Breakups can be tough. They can leave you heartbroken and cursing the day your ex was born. But they don’t have too!
Instead of waisting time and effort cultivating revenge plans that leave you wondering whether posting bikini body Instagram’s will frazzle him or just give him more for the bank. Watch the best and most effective revenge scenes in movie history, to give you some inspiration.
1. First Wives Club
Look no further, these three ladies are queens of revenge. Their husbands thought leaving them for younger versions was smart. Boy, oh boy were they wrong. Elise, Brenda and Annie get even by getting everything and looking fly AF while they do it!
2. Legally Blonde
Elle Woods used her pent up anger from her break-up to get into Harvard! Not only did she prove to her wannabe-Ken ex that she can be just as clever as he is but she also made it clear their sexy time wasn’t all it was made out to be.
3. John Tucker Must Die
Sometimes a little humiliation is totally deserved. Being a jock doesn’t mean you can get away with three timing women. I’m sure embarrassment isn’t the only thing the thong gave John.
4.Bring It On
Torrence gets back at her sneaky ex by finding someone 10 times better. Although getting under someone to get over someone doesn’t usually work, if he’s a genuinely nice dude (who makes you a mix tape) then you’ve caught a keeper.
5. Hot Chick
Jessica, in Clive’s body, spies on the guys locker room talk. When she hears that one of them is two timing her best friend, she tells her and he gets dumped. Haha. He will be the one crying over how humiliating it is getting dumped by your super hot gf. See ya never!
6. The Break-Up
Lastly, Jennifer Aniston gives us hope yet that there could be a day where karma bites him in the ass. It’s gonna burn him seeing you successful, looking fab and most of all being happy without him.
Christmas movies are all about being super cheesy. But let’s not overlook the BEST thing about these movies: the bratty kids.
What would a Christmas movie be without a spoilt, know it all, I’m-the-star-of-the-show kid? After all, it’s the perfect occasion to ask for (or in their case demand) a plethora of gifts and expect everyone to run after you. Here are our top Christmas brats.
1. Eloise From “Eloise At Christmas Time”
Eloise is my all time favorite brat, not only is her Christmas list longer than width of her Plaza penthouse but it also includes requests for things such as a white pony and pink house. Sure, most girls have wanted a pony at some point but usually in My Little Pony form, not life size. 90% of the film is Eloise bossing around her nanny. She’s got some fab sunglasses, though.
2. Kevin from Home Alone 2
Everybody normally feels bad for Kevin because he gets abandoned. In my opinion, Kevin needs to stop crying about it and enjoy the fact that he is roaming around NYC with daddy’s credit card. You can’t be that sad while staying at The Plaza and abusing the Room Service. Most people would be thankful that they are staying at a 5 star hotel instead of spending boring a$$ family time.
3. Hallie from All I Want For Christmas
Hallie might look cute and innocent but she’s quite the sass pot. Hallie is set on getting her parents back together this Christmas by getting rid of her mom’s new bf. Hallie goes to extremes to get rid of him, the purchase of mice is just one tactic, as his very presence annoys her. Hallie is a force not to be reckoned with even if the bow in her hair seems deceiving.
4. Know-It-All From Polar Express
His name really says it all. Not only does he think he knows it all, which he doesn’t because otherwise he wouldn’t be wearing such a fugly sweater through the ENTIRE movie. But he is also greedy and spoilt as he rummages through Santa’s sack to check how many presents he’s got. Its called sharing is caring, duh.
5. Charlie From Santa Clause 2
How does one take for granted that your dad is Santa Claus?! Seriously. You can get all the presents you want no matter what the weather forecast. Charlie is evidently overwhelmed by starting his pubescent years so he begins to lash out by breaking into school after hours and gets himself on the naughty list. So inconsiderate, embarrassing his dad in front of all the elves like that.
6. Susan Walker From Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Now Susan might appear to be a well behaved girl, but she has some nerve. Susan insists that she (unlike other children) doesn’t need to ask Santa for what she wants, because she will get her presents no matter what. Pfft. Who does she think she is. Christmas present don’t just grow out of trees Susan.
I consider myself a pretty healthy person. I was gluten free in the 2000’s, before it was even trendy, avocados are my dietary staple, and you don’t even have to scroll down on my Instagram page to spot a matcha smoothie bowl foodgram.
So when I found out about a new health trend that involved freezing my body to the comfortable temp of -200 degrees Fahrenheit, I was ready and willing to be the Galore guinea pig.
Cryotherapy, or “cold therapy,” boasts a multitude of alleged benefits. Fans including Gigi Hadid, Lindsey Lohan, Cristiano Renaldo, and Jessica Alba claim that bathing in a freezing liquid nitrogen chamber stimulates collagen levels, spikes weight loss, revs your metabolism, and eases inflammation in the body. It’s also supposed to give you the same euphoria you get after good sex, so even if you DGAF about the beauty benefits, there’s always that.
