The only thing worse than hanging with your family over the holidays? Buying people gifts! There’s never really enough time to prepare for the shit show shopping sprees that comes with the holiday season. No worries however, because we’ve got you covered—the easiest way to get your homies the perfect gifts? Refer to the astrology gods. From the sweetest scents to the sultriest of bathrobes, here’s what every girl wants for Christmas.

1. Agent Provocateur Inka Thong 2. Mason Pearson Pink Bristle Brush 3. Chanel Rouge Allure Intense Long-Wear Lip Colour in 104 (Passion)

Sexy gifts only, please! Aries are full of fire, so your spice-y lady friend needs some lingerie to truly be feeling herself. This red lace Agent Provocateur thong with gold chains will be adored by any Aries woman. She’s always looking to rev up her sex engine, and this is the perfect item to help a sister out. Did you know Aries rule the head? Yeah, they’re smart and hot! This Mason Pearson Bristle Brush will make her feel like a beautiful goddess, and she’ll love the pink color way.

1. Maison Martin Margiela ‘Replica’ Beach Walk 2. Commes Des Garcons Wallet Zipped Purse 3. La Perla Merveille Night Robe

Venus-ruled Taurus women love to smell good, but only if they’re using the highest quality of perfumes. Maison Martin Margiela’s Beach Walk fragrance is the perfect compliment to her laid back nature. But calm one minute, crazy the next! #amiright? Set any raging bull back on their zen track with a neutral accessory. This Commes Des Garcons wallet is an ideal present for a woman as classy as she is. Don’t forget how sensual she is either. Anything to make her feel ravishing in the bedroom might inspire her to give a little something back this holiday season.

1. Everlane Shorthand Stationary 2. Prada Heritage Sunglasses 3. Acne Bess Leather Chelsea Boots

Your Gemini has better taste than you, and it’s time you admit that to yourself. Shopping for a Gemini who knows everything and probably has everything is not an easy thing, but you’ve got it! A pair of Prada Heritage Sunglasses or the newest style of Acne’s infamous chelsea boots are a fashionista’s dream come true. Gemini’s really to like to learn, so she probably has a million notebooks full of unnecessary knowledge. A chic stationary set for the nerd with a love of writing is your most thoughtful gift option.

1. J.O.A. Melina Plaid Coat 2. Loro Piana Inglese Cashmere Hat 3. Nars Oran Candle

Cancer is the zodiac’s domestic goddess, so she’ll need just the thing to stay warm—whether she’s lounging at home, or heading out for a drink at an intimate wine bar with a good friend, she’ll love to stay cozy with Loro Piana Inglese’s Cashmere Hat and J.O.A’s Melina Plaid Coat. Or, if you know there’s no chance of getting your Cancer cutie out the house this winter, keep her happiness burning bright with the beautiful Nars Oran Candle. With gifts like these, how could she complain?

1. Hermes Paddock Silk Twill Scarf 2. Tom Ford Eye Defining Liquid Liner Pen 3. Revolve Clothing Geo Sequin Halter Dress

Leo ladies love nothing more than the world watching their every move—and why wouldn’t they? Everything a Leo does is loved far and wide. Now, give back to the lioness in your life by helping her prepare for her close-up. Tom Ford’s Liquid Liner Pen works perfectly for this larger-than life diva. The Hermes Paddok Silk Twill Scarf will fit perfectly into this leading lady’s daytime wardrobe and Revolve’s Geo Sequin Halter Dress is her go-to for holiday fiestas.

Virgo women are the ultimate perfectionists, who can also be your most fun friend—with some coaxing. Help take the virginal out of the Virgo with Iro Ashville’s Moto Jacket, and then make her feel comfortable by offering up the basics. RGB Nail Color is the perfect shade for any winter event she (or you!) might be attending. Virgos love staying mentally stimulated, so give her the perfect sweater for a museum trip or a day at the library! This Alexander Wang Cashwool Knit Sweater will do the trick.

1. Supima Cotton Sleep Set 2. Converse Chuc Taylor All Star in Kelly Green 3. Fendi Bag Bug

Libras are elegant with the right amount of edge. She’s down to earth, well-balanced, and looking for the ultimate pajama set. Supima’s Cotton Sleep Set will send her into the coziest of dreams, and she’ll probably wear it during her favorite activity—Netflix + Chill. Libras set trends and love color. She’s one of the few women who can rock a bright colored pair of Converse, and she’ll appreciate you recognizing that. Oh, Libras love cute things. A fun keychain, preferably Fendi, will brighten her mood and put a smile on that pretty little face of hers.

1. Sam Edelman Amber Over The Knee Boot 2. Givenchy Antigona Small Leather Satchel Bag 3. Victoria’s Secret Lace-top Thigh High

Scorpios are crazy you guys, so buy them what they want. A red designer bag could possibly do, but if you really want to see your Scorpio in a good mood for the first time ever, Sam Edelman’s Amber Over The Knee Boot is your best gifting option. She’s a vixen in the bedroom, like truly the kinkiest lil bish you’ve ever seen. A black, lace-y pair of sexy stockings will unleash the slore hiding in the depths of your stone cold Scorpio’s heart.

1. Demiegod Goddess Thong 2. Zara Backpack with Zip Detail 3. T By Alexander Wang French Terry Sweatpants

Sagittarius women are hot AND athletic. They can look sexy in a pair of sweats, so buy them some! She prefers easy accessories that make her feel casually comfortable. This Zara Leather Backpack with Zip Detail will be her go to bag for every activity she has on her packed social schedule. It’s hard to keep this one’s attention, but if you buy her presents she can use in her day-to-day life (like this goddess thong), she’ll be nonstop forced into thinking about how awesome you are.

