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we can't stop looking at rose McGowan's new 'hairdo'

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Rose McGowan has been known to take fashion risks on the red carpet. The actress and director is still answering questions about that "dress" she wore at the 1998 VMAs ("punk as fuck!" she called it on Twitter). Well last night Rose McGowan one upped even herself at the Daily Front Row L.A. Fashion Awards, where she showed up in a helmet/hat/hair hybrid that made her look like space aged cartoon character whose job is just not giving a f*ck. 

Apparently, she's just getting started.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Sundance: 8 Potential Breakout Stars

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This year’s Sundance Film Festival is as competitive a year as any thanks to a number of projects that contain classic story tropes that appeal to mainstream film enthusiasts, but also feature slightly askew subject matter and performances that cater to those with more indie sensibilities. With a number of high profile and established actors like James Franco, Jonah Hill, Lily Tomlin and Michael Fassbender cast it roles, it can often seem like it’s merely another Hollywood casting bonanza dressed down in million-dollar-a-film packaging. But have no fear. Discovering emerging talent is still a cornerstone of what the festival is all about. We’ve picked out 7 actors and one acting tandem that we feel are poised for breakout success.  

Logan Miller
Project: The Stanford Prison Experiment and Take Me to the River

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2015 is going to be a huge year for 22-year-old Logan Miller, who prior to this year was primarily known for his TV work on Growing Up Fisher opposite recent Academy Award nominee J.K. Simmons. In The Stanford Prison Experiment–a true story of a notorious 1971 psychology study at the university in which twenty-four male students created a prison in the basement of the buildingMiller is a part of the ensemble cast underneath the tutelage of Billy Crudup who plays Dr. Philip Zimbardo. For anyone familiar with the story, it doesn’t end well for anyone involved and there is ample room for an actor of Miller’s abilities to capture the chaos during those six fateful days.

In writer/director Matt Sobel’s debut, Take Me to the River, Miller plays a California teen who plans to come out at his family reunion in Nebraska. But when a bloodstain on his younger cousin’s dress makes him an unwitting suspect in her possible abuse, the weekend takes a very different turn.

 

James Freedson-Jackson and Hays Wellford
Project: Cop Car


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Whenever kids are cast in prominent roles, there’s always the hope that the viewer is in for a treat as if witnessing Stand By Me, The Goonies, The Sandlot, or Mud for the first time. In Cop Car, Hays Welford and first timer James Freedson-Jackson play a pair of ten-year-old kids who stumble upon an abandoned cop car and decide to take it for a joy ride. When the small-town sheriff – played by Kevin Bacon – decides to get it back at all costs, the boys have no choice but to rely on a piece of machinery that neither truly knows how to operate. 

 

Bel Powley
Project: Diary of a Teenage Girl

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British import Bel Powley has achieved acclaim across the pond for her work on the television series, Benidorm, which focuses on the hilarity associated with an all-inclusive hotel in Spain, as well as for theater credits including the West End plays Jumpy and Raving. Top-lining an impressive cast in Diary of a Teenage Girl which features Alexander Skarsgård and Kristen Wiig, Powley plays Minnie – a girl who documents her romantic involvement with her mother’s boyfriend.

 

Shameik Moore
Project: Dope

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Writer/director Rick Famuyiwa uses Inglewood, CA as the backdrop for his music-infused coming-of-age film, Dope. Boasting original songs from Pharrell Williams and featuring thespian turns for rappers A$AP Rocky and Casey Veggies, it’s perhaps Shameik Moore’s show to steal. Starring as Malcolm, a nerdy kid in a dog-eat-dog world, he witnesses a drug deal gone sour at a party, thrusting him into an environment that Famuyiwa refers to as a, “mash-up of DIY punk, Yo! MTV Raps, YouTube, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.” In speaking about the film, Moore has said, “Dope is gonna kill Sundance — that’s the buzz. Fear, happiness, love, anger, excitement — the film plays with all of your emotions. It will impact people who watch it and leave an impression. It’s one of those movies.”