Cryotherapy, or some variation on the theme has actually be practiced for hundreds of years. Both Hippocrates and ancient Egyptians were fans of cold therapy medicine, using ice, snow, and freezing water and claiming that it could treat all sorts of ailments ranging from skin disease to internal issues. The use of liquid nitrogen was introduced by the Japanese in the 1970’s, and from there the cool-girl cryotherapy we know today was born.
I spent eight years being a figure skater twirling around the ice in a leotard and tights. So really, how bad could it be? Besides, endorsed by professional soccer players and Victoria’s Secret models? As far as I’m concerned, it’s the new kale.
After reading up on the calorie torching benefits (apparently you can expect a hefty 500-800 calorie burn in 3 minutes), I baked some superfood brownies for another article, ate most of them with guilt-free enthusiasm, and headed off to Kryo Life on 57th Street to begin my icy immersion.
Walking in, I was immediately greeted and eased by the sight of three extremely pretty people with very pretty skin. After exchanging pleasantries and changing into my plush white robe, my technician Josh lead me to the Cryo Sauna, a Back To The Future-esque capsule leaking spirals of icy vapor. I gulped, took another comforting look at Josh’s perfect skin, and stepped inside, handing him everything but my socks.
Josh chatted with me as I felt a burst of cool air on all my bits, and I began to prepare myself for the full temperature drop. The feeling was similar to standing outside naked in January — something I’m oddly not a stranger to with a past history of working at a Ski Resort and being willing to perform any dare asked of me.
“When are we starting?” I asked Josh.
He laughed. “It’s halfway over.”
A minute and a half later, he tossed my robe at me and I headed into the room next door where I met the equally perfect skinned Amy, who was to administer my localized cryo facial.
During the facial, liquid nitrogen is sprayed on the face are to stimulate collagen production to reduce wrinkles, fill in fine lines, and tighten skin. I’m just 20, but I work as a model and an actress so I’m all about prevention. The facial just felt like a cool burst of air stroking my skin, and when it was over I felt invigorated and lively. Sitting down in the resting area with a cup of green tea, my whole body was tingling and I felt like a just got back from a vacation.
I skipped home from the whole experience with the energy of a five year old, seeing the city with brand new eyes and grinning at every stranger on the L train until I was asked sarcastically if I was from Florida.
I might call B.S. on the whole 800 calorie burn thing — although it might be due to the fact that I’m a pretty small person, I didn’t feel particularly hungry afterwards. However, a week later, my skin is Josh-level radiant, my muscles are less fatigued, and I feel like I just sampled the fountain of youth.
Kryo Life isn’t cheap. A single session costs $90 dollars, but now I have tasted age reversal (or at least something that feels like it) and I want to do this every day.
Ready to cancel my yoga membership in favor of a daily freeze, I did a quick Google search to discover that purchasing one would set me back a *cool* 62,000 dollars.
Maybe this is no biggie for Cristiano Ronaldo, but a plebeian like me has to prioritize more important things like college and food and heat and staying alive so for now I will be sticking to standing outside in January naked. Although I do hear Ronaldo is single now, so Cristiano — if you’re reading this, feel free to get in touch. I will totally disrobe for you (r Cryo Sauna).
Everybody has at least one person in their life who makes them feel bad about not going to the gym enough.
You know, the person who meal preps every week, the person who informs you that Kind bars aren’t actually healthy, the person who wakes up at dawn just to get a workout in before work.
Even if you constantly envy them, you also want to get them a nice holiday gift, so here’s a little guide to what they really want.
Cute workout gear is everywhere, thanks to the athleisure trend. The only problem is lots of the clothing isn’t actually meant for doing high intensity workouts in. From sports bras with no support to leggings that fall down every time you jump. This adorably wild gear from SukiShufu is totally suitable for running, dancing, or whatever your friend gets down with (trust us, we tried it).
Not only are Fitbits (or other fitness trackers) relatively inexpensive, you can also purchase cute cases for them, so that even your most trendy friend can get on board with it.
While the rest of the world was annoyed with Apple’s new wireless headphones, your friend was probably hyped that she would no longer have to get her headphones tangled with the free weights. If she doesn’t have an iPhone 7 yet, she’d definitely be down for some wireless headphones from another brand besides Apple. These ALTMAN ones are on sale for under $30, and they have a 4.5 star rating.
If anyone needs a pedicure, it’s prob your friend who’s a runner. But if you don’t feel like getting her a mani-pedi treatment, or a massage, you could get her some of the muscle soothing products from Naturopathica. They have muscle-soothing lotions, bath flakes, and teas, plus a gift box that includes a bunch of stuff together.
There are a certain breed of people who love this stuff, and there are a certain breed who don’t. But if you know someone who would appreciate a top like this, have at it.
Just because you’re going to the gym doesn’t mean you can only wear athletic brands. A fun street style sweatshirt like this one from Urban Sophistication will make whoever you’re gifting feel trendy and also swole, and it’s perf for throwing on and running out the door.
A foam roller is the type of thing people want, but never actually buy for themselves, and that’s where you come in. Good luck wrapping it, but either way any fit freak will appreciate this massage in a barrel.