1. ASOS New Look Waffle Dressing Gown 2. Stuart Weitzman Nudist Suede Heels 3. Chloe Hope Ring

Ah, Capricorns—these cuties are the image of wisdom at its finest. Since she often underestimates her own charm, it’s up to you to help a sister out. Hit her up on Christmas with her favorite cookies and some bomb accessories; Stuart Weitzman’s Nudist Suede Heels are her dream come true, and could only be improved upon by being paired with the Chloe Hope Ring. Really looking to win a Capricorn’s heart? Show her you know how special she is by gifting her the ASOS New Look Waffle Dressing Gown. This practical chica will be practically in love with you.

1. Dior Waterproof Crayon Eyeliner 2. Opening Ceremony Slip On Platform Sneakers 3. Polaroid Instant Snap Digital Camera

Aquarius adores things that run on electricity, plus they’re artsy motherf*ckers. Shooting her loved ones on this Polaroid Instant Snap Digital Camera is soon to be her favorite activity, like ever. Aquarius run on endless energy, but she’ll need to refuel somehow. Bright colors give her life, especially cobalt blue. Opening Ceremony’s Slip On Sneakers will put the right amount of pep into her super stylish step. Or you can gift her Dior’s Waterproof Crayon Eyeliner! A detailed eye using blue liner is sure to make her dazzle at every holiday party she plans on attending.

1. UO Poppin Metallic Notebook 2. Fresh Rose Face Mask 3. Fornasetti R.I.P. Candle

Pisces are the life of the party, but they get their feelings hurt too. She’s funny one moment, but crying the next—pretty much like this Fornasetti R.I.P. Candle. This deep and twisted soul loves you more than you love her. Roses are cheap, but Fresh’s Rose Mask isn’t. Buy her this shamelessly expensive mask, and she’ll be the happiest goddess in the game. Her rose-scented face might help wipe away her tears for a moment, but she’ll need a super stylish metallic journal to fill with her emotions at the end of the day.

Some people think that once you’ve made it onto TV, you’re basically set — but that’s not always true. Take American Idol Season 14 Alum JAX, who was sidelined after she appeared on the show and found out this past year she had thyroid cancer.

With dreams of working on her songwriting, Jax had to put her health first and take time away. Jax says, “When you’re 20 years old, you have this Superman entitlement mentality and sometimes all it takes is God telling you it’s time to take a break for you to understand that you are most certainly not.”

Luckily, after treatment, she’s back literally “Kickin’ and Screamin’’ with her second single, letting nothing stop her. Influenced by other artists like Joan Jett, Alanis Morrisette, and Pat Benetar, Jax says, “Every single experience impacts my writing and every song is a part of my journey.” She adds, “I loved being in the studio for this one…we had just as much of a party as the song sounds. Colin Dieden is such an awesome friend and artist. It’s always a blast recording with him and the crew out in LA.”

The tune is a banger of a dance hit, just waiting to be added to your playlist with its staccato synths and groovy melody. JAX’s rhythmic singing carries some hints of old school hip hop, but the hook of the tune is classic pop at it’s finest — and is no doubt super easy to sing along with.

Check the tune out below, and give JAX a follow on the socials.

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Photo by Cortney Armitage

Selena Gomez is back, baby.

Despite her reticence to announce the official end of the hiatus she launched in August, from making her return to Instagram to making a speech about how she doesn’t want to see women posting half-naked selfies anymore, Selena’s been dipping her toes back into public life this month.

And now, according to Page Six, Selena just signed a $10 million deal to become the new face of Coach.

As we noted in our review of the new Coach collection, creative director Stuart Vevers is taking the brand in a new direction.

Think less fancy graduation gift your parents bought you at the fancy suburban mall by your house and more classic Americana.

Their latest show featured NASA, dinosaur and leopard prints with a mix of shearling, denim and bomber jackets that any fashion-obsessed twenty-something would DIE to be unwrapping under a Christmas tree this year.

Although this news has yet to be confirmed by Coach, it would make sense that they’d reach out to Selena Gomez, who is probably the most liked American celebrity right now — at least on Instagram.

Plus her classic chic style is a perfect fit for Coach’s new direction.

Page Six also reports that in addition to being the face of the luxury brand, Selena will also be designing her own line for Coach, which will inevitably sell out in hours, mirroring the success of Rihanna’s Fenty line for Puma.

There may be a lot about 2017 that’s still up in the air, but this is something to look forward to.

[H/T Page Six]

We told you that Kylie Jenner was making her Xtina makeover permanent, but even we’re shocked that this weekend Kylie literally reprised her Halloween costume: wig, chaps, bikini top and all.

It all started with Kylie, wearing natural-looking makeup and a plain white sweater, telling her millions of Snapchat followers, “Alright, we are about to start glamming for something that I’m really excited about.”

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 10, 2016 at 6:51pm PST

And then the next thing you know, Kylie was decked out like Xtina circa 2002, leaving us all a little flabbergasted.

Forgot to post this

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 10, 2016 at 10:27pm PST

Was this Kylie’s way of saying she’d recently found a hole in the time-space continuum or did she just not have anything better to do than play dress up on a Saturday night?

As it turns out, neither.

Kylie was just going to Christina Aguilera’s birthday party dressed as Christina Aguilera because that’s what the birthday girl had specifically asked her to do.

“When XTINA wants u to dress as XTINA for her bday you do it!!!” Kylie wrote on Snapchat.

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 10, 2016 at 10:19pm PST

Wearing a multi-colored fur coat and a large pink wig, Christina pulled Kylie onto her lap at the party for a photo opportunity, and the two proceeded to go into a semi-awkward, should we or should we not kiss routine.

To be fair, when it’s your birthday and there’s a scantily-clad girl sitting on your lap, these kinds of things are BOUND to happen.

Happy Birthday @xtina !!!!!!

