELE
“Paris is inspiring because really does her own thing and just owns it.”
-@Morganvickery_ MORGAN VICKERY
“It’s important for a girl to be her own boss because girls are bosses regardless, you feel me?”
-@Diamondwhite DIAMOND WHITE
“I think its important to be a woman entrepreneur because we need our own businesses and it’s cool and awesome!”
-@Skaijackson SKAI JACKSON
“I just wanted remind you guys especially the ladies to create your own brands and have your own thing!”
-@Nazaninmandi NAZANIN
“It’s important to make your own money so you don’t have to fuck an old man, you can marry who you want.”
-@Giageneveive GIA GENEVEIVE
“It’s so important to run your own brand because you must keep control of your creative vision!”
-@kilokish KILO KISH ROBINSON
“I just wanted to tell all you girls to be strong and stick together!”
-@bellabharris BELLA HARRIS
“It’s important to be your own person so you can express yourself and wear whatever the fuck you want!”
Welcome to Galore horoscopes, where we’ll advise you on whether to expect drama, chill vibes, hot sex, or all of the above over the coming week.
Peep your sign’s seven-day forecast, starting Monday and ending the following Sunday, below. Pro tip: instead of your sun sign, make sure to read your rising sign as it’s far more accurate.
ARIES
This week a marvelous full moon in Gemini will be illuminating your 3rd house of communication and media. A website or blog you’ve been working could get major recognition now. It could also happen that you take a fun weekend trip. Venus and Mars are still booming your social sector. Ask your friends if anybody is up for a little adventure before Christmas.
TAURUS
On Tuesday a full moon in Gemini marks a financial highlight for. The moon will illuminate your 2nd house of money and income. You could be kick-starting a successful financial plan for the future or maybe you find a new money making source. Full moons can also create endings. Don’t be upset if you are forced to let go of one of your belongings.
GEMINI
This week’s full moon in your sign marks a highpoint of 2016 for you! A personal project or a relationship is reaching its boiling point. Think back and see how far you have come. It’s time to celebrate all of your year’s accomplishments, Gemini! Get wasted before New Year’s, you deserve it!
CANCER
This week is important to release all negativity from 2016. You are a water sign, which means you absorb energies like a sponge — positive and negative. On Tuesday a full moon in Gemini, your 12th house of the unconscious will help you to say goodbye to what isn’t serving you anymore. This way you will be ready to start 2017 on a powerful positive note.
LEO
On Tuesday a potent full moon in Gemini will be hitting your 11th house of friends and dreams. A dream dear to you could come true now. Alternatively, you could loose one of your friends. Don’t be sad, what will be will be. Mars and Venus are still in your partnership sector. If single, it is highly likely that you could meet somebody now. Make sure to leave the house.
VIRGO
This week is all about reaching new heights in the career department. A full moon in Gemini illuminates your 10th house of reputation and professional success. A project you have been working on or a job change could be on the cards. It’s been a hectic year, go celebrate your victories.
LIBRA
Are you graduating or returning from a world trip? You have definitely reevaluated your beliefs this year. A full moon in Gemini, your exotic 9th house of higher learning and spirituality marks a new height of consciousness for you. Make sure to catch up with family members and friends.
SCORPIO
What a hot week for you, Scorpio. It’s time to get festive, if possible with a partner. A full moon in kinky Gemini is firing up your 8th house of deep sexuality and intimacies. This is a very intense Moon for you, but are a sign that likes intensity, so no worries. Tuesday could be one of your most sexually rewarding days of 2016.
SAGITTARIUS
Break up or make up? This week’s full moon in Gemini your opposite sign will be highlighting your 7th house of relationships and other people. Full moons are intense. A relationship might be coming to an end. You are a free spirit and if you feel trapped you won’t feel alive. Alternatively, a full moon can make everything more serious including your relationships, which means you guys could be taking it a step further and strengthening your bond.
CAPRICORN
At this week’s full Moon in Gemini, your 6th house of health and routine you might decide to end a bad habit. It could be smoking, drinking or junk food. Capricorns are hardcore. If they decide to do something, they stick to their goal until the bitter end. You have full lunar support to go hit the gym so you can feel real good when reuniting with your folks for Christmas.
AQUARIUS
Aquarius go find that mistletoe. Anything could happen this week from wild to crazy to serious. A full moon in Gemini will fire up your 5th house of fun, true love, and creativity. You probably are adding some final touches to your creative masterwork. A person who you are currently seeing is giving you more than just butterflies. Are you guys ready to take the next step or could this be the end? Whatever happens, sexy Mars and love planet Venus are still in your sign, making you more desirable than ever.
PISCES
This week focuses on your domestic situation, dear Pisces. A full moon in Gemini your 4th house of home and family will center your attention on an issue related to your living situation. Maybe a roommate is moving out or you feel like it is time to update your residence. Alternatively, a family matter could be solved now.
Fishnets are such a thing right now. The hosiery that was once reserved for showgirls and hussies is now super trendy and acceptable to wear in places other than the red light district.
But because everyone is wearing fishnets, you might want to change up your tights game, at least a little bit. We’ve scoured the internet for pairs of tights that pack a punch like fishnets, but are unique in their own way.
Like basic black tights, but better. The dragon embellishments is everything, and maybe you can convince some idiot dudes at the bar that it’s a real tat so you can feel badass for the night.
Black goes with everything, but this dark purple can definitely match with a lot of the shit in your wardrobe, and give you a leg up (pun intended) on everyone rocking the basic black fishnets.
You can buy those cute, but horribly impractical lace up boots that everyone has been wearing, or you can buy tights like these and fake it. Considering they’re only $7, it seems like the better deal.
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