 

Julia Garner
Project: Grandma

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It takes a certain amount of moxie to star opposite Lily Tomlin, whose acting chops are legendary. But such is the case for Julie Garner who is earning something of a reputation as a Sundance duchess having previously appeared in films that played at the festival like Martha Marcy May Marlene and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. As Sage, the granddaughter of Tomlin’s character, Elle, the two set out in a vintage Dodge to drum up enough cash for an emergency that just can’t wait. Along with co-star Marcia Gay Harden, filmmaker Paul Weitz refers to his cast as, “an all-star female trifecta.”

 

Lola Kirke
Project: Mistress America

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While her sister Jemima of HBO’s Girls fame is holding it down on the television front, Lola Kirke is looking to make an impact on the silver screen. No stranger to television work herself as the lead in Amazon’s in Mozart in the Jungle, a small role in David Fincher’s Gone Girl has spring boarded her to further directing royalty in Noah Baumbach’s latest, Mistress America. As Tracy, she portrays a lonely college freshman who is whisked away in New York City on a adventure by her soon-to-be stepsister. Written by Greta Gerwig who teamed with Baumbach in the past on Frances Ha, there’s no denying that the duo can create vivid, complex female-centric characters.

 

 

 

diplo thinks taylor swift's fans are the worst

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Remember when Diplo urged Twitter users to "Get Taylor Swift A Booty" and then Lorde said something about his "tiny penis"? We found it all very entertaining, but apparently it's caused a lot of problems for Diplo. In a recent GQ interview, the DJ/producer said that "Taylor Swift fans are really crazy... They're so evil."

When asked about the aforementioned incident, Diplo said, "... It's funny, because me and Lorde, we're actually friends, and it was a funny, in-jest conversation. So many tabloids used it to make it story, when it was not. Literally, it was such a tongue-in-cheek joke on both sides. I think Taylor Swift is such an impactful character, that it was because she was involved that it became really big." When the interviewer, Mark Byrne, mentioned that his recognition has made him part of the tabloids, the musician said, "It sucks for me, because now I have to not be as crazy as I am on the internet. Which totally sucks, because it's not going to be fun anymore. But the repercussions are really bad. Like, Taylor Swift fans are really crazy. They threatened to murder me and stuff. It's really bizarre, and disgusting. They're the worst people in the world... And I'm a pretty big fan. But they're like 'I wish your kids had Down syndrome.' They're so evil. I dissed Lady Gaga before, and the gays were never even this mean. They're funny. These people are like mean-spirited, evil human beings. I'm not a politician. I shouldn't have to be under the microscope for people like that."

With over 51 million followers on Twitter alone, there's no denying that Swift has an extremely large following—one that is bound to be full of extremely intense super-fans. It's a sad reality that one small (albeit negative) comment can generate a mound of hate and illicit threats. So, while we don't condone his original comment or agree that all Taylor Swift fans are "mean-spirited, evil human beings" (we are proof of that), we understand what would motivate him to speak ill of Swiftees. (Was he "Swift-boated?" Okay, we will see ourselves out.)

Luckily, it seems as if Diplo has learned his lesson. "I think I definitely want to bring out positivity," he said. "Nothing good will come of it. Nothing positive comes out of that stuff anymore. But you know what's cool? We're having a very feminist, epic moment right now. There's a lot of pro-feminist things. Which is really cool."

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kathy griffin isn't going apologize

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Kathy Griffin isn't just a fiery, fierce comedian, she is also the newest face on the acidic (and addictive) Fashion Police on E!. The show has been known to ruffled quite a few feathers, especially with the no-holds-barred approach it takes to celebrity style, going after stars for sartorial missteps. Yet, to Griffin, she uses the spotlight to stay grounded and remind herself, this is just a big old game of dress up. After all, how else would the self-proclaimed D-List comedian transition to a fashion critic? Because, remember, the last person to take Kathy Griffin seriously is Kathy Griffin.

What’s the worst thing about the red carpet, like at last week’s Golden Globes?

When these celebrities come up with their freakin’ plus ones and the kids, I don’t give a shit. I wanna see the celebrities, see what they’re wearing and hear them lie about how it’s all a family when they do their films together and all that bs. I will say this year had a lot of really good plus ones, if you unnoticed Emma Stone’s super crazy brother with an afro and a headband dressed in a blue suit from Sears. He was kind of walking around aimlessly like hey, is there a camera here? So as a comedian, I’m always looking for those moments on the red carpet as well as the nice dress.