A video posted by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Dec 10, 2016 at 9:57pm PST

The whole thing was cute, but also kind of weird, and before long Kylie changed into something a little more comfortable.

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 11, 2016 at 7:45am PST

There’s just only so long a girl can wear chaps in public.

Along with potentially “blessing” you with mood swings, weight gain, and cystic acne, hormonal birth control also has the ability to fuck with your sex drive.

If you’ve ever been on birth control, you probably already knew this. But if you haven’t, you’ve probably heard some vague explanation from your gyno about how birth control “may affect your sex drive, but different people have different reactions.” Actually, it’s likely that you haven’t heard anything about this at all, because the only thing doctors care about less than female pleasure is negative birth control side effects.

Well, a study finally went more in depth into figuring out exactly how different types of hormonal birth controls can change your sex drive, and in what ways.

Turns out women who use birth control higher in progesterone tend to have more sex if they’re in a committed relationship, whereas people on birth control higher in estrogen have more sex when they’re not in a committed relationship, according to the study.

There are many different types of hormonal birth controls, and some have solely progesterone, solely estrogen, or a combination of both.

So basically, if you’re in a long term relationship, it’s probably better to go for a birth control higher in progesterone. Likewise, if you’re single and ready to mingle, probs better to go for one higher in estrogen.

The good news is if you’re considering going on birth control, you now have more concrete data on how to select which brand is right for you and your sex life. The bad news is even if one birth control works wonders on your sex life, it might fuck your life up in some other way, because birth control has so many glorious side effects.

Either way, we’re happy researchers are finally taking the time to research how birth control affects women. After all, we’ve only been taking it since the 1960s.

Kim Kardashian West’s sexiness has been described as out of this world, so in what we can only describe as a genius move, LOVE cast Kim K as a Christmas sex alien in their latest campy-ass advent video.

The video starts out with a hand, which we can either assume is Kim’s or that of the 12-year-old boy who’s presumably creating this fantasy to jerk off to, reaching into a box that used to hold Cuban cigars, but is now filled with crayons, a sharpener shaped like a cow and a Barbie doll that looks like a second-rate Instagram girl’s failed attempt to dress like Kim K’s body double.

As epic family-friendly music plays, the hand begins to scribble out a drawing of a Northern-lights filled sky, but as the drawing becomes real, the fantasy gets drowned out the sound of a woman giving the best faked orgasm of her life.

In the middle of all that moaning, a star that’s possibly a spaceship crashes down to earth, and then Kim K materializes, surrounded by wisps of smoke, dressed in nude lingerie, heels and fur, completely unconcerned about anything beyond her own sexiness.

But don’t worry, she comes in peace.

It’s the best Christmas present we never would have thought to ask for.

Watch it below and give thanks.

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably gotten creeped on by an Uber driver at least once.

Maybe he complimented your outfit, or asked you if you had a boyfriend, or made a “joke” when he dropped your friend off first about how now he was getting you alone (yes, this happened to me).

It’s annoying at best, and threatening at worst, but now you can officially feel confident in reporting whatever creepy instance you experienced to Uber, because they just released a new set of rules specifically targeted at sexual harassment and sexual conduct between drivers and passengers.

The full guidelines are on Uber’s site, but we’ve included their little tidbit below on “personal space.”

We all value our personal space and privacy. It’s OK to chat with other people in the car. But please don’t comment on someone’s appearance or ask whether they are single. As a passenger, if you need to make a phone call, keep your voice down to avoid disturbing your driver or other riders. And don’t touch or flirt with other people in the car. As a reminder, Uber has a no sex rule. That’s no sexual conduct between drivers and riders, no matter what.

No sex with drivers? Hmm, we wonder if actual events prompted Uber to make this rule?

If you have to endure a driver who is a bit too flirty–or worse, just report it the same way you would if a driver gave you shitty service or cancelled at the last minute, via customer service on the Uber website where you can login to your account and report details from a specific ride you’ve taken.

According to the guidelines, if you report a driver, Uber will likely put a hold on the driver’s account while they investigate. They will then determine if the driver should be terminated or placed on probation.

Until recently, underboob, the naturally-occurring phenomenon wherein a percentage of your boob finagles its way out of the bottom of your bra/bathing suit/shirt, was a sign that the article of clothing you’ve chosen to wear is just too small for you.

But this year, something changed. Vogue proclaimed cleavage isn’t cool anymore and some took that as a statement that boobs are no longer in and large-chested women are screwed. But now, it’s clear underboob has somehow become the year’s hottest new boob trend.

It’s been popping up (or down?) everywhere.

Underboob is beloved by fashion magazines:

new @thelovemagazine cover ⚡️

A photo posted by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Feb 3, 2016 at 1:24pm PST

Elle!

A photo posted by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Jan 29, 2016 at 5:54pm PST

Men’s magazines:

T A H I T I

A photo posted by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Feb 17, 2016 at 4:59pm PST

Music magazines:

New cover for Billboard with the boys @billboard @raesremmurd

A photo posted by Sofia Richie (@sofiarichie) on Sep 8, 2016 at 9:17am PDT

Runways:

Fenty x Puma by @badgalriri ! @imaanhammam @stellamaxwell Thank you Rih ❤️

A photo posted by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Feb 12, 2016 at 6:45pm PST

#Shmood….. When Anna is watching. #blackgirlmagic

A video posted by Jimmy Neutch (@teyanataylor) on Sep 8, 2016 at 10:28am PDT

Beachgoers:

Selfish in Mexico

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Aug 22, 2016 at 11:03am PDT

A photo posted by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Aug 10, 2016 at 3:46pm PDT

Serving bawdy issue all summa 6teen #JuniesMom

A photo posted by Jimmy Neutch (@teyanataylor) on Jul 4, 2016 at 7:30am PDT

Performers:

Segura esse rock!#LadyGaga apresentando #PerfectIllusion AO VIVO pela primeira vez no Moth Club, em Londres. #MarkRonson também está no local.

