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May 20, 2013, 9:35 pm
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Finding the Best Bikini for You

May 21, 2013, 7:50 am
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Ready to buy the best bikini ever? Check out these important dos before suiting up:

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Get Fitted

Much like fitting bras, when it comes to bikinis, it's important to get the right fit. “The perfect fit is important,” says Maggie Kombogiannis, founder of Meli Beach Swimwear. “If a swimsuit is too small, it will dig into the skin and if it’s too loose, it won’t support you. Try to get a fitting by a professional at a shop specializing in swimwear.” In time for the summer season, many lingerie boutiques offer personalized swimwear fittings.

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Enhance Your Best Features

Figure out what your favorite features are and prepare to flaunt them with pride. “Opt for pieces in cuts that you feel great in and that you trust to work for your body,” says Jess Cole, Modstylist for Modcloth.com. “Instead of focusing on ‘hiding’ an area you’re self conscious of, highlight assets that you want to show off. Love your shoulders? Go strapless. Lastly, don’t be afraid to mix and match tops and bottoms in various colors and sizes for a customized look and fit.”

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Apple-Shaped Figure

For those with broad shoulders, but tend to carry weight around their midsection, lingerie expert and author of "The Bra Book"Jene Luciani recommends the tankini. A tankini gives you the comfort of hiding any bulges you don’t want others to see, yet it gives you more variety than a standard one-piece swimsuit. “Be sure to look for wide-set straps,” she says. Luciani also suggests opting for a bottom with ruffles to balance your overall look.

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Pear-Shaped Figure

"This figure fits the profile of most women,” explains Luciani. “This means you are a little larger on the bottom than on top.” For those who may be feeling hesitant about showing off their belly, Luciani says a swim skirt or a pair of swim shorts will minimize hips and thighs. They can also be paired with a top of your choice. “Look for a padded bikini top if you need a little extra on top to balance the bottom or details, like ruffles, to show off a slim middle,” she advises.

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Hourglass Figure

Those with a slender waist and a wider bust line and hips should have no trouble finding a bikini that flatters your curves. “This shape, which is perfectly proportional, can wear anything,” explains Luciani. She suggests looking for a halter, bra-style or bustier bikini top. Not only are they on-trend this season, but they provide support for big-busted gals. In terms of bottoms, Luciani likes ones with side ties.

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Athletic Figure

If you’re straight from top to bottom, you need to find a bikini that will instantly create curves with minimal effort. “Look for bikini bottoms that has multiple straps on the sides and details at the bust,” says Placas. “Ruffles can also create the illusion of curves if they are at the bust line and the waist line of the bikini. A pattern with a swirl can do the same.” Placas also prefers a halter neck tie or closure to create the illusion of broader shoulders, as well as to maximize the bust.

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Pregnant

Stylists agree that if you have a baby bump, flaunt it with pride during beach season. The key is looking for a two-piece that will provide a lift and comfort all around. “Choose a style with bust support and a full bottom to provide you with ample coverage that will not dig into your tummy,” says Placas. A halter top is an ideal choice for a growing bust line.

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Petite

If you’re under 5’4” Placas says a bikini can actually give you length in the right places. “A string bikini or any high cut style will elongate the legs,” she says.

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Small Chest or Slim Bottom

If you have a small chest, slim bottom or both, you can use your suit to create curves. “If you’re wishing to add a little more oomph to your bottom, create curves with bottoms rugged down the middle,” says Lexi Sheehy, representative for Nina Swim. “This lifts the bottom creating the illusion of a rounder booty.” For small-chested ladies, Sheehy likes a balconette top, which offers a more dramatic lift than a standard top, creating cleavage. “A balconette top is a simple, stylish solution to a tiny bust line,” explains Sheehy. “This style highlights the cups of the bust, working with your petite frame.”

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Tummy Control

Is a tummy pooch stopping you from getting into a bikini? You’re in luck because the ‘50s-inspired high waisted bottom is on-trend and a major do.  “If you have a tummy, a high-waisted bikini will help to camouflage your belly as well as one that has ruching or gathers in the tummy area,” recommends stylist Illysia Neumann-Loreck. A high-waisted bikini is also a great way to channel your inner retro bombshell and add glamour to your overall look to the beach.