Okay, Classpasses can be kind of pricey, but you can get three classes for $45 a month, which isn’t horrible. Plus you can get 70% off your first month, and it’s the perf gift for your fit friend in a workout rut.
Kim K came back to Instagram to twerk one out and people are already getting pissy with it.
Promoting her new line of Kimoji merch — which includes a matching sports bra and panties set with the word “Savage” on them — Kim bent over and twerked it out for the camera.
Or at least we think it was Kim.
A few commenters think the twerking booty actually belongs to Stephanie Sheppard, Kim’s personal assistant who used to be a professional dancer, but regardless, we’re clearly supposed to think it’s Kim.
Do these photos really show off the product she’s looking to sell?
Hell no.
But damn did they inspire some attention-grabbing headlines — and some attention-grabbing comments.
While copying an embed code for one of these photos, I couldn’t help but notice everybody was calling out Perez Hilton for being a dick.
And even though scrolling through hundreds of comments isn’t my idea of an ideal Thursday morning, I’m glad I did because this is what he said: “After your “traumatic” Paris robbery, THIS is how you return to Instagram? Clearly nothing’s changed.”
In the words of annafxoxo, “@theperezhilton shut up already you ho ass bitch.”
The only thing better than ugly Christmas sweaters is ugly Christmas sweater lingerie, am I right?
In the holiday spirit, we rounded up some of our fave festive lingerie pieces and asked dudes what they thought about it, which isn’t to say that you need a man to rock any of these pieces, because you def don’t.
But don’t you wonder if your bae would be into you dressed as a sexy snowman?
“I’d give her a C for effort. Sexy Christmas outfits are very dope, but I’d hope she could do better. Ms. Claus, sexy elf, anything [would be better].” – Darjuan, 26
“Does it come with instructions to take it off or do I have to figure it out? I like the outfit, it’s sexy.” – Joey, 23
“It’s a pretty sexy number. I certainly would never push anyone I was intimate with to dress up any certain way, but if it was her idea and something that she wanted to [do], I definitely would not complain.” – John, 33
I really don’t appreciate my mom and family enough, who are accepting of my decision to get a few tiny tattoos. But not everyone is as fortunate, and for those whose parents might murder them over Christmas for deciding to get a lil ink have it really rough.
And especially around the holidays, it’s hard to get in the spirit when your fam is hella judgmental.
So here are a few tips on how to hide those pesky tats from your ‘rents, a future employer, or just anyone really.
1. Urban Decay foundation
Super easy solution because this is just something almost everyone has on hand. just make sure you start with a concealer, and then put a coat of heavy foundation on top. Blending properly is the real key though.
Kat Von D is basically the queen of tattoo coverup, and this little stick will really help you cover up everything, and it’s made specifically to cancel out the blue and black tones in tattoo ink.
Obviously not my first choice because I’m still skeptical about the return of turtle necks, but this solution is perfect if you have a back-of- the-neck tattoo or something on your chest. Plus, they’ll just think you’re being modest.
An ACE-Bandage really does the trick. If you’re coming home from school over the holidays, just bandage wherever your tat is, and just say you fell when you went hiking or something. A little white lie never hurt anyone, right?
Wearing a giant statement necklace will detract from and even cover up a back-of-the-neck tattoo, or if you have a tattoo on your wrist, you can cover them up with a stack of bangles or a cuff.
Another option for covering up tats around you head, neck for face. Scarves are always in style, just don’t wear a heavy knit or wool scarf if you intend to keep it on all night because you will get so hot.
For leg or foot tattoos, tights are the solve-all. When I was forced to wear them every day when I went to Catholic school, I didn’t appreciate them enough. They’re cozy because it feels like you’re wearing nothing, and if you buy opaque tights, you can’t even see through them at all.
Here’s another great example of a famous person being decidedly less cool about things than you’d expect: Nicole Scherzinger — Pussycat Doll extraordinaire — is super against abortion.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Scherzinger revealed that she seriously thought about turning down what we’re sure was a very lucrative role in the new Dirty Dancing TV adaptation because her character gets an abortion.
“I was like a crazy thing because, my family, my papa’s a bishop and my family’s really hardcore against abortion,” Nicole said. “So I got the role and I almost didn’t take it because I didn’t want to promote abortion.”
Now, if you’ve never seen Dirty Dancing, either because you’re too young or your parents didn’t love you enough to force classic cinema down your throat, here’s all you need to know: the abortion subplot is what makes the movie cool.
Basically, Nicole’s character is a professional dancer who’s fucking this hot waiter who the main character’s sister is also fucking. This should make her public enemy #1, but when she realizes she’s pregnant, everything changes.
In a heroic effort to get the cool kids to like her, the main character asks her dad to borrow money to pay for Nicole’s character’s abortion, and she spends the rest of the movie learning how to dance so that she can take Nicole’s character’s place so she won’t miss her gigs and forfeit the salary she desperately needs.