What resonates with me is that I have been on the other side of the carpet. I have eight Emmy nominations and two wins and then you realize you get home and people are more concerned about your dress than whether or not you won. I have talked to the greats and the giants and I had a great conversation with Lily Tomlin the year she was nominated for Nashville. And she said the last thing any of us every thought about was what to wear. I think I purposefully wore something silly because I thought it would be kind of fun to show up at the Oscars as a nominee in an imperfect look. 

It’s not like they’re all dying to walk the red carpet, it is a job. 

It’s something they have to do whether they like it or not. But you’ll hear Meryl Streep say, 'I’m sick and tired of being an Academy nominee and all I read about is not my work in Sophie’s Choice, but oh, I picked the wrong Armani dress out of three Armani dresses they sent me.' By the way, she looked fabulous this year.

And you think regular people relate?

As silly and as over the top it is, I think it’s relatable to the audience because we all go through that. I’m going to this function, so I should look this way, I’m going to something with my husband, I should look this way. I’m going to something with a pal, I don’t want to be overdressed, I don’t want to be underdressed, I don’t want to be in the same dress. And that’s what these celebrities are doing—except for tens of thousands of dollars.

Do they really care about winning and losing? It usually seems so arbitrary. 

My first Emmy nomination, I don’t know who these nominees are that lose that are happy, but I was livid. One time I actually cried like a baby in a limo, then of course I Instagrammed it and put it on twitter as well. But don’t get it twisted. These celebrities actually do care what they look like and whether or not they win or lose. And trust me the dress part stings even more when you lose.

What about celebs who just don’t get it? 

If everyone had a sense of humor, I would have no job. I love it when Demi Lovato is upset with me, or Gwyneth Paltrow avoids me. They see me and they avert their eyes and I just go for them. I went right up to Selena Gomez a couple of weeks ago. I said, 'Let’s take a picture.' This will be the least controversial picture you’ve taken all year. And she didn’t say anything. She didn’t laugh, she didn’t cry.

So it hurts to lose. 

When you lose, you’re actually the only person that cares. I’m a girl from Forest Park, Illinois. So when I lost, and I lost the Grammy six years in a row before I finally won, I was the only one who felt bad. Any normal person would say wait a minute: You got be at a party and you’re in between Bruno Mars and Katy Perry. That’s really what I love about it.

What do you do when they turn on you?

When celebrities get upset with me, and I have had every kind of confrontation you can imagine, I have a strict no apology policy. I stand by it. I hear their grudge or their complaint and I just kind of smile, sometimes I say it’s my job, but I never say I’m sorry to a celebrity for a joke.

So you think it’s gotten just too ridiculous. 

The whole idea that designers are worried that two giant superstars might wear a similar color, it’s all just ridiculous. And you need somebody to go, I get that it’s out of control. I’m not one of the ones saying this is very important. I’m just saying, this is the red carpet so everybody lighten up and have some fun, and that message is mostly to celebrities. 

At just 17, JOY could be Australia's next great pop export

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Introducing JOY, the solo-project of 17-year-old Olivia McCarthy, an Australian whose musical abilities seem developed far beyond her years. Maybe she’s an old soul, maybe she’s a prodigy, or maybe she just works hard. JOY describes her own sound as “ethereal-ish, bass-heavy, sneaky pop,” which sounds about right. Recently she gained some attention by posting her incredible cover of Drake’s “Marvin’s Room” on YouTube. Otherwise, she’s pretty obscure. Few of her songs are available online, and she’s yet to release an EP. A talent like JOY won’t remain obscure for long, though; she’s bound to gain fans and fast. Below we get to know McCarthy a little more happy to premiere her new track, “Weather,” 

First off all, there’s little information about you available online. Who are you? 
I’m just Olivia McCarthy. I live in Brisbane. I make music, but I started making music ages ago. I used to play classical piano—well, I still do, but I kind of had a little classical piano career when I was like 12, and then I started learning different instruments on top of that, and then eventually ended up producing stuff last year, and then ended up online and then everything just happened from there.