WATCH: Adding Retro Flair to Your Wardrobe

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Easy Paella de Mariscos Recipe

May 20, 2013, 8:43 am
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When it comes to Spanish cuisine, paella is one of the most delicious dishes there is.

This flavorful meal can be made with your favorite green vegetables, meat, or fish — but the key ingredients are bomba rice and spices like smoked paprika and saffron.

Chef Marc Vidal of Boqueria, a tapas bar and restaurant in New York City, shows us how to make paella de mariscos, or seafood paella using squid, cuttle fish, clams, mussels and shrimp

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Celebrities With Superfluous Nipples

May 21, 2013, 10:48 am
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Those with nipples numbering in the triples — and beyond.

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Mark Wahlberg

"It's actually the size of an infant's nipple," explained actor Mark Wahlberg about his third nipple in an interview with Nova FM. According to the actor, it's located just below his adult-sized left nipple.

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Joanna Krupa

In 2012, model and "Real Housewives of Miami" star Joanna Krupa revealed to the Huffington Post that she has a third nipple. "It looks more like a mole, but my doctor said it's an actual third nipple," she confessed.

(Reuters)
Lily Allen

English recording artist Lily Allen makes no secret about her third nipple, and she once let the host of a Dutch television show touch it on camera. "It gets hard when you touch it," she laughed.

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Harry Styles

Harry Styles (left) of the pop group One Direction confirmed to Nova FM that he has not only one extra nipple, but two. "They're a bit smaller than the other ones," he was quick to point out. "I don't look like a cow or anything."

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Tilda Swinton

According to author Mitchell Symon's book "Celebrity Lowdown," Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton was born with a third nipple. It's also discussed in a Channel 4 documentary titled "The Triple Nipple Club."

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Carrie Underwood

Back before Carrie Underwood was a country star, she was a hopeful on "American Idol." During her audition, Simon Cowell asked her about a rumor he'd heard, and she confirmed to the judges that yes, she was born with a third nipple. "It just looked like a mole," said Underwood. She then explained how it made her feel self-conscious, which is why she had it removed.

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May 22, 2013, 7:19 am
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Home Decor Shopping Secrets: 7 Ways To Get the Look For Less

May 22, 2013, 8:13 am
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Interior design trends come and go just as quickly as fashion.

Whether you're a professional decorator or just enjoy giving your home the occasional makeover — how do you get the look without breaking the bank?

READ: 21 Thrifty Ways to Deck Out Your Bath

Apartment Therapy shares some helpful tips for bargain hunting like a pro:

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Buy just the headboard:

You still get the same look, using less material and therefore, less money. Metal bed frames are cheap and can often be found on Craigslist for 25 bucks. When used with a great headboard, you'll never give the rest of the bed another thought. For instance the Lorraine Bed from Pottery Barn is $1399, while just the headboard is $799.

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Buy Accessories Instead:

Look for the same feel or pattern, just in a smaller, less expensive item. If you can't afford this Madeleine Weinrib rug for thousands, you can still buy this pillow from Etsy in a very similar pattern. Forty-five dollars later, same style, just on a smaller scale.

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Shop at Children's Stores:

High design often trickles downstream to the younger set and since parents don't want to spend as much for kids, items are designed and priced accordingly. For example, how many times have you seen this lamp from Land of Nod styled in adult rooms? It's pure awesome, on trend, and a very good price.

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Know Your Stores:

This is kind of a no-brainer, but I'll include it anyway: Certain stores — like Target, World Market or Shades of Light — are known for high design at lower prices. I often start there when I'm looking for a certain type item and — even if I don't find that particular thing — can almost certainly find something else that looks more expensive. Bookmark those sites, and check back frequently.

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Thrift:

Okay, this is super random. In my area, local Goodwills purchase batches of unsold and returned items from certain stores that shall remain nameless (okay, Target — shhh) to resell. For instance, just last week I saw several of these brand new vases from the Fall 2012 Nate Berkus collection, still with tags. If you aren't a thrift store shopper type, this is reason enough to reconsider.
 