It’s incredibly feminist for an 80s chick flick. Unsurprisingly, the film was written by a woman. It’s one of the only mainstream movies to openly discuss abortion, so it’s not a stretch to assume “Dirty Dancing” made plenty of women who’ve relied on abortion feel less alone.
Plus, it shows the dangers of illegal, back-alley abortions, which could be avoided if people were more educated about birth control and legal abortions were readily available.
But Nicole Scherzinger doesn’t care about that and is now doing everything she can to distance herself from what gives Dirty Dancing its edge.
“I just want to you know encourage everybody to keep your babies,” Nicole said, adding that it’s her aim to shed some light on the subject “without being preachy.”
Right.
Because telling EVERYBODY TO KEEP THEIR BABIES doesn’t sound like you’re trying to be preachy at all. Can’t wait to see how Nicole uses this role as a way to make people more supportive of abortion restrictions.
Looks like somebody needs take her own advice and loosen up her buttons, amirite?
If you think Singapore is just a place where Insta-celebs go on vacay, think again.
This little tiny red dot on the map is an island nation that’s well-known for incredibly spicy chili crab, blooming orchids, the infamous cherry-tinged gin-laced Singapore Sling, and recently, a place Insta celebrities can geotag to fetch more likes.
As someone who was raised in Singapore, I am very proud to call it home. Since childhood, I’ve been surrounded by multiple cultures, countless museums, memorable concerts, and endless glasses of Milo.
Before you buy another copy of Lonely Planet, let your girl show you around town. And to all the Insta celebs out there, please grab a pen and paper stat.
Thanks to its multiethnic population, you have so many food options to choose from in Singapore, but what sets this country apart from all other Asian countries is its own local cuisine, which meshes Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisines. While every travel bible will tell you to munch on some chili crab (a.k.a. the national dish), what you need to try is the laksa.
Laksa is a very spicy coconut-based rice noodle dish with shrimp or chicken. Its spiciness is just as potent as chili crab, but this dish is even more mouth-watering.
Another dish you MUST try is rojak. This ain’t your basic ass salad. Instead, it’s pieces of fruit tossed with shrimp paste, chili, and lime juice.
My best recommendation to find local cuisine is in Singapore’s “hawker stalls,” which are basically street food inside of a building. If you are extremely picky about which hawker stall to eat at, my dad swears by the one at Old Airport Road.
If you head on out for brunch, ask for slices of kaya toast. Kaya is a type of coconut jam and it’s usually served with butter. The toast is sweet, but not overly sugary. Ya Kun Kaya Toast or Killiney Kopitiam have some of the best kaya toast.
Lastly, check out Hungry Go Where. This is the Yelp of Singapore.
WARNING: In Singapore, restaurants come and go just like fashion trends. Some close down and some reopen after temporarily halting their business.
While LA babes and New Yorkers swear by cold-pressed juices, us Singaporeans swear by traditional Asian medicine-influenced drinks. No doctor’s prescription is needed to get these drinks, instead they are served at most hawker stalls.
If you’re craving some chocolate, try some Milo Dinosaur. It’s a chocolate drink sprinkled with more chocolate that you can’t get it most places in the U.S. But if you hate chocolate, try going over to Koi. This is my go-to bubble tea (or boba, if you’re from Cali) joint. Try the hazelnut milk with golden pearls and 0% sugar. It’ll give you a dose of sweetness without being overly sugary.
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What’s a vacation without spending a night out? The most-talked about club in the world is Zouk, which happens to be one of the oldest clubs on the island. The rooms may be ugly as fuck, but the music is what everyone comes here for. Legends like Steve Aoki, Diplo, Zedd and Krewella have all DJed there.
If you like Elvis Guesthouse in NYC, head to Cherry Discotheque. This lit joint has neon signs, retro font, and rad tunes. Hip-hop heads rejoice: this club exclusively spins your favorite genre.
If you aren’t into clubs, Chupitos is a great bar. It’s the only shots-based bar in the city and you can’t go wrong with their flavors. They have a good mix of the conventional (e.g. Slippery Nipple) to the unconventional (Pandan cake, anyone?).
If you want something a ‘lil classier, try the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel. This is the place where the Singapore Sling was birthed.
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If you are an art lover, you need to put the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) and SAM 8Q on your bucket list. It’s pretty similar to The Broad and The New Museum, but it’s heavily dedicated to Singaporean and other South East Asian artists. Another perk about these museums is that they’re hosting the Singapore Biennale, which runs every two years.
If you are more of a Met type of person, try going to the Singapore National Museum. It focuses more on the classics and sometimes, they’ll bring in cool exhibits from other museums like The British Museum.
If art isn’t your thang, don’t overlook the Science Centre. This space runs pretty sick shows and has an observatory that’s literally next to the Equator.
5. The Lingo
There are some terms in Singapore that you’ll frequently hear on the streets. Most likely, they’ll be tinged with a Singlish accent and make you scratch your head the first time you hear it.