Who are you major influences? 
I’ve never really thought about it from that perspective. I don’t really listen to a lot of new music. Sometimes, if it’s on the radio, I will. But my parents raised me on Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles and Enya and stuff, so that’s all we really have in the house. I wasn’t really allowed to listen to Eminem, you know, and different types of people. I was only allowed to listen to what [my parents] thought was good music, and it is. So I’m probably influenced by them. When I first started really badly making demos on GarageBand, everything would just be totally ethereal, and I was all about making soundscapes, and I guess that’s kind of where the Enya influence comes in. I guess with songwriting, I’m a massive fan of Stevie Nix. Everything she does is perfect. 

I first found out about you through your incredible cover of Drake’s “Marvin’s Room.” How did that happen? Did you ask Drake for permission?
To be honest, we didn’t, because it wasn’t a big thing. It was meant to be a fun thing, but then it ended up doing a lot better than we planned. So, I guess I probably should of, but I think so many people cover his stuff that it probably wasn’t a big deal—it probably was, but I mean…That kind of just came about. My manager always gets angry because he’ll be like, “Can you finish this demo today?” And I’ll get home, and I’ll try to sit down and do it, and I’m just not vibing. And so I started at a completely different song, and I ended up sending back—I was just using the same chords, which ended up being used in “Stone” in the same key, and I was like, “Oh, this sounds like Drake’s ‘Marvin’s Room,’” and I just started plugging some stuff into Ableton, and then I was like, “Oh, this could be a cool cover.

Hypothetically, if one day Drake were to ask you to collaborate on a track, how would you react?
I’d probably touch his face. I don’t know. I’ve never really—you wouldn’t know what you would do until you’re in that situation. You always plan to say something really smart when you meet someone famous, and then you end up stuttering, and acting like a complete idiot. Dang, I don’t know. Well, I’d probably say, “Yes please,” but I mean, I’m not sure if I would scream or not.

Creating something that you believe in and stand by is not easy. How do you accept and put trust in yourself as an artist?
I guess it’s like, you make music for people, but you make it more for yourself. If you look at my laptop, all the stuff that I used to make—I used to just sit in my room and make it so that I could listen to it when I’m going to sleep, and so I never really thought about having other people listening to it. And then my friend was like, “Oh, this stuff’s really cool, you should put it on SoundCloud,” and so I was just uploading really weird instrumentals tracks and stuff, and I mean the only people that would listen to me making music or playing the piano was my mom. So I guess you kind of just have to trust that if you will like it, other people will. I mean, not everyone’s going to love it, but there will be people who like what you make. So it’s just kind of a stab in the dark. You don’t really sit down and be like, “I’m going to write this massive pop song because people will love it,” if you hate it.

How do you deal with doubts and insecurities as an artist?
I don’t know. My friends will tell me to shut up because it’s good. But I mean, I’m so picky about what I release, and everything has to be so perfect, and so I get really insecure as well when I send unfinished demos around. I don’t want it sent around because I’m like, “This is not good enough.” But I mean that could keep going forever if you don’t really put your foot down or someone else doesn’t put their foot down and be like, “No, it’s fine. You’ll just overdo it if you keep going.” So I don’t know, to be honest.

Writers and poets often speak about having an ideal reader, someone who reads their work precisely as they’d it like to be read. Do you have an ideal listener?
My demographic is so randomly spread out, and most of it is probably my mom, in a sense. Just the age span of people that look at my stuff on Facebook or on SoundCloud is so broad, and so international, so there’s not one type of person that you focus on when you’re writing. It would be mostly on your experiences, like if you were writing about a breakup or whatever cheesy stuff, it would be from your perspective, and then I guess certain people might have been in the same situation, so they might connect with it. But then again, other people can picture what it’s like, so I’m not sure.

Do you intend to do anything in particular with your music? 
I don’t know. It’s kind of hard with the JOY project, because everything is like the same brand, whereas I want to make like a hundred million stupid EDM side projects and bangers, just because it’s fun. But at the same time, that has a very short lifespan and no one’s really going to listen to it. You get different vibes from different types of music. If you’re playing a show to fifty people in a room, they’re all just listening to the songs, whereas if you’re playing at a festival in front of twenty thousand people, they’re listening to the beats, and it’s more of an energy thing. I mean, if people like it, that’s sick, but there’s a lot of different types of stuff I want to try out to see how people react, so I don’t know.