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Shop Around:

Just because a certain store or flash sale site says they are selling items at a discount, that still doesn't always mean i's the best deal out there. For example, take these classic zebra Scalamandre pillows that were on One Kings Lane for $399 this past week. However, this eBay store has the same ones for half that.

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Take Your Time:

If it's something you really love (versus something you irrationally want right at that moment), wait awhile. Again, high design trickles down and other stores will follow suit with their own variation on the theme. Once similar styles are out there, price points (and quality) will most certainly vary. These Jonathan Adler fruit pillows are no longer available on his site, but this version is now for sale at Overstock for $22. Still cute, even after a couple of years, and much cheaper.

Have your own smart tips and tricks? Please, by all means, share your strategies in the comments.

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Get Gisele's Beachy Waves

May 22, 2013, 9:32 pm
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Here are five ways to channel the Brazilian beauty this summer with beachy waves.

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Volumize

Use a volumizing product to ensure that the waves have lasting power throughout the day or night. Stylist Janine Jarman loves this look because it works on all hair types and flatters the face. “I would wrap dry hair with a volumizing product, like Sebastian Volupt Spray,” before curling, explains Jarman.

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Curl

Stylist Angelo David says Bündchen’s beachy waves are ideal for women with hair past the shoulders who may be tired of always going sleek and straight. David says the easiest and quickest way to get the look is with a curling iron. “Start with a heat protectant, like my Long and Stronger Detangler, before stylizing to minimize damage from heating tools,” says Angelo. “Using a two inch barrel curling iron, create soft curls to each section of hair. Break the curls by running your fingers through your hair. Finish the look with a medium hold hairspray.”

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Blow Dry

“Apply a volumizing product and blow dry your hair, using your fingers to separate,” says Stylist Julia Papworth. “Feel free to flip your head over to dry. When dry, starting from the bottom up, take medium sized sections of hair, lightly mist with hairspray and then wrap them around a medium sized curling iron. Make sure to leave the ends of the hair uncurled as this really adds to the style.”

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Sleep on It

Don’t feel like using heat as the temperature begins to rise? No problem. Stylist Danny Jelaca says you can get beachy waves overnight. “On damp hair, spritz with a hair oil, Leonor Greyl Huile Secret de Beautè,” explains Jelaca. “Run fingers through your hair and separate into four sections. Then, loosely twist hair into four buns. Sleep and in the morning let them down. You’ll wake up with perfect beach waves.”

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Do the Twist

For those with fine hair, Kusero advises to first use a hair product on towel-dried hair that can add fullness, like Prive Root Amplifier. “Tousle dry hair upside down using high heat on a low speed to avoid frizz,” says Kusero. “Once hair is nearly dry, add a fingertip of texturizing clay, such as Prive Extended Texture Clay. Twist your hair in random sections to separate and define. Allow hair to air dry and then shake it out.”

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You’ve Come A Long Way, Kellie Pickler; See The 'DWTS' Champ’s Style Evolution

May 23, 2013, 7:36 am
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This “Small Town Girl” is now a major stunner.

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Early Kellie

At the American Idol Semi-Finalist Party on February 18, 2006 in Hollywood, California.

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Oh, That Hair

At the 2007 CMT Music Awards on April 16, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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All of a Sudden, Great Hair and Sexy Open Back

At the 2007 American Music Awards on November 18, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

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7 Kitchen and Bath Products You Didn't Know You Needed

May 23, 2013, 12:11 pm
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This is what you're missing.

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Musical Showerhead

Singing in the shower just got better, thanks to Moxie's cool Showerhead and Wireless Speaker ($199). The magnetic, wireless speaker can be synced with any Bluetooth device to play podcasts, playlists, and more. Since it can pop in and out for easy recharging, there's no need to limit it to the shower. Try placing it in the kitchen while you cook, or take it to the beach!

 

Designer Drain

We've been counting the days until the June launch since we first read about Infinity Drain's new collaboration with designer Marc Newson. Aside from the handsome hexagonal cutout pattern that beats most traditional drains, the linear shape can be used with flooring materials that center drains can't accommodate.

 

Wine Cellar Cabinet

Perfect for wine-loving neat freaks, Wine Logic offers a solution for tucking away an entire case while still keeping it accessible.