Some of the most essential words you need to add to your dictionary are blur (unaware), shiok (cool), wah (equivalent to whoa!) and can. Can is another way of saying “yes” or used at an end of the sentence to express if a plan is possible. Another thing to note is “auntie” or “uncle.” These terms are meant to be used for a waiter,someone at the cash register, or someone who is working. Usually, they are addressed to someone older than you. It might be a strange concept at first to call someone other than your relatives “uncle” or “auntie,” but it’s used as a way to express respect for the elders.
6. The Public Transport
Singapore is extremely commuter-friendly and you can get around town by either walking, taking the MRT (subway), or the bus! There are also a whole lotta taxis out there to take you around town. If you are used to driving, you can rent a car, but it’s def not a necessity.
My other oldie, but a goodie, is the exterior of the Singapore National Museum. You can’t ignore the dome and the pristine white walls. If you want to have a full maxed out selfie, go to the Chinese-style pagoda buildings around Chinatown. The red paint is poppin’ and you can’t ignore the killer architecture. Before I forget, you can also go for a full-body shot at the Singapore Flyer to show that you can get the best view of the city and look your best.
Just like NYC or LA, Singapore has cultural hubs. The two main biggies are Little India and Chinatown. At Little India, you can visit the temple, walk around the small stores, and grab some naan. There’s also a 24/7 mall that every local swears by, Mustafa Centre. You can bag some things at a hella good bargain.
Singapore’s Chinatown can’t even be compared to the Chinatowns in Manhattan and Downtown L.A. The Chinese food in Singapore’s Chinatown is way more authentic. Like Little India, there are temples and shophouses, but what makes the Chinatown in Singapore unique is the niche boutiques. My go-to spot is Books Actually, where it stocks books from local writers. You can also plop down in the corner, read a handful of pages and say “hi” to the cats.
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Throughout the year, there are concerts in Singapore where all the big names, from Madonna to Lady Gaga, hold their world tours.
While arena shows tend to be expensive, you mustn’t miss out on going to the multi-day festivals. Here, the top two biggies are Ultra and ZoukOut. These festivals sell out very quickly thanks to bringing in the top names like Tokimonsta, Zedd, Martin Garrix, Kygo, Axwell, and Afrojack.
If you aren’t into concerts or don’t wanna waste your cash, treat yourself to a karaoke night with your girlfriends. More than a handful are mainly Mandarin-speaking spots that only cater to a Chinese crowd, but Manekineko and K-Box have great English selections.
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Singapore is known for its lush and incredibly beautiful gardens and zoos.
You must check out the Botanical Gardens. Every type of flower is shown there and the walking paths are tops. It’s also sweats and leggings-friendly enough for you to sneak in a jog.
If you want something a ‘lil more modern, try Gardens by the Bay. It’s a little more glam, but still beautiful enough to provide you with that #instapic you desperately need. It’s best to go there at night to see the neon lights.
Last but not least, go to the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari where you can check out a shitload of adorable animals.
The sister duo known as Krewella has some of the hottest and catchiest tracks you’ll ever hear. Coming off their EP release “Ammunition” this past summer, Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf are exploring sounds of multiple different genres — and from the sound of their newest single, “Team,” it seems like it’s working out.
“Team” has a hook that’ll get trapped in your skull and likely never leave, as the girls sing, “I don’t need a crown to be king.” It’s the ultimate celebration song. The video also shows us ways to celebrate with your squad, and the girls have given us a list of things to celebrate on a daily basis.
Check the sick video and track, and then peep the things you and your squad should party about… just because you can.
1. Sisterhood
“Since moving to LA from Chicago 4 years ago, our cousin Nida and our older sister Aisha followed us out here. Once every couple weeks we make it a point to have a girls night with cheap wine and junk food. We sometimes get happy emo and sentimental (especially if we’re all PMSing), where we talk about how lucky we are that us four little women made it a point to stay together despite grown up shit.”
2. Hard Work
“After the end of a grueling, sleepless tour, we love to celebrate the end of a good run with a few beers or champagne in plastic cups with our tour crew in the green room.”
3. Health
“We both clean eat and workout almost everyday. Maintaining such a healthy and disciplined routine makes celebrating with naughty food once in awhile feel so rewarding, and knowing that we stayed strong!”
4. Spending Time with Family on Holidays
“Holidays are socially constructed ideas, but when you tour for years and miss out on them, you realize that what you’re missing out on is a beautiful family gathering. In the past couple years, we’ve made it a point to rally up the family for epic home cooked meals on holidays when we’re home. Some of the best moments of our lives are spent squeezed together on our dining room table bench sharing great conversation.”
5. Youth
“Drinking without a hangover! It’s the little victories in life, am I right? When you go hard the night before and wake up like nothing happened — I think that’s quite the cause for celebration as we creep into our mid-20s AKA the hangover central years. Always appreciating our younger years is so important because life moves so quickly.”
On one hand, having an audience can make you push yourself and work out way harder. On the other hand, some classes are so chill that you feel like you wasted your time, and some are so difficult that you feel extremely out of shape and embarrassed.