A video posted by RDT Lady Gaga (@rdtladygaga) on Sep 9, 2016 at 6:09pm PDT

hot — #Halsey #halseyvmas #vmas2016

A photo posted by HALSEY UPDATES (@vhalsxy) on Aug 29, 2016 at 2:02pm PDT

Casual selfie takers:

dancing alone/prepping for X factor again/feeling myself/performing after the afterparty tonight!!

A video posted by CHARLI XCX (@charli_xcx) on Nov 20, 2016 at 9:26pm PST

Today..coming soon

A photo posted by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Jan 24, 2016 at 8:44am PST

Parisian Vibes

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Sep 28, 2016 at 2:31pm PDT

And honestly any woman with nice breasts:

Me and my family today

A photo posted by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Aug 23, 2016 at 6:58pm PDT

Killing time backstage on @wmag With @mertalas @macpiggott & @edward_enninful at @redhooklabs.. Photo credit @joansmalls

A photo posted by irinashayk (@irinashayk) on Jul 5, 2016 at 8:22am PDT

Couldn’t be more grateful to @shanelle_gray & @davidbarrygray for throwing me the most amazing graduation party ever last night…the amount of love and support they’ve shown me for the past four years has been life changing. My sister is my absolute best friend and my everything…❤️ Thank you so much. I couldn’t be luckier or more grateful. I was in awe last night and I still am that you guys love me that much to do all of that for me…I never would be where I am today without you two…you guys saved me and taught me to be the person I am today. Dad…I love you!!! Thank you for always being there to support and love me as well and always put a smile on my face no matter what :). I’m so grateful for the bond we now share. Alenah the song you put together with Shanelle and recorded for me was one of the most special gifts I’ve ever received. I’m still tearing up thinking about it. Thank you for that and for your beautiful, special performance. Also a big thank you so much to Geraldine for putting it all together and to @contemporarycatering @robpauerful for the most amazing food! A special thank you as well to Sharon who is probably the biggest reason I was able to get through high school and accepted into college…you pushed me to always do my best and encouraged me…not to mention you were always there for my 1am freak outs about late projects Anddddd thank you SO MUCH to all of my amazing family members and friends that flew in to celebrate with us- you guys are the absolute best. Thank you also to the ones who didn’t have to fly in…so much love was felt all around last night. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! Class of 2016…❤️ #uclabound

A photo posted by ARIEL WINTER (@arielwinter) on Jun 19, 2016 at 11:57pm PDT

Thanks for making our year fuller, underboob.

We’ll never forget you, even if 2017 does.

It sounds crazy, but not washing your hair is all the rage as of late.

Your hairstylist probably tells you to chill out on the shampoo, and so do your favorite celebs. Lorde has said that she washes her hair every two weeks, and Kim Kardashian goes five days before washing her mane.

But, apparently not washing your hair regularly is chill for celebs, but not so chill for mere mortals, because not washing your hair enough could give you something similar to a yeast infection on your head.

Sounds cute, right?

If you ever feel like your scalp is hurting, or itching, or anything abnormal when you haven’t washed it in a bit, it might be a red flag.

Joshua Zeichner explained to Glamour that when your hair isn’t washed, the oils it produces can result in an overgrowth of yeast, which can then lead to skin inflammation, itchiness, redness, scaliness, or simply just pain.

Luckily, the treatment for this is super easy, and all you really have to do is wash your hair.

If you’re still having issues, Zeichner recommends a treatment like Nizoral 1 percent shampoo or Neutrogena T-Gel. And if that doesn’t work, you should probably see your dermatologist.

Now we’re even more confused about what to do with our hair. We were all aboard the no-wash express and it feels as if the conductor has suddenly halted the train and told us that everything we knew was a lie.

I guess there is no “right” answer when it comes to keeping healthy hair after all.

You’d think that buying a gift for the makeup lover in your life would be easy, but it isn’t.

I mean, they already have so many products, and they may stick their nose up at certain brands that don’t measure up to their standards.

This is especially difficult if you know nothing about makeup yourself, or if you’re working on a tight budget. Never fear, we’ve rounded up some affordable beauty gifts that don’t look like shit, plus one or two fantasy beauty gifts in case you want to ball out on the person you’re buying for.

1. One of These Dope Metallic Eyeliners

Water Resistant Liquid Eye Liner, 14K Gold, Jane Cosmetics, $11

While you’d think that cool and crazy metallic beauty products would break your gifting budget, this line of liquid eyeliners by Jane Cosmetics begs to differ. The liners, which come in 14K Gold, Metallic Nude, and Metallic Pink, are only $11 each and the quality is lit.

2. These Eyeshadows Every Girl Needs More of

‘Take A Peek’ Eyecolor Collection (Limited Edition), $15

Any beauty junkie knows the feeling of using up all the neutral colors in her huge palette and having to buy a new palette just for the few colors she uses the most. This bareMinerals gift set is super useful because it includes the colors that everyone uses, and it’s packaged all nice and festively. The best part? It’s only $15.

3. This Adorably Punny Set of Lipsticks

Merry Kiss Much, $10, Soap & Glory

What girl doesn’t want more lipsticks, especially when they’re packaged in this cute little box? This super affordable set hardly needs to be wrapped, and it’ll give your giftee a good excuse to experiment with some new colors.

4. This Hair Set For The Babe Who Travels

#TheChicOne Travel Set, Amika, $22

Dry shampoo is everyone’s best friend, right? This travel set is super useful, not to mention adorable, and perfect for your jet-setting friend who wants to keep her hair on fleek.