How does it feel this early on, at your age, to be tempted by the prospect of becoming famous?
I think that’s kind of a random question. I don’t even know. People are like, “You’re going to make it,” but I’m like, “What does making it even mean?” If you woke up and you were Beyoncé, then you could say that. But I mean, playing at festivals is just like, “Hell yeah, this is super sick.” But I mean, it’s just like a really slow, kind of gross thing. I mean, a year ago I was just a high school student, and now people will recognize you when you’re somewhere, but that’s not really fame; that’s just being at the right place at the right time. I guess being at a level where you can sustain yourself and pay rent and stuff would be sick.

Do you have any plans for an EP?
Yeah, there’s the mini one coming out with Weather—there’s just another track in there. And then I’ve already started writing the next EP, which will be like a 6-track mini-EP type thing—kind of a different vibe again. I just want to try different stuff out. But I was trying to aim for that to come out probably in July or August, so it’ll probably end up coming out in 2017. No, I don’t know. I want to get it done this year.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I always wanted to be a film composter, just be one of those badass 60-year-olds who sits in their mansion in LA just writing orchestral bangers for films and stuff, but I mean I have no idea. It’s hard to picture what’s going to happen in the next year, even. It would be cool to be playing festivals and shows in five yeas and have it still going. Some people only do it for two years, and some people do it for fifty, so I don’t know. That would be sick—just to be able to still do music, and not have to be at uni.

shop looks from the february mag

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Our NYLON shop page in the February issue is all sparkles and pastel everything (can't go wrong there!). With donuts now owning the pastry game, we can't get over the 'doughs over bro's' graphic tee. Peep the pink co-ord set for some major monochrome inspiration. Add your favorite pair of socks and heart shaped sunnies, and you're guaranteed to be the coolest cupid out there. Stores close, but our shop is open 24/7! Shop our February edit here

nicole richie debuts another bright-colored 'do

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Whenever we're in need of inspiration—style-wise, life-wise, or, most often, hair-wise—all we have to do is scope out Nicole Richie's Instagram. So when we saw that the It Girl posted a pic of her with hot pink hair at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards yesterday, we were stoked. 

In the recent past, Richie has sported bright silver, purple, and navy hair, but the Bubbilicious shade really compliments her eccentric personality. We forsee manic pixie dream girls, My Little Pony fanatics, and the highlighter-obsessed adopting the color.

Long story short: We know what we're doing this weekend. And it involves a tub of Manic Panic.


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freebie friday: win a ring from cobracult

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You're either going out for drinks after work, heading to a first date, or going to an off-the-walls warehouse party. But it's laundry day. And you only have a plain black tee and a somewhat-clean pair of jeans. We've all been there. And so we've all learned that the easiest way to make the look not only work, but make it look über-cool is to accessorize.

One of our favorite go-to brands—the one that always gets us out of the aforementioned bind—is CobraCult. The vintage-inspired Portland-based jewelry is, as designer Jessica Ilalole describes, "where mystical, southwestern, and biker babe meet."

Besides the fact that the brand's latest collection comes with totally 'gram-worthy photos (shot by the awesome Amanda Leigh Smith), they also want to give away one of their obsession-worthy rings to three lucky NYLON readers! That's right, you might have the chance to win either the Vintage Inspired Sand Cast Ring, the Turquoise Spider Ring, or the Horse Rope Ring. All you have to do is sign up in the form below.

Check out the rest of the lookbook in the gallery and enter below to win.

See our Official Rules here.


mandy moore & ryan adams have broken our acoustic hearts

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"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened," a once wise man uttered. Well, perhaps things aren't as desperate as Obi Wan makes it out to be, but perennial cool couple Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams are getting a divorce. The adorable aughts super-duo have been married for about five years, and have even worked on some lovely tunes together. 

Radar.com is reporting the split, even mentioning that Mandy has filed for divorce. Which seems fitting, since the unspoken Hollywood rule is that if you have to annouce your divorce, do it late on a Friday, because by that time, most journalists will have gone home and you can slide by unscathed. (Seriously, take note: We call it the Tom and Katie Principle.)

photo via mandy moore's instagram

 

Breakups are always sad, but Mandy and Ryan seemed so delightfully twee and had mastered that indie/mainstream split so perfectly, strumming their guitars and singing earnest pop songs. Though the two don't have any kids, they have a ton of animal "children," because Mandy is an amazing animal rights activist. (Actually, Mandy's activism work is pretty impressive. For the last few years, she has really been focusing on amazing campaigns like Foundation For Women's Cancer and The Trevor Project, so, you go girl.) 