When I agreed to try a Dance Body class, a class series created by professional dancer Katia Pryce, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect.
Pryce created the class after realizing that she always favored how her body looked when she was dancing and working out, rather than just working out. Pryce and her team now offer over 45 classes a week in NYC, Miami, and The Hamptons. They also rotate eight routines every two months, so if you go frequently you’ll start to learn them.
Like most people, I love dancing when I’m drunk, but I also have no real dance skills whatsoever. Not to mention that I hadn’t worked out in two weeks prior to taking the class, so I was feeling pretty out of shape.
When I showed up to the studio on a Wednesday morning at 7 a.m., I was slightly nervous. The instructor, Katia, explained that we’d do cardio and then move to sculpting. “Okay,” I thought to myself, “sounds pretty standard.”
But then, we launched into moves right away. And they were not the boring Zumba type moves that your grandma could follow along with.
I immediately told myself that I would not look at myself in the mirror, and instead follow along with Katia. Because first off, I would get lost quickly, and second off, I was sure that I looked like an idiot.
But that’s okay, because I probably always look a bit like an idiot when I’m dancing, and that doesn’t stop it from being fun. I quickly stopped worrying about what I looked like gyrating my hips and hopping around to the beat, and just tried to follow Katia the best I could.
Dance Body seemed like a more challenging and less embarrassing version of Zumba. It included the type of moves you actually wouldn’t be ashamed to do in public, because if you did them properly, you’d look like a dancer. The moves varied from more hip-hop style to ones that were definitely inspired by ballet.
All of the jumping around definitely tired me out by the end, but I weirdly realized that I hadn’t broken a sweat, which is odd for me. It might be because I’m not in shape right now, since fit people actually start sweating sooner during exercise.
My favorite part was definitely dancing to “Jou Jou On That Beat” and some Lil’ Wayne tracks, whereas the other tracks were mostly pop songs that had an EDM remix. Another thing I enjoyed about the class was that the studio was huge, and there weren’t a ton of people in the early class, so I had lots of room to move without worrying about bumping into someone when I fucked up a move.
Right when I was getting tired af, we switched up to some slower tracks for strength training, which is usually my favorite part of classes. This is partly probably because I always could use some booty work, if you catch my drift.
Overall, Dance Body was a really fun way to kick off my morning. It didn’t kill me so that I was sore the next day, but I definitely felt like I was pushed to be on my toes during the entire class – we only took one short break, after all. Sure, I may have assimilated better if I actually had dance experience, but it’s the same as going to a kickboxing class when you have no experience with MMA. You just have to learn to let go.
Every girl has had a pregnancy scare before, and every girl will probably have one again in the future.
If you’re not super conservative or religious, you’ve probably said to yourself, “if I ever accidentally get pregnant, I’ll just take one of those pills.”
It sounds like no biggie. No surgery, no operating chair, how hard could it be?
But in artist Whitney Bell’s personal essay for Elle, she explains her experience with the abortion pill in detail — and gets candid about the excruciating pain.
“Sitting over the toilet for hours, pushing out blood clots the size of lemons. Some so large I had to reach up inside myself to pull them out. It means excruciating cramps and pain, far worse than any period symptoms I’ve ever had. Bleeding through pads that should last eight hours, in 45 minutes. I was dizzy, sickly, and had a pounding headache. All of this lasted for three solid days.”
Hmm…doesn’t sound so chill anymore, does it?
Okay, I mean, terminating a pregnancy is never chill, but don’t lie, you kind of figured that at least the pill isn’t surgery so it must be easier, right?
Here’s a kind reminder that’s not true. Not to scare you into not having an abortion, but to scare you into having safer sex. Besides, you can get rid of an unwanted pregnancy, but you can’t get rid of an STD.
Not to mention that with all of the crazy abortion bills that conservative politicians are trying to push through, now is a better time than ever to make sure you’re staying safe.
Dudes are so hard to shop for. Especially when it’s a guy you’re dating, so it actually has to be something good instead of some generic-ass pair of socks.
Instead of asking your bae exactly what he wants and ruining any element of surprise, just look to the stars this year to find what gift hides in your boo’s deepest desires.
As a fire sign, the Aries dude loves BBQing, grilling, and pretty much any metal objects. If your dude is into grilling, an electric grill cleaner is a dope gift. It’ll save him time and energy, plus he’ll feel fancy af.
The Taurus bro loves settling in at home, and what better way to cozy him up than with a Snuggie? Pretty sure they make sports team version of this, so you could always go big with that too.
Geminis are the travel sign, so if your man likes to travel you should get him a nice suitcase or duffel bag. This one offers a monogram, which will make it a bit more personal.
Lots of Cancer guys like to cook, but your man might not know he likes to cook because he’s never tried it. Maybe if you get him a bro-ey cookbook, like this one, he’ll start!
Leo:
Taster’s Club, $69/month
Leo’s are all about luxury, so your Leo man would def appreciate a Taster’s Club membership. You can pick between whiskey, scotch, or bourbon, and he’ll also learn a lot about his favorite drink while getting turnt, thanks to the pamphlets that come alongside the booze.