5. This Korean Beauty 7 Day Challenge

7-Day Sheet Mask Challenge Set, Soko Glam, $25

If the person you’re gifting already owns legit everything from Sephora, change it up with this Korean beauty brand that is blowing up. This 7 Day Sheet Mask Challenge Set is fun, and you get way more than seven masks in the set, according to reviewers.

6. This Extra AF Glitter

Glitter Star Spectrum, Goodbye Bread, $10

Throw some glitter on that ish. This is perfect for your friend who does makeup looks for the sole purpose of posting them on her Instagram. Or your rave baby roomie.

7. For The Girl Who Already Has The Naked Palette

Naked Smoky, Urban Decay, $54

Okay, she may already have Naked 1, 2, and 3, but does she have the Naked Smoky? Well, if not, she probably wants it.

8. For The Classic Beauty

Try It Kit, Bestsellers, Smashbox, $22

If the person you’re gifting prefers a bold red lip and cat eye over a metallic highlighter, this gift set could be perfect for them.

9. For The Kylie Lip Kit Obsessed

Holiday Must Haves Bundle, Kylie Cosmetics, $125

Okay, so this is kind of pricey, but I mean, whoever you get this for will definitely be obsessed with you. Well, almost as obsessed with you as they are with Kylie.

10. For The Lip Addict

Give Me Some Lip & Liner, Sephora, $60

Instead of buying your pal that one expensive ass lipstick they’d been lusting over, doesn’t it look nicer to give them a bunch of lipsticks, albeit travel sized? This way, they’ll get to try a bunch of products and colors, and they are perfect for fitting in their tiny going-out clutch.

Even though Kylie already has seven dogs, this weekend she got herself a brand new puppy, and he might just be the cutest yet.

Meet, new puppy.

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 8, 2016 at 2:09pm PST

While there’s not a lot we know about new puppy yet, including his name, if Kylie’s even gotten around to giving him one yet, we do know a lot of things about what new puppy doesn’t like.

New puppy doesn’t like holding still to take the perfect selfie.

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 8, 2016 at 2:09pm PST

New puppy doesn’t like the crown filters on Snapchat.

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 8, 2016 at 2:10pm PST

New puppy doesn’t like making new friends.

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 11, 2016 at 10:37pm PST

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 11, 2016 at 12:39pm PST

And new puppy definitely doesn’t like doing cardio.

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 11, 2016 at 12:44pm PST

But do you know what new puppy does like?

Kylie’s legs.

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 11, 2016 at 12:40pm PST

and hanging out with his bros.

A video posted by Kylie Jenner Snapchats (@kylizzlesnapchats) on Dec 11, 2016 at 12:40pm PST

*sigh*

Boys will be boys.

Unlike any in event in living memory, this year’s presidential election has polarized and angered more than just those who are politically engaged, and that’s a huge problem.

One of the major places its effects can be felt on social media. People are literally un-friending and blocking each other on Facebook because of opposing views. And it’s not just friends, it’s also family members doing it to one another. We aren’t talking to the other side anymore, and there’s a philosophical explanation as to why.

I’m not going to lie, I did unfriend a few people who shared things I didn’t agree with, but mostly because what they said was hateful or racist. Disclaimer: There’s a huge difference between having opposing views and someone using hate speech.

However, if you are making the case for un-friending someone just because they are talking about things that you disagree with, you might be hurting yourself in the long run.

In fact, this philosophical concept that explains why you feel a need to unfriend people who disagree with you: dialectical dissonance.

This theory was developed by G.W.F. Hegel, a German philosopher, and it explains the anger you feel when confronted with ideas that are different than yours. Dialectical dissonance causes violence, and incites outrage.

This immediate response to reject other ideas contributes to the liberal or conservative echo chambers we live in. It feeds the idea that we can’t talk to one another because what’s the point in trying to convince someone of an idea that scares them into thinking that they have been wrong this entire time? 

This theory also might explain why you feel the need to un-friend someone on Facebook who thinks differently than you. When confronted with ideas that are unfamiliar or different, our instinct it to reject them because, duh, it’s scary to think that… GASP! you might be wrong.

This theory matters now more than ever. It might be the explanation as to why nothing is getting done in Congress because of the partisan politics. This gridlock causes more polarization and more anger, and it’s basically a never-ending cycle.

Trump’s strategy to win this election wouldn’t have worked without dialectical dissonance. He played into it, and took advantage of those who felt some outrage whenever he brought up Hillary Clinton, or the emails, or anything that conservatives could use to fuel their anger. 

It’s not just conservatives, though. Liberals are also guilty of saying things that incited outrage caused by DD, like when Hillary decided to call half of Trump supporters a “basket of deplorables” or whenever someone aggressively shares grotesque slaughterhouse videos in an effort to convert all their Facebook friends to veganism.

The link between DD and un-friending was strengthened during a study by Christopher Sibona in 2014 that looked at why people were un-friending each other. He says that you will most likely un-friend the people you went to high school with. But it’s not because your friendships have faded. It’s because your beliefs in politics and religion are stronger now than they were in high school.

“Your high school friends may not know your current political or religious beliefs and you may be quite vocal about them,” Sibona said. “And one thing about social media is that online disagreements escalate much more quickly.”

And everyone knows how easy it is to comment on someone’s post to start basically World War III. So as you age, and your political beliefs grow stronger, it becomes much easier to argue with others.

The way to avoid the problems cause by dialectical dissonance is conversation. Listening and not getting angry when someone brings up an idea you may not agree with is basically the first step.

In recent years, vinyl has undergone a massive resurgence in popularity. It’s technologically obsolete, but that has been overshadowed by its popularity at vendors like Urban Outfitters, Amazon and Target — and as we learned by talking to some seasoned industry pros, it’s not because vinyl sounds good.