Basically, Mandy, if you need a shoulder, give us a tweet. 

(Radar)

8@8: your morning scoop

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Today is...
National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day—but really, isn't every day?

News of the Day:
+ You've seen the trailers, you've read the books, you've watched the first movie over and over again, and now, to up the anticipation for the second Divergent movie, Insurgent, check out the film's latest posters.
+ Rihanna, Paul McCartney, and Kanye West collaborated on a super sweet new song, "FourFiveSeconds." Listen below.

+ Sad news of the day: Gap has decided to shut down its e-commerce site, Piperlime.
+ Everlane just added another must-have basic to their shop: The Casual Petra. At $285, the soft leather tote is pretty affordable. Snag one here.
+ At a Sundance panel this weekend, Lena Dunham confronted the "voice of a generation" comment from the Girls pilot episode. “It was a beat generation joke and I’m going to go to my grave with it,” she said.

Deal of the Day:
Get an extra 10% off Missguided's sale with the promo code EXTRA10.

Advice of the Day:
“Don’t become something just because someone else wants you to, or because it’s easy; you won’t be happy. You have to do what you really, really, really, really want to do, even if it scares the shit out of you.” - Kristen Wiig

GIF of the Day:

picture perfect

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Anna Kendrick is the perfect, pint-sized paradox: One second she’s stressing over the intricacies of semicolon placement, and the next she’s flying on a trapeze with the ease and expertise of a pro. Having such a seemingly contradictory personality is probably the key to her pulling off such a wide range of characters in her career, from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’s Stacey Pilgrim to Into the Woods’ Cinderella. The diversity of her roles only keeps growing, with 2015 seeing her take on the romantic musical The Last 5 Years, out this month, and Pitch Perfect 2, the sequel we’ve all been waiting for. With such a diverse career, and the personality to match, Anna rocked the Parisian-inspired, edgy yet undone look for our cover. Stylist Isabel Dupré kept Anna looking cool in chic, easy pieces straight from the runway, giving what she calls “total Charlotte Gainsbourg vibe.” Hairstylist Matthew Monzon maintained the easygoing look by using both a flatiron and his fingers to create effortless waves, with a touch of molding clay to add a bit of structure. Toby Fleischman brought some subtle drama to Anna’s makeup, with a smudged, purple and gray eye and a slightly bronzed face. Fleischman hit the nail on the head as far as what it’s like experiencing Anna’s unique combination of type-A perfectionism and laid-back hilarity: “Any time I get to work with Anna, I know it’s going to be a great day.”

the cast of full house reunites to sing their theme song

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The cast Full House reunited this past Saturday night to sing the theme song—yes, that theme song—giving Full House creator Jeff Franklin (and the rest of the internet) the best gift at his birthday party. That's right: Danny Tanner, Uncle Jesse, Joey, and the rest of the gang (with the exception of the Olsen twins, sadly) came together in all their '90s glory and got almost all the words right to "Everywhere You Look." Because let's be honest, the chorus is the only part of the song anyone really knows.

Consider our hearts are warmed: We may even be able to survive the impending snow. 

emma watson is disney's next fairytale princess

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Our beloved Emma Watson is coming back to the silver screen: Disney just tapped her to take the lead in their live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. And, the best part? This is her first fantasy flick since Harry Potter, after a slew of blockbusters about non-magical folks (see: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring).

If you feel like you've heard this before, you have (sort of). Watson was originally cast in Guillermo Del Toro's initial attempt at a remake back in 2012, but the project was brought to a halt when Del Toro decided not to direct. And when Disney received the director's blessing to cast our favorite witch as Belle, they didn't waste any time getting in touch. The film's new director will be Bill Condon.

Seeing as Disney's original 1991 feature grossed over $375 million worldwide and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, this one's sure to be a hit. Congratulations, Emma! You can catch us in the front row. 

the best boho beauty moments from the sag awards

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The best beauty looks at last night's SAG awards steered clear of the Old Hollywood hair and makeup inspiration that we've come to expect from the red carpet. Instead, a more boho vibe took center stage, with truly messy waves, whimsical braids, and a lipstick that made us actually like the whole marsala thing. 