Libra has good taste when it comes to his wardrobe, so pick him out a nice cologne to add to his swag. He’ll be down to wear whatever smell you like best.
Scorpio’s are the sexiest sign of the zodiac, so get your man something sexy to wear, like these super soft boxers from Naked. Maybe add a couple of toys that you can both use in there too.
Sag dudes are super outdoorsy, athletic, and down for adventures. Unsurprisingly, this means he’s prob DTC, a.k.a, down to camp. Get him a nice tent so that if he drags you along you don’t want to completely kill yourself.
Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, which is the planet of the future and governor of electricity. So basically, Aquarius’ like anything tech-y. A Beats speaker is perf for the soundtrack to his long showers or for his bro pre-games.
Pisces rules the feet, so by the transitive property, your man might be into tracking his steps. Get him a fit-bit. It’s sleek, it’s trendy, and maybe he’ll start getting more into fitness!
Good news guys: the two hottest Kardashians are just as bad at working out as your are.
In a new interview for nobody’s favorite magazine, Health, Khloé Kardashian revealed that Kim and Kylie are just too pretty to perspire.
“Kim and Kylie are the worst,” Khloe said. “They perspire, and they look so pretty, and they don’t really do much. I’m like, ‘How do you guys have those bodies?'”
Hmmm, how could they have those bodies indeed?
She continued:
“Kim can eat anything, and I’m like, ‘I hate you.’ The nutritionist was like, ‘Kim has a body like a Ferrari, and you have a body like a Honda.’ I was like, ‘Yep, that sounds about right. That’s my life — you just summed it up right there.'”
Guess all those workouts Kim did to lose the baby weight were just for show, huh?
When you think holiday makeup, you think glitz and glam, right?
What if there was one makeup product that could help you achieve the metallic looks you wanted on your eyes, lips, and face?
Now, there is.
Galore is partnering with Lime Crime to show you some killer ways to wear their holiday products, the Diamond Crushers, Velvetines, and holiday bundles. Check out Wolf Tyla, Diana Veras, and Isabel Bedoya as they slay their vegan and cruelty free makeup game to match their moods.
Tinder releases their top 10 right-swiped names every single year. And you shouldn’t care, but obviously, you do.
Unfortunately, it’s kind of like when you’re in a tacky beach boardwalk shop looking for your name on a keychain. If you have a basic-ass name, they probably have your name on every single type of keychain. If you have a unique name, your name is probs nowhere to be found.
But c’mon, you still want to know if somehow your name made the top 10, right?
For the top 10 female names, they all sound the way you’d expect: safe, cheery, and definitely a kindergarten teacher appropriate name. And we all know how much men love kindergarten teachers.
1. Hannah
Annoyingly prissy do-gooder whose middle name might as well be “overachiever.”
2. Emma
Is a virgin.
3. Lauren
Total horse girl.
4. Julia
Thinks she’s artsy because there’s a John Lennon song named after her, but she’s basic af.
5. Emily
Thinks that having rich parents makes her cool.
6. Rachel
Still talks about summer camp.
7. Samantha
Definitely not as cool as Kim Cattrall’s Sex and The City character, no matter how she tries.
8. Katie
Thinks that eating Lean Cuisines is the same as going to the gym.
9. Anna
Smoked weed once and felt so bad about it she told her mom, crying.
10. Sara
Half of her life is spent telling people that there’s no “H” in her name, the other half is spent taking selfies.
There’s no doubt that rock ‘n roll is something of a boys club — and even though we’ve seen many female-fronted rock and punk bands throughout the years, it’s pretty much like spotting a damn unicorn when you discover an all-female punk band.
Ironically, women co-pioneered the genre, often appearing as equals next to their male punk band mates. Rock historians have gone so far as to say that it would be possible to write the entire history of punk without mentioning any male bands at all…. #justsayin.
Here are some all-girl bands you need to know, repping and keeping female visibility in punk rock alive and well today.
Fronting the fabulous funk-pop band known as Snow Angel is Gabby La La on sitar and lead vocals. If you’re a hippie at heart, then Snow Angel is definitely your jam. Described as a “technicolor rainbow cheer party,” the group will deliver chill vibes into your ears, and psychedelic neon colors to your eyes. The band also includes Melissa Leigh Hubbel on bass, Emily Studden on Drums, Sarah Melekova on omnichord, Cadence Myles on guitar, and Alison Niedbalski on keys.
This band technically has a boy on the drums, Maxx, but we’ll give him a pass for helping to make such killer tracks, and because he has two x’s in his name. Helming from Los Angeles, The Regrettes are fronted by 16-year-old Lydia Night, who leads this super cool squad of doo-woppy influenced rockers. Their newest single, “Seashore,” has Lydia singing, “I’m not like anybody else, so you can just go fuck yourself,” over those sweet little 50’s sounding background chords. But wait ’til you get to the chorus, where the guitar start wailing and you get those shred-worthy moments you’ve been waiting for. This one is undoubtedly a bop, kids.