This millennial obsession might be the catalyst for what many in the industry have dubbed the “vinyl revival.” This unforeseen return of vinyl’s popularity ignited in 2005, and sales have increased nearly tenfold worldwide since, but why?

Technologically, it makes no sense. Streaming services are so much easier and cheaper to use. Millennials are supposed to be obsessed with social media and efficiency, right?

But not when it comes to vinyl. Instead, they’re interested in the aesthetic. Vinyl is cool precisely because of its clunk.

To many music fans, owning vinyl isn’t just about the music. It’s a tangible representation of the music you feel describes you. George Flanagan, who is the sales manager at one of Brooklyn’s most popular record stores, Rough Trade NYC, said this movement is driven in part by the millennials’ attraction to holding art in their hands rather than — or, more accurately, in addition to — scrolling past it on their phones.

“I think the resurgence in vinyl speaks to a void in a tactile experience in music listening that streaming leaves,” George said. “I know a lot of think-pieces have come out talking about this amazing and exciting surge in vinyl sales. From what our numbers have shown, it’s still an extremely small amount of sales, and a store like Rough Trade can only exist somewhere like New York City or Brooklyn that has the type of customer that’s interested in having that physical medium.”

Rough Trade NYC opened its doors in Williamsburg back in 2013 when the area was just becoming the hipster mecca it’s known as today. One of the reasons Brooklyn is able to support this vinyl culture is because many of the young people living there do still think it’s cool.

“There’s a cool factor I think with vinyl that you don’t get with CDs or streaming,” he said. “You know, these 14 year-old kids come in to buy vinyl, and they say like, ‘I’m going to put this on my bookcase,’ and I think, not to disqualify anyone because there’s plenty of young people who buy a turntable and actually listen to it, but to them, it’s more of the aesthetic.”

This aesthetic advantage is also felt by those on the production side of the vinyl industry. Stephanie Cochrane and Fern Vernon-Bernich work at Brooklyn Phono, one of the area’s last family-owned record pressing factories. Brooklyn Phono opened in 2000, while the industry was going through one of its toughest years in sales, but the factory said it has never struggled to find business, and they echo Flanagan’s thoughts on tangibility.

“We really haven’t noticed that huge spike everyone is talking about because we have been making vinyl the same way. The business has been steady, although cyclical. We started when the future for vinyl did look pretty dismal, but people are still buying it,” said Fern, who owns the factory with her husband, Thomas Bernich.

Their specialty at Brooklyn Phono is the artisanal craft of pressing, and they use machinery at the factory that allows for maximum control over the process. This attention to detail attracts everyone from local independent labels to superstars like Joan Jett.

“Joan Jett is a big customer of ours,” Cochrane said, “and has been since we opened. She’s very involved in the process, she likes pressing through us, especially for the independent label she owns, Blackheart Records.”

The Brooklynites also admit the art factor might be the key to continued interest in vinyl.

“It’s tactile,” Stephanie said, “and that’s what people get out of it that’s different than an mp3 or download. Regardless of sound, it’s an art. It has a natural sound, and when you go to play a record, you engage with it and it is an experience.”

But there is one question everyone always asks about the popularity of vinyl: is the sound quality really that much better? Stephanie and Fern seem to think so.

“It’s subjective,” Fern said. “The real difference is the way the sound is made. With vinyl, it is an analog system, and CDs replicate a digital sound. Digital could be described as cooler, whereas analog really fills the room because it’s a physical sound rather than a replication.”

George also thinks the sound quality helps sell vinyl, but at the same time, the millennials purchasing it might just be buying it for the aesthetic. “I think it has an appeal on both ways,” he said. “The aesthetic is what the kids love, it’s way more aesthetic than it is sound quality.”

Still, that’s another reason vinyl is able to remain so timeless. It doesn’t have to be as technologically advanced because the sound really is different. 

Even then, it will always come down to the aesthetic for the younger population. Vinyl is cool-looking, and it proves that you are serious about music. “I am more excited by this younger generation,” George said. “They grew up downloading and streaming, and I think to buy a record, it’s kind of like a totemistic thing of like proving that you’re a real fan.”

But not everyone is excited about the younger generation getting into vinyl. There seems to be a rift between the older population who have been buying vinyl since its inception and the millennials who just picked up on the trend, but vendors aren’t worried about it.

“I’m sure there’s plenty of record store snobs who would turn their noses up at some 14-year-old kid buying a record just because they think it’s cool,” George said, “but I personally think that’s my future vinyl customer.”

Most people have experienced relationship breakups. Whether you were the dumper or the dumpee, anyone can agree that they fucking suck.

But what most people don’t usually think about is that friend breakups can be just as painful. And I am here to tell you that a friendship breakup is worse than a relationship breakup could ever be. Here are a few reasons why.

1. Friendships last longer

We’ve all heard the phrase “lifelong friend.” The same can’t be said for “lifelong boyfriend” or “lifelong husband.”

When it comes to dating a man, there are two ways for it to go down. Either you break up or you get married, and one of those is much more common than the other. You only have one shot for a forever and ever romance, but plenty of your friendships can last literally until death do you part. That is why it can be so shocking when it doesn’t go down that way.

2. It’s harder to start a friendship than a relationship

This may not be true for some but in my experience, this has absolutely been the case. Mostly because men are thirsty and all you have to do is smile at one for them to try and seal the deal. A friendship, on the other hand, takes time and effort to build. Though of course it’s ideal for your significant other to be your best friend as well, which sadly, rarely ever happens.

3. You expect your ladies to be there for you

Let’s be honest here, no woman who has dated more than two men in her life has high expectations for the species. This is why we get so excited when they do the most basic things such as admitting that women can be both smart and beautiful and remembering to shower every other day. With your girlfriends, it’s different. You expect them to be there for you and it can be heartbreaking when they aren’t.