 

Eco-Friendly Laminate

I know what you're thinking, but today's laminate (dubbed "glaminate" by industry insiders) is an affordable, eco-friendly countertop option that is making style leaps. Wilsonart's products are actually made with 70 percent FSC Certified wood fibers and 20 percent postconsumer recycled content, and it achieved indoor air quality with GreenGuard on all its laminates. Plus, the brand's marble and new butcher block offerings (launching this Fall) will make you do a double take.

 

Optical Illusion Sink

Kallista's Bacifiore Sink by former House Beautiful kitchen of the year designer Mick De Giulio has artful features like curved walls and a distressed, polished surface that create an optical illusion of reflections. While its starting price of $2,995 is steep, watching the water move around in this shimmering sink is a ritual we wouldn't mind in our morning routine.

 

Woodgrain Printed Glass

If you have a soft spot for warmed up modernism, then chances are you'll dig Digital Wood. Its sleek, shiny surfaces are actually created by printing high-resolution wood grain onto glass. Digital Wood can exist in bathrooms and kitchens without being ruined by water damage and can also feature the beautiful tones and patterns of endangered tree species (without hacking into forests and jungles).

 

Porcelain Floors

If it's wooden floors you're pining after for your bathroom, kitchen, or even pool deck, then we've found something for you! Enter Absolute Timber, Vogue Bay's porcelain wood product that looks like the real deal but works even better. Aside from being able to take a serious water beating, the porcelain is cut in a way that makes it slip-proof, as well.

 

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Memorial Day Hot Dog Recipes: Teach Your Old Dogs New Tricks

May 22, 2013, 8:42 am
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Refreshing twists on a summertime staple.

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Tennessee Smoky Hot Dogs

Chris at Nibble Me This spices up his Tennessee Smoky Dog with his signature smoky coleslaw, made with char-grilled cabbage. Buttery onions, BBQ rub and chili con carne finish off this savory recipe, which you can find right here.

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Bánh Mì Hot Dogs

Inspired by the traditional Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich, Emily at A Nutritionist Eats devised this fresh, flavorful take on a frankfurter. Her recipe incorporates spicy Sriracha mayonnaise, crunchy julienned veggies and chopped cilantro atop a fresh toasted baguette.

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Guatemalan Hot Dog Tacos

Known as mixtas, these frankfurter-filled tortillas are often eaten as a street food in Guatemala — but you don't have to travel all the way to Central America for a taste. Brooke at Food Woolf shares her family's authentic recipe here, along with Guatemalan-style slaw and guacamole.

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Hawaiian Hot Dogs

If pork and pineapple taste good on a Hawaiian pizza, they've gotta taste great on a grilled hot dog, too. Michelle from That's So Michelle tops her Hawaiian hot dogs with crispy bacon, pineapple chunks, chopped chives and a smear of hoisin sauce. Check out her recipe here.

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Sonoran Hot Dogs

Originating in Sonora, Mexico, Sonoran-style hot dogs have become a favorite north of the border in Arizona. And because they're damn delicious, Damn Delicious food blogger Chung-Ah created her own loaded recipe, featuring a bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with beans, avocado pico de gallo and a generous drizzle of mayo.

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Colombian Hot Dogs

Frequently sold on the streets of Medellin, these Colombian-style hot dogs (or perros caliente Colombiano) are topped with slaw, pineapple sauce and crushed potato chips. They're a favorite of Medellin native Erica, who shares her personal recipe (and the secret to her pineapple sauce) at My Colombian Recipes.

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Detroit-Style Coney Dogs

Like your dogs with an extra serving of meat? Eat 'em like they do in Michigan, where Laurie at Simply Scratch recreated one of her local favorites: a Detroit-style Coney dog. Get the recipe for these dogs here, along with the steps for making her essential no-bean-all-meat chili.

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The Milwaukee Dog

Ever try a Chicago-style hot dog? How about this Milwaukee dog? Wisconsin food blogger Dax Phillips of Simple Comfort Food put his local spin on the Windy City's signature dog by adding thick slivers of cheddar cheese. Check out the rest of the ingredients here.

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