American punk band Bleached consists of sisters Jennifer Clavin and Jessica Clavin, and Micayla Grace formerly of Leopold & His Fiction. Even though technically they also have boy on drums, Nick Pillot — we’ll let that one slide, since he has glorious long hair and helps to keep our girls in time with those beats. Their most played song is 2011’s “Think of You,” but their newest — and catchiest — is “Wednesday Night Melody” from their second studio album, “Welcome the Worms,” which maybe should be renamed “Welcome the EARworms,” since you’ll likely love the entire thing.
Warpaint has been around since 2004, and even though in past incarnations has included some guy-rockers, the current line-up is all female! Hell yas! The group includes Emily Kokal (vocals, guitar), Theresa Wayman (guitar, vocals) and Jenny Lee Lindberg (bass, backing vocals), and Stella Mozgawa (drums). Their most played tune is “Love is to Die” from their self-titled album in 2013, but their newest and coolest is literally called “New Song,” which includes a pretty sick remix which was just released last week.
L7 was originally formed in the 80’s, and reunited in 2014 after a thirteen-year-long hiatus. They are perhaps one of the best known all-female rock bands, and are considered the pioneers of the grunge rock movement. They released a pretty kick ass documentary this year entitled, “L7: Pretend We’re Dead,” which reviews the craziness of their sixteen year career and features some pretty dope interviews with members of Nirvana, Shirley Manson from Garbage, and Joan Jett.
Photographer Amber Asaly sat down with Lauren Giraldo to talk her upcoming music and ask some spitfire style questions. Check out their exclusive photos for Galore below!
Who’s the coolest person you can think of and why?
Moana, and the creators of the film. I’ve loved watching Disney come so far— it’s so important for the younger generation to see a kick ass colored girl, with curly hair showing everyone that females are just as strong and intelligent as males.
What is the weirdest message you have received from a fan?
It’s always strange to me when people call me ‘mom’.
Who do you think would be a surprisingly good president?
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
This is your chance to give anyone in the world a shoutout! Who do you pick and why?
My sister, Kris – you are always my #1.
What’s your number one requirement in a guy or girl you’re looking to date?
Number one requirement for me is personality.
One makeup product you can’t live without?
Highlight and glitter.
Advice for up and coming musicians?
You’ll change your mind a million times, but being patient is worth it.
Any exciting news that no one knows yet you can let us in on?!
I have multiple shows coming out in 2017 and the world will finally get to hear my original music in January 2017.
There is nothing more comforting to a pounding headache than ordering unhealthy food.
Grubhub has released “A Year In Delivery” showing us which foods grew in popularity most this year, and the results are clear: people needed plenty of grease and fat in ’16.
I think it’s obvious 2016 has been the year of the hangover.
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Mac & cheese has taken first place as the most ordered in 2016 as deliveries have spiked 373%. Nothing says hangover cure like creamy, cheesy, pasta deliciousness.
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Chicken & waffles are the perfect combination of protein and carbs to help you recover from your 3 a.m. bar crawl. Deliveries spiked 234% showing us we all could use a bit of balance in our lives.
Although the sound of pork marrow bone broth would make my stomach churn even more on a hangover, apparently this ramen is the real deal, having grown in deliveries by 223%.
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Oxtail is taking its place in this year’s list. Although it is an unusual addition, give the party people what they want. You can get it in many forms, just like the shots you took last night.
From selfies to literally destroying America, people are always trying to blame stuff on the Kardashian & Jenners.
But you know what we should actually be blaming their for? The clothes we buy.
There is literally no group of five women who have more of an influence on popular fashion than this family.
Bible.
So much like Meryl Streep schooled Anne Hathaway in “The Devil Wears Prada” about how fashion magazines influenced her sartorial choices, even though she didn’t read them or think they were cool, I’m here to show you all the fashion and beauty trends of 2016 the Kardashian & Jenners had a hand in making cool.
Here’s my exhaustive, and exhausting, list.
1. Liquid lipstick
This is who your dehydrated lips have to thank for all those liquid lipsticks you’ve been buying.
Chokers instantly became uncool the second T Swift and her squad started wearing them, but you can blame the Kardashians for wearing them so much that she got wind of them in the first place.
These have come a long way since Anne Hathaway (yes, Anne Hathaway!) debuted the first relevant pair of the 21st-century in “The Devil Wears Prada.” Still, be honest, did you even think about buying a pair of thigh high boots before this summer?
This is one I’m super guilty of. My boyfriend and I were at the MSG show where Kanye first started selling Pablo merch and we didn’t wait in line because we thought they were nowhere near cool enough to spend that kind of money on.
But the more I saw the Kardashians & Jenners wear the merch, the more it started to look cool to me and before you know it, I was counting my lucky stars that I was standing in line at the pop-up shop in NYC dropping close to $100 on some overpriced and overhyped merch.
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Pablo shirt yesterday in support of gun violence awareness day. Something has to change 
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