4. It’s easier to dump a guy than a friend

Because of the transient nature of relationships, most of us have some idea of how we will ultimately breakup with the person we are currently dating (unless of course this guy is wifey material, in that case refer to point number one). With a friendship though, you are often left completely unprepared and unable to impose an ending no matter how long you two have known each other. Friend breakups just don’t happen as much, so there’s less of a precedent for what to say.

5. Your best friend is the one who comforts you post-breakup

You are going to be equally, if not more, sad post friend breakup than post relationship breakup. This is the time when you will realize that the girl who brought you wine and ice cream after a particularly bad dumping is no longer around.
Friendship Love Is Fucking Pure: Usually uncomplicated, full of trust and much more real than most relationships. When that ends it hits like a blow and suddenly your pure sister love is severed like a post 90’s Beyonce from Destiny’s Child.

6. You can’t replace girly fun with BF/GF stuff

A friend is the sort of person you talk to every day and see every week. A boyfriend is like that too but let’s be real here, unless you’re drunk, you are probably not texting cat pictures to this dude at 2:30 in the morning.

The bottom line: if you’re having issues with a friend, you should be able to talk to each other about it before cutting ties. After all, friendship breakups are the worst and if something can be fixed, you should definitely try before doing something that you can’t take back.

MeMe Jones is a 24-year old stylist and designer from Detroit who quit her 9-5 retail job to become her own boss, and she hasn’t looked back since.

We talked to MeMe about how she got into the fashion biz, Profashional Styling, and her future goals.

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Where did your interest in fashion come from?

My interest for fashion developed at a really young age. I guess I can say I was born with style because my mom was a true fashionista. She kept me dressed so neat all the time. She was also kind of a shopaholic, so I was always in the clothing stores with her. Fashion just became second nature for me. One problem I didn’t have was getting dressed. From winning best dressed from middle school on up, I knew that fashion was my first love.

How did you get started in the fashion industry?

I knew that I had the skill of dressing people when I found myself tweaking the outfits of everyone around me. It was something about my finishing touch that made the friend I was going to the party with feel just a bit more confident. I later made a name for my styling company with my stylish cousin called Profashional Styling. I began to promote through business cards & social media. That’s when people began to call me for style consultations.

Why did you start your own clothing line?

I started my own clothing line because I wanted to give people all over the world access to affordable style. I can’t style everyone, but everyone can shop Profashionalstyling.com.

What are your future goals for your business?

In the near future I see myself working with the greats that I’ve envisioned, producing more for my clothing collection, and helping those who want to feel more confident with a special mobile app.

What advice do you have for stylists interested in growing their supporters?

I suggest that they give the viewers the art they need. Individuals live for inspiration & one person being true to themselves and producing bomb work is always inspiring.

What are your tips for finding your personal style?

Finding your personal style is simple. When you put an outfit on, you know [as] soon as you look in the mirror if it screams “you.” For example, you can have three pairs of jeans; mom jeans, bell bottom jeans, or ripped jeans. Which ever pair makes you wanna dance, that’s more your style. Here’s another tip, your style is probably similar to whichever fashion mogul you’re most interested in.

Who would you like to collaborate with in the future?

I would love to collaborate with Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, or Elle on some major editorial shoots. I look forward to bringing that wave of fly to the industry.

What are your favorite high end and low end brands?

Right now my favorite brands are Balenciaga and Vetements, because they are providing this certain kind of electric urban vibe that’s trending. Also Gucci, because of the fierce comeback. My other favorite brands are Zara & Topshop.

As an entrepreneur, what advice do you have for stylists looking to do the same as you?

I advise any stylist who’s serious about giving looks to put 100% into their vision & to study the culture. And when the going gets rough, go harder.

What do you want your supporters to take from this interview?

I appreciate all the ones who support me. I’m going to keep growing & making everyone whose rooting for me proud. Also, you can make anything possible, [the] only thing that can get in the way of it is you.

It seems that no matter how many times we get plagued with a dreaded winter sinus infection, we are still unsure how to self-medicate. Do we get some over the counter products from our local pharmacy? Should we let our body fight the infection on its own? Will a shot of vodka clear our system? How about a bowl of chicken noodle soup?

Although you may have previously laughed at your friend who has convinced you to come out with her because “alcohol kills all germs in your system,” there is a little bit of truth to that statement.

It’s not that all alcohol can help your cold, and it’s not that alcohol will actually fight the germs in your system. But, it is true that a little bit of whiskey can alleviate your pain and temporarily heal your body from a harsh cold.

According to Dr. William Schaffner, chair of preventative medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a whiskey drink such as a Hot Toddy can temporarily relieve you of your cold systems.

While whiskey won’t necessarily fight the actual virus within your body, the warm alcohol dilates your blood vessels and makes it easier for your mucus membranes to deal with the infection. Not to mention that the ingredients in a Hot Toddy (lemon and honey) are also traditional foods to eat when you are sick. If you’re not a fan of Hot Toddy’s, Food and Wine also recommends this tasty looking Whiskey Chai or this Old Irish Cure.

The downside of this information is that doctor’s recommend one alcoholic beverage, not six. Drinking multiple alcoholic beverages (or any diuretics, such as tea and coffee) will dehydrate your system and make it tougher for your body to fight its cold. Even if you’re only drinking one Hot Toddy, make sure to wash it down with plenty of water.

As for your friend who is trying to convince you to go out with her albeit your horrible cold, tell her you’ll sit this one out. After all, what kind of night is it going to be if you have to run to the bathroom every five minutes to grab a kleenex?

Photo via Wall Pea

Like most young women of a certain age — that certain age being not a girl, not yet dead as a doornail — Bella Thorne has reached a point in her life where she doesn’t feel the need to shave her legs every time she goes out in public.