All in all, our favorite looks felt more in line with music-festival beauty than award-show fanciness—and that's why we loved them so much. Click through to see what we mean.

Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling, and Kristen Wiig Won Sundance

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Give it up for the organziers of the Sundance Film Festival, who this weekend took it upon themselves to create a living, breathing representation of the word 'awesome.' In what's being called a "storytelling summit," the The New Yorker's TV critic Emily Nussbaum moderated a panel that featured Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling, Kristen Wiig, and Orange Is the New Black creator Jenji Kohan. The four funny ladies were in Park City to talk about their craft, life in the spotlight, and experiences working in Hollywood. Naturally, since each one of these women are glimmering lights in an industry that often gets dark, their conversation was fresh, candid, enlightening, and of course, laugh out loud funny. Among other things, they discussed sexism in Hollywood, body image, storytelling techniques, Woody Allen, sexual assault on campuses, and more light-hearted topics, like rom coms and watching themselves on camera. Vulture has a pretty in-depth rundown of some highlights, but you can—and should—watch the entire 90 minute panel below. It is truly excellent.


Tropics Chooses His Ten Favorite Cover Songs

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As Tropics, twenty-something British producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Ward creates nocturnal, atmospheric music that rolls forward slowly and carefully, seducing the listener with smooth vocals and textured production. Ward's darkly romantic sophomore album, Rapture, is out February 16 on Innovative Leisure (you can listen first single "Blame" here), but in honor of his brand new cover of Little Dragon's "Let Go," which we're premiering for you right here, we asked Ward to hit us with his ten favorite cover songs and what makes them so great. The entire list, plus Ward's own cover, are below. 

 

 

Tropics - Let Go (Little Dragon Cover)
So I found that I kept humming this tune from the most recent Little Dragon album. I was working on my LP with Robin Hannibal over in Los Angeles where he played it to me, he produced the original. I wanted to get a version out of me so recorded a stripped back piano and vocal cover. It’s not the most obvious choice from Little Dragon but I wanted to give it a go!

 

James Blake - "A Case Of You" (Joni Mitchell Cover)

The obvious choice would have been "Limit To Your Love," which is bloody beautiful, but this is also a solid fave. Versions also worth checking out by Tori Amos and Prince.

Jose Gonzalez - "This Is How We Walk On The Moon" (Arthur Russel Cover)

This is a more recent track that came out this year. I got goosebumps when I first heard it. I had always thought of covering Arthur Russel but just wasn’t sure on the right approach. Jose builds on the original beautifully.

Banks - "In Your Eyes" (Peter Gabriel Cover)

I only heard this recently. I'm a fan of Banks and a fan of Peter. Fortunately this went together well, so I'm a fan of this!

Grizzly Bear - "Boy From School" (Hot Chip Cover)

"Boy From School" by Hot Chip is an old time favourite, the production and their voices on this album had a profound effect of me developing as a producer. Grizzly Bear on the other hand can sing anything and I’ll be smitten.

D’Angelo - "Cruisin" (Smokey Robinson Cover)

I only put two and two together when digging deeper into motown’s Tamla Records. As expected from D’Angelo, this cover is smokey smooth and determined to get you laid.

BadBadNotGood - "Flashing Lights" (Kanye West Cover)

BadBadNotGood are friends of mine and are masters of jazz infused instrumentals and covers. I’ve watched them perform this a handful of times. Everyone goes wild, jumping up and down and moshing. It's got such a vibe.

The Isley Brothers - "Summer Breeze" (Seals and Croft cover)

I only recently discovered that this was a cover, it’s one of the greatest songs of all time and the Isley Brothers performance is timeless. Should warm everyone up in these current minus temperatures.

Patti Smith - "Gloria" (Them Cover)

I actually discovered Patti Smith via this cover through listening to Them years and years ago.Van Morrison shaped into sweet female attitude.

Odyssey - Going Back To My Roots (Lamont Dozier Cover)

I heard this for the first time in a club the other night and have had it on repeat since. Amazing disco music, the original was written and recorded by Lamont Dozier, it's also incredible.