Especially when she’s wearing pants on the red carpet.

Normal, right?

Well, one Twitter troll didn’t think so.

He posted a super zoomed in picture of her barely visible leg hair and was like, “FYI babe, you’re still perfect but looking at your leg hair makes me wanna vomit and you need to go grab yourself a razor and fix that pronto so you can look one hundo 4 me.”

And Bella was basically like, “Trollboy, please, I don’t negotiate with terrorists.”

@bellathorne is hot beautiful sexy perf but wtf SHAVE UR LEGS!! pic.twitter.com/gkC8AhUuNt

— DZidGolf™ (@Zurek23) December 12, 2016

HAHAHHA NEVER https://t.co/kZ6AfjIM84

— bella thorne (@bellathorne) December 12, 2016

Boy, bye.

[H/T Mashable]

Just when you were ready to dismiss Kanye’s Donald Trump endorsement as an unfortunate side effect of his alleged psychotic episode, CNN reports that Kanye West is on his way to a meeting with Donald at Trump Towers.

And if you don’t wanna take their word for it, they have pictures to prove it. And CSPAN has video.

Kanye (and entourage) arrives for a meeting at Trump Tower. Real life. pic.twitter.com/W9PQDgfQmg

— Tal Kopan (@TalKopan) December 13, 2016

WATCH: @KanyeWest at Trump Tower #elevatorcam pic.twitter.com/I4FpM57S1x

— CSPAN (@cspan) December 13, 2016

So far, Trump’s people are keeping the reason for this meeting under lock and key, but they did confirm it’s happening. It’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out.

Trump spox Hope Hicks confirms @kanyewest is meeting with the president-elect, though it is still unclear why.

— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) December 13, 2016

Is Trump thanking Kanye for his support and asking him to persuade the rest of the Illuminati lizard celebs to publicly endorse him too?

Is he asking Yeezy if he’ll perform at his inauguration to help squash the rumors that he doesn’t like black people?

Or is he gonna pull a fast one on all of us and offer Ye a seat in his cabinet?

Stay tuned, y’all. We’ll keep you updated as this story unfolds.

UPDATE: 

During a press conference, Trump said of Kanye, “we’ve been friends for a long time,” and that they just met as friends to discuss “life.”

When a reported asked Kanye if he’d be preforming at the inauguration, Kanye replied, “I just wanted to take a picture with him right now.”

“We’ve been friends for a long time”: Kanye West and President-elect Trump appear together at Trump Tower https://t.co/QoofBJzY1x pic.twitter.com/DK6z1P9LhG

— CNN (@CNN) December 13, 2016

UPDATE #2: 

Even though Donald told reporters that he didn’t talk business with Kanye, E! reports that was a lie.

A source close to Ye said Kanye and Trump discussed the possibility of Kanye becoming an “ambassador of sorts” and taking an “entrepreneurial leadership role,” whatever tf that means.

It pains me to say this, but I believe the Kimye divorce rumors now.

And here we thought that Blac Chyna would be the most damaging thing to happen to the Kardashian family name this year.

UPDATE #3: 

Kanye is now tweeting about today’s meeting, officially confirming that they didn’t just talk about “life.”

He wrote:

“I wanted to meet with Trump today to discuss multicultural issues. These issues included bullying, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculums, and voilence in Chicago. I feel it is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President if we truly want change.”

And then he capped it all off by tweeting, “#2024,” which is headache-inducing to think about right now for a variety of reasons.

I wanted to meet with Trump today to discuss multicultural issues.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2016

These issues included bullying, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculums, and violence in Chicago.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2016

I feel it is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President if we truly want change.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2016

#2024

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2016

[H/T Telegraph]

Bella Hadid has gotten some flack recently about being too skinny — which she claims happened accidentally because she was eating too responsibly and going to the gym — so it’s not surprising that now she’s on a mission to prove she can eat like the rest of us non-models.

Yesterday, Bella posted a picture on Snapchat of a baby grilled cheese and a tiny amount of fries captioned, “my meal everyday.”

Honestly, it’s hard to believe.

Is Bella trying to say she eats a grilled cheese and fries everyday for lunch, or that all she eats in the course of one day is a grilled cheese and fries?

Not that it matters.

Both would probably be lies.

We already know the diet Bella supposedly follows doesn’t allow for her to be eating that kind of food on the regular, let alone eating any food that’s not vegetables or a protein shake.

What she’s probably saying is that she’s on vacation and that calories don’t count on vacation, but don’t worry because I’m obviously not counting my calories seeing as I’m eating a plate full of carbs and cheese and totally chill about it so leave me alone already.

Enjoy the rest of your vacation bb. Save some grilled cheese and fries for the rest of us.

[H/T Daily Mail]

We’ve all had those toxic people in our lives that make us want to run to the local crystal shop, buy a shit ton of sage and clear that negativity right off of us.

Artist and singer DANI knows that feeling all too well, and wrote an epic synthy slow jam. She says it’s meant to portray “the feeling of wanting to make excuses for someone who you are aware, deep down, is influencing your life in a negative way.”

The problem lies in the fact that sometimes these people have a way of reeling us in.

“Every so often you will get this glimpse of beauty from them and you just want to feel and relive that moment again,” DANI says. “That feeling of wanting to be close to someone because of the person they turn you into, and when that magic happens, the world around you doesn’t matter. It’s almost drug like.”

In her new video for her single, “Cruel,” DANI makes black and white epic artsy magic — from slow motion underwater beauty, to double exposure modern contemporary dance, the video is a beautiful seemingly french-noir influenced piece with a slow-jam dance track as it’s chill vibe-inducing soundtrack. This is one you’ll def have on repeat.

Check out the vid below, and give DANI a follow on the socials.  

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