Binkbeats - "Without You" (Lapalux Cover)

Lastly, here’s an actual video because the performance is astounding. We’re playing a festival with Binkbeats in March and I can’t wait to go along and see him. The use of homemade instruments for his cover of Lapalux is innovative and beautiful.

 

reformation debuts a more affordable line

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Reformation, redeemer of Mondays, has launched a lower-priced line, called Obvious.

The brand is known for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and eco-friendly production methods, but its prices can be a little daunting. Founder and creative director, Yael Aflalo, understood our pain and decided to launch a more affordable line made with the same sustainable methods as the the rest of the Reformation line but with a very different price tag. The items in this new collection range from $28 to $128—not exactly bargains, but definitely easier on our wallets.

Aflalo credits Instagram for her decision to debut this line (we really can make a difference!). When girls would comment on the Reformation photos lamenting their inability to afford the beautiful clothes, Aflalo admits that she felt bad that they couldn't just simply buy what they liked. Hence, the Obvious collection was born.

The name Obvious is a reference to the easy decision of buying something we really love if it's solidly within our price range. The Obvious collection is available now online.

Kaya Scodelario Just Booked Her Biggest Role Yet

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Kaya Scodelario has been poised to ascend into Hollywood's upper echelon of young actresses since her role in Skins a few years ago, and it looks like she'll finally get her shot: It was announced today that the 22-year-old British actress just booked the young female lead in the—count it—fifth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, called Dead Men Tell No Tales. Never mind if we even need another chapter in the wildly successful but creatively dry series; Johnny Depp is coming back as Captain Jack Sparrow, so we're getting one whether we want it or not. Either way, the role represents a huge leap forward for an actress who's shown real ability in projects like the British miniseries Southecliffe and last year's YA adaptation, The Maze Runner

There are no plot or character details yet, but Scodelario will for sure be the romantic foil to the character being played by Brenton Thwaites, another young British star on the rise. They're basically the new Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightley in a franchise that desperately needs some young blood. When we interviewed Scodelario last year, we asked her if she was recognized in the States. "Not really, no," she said then. "I can still wander around drunk and nobody will judge me!" 

We'll never judge you, Kaya, no matter how famous and/or drunk you get.

did emma stone fake her freckles?

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You may recall that back in August the concept of fake freckles as the Next Big Beauty Trend hit the internet. Beauty editors scrambled to write "get the look" posts that were accessible even though no one actually thought it would really ever become a thing, and freckle pencils popped up in various trendy places online. The whole thing was over before it really began—or so we thought: But then, Emma Stone, she of trend-setting beauty looks, rolled up to the SAG awards red carpet with fake freckles very clearly speckled over her foundation. 

Of course, while these are super-visible in the high-res, close-up photos of her face available on the internet, it's likely that they weren't all that noticeable in person. That being said, like seeing faces in peoples' knees, now that we've noticed it, it can't be unseen. So, the question: Does Emma's foray into faux freckling mean that this might actually become a thing? 

Honestly, we have a feeling that the naturally freckled actress wasn't really doing this to get in on a beauty trend. Our best guess is that girlfriend was breaking out a little bit and needed a full face of foundation to feel red-carpet ready, rather than the transculent, barely there coverage we're used to seeing her in. And, since she does have natural freckles, her makeup artist probably made the executive decision to put 'em back in for a natural-ish vibe. Was it succesful? Meh. But, obviously, a light dusting of drawn-in dots doesn't take away from how stunning Emma looks here: Can we talk about that red lipstick? Need it. Now. 

So, what do you all think? Are you going to give the faux-freckle trend another chance, or should it stay in 2014? (The Gloss)

 

the chapstick hall of fame: which balm is worth it?

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Our skin takes quite a beating in the winter. From indoor heat blasting constantly to brutal, windy weather outside, dry skin isn't just a cosmetic worry—it is downright uncomfortable. And nothing quite takes the toll like our lips, which don't have the same type of protection as our hair and hands. (Genius idea: Lip muffs. Quick, someone invent it!) Chapstick is an underappreciated and overlooked lifesaver. The best kind sticks around, avoids getting caught in windblown hair, and can actually make your lips healthier. Since the greatest chapstick in the world is a hot debate, we tasked the NYLON team with spilling their favorite balms and sticks. Here they are, the chapsticks we simply cannot go without.

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